Question

Which is correct about schedules of the Constitution and their amendment?

Q: Answer-Which is correct about schedules of the Constitution and their amendment?

While Schedules form part of the Constitution, amendments to them are not immune from constitutional scrutiny. Changes affecting legislative distribution or federal balance attract the amendment procedure under Article 368. The Supreme Court has consistently held that Parliament cannot alter the Constitutions basic structure indirectly by amending schedules through ordinary law. This principle ensures that constitutional form cannot be used to defeat constitutional substance, preserving federalism and separation of powers.

A Schedules can be amended only by a Constitutional Amendment under Article 368.

B Since they are schedules, Parliament cannot amend them at all.

C Most schedules may be amended by ordinary legislation unless specifically stated otherwise; some changes require constitutional amendment procedures depending on effect on federal structure.

D Schedules are permanent and carved in stone.

E Schedules can be changed only by a referendum.

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