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Indian Political Institutions and Processes
Course Rationale: The focus of this paper is on the political processes and the actual functioning of the political system in India. One needs to understand that the Indian Constitution was intended to provide a framework for a modern, secular and democratic society and simultaneously be discussing the working of select political institutions like the Union Executive, the Parliament and the Judiciary.
The objectives of this course are to:
- Develop understanding of the functioning of the Indian Constitution and other institutions how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric’s and policy orientations in Indian politics.
- Acquaint the students with a holistic overview of the process of interaction between society and politics in contemporary India
- Acquaint the students with the meaning of fundamental institutions of democratic regimes: legislatures, the executive and its bureaucracy, law and judicial systems, elections, interest groups
Course Objectives (CO)
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POL 411 |
Indian Political Institutions and Processes |
CO62: Develop critical understanding of functioning of the Indian Constitution and various institutions. CO63: Reflect comprehensively on the strategic importance of Executive, Legislature and Judiciary in the Indian government and analyze the competent interests of state and non-state actors in Indian politics. CO64: To develop understanding of parliamentary form of government and how it has shaped contemporary rhetoric and policy orientations in Indian politics. CO65: Develop an in-depth interrogation of the principles of the Indian Constitution. |
Approach in teaching
Lecture, Power point presentations, Classroom discussions
Interactive sessions, various online resources, PowerPoint presentations case studies |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
Online Quiz |
The Constituent Assembly of India- Meaning, Formation, Working and Criticism
Preamble to the Constitution
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles; Nature of Indian Federal System
Union Executive-President; Prime Minister; Council of Ministers
Union Parliament; Methods of Amendment; Centre-State Relations
Supreme Court of India;
Judicial Review; Public Interest Litigation; Judicial Activism
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- Laxmikanth,M ,(2021), Indian Polity,Noida,Mc Graw Hill Education
- Fadia, B.L,(2021), Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan
- 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
- Bakshi, P.M.,(2017), Constitution of India,New Delhi,Universal Law Publishing
- Dr Sidhartha, (2015), Indian National Movement and Constitutional Development, New Delhi, Nisha Publications
- Chandra,B ,(2008),India Since Independence, New Delhi, Penguin Books
Reference Books:
Ø Pylee, M.V.,( 2014), An Introduction to the Constitution of India, Pune,Vikas Book House
Ø Austin, G.,(2010), The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi, Oxford University Press
Ø Jaffrelot,C .,(2010), Religion, Caste and Poltics in India, New Delhi, Primus Book
Ø Brass, P., (2009), Politics of India since Independence, Hyderabad, Orient Longman
Ø Rudolph,L.I., & Rudolph,S.H., (2008), In Pursuit of Lakshmi : The Political Economy of the Indian State, Delhi,Orient Longman
Ø Austin, G., (2003), Working a Democratic Constitution, New Delhi, Oxford University Press
E-Resources:
Ø Singh, M.P., & Roy, H.,(2018), Indian Political System, New Delhi, Pearson., Can be retrieved from
Ø Gupta, P.R., (2016), Soul of the Nation: Constitution of India, Chhatisgarh, Educreation Publishing., Can be retrieved from:
Journals :
Ø Economic and Political Weekly
Ø India Quarterly
Ø Indian Journal of Political Science
Ø International Journal of Conflict and Development
