Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
National Green Tribunal — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Introduced Article 48A (Directive Principle) directing the State to protect and improve environment and safeguard forests and wildlife, and Article 51A(g) making environmental protection a fundamental duty of citizens. These provisions provided constitutional foundation for environmental legislation and later for specialized environmental tribunals like NGT. | Created constitutional mandate for environmental protection and established legal basis for environmental laws and institutions including the National Green Tribunal |