Borrowed Features of the Indian Constitution
- The Indian Constitution draws inspiration from multiple global constitutions. Borrowed Features of Indian Constitution allowed the framers to incorporate proven practices and principles while tailoring them to India’s specific needs.
Borrowed Features of Indian Constitution
| Borrowed From | Features |
| British Constitution | Parliamentary government, Rule of Law, legislative procedure, single citizenship, cabinet system, prerogative writs, doctrine of pleasure, parliamentary privileges and bicameralism. |
| American Constitution | Fundamental rights, independence of the judiciary, judicial review, impeachment of the president, removal of SC and HC judges and post of vice-president |
| Canadian Constitution | Federation with a strong Centre, vesting of residuary powers in the Centre, appointment of state governors by the Centre, and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. |
| Irish Constitution | Directive Principles of State Policy, nomination of members to Rajya Sabha and method of election of president. |
| Australian Constitution | Concurrent List, freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse, and a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament. |
| Weimar Constitution | Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency |
| Soviet Constitution | Fundamental duties and justice (social, economic and political) in the Preamble. |
| Government of India Act, 1935 | Federal Scheme, Office of Governor, Judiciary, Public Service Commissions, Emergency provisions and administrative details. |
| South African Constitution | Procedure for amendment of the Constitution and election of members of Rajya Sabha. |
| Japan |
Procedure Established by Law |
| France | Republic & the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble |
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