The Constitution of India · Distribution of Legislative Powers

Article 245 – Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States

In force, as amended Last verified 11 November 2026

245. Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the State.

(2) No law made by Parliament shall be deemed to be invalid on the ground that it would have extra-territorial operation.

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