Constitutional Structure – Dr. S.R. Myneni

Constitutional Structure 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 (43 Chapters)

Unit I — Constitutional Foundation and Making of the Constitution of India: Meaning of Constitution · Salient Features of Indian Constitution · Constitutionalism and Essential Features of Constitutionalism · Distinction Between Constitution and Constitutionalism · Written Constitution · Separation of Powers · Doctrine of Separation of Power Revisited · Federal Constitutions · Parliamentary and Presidential Forms of Government · Parliamentary Democracy v. Constitutional Democracy

Unit II — Union Executive in India: Union Executive and Its Powers · The Constitutional Position of President · Power of President in Relation to House of Parliament · The Vice-President · Council of Ministers of the Union · Constitutional Position of Prime Minister · The Principle of Aid and Advice · The Attorney-General for India and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India · Removal of Executive by Impeachment

Unit III — Parliament Function: Composition of Union Legislature (Parliament) · Parliamentary Supremacy—a vis the Right to Dissent · Legislative Procedure in Parliament · Evolution of Parliamentary Privileges · Speaker of the Lok Sabha—Right to Vote · Veto Powers of President and Governor

Unit IV — Union Judiciary: Judiciary Under Constitution of India · Powers of Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India · Legislatures and Courts · President vis-à-vis the Supreme Court of India · Contempt of Court—Its Meaning and Purpose · Judicial Accountability · Independence of Judiciary and Removal of Judges · Judicial Activism · Composition of State Legislature · The Speaker of State Legislature · Legislative Procedure in State Legislature · Powers, Privileges and Immunities of State · State Executive—Role of Governor · Council of Ministers in a State · Advocate-General for the State · High Courts and Judges · Powers and Jurisdiction of the High Court · Subordinate Judiciary in States