Preamble of Indian Constitution

A preamble is an introductory and explanatory statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy. The Preamble of our constitution reads as follows: WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, have solemnly resolved to constitute India into a ..

Salient features of Indian Constitution

Most Exhaustive Constitution: Originally our constitution contained 395 articles divided in 22 parts and 8 schedules. The numbering still remains the same but as and when the constitution amended, new articles were added with suffix A, B, C etc. For ..

Objectives Resolution and Drafting of Indian Constitution

Before the framing of the constitution started, an Objectives Resolution (the resolution that defined the aims of the Assembly) was moved by Nehru in 1946. This resolution enshrined the aspirations and values behind the Constitution making. On the basis of ..

Constituent Assembly of India

A constituent assembly is a body of representatives which is composed for drafting a constitution. Thus, drafting the constitution is the only function of a constituent assembly. Once the constitution is ready and adopted; the assembly is dissolved. Further, since ..

Poorna Swaraj Resolution & Declaration of Independence

Before the constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, two big laws enacted by British were the Government of India Act 1935 and Indian Independence Act 1947. Both of these laws were repealed as per Article 395 ..

What is a Constitution and what are its Functions?

The struggle for India’s independence was over when the British left our country in August 1947. But this was not an end; it was the beginning for a new struggle. After centuries of ups and downs, an ancient country was re-born ..