The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971,

omitted Articles 291 and 362

substituted Article 365

amended Article 367

substituted Article 373

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The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971, is specifically known for abolishing the concept of privy purses and privileges of the former rulers of Indian states. This was achieved by omitting Article 291, which dealt with privy purses, and Article 362, which guaranteed the rights and privileges of rulers.

The abolition of privy purses and privileges was a significant step towards ensuring equality and dismantling the vestiges of the princely order that continued after their integration into the Union of India.

The initial attempt to abolish privy purses through a Presidential order in 1970 was struck down by the Supreme Court. This led the government to bring about the 26th Constitutional Amendment to achieve the objective.

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