Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Judaism in India — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'secular' to the Preamble and strengthened provisions for minority protection, indirectly benefiting Jewish communities by reinforcing India's commitment to religious pluralism and equal treatment of all faiths.Strengthened the constitutional foundation for minority rights and religious freedom that Jewish communities rely upon for their cultural and religious preservation.