📘 Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
This book is one of the most trusted and comprehensive sources for Indian Polity, especially for UPSC aspirants. It covers all aspects of the Indian political system—right from the historical background to the latest constitutional developments and institutions.
Contents
PART-I: Constitutional Framework
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Historical Background
- Regulating Act of 1773
- Pitt’s India Act of 1784
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Making of the Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
-Nehru Objective Resolution
- Drafting Committee -
Salient Features of the Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
- CRITICISM OF THE CONSTITUTION Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme With that of Other Countries
- British Constitution vs Indian Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
- USA Constitution vs Indian Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
- Salient Features of the Chinese Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
- Salient Features of the French Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link
- Salient Features of the German, Japan, Canada Constitution - ▶️ YT Class Link | PDF Notes
- Salient Feature of Constitution of Australia & Switzerland - ▶️ YT Class Link | PDF Notes-
Fundamental Rights
- What is Rule of Law
- Is Judiciary a Part of the State Under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
- Article 14 - Equality before law and Equal protection of the laws
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- Article 16: Equality of Opportunity in Public Employment
- Article 20: Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences
- Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
- Article 22: Protection Against Arrest and Detention
- Article 32: Writs- Constitutional Remedies for Enforcement of Fundamental Rights
- Distinction Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of state policy -
Fundamental Duties
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Amendment of the Constitution
PART-II: System of Government
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Parliamentary System
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Federal System
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Centre–State Relations
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Inter-State Relations
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Emergency Provisions
- National Emergency (Article 352) in India
- President’s Rule (Article 356) - Emergency provisions
- Financial Emergency (Article 360) - Emergency provisions
- The 1975 Emergency: How Indira Gandhi Misused Power
PART-III: Central Government
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President
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Central Council of Ministers
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Cabinet Committees
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Parliament
- Types of Majorities in the Indian Parliament
- Question Hour and Zero Hour in Parliament
- How and Why the Motion of Thanks Occurs in Parliament
- What is Privilege Motion?
- What is Call Attention Motion?
- Comparison between Adjournment Motion and Call Attention Motion
- What is Prorogation in Parliament
- What is Recess in Parliament
- What is Session of Parliament
- Funds and Its Types: Consolidated Fund of India, Contingency Fund of India, Public Account of India
- Stages in Enactment of Budget | Budgetary Process in India
- Ordinary Bills
- Money Bills Article 110
- Financial bills -
Parliamentary Committees
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Parliamentary Forums
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Supreme Court
- What is Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) Under Article 136?
- The Four Judges Cases: Controversy Over Consultation in Judicial Appointments
- ARTICLE 142 – Power of SC to do “Complete Justice"
- Curative Petition and Review Petition
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Judicial Review
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Public Interest Litigation
PART-IV: State Government
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Chief Minister
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State Council of Ministers
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State Legislature
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High Court
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Tribunals
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Subordinate Courts
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Special Provisions for Some States
PART-V: Local Government
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Municipalities
PART-VI: Union Territories and Special Areas
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Union Territories
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Scheduled and Tribal Areas
PART-VII: Constitutional Bodies
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Election Commission
- Electoral Bonds Scheme – UPSC Notes
- What is the Delimitation Commission with example -
Union Public Service Commission
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State Public Service Commission
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Finance Commission
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National Commission for SCs
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National Commission for STs
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National Commission for BCs
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Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
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Comptroller and Auditor General of India
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Attorney General of India
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Advocate General of the State
PART-VIII: Non-Constitutional Bodies
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National Human Rights Commission
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Central Information Commission
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State Information Commission
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Central Vigilance Commission
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Central Bureau of Investigation
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Lokpal and Lokayuktas
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National Investigation Agency
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National Disaster Management Authority
PART-IX: Other Constitutional Dimensions
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Co-operative Societies
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Official Language
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Public Services
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Rights and Liabilities of the Government
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Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes