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Art. 212 Part VI: The States

Courts Not to Inquire Into Proceedings of the Legislature

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) The validity of any proceedings in the Legislature of a State shall not be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity of procedure. (2) No officer or member of the Legislature of a State in whom powers are vested by or under this Constitution for regulating procedure or the conduct of business, or for maintaining order, in the Legislature shall be subject to the jurisdiction of any court in respect of the exercise by him of those powers.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

The state-level mirror of Article 122 — the same judicial hands-off principle for purely procedural irregularities in State Legislature proceedings, and the same protection for officials (like the Speaker) exercising internal regulatory powers.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This maintains the same separation-of-powers principle at the state level — courts generally can't second-guess a State Legislature's internal procedural choices, while substantive constitutional violations remain reviewable.

Read alongside this one

Art. 122 — Courts Not to Inquire Into Proceedings of Parliament

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 212

Does this bar courts from ever reviewing anything about State Legislature proceedings?

No — like the Union equivalent, this specifically bars challenges based on mere PROCEDURAL irregularity; substantive constitutional issues (like proper application of the Tenth Schedule) remain subject to judicial review.

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The text above reproduces Article 212 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.