Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments

Climate Change — Amendments

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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added Article 48A to the Directive Principles of State Policy, mandating the state to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife. Also added Article 51A(g) as a fundamental duty requiring citizens to protect and improve the natural environment.Provided constitutional foundation for environmental protection and climate action in India, enabling subsequent environmental legislation and judicial interventions for environmental protection.
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