Question
Legal Studies Question on Constitutional Laws
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
Not less than one-half of the State Legislatures
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D):Not less than one-half of the State Legislatures.