In this section of 'Constitution
of India - Amendments' of India Facts we will discuss about
the amendments procedures in the constitutiion. The Constitution
of India is most frequently amended. The 1st amendment
took place just one year after the adoption of the constitution.
It instituted numerous minor changes. Thereafter, amendments
followed at a rate of two per year. Amendments to the Constitution
is a difficult affair. Methods of amendments are as follows:
- Amendments may be done by simple majority
of the Parliament where a simple majority of
members present can vote before sending it
to the President for his assent.
- Amendments may also be done by a simple majority
of the Parliament where two-third majority
is required to be present and to vote before
it is send to the President for his assent.
- Amendments may also be done by special majority
of the Parliament and ratification of minimum
of half of the state legislatures. Then it
is send to the President for his assent.
