The Constitution Debate: Power, Rights and Democracy in India
An exclusive collection of essays from The Hindu Group explores the evolving interpretation of India’s Constitution amid deepening political and ideological divides. The volume brings together scholars, jurists, and journalists to examine how the Constitution continues to shape debates on federalism, secularism, individual rights, and democratic accountability. It highlights the tensions between institutional authority and popular will, and between constitutional morality and majoritarian impulses. The essays reflect on how landmark judgments, constitutional amendments, and civic movements have tested the resilience of India’s democratic framework. By situating contemporary challenges—such as freedom of expression, minority rights, and the balance of powers—within a historical and philosophical context, the collection urges renewed engagement with the Constitution as a living document. It aims to spark informed public discourse on preserving constitutional values in an era of rapid political transformation.
The Constitution Debate: Power, Rights and Democracy in India
