Suspension of Fundamental Rights · Indian Polity

Article 358 suspends the freedoms under Article 19:

  1. Only in the area where Emergency is declared
  2. Throughout India automatically
  3. Only after judicial approval
  4. Only if Parliament passes a law
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Correct answer: Throughout India automatically

When a National Emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression, Article 19 freedoms are automatically suspended throughout India. No separate order is required.

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