Amendment process allows for changes to the Constitution from "summary" of Constitution of India by Fali S. Nariman
The Constitution of India is a living document that can adapt to changing times and needs. This adaptability is made possible through the amendment process, which allows for modifications to be made to the Constitution. The framers of the Constitution recognized the importance of ensuring that the Constitution could evolve over time and included provisions for its amendment in the original text. Article 368 of the Constitution outlines the procedure for amending the Constitution. It specifies that amendments can be made by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in each House of Parliament. Additionally, certain amendments require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures. This dual requirement ensures that amendments are not made hastily or without due consideration. The amendment process is...
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