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Daily Reading 9th March

Constitutional Amendments: Safeguards vs. Misuse

A constitution is not a static document but a living organism that must adapt to the changing needs of a society. The Indian Constitution provides for its own amendment under Article 368, a mechanism that allows it to evolve. However, this power to amend is a double-edged sword. While it provides flexibility, it also carries the potential for misuse by a government with a brute majority. The debate over whether any part of the Constitution is so sacrosanct that it cannot be altered is a perennial one in Indian constitutional law, balancing the need for change with the preservation of core principles.

The history of constitutional amendments in India is replete with instances of both progressive change and egregious misuse. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 is often cited as a prime example of the latter, where the government ostensibly sought to implement Directive Principles but, in reality, attempted to subvert the democratic framework and grant itself unfettered powers. Such actions demonstrate the risk of using the amendment process to undermine the very principles the Constitution is meant to protect. In this dynamic, the judiciary has often acted as a crucial bulwark against executive and legislative overreach.

The most significant safeguard against such misuse is the "Basic Structure Doctrine," a judicial principle that emerged from the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973). This doctrine holds that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its "basic structure." This is a profound and somewhat ambiguous concept, including elements like democracy, federalism, secularism, and the rule of law. Proponents argue that this doctrine is essential to prevent the erosion of constitutional fundamentals, while detractors claim it is an undemocratic judicial innovation that allows judges to circumvent the will of the people’s representatives. This remains a highly contentious issue.

Therefore, a judicious balance is imperative. It is essential to ameliorate the conditions that necessitate amendments while having robust safeguards against their misuse. The dialogue between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial review is ongoing. For the constitutional framework to remain resilient, it is imperative that any amendment is guided by a spirit of national consensus and constitutional morality, rather than transient political expediency.

संवैधानिक संशोधन: सुरक्षा उपाय बनाम दुरुपयोग

संविधान एक स्थिर दस्तावेज़ नहीं है, बल्कि एक जीवित जीव है जिसे समाज की बदलती ज़रूरतों के अनुकूल होना चाहिए। भारतीय संविधान अनुच्छेद 368 के तहत अपने स्वयं के संशोधन (amendment) का प्रावधान करता है, एक ऐसा तंत्र जो इसे विकसित होने की अनुमति देता है। हालाँकि, संशोधन की यह शक्ति एक दोधारी तलवार है। जबकि यह लचीलापन प्रदान करता है, इसमें भारी बहुमत वाली सरकार द्वारा दुरुपयोग की संभावना भी होती है। यह बहस कि क्या संविधान का कोई भी हिस्सा इतना पवित्र (sacrosanct) है कि उसे बदला नहीं जा सकता, भारतीय संवैधानिक कानून में एक चिरस्थायी (perennial) बहस है, जो मूल सिद्धांतों के संरक्षण के साथ परिवर्तन की आवश्यकता को संतुलित करती है।

भारत में संवैधानिक संशोधनों का इतिहास प्रगतिशील परिवर्तन और घोर (egregious) दुरुपयोग दोनों के उदाहरणों से भरा है। 1976 का 42वां संशोधन अधिनियम अक्सर बाद वाले का एक प्रमुख उदाहरण के रूप में उद्धृत किया जाता है, जहां सरकार ने प्रकट रूप से (ostensibly) निदेशक सिद्धांतों को लागू करने की मांग की, लेकिन वास्तव में, लोकतांत्रिक ढांचे को नष्ट करने (subvert) और खुद को अप्रतिबंधित (unfettered) शक्तियां प्रदान करने का प्रयास किया। ऐसी कार्रवाइयां संशोधन प्रक्रिया का उपयोग उन सिद्धांतों को कमजोर करने के जोखिम को दर्शाती हैं जिनकी रक्षा के लिए संविधान बनाया गया है। इस गतिशीलता में, न्यायपालिका ने अक्सर कार्यपालिका और विधायी अतिक्रमण के खिलाफ एक महत्वपूर्ण सुरक्षा कवच (bulwark) के रूप में कार्य किया है।

इस तरह के दुरुपयोग के खिलाफ सबसे महत्वपूर्ण सुरक्षा उपाय "मूल संरचना सिद्धांत" है, जो एक न्यायिक सिद्धांत है जो ऐतिहासिक केशवानंद भारती मामले (1973) से उभरा है। यह सिद्धांत मानता है कि जबकि संसद को संविधान में संशोधन करने की शक्ति है, वह इसकी "मूल संरचना" को नहीं बदल सकती है। यह एक गहन और कुछ हद तक अस्पष्ट (ambiguous) अवधारणा है, जिसमें लोकतंत्र, संघवाद, धर्मनिरपेक्षता और कानून के शासन जैसे तत्व शामिल हैं। समर्थक (Proponents) तर्क देते हैं कि यह सिद्धांत संवैधानिक मूल सिद्धांतों के क्षरण को रोकने के लिए आवश्यक है, जबकि आलोचक (detractors) दावा करते हैं कि यह एक अलोकतांत्रिक न्यायिक नवाचार है जो न्यायाधीशों को लोगों के प्रतिनिधियों की इच्छा को दरकिनार करने (circumvent) की अनुमति देता है। यह एक अत्यधिक विवादास्पद (contentious) मुद्दा बना हुआ है।

