Indian & World Geography·Policy Changes
Neighbourhood Relations — Policy Changes
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100th Amendment | 2015 | Enabled the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement implementation by allowing exchange of enclaves and adverse possessions. This constitutional amendment was necessary following the Berubari Union case precedent requiring constitutional ratification for territorial changes. | Resolved the world's most complex border demarcation issue, eliminated 162 enclaves, and demonstrated India's commitment to peaceful boundary settlement with neighbours, serving as a model for other territorial disputes. |
| 9th Amendment | 1960 | Transferred Berubari Union territory to Pakistan as part of boundary settlement, establishing the constitutional precedent that territorial cession requires constitutional amendment rather than mere executive action. | Created the constitutional framework for all future boundary agreements with neighbours, ensuring parliamentary oversight and democratic legitimacy for territorial changes while limiting executive discretion in sovereignty matters. |