No. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives1Amend articles 15, 19, 85, 87, 174,176, 341, 342, 372 and 376.Insert articles 31A and 31B.Insert schedule 9.[4]18 June1951To fully secure the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition lawsand to place reasonable restriction on freedom of speech. A newconstitutional device, called Schedule 9 introduced to protect lawsthat are contrary to the Constitutionally guaranteed fundamentalrights. These laws encroach upon property rights, freedom ofspeech and equality before law2 Amend article 81(1)(b).[5]1 May 1953Removed the upper population limit for a parliamentaryconstituency by amending Article 81(1)(b).3 Amend schedule 7.[6]22 February1955Re-enacted entry 33 of the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedulewith relation to include trade and commerce in, and the production,supply and distribution of 4 classes of essential commodities, viz.,foodstuffs, including edible oil seeds and oils; cattle fodder,including oilcakes and other concentrates; raw cotton whetherginned or unginned, and cotton seeds; and raw jute.4Amend articles 31, 35 band 305.Amend schedule 9.[7]27 April1955Restrictions on property rights and inclusion of related bills inSchedule 9 of the constitution5 Amend article 3.[8]24December1955Empowered the President to prescribe a time limit for a StateLegislature to convey its views on proposed Central laws relating tothe formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries ornames of existing States. Also permitted the President to extend theprescribed limit, and prohibited any such bill from being introducedin Parliament until after the expiry of the prescribed or extendedperiod.6Amend articles 269 and 286.Amend schedule 7.[9]11September1956Amend the Union and State Lists with respect to raising of taxes7Amend articles 1, 3, 49, 80, 81, 82,131, 153, 158, 168, 170, 171, 216,217, 220, 222, 224, 230, 231 and 232.Insert articles 258A, 290A, 298, 350A,350B, 371, 372A and 378A.Amend part 8.Amend schedules 1, 2, 4 and 7.[10]1 November1956Reorganization of states on linguistic lines, abolition of Class A, B,C, D states and introduction of Union Territories8 Amend article 334.[11]5 January1960Extended the period of reservation of seats for theScheduledCastes and Scheduled Tribes and Anglo-Indiansin the Lok Sabhaand the State Legislative Assemblies till 1970No. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives9 Amend schedule 1.[12]28December1960Minor adjustments to territory of Indian Union consequent toagreement with Pakistan for settlement of disputes by demarcationof border villages, etc.10Amend article 240.Amend schedule 1.[13]11 August1961Incorporation of Dadra, Nagar and Haveli as a Union Territory,consequent to acquisition from Portugal11 Amend articles 66 and 71.[14]19December1961Election of Vice President by Electoral College consisting ofmembers of both Houses of Parliament, instead of election by aJoint Sitting of Parliament. Indemnify the President and VicePresident Election procedure from challenge on grounds ofexistence of any vacancies in the electoral college12Amend article 240.Amend schedule 1.[15]20December1961Incorporation of Goa, Daman and Diu as a Union Territory,consequent to acquisition from Portugal13Amend article 170.Insert new article 371A.[16]1 December1963Formation of State of Nagaland, with special protection underArticle 371A14Amend articles 81 and 240.Insert article 239A.Amend schedules 1 and 4.[17]28December1962Incorporation of Pondicherry into the Union of India and creation ofLegislative Assemblies for Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur andGoa15Amend articles 124, 128, 217, 222,224, 226, 297, 311 and 316.Insert article 224A.Amend schedule 7.[18]5 October1963Raise retirement age of High court judges from 60 to 62 and otherminor amendments for rationalizing interpretation of rules regardingjudges etc.16Amend articles 19, 84 and 173.Amend schedule 3.[19]5 October1963Make it obligatory for seekers of public office to swear theirallegiance to the Indian Republic and prescribe the various obligtorytemplates17Amend article 31A.Amend schedule 9.[20]20 June1964To secure the constitutional validity of acquisition of Estates andplace land acquisition laws in Schedule 9 of the constitution18 Amend article 3.[21]27 August1966Technical Amendment to include Union Territories in Article 3 andhence permit reorganisation of Union Territories19 Amend article 324.[22]11DecemberAbolish Election Tribunals and enable trial of election petitions byNo. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives1966 regular High Courts20 Insert article 233A.[23]22December1966Indemnify & validate judgments, decrees, orders and sentencespassed by judges and to validate the appointment, posting,promotion and transfer of judges barring a few who were not eligiblefor appointment under article 233. Amendment needed to overcomethe effect of judgement invalidating appointments of certain judgesin the state of Uttar Pradesh21 Amend schedule 8.