Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. Explanation.— Article 352 , Constitution of India 1950 (1) If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or internal disturbance, he may, by Proclamation, make a declaration to that effect. A National Emergency is a special legal measure provided under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution. This provision allows the central government to take extraordinary steps when the security of the nation or any part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Explore Article 352 of Indian Constitution—learn its purpose, key clauses, cases, and how it shapes emergency powers in India. Clear, concise, and informative!
