PART I
Constitution Framework
- Marking of the Consitution
Composition of the Constituent Assemble
Working of the Constituent Assemble
Committees of the Constituent Assembly
Enforcement of the Constituent
Criticism of the Constutuent Assembly
Introduction
Salient Features of the Constitution
Significance of the Preamble
Preamble as Part of the Constitution
Parliament’s Power to Reorganise the States
Evolution of State and Union Terriories
- Fundamental Rights
Features of Fundamental Rights
Law Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
Cultural and Educational Rights
Right to Constituonal Remedies
Writs-Types and Scope
Armed Forces and Fundamental Rights
Martial Law and Fundamental Rights
Effecting Certain Fundamental Rights
Present Position of Right to Property
Exceptions to Fundamental Rights
Criticism of Fundamental Rights
Significance of Fundamental Rights
Rights Outside Part III
- Directive Principles of State Policy
Features of the Directive Principles
Classification of the Directive Principles
New Directive Principles
Sanction Behind Directive Principles
Criticism of the Directive Principles
Confict Between Fundametal Rights and Directive Principles
Implementation of Directive Principles
Directives Outside Part IV
Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations
List of Fundamental Duties
Features of the Fundamental Duties
Criticism of Fundamental Duties
Significance of Fundamental Duties
Verma Committee Observations
Criticism of the Amendment Procedure
- Basic Structure of the Consitution
Emergence of the Basic Structure
Elements of the Basic Structure
Part II
System of Government
Features of Parliamentary Goverment
Features of Presidential Government
Merits of the Parliamentary System
Demerits of the Parliamentary System
Reasons for Adopting Parliamentary System
Distinction between Indian and British Models
- Federal System
Federal Features of the Constitution
Unitary Features of the Constitution
Critical Evaluation of the Fedenral System
- Centre-State Realtions
Trends in Centre-State Relations
- Inter-State Relations
Public Acts, Records and Judicial Proceedings
Inter-State Trade and Commerce
- Emergency Provisions
President’s Rule
Finacial Emergency
Criticism of the Emergency Provisions
Part III
Central Government
- President
Election of the President
Qualifications, Oath and Conditions
Powers and Functions of the President
Ordinance – making Power of the President
Pardoning Power of the President
Constututinal Position of the President
Article related to the President
- Vice- President
Vacancy in office
Powers and Functions
Indian and Americna Vice-Presidents Compared
Article related to vice-President
- Prime Minister
Appointment of the prime Minister
Power and Functions of the Prime Minister
Relationship with the President
Chief Minister who became Prime Minister
- Central Council of Ministers
Constitutional Provisions
Composition of the Council of Ministers
- Cabinet Committees
Features of Cabinet Committees
List of Cabinet Cabinet Committees
Functions of Cabinet Committees
- Parliament
System of Elections to Lok Sabha
Duration of Tow Houses
Presiding Officers of Parliament
Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings
Legislative Procedure in Parliament
Multifunctional Role of Parliament
Ineffectiveness of Parliament Control
- Parliamentary Committees]
- Parliamentary Forums
Establishment of Forums
- Superme court
Organisation of Superme Court
Seat of Superme Court
Prodependence of Superme Court
Independence of Superme Court
Jurisdiction and Powers of Superme Court
Superme Court Advocates
Part IV
State Government
- Governor
Conditions of Governor’s Office
Term of Governor’s Office
Power and Functions of Governor
Constitutional Position of Governor
- Chief Minister
Powers and Functions of Chief Minister
Relationship with the Governor
- State Council of Ministers
Consitutional Provisions
Composition of the Council of Ministers
- State Legislature
Organisation of State Legislature
Membership of State Legislature
Legislature Procedure in State Legislature
Position of Legislature Council
Privileges of State Legislature
- High Court
Organisation Court
Jurisdiction and Power of High Court
- Subordinate Courts
- Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir
Present Relationship Between J&K and India
Features of J&k Constitution
J&K Autonomy Resolution Rejected
Group of Interlocutors for J&K
- Special Provisions for Some States
Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Provisions for Assam and Manipur
Provisions for Sikkim
Provisions for Mizoram
Provisions for Arunchal Pradesh and Goa
Provisions for Karnataka
Part V
Local Government
- Panchayati Raj
Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions
PESA Act of 1996 (Extension Act)
- Municipalities
74th Amendment Act of 1992
Central Council of Local Government
Part VI
Union Territories and Special Areas
Administration of Union Territories
Advisory Committees of Union Territories
Administration of Scheduled Areas
Administration of Tribal Areas
Part VII
Constitutional Bodies
- Election Commission
Powers and Functions Of Governal
Independence
Functions
Limitations
Role
- State Public Service Commission
Functions
Limitations
Role
- Finace Commission
Composition
Advisory Role
- National Commission for SCs
Commission Appointed
Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities
Role
Appoinment and Term
Duties and Powers
Role
Appleby’s Criticism
Appointment and Term
Duties and Functions
Rights and Limitations
Solicitor General of India
- Advocate General of the State
Appointment and Term
Duties and Functions
Part VIII
Non-Constitutional Bodies
Functions
Composition
Personnel
Programme Evaluation Organisation
Objectives
Functions
Critical Evaluation
Establishment of the Human Rights Commission
Commposition of the Commission
Working of the Commission
Role of the Commission
Performance of the Commission
Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006
Composition of the Commission
Fuctions of the Commission
Working of the Commission
Human Rights courts
Composition
Tenure and Service Conditions
Composition
Tenure and Service Conditions
Powers and Functions
Composition
Organisation
Functions
Jurisdiction
Working
Establishment of CBI
Motto, Mission, and Vision of CBI
Organisation of CBI
Composition of CBI
Functions of CBI
CBI vs. State Police
CBI Academy
Global Scenario
Lokpal
Lokayuktas
Part IX
Other Constitutional Dimensions
- Co-operative Societies
Constitutional Provisions
Reasons for the 97th Amendment
Language of the Union
Regional Languages
Language of the Judiciary and Texts of Laws
Special Directives
Classification of Services
Constitutional Provisions
- Tribunals
Administrative Tribunals
Tribunals for Other Matters
Property of the Union and the States
Suits by or Against the Government
Suits Against Public Officials
Constitutional Provisions
Reason for the 58th Amendment
Rationale of Special Provisions
Specification of Classes
Components of Special Provisions
Part X
Political Dynamics
Meaning and Types
Party System in India
Recognition of National and State Parties
- Elections
Election System
Election Machinery
Election Process
Committees Related to Electoral Reforms
Electoral Reforms Before 1996
Electoral Reforms of 1996
Electoral Reforms After 1996
Electoral Reforms Since 2010
Provisions of the Act
Evaluaction of the Act
91st Amendment Act (2003)
Meaning and Techniques
Pressure Groups in India
Meaning of National Integration
Obstacles to National Integration
National Integration Council
National Foundation for Communal Harmony
Principles of Indian Foreign Policy
Objectives of Indian Foreign Policy
Look East Policy of India
Gujral Doctrine of India
Nuclear Doctrine of India
Part XI
Working of the Constitution
- National Commission to Review the Working of the Consitution
Terms of Reference of the Commission
Fifty Years of Working of the Constitution
Areas of Concern: Commission’s Perception
Recommendations of the Commission