Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
42nd Amendment Changes — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Amendment | 1978 | Reversed many provisions of the 42nd Amendment after the Emergency ended and Janata Party came to power. Restored five-year terms for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, strengthened emergency safeguards, and removed restrictions on parliamentary proceedings publication. | Restored democratic safeguards and judicial powers while retaining some 42nd Amendment provisions like Preamble changes and Fundamental Duties, showing selective acceptance of Emergency-era constitutional changes. |
| 86th Amendment | 2002 | Added the 11th Fundamental Duty under Article 51A, requiring parents/guardians to provide education opportunities to children aged 6-14 years, complementing the fundamental duties framework established by the 42nd Amendment. | Expanded the Fundamental Duties framework originally created by the 42nd Amendment, linking it with the Right to Education and showing the continuing evolution of constitutional obligations. |