Abstract The concept of constitutional morality plays a pivotal role in modern democratic systems, as it provides governing institutions with a moral compass that extends beyond mere legal frameworks. The objective of this research paper is to conduct a comparative study examining how the concept of constitutional morality has evolved within the distinct constitutional systems of India and the United Kingdom, and the role it plays in the protection and enhancement of democratic values. This study employs a qualitative research methodology to analyze judicial pronouncements, statutes, philosophical literature, and constitutional conventions. In India, grounded in a written constitution, the judiciary actively and explicitly invokes constitutional morality to safeguard social justice, individual liberty, and equality. Conversely, in the United Kingdom characterized by an unwritten constitution, parliamentary sovereignty, and long-standing traditions constitutional morality is reflected more indirectly. A comparative analysis reveals that, in both nations, constitutional morality plays a crucial role in sustaining the quality of the democratic order; however, the nature of its expression and the mechanisms for its implementation differ. While judicial activism serves as the primary vehicle in India, institutional traditions and parliamentary processes hold greater significance in the United Kingdom. Thus, this research elucidates the multifaceted dimensions of constitutional morality, underscoring it as a dynamic and context-specific concept that operates distinctly within varying constitutional structures, thereby contributing to the strengthening of democratic values.
Krushna Dnyandev Ruikar (Thu,) studied this question.
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