We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Constitution of India” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Constitution of India. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Historical Background
Introduction
Historical Background to the Framing of the Indian Constitution
General Idea about the Constituent Assembly of India
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Preamble
Introduction
Preamble
Nature of Constitutional Values
Key Concepts/Constitutional Values
Socialism
Secularism
Democracy
Justice
Liberty
Equality
Fraternity
Salient Features of the Constitution of India
Review Questions
Unit – 3 General Study of Fundamental Rights & Duties
Introduction
General Study about the Kinds
Fundamental Rights
Nature of Fundamental Rights
Importance of Fundamental Rights
Directive Principles of State Policy
Nature of Directive Principles of State Policy
Importance of Directive Principles of State Policy
Fundamental Duties
Nature of Fundamental Duties
Importance of Fundamental Duties
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Introduction of the Constitutional Institutions and Authorities
Introduction
Central Legislature and Executive:
Parliament of India
President of India
Council of Ministers
State Legislature and Executive:
State Legislative Assemblies
Governors
Council of Ministers
Higher Judiciary:
Supreme Court of India
High Courts
Review Questions
