General Studies 2
Salient Features of the Constitution: Integrated and Independent Judiciary
Integrated Judiciary The Indian judiciary system is integrated with the Supreme Court as the apex court, which is followed by the High Courts, which are the state’s highest courts, and further down the hierarchy are some lower courts. Independence of … Continue reading
Salient Features of the Constitution: Parliamentary Form of Government
Basic Features The Constitution of India has opted for the British Parliamentary System of Government rather than the American Presidential System of Government. The parliamentary system is based on the principle of co-operation and coordination between the legislative and executive … Continue reading
Salient Features of the Constitution: Federal System with Unitary Bias
Even though the Indian Constitution is evident with federal features like two governments, division of powers, a written Constitution, supremacy of the Constitution, rigidity of the Constitution, independent judiciary, and bicameralism, The unitary features of government are more prominent with … Continue reading
Salient Features of the Constitution: Blend of Rigidity and Flexibility
The Indian constitution is neither too rigid nor too flexible. Some provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended with a simple majority, like a quorum in Parliament, and the creation of a new state, which shows the flexibility of … Continue reading
Salient Features of the Constitution: Drawn From Various Sources
Sources Features Government of India Act, 1935 Federal system Office of Governor Judiciary Public Service Commissions Emergency powers British Constitution Parliamentary government Rule of Law Legislative procedure Single citizenship Cabinet system Prerogative writs Parliamentary privileges Bicameralism US Constitution Fundamental rights … Continue reading
Salient Features of the Constitution: Lengthiest Written Constitution
The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the written Constitutions of the world. Originally (1949), the Constitution contained a Preamble, 395 Articles (divided into 22 Parts), and 8 Schedules. Presently (2024), it consists of a Preamble, about 470 … Continue reading
Making of Constitution: Enforcement of the Indian Constitution
Provisions Coming into Force on November 26, 1949 Certain provisions of the Constitution, such as those related to citizenship, elections, and temporary provisions, came into force on November 26, 1949. These included Articles: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, … Continue reading
Making Of Constitution: Drafting Committee
Drafting Committee Formed on August 29, 1947. It was this committee that was entrusted with the task of preparing a draft of the new Constitution. Composition Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Chairman) N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar Dr. K.M. Munshi Syed … Continue reading
Making Of Constitution: Major Committees
Union Powers Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru Union Constitution Committee -Jawaharlal Nehru Provincial Constitution Committee -Sardar Patel Drafting Committee – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas – Sardar Patel. Rules of Procedure Committee … Continue reading
Making Of Constitution: Objective Resolution and Changes by the Independence Act
Objective Resolution Launch: On December 13, 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the historic ‘Objectives Resolution’ in the Assembly. Features Declaration of Sovereignty: India to be proclaimed an Independent Sovereign Republic governed by a Constitution. Union of Territories: Territories of British India, … Continue reading