Constitution Quote by Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly
““In a way, this judgment has taken forward the jurisprudential strategy in Vishaka of reading into our constitutional law the global concepts of human rights, which are inseparable and inalienable from the evolving standards of decency in a ripening democracy.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court judgment, Vishaka case, India, 1997
The judgment integrates global human‑rights standards into Indian constitutional law, reflecting evolving societal decency.
In simple terms: Global human rights are applied to Indian law.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and apply international norms domestically.
Themes
human rights
constitutional law
democracy
jurisprudence
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
legal
judicial
When to use this quote
- policy making
- judicial decisions
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
global standards
decent society
legal interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can courts balance global norms with local traditions?
- What mechanisms ensure consistent application?
A Different Perspective
May face resistance from traditionalist legal circles.
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