D. D. Basu Introduction to the Constitution of India | LexisNexis | 28th Edition

D. D. Basu Introduction to the Constitution of India, 28th Edition

D. D. Basu's Introduction to the Constitution of India is a respected foundational text for understanding how India's constitutional system originated, developed, and operates. The 28th edition presents the subject in a clear, organised manner for students as well as readers who want a reliable introduction to Indian constitutional law and governance.

Its accessible treatment makes it useful beyond the classroom, including for public representatives, journalists, administrators, and candidates preparing for Union and State Public Service Commission examinations.

Product Details

• Author: Durga Das Basu
• Edition: 28th Edition
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 696 pages
• Publisher: LexisNexis
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9788119403790
• Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.5 x 3.7 cm

Key Features

• Explains the Constitution through a logical arrangement of chapters, headings, marginal notes, and reference tables.
• Follows India's constitutional journey from the Government of India Act, 1858, and places the present Constitution in its historical context.
• Examines the relationship between different constitutional provisions and discusses the working of the Constitution during its early years.
• Includes legislative developments, constitutional amendments, and notable decisions of the Supreme Court of India.
• Useful for LL.B., LL.M., B.A., and M.A. Political Science students, competitive-examination candidates, and general readers.

Recent Legal Developments

This edition brings the discussion up to date with important constitutional changes and recent judicial decisions, including matters referred to in cases such as Surendra Koli v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Tanvi Behl v. Shrey Goel, and State of Maharashtra v. Pradeep Yashwant Kokade.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Preamble
3. Part I - The Union and Its Territory
4. Part II - Citizenship
5. Part III - Fundamental Rights
6. Part IV - Directive Principles of State Policy
7. Part V - The Union
8. Part VI - The States
9. Part VII - The States in Part B of the First Schedule
10. Part VIII - The Union Territories
11. Part IX - The Panchayats
12. Part X - The Scheduled and Tribal Areas
13. Part XI - Relations between the Union and the States
14. Part XII - Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits
15. Part XIII - Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India
16. Part XIV - Services under the Union and the States
17. Part XIV-A - Tribunals
18. Part XV - Elections
19. Part XVI - Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes
20. Part XVII - Official Language
21. Part XVIII - Emergency Provisions
22. Part XIX - Miscellaneous
23. Part XX - Amendment of the Constitution
24. Part XXI - Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions
25. Part XXII - Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals
26. Schedules: First to Twelfth Schedules
27. Appendix
28. Subject Index