Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Election and Functions — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Amendment | 1961 | This amendment modified the procedure for election of Vice President by changing the composition of electoral college and voting procedure. It refined the system of proportional representation and clarified the role of Parliament in the election process. | Streamlined the Vice President's election process and established clearer procedures that continue to govern elections today, ensuring democratic legitimacy and broad-based representation in the electoral college. |
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | The 42nd Amendment made several changes affecting the Vice President's role, particularly regarding the relationship between constitutional functionaries and the scope of judicial review of their actions. | Enhanced the constitutional protection of the Vice President's functions and clarified the boundaries of judicial intervention in parliamentary proceedings presided over by the Vice President as Chairman. |