Imprint of the British Constitution on the Indian Constitution

Imprint of the British Constitution on the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution, while a unique and comprehensive document, undeniably bears the imprint of the British Constitution due to India's long colonial history under British rule.  India adopted a parliamentary system of government, which is a significant feature of the British Constitution. The Indian system mirrors the British model, with a President as the ceremonial head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. The Indian Parliament, like the British Parliament, is bicameral, consisting of the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), similar to the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the UK. The concept of the rule of law, central to the British legal system, is also enshrined in the Indian Constitution. The supremacy of the Constitution, equality before the law, and the protection of individual rights are principles that reflect British legal traditions. India's Cabinet system, where the executive power is exercised by…