Internal Security·Legal Reforms

India-European Union — Legal Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'international peace and security' to the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 51, providing constitutional mandate for India's engagement in international partnerships including with the European Union.This amendment provided constitutional foundation for India's active participation in international organizations and bilateral partnerships, including the comprehensive engagement with the European Union that developed in subsequent decades.