Question

What is not taken from the British constitution in the constitution of India

Answer 1

It involves no plagiarism. Nobody holds any patent rights in the fundamental ideas of a Constitution….”

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Hemant Singh.

Name of Countries Borrowed Features of the Constitution

South Africa 1. Election of members of the Rajya Sabha 2. Amendment of the Constitution

Answer 2

A Constitution is a written instrument that states the basic principles and laws of a nation. The Constitution of India has borrowed various provisions from countries like Africa, Ireland, the USA, Canada and etc.

Provisions not borrowed from British Constitution

1. Directive Principles of State Policy: This is borrowed from Ireland, and is enshrined under Article 36-51.
2. Concept of 'Republic': This is borrowed from France, and is enshrined in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
3. Fundamental Rights: This is borrowed from the USA and is embodied under Article 14-21.
4. Judicial Review: This provision is borrowed from the USA, and is embodied under Article 372 (1).
5. Amendment of the constitution: This provision is borrowed from South Africa.

The Indian Constitution is a culmination of provisions borrowed from countries with strong ideals, and even the United Kingdom provides certain important provisions such as the concept of Rule of Law and Parliamentary Government.