इसलिए, एक विवेकपूर्ण (judicious) संतुलन अनिवार्य है। संशोधनों की आवश्यकता वाली स्थितियों को सुधारना (ameliorate) आवश्यक है, जबकि उनके दुरुपयोग के खिलाफ मजबूत (robust) सुरक्षा उपाय हों। संसदीय संप्रभुता और न्यायिक समीक्षा के बीच संवाद जारी है। संवैधानिक ढांचे को लचीला बनाए रखने के लिए, यह अनिवार्य (imperative) है कि कोई भी संशोधन क्षणिक राजनीतिक समीचीनता के बजाय राष्ट्रीय सहमति और संवैधानिक नैतिकता की भावना से निर्देशित हो।

সাংবিধানিক সংশোধন: সুৰক্ষা ব্যৱস্থা বনাম অপব্যৱহাৰ

সংবিধান এখন স্থিৰ নথি নহয়, বৰঞ্চ এক জীৱন্ত সত্তা যি সমাজৰ পৰিৱৰ্তিত প্ৰয়োজনীয়তাৰ সৈতে খাপ খাব লাগিব। ভাৰতীয় সংবিধানে ৩৬৮ নং অনুচ্ছেদৰ অধীনত নিজৰ সংশোধন (amendment)ৰ ব্যৱস্থা কৰিছে, যি এক ব্যৱস্থা যিয়ে ইয়াক বিকশিত হ'বলৈ দিয়ে। অৱশ্যে, সংশোধনৰ এই ক্ষমতা এক দুমুখীয়া তৰোৱাল। ই যদিও নমনীয়তা প্ৰদান কৰে, ইয়াৰ লগতে বৃহৎ সংখ্যাগৰিষ্ঠতা থকা চৰকাৰৰ দ্বাৰা অপব্যৱহাৰৰ সম্ভাৱনাও থাকে। সংবিধানৰ কোনো অংশ ইমানেই পৱিত্ৰ (sacrosanct) নেকি যে তাক সলনি কৰিব নোৱাৰি, এই বিতৰ্ক ভাৰতীয় সাংবিধানিক আইনত এক চিৰস্থায়ী (perennial) বিতৰ্ক, য'ত মূল সিদ্ধান্তসমূহ সংৰক্ষণৰ সৈতে পৰিৱৰ্তনৰ প্ৰয়োজনীয়তাৰ মাজত ভাৰসাম্য ৰখা হয়।

ভাৰতত সাংবিধানিক সংশোধনৰ ইতিহাস প্ৰগতিশীল পৰিৱৰ্তন আৰু ভয়ংকৰ (egregious) অপব্যৱহাৰ দুয়োটাৰে উদাহৰণেৰে পৰিপূৰ্ণ। ১৯৭৬ চনৰ ৪২তম সংশোধন আইনক প্ৰায়ে দ্বিতীয়টোৰ এক মুখ্য উদাহৰণ হিচাপে উল্লেখ কৰা হয়, য'ত চৰকাৰে আপাত দৃষ্টিত (ostensibly) নিৰ্দেশাত্মক সিদ্ধান্তসমূহ কাৰ্যকৰী কৰিব বিচাৰিছিল, কিন্তু প্ৰকৃততে, গণতান্ত্ৰিক গাঁথনি নষ্ট (subvert) কৰিবলৈ আৰু নিজকে অবাধ (unfettered) ক্ষমতা প্ৰদান কৰিবলৈ চেষ্টা কৰিছিল। এনে কাৰ্যই সংবিধানৰ মূল সিদ্ধান্তসমূহক দুৰ্বল কৰিবলৈ সংশোধন প্ৰক্ৰিয়া ব্যৱহাৰ কৰাৰ বিপদ প্ৰদৰ্শন কৰে। এই গতিশীলতাত, ন্যায়পালিকাই প্ৰায়ে কাৰ্যপালিকা আৰু বিধায়িনী সভাৰ হস্তক্ষেপৰ বিৰুদ্ধে এক গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ প্ৰতিৰক্ষা (bulwark) হিচাপে কাম কৰিছে।

