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The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, and it lays down the framework for the political, social, and economic governance of the country. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and it came into effect on January 26,…
The Constitution of India includes a set of Directive Principles of State Policy, which are guidelines for the government to follow in framing and implementing laws and policies. These principles, which are listed in Part IV of the Constitution, are not enforceable by the courts, but they are considered fundamental in the governance of the…
The Constitution of India has 12 schedules, which contain a list of various topics that are relevant to the functioning of the government. The schedules are as follows:
The Constitution of India has several unique features that distinguish it from the constitutions of other countries. Some of the most important features of the Indian Constitution are:
The Constitution of India guarantees certain fundamental rights to all citizens of the country. These rights, which are listed in Part III of the Constitution, are considered fundamental because they are essential for the protection of individual freedom and dignity, and for the proper functioning of a democratic society. Some of the most important fundamental…
Directive Principles of State Policy are a set of guidelines and principles that the state is expected to follow while framing laws and policies. These principles, which are contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by the courts, and are considered to be non-justiciable. Fundamental Rights are a set of…
The skeleton of the constitution was derived from the Government of India Act 1935, though many provisions were imported from other constitutions of the world. Out of 395 Articles of the Constitution of India the text of almost 250 Articles are taken from Govt. of India Act, 1935 directly or with some modifications. Some of…
26th November is observed as ‘Constitution Day’ To celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Government of India (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) decided to observe ‘Constitution Day’ on 26th November w.e.f 2015. The provisions of the constitution came into force on January 26, 1950 and this date is referred to…
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