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Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur connected Sunday described the Indian Constitution arsenic much than a foundational text, calling it “an experience, a reflection of heavy emotion, doctrine and a profound consciousness of belongingness.”
He was speaking astatine a programme marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution, organised by the Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association (APHCAA). The lawsuit was attended by Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Justice Thakur highlighted the transformative relation of the Constitution successful shaping modern India. During the British rule, helium said, astir Indians were unfamiliar with the precise ideas of democracy, law governance and cardinal rights. “People suffered successful galore ways and demanded state successful quality existence,” helium observed.
Speaking astir the halfway objectives enshrined successful the Constitution, helium said it affirms the unity and integrity of a sovereign republic whose authorization flows from the people. It guarantees social, economical and governmental justice, equality and cardinal freedoms, portion extending protections to minorities, the disadvantaged and the poor.
Recalling the monumental task of drafting the Constitution, Justice Thakur noted: “The Constitution was adopted with 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 8 Schedules. Even erstwhile it was framed, it began to look inadequate. Society keeps changing, and with it the needs and aspirations of citizens.” He pointed retired that this improvement has resulted successful 106 law amendments truthful far.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, successful his address, credited Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with giving India a Constitution that strengthened ideology and created opportunities for radical from each backgrounds.
Discussing the 4 pillars of democracy, helium said the Legislature draws its legitimacy from periodic elections, the Executive functions arsenic a imperishable organization mechanism, and the Judiciary enjoys stableness and corrective authority. He noted that the media scenery has undergone a melodramatic shift, moving from trusted newspapers specified arsenic The Hindu to an epoch wherever “every idiosyncratic is an editor” connected societal media, often penning thing astir anyone.
Mr. Naidu besides underscored Ambedkar’s publication successful guaranteeing “one person–one vote,” pointing retired that respective countries historically denied voting rights to many, including women.
Meanwhile, APHCAA president K. Chidambaram requested the Chief Minister to allot onshore for the relation and for lodging for advocates successful Amaravati. The Chief Minister gave in-principle support during the lawsuit itself.
