Constitutional Law – I

This course aims to comprehend the philosophy of the Indian Constitution, the Historical background of the Indian Constitution, objectives of the Indian Constitution through the Preamble and the provisions relating to fundamental rights and citizenship. The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the Basic Postulates of the Constitution like the Constitutional Supremacy, Rule of law, and Concept of Liberty. It further aspires to fathom the conceptually crafted Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. To develop amongst the students practical understanding of Constitutional provisions and to augment critical thinking skills related to the Constitution and various authorities and to give them a picture of Constitution

University of Mumbai · B.L.S. Semester 6 · 4 modules · 17 topics · 17 written.

Module 1 — Module 1

1.1 Philosophy of Constitution
1.2 Historical background and framing of the Indian Constitution
1.3 Preamble Socio-Legal Concepts under Preamble
1.4 Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
1.5 Provisions relating to Citizenship and Citizenship Act 1955 (Part II)

Module 2 — Module 2

2.1 Origin, Purpose and Significance of Fundamental Rights
2.2 Article 14-18 — Right to Equality
2.3 Article 19 — Six Fundamental Freedoms and Reasonable Restrictions
2.4 Fundamental Rights under Articles 20 and 22
2.5 Article 21 and 21A — Right to Life and Personal Liberty & Right to Education

Module 3 — Module 3

3.1 Article 23 and 24 — Right against Exploitation
3.2 Article 25-28 — Right to Religion
3.3 Article 29 and 30 — Rights of Minorities
3.4 Article 32- Right to Constitutional Remedies and Public Interest Litigation
3.5 Saving of Certain Laws — Article 31, 33, 34, 35

Module 4 — Module 4

4.1 1. — Directive Principles of State Policy
4.2 and Commencement, Authoritative Texts and Repeals Part XXII