When did the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act come into effect?
The Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, came into effect on November 5, 1971. This is evident from the text provided: "Ins. by the Constitution (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971, s. 3 (w.e.f. 5-11-1971)." The acronym 'w.e.f.' stands for 'With Effect From,' which indicates that this amendment became effective on November 5, 1971.