Question 3GS2GS2

The Indian Constitution has been successful in providing a framework for liberal democracy to flourish in India. Analyse

Introduction

Indian Constitution is fundamental law of the land

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Main Body

Indian Constitution is fundamental law of the land, which provides for conception, organisation and function of state in order to establish liberal democracy in India. Indian Constitution & Liberal democracy: (1) Article 325 provides for Adult franchise and Article 324 for free and fair election in India. (2) Article 19 provides citizen with freedom of speech & expression critical for liberal democracy. (3) Supreme Court time and again highlighted that liberal democratic principle are part of basic structure [PULC Judgment]

4Article 21 provision for right to dignified life and freedom against exploitation by state. (5) DPSPs provides for separation of power and equal representation of all section. Not quite successful in providing liberal democracy: → Flawed Democracy - 54/180 countries in EIU Democracy Index → Curbing of dissent in name of sedition & hate speech → ISO/130 in laws freedom Index Constitution can only provide a basic framework, but it will be bad on good based on people who rule - BR Ambedkar

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Conclusion

Constitution can only provide a basic framework, but it will be bad on good based on people who rule - BR Ambedkar

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Open original scan

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Topper

Pakshal

AIR 82071

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Fundamental Rights

Liberal Democracy Framework

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