Constitutional Law-1

The course shall comprise of the following :

(1). Nature of the Indian Constitution. Special emphasis shall be placed on (a) Federal Structure and (b) Form of the Government.

(2). Preamble of the Constitution

(3). Fundamental Rights –

(a) General : Scheme of Fundamental Rights, Who can claim Fundamental Rights : Against whom Fundamental Rights are available ? Suspension of Fundamental Rights.

(b) Specific Fundamental Rights-  Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18)  Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))  Protection in respect of Conviction for offences (Article 20)  Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)  Right to Education (Article 21A)  Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 to 24)  Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28)  Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29 to 30)  Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)

(5) Directive Principles of State Policy, their importance and relationship with Fundamental Rights.

(6) Fundamental Duties