Legislative Council — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
7th Amendment	1956	Reorganized states and union territories, affecting the composition and existence of Legislative Councils in newly formed states. This amendment restructured the federal map of India, leading to changes in which states would have bicameral legislatures.	Established the framework for determining which reorganized states would maintain or create Legislative Councils, influencing the current pattern of seven states with upper houses
31st Amendment	1973	Increased the strength of Lok Sabha and provided for readjustment of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council strengths in states. This amendment allowed for better representation as population grew.	Enabled states to adjust their Legislative Council sizes in proportion to Assembly strength changes, maintaining the one-third ratio while accommodating demographic changes

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