Question 19GS2GS2

Though the antecedents of the Indian Constitution can be traced to a series of British colonial legislation and other constitutions of the world, in spirit and practice it has been completely Indian. Discuss.

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Britain - monarchial - India - completely ended monarchy and established a republican. - Britain - only member of Parliament as Minister - India - even without being member for max 6 months, to give better opportunities to leaders. Fundamental Rights - Though borrowed from USA but differences. - USA - Right to keep arms - India - No right to keep arms. Police and other systems provided for the protection of common people. State guaranteed. DPSP - Borrowed from Ireland. - But in India great emphasis on principles of DPSP. Even in Minerva Mills case - balance b/w DPSP & FR. Ireland - limited in use.

Judiciary - Borrowed from USA - But Indian Judiciary is an integral system. Unlike USA which has Federal Court for each state with their own laws. - It helps maintain uniformity in law and order in the entire nation.

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Thus, various Organs and antecedents of Indian Constitution, though borrowed from various other Institutions they have been modified, based on extensive debates in Constituent Assembly for almost 3 years. These modifications have also stood the test of time as we completed 75 years of our Independence this year in a healthy Democracy.

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Surabhi Yadav

AIR 141820

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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Evolution and Features

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