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Amendment 44 · 1978

Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978

1978-09-30 · rights · on the constitution timeline

Restored constitutional balance by strengthening Article 21 protections and reinforcing fundamental rights.

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20Protection in respect of conviction for offences21Protection of life and personal liberty32Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State51Promotion of international peace and security
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