The First Amendment Act, of 1951 was carried out to address the SCs decision that stopped the government from implementing socio-economic reforms. The amendment safeguards the government’s power to do social justice ensure equal distribution of resources and carry out land reforms. Some important provisions of this act are as follows:

1. Restriction on Freedom of speech and expression

The act imposed restrictions on how the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression should be exercised. The said restrictions preserve the morals, sovereignty, and integrity of India.

2. Land reforms

Article 31A- under this protection laws related to land reforms and the acquisition of estates were introduced. The provision aimed at redistribution of and to ensure social justice.

Article 31B- this article protects certain laws by placing them in the 9th schedule from being challenged in the SC on grounds of violation of fundamental rights.

3. Amendments to Fundamental rights

The act stated that and large estate acquired by the government with the purpose of redistribution to ensure equality should not be seen as unconstitutional or challenged in the SC on grounds of violation of fundamental rights of right to equality or right to property.

4. Provisions for backward classes

The act allowed the state to make provisions for the growth of educationally and socially backward classes or for the scheduled caste and scheduled tribes.