Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development

Paper Code: 
25POL323-B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enhance the ability of students to understand evolution and philosophy of Indian Constitution and familiarise them with the diverse visions that guided the makers of the Indian Constitution

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Historical Background

Historical Background of British Colonialism, India’s first armed struggle for freedom-1857, Government of India Act of 1858

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Govt. of India Act, 1909

Revolutionary Movement, Growth of Communalism, Government of India Act of 1909

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Govt. of India Act, 1919

Government of India Act of 1919, Genesis of Gandhi- Satyagraha, Non Cooperation Movement

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Govt. of India Act, 1935

 Civil Disobedience Movement, Government of India Act 1935

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Indian Independence Act, 1947

Muslim League, Demand for Partition, Quit India Movement, Indian Independence Act of 1947

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Ingole, R.D., (2021),Constitutional Development In India,UttarPradesh, Chandralok Publications
  • Laxmikanth,M,(2021), Indian Polity,Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education
  • Fadia, B.L,(2021), Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan
  • Bandhopadhyay,S., (2019),  From Plassey to Partition and after: A History of Modern India, New Delhi, Orient Longman
  • Agarwal,R.C., (2018), Constitutional Development and National Movement of India, New Delhi ,Sultan Chand & Sons
  • Grover, B.L., (2018), A New Look at Modern Indian History, New Delhi, S.Chand & Co
  • Chandra, B.,(2016),India's Struggle for Independence,India, Penguin Random House
  • Talware, M.K., (2014), History of National Movement and Constitutional Development in India, Kerela,Mangalam Publications
  • Pylee, M.V., (2014), Constitutional History of India,  New Delhi,S.Chand & Co

 

References: 
  • Khanna, H.R., (2019), Making of India;s Constitution, New Delhi, Generic
  • Kashyap,S.C., (2015), Constitutional History of India: Indian Polity, Goverance and the Constitution‎, New Delhi, Centre for Studies in Civilisations
  • Pylee,M.V.(2014),  Constitutional History of India,New Delhi, S.Chand
  • Sharma R.K., (2008), History of Indian National Movement, New Delhi, Sonali Publications
  • Austin, G. (1999), The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,1966

 

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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