Indian Polity and Governance

Regulating Acts (1773 to 1858)

The Regulating Act of 1773 was the first step by the British Parliament to regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India.
It established the post of Governor-General of Bengal, with Warren Hastings being the first to hold the position.
It provided for a Supreme Court in Calcutta to administer justice.
The Act aimed to curb the corruption and mismanagement of the East India Company.
The Amending Act of 1781 clarified the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and reduced c

The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of India, establishing the framework for political principles, procedures, and government powers.
It was drafted by the Constituent Assembly and adopted on November 26, 1949, coming into effect on January 26, 1950.
Indian Constitution is known for being a blend of the best features from other world constitutions.
From the Government of India Act, 1935, India adopted the federal scheme, office of the Governor, judiciary structure, and emergency provision

The term polity refers to the system of governance or political organization within a society.
It encompasses the structure, processes, and institutions of governance and decision-making.
Polity includes formal institutions like the government and informal structures like social organizations.
In the Indian context, polity focuses on the functioning of the democratic system as enshrined in the Constitution.
The scope of polity includes the study of political ideologies,