The constitution of India is regarded as the supreme law which documents fundamental duties political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. B.R. Ambedkar was the chief architect and chairman of the drafting committee.
Indian constitution is considered as the longest inscribed constitution of any country. The constitution of India was adopted by the constituent assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and became operational on 26 January 1950. And thus India rejoices its republic day on 26th of January declaring India as sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizen justice, equality and liberty and endeavors to promote fraternity.
Indian constitution is known as the living document because it has a special amending procedure and it can be changed in due course of time. It is flexible enough to allow & accept 122 Constitutional amendments. It is recognized as a living document because it was made in a way to regulate to the fluctuating times and the conditions of the country. It admits alterations and revisions easily. Thus, the Indian constitution is also known as ‘Scissors and Patchworks’.