The Constitution of India has 395 articles contained in 22 parts. It also has 12 schedules. Since its adoption in 26 November, 1949, the constitution has been amended for about 103 times. The total number of Amendment Bills that have been introduced till now in parliament is 126.
PART 1 THE UNION AND ITS TERRITORY
Article 3 – Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States
PART 2 CITIZENSHIP
Article 8 – Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
Article 10 – Continuance of the rights of citizenship.
Article 11 – Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.
Part 3 FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
Article 14- Equality before law
Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Article 16 – Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 19 – Freedom of:
- speech and expression,
- peaceful assembly
- association,
- movement,
- residence
Article 20- Protection in respect of conviction for offenses.
Article 32 – Right to constitutional remedies.
Part 4 DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
Article 39 – Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State.
Article 41 Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
Article 43 – Living wage, etc., for workers.
Article 44 – Uniform civil code for the citizens
Part 5 UNION EXECUTIVE & PARLIAMENT
