PART I

Module – I Introduction to Indian constitution

1. Salient features of Indian Constitution
2. Nature of Indian Constitution- Unitary or Federal
3. Preamble of Constitution
4. Citizenship

Module – II Fundamental Rights – I

1. Definition of State (Article 12)
2. Laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights (Article 13) (Inclusive of Constitutional Doctrines)
3. Right to Equality (Article 14-18)

Module – III Fundamental Right

1. Freedom of Speech &Expression (Art. 19)
2. Protection in respect of conviction of offences (Art. 20)
3. Protection of Life & Personal Liberty (Art. 21)
4. Safeguards against arbitrary arrest & detention (Art. 22)

Module – IV Fundamental Right – III

1. Right against Exploitation (Art. 23-24)
2. Right to Freedom of Religion (Art. 25-28)
3. Cultural & Educational Right (Art. 29-30)
4. Right to Constitutional remedies (Art. 32- 35)

Module – V Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties

1. Directive Principles of State Policy (Art. 36-51)
2. Fundamental Duties (Art. 51A)

Module – VI Amendment to the Constitution (Art. 368)

1. Doctrine of Basic Structure
2. Need for amendment, types of amendment
3. Basic Features of Constitution & Procedure for Amendment

PART-II 

Module I: Union and State Executive

• The President and Vice-President: Powers, Qualification, Election, Tenure, Oath, Removal and Vacancy.
• Procedure for Impeachment.
• The scope and extent of Judicial Review of Executive Actions.
• The Governor: Appointment, Tenure, Oath and Removal.
• Nature, Scope and Extent of Executive powers of the Union and States.
• Legislative powers of President and Governor.
• Union Council of Ministers- Powers and Position of the President, State Council of Ministers.
• Prime Minister, Chief Minister.
• The Attorney-General for India.
• The Advocate General for the State.
• Conduct of business of the Government of India and State.

 Module II: Union and State Legislature

• Composition of Parliament and State Legislatures.
• Qualification and Disqualification of Members.
• Anti-Defection Law.
• Legislative Procedure, Legislative Privilege
  

Module III: Distribution of Legislative Powers.

• Doctrine of territorial Nexus.
• Subject matter of laws made by Parliament/legislatures of States; Position of Union Territories.
• Interpretation of legislative lists: Doctrine of Harmonious Construction,
• Doctrine of Pith and Substance, Colourable Exercise of legislative Power.
• Residuary Power of Legislation.
• Doctrine of Repugnancy.

Module IV: Union and State Judiciary.

• The Union Judiciary: The Supreme Court of India- Composition, appointment, removal of judges and procedure.
• Jurisdiction of Supreme Court: Original, Appellate, Writ and advisory jurisdiction.
• Binding nature of the law declared by the Supreme Court.
• Special Leave to Appeal.
• Power of Review.
• High Courts in the state: Composition, appointment, removal of judges and procedure.
• Writs- Article 32 and 226.
• Relationship between Article 32 and 226.
• Prerogative Remedies
• Rule of Locus Standi
• Public Interest Litigation, Judicial Activism and Restraint.

Module V: Emergency Provisions & Election Machinery

• National Emergency
• State Emergency
• Financial Emergency
• Emergency and suspension of fundamental rights
• Election Commission of India, its powers and functions