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Constitution Assignment
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ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION: In a discussion on the experience of the working of our Constitution, three
speakers took three different positions
Person B: The Constitution made solemn promises of ensuring liberty, equality and
fraternity. Since this has not happened, the Constitution has failed.
Person C: The Constitution has not failed us. We have failed the Constitution.
Do you agree with any of these positions? If yes, why? If not, what is your own position?
Substantiate with relevant examples?
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EXAMPLES: -
Supreme Court and the High Courts have the powers of judicial
review.
It is true that the country is yet to entirely achieve the stated goals of
liberty, equality and fraternity, it must be also remembered that
these goals are not a static but dynamic process since society is
always evolving.
The political leaders are playing the politics caste and religion
games to use this as their vote bank. The court of judiciary must
impede in the working of the executive and the legislature.
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The press and the media are playing a more active role so that the
caste barriers are grow weak and the condition of the weaker
sections of the people will improve.
EXAMPLE: -
Thus, it is right to say by B that goals are not achieved, and the
constitution has failed to fulfil the needs of the individuals.
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Person C: The Constitution has not failed us. We have failed the
Constitution.
The people who are responsible for executing and implementing the
principles of the constitution have failed to do so because of their
self-interest and dishonesty.
The caste and currently rising communalism in India that has failed
the constitution.
DEV AGARWAL
B.COM (P) – C
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