Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

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Overview

The Indian Constitution is unique in both its content and spirit, having been framed after “ransacking all the known Constitutions of the world”. While it has borrowed numerous provisions, it contains several distinct features that set it apart from other global constitutions.

Important Notes:

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) is often referred to as the ‘Mini-Constitution’ due to the extensive changes it introduced.

The Supreme Court established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) that the Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution does not extend to altering its ‘basic structure’.

1. Lengthiest Written Constitution

Comprehensive Nature

The Indian Constitution is the lengthiest of all written constitutions in the world.

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Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

Overview

1. Lengthiest Written Constitution

Comprehensive Nature