Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Deoband School — Amendments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Amendment | 1976 | Added 'secular' to the Preamble, affecting the constitutional framework within which religious educational institutions like Deoband operate, requiring balance between religious character and secular educational standards. | Established the constitutional principle that religious institutions must operate within secular framework while maintaining their distinct character, influencing policy debates about madrasa regulation and minority educational rights. |