Constitutional Rights & Social Justice-Dr. S.R. Myneni

Constitutional Rights & Social Justice 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 (32 Chapters)

Unit I — Foundational Concepts of the Making of the Constitution: Basic Objectives of the Indian Constitution · Indian Constitution and Social Revolution · Constitution and Human Rights · Preamble · Relevance of Fundamental Rights · Directive Principles of State Policy · Interrelationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy · Transition of Directive Principles of State Policy into Fundamental Rights by Judicial Interpretation · Fundamental Duties

Unit II — Right to Equality and the Basic Principles: Equality before Law and Equal Protection of Laws · Concept of Equality: Doctrine of Arbitrariness · Equality of Opportunity in Matters of Public Employment (Art. 16) · Protective Discrimination · Reservation of Posts for Backward Classes and Affirmative Action · Reasonable Classification · Prohibition of Discrimination on Grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, Sex or Place of Birth (Art. 15)

Unit III — Right to Life and Personal Liberty: Judicial Activism in Giving New Concept to Right to Life · Impact of Development in Science and Technology in Rights Guaranteed under Article 21

Unit IV — Fundamental Freedoms and Right to Fair Trial: Fundamental Freedom under Article 19 of Indian Constitution · Inter Relationship of Some Fundamental Rights · Freedom of Religion and Minority Rights · Constitutional Provisions Dealing With Fair Trial · Preventive Detention · Right to Move the Supreme Court for Enforcing Fundamental Rights · Difference between Fundamental Rights and Legal Rights · Concept of Social Justice · Changing Dimensions of the Concept of Social Justice · Special Provisions for Weaker Sections in Indian Constitution · Abolition of Untouchability (Art. 17) · Right Against Exploitation (Arts. 23 and 24) · Special Provisions for Advancement of Backward Classes in Educational Institutes (Art. 15) · Cultural and Educational Rights of Backward Classes (Arts. 29-30)