Constitution of India

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Constitution of India
22 PARTS 395 ARTICLES 12 SCHEDULES 2 APPENDICES

92 AMENDMENTS

Adoption of the Constitution of India.

26th November 1949

Came into Force on

26th January 1950

Salient Features of the Constitution of India
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Longest Written Constitution
Best Constitution A Written and Rigid Constitution

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Based on Adult Suffrage
It makes India a Sovereign Democratic Republic It gives India a Federal Policy It establishes Parliamentary form of Govt. in India Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties Directive principles of State Policy

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Secular Democracy

Preamble
Its an introduction to the Constitution Preface to the Constitution Objectives and aspirations of the people of India who constitute the source of the Constitution. Underlying philosophy of the Constitution It speaks of the source of the Constitution and declares that it is created by the people of India. The Constitution has its authority and sovereignty form the people of India. It proclaims that India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and republican State.

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly
resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Fundamental Rights
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Right to Equality
Right to Particular Freedom Right against Exploitation Right to Freedom of Religion Cultural and Educational Rights Right to Constitutional Remedies

Some of the fundamental rights are granted only to Some of the fundamentalArticles : 15, 16, 19 andto Citizens Citizens - rights are granted only 30. Articles : 15, 16, 19 and 30. Some of the Fundamental Rights, are available to Some of the Fundamental Rights, are availablecitizens of India but are individuals who though are not to individuals who though are not on the soil India but are on the soil of India. citizens of of India. Articles : 14, 20, 21, 23,14, 20, and23, 25, 27 and 28. Articles : 25, 27 21, 28.

Right to Constitutional Remedies Right to Constitutional Remedies

Article 32 is the very soul of the Constitution, the
very heart of it. “The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed.” The objective of Article 32 is enforcement of Fundamental Rights. No question other than Fundamental Rights will be determined in a proceeding under Article 32. SC to issue directions, orders or writs in the nature of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, prohibition, QuoWarranto and Certiorari for the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights.

Directive Principles of State Policy
DPSP lay down that our ideal is economic democracy.
(a) Social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.

(b) Principles of policy to be followed by the State
(c) Justice / equal opportunity / free legal aid (d) Village panchayats / self- government

(e) Right to work/education/public assistance – unemployment and old age.
(f) Just and human conditions of work and for maternity relief. (g) Secure living wage and good standard of life – workers / promote cottage industries (h) Participation of workers in management of undertakings, establishments or any organization.

(i) Uniform Civil Code for all Indian citizens

(j) Free and compulsory education for all upto 14 yrs. of age.
(k) Educational and economic interest of all the schedule casts, schedule tribes and weaker sections.

(l) Nutrition/ standard of living/ public health/ prohibition of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health.
(m) Agriculture and animal husbandry- modern and scientific lines – prohibit slaughter of cows and other milch and draught cattle. (n) Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance.

(o) Separation of executive from the public services of the State.
(p) International matters – peace and security/ just and honorable relations between nations/respect international law

Fundamental Duties
i. Abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and National Anthem

ii. Cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom. iii. Protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India iv. Defend the country v. Promote the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India

vi. Preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture vii. Protect and improve the natural environment viii. Develop scientific temper and spirit of inquiry ix. Safeguard public property x. Strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.

The 7th

Schedule to the Constitution has

3 lists exhaustively enumerating various subjects of
Legislation. A.

List I – Union List – subjects over which
the Union shall have exclusive power of Legislation.- 97 items

B.

List II – State List – subjects over which
the State Legislature shall have exclusive power of Legislation – 62 items

C.

List III – Concurrent List – Centre
and the States may operate simultaneously. – 47 entries.



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