Unit 5: Important Amendments of the Constitution

Question

Important Amendments of the Constitution

1. Discuss the significance of the First Amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1951.
2. Examine the impact of the Seventh Amendment on reorganization of states.
3. Analyze the importance of the Ninth Amendment concerning the Union Territories.
4. Discuss the significance of the Tenth Amendment and its impact on Indian territory.
5. Examine the importance of the Twenty-fourth Amendment in strengthening parliamentary power.
6. Analyze the impact of the Twenty-fifth Amendment on property rights and Directive Principles.
7. Discuss the Twenty-sixth Amendment and its role in abolishing privy purses.
8. Examine the importance of the Thirty-first Amendment and its impact on state representation.
9. Analyze the significance of the Thirty-sixth Amendment in incorporating Sikkim into India.
10. Discuss the importance of the Forty-second Amendment, also known as the "mini-Constitution."

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Basic Structure Theory

11. Discuss the origin and significance of the Basic Structure theory in Indian constitutional law.
12. Examine the Kesavananda Bharati case and its impact on the Basic Structure doctrine.
13. Analyze the role of the judiciary in protecting the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
14. Discuss the elements included under the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
15. Examine the impact of the Basic Structure doctrine on the amendment process.
16. Discuss the significance of the Basic Structure theory for democracy in India.
17. Analyze the limitations imposed by the Basic Structure doctrine on Parliament’s amending power.
18. Discuss the importance of judicial independence as a part of the Basic Structure.
19. Examine how the Basic Structure doctrine protects Fundamental Rights in India.
20. Analyze the impact of the Basic Structure doctrine on Centre-State relations.

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Emergency Provisions

21. Discuss the Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution.
22. Examine the impact of the Thirty-eighth Amendment on emergency powers.
23. Analyze the role of the Thirty-ninth Amendment during the Emergency of 1975.
24. Discuss the significance of the Forty-fourth Amendment in amending Emergency provisions.
25. Examine the impact of Emergency provisions on Fundamental Rights.
26. Discuss the misuse of Emergency provisions and the lessons learned from it.
27. Analyze the role of Parliament in declaring a national emergency.
28. Examine the powers of the President under Article 352 and its implications.
29. Discuss the safeguards introduced by the Forty-fourth Amendment to prevent misuse of Emergency powers.
30. Analyze the effect of Emergency provisions on federalism in India.

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Decentralization of Power

31. Discuss the concept of decentralization and its importance in Indian governance.
32. Examine the impact of the Seventy-third Amendment on decentralization in rural areas.
33. Analyze the role of the Seventy-fourth Amendment in promoting decentralization in urban areas.
34. Discuss the importance of the District Planning Committee under Article 243ZD.
35. Examine the role of State Finance Commissions in ensuring financial decentralization.
36. Analyze the impact of the Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth Amendments on local governance.
37. Discuss the challenges in implementing decentralized governance in India.
38. Examine the significance of decentralized planning for rural development.
39. Discuss the role of local self-governance in empowering marginalized communities.
40. Analyze the role of decentralization in promoting participatory democracy in India.

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Panchayati Raj System

41. Discuss the historical development of the Panchayati Raj system in India.
42. Examine the role of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee in recommending Panchayati Raj reforms.
43. Analyze the significance of the Ashok Mehta Committee for Panchayati Raj institutions.
44. Discuss the impact of the Seventy-third Amendment on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
45. Examine the importance of Gram Sabhas in the Panchayati Raj system.
46. Discuss the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats under the Seventy-third Amendment.
47. Analyze the role of the Panchayati Raj system in promoting rural development.
48. Examine the challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions in implementing local governance.
49. Discuss the significance of reserved seats for women and marginalized communities in Panchayats.
50. Analyze the role of Panchayats in ensuring accountability in rural governance.

