Internal Security·Legal Reforms

Extended Neighbourhood — Legal Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'international peace and security' to the Directive Principles under Article 51, strengthening the constitutional foundation for India's international engagement including Extended Neighbourhood policy.Provided stronger constitutional mandate for India's proactive international engagement and multilateral cooperation, supporting the legal framework for Extended Neighbourhood initiatives.