 bill no  1 of 2008 the constitution (amendment) bill, 2008 byshri ck chandrappan, mp a billfurther to amend the constitution of indiabe it enacted by parliament in the fifty-ninth year of the republic of india as follows:—short title1  this act may be called the constitution (amendment) act, 2008 2  after article 45 of the constitution, the following article shall be inserted, namely:—insertion of new article 45aprotection of children from corporal punishment statement of objects and reasons''we reaffirm our obligation to take action to promote and protect the right of each child—every human living below the age of 18 years, including the adolescents we are determined to respect the dignity and to secure the well-being of all children'' these are the words from the declaration adopted by the special session on children of the un general assembly, which met in new york on may, 2002 and attended by 190 countries from all over the worldthe un general assembly urged upon governments to take all possible steps as part of achieving millennium development goals, to provide children affection, love and care so that the future generation would grow in a friendly and healthy atmosphere where they will develop their personality in an atmosphere of dignityin this context, it is very important that children are protected from all forms of corporal punishments by anyone, including the parents and teachersby amending the constitution, india ensures that the dignity of children will be given utmost respect and  contributes greatly in achieving the millennium development goalshence this amendment new delhi;december 10, 2007ck chandrappan lok  sabha———— a billfurther to amend the constitution of india————(shri ck chandrappan, mp)mgipmrnd—154ls(s5)—06-02-2008