Notes and References.
Amendment of the Constitution: Procedure for Amendment, Types of Amendments, Criticism of the Amendment Procedure, Notes and References.
Basic Structure of the Constitution:Emergence of the Basic Structure, Elements of the Basic Structure, Notes and References.
Part II
System of Government:
Parliamentary System: Features of Parliamentary Government, Features of Presidential Government, Merits of the Parliamentary System, Demerits of the Parliamentary System, Reasons for Adopting Parliamentary System, Distinction between Indian and British Models, Notes and References
Federal System: Federal Features of the Constitution, Unitary Features of the Constitution, Critical Evaluation of the Federal System, Notes and References.
Centre–State Relations: Legislative Relations, Administrative Relations, Financial Relations, Trends in Centre–State Relations, Notes and References.
Inter-State Relations: Inter-state Water Disputes, Inter-State Councils, Public Acts, Records and Judicial Proceedings,Inter-State Trade and Commerce, Zonal Councils, Notes and References.
Emergency Provisions: National Emergency, President’s Rule, Financial Emergency
Criticism of the Emergency Provisions, Notes and References.
Part III
Central Government:
President: Election of the President, Qualifications, Oath and Conditions, Term, Impeachment and Vacancy, Powers and Functions of the President, Veto Power of the President, Ordinance-making Power of the President, Pardoning Power of the President, Constitutional Position of the President,Notes and References.
Vice-President: Election, Qualifications, Oath or Affirmation, Conditions of Office
Term of Office, Vacancy in Office, Election Disputes, Powers and Functions, Indian and American Vice-Presidents Compared,Emoluments,Notes and References.
Prime Minister: Appointment of the Prime Minister, Oath, Term and Salary, Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister 1, Role Descriptions, Relationship with the President, Chief Ministers who became Prime Ministers, Notes and References
Central Council of Ministers: Constitutional Provisions, Nature of Advice by Ministers, Appointment of Ministers, Responsibility of Ministers, Composition of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers Vs Cabinet, Role of Cabinet, Role, Descriptions, Kitchen Cabinet, Notes and References.
Cabinet Committees: Features of Cabinet Committees, List of Cabinet Committees
Functions of Cabinet Committees, Groups of Ministers, Notes and References.
Parliament: Organisation of Parliament, Composition of the Two Houses, System of Elections to Lok Sabha, Duration of Two Houses, Membership of Parliament
Presiding Officers of Parliament, Leaders in Parliament, Sessions of Parliament
Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings, Legislative Procedure in Parliament, Joint Sitting of Two Houses, Budget in Parliament, Multifunctional Role of Parliament
Ineffectiveness of Parliamentary Control, Position of Rajya Sabha, Parliamentary Privileges, Sovereignty of Parliament, Notes and References.
Parliamentary Committees: Meaning and Classification, Notes and References.
Parliamentary Forums: Establishment of Forums, Objectives of the Forums
Composition of the Forums, Functions of the Forums, Notes and References.
Supreme Court: Organisation of Supreme Court, Seat of Supreme Court
Procedure of the Court, Independence of Supreme Court, Jurisdiction and Powers of Supreme Court, Supreme Court Advocates Notes and References".
Part IV
State Government:
Governor: Appointment of Governor, Conditions of Governor’s Office, Term of Governor’s Office, Powers and Functions of Governor, Constitutional Position of Governor, Notes and References.
Chief Minister: Appointment of Chief Minister, Oath, Term and Salary, Powers and Functions of Chief Minister, Relationship with the Governor,Notes and References.
State Council of Ministers: Constitutional Provisions, Nature of Advice by Ministers
Appointment of Ministers, Oath and Salary of Ministers, Responsibility of Ministers
Composition of the Council of Ministers, Cabinet, Notes and References.
State Legislature: Organisation of State Legislature, Composition of Two Houses
Duration of Two Houses, Membership of State Legislature,Presiding Officers of State Legislature, Sessions of State Legislature,Legislative Procedure in State Legislature,Position of Legislative Council,Privileges of State Legislature,Notes and References.
High Court: Organisation of High Court, Independence of High Court,Jurisdiction and Powers of High Court,Notes and References.
Subordinate Courts: Constitutional Provisions, Structure and Jurisdiction,Notes and Reference.
Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir: Accession of J&K to India, Present Relationship Between J&K and India,Features of J&K Constitution, J&K Autonomy Resolution Rejected, Group of Interlocutors for J&K, Notes and References.
Special Provisions for Some States: Provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Provisions for Nagaland, Provisions for Assam and Manipur, Provisions for Andhra Pradesh, Provisions for Sikkim, Provisions for Mizoram, Provisions for Arunachal Pradesh and Goa, Provisions for Karnataka, Notes and References.
Part V
Local Government:
Panchayati Raj: Evolution of Panchayati Raj, 73rd Amendment Act of 1992
Compulsory and Voluntary Provisions, Pesa Act of 1996 (Extension Act), Notes and References.
Municipalities: Evolution of Urban Bodies, 74th Amendment Act of 1992, Types of Urban Governments, Municipal Personnel,Central Council of Local Government
Notes and References.
Part VI
Union Territories and Special Areas:
Union Territories: Creation of Union Territories, Administration of Union Territories
Special Provisions for Delhi, Advisory Committees of Union Territories, Notes and References.
Scheduled and Tribal A reas: Administration of Scheduled Areas,Administration of Tribal Areas,Notes and References.
Part VII
Constitutional Bodies:
