Indian constituition is both rigid and flexible.justify
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The question of flexibility and rigidity can be answered by looking at the kinds of amendments that are permissible under the Constitution. There are three kinds: ordinary majority – amendments such as those relating to establishment of states or use of official language which only require a simple majority of Parliament. These amendments are considered outside the scope of Article 368 and hint at flexibility. special majority in matters such as Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles requiring two-thirds majority in Parliament. Both rigidity and flexibility indicated here.
Special majority of Parliament and ratification of one half of states in matters such as election of the President or the Supreme Court. Indicates more rigidity while being flexible. Thus, both rigidity and flexibility are characteristics of the Indian Constitution.
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ordinary majority – amendments such as those relating to establishment of states or use of official language which only require a simple majority of Parliament. These amendments are considered outside the scope of Article 368 and hint at flexibility.
special majority in matters such as Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles requiring two-thirds majority in Parliament. Both rigidity and flexibility indicated here.
Special majority of Parliament and ratification of one half of states in matters such as election of the President or the Supreme Court. Indicates more rigidity while being flexible.
Thus, both rigidity and flexibility are characteristics of the Indian Constitution.