Author Profile

Dr. Satya Pal Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at MDU Rohtak, where he has been teaching for 15 years. He holds an LL.B degree from MDU Rohtak, an LL.M degree from Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, a D. Pharmacy degree from PGIMS Rohtak, and a D. Cyber Law degree from Bombay University, Bombay. Dr. Singh has authored a book on the topic “Drug Addiction, Criminal Justice and Human Rights” and has published 30 research articles in reputed national and international journals. He has also presented his research work in 61 national and international seminars and conferences. Dr. Singh’s interest areas in teaching include Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Drug Laws, Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, and related subjects. With his vast knowledge and experience in the field of law, Dr. Satya Pal Singh is a highly respected and soughtafter academician in the legal community.

About The Book

Whenever a person first learns about the Constitution of India, there is always a statement attached to it “The Constitution is a living document.” But why is it called so? Any Act or law which is inconsistent with the Constitution becomes invalid. It makes one wonder how the Constitution is so powerful and what makes the Constitution so supreme that anything not in accordance with it holds no value anymore. This article discusses the meaning of the Constitution, its importance from different perspectives and the intricacies associated therewith. It also elaborates upon the fundamental content of the Constitution the Preamble, the Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles of State Policy, the Writs, and its nature and structure. The term “constitution” is a French term and refers to the set of fundamental rules and regulations that govern the functioning of a nationstate or any other organization. A state’s constitution is the supreme law of the land and thus requires higher standards of legitimacy and integrity. It outlines a state’s fundamental principles, administrative structures, procedures, and fundamental rights of individuals while defining the directions for a state’s development.

Table of Contents

VOL I
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Preamble of Indian Constitution
Chapter 3 Citizenship in India
Chapter 4 Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
Chapter 5 Article 13 of the Indian Constitution
Chapter 6 An Overview of Right to Equality under Article 14 of the Constitution
Chapter 7 Weaker Sections of the Society: Protection of SC's and ST's Interests
Chapter 8 Reservation Policy in India
Chapter 9 Freedom of the Press
Chapter 10 Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences
Chapter 11 Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
Chapter 12 Protection Against Arrest and Detention
Chapter 13 Rights Against Exploitation (Article 2324) under Indian Constitution
Chapter 14 Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 2528)
Chapter 15 Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 2930)
Chapter 16 Right to Constitutional Remedies
Chapter 17 Directive Principles of State Policy
Chapter 18 Fundamental Duties
Chapter 19 Human Rights Treaties
Chapter 20 A Way to Make the Pleasant use of Right to Information
Bibliography
Index
VOL II
Preface
Chapter 1 The Parliament of India under Indian Constitution
Chapter 2 Union and State Legislature: Distribution of Legislative Powers
Chapter 3 Powers and Position of the Governor
Chapter 4 Ordinance Making Power of President: A Crown without Jewels?
Chapter 5 Kehar Singh and others V Union of India Air 1989 SC 653
Chapter 6 Parliamentary Privileges
Chapter 7 Judiciary Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Court
Chapter 8 Judicial of Independence
Chapter 9 Relations Between the Union and the States
Chapter 10 Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse
Chapter 11 Right to Property
Chapter 12 The Amendment of the Constitution
Chapter 13 Basic Structure of Indian Constitution
Chapter 14 Emergency Provisions in India
Chapter 15 Protection to Civil Servants under the Constitution
Chapter 16 Indeterminacy, War of words and the Human Rights Act
Chapter 17 Science, Regulation and the professional Witness
Chapter 18 Jurisdiction in International Law: Details You Must Know
Chapter 19 Settlement of Disputes in International Law
Chapter 20 Sources of International Law
Chapter 21 Recognition of States under International Law
Chapter 22 Rights and duties of an agent
Bibliography
Index