The Constitution of India : A Politico-Legal Study/J.C. Johari. 1995, x, 446 p., $33.
Contents: Preface. 1. The constitution. 2. Indian union. 3. Indian citizenship. 4. Fundamental rights. 5. Directive principles and fundamental duties. 6. President. 7. Prime minister and council of ministers. 8. Parliament. 9. Supreme court. 10. State governments: executive. 11. State governments: legislature. 12. State governments: judiciary. 13. Union territories. 14. Rural and urban governments. 15. Administration of scheduled and tribal areas. 16. Union-state relations. 17. Public services and administrative tribunals. 18. Elections. 19. Emergency provisions. 20. Official language. 21. Social justice and welfare. 22. Amendment of constitution. 23. Miscellaneous topics. 24. Constitution of work. Index.
"The makers of the Indian constitution constructed a beautiful edifice with the help of material borrowed intelligently from other countries of the world. The raw materials were not indigenous, but the designing had an originality of its own.
"In this work an attempt has been made to present a study of the constitution in political as well as legal perspectives so that the readers may have a proper understanding of it. Ample case law has been referred to with a view to highlighting the legal interpretations of the provisions of the constitution for students of constitutional law. At the same time, critical reflections have been cast that may be of much value to students of politics. Thus, the book should meet the requirements of students preparing for degree and postgraduate courses as well as of those appearing for competitive examinations." (jacket)
[J.C. Johari is Reader in the Department of Political Science, Shyamlal College, Delhi University. His books include International Relations and Politics, Government and Politics of South Asia and Indian Government and Politics.]