Topic: Indian Constitution– historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.
1) “Interpretation of the Constitution is a work in progress.” Comment. (250 words)
Indian polity by Lakshmikant
Why this question:
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Constitutional Day celebrations organized by Supreme Court to mark the 70th Anniversary of the adoption of our constitution.
Key demand of the question:
The answer must analyse in what way the process of interpretation of Indian constitution is a work in progress.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Highlight the mechanisms that allow interpretation of the Indian constitution.
Body:
Explain the role of Judiciary and the parliament, explain in what way they interpret the Indian constitution continuously and explain the role played by them in different cases (examples).
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
