Total Amendments in the Indian Constitution Till 2023
Since its original enactment in 1950, the Indian Constitution has undergone 106 amendments as of September 2023. The Indian Constitution can be amended in three different ways, the second and third of which are governed by Article 368.
- The first category of amendments consists of those that can be approved by a “simple majority” in each chamber of the Indian Parliament.
- The second category of amendments comprises those that the parliament may enact with the support of a designated “special majority” in each chamber.
- The third category of amendments consists of those that need to be approved by at least half of the State Legislatures in addition to having a “special majority” in each house of parliament.
Amendments Nos. 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 38, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 51, 54, 61, 62, 70, 73, 74, 75, 79, 84, 88, 95, 99, 101, and 106 are the third category of amendments added to the constitution.
Amendment in Indian Constitution: Procedure, Types, Importance
The Amendment to the Indian Constitution ensures that the provisions and interpretation of the Constitution remain relevant in the changing times. The topic was highly debatable for several years until the landmark judgment in the Kesavananda Bharati case resolved the conflicts surrounding it. From the first case of Shankari Prasad to the last judgment of Kesavananda over the issue of amendment in the constitution, it created much chaos for political thinkers and Indian citizens over the infringement of their fundamental rights.
In this article, we are going to cover the Method, Procedure, List of Important Amendments in the Indian Constitution, Types of Amendment and constitutional Amendment Process in India, and many more.
Table of Content
- Amendment in the Constitution of India under Article 368
- Total Amendments in the Indian Constitution Till 2023
- Method of Amendments in the Indian Constitution
- Amendment of Indian Constitution Procedure
- Types of Amendments in Indian Constitution
- 1. Amendment by Simple Majority
- 2. Amendment by Special Majority of the Parliament
- 3. Amendment by Special Majority and Ratification by the States
- List of Important Amendments in Indian Constitution
- First Amendment Act, 1951
- Importance of Amendments in the Indian Constitution
- Amendment of Fundamental Rights
- FAQs on Amendments of the Indian Constitution
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