Our Living Constitution A Concise Introduction and Commentary

Our Living Constitution A Concise Introduction and Commentary

The Constitution of India is of paramount importance to every Indian. It bestows fundamental rights on all citizens speaks in their name charges those it empowers to protect these rights and seeks to shield the people from abusers of power and privilege. It creates the basic framework of our democracy, including the three main organs of the state the legislature the executive and the judiciary. The Constitution defines their powers delimits their jurisdictions demarcates their responsibilities and regulates their relationships with one another and with the people.