Question

Under Article 368 of the Constitution of India, if the amendment seeks to make changes to Articles 54, 55, 73, 162, 241 or any of the lists of the Seventh Schedule, apart from getting it passed from both the Houses of Parliament, it is required to be ratified by the State Legislatures. What is the extent of such ratification ?

• A. Not less than one-tenth of the State Legislatures
• B. Not less than one-third of the State Legislatures
• C. Not less than one-fourth of the State Legislatures
• D. Not less than one-half of the State Legislatures

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In the context of the Indian Constitution, particularly under Article 368, certain amendments require a special procedure for ratification beyond just approval by Parliament. When an amendment affects important provisions such as Articles 54, 55, 73, 162, 241, or any of the lists under the Seventh Schedule, it necessitates additional validation.
 

The requirement is that the amendment must be ratified by at least one-half of the State Legislatures. This stipulation ensures that changes with significant impact on the federal structure or foundational elements of governance have broader consensus among the states, reflecting the diverse federal nature of India.
 

Thus, the extent of ratification required for such amendments is: Not less than one-half of the State Legislatures.