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UPSC CSE Mains 2021 · GS2

‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.

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Theme

T84 Constitutional morality

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks the meaning of constitutional morality, its judicial application, and its role in balancing judicial independence and accountability.

What to cover

Origin: Grote, Ambedkar's use in the Constituent Assembly
Cases: Manoj Narula, NCT of Delhi 2018, Navtej Johar, Sabarimala
Critique: vague, judges' subjective morality
Application to judicial accountability

Writing the answer

Define, cite cases, give critique

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 2 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

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