SHORT ANSWER:
The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution significantly expanded the power of the Parliament to legislate on various matters.
DETAILS:
- Enacted in 1976, it is known as the "Mini Constitution."
- It added the words "Socialist" and "Secular" to the Preamble.
- It also altered the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No direct punishment is associated with the amendment itself, but it affects the legislative process.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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