Constitutions and Law

The procedure for the amendment of the Indian Constitution, as outlined in Article 368, is largely borrowed from the Constitution of South Africa.

The Government of India Act 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, was the first to explicitly state that the goal of British policy in India was the gradual development of self-governing institutions and responsible government.

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The special status of Jammu and Kashmir allowed it to have its own separate Constitution, which was a unique feature among Indian states.

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission. Article 356 relates to President's Rule, and Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir.

The Planning Commission was established by an executive resolution of the Government of India, making it an extra-constitutional and non-statutory body. It has since been replaced by NITI Aayog.

Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to impose President's Rule in a state. Article 370 dealt with the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, while Article 368 covers constitutional amendments.

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

The Constituent Assembly took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the drafting of the Constitution of India. It was adopted on November 26, 1949, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

We make 'amendments to' something.

Part XV of the Indian Constitution, comprising Articles 324 to 329, specifically deals with the Election Commission and the conduct of elections in India.

The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927 to review the Government of India Act 1919, consisted of seven members, all of whom were British.

The Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976, upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution provides the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, often called the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution.