Question

In case of proclamation of emergency on grounds of war or external aggression ________________________.

• A. all Fundamental Rights will be automatically suspended
• B. the right to move a court for enforcement of any Fundamental Right is suspended
• C. the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21
• D. Parliament may authorise suspension of all Fundamental Rights

Answer 1

The correct option is C the President may order the suspension of enforcement of any Fundamental Right except Article 20-21

After the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978, The President is empowered under Article 359 to suspend enforcement of any fundamental right except Article 20(Right against conviction and self-incrimination) and 21(Right to Life and Liberty) when National emergency is proclaimed.