The Indian Constitution has 8 basic principles. 

Sovereignty: 

• India is a Sovereign Democratic Republic. 
• The Indian people has sovereign (or) supreme power. 

Fundamental Rights: 

• Indian Constitution provide basic fundamental rights to all citizens without discrimination. 

Directive Principles: 

• These are guidelines to frame laws. These are not enforceable by the courts. 

Cabinet Government (or) Parliamentary Type of Government:

• A Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.

Secularism: 

• Secularism is the basic structure of Indian Constitution. The government respects all religions. It does not uplift or degrade any particular religion. 

Socialism: 

• The world Socialism was added to the preamble by the 42nd amendment- It implies social and economic equality.

 Federalism: 

• The Constitution provides a federal structure. The powers are specifically divided between central and state government.

Independent judiciary: 

• India has an independent and integrated judiciary.