Vol. 7, Issue 3, Part A (2021)

Abstract
India has adopted the parliamentary system of democracy as found in Britain. The constitution which came into force on January 26th, 1950 upholds the principles of Liberty, Equality, and fundamental Rights. It also introduces the other features of democracy like Adult Franchise, Periodical elections, Freedom of press, local self-Government institutions, secret ballot system, Decentralization of power, Independent Judiciary, political parties etc., unlike, the colonial master, the UK, India preferred a Republican government. Here public offices are open to all eligible citizens and there is no place for hereditary principle.