Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development

Paper Code: 
POL323(B)
Credits: 
04
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 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25POL 323-B

Freedom Movement and Constitutional Development

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO91: Analyze the impact of British colonialism on Indian society, economy, and politics, and critically assess the Government of India Act of 1858.

CO92: Compare the growth of revolutionary movements and communalism in pre-independence India, and evaluate the Government of India Act of 1909 in relation to earlier legislations.

 

CO93: Provide an overview of the Government of India Act of 1919, and explore Gandhi's philosophy in depth.

CO94: Critically assess the Government of India Act of 1935, and analyze the Civil Disobedience Movement.

CO95: Analyze the factors leading to the demand for partition and its consequences for Indian society and politics.

 

CO96: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects
 
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: 

Ø   Ingole, R.D., (2021),Constitutional Development In India,UttarPradesh, Chandralok Publications

Ø   Laxmikanth,M,(2021), Indian Polity,Noida, Mc Graw Hill Education

Ø   Fadia, B.L,(2021), Indian Government and Politics, Agra,Sahitya Bhawan

Ø   Bandhopadhyay,S., (2019),  From Plassey to Partition and after: A History of Modern India, New Delhi, Orient Longman

Ø   Agarwal,R.C., (2018), Constitutional Development and National Movement of India, New Delhi ,Sultan Chand & Sons

Ø   Grover, B.L., (2018), A New Look at Modern Indian History, New Delhi, S.Chand & Co

Ø   Chandra, B.,(2016),India's Struggle for Independence,India, Penguin Random House

Ø   Talware, M.K., (2014), History of National Movement and Constitutional Development in India, Kerela,Mangalam Publications

Ø   Pylee, M.V., (2014), Constitutional History of India,  New Delhi,S.Chand & Co

References: 

Ø  Khanna, H.R., (2019), Making of India;s Constitution, New Delhi, Generic

Ø  Kashyap,S.C., (2015), Constitutional History of India: Indian Polity, Goverance and the Constitution‎, New Delhi, Centre for Studies in Civilisations

Ø  Pylee,M.V.(2014),  Constitutional History of India,New Delhi, S.Chand

Ø  Sharma R.K., (2008), History of Indian National Movement, New Delhi, Sonali Publications

Ø  Austin, G. (1999), The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University Press, New Delhi,1966

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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