Statutory Status — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
National Commission for Minorities (Amendment) Act, 2004	2004	This amendment expanded the definition of minorities to include Jains as the sixth notified minority community, alongside Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Parsis. The amendment also clarified certain procedural aspects of the Commission's functioning.	The inclusion of Jains expanded NCM's mandate and demonstrated the flexibility of statutory framework in adapting to changing minority demographics. This amendment showed how statutory status enables legislative modifications to address emerging community needs while maintaining institutional continuity.