GK Question

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During a National Emergency under Article 352, the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights can be suspended by Presidential order.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 359 allows suspension of enforcement of Fundamental Rights (except Articles 20 & 21) during National Emergency via Presidential order. The 44th Amendment (1978) made Articles 20 (protection in conviction) and 21 (life & personal liberty) non-suspendable even during Emergency. So, not 'all' rights can be suspended.

Topic Fundamental Rights - Suspension during Emergency
Exam Relevance Advanced Emergency provision question for UPSC Mains and Judiciary
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