Peace Accords — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
53rd Amendment	1986	Added Article 371G providing special provisions for Mizoram, including restrictions on Parliament's power to make laws on religious or social practices, customary law, and land ownership. This amendment was directly linked to the Mizoram Peace Accord implementation.	Created constitutional framework for Mizoram's special status, serving as a model for other northeastern peace settlements requiring constitutional accommodation.
55th Amendment	1986	Extended Article 371A provisions to Nagaland, strengthening special protections for Naga customary law, land ownership, and religious practices. This amendment supported ongoing Naga peace negotiations by providing constitutional assurances.	Reinforced constitutional commitment to Naga autonomy, facilitating peace negotiations by addressing core concerns about cultural and territorial protection.