NATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY,

BHOPAL

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II

A PROJECT SYNOPSIS ON

“Historical Background and Evolution of Fundamental Rights

in Indian Judiciary”

Submitted by: Somya Yadav

Roll Number: 2018 B.A. LL.B. 37
II Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
Date of Submission: September 6, 2019
Introduction
Sixty eight years ago the constitution of India was framed. It all started from December 9th 1946
when in the constituent assembly convened to embark on the endeavour of framing of the Indian
constitution that was acceptable to all sections of free India. The Constituent Assembly drafted the
Constitution over a course of three years. What emerged after thirty-six months of protracted and
animated deliberations was the longest constitution ever drafted in the world.
The framers of this constitution etched to this constitution an impressive array of Fundamental Rights.
The framers also vested the Supreme Court with the power to declare the law and quash as
unconstitutional any law or order that transgresses any fundamental right, a power otherwise known
as “Judicial Review”.
This Project deals with the history and evolution of fundamental rights in India with special reference
to the judiciary.

Statement of Problem
How has the role of judiciary evolved with respect to fundamental rights?

Hypothesis

That the judiciary has got empowered with the passage of time.

Learning Objectives

1. To analyze the history of Fundamental Rights.

2. To understand the evolution of Fundamental Rights.

3. To understand the role of judiciary with respect to Fundamental Rights.

Research Objective

The research method used for the present research article is traditional Doctrinal research
method. As most of the information can be sought from the available literature. I have used books,
journals, research articles and online websites for preparation of the same.
Review of Literature

1. Bare Act, Constitution of India; All India Reporter

2. The Constitution of India; V.N. Shukla

3. www.indiankanoon.org

4. www.legalservicesindia.com

Chapterization
Introduction

Fundamental Rights

History of Fundamental Rights

Reasons for criticism of Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Constitution of India

Violation of Fundamental Rights

Article 32

Evolution of Fundamental Rights in Judiciary

Analysis and Conclusion

References and Bibliography