Under Article 393, the Union of India succeeds to all property, assets, rights, liabilities, and obl…

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Under Article 393, the Union of India succeeds to all property, assets, rights, liabilities, and obligations of the ______ immediately before the commencement of the Constitution.

British Crown
Dominion of India
Provincial Governments
Princely States

Answer: Dominion of India

Article 393: Union succeeds to property, assets, rights, liabilities, obligations of Dominion of India (and each Province/Corresponding Indian State) as they existed immediately before Constitution commencement. Ensures legal continuity: contracts, debts, property titles, international obligations continue uninterrupted despite constitutional transformation. Foundation for state succession principles in Indian constitutional law.

Topic Succession to Property, Assets, Rights, Liabilities - Article 393

Exam Relevance State succession provision frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

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Under Article 393, the Union of India succeeds to all property, assets, rights, liabilities, and obligations of the ______ immediately before the commencement of the Constitution.