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The concept of 'Constitutional Morality' in Indian jurisprudence was notably emphasized by which constitutional scholar and later adopted by the Supreme Court?

  1. R. Ambedkar
  2. Granville Austin
  3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and later judicial pronouncements
  4. M.C. Setalvad

Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and later judicial pronouncements

Constitutional Morality origin: (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar used the term in Constituent Assembly debates (November 1948) while defending draft Constitution, emphasizing adherence to constitutional forms and procedures, (b) Judicial adoption: Supreme Court explicitly invoked concept in Navtej Singh Johar (2018), Puttaswamy (2017), and other cases, (c) Meaning: Fidelity to constitutional values (liberty, equality, fraternity, rule of law) beyond mere legal compliance; guides interpretation and application of constitutional provisions. Illustrates living constitutionalism: concepts evolve through democratic practice and judicial interpretation.

Topic Constitutional Morality - Definition and Source
Exam Relevance Constitutional morality origin critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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