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Concept of Constitutional Morality

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Constitutional morality refers to the adherence to core constitutional principles—justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity—in governance and public life. It transcends mere text, emphasizing the underlying ethos of the Constitution. Courts have invoked this principle in decisions related to social reforms (e.g., decriminalization of certain personal laws). Upholding constitutional morality ensures that legislative and executive actions reflect India’s pluralistic spirit, checks majority tendencies, and preserves the sanctity of fundamental rights. By fostering reasoned debate and respectful dissent, it guides officials and citizens to maintain the Constitution’s integrity in evolving socio-political contexts.

Practice Questions

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

Who is the first citizen of India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?