INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA BY DR. DURGA DAS BASU: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS
AUTHOR – SOMYA SINGH, 5TH YEAR LAW STUDENT OF JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – SOMYA SINGH, INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA BY DR. DURGA DAS BASU: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (11) OF 2025, PG. 783-785, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTRACT
The present piece of review critically scrutinizes the nuance of the Introduction to the Constitution of India by Dr. D.D. Basu, which is a commendable book written in the field of the Constitution, serves as a foundational basis for academicians, students, scholars, and practitioners, either for competitive exams or for reference for their cases. The book provides a significant insight into the different arenas of the political structure of the government, philosophy, functioning of different organs, and their powers. It covers key areas such as the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Centre-State relations, emergency provisions, and the role of the judiciary, all backed by landmark precedents and a comprehensive and exhaustive explanation, which is easily understandable by everyone.
The review highlights the strengths of the book, including its clarity, systematic structure, case-based approach, and relevance to competitive examinations. At the same time, it points out limitations such as the lack of critical analysis and minimal engagement with interdisciplinary or comparative perspectives. But its strength has overshadowed all its negative aspects and made it an exceptional piece among all the textbooks. Lastly, it was an indispensable resource for understanding the Indian Constitution, its nuances, and different shades. The review affirms the relevance and application of the book in the legal field and education, and constitutional discourse in India.
Keywords: Constitution of India, Grundnorm, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Federalism, Union Legislature, State Legislature,, Emergency Provisions, Amendment Procedures, Constitutional Bodies, Doctrine f Severability, Doctrine of Eclipse