Constitution of India

 Constitution of India

Course Structure:

 Course Code: BTHM301/BTHM401

Teaching Scheme: 2 Lectures / Week

The Constitution of India:

1. Preamble

2. Fundamental Rights

3. Directive principles of state policy

4. Fundamental Duties

5. Some other provisions

Universal declaration of Human Rights and Provisions of India, Constitution and Law, National

Human Rights Commission and State Human Rights Commission.

Course Objectives:

1. To familiarize the students with the key elements of the Indian constitution.

2. To enable students to grasp the constitutional provisions and values.

3. To acquaint the students with the powers and functions of various constitutional offices and

Institutions.

4. To make students understand the basic premises of Indian politics and role of constitution

and citizen oriented measures in a democracy.

Course Outcomes:

At the end of the course the students will

CO1: Understand the key aspects of the Indian Constitution.

CO2: Comprehend the structure and philosophy of the Constitution

CO3: Understand the power and functions of various constitutional offices and institutions.

CO4: Realise the significance of the constitution and appreciate the role of constitution and citizen

oriented measures in a democracy.

Syllabus: 

Module.1 Introduction (5 Lectures)

Constitution’ meaning of the term, Indian Constitution: Sources and constitutional history, Features:

Citizenship, Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive, Principles of State Policy

Module.2 Union Government and its Administration (5 Lectures)

Structure of the Indian Union: Federalism, Centre- State, relationship, President: Role, power and

position, PM and Council of ministers, Cabinet and Central Secretariat, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha

Module.3 State Government and its Administration (4 Lectures)

Governor: Role and Position, CM and Council of ministers, State Secretariat: Organisation, Structure

and Functions

Module.4 Local Administration (5 Lectures)

District’s Administration head: Role and Importance, Municipalities: Introduction, Mayor and role of

Elected Representative, CEO of Municipal Corporation, Pachayati Raj: Introduction, PRI: Zila

Pachayat, Elected officials and their roles, CEO Zila Pachayat: Position and role, Block level:

Organizational Hierarchy (Different departments), Village level: Role of Elected and Appointed

officials, Importance of grass root democracy

Module.5 Election Commission (5 Lectures)

Election Commission: Role and Functioning, Chief Election Commissioner and Election

Commissioners, State Election Commission: Role and Functioning, Institute and Bodies for the welfare

of SC/ST/OBC and women

TEXT/REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Sastry, T. S. N., (2005). India and Human rights: Reflections, Concept Publishing Company India

(P Ltd.),

2. Nirmal, C.J., (1999). Human Rights in India: Historical, Social and Political Perspectives (Law in

India), Oxford India.

Assignments:

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