Origins of the Indian Constitution
Although the Government of India Act, 1935 formed the foundation of India’s Constitution, many key provisions were borrowed from other countries to create a comprehensive framework.
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Although the Government of India Act, 1935 formed the foundation of India’s Constitution, many key provisions were borrowed from other countries to create a comprehensive framework.
- Britain: Parliamentary system, Rule of Law, CAG, single citizenship
- USA: Judiciary independence, judicial review, fundamental rights, presidential system
- Canada: Strong central federation, residuary powers, advisory jurisdiction
- Ireland: Directive Principles, presidential election methods, Rajya Sabha nominations
- Germany (Weimar): Emergency suspension of fundamental rights
- Australia: Concurrent list, trade and commerce provisions
- South Africa: 2/3rd majority for amendments, proportional Rajya Sabha elections
- France: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity; Republican values
- USSR: Fundamental duties, justice ideals in the Preamble
These diverse influences helped shape India’s inclusive, democratic, and federal constitutional structure.
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