Constitutional Law I
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Law University, Jaipur · LL.B. Semester 1 · 1.2
Unit I — Key Features of the Constitution
1.1 Salient Features of the Constitution · 1.2 Nature of Indian Federalism · 1.3 Preamble: Meaning and contents, Object, Purpose, Scope, Utility of Preamble in interpretation of the Constitution · 1.4 The Union and its Territory (Articles 1 - 4): Defining the Nation’s boundaries · 1.5 Citizenship (Articles 5 - 11) including Citizenship Act 1955, as amended from time to time
Unit II — Fundamental Rights Part – III (State and Code of Equality)
2.1 ‘State’ under Article 12 · 2.2 Judicial Review; Doctrine of Severability, Doctrine of Eclipse, Doctrine of Waiver; (Article 13) · 2.3 Right to Equality (Article 14): Concepts, Reasonable Classification and non- Arbitrariness · 2.4 Prohibition of discrimination under Article 15 · 2.5 Equality of opportunity in public employment (Article 16); Abolition of Untouchability and Titles (Articles 17 and 18)
Unit III — Right to Freedoms and Right against Exploitation
3.1 Right to Freedoms (Articles 19) · 3.2 Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20) · 3.3 Protection of Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21); Right to Education (Article 21A) · 3.4 Protection against Arrest and Detention (Article 22) · 3.5 Right against exploitation (Articles 23-24)
Unit IV — Freedom of Religion; Educational & Cultural Rights; Constitutional Remedies; Directive Principles of State Policy
4.1 Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 - 28); · 4.2 Educational and Cultural Rights (Articles 29 - 30); Articles 31A, 31B, 31C; · 4.3 Constitutional Remedies (Article 32 - 35); · 4.4 Right to Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 36 - 51); Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) · 4.5 Constitutional Right to Property (Article 300A);