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India Legal Research Guide: Part II : The Constitution and Related Materials

This guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the AAL Program: Research the Law in India

The Constitution and Related Materials

The Constitution of India was enacted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950​. The Constitution is Supreme Source of Law and Can be Amended by Acts of Parliament. At present, there are over 100 amendments to the Constitution.

The text of the Constitution is accessible in several languages, and with amendment acts, via the Government of India website.

Constituent Assembly debates can be access on the Parliament of India website.

Other useful resources for the Constitution and related materials include: