McGraw Hill is proud to present the fifth edition of Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth. The book itself needs no introduction. It is without doubt one of the most well liked and comprehensive books on the subject and has been a consistent bestseller for many years. It has turn out to be a will have to-read book for aspirants appearing in more than a few competitive examinations, especially the civil products and services examinations. The wide variety and scope of issues that it covers also makes it valuable to postgraduates, research scholars, academics and general readers who are interested in the country’s political, civil and constitutional issues. This new, fifth edition, has seven new chapters added, together with four new appendices. The extant chapters have been completely revised and up to date with latest developments.