[24]10 April1967Include Sindhi as an Official Language22Amend article 275.Insert articles 244A and 371B.[25]25September1969Provision to form Autonomous states within the State of Assam23Amend articles 330, 332, 333 and334.[26]23 January1970Discontinued reservation of seats for the Scheduled Tribes inNagaland, both in the Lok Sabha and the State LegislativeAssembly and stipulated that not more than one Anglo-Indian couldbe nominated by the Governor to any State Legislative Assembly.Extend reservation for SC/ST and Anglo Indian members in the LokSabha and State Assemblies for another ten years, i.e. up to 1980.24 Amend articles 13 and 368.[27]5 November1971Enable parliament to dilute fundamental rights through amendmentsto the constitution25Amend article 31.Insert article 31C.[28]20 April1972Restrict property rights and compensation in case the state takesover private property26Amend article 366.Insert article 363A.Remove articles 291 and 362.[29]28December1971Abolition of privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states whichwere incorporated into the Indian Republic27Amend articles 239A and 240.Insert articles 239B and 371C.[30]15 February1972Reorganization of Mizoram into a Union Territory with a legislatureand council of ministers28Insert article 312A.Remove article 314.[31]29 August1972Rationalize Civil Service rules to make it uniform across thoseappointed prior to Independence and post independence29 Amend schedule 9.[32]9 June 1972Place land reform acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitutionNo. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives30 Amend article 133.[33]27 February1973Change the basis for appeals in Supreme Court of India in case ofCivil Suits from value criteria to one involving substantial question oflaw31 Amend articles 81, 330 and 332.[34]17 October1973Increase size of Parliament from 525 to 545 seats. Increased seatsgoing to the new states formed in North East India and minoradjustment consequent to 1971 Delimitation exercise32Amend article 371.Insert articles 371D and 371E.Amend schedule 7.[35]1 July 1974Protection of regional rights in Telengana and Andhra regions ofState of Andhra Pradesh33 Amend articles 101 and 190.[36]19 May1974Prescribes procedure for resignation by members of parliament andstate legislatures and the procedure for verification and acceptanceof resignation by house speaker34 Amend schedule 9.[37]7September1974Place land reform acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitution35Amend articles 80 and 81.Insert article 2A.Insert schedule 10.[38]1 March1975Terms and Conditions for the Incorporation of Sikkim into the Unionof India36Amend articles 80 and 81.Insert article 371F.Remove article 2A.Amend schedules 1 and 4.Remove schedule 10.[39]26 April1975Formation of Sikkim as a State within the Indian Union37 Amend articles 239A and 240.[40]3 May 1975 Formation of Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly38Amend articles 123, 213, 239B, 352,356, 359 and 360.[41]1 August1975Enhances the powers of President and Governors to passordinances39Amend articles 71 and 329.Insert article 329A.Amend schedule 9.[42]10 August1975Amendment designed to negate the judgement of Allahabad HighCourt invalidating Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's election toparliament. Amendment placed restrictions on judicial scrutiny ofpost of Prime MinisterNo. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives40Amend article 297.Amend schedule 9.[43]27 May1976Enable Parliament to make laws with respect to ExclusiveEconomic Zone and vest the mineral wealth with Union of IndiaPlace land reform & other acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitution41 Amend article 316.[44]7September1976Raise Retirement Age Limit of Chairmen and Members of JointPublic Service Commissions and State Public Service Commissionsfrom sixty to sixty two.42Amend articles 31, 31C, 39, 55, 74, 77,81, 82, 83, 100, 102, 103, 105, 118,145, 150, 166, 170, 172, 189, 191,192, 194, 208, 217, 225, 226, 227,228, 311, 312, 330, 352, 353, 356,357, 358, 359, 366, 368 and 371F.Insert articles 31D, 32A, 39A, 43A,48A, 131A, 139A, 144A, 226A, 228Aand 257A.Insert parts 4A and 14A.Amend schedule 7.[45]1 April 1977Amendment passed during internal emergency by Indira Gandhi.Provides for curtailment of fundamental rights, imposesfundamental duties and changes to the basic structure of theconstitution by making India a "Socialist Secular" Republic43Amend articles 145, 226, 228 and 366.Remove articles 31D, 32A, 131A,144A, 226A and 228A.