Introduction to the Constitution of India

Durga Das Basu’s Introduction to the Constitution of India is a pioneer work, catering to the needs of anyone who wants to study the origin and development of the Constitution of India. First published in 1960, this work enjoys the reputation of being one of the most incisive publications on the subject. It serves as an introductory study on the Constitution for general readers, politicians, journalists, statesmen and administrative authorities. It also meets the requirements of the LL B, LL M, BA, and MA (Political Science) courses, as well as competitive examination held by the Union and State Public Service Commissions.

Key Features:

• Offers a systematic exposition of the constitutional document, arranged under logical chapters and headings
• Provides an account of the working of each of the provisions of the Constitution during its first decade, concerning statutes and decisions wherever necessary, along with a critical estimate of its trends
• Traces the constitutional history of India since the Government of India Act, 1858, analyses the provisions of the present Constitution, and explains the interrelation between its diverse contents.
• Contains all legislative changes and recent amendments to the Constitution up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023.
• Includes notable judgments of the Supreme Court of India such as In re: Article 370 of the Constitution, Government of NCT of Delhi v UOI, Sita Soren v UOI, M K Ranjitsinh v UOI, etc.