Constitution directive principles

Directive Principles of State Policy

Part IV (Art 35- 51A) details them, idea borrowed from Irish Constitution With Fundamental Rights, DPSPs are known as the ‘Conscience of the Constitution’. It contains a set of positive…

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Constitution preamble

Constitution: Preamble

The American Constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble.  It is based on the Objective Resolution drafted by Pt Nehru.  Experts call it as the ‘soul of Constitution’,…

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Constitution fundamental rights

Fundamental Rights

Covered in Article 12-35, called as the ‘Magna Carta of India’ They are fundamental in the sense that they are most essential for the all round development of the individuals….

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Constitution features

Salient Features of Constitution

Structure of Constitution 1. Lengthiest written constitution With principle of governance, detailed administrative provisions 2. Adapted from nations experiences Borrowed with modifications suited to Indian context, avoiding their faults 3….

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financial relations

Financial Relation between Center and States

Indian Constitution (Art 268- Art 293) has made elaborate provisions for sharing financial resources. Constitution divides the taxing power between Center and the States through Union, States and Concurrent Lists….

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Historical background of Indian Constitution

1765 East India Company obtained ‘Diwani’ (revenue and civil rights) and company rule started in India. There were many steps taken to administer and regulate company affairs in India and…

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