Lexis Nexis’s Constitution of India (Pkt.Size) by P M Bakshi – 20th Edition 2025.

P.M. Bakshi’s The Constitution of India has long served as the definitive clear and concise ready-reckoner for India’s foundational legal document. In its 20th Edition (2025), this pocket-sized book continues to offer a comprehensive, article-by-article commentary that provides accurate and up-to-date information on legislative developments. Designed for portability without sacrificing depth, it is the ultimate quick-reference tool for the active practitioner and the dedicated student.

Comprehensive Yet Concise

This edition achieves the perfect balance between exhaustive coverage and accessible reading.

• Legislative Accuracy: Traces the evolution of the Constitution by including all legislative amendments from 1951 up to the latest Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023.

• Judicial Integration: The bare text is supported by significant judicial pronouncements. Landmark and recent cases, such as Bihar Rajya Dafadar Chaukidar Panchayat v State of Bihar, are integrated directly into the notes following the relevant articles.

• Analytical Clarity: Each article is followed by concise, reader-friendly notes that strip away unnecessary jargon, instantly aiding the reader’s understanding of complex constitutional mechanics.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Lawyers & Judges: The ideal physical size for carrying into courtrooms for immediate reference during hearings and drafting.

• Law Students & Academicians: An invaluable, lightweight resource for LL.B./LL.M. classes and constitutional law research.

• UPSC & Civil Services Aspirants: Provides the exact, updated bare text and summaries needed for the Indian Polity syllabus.

• General Readers: Anyone interested in comprehensively understanding their fundamental rights and the framework of the Indian Republic.

About the Author

P. M. Bakshi

P. M. Bakshi was a distinguished legal scholar who served as the Former Director of the Indian Law Institute and was a former member of the Law Commission of India. Beyond his legendary work on the Constitution, he authored numerous authoritative administrative and legal texts, including the Law of Affidavits, Dictionary of Business Law, Law of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Introduction to Legislative Drafting. His meticulous, analytical style has made his commentaries standard reference materials across India.

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