Question

When did the President declare emergency, on the request of Ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?
1. 25 June 1975
2. 20 October 1975
3. 22 October 1975
4. 22 December 1976

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 25 June 1975

The correct answer is 25 June 1975.

• The emergency of 25 June 1975
  • The Emergency had a 21-month long period from 1975 to 1977 during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
  • Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution. 
  • The main reason for the emergency was an internal disturbance existing in the country at that time.
  • The Emergency was in effect from 25 June 1975 until its withdrawal on 21 March 1977.

• Such a state emergency under article 352 declared in India three times till now:
  • 1962 war (China war),
  • 1971 war (Pakistan war), and
  • 1975 internal disturbance (declared by Indira Gandhi)

• Article 352 in The Constitution Of India:
• If the President is satisfied that the security of India or of any part of the territory is threatened by
  • war or
  • external aggression or
  • armed rebellion,
  • In the above cases, ​he may declare an emergency on the written request of cabinet ministers. (44th constitutional amendment)
• Such a proclamation must be placed before each house of the parliament.
• It must be approved within one month of the declaration of the proclamation otherwise it will get expire.
• The Proclamation will remain in operation for 6 months after it has been approved by the Parliament.
• The duration of an emergency can be extended for 6 months at a time but it cannot remain in action for more than 3 years.