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Constitution of India 1950

Supreme law of India. 395 Articles, 22 Parts, 12 Schedules, 105 Amendments. Establishes parliamentary democracy, fundamental rights (Part III), directive principles (Part IV), federal structure with Centre-State distribution of powers.

Enforced
26 January 1950
Ministry
President of India

Key provisions and changes

  • 105 Amendments enacted
  • Article 370 abrogated (2019)
  • GST via 101st Amendment
  • Right to Education via 86th Amendment
  • Anti-defection via 52nd Amendment