What happens when there is a national emergency?

During a National Emergency, the executive, legislative and financial power rests with the centre whereas the state legislature is not suspended. The union government under Art.250 of the constitution gets the power to legislate in regards to subjects enumerated in the state list. Except for Art.20 and 21 all the fundamental rights are suspended. Under Art.359 the president may suspend the right to move to the courts for enforcement of fundamental rights during the time of emergency.

Further Reading:

• Article 356 – President’s Rule
• 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution