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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Syllabus for Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution

Major · History · Semester 2 · FY BA · 2 credits · 30 hours

Module 1: introduction to Fundamental rights

  • a History of the demand for fundamental rights Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkars role, Features of Fundamental Rights
  • b Definition of State - (Article 12), Fundamental Rights and laws (Article 13), Right to Equality- (Article 14), Prohibition of discrimination (Article 15)
  • c Equal opportunity (Article 16) and Abolition of Untouchability (Article 17)

Module 2: Fundamental rights

  • a Right to freedom (Article 19 to 22), Right against exploitation (Articles 23-24)
  • b Freedom of Religion – (Article 25 to 28), cultural and educational rights (Article 29 to 30)
  • c Constitutional Remedies – (Article 32 to 35)

References

  • 1 Kashyap, Subhash C., Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Law; National Book Trust, India A-5 Green Park, New Delhi-110016; 4 th ed. 2005.
  • 2 Dongre, M.K., Dimensions of Ambedkarism, Vinay Publications, Nagpur, first edition, Sept. 2005.
  • 3 Ahir, D.C., Dr. Ambedkar and Indian Constitution, Low Price Publication, Delhi-110052, Second edition 1997.
  • 4 Moon, Vasant (Editor), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Writings and Speeches, Vol.13, Education Department, Government of Maharashtra, First edition: 14 th April 1994.
  • 5 Gajrani, Shiv, (Dr.), S. Ram, (Dr.), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Common Wealth Publication, New Delhi-110002, First edition:2006.
  • 6 Vibhute K.I. (Editor), Dr. Ambedkar and empowerment: Constitutional vicissitudes, University of Poona, Pune-411007, First edition: 1993.
  • 7 Government of India, The Constitution of India (As on the 26 th January, 2005), Ministry of Law and Justice, New Delhi.
  • 8 Gautam, Munshilal, (Dr.), Indian Constitution with legal philosophy of Dr. Ambedkar, Siddharth Gautam Sikshan and Sanskriti Samiti Dhansari, Aligarh, 2002.
  • 9 Swapan Kumar Biswas, Father of the Constitution of India, Orion Publications, Delhi, 2000.
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