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Constitution of India
Part III — Fundamental Rights
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Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area

Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Part, Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area.

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When martial law is in force, Parliament may indemnify people for acts done to restore order, and validate sentences passed by martial-law courts.

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