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The procedure for amending the Indian Constitution is outlined in Article 368 of the Constitution

itself. Here's a summary of the process:

Proposal for Amendment:


An amendment to the Constitution can be proposed by either house of Parliament (i.e., the Lok
Sabha or the Rajya Sabha) or through a private member's bill.
The President can also propose an amendment, but only on the advice of the Council of
Ministers.
Passage in Parliament:
The proposed amendment must be passed in each house by a special majority.
A special majority means a majority of the total membership of each house and a majority
of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.
Ratification by States:
After being passed by both houses of Parliament, the proposed amendment must be ratified by
at least half of the state legislatures.
If the amendment deals with matters affecting the federal structure of the Constitution, it must
be ratified by a majority of states.
Presidential Assent:
Once the amendment is passed by Parliament and ratified by the required number of states, it
is presented to the President for his or her assent.
The President has no discretionary power and must give assent.
Incorporation into the Constitution:
Once the President's assent is obtained, the amendment becomes a part of the Constitution.

It's important to note that not all provisions of the Constitution can be amended. There are certain
"basic features" of the Constitution, such as the federal structure, secularism, and democracy, which
cannot be amended. The Supreme Court of India has the authority to review and declare
amendments invalid if they violate these basic features.

Additionally, certain amendments may require the ratification of a majority of states, while others
may not. This depends on the nature of the amendment, whether it affects federalism, and other
factors.

The procedure for amending the Indian Constitution is a rigorous one, designed to ensure that
changes are not made lightly and that the core principles of the Constitution are preserved.

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