What holds a constitutional democracy together when society itself is divided?
In recent years, the idea of constitutional morality has emerged as one of the most powerful—and contested—concepts in Indian constitutional law. Invoked by courts to defend dignity, liberty, and minority rights, it has also sparked a deeper question: Is the Constitution merely a legal text, or a moral promise?
This book traces the historical evolution of constitutional morality, from its Western intellectual roots to its transformative articulation in Ambedkar’s constitutional vision. It explores the tension between constitutional values and popular morality, between democracy and majoritarianism, and between social tradition and individual freedom.
Can constitutional morality restrain power in an age of polarisation?
Can it protect dissent when public sentiment demands conformity?
And what does it truly mean to be faithful to the Constitution?
A timely and compelling work, this book offers an essential guide to the moral foundations of India’s constitutional democracy.
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Deepthi Seran
Deepthi Seran is a legal writer and constitutional law scholar based in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Sree Narayana Law College, Ernakulam, and an LL.M. in Constitutional Law with distinction from Saveetha School of Law, Chennai. She has been engaged in professional legal writing since 2021, producing research-based academic and practical content for various platforms. Her work focuses on constitutional morality, democratic governance, and contemporary developments in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. Deepthi has also completed internships with the District Legal Services Authority, the Child Welfare Committee, and legal chambers associated with the Madras High Court. Through her writing and scholarship, she seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of constitutional governance and democratic values in India.
