Online Course on Indian Constitutional Law by Into Legal World: Enrol by May 9

About Into Legal World Institute

Into Legal World, a unit of Parivritt Enterprises Private Limited, a company registered under the Companies Act of 2013, which is recognised by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Department of IT & Electronics, GoUP, through its nodal agency Uttar Pradesh Electronics Corporation Ltd. (UPLC). Into Legal World is also a part of Skill India Initiatives.

About the Course

Into Legal World presents this Certificate Course on Indian Constitutional Law offers an in-depth and analytical exploration of the origins, philosophy, structure, and functioning of the Constitution. The course is designed for law students, civil service aspirants, and anyone passionate about public policy or governance with a clear understanding of the constitutional scheme and its practical implications in day-to-day life and legal practice.

Who Should Attend?

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, academicians, and practitioners.

Students preparing for competitive exams such as judicial examination, CLAT, UGC Net – Law, etc

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Constitutional Law

• Definition, nature, and scope of constitutional law​
• Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
• Concepts of constitutionalism and the rule of law​: Concept of Basic Structure;
• Preamble- its significance, amendment and interpretation
• Doctrine of separation of powers: theoretical framework​
• Nature of Indian federalism: cooperative vs. competitive federalism​

Module 2: The Union and Its Territory & Citizenship

• Admission, Establishment and Formation of New States
• Alteration of areas, boundaries, and names of States (Articles 1-4)
• Citizenship (Articles 5-11)

Module 3: Fundamental Rights

• Definition of State under Article 12: other authorities and its interpretation.,
• Basic Structure doctrine – Arts. 13 and 368
• Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
• Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22)
• Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
• Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
• Educational and Cultural Rights (Articles 29-30)
• Right to Constitutional Remedies under Articles 32 and 226​: Types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto​

Module 4: Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

• Directive Principles – directions for social change – a new social order
• Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles – interrelationship
• Constitutional amendments to strengthen Directive Principles -Reading Directive Principles into Fundamental Rights
• Fundamental Duties – The need, enforcement and status of Fundamental Duties​

Module 5: The Executive Branch

• The President and Vice President – Qualifications, Election, Term of Office, Impeachment
• Powers of the President: Powers and Position of the President
• Nature, Scope and Extent of Executive Power of the Union and States 
• Role of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
• Scope and Extent of Judicial Review of Executive Actions
• Essential Conditions for promulgation of an Ordinance: ‘Ordinance’ under Article 13; Validity of Successive Promulgation of the same Ordinance (Articles 123, 213)
• Pardoning Powers of President and Governor

Module 6: The Legislative Branch

• Composition and functioning of Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha​
• Qualification/Disqualification of Members (Article 84, Article 102)
• Legislative Privilege

Module 7: The Judicial Branch

• Union and State Judiciary; Supreme Court of India (Articles 124-147) – Composition, Appointment and Removal of Judges of Supreme court (Articles 124-130)
• The High Court in the States; Appointment, Removal and Transfer of Judges;
• Jurisdiction of Supreme Court – Original Exclusive (Articles 71, 131), Original Concurrent Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Courts (Article 32 read with Article 226);
• Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court

Module 8: Distribution of Legislative Powers

• Doctrine of Territorial Nexus (Article 245);
• Subject matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States (Articles 246, Schedule VII);
• Interpretation of Legislative Lists: a) Plenary and Ancillary Power of Legislation b) Doctrine of Harmonious Construction c) Doctrine of Pith and Substance d) Colourable exercise of Legislative Power
• Residuary Power of Legislation (Article 248);
• Parliament’s Power to Legislate on State subject matter– Articles 246 (4), 247, 249 – 253, 352, 356;
• Doctrine of Repugnancy (Article 254);

Module 9: Administrative and Financial Relations

• Distribution of Executive Powers (Art. 256 to 263);
• Centre-State Administrative Co-ordination;
• Concept of Trade and Commerce: GST

Module 10: Emergency Provisions

• Proclamation of Emergency on the grounds of war, external aggression, and armed rebellion (Articles 352, 358, 359);
• Power of Union Executive to issue directions (e.g., Articles 256, 257) and the effect of non-compliance (Article 365);
• Duty of the Union to protect the States against external aggression and internal disturbance (Article 355);
• Imposition of President’s Rule in States – Grounds, Limitations, Parliamentary Control, Judicial Review (Articles 356-357);
• Financial Emergency (Article 360).

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course requirements, including assessments and assignments, will be awarded a certificate of completion in “Indian Constitutional Law” issued by Into Legal World.

Faculty Details

Faculty Details:

• Ashish Upadhyay, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India
• Advocate Eshan Kumar Gupta, Practising in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench
• Advocate Purushottam Jha, High Court of Patna

Mode

Online, live classes

Duration

6 weeks

Live classes from 10th May 2025 onwards

Live classes: 4 days a week at 7PM or 8 PM.

Perks

• Access to high-quality SMART Notes is essential for the course.
• Freelance project assistance and internship for selected students.
• Access to recorded lectures if needed for future reference

Last Date to Enrol

9 May

Complete Course Fees

For students: Rs 1300

For professionals: Rs 1500 

Enrolment Procedure

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