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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

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of interests of minorities?

संसद कार्यवाही की समय सीमा किस अनुच्छेद में उल्लिखित है?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

उच्च न्यायालयों का गठन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

भारतीय संविधान में नागरिकों के मौलिक अधिकार किस दस्तावेज़ में वर्णित हैं?