Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Bilateral Treaties — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | The 42nd Amendment added 'treaties and agreements with foreign countries and implementing of treaties, agreements and conventions with foreign countries' to Entry 14 of the Union List, clarifying the Union's exclusive authority over treaty implementation alongside treaty-making. | This amendment resolved potential ambiguities about whether treaty implementation was a separate power from treaty-making, ensuring clear Union authority over both aspects and preventing federal complications in treaty implementation. |