Question

What is the main aim of the 42nd constitutional amendment?

Answer 1

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 is one of the landmark in the Indian politics. It is also called as Mini Constitution or The Constitutional Act of 1976.

Explanation:

• Three major changes was made by this amendment.
• First, the term Socialist, Secular and Integrity was added to the Preamble with this act.
• The word Secular is of great significance here, because it prevents our country to favour any one of the religion.
• The second important change was the addition of the Fundamental Duties for the citizens of India
• The third important change was that it attempted to reduce the power of the judiciary, mainly the powers of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
• Due to the third change it proposed, this act came under the scrutiny of the opposition parties and was questioned by them.
• This act was passed by the Parliament under the ruling party of the Indian National Congress under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.