Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Confidence Building Measures — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
Not applicable - CBMs are bilateral agreementsN/AIndia-China CBMs are governed by bilateral executive agreements rather than constitutional amendments. However, these agreements operate within the constitutional framework of Article 73 (executive power of the Union) and Article 253 (legislation for giving effect to international agreements).The constitutional framework provides the legal basis for CBM agreements while allowing flexibility for their evolution and adaptation to changing circumstances