On the occasion of Constitution Day, CJI Justice TS Thakur released a book published by the Publications Division titled “
Courts of India–Past to Present”.
Book was designed as a Coffee table book with archival value photos steered by the Editorial Committee headed by Justice SA Bobde and other legal luminaries
Courts of India traces the historical evolution of courts, identifying the diverse court system and contextualising it.
26th Nov 2016 is the second Constitution Day in Indian history. In 2015, the BJP led NDA government at the centre declared 26th Nov as Constitution Day by the 19th Nov gazette notification.
Day was earlier celebrated as
National Law Day, after an SC resolution in 1979.
67 years ago, on 26th Nov 1949, the Constitution of India was adopted.
The Constituent Assembly commenced its first session for the Constitution on 9th Dec 1946. It took 11 sessions by the Constituent Assembly to complete the Constitution. Around 17 committees were formed in the Constituent Assembly.
There were 299 members of the Constituent Assembly. 284 members finally signed the Constitution.
15 women were part of the Constituent Assembly.
165 days was the period for which the Constituent Assembly held meetings
It took 2 years, 11 months and 17 days to complete writing the constitution.
Activities like mock Parliament, essay and debate competitions are organised across the country on the occasion.
CBSE has also asked affiliated schools to celebrate the day.
It works as a catalyst to promote harmony and fraternity among all countrymen.
Two books on the Constitution were released on 25th Nov 2016
About India’s ConstitutionThe Constitution is a core legal document which lists the following:- Fundamental rights of citizens
- Duties
- Role of the government
- Interaction between government and citizens
- Powers of Prime Minister, President, Governor and CM
- It also defined how the federal structure of the country will be maintained
- Constitution has nearly 400 articles or provisions
- It defines the powers of the legislature, executive and judiciary
- Separation of powers is the key feature of the Constitution
Indian Constitution has incorporated ideas from the constitution of:
- UK
- US
- Ireland
- Germany
- Australia
- Canada
- Japan
