Important amendments of the Constitution The important amendments Part 6 Ninety Ninth Amendment, Act 2014 Created a new body called the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) to replace the collegium for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts. Supreme Court in 2015 […]
Important amendments of the Constitution The important amendments Part 5 Eighty Fourth Amendment Act, 2001 Extended the freeze on the readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another 25 years (i.e., up to 2026). This was done with the […]
Important amendments of the Constitution The important amendments Part 4 Forty-four Amendment Act, 1978 This was brought with the aim to undo most of the provisions of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act. Restored the original term of the state legislative assemblies and the Lok Sabha […]
Important amendments of the Constitution The important amendments Part 3 Forty Second Amendment Act, 1976 42nd Amendment Act is the largest amendment to Indian constitution and hence is known as mini constitution. The major changes made under this Amendment are; Added three new words i.e., […]
Important amendments of the Constitution The important amendments Part 2 Fourteenth Amendment Act, 1962 Puducherry was incorporated in the Indian Union. Provided provisions for the creation of legislatures and council of ministers for the Union Territories of Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Goa, Daman and Diu, […]
Important amendments of the Constitution Part 1 Constitution of India is a living document and hence provides provisions to make adequate changes as required. These are known as amendments of the constitution. They are done under the procedure given under Article 368 of the constitution. […]