The Constitution of India
Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India
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Official sourceof India may by agreement with the Government of any territory not being part of the
territory of India undertake any executive, legislative or judicial functions vested in the
Government of such territory, but every such agreement shall be subject to, and governed by,
any law relating to the exercise of foreign jurisdiction for the time being in force.
1. Inserted by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s.43 (w.e.f. 3.1.1977).
2. Inserted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s.18 (w.e.f. 1.11.1956).
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159 THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
(Part XI. - Relations Between The Union And The States)
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