Constitution is a living document which has been given to us by one leaders for the governance of the country.
Main Body
Constitution - mere skeleton DPSP → constituted instructions to state for governance → require legislative enactments → held force political opinion. Fundamental duties → to make responsible citizens → require legislative for enforcement. Fundamental rights under Art 21 → provide a garnent of rights → government legislations, policies, decisions give lead force. Art 13 → abolished uniformity but government enacted protection of Civil Rights Act, CCST prevention of Atrocities Act. Power of speaker to decide disqualification petitions (Xth Schedule - ave motion Power to speakers.
Parliamentary privileges based on conventions. Many provisions are based on conventions not explicitly mentioned. Constituionalism - soul of democracy: Following of constitutional norms in legislative enforcement. Government implementing DPSP through action & legislations (Minimum Wages Act for Art 43). People abiding and respecting constitutional ideas → efface realization of vision of fundamental duties. Judicial action bore by PIL mechanism to ensure rule of law & social justice. Viclaration guidelines against harassment. Basic structure doctrine to protect the core ideals of constitution.
— Nidhi Goyal · AIR 91
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Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Evolution and Features
Living Constitution
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