The Constitution of India provides emergency provisions in Part XVIII. These provisions are meant to deal with abnormal situations. Under Articles 352, 356 and 360, the President can declare National Emergency, President’s Rule and Financial Emergency when the security, governance or financial stability of the country is threatened. Emergency Powers Three Types of Emergency Powers Article 352 National Emergency Article 356 President's Rule Article 360 Financial Emergency National Emergency (Article 352) If the President is satisfied that there is external aggression and armed rebellion, then he may declare a national emergency on the recommendation of the Cabinet. So far, three times national emergency has been declared:- 1962-1965 → On the ground of India-China & Indo-Pak war, proclaimed by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 1971 → On the ground of Indo-Pak war, proclaimed by V.V. Giri 1975 → On the ground of internal disturbance, proclaimed by P...