[46]13 April1978Amendment passed after revocation of internal emergency in theCountry. Repeals some of the more 'Anti-Freedom' amendmentsenacted through Amendment Bill 4244Amend articles 19, 22, 30, 31A, 31C,38, 71, 74, 77, 83, 103, 105, 123, 132,133, 134, 139A, 150, 166, 172, 192,194, 213, 217, 225, 226, 227, 239B,329, 352, 356, 358, 359, 360 and371F.Insert articles 134A and 361A.Remove articles 31, 257A and 329A.Amend part 12.Amend schedule 9.[47]6September1978Amendment passed after revocation of internal emergency in theCountry. Provides for human rights safeguards and mechanisms toprevent abuse of executive and legislative authority. Annuls someAmendments enacted in Amendment Bill 4245 Amend article 334.[48]25 January1980Extend reservation for SC / ST and nomination of Anglo Indianmembers in Parliament and State Assemblies for another ten yearsi.e. up to 199046Amend articles 269, 286 and 366.Amend schedule 7.[49]2 February1983Amendment to negate judicial pronouncements on scope andapplicability on Sales Tax47 Amend schedule 9.[50]26 August1984Place land reform acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitution48 Amend article 356.[51]1 April 1985Article 356 amended to permit President's rule up to two years inthe state of Punjab49Amend article 244.Amend schedules 5 and 6.[52]11September1984Recognize Tripura as a Tribal State and enable the creation of aTripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council50 Amend article 33.[53]11September1984Technical Amendment to curtailment of Fundamental Rights as perPart III as prescribed in Article 33 to cover Security Personnelprotecting property and communication infrastructure51 Amend articles 330 and 332.[54]16 June1986Provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes in Nagaland, Meghalaya,Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assemblies52Amend articles 101, 102, 190 and 191.Insert schedule 10.[55]1 March1985Anti Defection Law - Provide disqualification of members fromparliament and assembly in case of defection from one party toother53 Insert article 371G.[56]20 February1987Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram.No. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives54Amend articles 125 and 221.Amend schedule 2.[57]1 April 1986Increase the salary of Chief Justice of India & other Judges and toprovide for determining future increases without the need forconstitutional amendment55 Insert article 371H.[58]20 February1987Special powers to Governor consequent to formation of state ofArunachal Pradesh56 Insert article 371I.[59]30 May1987Transition provision to enable formation of state of Goa57 Amend article 332.[60]21September1987Provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes in Nagaland, Meghalaya,Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assemblies58Insert article 394A.Amend part 22.[61]9 December1987Provision to publish authentic Hindi translation of constitution as ondate and provision to publish authentic Hindi translation of futureamendments59Amend article 356.Insert article 359A.[62]30 March1988Article 356 amended to permit President's rule up to three years inthe state of Punjab, Articles 352 and Article 359A amended topermit imposing emergency in state of Punjab or in specific districtsof the state of Punjab60 Amend article 276.[63]20December1988Profession Tax increased from a minimum of Rs. 250/- to amaximum of Rs. 2500/-61 Amend article 326.[64]28 March1989Reduce age for voting rights from 21 to 1862 Amend article 334.[65]20December1989Extend reservation for SC / ST and nomination of Anglo Indianmembers in Parliament and State Assemblies for another ten yearsi.e. up to 200063Amend article 356.Remove article 359A.[66]6 January1990Emergency powers applicable to State of Punjab, accorded inArticle 359A as per amendment 59 repealed64 Amend article 356.[67]16 April1990Article 356 amended to permit President's rule up to three yearsand six months in the state of Punjab65 Amend article 338.[68]12 March1990National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribesformed and its statutory powers specified in The Constitution.66 Amend schedule 9.[69]7 June 1990Place land reform acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitution67 Amend article 356.[70]4 October1990Article 356 amended to permit President's rule up to four years inthe state of Punjab68 Amend article 356.[71]12 March1991Article 356 amended to permit President's rule up to five years inthe state of Punjab69 Insert articles 239AA and 239AB.[72]1 February1992To provide for a legislative assembly and council of ministers forFederal National Capital of Delhi. Delhi continues to be a UnionTerritory70 Amend articles 54 and 239AA.[73]21December1991Include National Capital of Delhi and Union Territory of Pondicherryin electoral college for Presidential Election71 Amend schedule 8.[74]31 August1992Include Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali as Official Languages72 Amend article 332.[75]5 December1992Provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes in Tripura State LegislativeAssembly73 Insert part 9.