Constitutional Amendments: Investigating The Process And Important Amendments

Aadya Rastogi, Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

ABSTRACT

India is a country which is constantly transforming, adapting and always evolving where the land is culturally rich and very diverse. Moreover, the makers of the constitution aimed to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of citizens of India who had endured many hardships during the colonial era and for the future generations to be content with the current constitution and therefore, they designed it to be flexible and can be easily amended by adhering to the process mentioned in Article 368.

Constitutional amendments hold immense significance as they play a pivotal role in shaping and balancing society which is so variable and its governance according to the expectations of the people of the country. Therefore, it is crucial to understand its intricacies and delve into the process of tracing important amendments that have been enacted since the commencement of constitution to comprehend its transformative impact on nation’s progress. The research has been conducted by collecting information from secondary sources of data that includes online journals and published sources.

These amendments have significantly contributed to the progress and development of India as they introduced provisions keeping in mind advancement of every community, individual and classes. As the society will progress, the constitution will also be amended to keep the expectation of the people and their growth in the positive direction.