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Amendments In India

Amendments in India refer to changes made to the Constitution. They address various aspects of governance and rights. The process requires a majority in Parliament. Some amendments have significant historical importance. Others reflect evolving societal needs. Key amendments include the 42nd, which expanded the scope of fundamental rights. Amendments shape India's legal framework and influence its democratic principles. They are essential for progress and adaptation.

The President of India: Role and Position

A glance at the provisions relating to the powers, functions, duties and responsibilities of the President shows that...

 May 29, 2024

Unitary Tendencies in India’s Constitution

A careful reading of the Constitution of India as also of its polity reveals that the spirit of...

 April 30, 2024

India’s Asymmetrical Federalism

India's form of federalism is asymmetrical, at least on two major aspects : one, the Union government is...

 April 29, 2024

Some Major Changing Trends of the Indian Constitution

Every written constitution is the result of certain times. As times change, new trends changing situations, problems arise,...

 April 20, 2024

Amendments through the State Governments

The amendments through the state governments fall under two categories: (a) some of the provisions of the Constitution...

 April 18, 2024

Constitutional Amendments

A brief description of the amendments made in the Constitution (till August, 2014, only 98 amendments have been...

 April 17, 2024

Amendments in Indian Constitution : An Evaluation

There have been 98 amendments, beginning from 1951 to mid-2014, i.e., 98 amendments in roughly 64 or so...

 April 14, 2024

Sources of the Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India which came into effect in 1950 is said to be the result of borrowings,...

 April 10, 2024

Constitution of India

The Constitution of India is, indeed, unique'unique because of it numerous aspects. Some of the major salient features...

 April 9, 2024

Constitution of India: Its Numerous Parts and Schedules

The Constitution of India, when enacted in 1950, had 22 parts. Parts VII was repealed in 1956 by...

 April 7, 2024

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