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Book Details:-

Book Name:	Indian Polity
Author/Publisher:	Laxmikanth
Language:	English
Edition:	6th
No of Pages:	1533 Pages
File Type:	PDF (Downloadable)
PDF Size:	14.7 MB

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PART-I: Constitutional Framework

• 1. Historical Background
  The Company Rule (1773-1858)
  The Crown Rule (1858-1947)
  Notes and References
• 2. Making of the Constitution
  Demand for a Constituent Assembly
  Composition of the Constituent Assembly
  Working of the Constituent Assembly
  Committees of the Constituent Assembly
  Enactment of the Constitution
  Enforcement of the Constitution
  Experts Committee of the Congress
  Criticism of the Constituent Assembly
  Important Facts
  Hindi Text of the Constitution
  Notes and References
• 3. Salient Features of the Constitution
  Salient Features of the Constitution
  Criticism of the Constitution
  Notes and References
• 4. Preamble of the Constitution
  Text of the Preamble
  Ingredients of the Preamble
  Key Words in the Preamble
  Significance of the Preamble
  Preamble as Part of the Constitution
  Amendability of the Preamble
  Notes and References
• 5. Union and its Territory
  Union of States
  Parliament’s Power to Reorganise the States
  Exchange of Territories with Bangladesh
  Evolution of States and Union Territories
  Notes and References
• 6. Citizenship
  Meaning and Significance
  Constitutional Provisions
  Citizenship Act, 1955
  Single Citizenship
  Overseas Citizenship of India
  Notes and References
• 7. Fundamental Rights
  Features of Fundamental Rights
  Definition of State
  Laws Inconsistent with Fundamental Rights
  Right to Equality
  Right to Freedom
  Right Against Exploitation
  Right to Freedom of Religion
  Cultural and Educational Rights
  Right to Constitutional Remedies
  Writs—Types and Scope
  Armed Forces and Fundamental Rights
  Martial Law and Fundamental Rights
  Effecting Certain Fundamental Rights
  Present Position of Right to Property
  Exceptions to Fundamental Rights
  Criticism of Fundamental Rights Significance of Fundamental Rights
  Rights Outside Part III
  Notes and References
• 8. Directive Principles of State Policy
  Features of the Directive Principles
  Classification of the Directive Principles
  New Directive Principles
  Sanction Behind Directive Principles
  Criticism of the Directive Principles
  Utility of Directive Principles
  Conflict Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
  Implementation of Directive Principles
  Directives Outside Part IV
  Notes and References
• 9. Fundamental Duties
  Swaran Singh Committee Recommendations
  List of Fundamental Duties
  Features of the Fundamental Duties
  Criticism of Fundamental Duties
  Significance of Fundamental Duties
  Verma Committee Observations
  Notes and References
• 10. Amendment of the Constitution
  Procedure for Amendment Types of Amendments
  Criticism of the Amendment Procedure
  Notes and References
• 11. Basic Structure of the Constitution
  Emergence of the Basic Structure
  Elements of the Basic Structure
  Notes and References

PART-II: System of Government

• 12 Parliamentary System
  Features of Parliamentary Government
  Features of Presidential Government
  Merits of the Parliamentary System
  Demerits of the Parliamentary System
  Reasons for Adopting Parliamentary System
  Distinction between Indian and British Models
  Notes and References
• 13. Federal System
  Federal Features of the Constitution
  Unitary Features of the Constitution
• Critical Evaluation of the Federal System
  Notes and References
• 14 Centre–State Relations
  Legislative Relations
  Administrative Relations
  Financial Relations
  Trends in Centre–State Relations
  Notes and References
• 15. Inter-State Relations
  Inter-State Water Disputes
  Inter-State Councils
  Public Acts, Records and Judicial Proceedings
  Inter-State Trade and Commerce
  Zonal Councils
  Notes and References
• 16. Emergency Provisions
  National Emergency
  President’s Rule
  Financial Emergency
  Criticism of the Emergency Provisions
  Notes and References

