Constitution of India

Constitution of India

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the country and forms the foundation of the world's largest democracy. It establishes the framework within which the Government of India functions and defines the relationship between the Union, the States, and the citizens. Every law enacted by Parliament or the State Legislatures must conform to the provisions of the Constitution. If any law is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution, it can be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary. This principle ensures that the Constitution remains the highest legal authority in India and protects the democratic values upon which the nation is built. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950, a day celebrated every year as Republic Day. The Constituent Assembly took nearly three years to complete this monumental task, holding eleven sessions over 165 days of debates. The drafting process reflected the a…