Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

Constitution 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 provided provisions related to anti-defection in India. In this amendment, articles 101, 102, 190 and 191 were changed. It laid down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection and inserted schedule ..

Constitution 44th Amendment Act, 1978

The 44th amendment of the Indian Constitution was significant as it removed partially the distortions that were introduced into the Constitution by 42nd Amendment.  It wanted to provide that certain changes in the Constitution  which would have the effect of impairing ..

Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

The 42nd Amendment of Indian Constitution is most comprehensive amendment to the Constitution and carried out major changes. It is also known as “mini constitution”. Why it was enacted? According to the statement of objects and reasons of the 42nd CAA, ..

Constitution 24th Amendment Act, 1971

The 24th amendment was enacted as a reaction to Golak Nath case, 1967. The Golak Nath ruling led to increased parliamentary authority to amend the Constitution. Through the Amendment, Parliament restored to itself undisputed authority to amend the Constitution, including ..

Constitution 14th Amendment Act, 1962

The French establishments of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam became territories of India after the ratification of “Treaty of Cession” by the Governments of India and France. Also to create Legislative Assemblies for Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur and Goa. Important ..

Constitution 13th Amendment Act, 1962

Nagaland was present as a tribal area within the State of Assam. An agreement was made in July 1960 between the Government of India and the leaders of Naga People’s Convention to incorporate the state of Nagaland in to the ..

Constitution 12th Amendment Act, 1962

There was a need to incorporate Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory, consequent to acquisition from Portugal and also to empower President to make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the territory. Important provisions First ..

Constitution 11th Amendment Act, 1961

Article 66(1) requires the members of the two Houses of Parliament to assemble at a joint sitting for the election of the Vice President. This provision of the article seemed to be unnecessary. So, it was amended. Also, it was ..