Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments

Trade and Economic Issues — Amendments

Updated 5 Mar 2026
AmendmentYearDescriptionImpact
42nd Amendment1976Added 'international treaties and agreements' to the Concurrent List, though this was later interpreted to not affect the Union's exclusive power over foreign trade under Entry 41 of the Union ListClarified the constitutional framework for international economic agreements while maintaining central government authority over trade policy