Constitutional Law-1
Mahatma Gandhi University · LL.B. Semester 1 · UL-2
Unit I
Constitution, Meaning and nature- Different types of Constitution- Salient Features of the Constitution. Preamble and its Role in the Interpretation of the Indian Constitution.
Unit II
Concept of State and the Relationship between the Subject and the State – Genesis and Evolution of Fundamental Rights-State Action and Limitation on State Action, Doctrine of Ultra vires, Judicial Review ,Doctrine of Severability
Unit III
Right to Equality(Art 14-18) Discriminatory Justice and Affirmative Action – Right to Freedom and Concept of Reasonable Restrictions(Art 19)-Right to Personal Freedoms(Art 20- 22)-Rights of the Accused - Right to Life and Personal Liberty -interrelationship between Articles 14,19 & 21- Right to Education(21A) –Safeguards of Arrested Person(22)-Right Against Exploitation(Art.23-24)
Unit IV
Concept of Secularism-Religious Freedom(Art.25-28)- Minority Rights – Judicial Approach on Educational Rights of Minorities, Right to Property-Transition From Fundamental Right to Legal Right-Right to Constitutional Remedies-Nature and Scope of Writ Jurisdiction-Concept of Locus Standi-Public Interest Litigation
Unit V
Directive Principles of State Policy (Art 36-51)– Relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles –enforceability of Directive Principles –Nature and Scope of Fundamental Duties-Scope of Amending Power of Parliament-Doctrine of Basic Structure.