Thee 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of Indian Constitution was passed in the year ________. 

Key Points

• The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution was passed in the year 1976.
• This amendment is also known as the Mini-Constitution due to the extensive changes it brought to the Constitution of India.
• It was enacted during the Emergency period and brought about several significant changes to the Constitution, including the addition of the words "Socialist," "Secular," and "Integrity" to the Preamble.
• The 42nd Amendment also curtailed the power of judicial review and made substantial changes to the legislative and executive powers at both the central and state levels.

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
• It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions, and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens.
• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
• It declares India a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
• The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains three lists which delineate the subjects under the Union, State, and Concurrent lists.
• Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.
• The 42nd Amendment has been a subject of much debate and has had a lasting impact on the Indian political and legal landscape.