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Theory paper

Constitutional Law – I

Examined on Constitution of India, Citizenship Act 1955, Indian Independence Act 1947. The Constitution as amended — Parts I–IV (Union, citizenship, fundamental rights, directive principles), IVA (duties), V Ch IV and VI Ch V (Supreme Court, High Courts), XIVA (tribunals), XVII (official language), XIX and XXII.

This page is the map of the paper: every syllabus unit, the leading cases with full summaries, and the exam questions the paper actually sets.

Units

  1. Unit 1 · Philosophy, History, Preamble, Salient Features and Citizenship — Module 1 — constitutionalism and rule of law; East India Company and Crown rule; the freedom struggle to the Indian Independence Act 1947; the Constituent Assembly; the Preamble; salient features; Part II and the Citizenship Act 1955
  2. Unit 2 · Fundamental Rights I: State, Judicial Review, Equality, Freedoms, Life and Liberty — Module 2 — Articles 12 and 13 with the doctrines of eclipse, severability and waiver; Articles 14–18; Article 19; Articles 20 and 22; Articles 21 and 21A
  3. Unit 3 · Fundamental Rights II: Exploitation, Religion, Minorities, Remedies and Savings — Module 3 — Articles 23–24; Articles 25–28; Articles 29–30; Article 32 and public interest litigation; Articles 31, 33, 34 and 35
  4. Unit 4 · Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, the Judiciary and Other Provisions — Module 4 — Part IV and its relationship with Part III; Part IVA; the Supreme Court and High Courts; tribunals; official languages; Parts XIX and XXII

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Exam questions

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