India's Foreign Policy — Policy Changes

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
42nd Amendment	1976	The 42nd Amendment added 'international security' to the Concurrent List (Entry 33A), allowing both Union and State governments to legislate on matters related to international security. This amendment was significant during the Emergency period and reflected concerns about internal security having international dimensions.	This amendment created potential for Centre-State coordination on security matters with international implications, though foreign policy remained exclusively with the Union. It recognized that internal security issues could have cross-border dimensions requiring coordinated responses.
44th Amendment	1978	The 44th Amendment removed the controversial provisions of the 42nd Amendment that had expanded the Centre's powers during the Emergency. However, it retained the provision regarding international security in the Concurrent List, recognizing its practical importance for national security coordination.	The retention of international security provisions in the Concurrent List demonstrated the recognition that modern security challenges often transcend traditional Centre-State divisions, requiring coordinated approaches to issues like terrorism, smuggling, and border security.

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