Constitution of India

Definition of constitution, Historical background, Salient features of the Indian constitution. Preamble of the constitution, Union and its territory. Meaning of citizenship, Types, Termination of citizenship.

Definition of state, Fundamental rights, General nature, Classification, Right to equality, Right to freedom, Right against exploitation. Right to freedom of religion, Cultural and educational rights, Right to constitutional remedies, Protection in respect of conviction for offences. Directive principles of state policy, Classification of directives, Fundamental duties.

The Union executive, The President, the Vice President, the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister, Attorney-General, functions. The Parliament, composition, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, qualification and disqualification of membership, functions of Parliament. Union judiciary, The Supreme court, jurisdiction, appeal by special leave.

The State executive, the Governor, the Council of Ministers, the Chief Minister, advocate general, union territories. The state legislature, composition, qualification and disqualification of membership, functions. The State Judiciary, the High court, jurisdiction, writs jurisdiction. Local government-Panchayat raj system- with special reference to 73rd and 74th amendment.

procedure>> Relations between the Union and the States, legislative relation, administrative relation, financial relations, Inter State council, finance commission. Emergency provision, freedom of trade and commerce. Comptroller and auditor general of India, public services, public service commission, administrative Tribunals. Amendment of the constitution-meaning, procedure and limitations. Election provisions and electoral process.