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What changes can be made in the Constitution of India?
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
What needs to change in Constitution?
Congress may submit a proposed constitutional amendment to the states, if the proposed amendment language is approved by a two-thirds vote of both houses. Congress must call a convention for proposing amendments upon application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the states (i.e., 34 of 50 states).
What laws need to be changed in India?
Ten laws that India should scrap
- India Treasure Trove Act, 1878.
- The Bangalore Marriages Validating Act, 1934.
- Salt Cess Act, 1953.
- Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950.
- The Indian Post Office Act, 1898.
- The Sarais Act, 1867.
- Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956.
- The Aircraft Act, 1934.
When was the last change in the amendments of Constitution of India?
The bill sought to amend Article 334 of the constitution. The bill was unanimously passed by the Lok Sabha on 10 December 2019 with 355 votes in favour and 0 votes against. The bill was then tabled in the Rajya Sabha and was also passed unanimously on 12 December 2019 with 163 votes in favour and 0 votes against.
What changes do you find in the Indian society due to the Constitution of India?
Here are 9 of the most significant amendments:
- Abolition of states according to classes and the introduction of Union Territories and reorganisation of states by language (1956):
- The mini-constitution (42nd amendment) inserted Socialism and Secularism in the preamble, a provision on fundamental (1976):
Can a Constitution be changed?
Article V of the Constitution provides two ways to propose amendments to the document. Amendments may be proposed either by the Congress, through a joint resolution passed by a two-thirds vote, or by a convention called by Congress in response to applications from two-thirds of the state legislatures.
Is India’s constitution too young?
The Constitution of India turns 69 years old today, which, in Indian politics, is positively youthful. In fact, our Constitution is only a few months older than our Prime Minister, and yet, it has been alleged that he feels like it needs to change with the times.
Why is the Indian Constitution so flexible?
The changes of the Indian Constitution are adopted as per the changing circumstances and conditions. Hence, the Indian Constitution has this unique feature of flexibility such as no other nation’s constitution possesses. However, there are certain provisions in the constitution which could be changed:
How has the BJP changed the Indian Constitution?
So far, the most significant changes to the Constitution during the party’s current term are ones they didn’t have much to do with. Foremost among those would have been the striking down of Section 377, which criminalised homosexuality – not exactly the kind of hill on which the present crop of BJP lawmakers would choose to die.
Which is the most misused article in the Indian Constitution?
President’s Rule: it is the most misused Article in Indian Constitution. Most of the times for political or personal gain. Election Commission: More power delegation to this body so as to ensure a strictly unbiased election and stop the provocation of religion, caste, creed or gender in elections.
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