The book has a focus on rule of law and social justice. The units are
devoted to the following topics: the Indian Constitution, the Parliament, the
Judiciary, Social Marginalisation and the Economic Presence of Government. In
this book, students learn what law is and what is meant by rule of law. They
also learn that often laws are not enough and people continue to struggle to
have their fundamental rights realised long after laws have been passed to
guarantee these.
The index is as follows:
Unit One: The Indian Constitution and Secularism
·
Chapter
1: The Indian Constitution : Discusses about the historical background of
constitution, its purpose and key features.
Note: Read with the CHAPTER 1: CONSTITUTION:
WHY AND HOW? Of Class XI.
·
Chapter
2: Understanding Secularism : Discusses about the concept of Secularism, features
of Indian Secularism and how it is different from that of other democratic
countries.
Unit Two: Parliament and The Making of Laws
·
Chapter
3: Why do we need a Parliament? : Discusses the meaning and role of Parliament.
Note: Read with the CHAPTER 5: LEGISLATURE of Class XI
·
Chapter
4: Understanding Laws : Discusses the several provisions in the Constitution that would
establish the rule of law.
Unit Three: The Judiciary
·
Chapter
5: Judiciary : Discusses the significance of judiciary, its role and concept of
independent judiciary.
Note: Read with the CHAPTER 6: JUDICIARY of Class XI.
UPSC 2012: What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme
Court of India?
1.
While
appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the
Chief Justice of India.
2. The
Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only.
3. The
salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which
the legislature does not have to vote.
4. All
appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by
the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1
and 3 only
(b) 3
and 4 only
(c) 4
only
(d) 1, 2,
3 and 4
Ans: A
· Chapter
6: Understanding Our Criminal Justice System :Discusses the criminal justice system of India
principles to be followed.
Note: Other chapters will be
covered under Governance.