Constitution of India

Salient Features of the Constitution of India

Explore the salient features of the Constitution of India, including federalism, parliamentary democracy, judicial independence, secularism, fundamental rights, and directive principles. Learn how these core elements make India the world’s largest and most stable democracy.

Preamble of the Constitution of India – Meaning, Importance & Case Laws

The Preamble of the Constitution of India outlines the nation’s ideals of Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. This article explains its meaning, historical background, the 42nd Amendment, and key judgments like Kesavananda Bharati. A must-read for law students, UPSC, and judiciary exam aspirants.

Introduction to the Constitution of India – Historical Background & Features

📖 Historical Background of the Constitution of India 📌 Introduction The Constitution of India, which came into force on 26th January 1950, is the supreme law...

Landmark Judgment on Features of Constitution of India

Landmark Judgments on the features of Constitution of India are as follows - Ram Jawaya Kapoor V. State of Punjab AIR 1955 SC 549 In...

Meaning of ‘State’ Under Article 12 of the Constitution of India

Article 12 of the Constitution of India defines the term ' State' as used in different article of Part III of the Constitution. According to Article 12, in this part unless the context otherwise requires the 'State' includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and legislation of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.

Quiz on Constitution of India

This quiz includes the questions from various area of the Constitution of India. This quiz has total 20 Question of 1 marks. Total 20...

One Liner Questions on Constitution

Who is the person fondly known as the Chief Architect of the Indian Constitution? ---- Dr.B. R. AmbedkarFirst attempt in world to constitute a...

Preamble of The Constitution. Is preamble part of Indian Constitution ?

In Re berubari Union case  the Supreme Court has said that Preamble to the constitution is a key to open the mind of the makers and shows the general purpose for which they made the several provisions in the constitution. In the same case the Supreme Court has also held that Preamble was not a part of the constitution and therefore it could never be regarded as a source of any substantive powers, it has limited application and can be restored to where there is any ambiguity in the statue. But in the case of Keshavananda Bharati Vs State of Kerala A.I.R. 1973 SC 1461 The Supreme Court rejected the view expressed in the berubari case and held that Preamble is a part of the constitution. In  ordinary statute not much importance is attached to the Preamble, all importance has be attached to the Preamble in a constitutional statute.

What is the nature of Indian Constitution, whether federal, unitary or mixture of both ?

Introduction Traditionally constitution may either be unitary or federal. Regarding the nature of the constitution of India there is difference of opinion among...

MCQ on Constitution

21. Money Bill  (a) cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha  (b) has to be certified by the President  (c) can be amended by the Council of...

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