Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Regional Organizations — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'international peace and security' to the Directive Principles under Article 51, strengthening India's constitutional commitment to multilateral cooperation and regional organizations.Provided stronger constitutional foundation for India's participation in regional security arrangements and peacekeeping initiatives, influencing India's approach to organizations like SCO and ASEAN Regional Forum.