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Constitution of India
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Basic features:
A basic document which lays down the structure of political system
Constitution is headed by President of India
It deals with – Legislature, Executive & Judiciary
It defines their power, demarcates their responsibility & regulates relationship with each other
It is a written constitution
Preamble:
“We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialistic, Secular, Democratic Republic and secure to all citizens
Justice – social, economical and political,
Liberty – of thought, expression, belief, faith & worship,
Equality of status and opportunity and promote among them all,
Whether preamble is a part of Constitution?
Yes
Ordinarily ‘preamble’ is not considered part of a statute & therefore at one time it was thought that the Preamble does not form part of the Constitution
This view is no longer correct
Supreme Court has held that Preamble is part of Constitution
Supreme Court has referred to the Preamble several times while interpreting constitutional provisions
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS:
Fundamental Rights are incorporated in Articles 12 to 35, forming part III of the Constitution
Some of the rights are available only to citizens of India while others are available to all the persons
Rights guaranteed fall under following broad categories:
Right to equality (Art 14)
Prohibition of discrimination (Art 15)
Abolition of untouchability (Art 17)
Right to freedom protection of life and personal identity(Art 21)
Right to freedom of speech, expression, movement (Art 19)
Right against exploitation (Art 23 & 24)
Directive Principles of Constitution
Operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment
Securing living wage of worker, just and humane conditions of work, participation of workers in management
Securing uniform civil code for the citizens throughout the territory of India
Constitution – Fundamental Duties
Article 51A – Fundamental Duties of every citizen:
To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag & National Anthem
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
To upheld and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so