Criticism of India's Amendment Procedure | Indian Polity

Criticism of India's Amendment Procedure No Special Body : Unlike the USA, India doesn’t have a special body like a Constitutional Convention to amend the Constitution. The power lies with Parliament and, in some cases, state legislatures. Parliament’s Dominance : Only Parliament can propose amendments. States cannot initiate changes, except for creating or abolishing legislative councils, and even then, Parliament has the final say. Limited State Role : Most amendments can be made by Parliament alone. States’ consent is needed only in a few cases, and even then, just half the states need to agree (unlike the USA, where three-fourths are required). No Time Limit for States : There’s no fixed deadline for states to approve or reject an amendment. The Constitution is also unclear on whether states can withdraw their approval once given. No Joint Sitting : If there’s a deadlock in Parliament over an amendment, there’s no provision for a joint sitting to resolve it (unlike ordinary bills). Simil…