Constitution of India : Select Issues and Perceptions

Contents: Foreword. Preface. Tables. 1. Introduction. 2. Definition of the words "Secular" and "Socialist" in the Preamble to the Constitution. 3. Formation of new states (the case of Uttaranchal). 4. Reservations for Women and Article 16. 5. Reservations in employment in hill areas: some constitutional issues. 6. Constitutional implications of recognition of certain titles. 7. Minority educational institutions and the Constitution. 8. Punjabi as a language of instructions in Panjab University. 9. Bangalore Palace (Acquisition and Transfer) Act, 1996. 10. Proposal to insert new Directive Principles to promote small family norm. 11. Power of the President to grant pardon and petitions by foreigners. 12. Caretaker government and its functions pending elections. 13. President's competence to remove Union Minister without consulting Cabinet. 14. Interpretation of the expression 'Art' in Article 80(3) and other related issues. 15. President/Governor's address - a constitutional mandate. 16. Need for Amendment of Articles 94 and 179. 17. Office of profit. 18. President's assent to Bills passed by Parliament. 19. Removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court/High Court and the powers of Parliament. 20. Appointment of the Comptroller and Auditor-General. 21. Continuance of Governor in the post till the Governor designate assumes charge. 22. Governor's responsibility for his address. 23. Constitution of new Legislative Assembly. 24. National Capital Territory of Delhi-I. 25. National Capital Territory of Delhi-II. 26. Exemption of New Delhi Municipal Committee from 519 pp.