Constitutional Law

The constitution of any country reflects the aims and aspirations of its people. This work provides a comprehensive account of the Indian Constitution. Primarily meant for students, the author provides a lucid account of constitutional provisions. Written in a very reader friendly format and easy language, it makes the subject interesting and easy to grasp, and in a simple style explains the different aspects of the Constitution like constitutionalism, rule of law, role of judiciary, public interest litigation, etc.

The following are the outstanding features of the book:

1. Key cases, definitions and points have been given in the margins for emphasis and easy reference by students and faculty.

2. Includes the latest constitutional amendments: Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 and Constitution (98th Amendment) Act, 2012.

3. Updated with the latest case law, including the recent Gujarat High Court decision which held Part IX-B of the Constitution inserted by the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 as ultra vires.

This magnificent work will prove to be immensely useful to students of LL.B and LL.M, researchers, academicians, lawyers, judges and all those who strive towards better understanding of the Constitution of India.

Introduction

1. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

2. Preamble

3. The Union and its Territory (Articles 1–4)

4. Citizenship (Articles 5–11)

5. Fundamental Rights (General) (Articles 12 & 13)

6. Right to Equality (Articles 14–18)

7. Right to Freedom (Article 19)

8. Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences (Article 20)

9. Protection of Life, Personal Liberty and Right to Education (Articles 21 & 21-A)

10. Protection Against Arrest and Detention (Article 22)

11. Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23 & 24)

12. Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25–28)

13. Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29 & 30)

14. Right to Property and Saving of Certain Laws (Articles 31 & 31-D)

15. Right to Constitutional Remedies and Application to Forces (Articles 32–35)

16. Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36–51)

17. Fundamental Duties (Article 51-A)

18. The Executive (Articles 52–78 & 123)

19. Attorney General for India (Article 76)

20. Parliament (Articles 79–104)

21. Powers, Privileges and Immunities (Articles 105 & 194)

22. Legislative Procedure (Articles 107–122)

23. Union Judiciary (Articles 124–147)

24. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Articles 148–151)

25. State Executive (Articles 152–167)

26. Advocate General for the State (Article 165)

27. State Legislature (Articles 168–211)

28. State Judiciary (Articles 214–237)

29. Union Territories (Articles 239–241)

30. The Panchayats (Articles 243–243-O)

31. The Municipalities (Articles 243-P–243-ZG)

32. The Scheduled and Tribal Areas (Articles 244–244-A)

33. The Co-operative Societies: Part IX-B (Articles 243-ZH–243-ZT)

34. Relations Between the Union and the States (Articles 245–293)

35. Property, Contracts, Rights, Liabilities, Obligations and Suits (Articles 294–300)

36. Trade, Commerce and Intercourse Within the Territory of India (Articles 301–307)

37. Services Under the Union and the States (Articles 308–323)

38. Public Service Commission’s (Articles 315–323)

39. Tribunals (Articles 323-A & 323-B)

40. Elections (Articles 324–329)

41. Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes (Articles 330–342)

42. Official Language (Articles 343–351)

43. Emergency Provisions (Articles 352–360)

44. Miscellaneous (Articles 361–367)

45. Amendment of the Constitution (Article 368)

46. Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions (Articles 369–392)

47. Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals (Articles 393–395)

Subject Index