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Seventy-third Amendment Act, 1992

51. Discuss the objectives and significance of the Seventy-third Amendment Act.
52. Examine the provisions for three-tier Panchayati Raj system under the Seventy-third Amendment.
53. Analyze the role of the State Election Commission in conducting Panchayat elections.
54. Discuss the financial provisions for Panchayats under the Seventy-third Amendment.
55. Examine the challenges in implementing the Seventy-third Amendment across States.
56. Discuss the impact of the Seventy-third Amendment on women’s political participation.
57. Analyze the role of the Seventy-third Amendment in empowering Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
58. Examine the significance of Article 243G in enabling Panchayats to plan for economic development.
59. Discuss the role of the Seventy-third Amendment in promoting social justice at the grassroots.
60. Analyze the relationship between Panchayats and State governments post-Seventy-third Amendment.

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Seventy-fourth Amendment Act, 1992

61. Discuss the objectives and significance of the Seventy-fourth Amendment Act.
62. Examine the provisions for a three-tier urban local government under the Seventy-fourth Amendment.
63. Analyze the role of the Urban Planning Committees introduced by the Seventy-fourth Amendment.
64. Discuss the impact of the Seventy-fourth Amendment on urban governance.
65. Examine the significance of reserved seats for women and marginalized groups in urban local bodies.
66. Discuss the powers and responsibilities of urban local bodies under the Seventy-fourth Amendment.
67. Analyze the role of the Seventy-fourth Amendment in promoting urban development.
68. Examine the challenges faced by urban local bodies in implementing the Seventy-fourth Amendment.
69. Discuss the financial provisions for urban local bodies under the Seventy-fourth Amendment.
70. Analyze the relationship between urban local bodies and State governments post-Seventy-fourth Amendment.

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Federalism and Centre-State Relations

71. Discuss the impact of constitutional amendments on Centre-State relations in India.
72. Examine the role of the Forty-second Amendment in centralizing power.
73. Analyze the significance of the Sixty-ninth Amendment in granting statehood to Delhi.
74. Discuss the impact of the Sixty-first Amendment on lowering the voting age in India.
75. Examine the role of the Eighty-third Amendment in Centre-State fiscal relations.
76. Discuss the importance of the 101st Amendment for Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation.
77. Analyze the impact of constitutional amendments on fiscal federalism in India.
78. Examine the implications of the Fifty-sixth Amendment for regional autonomy in Goa.
79. Discuss the role of constitutional amendments in promoting cooperative federalism.
80. Analyze the role of amendments in balancing Centre-State legislative powers.

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Judicial Review and Constitutional Amendments

81. Discuss the role of judicial review in regulating constitutional amendments.
82. Examine the significance of the Minerva Mills case on limiting Parliament's amending power.
83. Analyze the judiciary’s interpretation of the Basic Structure doctrine in relation to amendments.
84. Discuss the limitations imposed by the judiciary on amendments that affect Fundamental Rights.
85. Examine the role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding the Basic Structure of the Constitution.
86. Discuss the judicial approach to reviewing amendments that impact Fundamental Duties.
87. Analyze the importance of judicial review in preserving the essence of the Constitution.
88. Examine the role of judicial review in maintaining the balance between the Parliament and judiciary.
89. Discuss the impact of judicial review on amendments concerning reservation policies.
90. Analyze the role of judicial review in protecting constitutional values from excessive amendments.

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Challenges and Reforms in Constitutional Amendments

91. Discuss the challenges faced in implementing major constitutional amendments.
92. Examine the need for a structured review of important amendments in a democratic society.
93. Analyze the impact of political influences on the process of constitutional amendments.
94. Discuss the importance of public opinion in major constitutional amendments.
95. Examine the role of transparency and accountability in the amendment process.
96. Analyze the need for regular reviews of amendments concerning Fundamental Rights.
97. Discuss the challenges posed by the complexity of amendment procedures.
98. Examine the need for reforms to balance flexibility and rigidity in constitutional amendments.
99. Analyze the importance of consultation with States in amendments affecting federalism.
100. Discuss the significance of a formalized process for amendments impacting local governance.