Social Justice & Welfare·Amendments
Environmental Impact on Marginalized — Amendments
Updated 19 Oct 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd | 1976 | Inserted Article 48A on State environmental protection and Article 51A(g) on the citizen’s environmental duty. | Supplies constitutional environmental responsibilities relevant to preventing and addressing harmful exposure. It does not itself settle compensation, forest-rights recognition or relocation entitlements; those questions require the applicable law and an assessment of affected people’s circumstances. |