Power of Parliament to Make Provision With Respect to Elections to Legislatures
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may from time to time by law make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, elections to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State including the preparation of electoral rolls, the delimitation of constituencies and all other matters necessary for securing the due constitution of such House or Houses.
What this Article actually means
How it shows up in everyday life
Nearly every detailed election rule you encounter — how candidates file nominations, how campaigning is regulated, how votes are counted, how disputes are resolved — traces back to laws Parliament made under this Article's authority, not to the Constitution's text directly.
Laws and mechanisms that put this Article into practice
Governs electoral roll preparation and constituency delimitation.
Governs the actual conduct of elections, candidate qualifications/disqualifications, and election disputes.
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Quick answers about Article 327
Can State Legislatures also make election laws under this framework?
The text above reproduces Article 327 of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.