Constitution Quote by Manmohan Singh
“Judiciary must be encouraged to find ways and means to regulate its own affairs - consistent with the spirit of the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Address, India, 2015
The judiciary should be empowered to self‑regulate within constitutional spirit, ensuring independence and adaptability.
In simple terms: Courts need freedom to manage themselves.
Key Takeaway
Support judicial self‑governance.
Themes
law
constitution
independence
Mood
analytical
formal
Type
policy
legal
When to use this quote
- court reforms
- policy debates
- legal education
Key Concepts
legal theory
checks and balances
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance autonomy and accountability?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Self‑regulation may risk bias without oversight.
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