The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world. Navigating its 400+ articles, 12 schedules, and numerous amendments can be daunting. D.D. Basu’s book is considered mandatory reading for several reasons:

Added by the 42nd Amendment, Basu reviews the civic and moral obligations of Indian citizens. 4. The Federal Structure: Union-State Relations

Given its age, a major concern for any reader is whether the book is up-to-date. The answer is yes. The book is now in its , published in 2026. This feat is managed by the publisher, LexisNexis , which regularly enlists experts to revise the text, incorporating the latest legislative changes and notable Supreme Court judgments.