[76]24 April1992Statutory provisions for Panchyat Raj as third level of administrationin villages74 Insert part 9A.[77]1 June 1992Statutory provisions for Local Administrative bodies as third level ofadministration in urban areas such as towns and cities75 Amend article 323B.[78]15 May Provisions for setting up Rent Control TribunalsNo. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives199476 Amend schedule 9.[79]31 August1994Enable continuance of 69% reservation in Tamil Nadu by includingthe relevant Tamil Nadu Act under 9th Schedule of the constitution77 Amend article 16.[80]17 June1995A technical amendment to protect reservation to SC/ST Employeesin promotions78 Amend schedule 9.[81]30 August1995Place land reform acts and amendments to these act underSchedule 9 of the constitution79 Amend article 334.[82]25 January2000Extend reservation for SC / ST and nomination of Anglo Indianmembers in Parliament and State Assemblies for another ten yearsi.e. up to 201080Amend articles 269 and 270.Remove article 272.[83]9 June 2000Implement Tenth Finance Commission recommendation to simplifythe tax structures by pooling and sharing all taxes between statesand The Centre81 Amend article 16.[84]9 June 2000 Protect SC / ST reservation in filling backlog of vacancies82 Amend article 335.[85]8September2000Permit relaxation of qualifying marks and other criteria inreservation in promotion for SC / ST candidates83 Amend article 243M.[86]8September2000Exempt Arunachal Pradesh from reservation for Scheduled Castesin Panchayati Raj institutions84Amend articles 55, 81, 82, 170, 330and 332.[87]21 February2002Extend the usage of 1971 national census population figures forstatewise distribution of parliamentary seats85 Amend article 16.[88]4 January2002A technical amendment to protect Consequential seniority in case ofpromotions of SC/ST Employees86Amend articles 45 and 51A.Insert article 21A.[89]12December2002Provides Right to Education until the age of fourteen and Earlychildhood care until the age of six87 Amend articles 81, 82, 170 and 330.[90]22 June2003Extend the usage of 2001 national census population figures forstatewise distribution of parliamentary seats88Amend article 270.Insert article 268A.Amend schedule 7.[91]15 January2004To extend statutory cover for levy and utilization of Service Tax89Amend article 338.Insert article 338A.[92]28September2003The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and ScheduledTribes was bifurcated into The National Commission for ScheduledCastes and The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes90 Amend article 332.[93]28September2003Reservation in Assam Assembly relating to Bodoland Territory Area91Amend articles 75 and 164.Insert article 361B.Amend schedule 10.[94]1 January2004Restrict the size of council of ministers to 15% of legislativemembers & to strengthen Anti Defection laws92 Amend schedule 8.[95]7 January2004Include Bodo, Dogri, Santali and Maithali as official languages93 Amend article 15.[96]20 January2006To enable provision of reservation(27%) for other backward classes(O.B.C.) in government as well as private educational institutions94 Amend article 164.[97]12 June2006To provide for a Minister of Tribal Welfare in newly createdJharkhand and Chhattisgarh States including Madhyapradesh,Orissa.95 Amend article 334.[98]25 January2010To extend the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in the LokSabha and states assemblies from Sixty years to Seventy years96 Amend schedule 8.[99]23SeptemberSubstituted "Odia" for "Oriya"No. AmendmentsEnforcedsinceObjectives201197 Amend Art 19 and added Part IXB.[100]12 January2012Added the words "or co-operative societies" after the word "orunions" in Article 19(l)(c) and insertion of article 43B i.e., Promotionof Co-operative Societies and added Part-IXB i.e., The Co-operativeSocieties.The amendment objective is to encourage economic activities ofcooperatives which in turn help progress of rural India. It isexpected to not only ensure autonomous and democraticfunctioning of cooperatives, but also the accountability of themanagement to the members and other stakeholders.[101]98To insert Article 371J in theConstitution[2]2 January2013To empower the Governor of Karnataka to take steps to develop theHyderabad-Karnataka Region.[2]99Insertion of new articles 124A, 124Band 124C. Amendments to Articles127, 128, 217, 222, 224A, 231.[102]13 April2015[103]The amendment provides for the formation of a National JudicialAppointments Commission. 16 State assemblies out of 29 Statesincluding Goa, Rajasthan, Tripura, Gujarat and Telangana ratifiedthe Central Legislation, enabling the President of India to giveassent to the bill.[104]100Amendment of First Schedule toConstitution[105]TBAAcquisition of certain territories of Bangladesh consequent to theagreement between India and Bangladesh.