Objectivity — Ethical Standards

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	Added 'socialist' and 'secular' to the Preamble, emphasizing the need for objective, non-discriminatory administration that serves all citizens equally regardless of religion or economic status. This amendment reinforced the importance of objectivity in ensuring that administrative actions align with constitutional values.	Strengthened the constitutional basis for objective administration by explicitly mandating non-discriminatory governance and equal treatment of all citizens, requiring civil servants to maintain objectivity in serving diverse populations
44th Amendment	1978	Restored the requirement of written advice for Presidential actions and emphasized the importance of objective assessment in constitutional decision-making. This amendment reinforced that even the highest constitutional authorities must base their decisions on objective evaluation of circumstances.	Enhanced the principle that all constitutional and administrative decisions must be based on objective assessment rather than subjective judgment, establishing precedent for evidence-based governance at all levels