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Fundamental rights are the rights given to an individual and are enforceable by the courts against the state, it is fundamental to Human existence as it upholds equality, dignity, larger public interest and unity of the nation. It is described as ‘Magna Carta’ of India and is taken from ‘Bills of rights’ of USA. Fundamental rights are guaranteed rights by the constitution and the court shall be the guarantor of it, hence it is justiciable too. [ 1,799 more word ]

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (Article 12 & 13) [PART III: ARTICLE 12 – 35] Fundamental rights are the rights given to an individual and are enforceable by the courts against the state, it is fundamental to Human existence as it upholds equality…

Advantages of being a Citizen of India: Some Fundamental rights are available only to Citizens of India which are Article 15, 16, 18(2), 19, 29 & 30. Right to Vote. Occupation of Constitutional Posts. Contest Elections. Fundamental Duties are applicable only to Citizens. ARTICLE 5: CITIZENS AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION – At the commencement of this constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and – [ 2,392 more words ]

CITIZENSHIP [PART II: ARTICLE 5 – 11] Advantages of being a Citizen of India: Some Fundamental rights are available only to Citizens of India which are Article 15, 16, 18(2), 19, 29 & 30.Right to Vote.Occu…

ARTICLE 1: NAME AND TERRITORY OF THE UNION – (1) India that is Bharat shall be a union of states. (2) The states and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the first schedule. (3) The territory of India shall comprise – (a) The territory of the states. (b) The Union territories specified in the first schedule. (c) Such other territories as may be acquired. [ 1,223 more word ]

UNION AND ITS TERRITORY [PART I: ARTICLE 1 – 4] ARTICLE 1: NAME AND TERRITORY OF THE UNION – (1) India that is Bharat shall be a union of states. (2) The states and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the fir…

Preamble serves as an introduction to the constitution, it is regarded as an essential part of the constitution and it reflects the summary of the constitution, it tells in a nutshell what the constitution is all about. The Preamble reflects the ideals (principles) and aspirations (goals) of the people. According to the Supreme Court, Preamble is regarded as a Key to unravel (to know) the minds of the makers of the constitution. [ 1,251 more word ]

PREAMBLE Preamble serves as an introduction to the constitution, it is regarded as an essential part of the constitution and it reflects the summary of the constitution, it tells in a nutshell what the cons…

Majorities are the numbers that is likely to be obtained in the Parliament or state legislatures for the passage of a particular bill to become an act, Amendment to the constitution, and several other purposes. Some of the different kinds of Majorities available are as follows; 1. Simple Majority – It means more than 50% of the members present and Voting. [ 789 more words ]

MAJORITIES IN THE CONSTITUTION Majorities are the numbers that is likely to be obtained in the Parliament or state legislatures for the passage of a particular bill to become an act, Amendment to the constitution, and several ot…

Schedules of the Constitution: The Schedules are part of the constitution. A schedule is a statement of supplementary details appeared to a document, a schedule is in the form of an explanation to one or more articles of the constitution. The schedules are subjects to amendment by the parliament. 1st Schedule: It is an explanation to Article 1 and 4. It contains the names of 29 states and their territorial extent and that of the union territories. [ 1,514 more word ]

SCHEDULES OF THE CONSTITUTION Schedules of the Constitution: The Schedules are part of the constitution. A schedule is a statement of supplementary details appeared to a document, a schedule is in the form of an explanation to …

The constituent assembly went through constitution of 60 countries and borrowed several provisions, which are as follows; Sources of the Indian Constitution: No. SOURCES FEATURES BORROWED 1. Government of India Act 1935 a. Federal Scheme b. Office of governor c. Judiciary d. Public Service Commission e. Emergency Provision f. Administrative Details 2. British Constitution a. Parliamentary government b. Rule of Law… [ 540 more words ]

SOURCES, PARTS AND FEATURES OF CONSTITUTION The constituent assembly went through constitution of 60 countries and borrowed several provisions, which are as follows; Sources of the Indian Constitution: No.SOURCESFEATURES BORROWED1.Government…

What is constitution? A constitution is the fundamental and organic law of a nation, established conception, character and organization of the government, as well as prescribing the extent of its sovereign power and the manner of its exercise. It is the supreme law of the land enjoying a special legal sanctity. All other laws and customs of the country in order to be legally valid, shall have to conform to the constitution. [ 1,182 more word ]

MAKING OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA What is constitution? A constitution is the fundamental and organic law of a nation, established conception, character and organization of the government, as well as prescribing the extent of its s…

Charter Act of 1600: The East India company charter was issued by Queen Elizabeth-I, initially for 15 years to the British for monopoly of trade in Indian Subcontinent. By 1667, company had got right to issue its own coin. Charter Act of 1669: The island and port of Bombay were ceded to the company on an annual rent of 10 sterling pounds. [ 1,772 more word ]

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Charter Act of 1600: The East India company charter was issued by Queen Elizabeth-I, initially for 15 years to the British for monopoly of trade in Indian Subcontinent. By 1667, company had got rig…

Why British withdrawal seemed imminent by 1946? Success of nationalist forces in struggle for hegemony. Demoralization among bureaucracy and the loyalist sections. Limitations of British strategy of conciliation and repression. Demands of leniency for INA by army men and RIN ratings revolt. An entirely official rule was impossible now. Post-imperial, Indo-British relations. Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946: In February 1946, Clement Atlee announced a mission of three British Cabinet members: [ 1,424 more word ]

TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE WITH PARTITION Why British withdrawal seemed imminent by 1946? Success of nationalist forces in struggle for hegemony.Demoralization among bureaucracy and the loyalist sections.Limitations of British strategy of …

Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army: Subhash Chandra Bose was an intrepid man. He passed ICS exam securing 4th rank in 1921, but resigned to participate in freedom struggle. His political guru was ‘Chittranjan Das’. In 1923, he became mayor of Calcutta. He was jailed several times by British. Bose could not follow Gandhi’s way hence he had decided to go his own way to fight for independence. [ 1,120 more word ]

INDIAN NATIONAL ARMY AND POST-WAR SCENARIO Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army: Subhash Chandra Bose was an intrepid man. He passed ICS exam securing 4th rank in 1921, but resigned to participate in freedom struggle. His political…