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₹902.00
₹1100.00 - No. of Classes 15
- Topics Covered 15
- Language English
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This specialized course module offers an intensive analysis of the Constitutional Framework of Citizenship and the evolving nature of the Constitution (Amendment) Acts, specifically curated for the UP PCS-J syllabus. The curriculum begins with a rigorous examination of Articles 5 to 11, distinguishing between citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution and the Parliament's plenary power to regulate citizenship by law under Article 11. Students will navigate the complexities of the Citizenship Act, 1955, including the five modes of acquisition—birth, descent, registration, naturalization, and incorporation of territory—while gaining a critical understanding of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, its cut-off dates, and its impact on the naturalization process for specific migratory groups.
The course further transitions into the Mechanics of Constitutional Amendments under Article 368, providing a granular look at the various procedures—simple majority, special majority, and the requirement of state ratification. Significant focus is placed on the "Doctrine of Basic Structure" as established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, ensuring aspirants can identify which amendments have historically challenged or reinforced this framework. By integrating recent Constitution Amendment Acts up to the current 2026 cycle, the module equips candidates with the technical precision and assertive legal terminology required to master high-yield questions in both the Preliminary and Substantive Law papers of the Uttar Pradesh Judicial Service examination.
Constitution Amendments & Citizenship
UP PCS‑J
Substantive Law (Paper II)
Section 1: Constitutional Amendments – The Amending Power
Part A: The Theory of Amendment
Article 368: Parliament’s amending power — Simple Majority, Special Majority, State
Shankari Prasad, Sajjan Singh, reversal in Golaknath
Basic Structure Doctrine Kesavananda Bharati (1973) — 50 years of constitutional legacy
Limited Amending Power: Minerva Mills, Waman R
Part B: Landmark & Recent Amendments
Foundational: 1st, 7th, 24th Amendments
The Mini Constitution:42nd Amendment Act, 1976 & corrective 44th Amendment Act, 1978
Modern Reformative Amendments:
2026 Focus: Judicial diversity & regional benches — Private Member initiatives vs. Executive intent
Section 2: Citizenship – The Law of the Land
Part A: Constitutional Provisions (Articles 5–11)
Commencement: Domicile (Art. 5), Migration (Art. 6 & 7)
Overseas Identity: Rights of persons of Indian origin (Art. 8)
Termination: Voluntary foreign citizenship (Art. 9)
Plenary Power: Article 11 — Parliament’s overriding authority
Part B: The Citizenship Act, 1955 & The 2019 Milestone
Acquisition & Loss: Birth, Descent, Registration, Naturalization, Incorporation; Renunciation, Termination, Deprivation
CAA, 2019:
Definition of “illegal migrant” & minority proviso
Reduced naturalization timelines (11 → 5 years)
Impact on 6th Schedule & ILP zones
Current Issues: NRC‑CAA linkage, Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha case, recent SC observations
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