Sources of Indian Constitution – Indian Polity Notes for UPSC, SSC CGL, APSC
The Indian Constitution, adopted on 26th November 1949 and coming into effect on 26th January 1950, is a unique document that draws from a variety of sources. These sources reflect the diverse influences that shaped the foundational principles of the Indian Republic. Here are the key sources of Indian Constitution:
Sources of Indian Constitution – Indian Polity
| Sources | Provisions |
| United Kingdom | Single Citizenship; Rule of Law; Lawmaking procedure; Writs; Parliamentary form of government; |
| United States | Fundamental Rights; Preamble; Judicial Review; Removal of Supreme Court & High Court Judges; Functions of President & Vice President; Equal protection under law; |
| Australia | Freedom of trade and commerce provisions; Idea of Concurrent list; |
| Canada | Federation with strong Centre; Distribution of powers between Central & State Government; Residual Powers to the Centre; Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction; |
| Ireland | Directive Principle of State Policy; Method of Presidential Election; Nominations of members to Rajya Sabha; |
| USSR | Fundamental Duties; Idea of Social, Economic and Political Justice in Preamble; |
| France | Republican System, Principles of liberty, Equality and Fraternity; |
| South Africa | Procedure for Constitution; Election of Rajya Sabha Members; |
| Germany | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency; |
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