Indian Polity is a sincere attempt to review the features of the Constitution of India and the Indian political system. It deals at length with the form of government, the structure of institutions, and the inter-relationship of the organs of the State and the people at large. It evaluates the constitutional framework of the current Indian political system, its evolution, and several modifications made so far. It also discusses with various issues related to the working of the Constitution.

Specifically meant for those preparing for the UPSC Civil Services General Studies paper in the Prelims as well as the Mains, this book will prove highly useful for certain optional papers that require a thorough understanding of the subject. The book is also equally beneficial for candidates of UGC-NET/JRF, SET, and various other examinations that demand a thorough knowledge of this subject.

A ready reference for research scholars, academicians, teachers, college students, those who seek information on the Indian political system, and lovers of knowledge!

Some Salient Features

This book

• has been written after a deep and wide-ranging research;
• presents information in a simple manner, with important aspects highlighted for reference and recall;
• offers comparative glimpses of world constitutions in several contexts;
• mentions notable Supreme Court decisions, where necessary.
• cites provisions of the Constitution with reference to their respective article numbers, and critically analyses the provisions and latest constitutional amendments, such as the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, the annulment of the constitutionality of electoral bonds, and the making of the Women’s Reservation Act (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam);
• presents reports of important committees on constitutional aspects;
• provides independent chapters on separation of powers in India; statutory and other bodies; the working of the Indian constitution; judicial doctrines; and the world political system and constitutions;
• presents an interesting discussion on topical issues at the end of chapters—a unique feature designed to help readers understand a constitutional provision in the light of its practice; and
• provides a list of topics on Indian polity which are freely available on our website—spectrumbooks.in