The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India.The lengthiest written Constitution in the world is that of India. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26th November 1949 and became effective on 26th January 1950. At its enactment, it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules.
The amended constitution has a preamble and 470 articles, which are grouped into 25 parts, With 12 schedules and five appendices, it has been amended 105 times. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic.
India is a Union of States. It is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a parliamentary system of government. The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November, 1949 and came into force on 26th January, 1950. The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added by 42nd Amendment Act.
Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III.
Article 17 abolishes untouchability.
Right to Equality is guaranteed under Articles 14–18.
Article 29 is a cultural and educational right.
Article 32 provides for Right to Constitutional Remedies.