Scribd
Upload
18 views15 pages

Indian Vs Turkish Constitution

The document compares the Indian and Turkish constitutions, focusing on their historical backgrounds, structures, secularism, fundamental rights, and judicial systems. Key differences include India's federal system and independent judiciary versus Turkey's unitary system and centralized control, particularly post-2016. Both constitutions aim for democratic governance but reflect their unique historical contexts and approaches to secularism and rights.

Uploaded by

zaingillaniofficial
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
18 views15 pages

Indian Vs Turkish Constitution

The document compares the Indian and Turkish constitutions, focusing on their historical backgrounds, structures, secularism, fundamental rights, and judicial systems. Key differences include India's federal system and independent judiciary versus Turkey's unitary system and centralized control, particularly post-2016. Both constitutions aim for democratic governance but reflect their unique historical contexts and approaches to secularism and rights.

Uploaded by

zaingillaniofficial
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 15

Comparison of Indian and Turkish

Constitutions
• A Deep yet Simple Analysis
• Presented by: [Your Name]
• Date: [Date]
Introduction
• Objective: To compare key features of the
Indian and Turkish constitutions.
• Focus Areas:
• - Historical background
• - Structure
• - Secularism & Religion
• - Fundamental rights
• - Amendments
• - Judicial system
Historical Background
• India:
• - Adopted: 26 January 1950
• - Influenced by British, Irish, and American
systems
• - Result of freedom struggle
• Turkey:
• - Current Constitution: 7 November 1982
• - Influenced by European systems
• - From Ottoman Empire to Republic
Structure & Length
• India:
• - Longest written constitution
• - Detailed and specific
• - Emphasis on justice, liberty, equality
• Turkey:
• - Shorter and more concise
• - Emphasis on indivisible unity and secularism
Nature of Government
• India:
• - Federal parliamentary republic
• - President (ceremonial), PM (executive)
• Turkey:
• - Unitary presidential republic
• - President holds executive power since 2017
Secularism & Religion
• India:
• - Secular, respects all religions
• - Religious freedom allowed
• Turkey:
• - Strict secularism (laicism)
• - State controls religion through Diyanet
Fundamental Rights
• India:
• - Rights like equality, speech, religion
• - Enforceable by courts
• Turkey:
• - Similar rights
• - Often restricted in practice for public
order/security
Judiciary System
• India:
• - Independent judiciary
• - Supreme Court has strong review powers
• Turkey:
• - Constitutional Court and other bodies
• - Judiciary seen as less independent post-2016
Amendment Process
• India:
• - Three types of amendments
• - No referendums
• Turkey:
• - Requires 3/5 parliamentary support
• - Referendums used for major changes
Political System
• India:
• - Parliamentary democracy
• - Regular elections, active multi-party system
• Turkey:
• - Shifted to Presidential system in 2017
• - Concerns about political freedom
Notable Features
• India:
• - Affirmative action
• - Directive Principles
• - Emergency powers
• Turkey:
• - Strong national identity
• - Military's historical role
• - State religious control
Key Similarities
• - Written constitutions
• - Emphasis on democracy, secularism
• - Fundamental rights and judicial review
• - Constitutional amendments possible
Key Differences
• India:
• - Federal, decentralized
• - Independent judiciary
• Turkey:
• - Unitary, centralized
• - Stricter media and religious control
Conclusion
• Both aim for democratic and secular
governance.
• India: more pluralism and legal safeguards.
• Turkey: more centralized control, especially
post-2016.
• Each reflects its unique historical context.
Questions & Discussion
• Thank you!
• Any questions or points for discussion?

You might also like