What is the significance of the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986?
The significance of the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986 is that it amended Article 371A to provide special provisions with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The amendment added a clause which states that the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state, and this responsibility cannot be questioned on the grounds that the Governor ought or ought not to have acted in the exercise of his individual judgment. This provision empowers the Governor to take necessary measures for maintaining law and order in the state without facing legal challenges.