{"id":14522,"date":"2023-11-02T13:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T13:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14522"},"modified":"2024-02-05T12:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T12:24:09","slug":"the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.\u201d Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty. (15M, 250 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2023<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2023-gs-1-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f3f8e72d7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/#Body\" title=\"Body\">Body<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/#Dynamic_nature_of_the_Indian_Constitution\" title=\"Dynamic nature of the Indian Constitution&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Dynamic nature of the Indian Constitution&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/the-constitution-of-india-is-a-living-instrument-with-capabilities-of-enormous-dynamism-it-is-a-constitution-made-for-a-progressive-society-illustrate-with-special-reference-to-the\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Constitution of India embodies a dynamic essence, evolving with societal advancements. Its provisions, notably Article 21, protect the right to life and personal liberty, continually broadening its scope to encompass environmental protection, privacy, and reproductive autonomy. This evolution reflects a forward-looking framework fostering societal progress and individual empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A<strong> <\/strong>quote by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar says that \u201c constitution is not mere a lawyer&#8217;s document , its vehicle of life , its spirit is always the spirit of age. \u201dIt signifies the constitution of India to be a living document .&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dynamic_nature_of_the_Indian_Constitution\"><\/span>Dynamic nature of the Indian Constitution&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Article 368 of the constitution deals with the powers of the parliament to amend the constitution and its procedure .However , parliament cannot amend those provisions which form the basic structure of the constitution&nbsp; &#8211; SC &#8211; Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Indian constitution is open to interpretations by the supreme court and amendment by the parliament .Whereas , countries like Sri Lanka and Nepal have changed the constitution multiple times instead of amending it .&nbsp;<\/li><li>expanding horizons of right to life and personal liberty -article 21 is the most progressive provision of our constitution which has changed its horizons with passage of time &#8211; SC in Maneka Gandhi case &#8211; not merely animal existence or survival but it includes in its ambit all those aspects of life which makes man\u2019s life meaningful , complete , worth living.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>right to privacy &#8211; Putt swamy case-&nbsp; the court stated that right to privacy is an inherent and integral part of part iii of the constitution.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Protection of sexual minorities, Navtej johar case- decriminalized homosexuality (art377),the supreme court has stated unequivocally that lgbt people&#8217;s decision to engage in intimate sexual relations with people of the same sex is a matter of personal choice. it represents their autonomy and self-determination.&nbsp;<\/li><li>&nbsp;right to marry a person of one\u2019s choice, Hadia case-SC held that influencing an adult\u2019s choice of partner would be a violation of the fundamental right to privacy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Joseph shine vs union of India, 2018 -The Supreme Court of India Decriminalized adultery as it was&nbsp; violative of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution of India<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>.mc Mehta case &#8211; right to clean Envi-The judgement established the principle of \u2018absolute liability\u2019, industries engaged in hazardous activities are strictly liable for any harm caused to people or the environment. Highlighted importance of public participation in environmental decision-making, and the need for strict enforcement of environmental regulations.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Uttarakhand case &#8211; The Uttarakhand High Court declared the rivers Yamuna and Ganga as legal or juridical persons, enjoying all the rights, duties and liabilities of a living person.&nbsp;<\/li><li>right to livelihood &#8211; Olga Telis vs Bombay municipal corporation pavement dwellers case -eviction of pavement dwellers using unreasonable force, without giving them a chance to explain is unconstitutional. It is a violation of their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/daily-updates\/daily-news-analysis\/right-livelihood-award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>right to livelihood .&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, The constitution of India is&nbsp; a living document with adapting nature , in terms of demands , needs and aspirations of the citizens. This is best reflected in Article 21 which is the most evolved article and has expanded the new horizons of right to personal life and liberty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. Learn through Videos &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3vOD8sU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> <\/li><li>2. 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