Justice B N.Rau - The Constitution of India ©RohitSinghNegi_Reshmi Nair
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887–1953) was an eminent Indian civil servant, jurist, and diplomat who served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly during the drafting of the Indian Constitution. His role was crucial yet non-political, focusing on providing the legal and structural foundation for the document. Early life and education Academic excellence: Rau was born in Mangalore in 1887 and demonstrated exceptional academic talent from an early age. He was educated at Presidency College, Madras, and later earned a scholarship to Trinity College, Cambridge. Civil service career: After completing his studies at Cambridge, he joined the Indian Civil Service (ICS) in 1910. He served in various capacities, including as a judge in Bengal and as a legal adviser. Role in Drafting The Constitution Advisory role: As Constitutional Adviser, Rau's primary function was to prepare the initial, rough Draft of The Constitution. He underto...
