​Major Constitutional Amendments

The Indian Constitution has seen many major amendments that have shaped its current form.

• The amendment process is guided by Article 368, which outlines the procedures and requirements for making changes to the Constitution.
• Judicial interpretations, such as the Doctrine of Basic Structure, play a crucial role in reviewing and validating constitutional amendments.
• The constitutional amendments have influenced various aspects of governance.

Some key constitutional amendments are outlined below.

The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951

• Through this amendment, the State is allowed to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and economically backward classes.
• This amendment also added Ninth Schedule to the Constitution. ....