Indian History·Key Changes
Deoband School — Key Changes
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| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added 'secular' to the Preamble, affecting the constitutional framework within which religious educational institutions like Deoband operate, requiring balance between religious character and secular educational standards. | Established the constitutional principle that religious institutions must operate within secular framework while maintaining their distinct character, influencing policy debates about madrasa regulation and minority educational rights. |