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India does not have a uniform citation standard, and citation practices vary considerably among
authors.
1.0 Constitution
Cite the Constitution by title (“Constitution of India, 1950” or “CONSITUTION OF INDIA,
1950”), followed by “art” and article referenced. A less official, abbreviated title may also be
used:
82
INDIA CONST. (1950) art 325.
1.1 Other Foundational Sources of Law
Cite the Government of India Act by title, year (in parentheses), and passage referenced:
Government of India Act, (Year).
Cite Constitutional Assembly Debates by volume, “C.A.D.”, and page referenced:
10 C.A.D. 60.
2.0 Legislation
Citation of legislation varies across authors. Typically, cite legislation by section (“s.”, “S.” or
“Sec.”), order (“O.”) or rule (“R.”) referenced, official title, and year. Alternatively, cite
legislation by section (“s.”, “S.” or “Sec.”), order (“O.”) or rule (“R.”) referenced, official title,
act number, and year:
s.80 (2), Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
R. 2, Code of Civil Procedure, Act No. 5 of 1908
Cite presidential ordinances by passage referenced, official title, and year. If desired, “No.”
followed by ordinance number and “of” may be inserted between title and year:
S. 4, Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, 1996.
Sec. 5 (1), Arbitration and Conciliation Ordinance, No.5 of 1996.
There is no uniform system of referring to delegated legislation in India, and citation forms vary
dramatically. Legislation may be cited by abbreviated description of the legislation, title of the
law or issuing authority, and publication in which the legislation is contained (Gazette of India,
abbreviated GAZ. INDIA, or State Government page) by volume, title, page, and place and date
of publication:
Noti. 3/154, Passport Act, 1968, Ministry of External Affairs, 1072 GAZ. INDIA 246, New
Delhi, 24 Dec 1974.