Summary
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949 and came into effect on January 26, 1950. It is the supreme law of India, laying down the framework and basic principles of government, as well as defining the fundamental rights and duties of Indian citizens. The Constitution has a preamble, 22 parts, and 395 articles, as well as eight schedules and numerous amendments. It provides for a federal system of government with a strong central government and includes provisions for the separation of powers, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles of state policy, and the structure and powers of the government at the national, state, and local levels.
