Political Neutrality — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	The 42nd Amendment strengthened the constitutional framework for civil service neutrality by enhancing the security of tenure provisions and reinforcing the independence of constitutional bodies like Public Service Commissions. It also emphasized the importance of maintaining institutional integrity in democratic governance.	This amendment reinforced the constitutional foundation for political neutrality by providing stronger protection to civil servants and constitutional institutions, ensuring that they could function independently of political pressures and maintain their professional integrity across different political regimes.