- 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 Articles (divided into 25 Parts), and 12 Schedules.
- It has been amended 105 times.
- Reasons for the Lengthy Nature of the Constitution
- Geographical Factors: The vastness of the country and its diversity.
- Historical Factors: The influence of the Government of India Act of 1935, which was bulky.
- Single Constitution: Both the Centre and the states have only one constitution.
- Legal Issues: Dominance of legal luminaries in the Constituent Assembly.