The concept of constitutional morality in the provisions of the constitutional judiciary

Section: Article
غلاف مجلة الحقوق
Published
Mar 17, 2026
Pages
380-404

Abstract

Constitutional morality  is a newly emerging concept developed by the   historian George Grote and quoted by the  jurist Ambedkar, the aim of which is to sanctify the Constitution , any conflict of interests resolved by peaceful methods, belief in pluralism in society, ensure a decent life and equality aimed at democracy, this concept encourages dynamic interpretation of the Constitution and judicial creativity, The Supreme Court of India worked on it without laying the foundations explaining how to use it, made it subject to criticism that it goes beyond the principle of separation of powers, which requires finding a clear definition of it that avoids ambiguity and the scope of its application in order to prevent its abuse by judges according to their personal preferences and opinions, and then working to spread awareness of it among all categories of people to preserve their rights from being infringed by state authorities

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