Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which is Not correct about constitutional amendments under Article 368?
AParliament can amend any part of the Constitution provided the basic structure is not changed
BA special majority is required to pass amendment bills
CThere is no provision for a joint sitting in case of a deadlock between the two houses on an amendment bill
DAmendments made under Article 368 are laws as per Article 13(2) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Amendments made under Article 368 are laws as per Article 13(2) — The incorrect statement is that amendments under Article 368 are laws as per Article 13(2).
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is that amendments under Article 368 are laws as per Article 13(2).
★Amendments made under Article 368 are not laws within the meaning of Article 13(2).
★Parliament can amend any part provided the basic structure is not altered.
★A special majority is required to pass an amendment bill.
★There is no joint sitting for a deadlock over an amendment bill.
★The Kesavananda Bharati case settled that amendments are not laws under Article 13(2).
★So the Article 13(2) claim is incorrect.
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