PART-III: Central Gover nment

• 17. President
  Election of the President
  Qualifications, Oath and Conditions
  Term, Impeachment and Vacancy
  Powers and Functions of the President
  Veto Power of the President
  Ordinance-Making Power of the President
  Pardoning Power of the President
  Constitutional Position of the President
  Notes and References
• 18. Vice-President
  Election
  Qualifications, Oath and Conditions
  Term and Vacancy
  Powers and Functions
  Indian and American Vice-Presidents Compared
  Notes and References
• 19 Prime Minister
  Appointment of the Prime Minister
  Oath, Term and Salary
  Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister
  Role Descriptions
  Relationship with the President
  Chief Ministers who became Prime Ministers
  Notes and References
• 20. Central Council of Ministers
  Constitutional Provisions
  Nature of Advice by Ministers
  Appointment of Ministers
  Oath and Salary of Ministers
  Responsibility of Ministers
  Composition of the Council of Ministers
  Council of Ministers vs Cabinet
  Role of Cabinet
  Role Descriptions
  Kitchen Cabinet
  Notes and References
• 21. Cabinet Committees
  Features of Cabinet Committees
  List of Cabinet Committees
  Functions of Cabinet Committees
  Groups of Ministers
  Notes and References
• 22. Parliament
  Organisation of Parliament
  Composition of the Two Houses
  System of Elections to Lok Sabha
  Duration of Two Houses
  Membership of Parliament
  Presiding Officers of Parliament
  Leaders in Parliament
  Sessions of Parliament
  Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings
  Legislative Procedure in Parliament
  Joint Sitting of Two Houses
  Budget in Parliament
  Multifunctional Role of Parliament
  Ineffectiveness of Parliamentary Control
  Position of Rajya Sabha
  Parliamentary Privileges
  Sovereignty of Parliament
  Notes and References
• 23. Parliamentary Committees
  Meaning
  Classification
  Financial Committees
  Departmental Standing Committees
  Committees to Inquire
  Committees to Scrutinise and Control
  Committees Relating to the Day-to-Day Business of the House
  House-Keeping Committees
  Consultative Committees
  Notes and References
• 24. Parliamentary Forums
  Establishment of the Forums
  Objectives of the Forums
  Composition of the Forums
  Functions of the Forums
  Notes and References
• 25. Parliamentary Group
  Rationale of the Group
  Composition of the Group
  Objectives of the Group
  Functions of the Group
  The Group and IPU
  The Group and CPA
  Notes and References
• 26. Supreme Court
  Composition and Appointment
  Qualifications, Oath and Salaries
  Tenure and Removal
  Acting, Adhoc and Retired Judges
  Seat and Procedure
  Independence of Supreme Court
  Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court
  Supreme Court Advocates
  Notes and References
• 27. Judicial Review
  Meaning of Judicial Review
  Importance of Judicial Review
  Constitutional Provisions for Judicial Review
  Scope of Judicial Review
  Judicial Review of the Ninth Schedule
  Notes and References
• 28. Judicial Activism
  Meaning of Judicial Activism
  Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
  Justification of Judicial Activism
  Activators of Judicial Activism
  Apprehensions of Judicial Activism
  Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint
  Notes and References
• 29. Public Interest Litigation
  Meaning of PIL
  Features of PIL
  Scope of PIL
  Principles of PIL
  Guidelines for Admitting PIL
  Notes and References

PART-IV: State Government

• 30. Governor
• Appointment of Governor
• Conditions of Governor’s Office
• Term of Governor’s Office
• Powers and Functions of Governor
• Constitutional Position of Governor
• Notes and References
• 31. Chief Minister
• Appointment of Chief Minister
• Oath, Term and Salary
• Powers and Functions of Chief Minister
• Relationship with the Governor
• Notes and References
• 32. State Council of Ministers
• Constitutional Provisions
• Nature of Advice by Ministers
• Appointment of Ministers
• Oath and Salary of Ministers
• Responsibility of Ministers
• Composition of the Council of Ministers
• Cabinet
• Notes and References
• 33. State Legislature
• Organisation of State Legislature
• Composition of Two Houses
• Duration of Two Houses
• Membership of State Legislature
• Presiding Officers of State Legislature
• Sessions of State Legislature
• Legislative Procedure in State Legislature
• Position of Legislative Council
• Privileges of State Legislature
• Notes and References
• 34. High Court
• Composition and Appointment
• Qualifications, Oath and Salaries
• Tenure, Removal and Transfer
• Acting, Additional and Retired Judges
• Independence of High Court
• Jurisdiction and Powers of High Court
• Notes and References
• 35. Tribunals
• Administrative Tribunals
• Tribunals for Other Matters
• Notes and References
• 36. Subordinate Courts
• Constitutional Provisions
• Structure and Jurisdiction
• National Legal Services Authority
• Lok Adalats
• Permanent Lok Adalats
• Family Courts
• Gram Nyayalayas
• Notes and References
• 37. Special Provisions for Some States
• Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat
• Provisions for Nagaland
• Provisions for Assam and Manipur
• Provisions for Andhra Pradesh or Telangana
• Provisions for Sikkim
• Provisions for Mizoram
• Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh and Goa
• Provisions for Karnataka
• Notes and References

