The Constitution of India

The fundamental law of defines India as a Union of States. It provides for the admission or establishment of new States and citizenship in India. It enshrines fundamental rights including right to equality (which encompasses equality before the law, prohibition against discrimination and abolition of untouchability and titles), right to freedom (freedom of speech and right to education), right against exploitation (prohibitions against human trafficking, forced labor and child labor), right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights and right to constitutional remedies. It also sets forth directive principles of state policy and fundamental duties of every citizen in India. It provides for the structure of government which consists of the Executive, the Parliament and the Union Judiciary. It also provides for the structure of government at the State level.