PAPER – II
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - I
(Nature of The Constitution And Fundamental Rights)
(Paper Code : K-1002)
The course shall comprise of the following :
(1). Nature of the Indian Constitution. Special emphasis shall be placed on
(a) Federal Structure and
(b) Form of the Government.
(2). Preamble of the Constitution
(3). Fundamental Rights –
(a) General : Scheme of Fundamental Rights, Who can claim Fundamental Rights : Against whom Fundamental Rights are available ? Suspension of Fundamental Rights.
(b) Specific Fundamental Rights-
Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18)
Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
Protection in respect of Conviction for offences (Article 20)
Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
Right to Education (Article 21A)
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 to 24)
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28)
Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29 to 30)
Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
(5) Directive Principles of State Policy, their importance and relationship with Fundamental Rights.
(6) Fundamental Duties
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Chander Pal, Centre State Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism.
Chander Pal, State Autonomy in Indian Federation: Emerging Trends.
Hidayatullah M., Constitutional Law of India.
Jain M.P., Constitutional Law.
Pandey J.N., Constitutional Law of India.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional Law of India.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional Law of India.
Tope T.R., Constitutional Law of India.
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(1). Nature of the Indian Constitution
