Constitutional Law · India
Constitutional Studies — course introduction and course guide
An introduction to NPTEL’s Constitutional Studies course. The embedded recording introduces the course; the full syllabus and lessons are available through the original course page.
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Topics and scope
Course syllabus, not a chapter list for the short introduction.
- Constitutions, democracy and constitutional change.
- Constitution-making, the Preamble and citizenship.
- Fundamental rights: equality, life, speech and religion.
- Directive principles and constitutional institutions.
Key concepts
- Constitutionalism
- Fundamental rights
- Citizenship
- Directive principles
Study questions
TLG’s suggested questions for your own notes. These do not claim that the speaker addresses each question.
- How does a constitution differ from ordinary legislation?
- How do rights and institutions constrain public power?
Learning objectives
Based on the original course description.
- Build familiarity with India’s constitutional principles.
- Connect constitutional questions with everyday public life.
Further reading and current law
- Original course and lessons
- Official syllabus
Original course and lessons
Official syllabus
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