PART-V: Local Government

• 38. Panchayati Raj
• Evolution of Panchayati Raj
• 73rd Amendment Act of 1992
• Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions
• PESA Act of 1996 (Extension Act)
• Finances of Panchayati Raj
• Reasons for Ineffective Performance
• Notes and References
• 39. Municipalities
• Evolution of Urban Bodies
• 74th Amendment Act of 1992
• Types of Urban Governments
• Municipal Personnel
• Municipal Revenue
• Central Council of Local Government
• Notes and References

PART-VI: Union Territories and Special Areas

• 40. Union Territories
• Creation of Union Territories
• Administration of Union Territories
• Special Provisions for Delhi
• Advisory Committees of Union Territories
• Notes and References
• 41. Scheduled and Tribal Areas
• Administration of Scheduled Areas
• Administration of Tribal Areas
• Notes and References

PART-VII: Constitutional Bodies

• 42. Election Commission
• Composition
• Independence
• Powers and Functions
• Vision, Mission and Principles
• Notes and References
• 43. Union Public Service Commission
• Composition
• Removal
• Independence
• Functions
• Limitations
• Role
• Notes and References
• 44. State Public Service Commission
• Composition
• Removal
• Independence
• Functions
• Limitations
• Role
• Joint State Public Service Commission
• Notes and References
• 45. Finance Commission
• Composition
• Functions
• Advisory Role
• Notes and References
• 46. Goods and Services Tax Council
• Establishment of the Council
• Vision and Mission of the Council
• Composition of the Council
• Working of the Council
• Functions of the Council
• Other Functions of the Council
• Notes and References
• 47. National Commission for SCs
• Evolution of the Commission
• Functions of the Commission
• Report of the Commission
• Powers of the Commission
• Notes and References
• 48. National Commission for STs
• Separate Commission for STs
• Functions of the Commission
• Other Functions of the Commission
• Report of the Commission
• Powers of the Commission
• Notes and References
• 49. National Commission for BCs
• Establishment of the Commission
• Functions of the Commission
• Report of the Commission
• Powers of the Commission
• Notes and References
• 50 Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
• Constitutional Provisions
• Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities
• Role of the Commissioner
• Vision and Mission
• Functions and Objectives
• Notes and References
• 51. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
• Appointment and Term
• Independence
• Duties and Powers
• Role
• Cag and Corporations
• Appleby’s Criticism
• Notes and References
• 52. Attorney General of India
• Appointment and Term
• Duties and Functions
• Rights and Limitations
• Solicitor General of India
• Notes and References
• 53. Advocate General of the State
• Appointment and Term
• Duties and Functions
• Notes and References

