The Indian Constitution and It's Legal Framework

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1. The Indian Constitution and its Legal Framework Class-VIII

2. Constitution and it’s Significance

3. Constitution and it’s Significance

4. The Constitution of India

5. The Preamble The Preamble of India, defines our country as the Union of India which is Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The laws of our Constitution are rooted in the basic principles of equality, liberty and justice. It aims to promote country’s unity and integrity amidst diversity.

6. The Preamble Sovereignty- Sovereign implies that the state has its independent authority or power  Socialist- It implies social and economic equality. (The word ‘socialist’ was added in the Indian Constitution by 42 nd Amendment Act of 1976) Secular- Equality of all religions. It implies that the State does not favor any particular religion. It ensures equal treatment and protection of the rights of individuals belonging to different religions.

7. The Preamble Democratic- A system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Republic- T he state in which supreme powers rest in the hands of the people and their elected representatives and also the head of the state is an elected or nominated person. Justice- fair distribution of resources among those who are in need of it. This has been described in Article 38 and 39 of Indian Constitution.

8. The Preamble Liberty- T he absence of restraints on the activities of individuals, and at the same time, providing opportunities for the development of individual personalities  Equality- The Constitution says that the government shall not deny to any person in India equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws. It means that the laws apply in the same manner to all, regardless of a person's status . Fraternity- Fraternity refers to a sense of brothers and sisterhood among the country's citizens and a sense of belonging. It ensures the individual’s dignity and nation’s integrity and unity.

9. Key Features of the Indian Constitution

10. Key Features of the Indian Constitution Federalism- Division of government at different levels between the central government, state governments and local government at rural and urban levels. Parliamentary Form of Government- The parliamentary form of government consists of representatives who are elected by the people and are accountable to them Fundamental Rights- The Constitution offers all citizens, individually and collectively, some basic freedoms . These are guaranteed in the Constitution in the form of six broad categories of Fundamental Rights, which are justifiable. Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights.

11. Key Features of the Indian Constitution Separation of Power- According to the Constitution, the government is divided into three branches.: Legislature: Elected representatives responsible for formulating laws Executive: Responsible for implementing laws and running the government Judiciary: It refers to the country’s legal/court system

12. Importance of Laws Maintaining Social Order Protecting Individual’s Rights Resolving Disputes Promoting Equality and Justice Regulating Government Powers

13. Dowry Dowry is defined as the money and goods that a bride’s family gives to the groom at the time of marriage. Video Link https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA0AZ9m6OLY

14. Dowry Laws in India The Government of India has passed a number of civil laws, criminal laws and special legislative acts against the practice of dowry in India. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Dowry Prohibition Rules, 1985

15. Laws and Dissent Dissent- The expression of disagreement or opposition shown by the people towards the laws that violates their interest. Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi during the colonial rule. Anti-liquor campaign launched in Andhra Pradesh in 1991 Chipko Movement, 1970

16. Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi during the colonial rule. Anti-liquor campaign launched in Andhra Pradesh in 1991 Chipko Movement, 1970 Video Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy1MYZ1oJH4 Video Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEibEJNoDmU Video Link-

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