Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
Introduction :-
The constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It is the longest, lengthiest, bulkiest and the most detailed constitution. It is briefly defined as “a document having a special legal sanctity. It sets the framework and the principal functions of the organs of the Government of a State and declares the principles governing the operation of those organs. It is the fundamental document of a country and contains the first law of the country. The constitution of India is unique in that it is exhaustive in topics, elaborate in treatment thereof, balancing and adjusting provisions as to cope with the new conditions.
Salient Features :-
The Salient features which underlying the structure of the Indian Constitution are as follows –
- Written Constitution
- Longest/lengthiest constitution
- Democratic form of government
- Sovereignty of people
- Parliamentary form of government
- Fundamental rights
- Fundamental duties
- Directive principles
- Mixture of rigidity with flexibility
- Single citizenship
- Preventive detention
- A Secular State
- Independent judiciary
- Adult suffrage
These are the main features of the Indian constitution which define the structure of the Indian constitution.
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