OUR CONSTITUTION, by Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, published by the National Book Trust, is the authoritative guide to India's Constitution. This comprehensive book offers a clear introduction to constitutional history, fundamental rights, directive principles, duties, and the structure of government—including the executive, legislature, and judiciary. Covering essential topics like amendments, emergency provisions, elections, and Panchayati Raj, it is an indispensable resource for UPSC aspirants, law students, and informed citizens. Written with clarity and depth, it demystifies complex constitutional law, making it the perfect reference for understanding the framework of the world's largest democracy.
Absolutely. Dr. Kashyap has written this book as an introduction, specifically to make the Indian Constitution accessible to students, beginners, and general readers without requiring prior legal knowledge.
Yes, it is considered a classic and highly reliable foundational text for the Indian Polity section of the UPSC Prelims and Mains. Many aspirants and toppers use it as a core reference alongside current affairs updates.
Yes, there are dedicated, in-depth chapters on 'The Preamble' (Chapter 5) and 'Fundamental Duties' (Chapter 10), analyzing their meaning, evolution, and significance.
Yes, these critical concepts are explained within the relevant chapters, particularly in the context of Fundamental Rights (Chapter 8) and the Amendment of the Constitution (Chapter 21).
The book has a dedicated chapter on 'Union-State Relations' (Chapter 15). However, as GST was implemented post-2009, its specific constitutional framework (101st Amendment) is not covered in this edition.
Yes, Chapter 17 on 'Emergency Provisions' provides a comprehensive explanation of all three types of emergencies, their procedural aspects, and their historical context.
While the primary focus is on the Indian Constitution, the chapter on 'Salient Features' (Chapter 4) does draw comparative references to highlight the unique and borrowed aspects of the Indian document.
The Annexure is extremely valuable for quick reference, as it lists all amendments sequentially from 1950 to 2009, mentioning the year and the key changes introduced by each.
Yes, it is a highly recommended introductory text for the Constitution Law paper in LL.B. programs, providing a solid conceptual foundation before delving into more extensive case law commentaries.
The book discusses the constitutional principles established by landmark judgments (like Kesavananda Bharati) within the relevant chapters. However, it is not a case-law-centric book; its strength is in explaining the Constitution's articles and structure.
Absolutely. Dr. Kashyap has written this book as an introduction, specifically to make the Indian Constitution accessible to students, beginners, and general readers without requiring prior legal knowledge.
Yes, it is considered a classic and highly reliable foundational text for the Indian Polity section of the UPSC Prelims and Mains. Many aspirants and toppers use it as a core reference alongside current affairs updates.
Yes, there are dedicated, in-depth chapters on 'The Preamble' (Chapter 5) and 'Fundamental Duties' (Chapter 10), analyzing their meaning, evolution, and significance.
Yes, these critical concepts are explained within the relevant chapters, particularly in the context of Fundamental Rights (Chapter 8) and the Amendment of the Constitution (Chapter 21).
The book has a dedicated chapter on 'Union-State Relations' (Chapter 15). However, as GST was implemented post-2009, its specific constitutional framework (101st Amendment) is not covered in this edition.
Yes, Chapter 17 on 'Emergency Provisions' provides a comprehensive explanation of all three types of emergencies, their procedural aspects, and their historical context.
While the primary focus is on the Indian Constitution, the chapter on 'Salient Features' (Chapter 4) does draw comparative references to highlight the unique and borrowed aspects of the Indian document.
The Annexure is extremely valuable for quick reference, as it lists all amendments sequentially from 1950 to 2009, mentioning the year and the key changes introduced by each.
Yes, it is a highly recommended introductory text for the Constitution Law paper in LL.B. programs, providing a solid conceptual foundation before delving into more extensive case law commentaries.
The book discusses the constitutional principles established by landmark judgments (like Kesavananda Bharati) within the relevant chapters. However, it is not a case-law-centric book; its strength is in explaining the Constitution's articles and structure.