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Which statement best captures the trajectory of constitutional developments in India during 2020-2026?
- Constitutional changes have been minimal and technical
- Developments reflect dynamic interaction between judicial interpretation, legislative amendments, and executive action, addressing contemporary challenges while testing constitutional boundaries
- All changes have been through formal constitutional amendments only
- Recent developments have reduced the scope of fundamental rights
Answer: Developments reflect dynamic interaction between judicial interpretation, legislative amendments, and executive action, addressing contemporary challenges while testing constitutional boundaries
Recent constitutional developments (2020-2026): (a) Judicial interpretation: Puttaswamy (privacy), Navtej Singh Johar (LGBTQ+ rights), ADR (electoral bonds), Supriyo (same-sex marriage) - courts balancing rights with state interests, (b) Legislative amendments: 103rd-106th Amendments (reservation, women's representation), new criminal laws, data protection law - Parliament adapting framework to contemporary needs, (c) Executive action: Article 370 abrogation, demonetization, digital governance initiatives - testing limits of executive power, (d) Federal dynamics: GST Council functioning, Governor-State tensions, State OBC lists - evolving Centre-State relations. Overall trajectory: Constitution as living document, dynamically interpreted and amended to address digital age, identity politics, federal cooperation, rights expansion, while basic structure doctrine preserves core constitutional identity. Continuous dialogue among branches of government, civil society, and citizens shapes constitutional evolution.