PART-VIII: Non-Constitutional Bodies

• 54. NITI Aayog
• Establishment
• Rationale
• Composition
• Specialised Wings
• Objectives
• Functions
• Guiding Principles
• Cooperative Federalism
• Criticism
• Attached Offices
• Erstwhile Planning Commission
• National Development Council
• Notes and References
• 55. National Human Rights Commission
• Establishment of the Commission
• Composition of the Commission
• Functions of the Commission
• Working of the Commission
• Role of the Commission
• Performance of the Commission
• Notes and References
• 56. State Human Rights Commission
• Composition of the Commission
• Functions of the Commission
• Working of the Commission
• Human Rights Courts
• 2019 Amendment Act
• Notes and References
• 57. Central Information Commission
• Composition
• Tenure and Service Conditions
• Powers and Functions
• Notes and References
• 58. State Information Commission
• Composition
• Tenure and Service Conditions
• Powers and Functions
• RTI Amendment Act, 2019
• Notes and References
• 59. Central Vigilance Commission
• Establishment
• Composition
• Organisation
• Functions
• Jurisdiction
• Working
• Vigilance Units in the Ministries
• Whistle Blowers Protection Act (2014)
• Notes and References
• 60. Central Bureau of Investigation
• Establishment of CBI
• Motto, Mission and Vision of CBI
• Organisation of CBI
• Composition of CBI
• Functions of CBI
• Provision of Prior Permission
• CBI vs. State Police
• CBI Academy
• Notes and References
• 61. Lokpal and Lokayuktas
• Global Scenario
• Position in India
• Lokpal
• Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013)
• Lokayuktas
• Notes and References
• 62. National Investigation Agency
• Establishment of the NIA
• Rationale of the NIA
• Functions of the NIA
• Vision of the NIA
• Mission of the NIA
• Jurisdiction of the NIA
• NIA (Amendment) Act, 2019
• Notes and References
• 63. National Disaster Management Authority
• Establishment of the NDMA
• Objectives of the NDMA
• Functions of the NDMA
• Additional Functions of the NDMA
• State Disaster Management Authority
• District Disaster Management Authority
• Notes and References

PART-IX: Other Constitutional Dimensions

• 64. Co-operative Societies
  Constitutional Provisions
  Reasons for the 97th Amendment
  Notes and References
• 65. Official Language
  Language of the Union
  Regional Languages
  Language of the Judiciary and Texts of Laws
  Special Directives
  Committee of Parliament on Official Language
  Classical Language Status
  Notes and References
• 66. Public Services
  Classification of Services
  Constitutional Provisions
  Notes and References
• 67. Rights and Liabilities of the Government
  Property of the Union and the States
  Suits by or Against the Government
  Suits Against Public Officials
  Notes and References
• 68. Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
  Rationale of Special Provisions
  Specification of Classes
  Components of Special Provisions
  Notes and References

PART-X: Political Dynamics

• 69. Political Parties
• Meaning and Types
• Party System in India
• Recognition of National and State Parties
• Notes and References
• 70. Role of Regional Parties
• Features of Regional Parties
• Classification of Regional Parties
• Rise of Regional Parties
• Role of Regional Parties
• Dysfunctions of Regional Parties
• Notes and References
• 71. Elections
• Electoral System
• Election Machinery
• Election Process
• Notes and References
• 72. Election Laws
• Representation of the People Act, 1950
• Representation of the People Act, 1951
• Delimitation Act, 2002
• Other Acts Relating to Elections
• Rules Relating to Elections
• Orders Relating to Elections
• Notes and References
• 73. Electoral Reforms
• Committees Related to Electoral Reforms
• Electoral Reforms Before 1996
• Electoral Reforms of 1996
• Electoral Reforms After 1996
• Electoral Reforms Since 2010
• Notes and References
• 74. Voting Behaviour
• Meaning of Voting Behaviour
• Significance of Voting Behaviour
• Determinants of Voting Behaviour
• Role of Media in Elections and Voting Behaviour
• Notes and References
• 75. Coalition Government
• Meaning of Coalition Government
• Features of Coalition Government
• Formation of Coalition Governments
• Merits of Coalition Government
• Demerits of Coalition Government
• Notes and References
• 76. Anti-Defection Law
• Provisions of the Act
• Evaluation of the Act
• 91st Amendment Act (2003)
• Notes and References
• 77. Pressure Groups
• Meaning and Techniques
• Pressure Groups in India
• Notes and References
• 78. National Integration
• Meaning of National Integration
• Obstacles to National Integration
• National Integration Council
• National Foundation for Communal Harmony
• Notes and References
• 79. Foreign Policy
• Principles of Indian Foreign Policy
• Objectives of Indian Foreign Policy
• Gujral Doctrine of India
• Nuclear Doctrine of India
• Connect Central Asia Policy of India
• Act East Policy of India
• Notes and References

PART-XI: Working of the Constitution

• 80. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution
  I. Terms of Reference of the Commission
  II. Fifty Years of Working of the Constitution
  III. Areas of Concern: Commission’s Perception
  IV. Recommendations of the Commission
  V. Earlier Efforts to Review the Constitution
  Notes and References

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