Constitution Quote by Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly
““No authority under the Constitution is supreme: the Constitution is supreme and all the authorities function under the supreme law of the land.’15””
About This Quote
Source Judgment: Supreme Court of India, 2005
Constitution supersedes all authorities; all must obey the supreme law.
In simple terms: Constitution is supreme over all authorities.
Key Takeaway
Uphold constitutional primacy.
Themes
law
government
rights
principles
Mood
formal
educational
Type
juridical
principled
When to use this quote
- legal education
- policy drafting
- judicial review
Key Concepts
constitutional supremacy
rule of law
checks and balances
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this principle protect citizens?
- What challenges arise in enforcement?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of “supreme law” can vary.
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