How does the debate over judicial activism in India reflect the evolving balance between constitutionalism, democratic accountability, and the role of the judiciary in shaping socio-political transformation?

Judicial Activism in India: Constitutionalism, Democratic Accountability, and Socio-Political Transformation The debate over judicial activism in India reflects one of the most profound dilemmas of modern constitutional democracies: how to reconcile the supremacy of the Constitution with the principles of democratic accountability, while simultaneously addressing structural deficits in governance and social justice. The trajectory of … Continue reading How does the debate over judicial activism in India reflect the evolving balance between constitutionalism, democratic accountability, and the role of the judiciary in shaping socio-political transformation?

How does the recognition of the Right to Privacy as an intrinsic part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution reshape the theoretical understanding of liberty, state power, and constitutionalism in the Indian democratic framework?

Recognition of the Right to Privacy under Article 21: Reconfiguring Liberty, State Power, and Constitutionalism in India Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s landmark judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), which recognized the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right intrinsic to Article 21 of the Constitution, marked a doctrinal watershed … Continue reading How does the recognition of the Right to Privacy as an intrinsic part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution reshape the theoretical understanding of liberty, state power, and constitutionalism in the Indian democratic framework?

“The Indian Constitution as a Lawyer’s Paradise”: A Critical Examination of Sir Ivor Jennings' Characterization Introduction Sir Ivor Jennings, an eminent British constitutional expert, famously referred to the Indian Constitution as a “lawyer’s paradise”—a phrase both evocative and provocative. This characterization captures the immense complexity, legal density, and interpretive openness of India’s constitutional framework. At … Continue reading “The Indian Constitution as a Lawyer’s Paradise”: Critically examine Sir Ivor Jennings’ characterization, exploring its implications for constitutional interpretation, judicial review, and the evolving nature of legal-constitutional discourse in India.

Evaluating the Indian Constitution as an Effort Toward a Social Revolution Abstract The Indian Constitution, framed between 1946 and 1950 by the Constituent Assembly, is widely regarded as a landmark document that laid the foundation for India’s democratic polity. Beyond providing a framework for governance, the Constitution has been described by scholars — notably Granville … Continue reading Evaluate the extent to which the framing of the Indian Constitution can be regarded as an effort toward a social revolution.

Introduction The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental Rights (FRs) are two essential pillars of the Indian Constitution, enshrined in Part IV and Part III, respectively. While Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable through the courts, the Directive Principles are non-justiciable but intended to guide the State in crafting policies aimed at promoting … Continue reading To What Extent Can the Directive Principles of State Policy Be Considered More Fundamental than Fundamental Rights in Realizing the Constitutional Vision of Socio-Economic Justice?