THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION (OISI)

it's very much recommended book for everyone. everybody should know background development history of our constitution.

This short and accessible introduction to the Indian Constitution is beautifully written by Madhav Khosala.The 'Contents' of this book should provide high-level structure of what the book is about. It involves not the legal terms or minute details as with other Constitution books.Chapter 1. Separation of Powers.Chapter 2. Federalism.Chapter 3. Rights and Goals.Chapter 4. Changing the Constitution.It is impossible to talk of Indian Constitution without involving Supreme Court cases. A majority of the narrative is based around the cases.The most capturing and engaging part in this book really comes when Mr. Khosala involves the word 'asymmetry' in his discourse to relate it to many elements in the Constitution. It changes your perception dramatically.If you still perceive Indian Constitution to be influenced by the West, then by the end you will probably change your views. Yes, the origins of it are from the West, but the document is now having its own story and uniqueness, which Mr. Khosala beautifully explains.This book is written in detailed yet sensitive manner and conclusion by author is really apt..."Constitutions require both institutions and individuals." and this statement will become powerful once you have read the book, and it a must read.

Exceptionally good

BOOK IS NEW

Waste of time for those who have read laxmikant but good insights to those who have no idea about constitution

A must have book on constitutionalism. A thorough study. A lucid writing.

Its like Bipan chandra- India struggle for independence.Short essays. Useful to develop perspectives on indian constitution.

This book is short but is certainly not an introduction to the Indian Constitution. If you don’t have more than a sketchy knowledge of the subject, you are likely to feel totally lost. In fact after reading the Introduction and about 40 pages of the first chapter of the book I could not even figure out who this book is meant for. Without introducing the subject of Indian Constitution it seemed to be descending at random upon different articles of the Constitution and making comments that appear to be superficial. So while it certainly is of no use to a neophyte like me, a more accomplished reader, in my view, is likely to find it very shallow.I was looking for a book that will introduce me to the subject of Indian Constitution without getting into technical intricacies likely to be of interest to only a specialist. From its title I was led to believe that this was such a book. Now I know it is not meant for such an audience. Disappointed.