There is no judicial unanimity on what constitute the basic features of Indian Constitution. Some of the basic features as pronounced by the supreme court so far are:

1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Republican and parliamentary form of government
3. Secular character of the Constitution
4. Separation of powers between the legislature, Executive and the Judiciary
5. Federal character of the Constitution
6. Directive Principles of State Policy
7. Unity and integrity of the nation
8. Sovereignty of India
9. Democratic character of the polity
10. Free and fair electrons
11. Judicial review
12. Rule of law
13. Independence of Judiciary
14. Principle of equality
15. Harmonius balance between FRs and DPSP