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Amendment 42 · 1976

Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976

1976-12-18 · governance · on the constitution timeline

Known as Mini Constitution; expanded directive principles and redefined legislature-judiciary relationship.

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39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State43Living wage, etc., for workers48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry51Promotion of international peace and security74Council of Ministers to aid and advise President75Other provisions as to Ministers
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