7 |
1956 |
Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis and abolition of Class A, B, C and D states and introduction of Union Territories. |
9 |
1960 |
Adjustments to Indian territory as a result of agreement with Paksitan. |
10 |
1961 |
Dadra, Nagar and Haveli included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. |
12 |
1961 |
Goa, Daman and Diu included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. |
13 |
1962 |
The state of Nagaland formed with special protection under Article 371A on 01 Dec 1963. |
14 |
1962 |
Pondicherry incorporated into Indian Union after transfer by France. |
21 |
1967 |
Sindhi added as language in the 8th schedule. |
26 |
1971 |
Privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states abolished. |
36 |
1975 |
Sikkim included as an Indian state. |
42 |
1976 |
Fundamental Duties prescribed, India became Socialist Secular Republic. |
44 |
1978 |
Right to Property deleted from the list of fundamental rights. |
52 |
1985 |
Defection to another party after election made illegal. |
61 |
1989 |
Voting age reduced from 21 to 18. |
71 |
1992 |
Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali added as languages in the Eighth Schedule. |
73 |
1993 |
Introduction of Panchayati Raj, addition of Part IX to the Constitution. |
74 |
1993 |
Introduction of Municipalities. |
86 |
2002 |
Free and compulsory education to children between 6 and 14 years. |
92 |
2003 |
Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithli added to the list of recognised languages. |
8,23,45,62, 79, 95 and 126 |
1960, 1970, 1980, 1989, 2000, 2010 and 2019 |
Extension of reservation of seats for SC/ST and nomination of Anglo-Indian members in Parliament and State Assemblies. |
96 |
2011 |
Substituted Odia for Oriya in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution |
97 |
2012 |
Introduction of Part IXB in the Constitution pertaining to Co-operative Societies |
101 |
2016 |
Introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
102 |
2018 |
Establishment of National Commission for Backward Classes |
103 |
2019 |
Reservation for economically weaker sections of the society |
The 42nd amendment was the most comprehensive amendment which had 59 clauses and carried out so many changes that it has been described as a “Mini Constitution”. |
The 52nd amendment was the only amendment to be unanimously adopted by the Parliament. |