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VOL. 11, ISSUE 12 (2025)
Revisiting constitutional justice: Ideological evolution and contemporary relevance in India
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Harsha SM
Abstract

The Indian Constitution, now more than seven decades old, stands as one of the most profound democratic charters in the modern world. It embodies not only a legal framework but a moral vision—a vision of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity that transcends time. This paper, “Revisiting Constitutional Justice: Ideological Evolution and Contemporary Relevance in India,” examines how constitutional justice has evolved from the founding era to the present day, drawing upon the ideological foundations laid by the framers and their dynamic reinterpretation through judicial innovation. The study traces the transformation of constitutional ideology—from the social revolution envisioned by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and the Constituent Assembly, to the judiciary’s pivotal role in sustaining and expanding the meaning of justice through landmark judgments.

It further explores the principles of constitutional morality and social justice as guiding lights in maintaining the living character of the Constitution, especially amid contemporary challenges such as majoritarianism, inequality, and the need for institutional accountability. Through a critical study of judicial trends, including the emergence of doctrines like the basic structure, substantive due process, and transformative constitutionalism, this paper contends that constitutional justice in India has evolved from a textual promise to a lived moral reality. Ultimately, revisiting this trajectory affirms that the true strength of Indian democracy lies not merely in its legal architecture, but in the continuing dialogue between law, morality, and social transformation.
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Pages:70-74
How to cite this article:
Harsha SM "Revisiting constitutional justice: Ideological evolution and contemporary relevance in India". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 12, 2025, Pages 70-74
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