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Which amendment made written advice of Cabinet mandatory for Emergency declaration?

  1. A
    42nd Amendment
  2. B
    52nd Amendment
  3. C
    86th Amendment
  4. D
    44th Amendment

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The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 introduced several safeguards against the misuse of emergency powers. It amended Article 352 to declare that the President can proclaim a National Emergency only after receiving a written recommendation/advice from the Union Cabinet.

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Which amendment made written advice of Cabinet mandatory for Emergency declaration?
A
42nd Amendment
B
52nd Amendment
C
86th Amendment
D
44th Amendment

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