Amended Provisions of the Constitution

measures and administration of justice, constitution and organisation of all courts except the Supreme Court and the high courts.

16. Did away with the requirement of quorum in the Parliament and the state legislatures.

17. Empowered the Parliament to decide from time to time the rights and privileges of its members and committees.

18. Provided for the creation of the All- India Judicial Service.

19. Shortened the procedure for disciplinary action by taking away the right of a civil servant to make representation at the second stage after the inquiry (i.e., on the penalty proposed).

1. Restored the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the high courts in respect of judicial review and issue of writs.

2. Deprived the Parliament of its special powers to make laws to deal with

anti-national activities.

1. Restored the original term of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies (i.e., 5 years)."

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