1. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PRACTICE
Presented by,
Mrs.Indu Mehta
(M.A., IVth Semester, English Literature
R.D.V.V.)
Supervised by,
Dr. Mohini Chakranarayan.
(Dept. of English literature, R.D.V.V.)
2. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW:
MEANING &DEFINITION
Constitutional Law is
the body of law which
defines the relationship
of different entities
within a state, namely,
the executive, the
legislature, and the
judiciary.
3. CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW OF INDIA IS:-
• Supreme Law of India
• 448 Articles
• 12 Schedules
• 108 Amendments in
less then 60 years
since its enactment.
• Total words in English
version: 11,7369
4. PREAMBLE
• The Preamble gives the
overview of a particular
act so we get an idea of
what the act is all about.
• In the Constitution the
Preamble plays a very big
role in understanding the
provisions of the
Constitution and thus
constitutional laws.
5. EVOLUTION • Government of India
act, 1935.
Formation of Constituent
Assembly headed by Dr. B.R.
Ambedkar, comprising of :-
• Committee on
Fundamental rights.
• Union Constitution
Committee.
• The Drafting committee
6. IMPLEMENTATION
• Came into force on :-
26th January 1950.
• Nature:- Handwritten.
• Languages:- English and
Hindi
Constitution of India
became the law of all the
Indian lands.
7. Main branches for
Creation, Interpret
ation & Enactment
• Creation of Impartial
of Law are: judiciary.
• Creation of Democratic
legislature
• Creation of Accountable
executive
8. BRANCHES OF LAW PRACTICE
• Criminal law: Offenses against society or State
such as Theft, murder, rape, extortion, arson, etc.
• Real estate: Real estate disputes, property
tax, transfer of property, Ownership of property
etc.
• Civil law: deeds, leases, will
mortgages, agreements, contracts, power of
attorney etc.
• Tax law: Income-tax, wealth tax, gift tax, estate
duty, capital gain tax etc.
9. BRANCHES OF LAW PRACTICE
• International law: Against breach of
internationally accepted set of rules on various
affairs.
• Labor law: Matters between employers and
employees.
• Copyright, IPR, Patenting etc.: Protection of
intellectual property and art.
• Miscellaneous: family law, constitutional
law, corporate law, patents, excise law, customs
and transportation.
10. Features of Constitutional Law
• Supremacy of Republican and Democratic
form of Government.
• Federal Character of the Constitution.
• Secular character of the Constitution.
• Separation of Powers between the
Legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
• Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
11. CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW PRACTICE: WRITS:
TOOLS
• Habeas Corpus - Let us have
the body.
• Mandamus – We Command.
• Quo-Warranto - By what
warrant ?.
• Prohibition - Stay Order.
• Certiorari - To be Certified.
12. FILING A WRIT
PETITION • Under Article 226 of the
Indian Constitution in the
High Court.
• Under Article 32 of the
Indian Constitution in the
Supreme Court.
• Filed against violation of
any legal right.
13. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PRACTICE AS A
CAREER
• Job prospects: Very Good
• Employment ratio to increase by 30% by
2018.
• Annual Salary: 8 – 10 Lakhs
• Perseverance, patience, detail
orientation, analytical thinking, and good
problem solving skills are essential
characteristics.
14. CONCLUSION
• Constitution is the supreme book of law in
India.
• Our constitution is complete and perfect.
• It is the law which makes the government
machinery work.
• The laws enacted by the Constitution of India
are binding upon all the citizens of India.