What is the duration of State Legislatures in India?
The duration of State Legislatures in India is mentioned in Article 172 of the Constitution. Every Legislative Assembly of every State, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. However, this period may be extended by Parliament by law for a period not exceeding one year at a time while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, and not extending beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate.