Cracking Constitutional Law for CLAT: A Student’s Playbook

1. Map the Constitution – The Blueprint

Before you dive into case law, get a bird’s‑eye view of the Constitution. Treat the Preamble as your compass: it tells you the purpose of every provision. Sketch a quick cheat‑sheet: List the 12 Fundamental Rights, 12 Fundamental Duties, the 7 Articles on Directive Principles, and the 5 Schedules that matter for CLAT. When you see Article 14 and Article 15 side‑by‑side, remember they both hinge on equality but with different scopes – a nuance that examiners love to test.

2. Article 21 – The Heartbeat of Rights

Article 21 is the star of the show. Start with the landmark Maneka Gandhi v.