Giving identity to over a billion people, the Indian
Constitution is one of the world's great political texts.
Drafted over six decades ago, its endurance and operation have
fascinated and surprised many. In this short introduction,
Madhav Khosla brings to light its many features, aspirations,
and controversies. How does the Constitution separate power
between different political actors? What form of citizenship
does it embrace? And how can it change? In answering questions
such as these, Khosla unravels the document's remarkable and
challenging journey, inviting readers to reflect upon the theory
and practice of constitutionalism in the world's largest
democracy. 'Written in clear, jargon-free prose, this critical
study will be a marvellous resource for lawyers and nonlawyers
alike.' —Justice Ruma Pal, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India
'Khosla's outstanding book is far and away the most stimulating
introduction to the life of our Constitution—and it signals the
arrival of an important new voice in our int