Constitutional Principles -Dr. S.R. Myneni

Constitutional Principles by Dr. S.R. Myneni is a law textbook published by Allahabad Law Agency.

Written with the needs of law students in mind, it explains the principles and provisions of the subject in a systematic and readable manner, making it a dependable companion for coursework and examination preparation.

Key highlights:

• Systematic, student-friendly treatment of the subject
• Suited to the LL.B. syllabus and competitive examinations
• A trusted Allahabad Law Agency title

What’s Inside — Chapter Map (54 Chapters)

Unit I — Sovereignty and Changing Dimensions: Constitutional Principles · Sovereignty · Austin’s Theory of Sovereignty · Joseph Harold Laski’s Pluralism · Parliamentary Sovereignty in Britain—Recent Trends · Location of Sovereignty in India · Globalisation and Sovereignty · Sovereignty and Human Rights

Unit II — Basic Values of a Constitution: Meaning of Constitution · Classifications of Constitutions (Major Kinds of Constitutions) · Necessity of Constitution · Requirements of an Ideal Constitution · Framing of Indian Constitution · Salient Features of Indian Constitution · Fundamentals of Constitution · Constraints of Constitution

Unit III — Principles of Organization of Government and Forms of Government: Constitution and Forms/Types of Government · Parliamentary Type vs. Presidential System · Aristocratic Form of Government · Monarchical Form of Government · Republic · Parliamentary Supremacy · Need for Constitutional Overhauling · Mode of Change · Feasibility of Switching over to Presidential System · Concept of Federalism · Features of Indian Federation · From Traditional Approach to Cooperative Federalism in India · Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces in India (Geographical Basis of Indian Federalism) · Equality of Federal States in India · Globalisation and Indian Federalism · Role of Courts in Preserving Federalism in India

Unit IV — Constitutional Foundations of Power: Constitutionalism · Rule of Law · Dicey’s Rule of Law and Criticism · Rule of Law by Raz, Dworkin, Fuller and Bingham · Modern Concept of Rule of Law · Rule of Law and Democracy in India · Challenges to the Rule of Law · Socio-Economic Rights as Part of Rule of Law in the Constitution of India · Separation of Powers · Checks and Balances in Indian Constitution · Separation of Functions in India · Due Process · Eminent Domain · Taxing Power · Constitutional Review · Theories of the Adoption of Constitutional Review · Methods of Constitutional Review · Judicial Review in India · Concept and Origin of Judicial Review · Amendments of Indian Constitution · Comparative Perspective of Amendment Procedure of Constitution (Procedure of Constitutional Amendment in Different Countries) · Basic Structure Theory