CONSTITUTION AS A LIVING DOCUMENT.pptx

CONSTITUTION AS A LIVING DOCUMENT.pptx

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  CONSTITUTION AS A LIVINGDOCUMENT AAKANKSHA XI-F
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  CONSTITUTION OF INDIA •A constitution is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization or other type of entity, and commonly determines how that entity is to be governed. • The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens, based on the proposal suggested by M.N. Roy. It is the longest written national constitution in the world.
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  WHY IS THECONSTITUTION IMPORTANT? • A constitution provides collective and individual powers to the people of the country. • It provides a specific legal framework that ensures that people get justice. • The constitution specifies the type of government the country has and how it must function. • It lays down the limitations of the government and its powers. • Lastly, the constitution lays down a specified set of laws, rights, duties, and responsibilities of the people.
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  WRITER OF THE CONSTITUTION •DrBR Ambedkar, the chairman of its Drafting Committee, is considered the chief architect of the Indian Constitution which provides a comprehensive and dynamic framework to guide and govern the country, keeping in view her unique social, cultural and religious diversity. •It establishes the main organs – executive, legislature and judiciary, defining their powers, demarcating their responsibilities and regulating the inter-se relationship.
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  FEATURESOFTHEINDIANCONSTITUTION • The world'slongest Constitution. • Assembled from a myriad of perspectives • Adult Universal Franchise • Solitary Citizenship • Independence of the Judiciary • Constitution of a Quasi-Federal Republic • The Parliamentary system of Government • Fundamental Duties • Fundamental rights • Rigidity and Flexibility in Balance
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  FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS INTHE INDIAN CONSTITUTION!! • Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution without any discrimination against all persons. These are intended for promoting the idea of political democracy. They protect the freedoms and liberties of the people against invasion by the State authority. They aim at establishing a government not of men but of laws. • The Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution are more detailed than those found in the Constitution of any other country in the world.
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  6 Fundamental Rightsof Indian Constitution 1. Right to equality (Articles 14–18) 2. Right to freedom (Articles 19–22) 3. Right against exploitation (Articles 23–24) 4. Right to freedom of religion (Articles 25–28) 5. Cultural and educational rights (Articles 29-30) 6. Right to constitutional remedies (Article 32-35)
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  Writs in theIndian Constitution • Writs are nothing but written orders that are either given by the Supreme Court or the High Court. These written orders command Constitutional remedies for the Indian Citizens, against the violation of their rights or fundamental rights. They have the right to file a petition with the Supreme Court or the High Court to initiate legal actions to enforce their basic fundamental rights. • The Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court and High Court extensive powers to administer justice. One of the most important powers of both Courts is to issue a Writ. When the Writ commands are given by the Court, they are an essential part of the judicial power of the Court. The Supreme Court has the authority to issue the Writ under Articles 32 & 139. The High Court has the authority to issue the Writ under Article 226.