Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
Border Agreements — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100th Amendment | 2015 | This amendment was specifically enacted to implement the India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement. It modified the First Schedule to the Constitution to give effect to the exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh, involving 111 Indian enclaves in Bangladesh and 51 Bangladeshi enclaves in India. | Enabled the resolution of the world's most complex boundary dispute, affecting over 50,000 people and normalizing the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border. It demonstrated how constitutional procedures can facilitate peaceful territorial exchanges and improved bilateral relations significantly. |