Introduction To The Constitution Of India 4e

The encouraging and enthusiastic response and the wide acceptance of the Third Edition of this book within a short span of time has prompted the author to bring out the Fourth Edition, with uptodate case law and information.

The new edition continues to give a broad perspective of the framework of the Indian Constitution and its salient features so that the reader can easily get an overview.

The Fourth Edition shows quite a few changes because the Supreme Court has pronounced on some important aspects of the law. All important decisions of the Supreme Court reported till 30th April 2007 have been referred, and explained where necessary. The text incorporates all constitutional amendments upto the 93rd amendment.

WHAT IS NEW TO THIS EDITION

 Gives the 9-judge bench decision of the Supreme Court which explains the Waman Rao Case, clarifies Kesavanand Bharati Case and asserts that the basic structure has become an axiom.

 Whether a law declared void by a court and later placed in the 9th schedule is shielded from judicial scrutiny.

 Grounds on which pardon may be subject of judicial review.

 Expulsion of MPs and judicial review of the resolution passed by a House.

 Enumeration of indiscretions committed by various Presidents.

 Whether residence in a State is essential qualification for election to Rajya Sabha.

 Development of cabinet system. Meaning of collective and individual responsibility.

 Provides meaning of Litiguous Employment, Guided Power, Width of Power.

 Lists Acts which have been struck down as damaging the basic structure of the Constitution.

 Gives comparison between the Golaknath and Kesavanand Bharati Cases.

 Review of the power to amend the Constitution.

Primarily intended as a text for students of law and political science, the book will, in addition, be of great benefit for aspirants of civil services and judicial services, and for any one who wishes to have an overview of the Indian Constitution.