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Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 202515 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Amending Power of Parliament (Article 368), Basic Structure Doctrine (Kesavananda), Substantive Limitations on Amendment
Recurring Theme Trend: “Amending Power of Parliament (Article 368)”
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