POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN LAW

KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD

ASSIGNMENT TITLE
ANALYZING THE ROLE OF CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY AND THE
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY IN THE MAKING OF
INDIA’S CONSTITUTION

ASSIGNMENT SYNOPSIS FOR THE SUBJECT

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY AND THE CONCEPTS
OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE [PG69T402A]

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE COURSE OF

MASTERS OF LAWS IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

SUBMITTED TO
SMT. SMITA MANESHINDE
Asst. Professor, PG Dept. of Studies in Law, Karnatak University Dharwad

SUBMITTED BY
DEEPAK R. TONGLI
LL.M- IV Semester Constitutional Law
Registration No.: P02KU22L001032
A.Y: 2023-24

By: Deepak R. Tongli, LL.M 4th Semester

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ABSTRACT:
This assignment examines the historical context and significance of India’s Constituent
Assembly and the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). It analyzes the role of the
Constituent Assembly in drafting the Constitution and the impact of the DPSP on India’s
social, economic, and political development. The study explores the debates, discussions,
and decisions of the Constituent Assembly, and evaluates the effectiveness of the DPSP in
achieving the goals of the Constitution. The assignment aims to provide a comprehensive
understanding of the making of India’s Constitution and the guiding principles of its
governance.

SKELETAL INDEX OF THE ASSIGNMENT

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Background and context of India’s Constituent Assembly
1.2. Significance of the Constitution and DPSP

2. HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY

2.1. Political and social landscape of India in the 1940s
2.2. Independence movement and the demand for a constituent assembly
2.3. Formation and Composition of the Constituent Assembly

3. DEBATES AND DISCUSSIONS OF THE CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY

3.1. Key debates and discussions on fundamental rights, directive principles, and
constitutional structure
3.2. Role of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and other key figures
3.3. Analysis of the Assembly’s decisions and compromises

4. DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY (DPSP)

4.1. Classification and analysis of the DPSP
4.2. Significance and critique of the DPSP
4.3. Evaluation of the impact of the DPSP on India’s development

By: Deepak R. Tongli, LL.M 4th Semester

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5. CASE STUDIES ON DPSP IMPLEMENTATION
5.1. Select case studies on the implementation of specific DPSP (e.g., Article 38, 40, or
48A)
5.2. Analysis of successes and challenges

6. CONCLUSION
6.1. Reflections on the significance of the Constituent Assembly and DPSP
6.2. Recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the DPSP

STUDY METHODOLOGY: DOCTRINAL METHOD OF STUDY

REFERENCES STYLE: FOOTNOTES
CITATIONS STYLE USED: INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE (ILI) CITATION
STYLE

TEXTBOOKS REFERRED: 1. Shiva Rao B, The Framing of India’s Constitution

2. Laxmikant, Indian Polity

OTHER RESOURCES: 1. The Government of India Act, 1935

2. The Indian Independence Act, 1947

E-RESOURCES: Indian Journal of Natural Sciences

International Journal of Public Law and Policy

BY:
DEEPAK R. TONGLI
IV SEM LL.M. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, P02KU22L001032

By: Deepak R. Tongli, LL.M 4th Semester

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