এনে অপব্যৱহাৰৰ বিৰুদ্ধে আটাইতকৈ গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ সুৰক্ষা ব্যৱস্থা হ'ল "মৌলিক গাঁথনিৰ সিদ্ধান্ত", যি এক ন্যায়িক সিদ্ধান্ত যি ঐতিহাসিক কেশৱানন্দ ভাৰতী গোচৰ (১৯৭৩)ৰ পৰা উদ্ভৱ হৈছিল। এই সিদ্ধান্তই কয় যে সংসদৰ সংবিধান সংশোধনৰ ক্ষমতা থাকিলেও, ই ইয়াৰ "মৌলিক গাঁথনি" সলনি কৰিব নোৱাৰে। এইটো এক গভীৰ আৰু কিছু পৰিমাণে অস্পষ্ট (ambiguous) ধাৰণা, যাৰ ভিতৰত গণতন্ত্ৰ, যুক্তৰাষ্ট্ৰবাদ, ধৰ্মনিৰপেক্ষতা আৰু আইনৰ শাসনৰ দৰে উপাদান অন্তৰ্ভুক্ত। সমৰ্থকসকলে (Proponents) যুক্তি দিয়ে যে এই সিদ্ধান্ত সাংবিধানিক মৌলিকতাৰ খহনীয়া ৰোধ কৰিবলৈ অপৰিহাৰ্য, আনহাতে সমালোচকসকলে (detractors) দাবী কৰে যে ই এক অগণতান্ত্ৰিক ন্যায়িক উদ্ভাৱন যিয়ে ন্যায়াধীশসকলক জনসাধাৰণৰ প্ৰতিনিধিৰ ইচ্ছাক এৰাই চলিবলৈ (circumvent) দিয়ে। এইটো এক অত্যন্ত বিতৰ্কমূলক (contentious) বিষয় হৈ আছে।

সেয়েহে, এক বিবেচনাপূৰ্ণ (judicious) ভাৰসাম্য অপৰিহাৰ্য। সংশোধনৰ প্ৰয়োজনীয়তা থকা পৰিস্থিতিসমূহ দূৰ কৰা (ameliorate) আৰু ইয়াৰ অপব্যৱহাৰৰ বিৰুদ্ধে শক্তিশালী (robust) সুৰক্ষা ব্যৱস্থা থকাটো গুৰুত্বপূৰ্ণ। সংসদীয় সাৰ্বভৌমত্ব আৰু ন্যায়িক পুনৰীক্ষণৰ মাজৰ আলোচনা চলি আছে। সাংবিধানিক গাঁথনিটো স্থিতিস্থাপক হৈ থাকিবলৈ, এয়া অত্যাৱশ্যকীয় (imperative) যে যিকোনো সংশোধন ক্ষণস্থায়ী ৰাজনৈতিক সুবিধাৰ পৰিৱৰ্তে ৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় সহমত আৰু সাংবিধানিক নৈতিকতাৰ দ্বাৰা পৰিচালিত হয়।

AMENDMENT


Meaning in English — A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

Meaning in Hindi — संशोधन, सुधार।

Meaning in Assamese — সংশোধন, পৰিৱৰ্তন।

This Word is an English grammar: Noun

Forms — Amendment (Noun), Amend (Verb)

Synonyms — Alteration, modification, revision, change, correction.

Antonyms — Stagnation, preservation, fixation, stability, constancy.

Usage in a sentence — The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution is highly controversial.

SACROSANCT


Meaning in English — Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

Meaning in Hindi — पवित्र, अनुलंघनीय, dokonce।

Meaning in Assamese — পৱিত্ৰ, অলংঘনীয়।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Sacrosanct (Adjective)

Synonyms — Sacred, inviolable, hallowed, respected, untouchable.

Antonyms — Profane, violable, blasphemous, disrespectful, common.

Usage in a sentence — The basic structure of the Constitution is considered sacrosanct by the judiciary.

PERENNIAL


Meaning in English — Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.

Meaning in Hindi — चिरस्थायी, बारहमासी, सनातन।

Meaning in Assamese — চিৰস্থায়ী, বহুবৰ্ষজীৱী, বাৰমাহীয়া।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Perennial (Adjective), Perennially (Adverb)

Synonyms — Everlasting, enduring, perpetual, persistent, constant.

Antonyms — Temporary, fleeting, transient, ephemeral, short-lived.

Usage in a sentence — The debate over constitutional supremacy is a perennial one.

EGREGIOUS


Meaning in English — Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Meaning in Hindi — घोर, प्रबल, भयंकर।

Meaning in Assamese — ভয়ংকৰ, অতি বেয়া, জঘন্য।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Egregious (Adjective), Egregiously (Adverb)

Synonyms — Shocking, appalling, horrific, flagrant, atrocious.

Antonyms — Marvelous, wonderful, admirable, minor, slight.

Usage in a sentence — The misuse of power was an egregious violation of constitutional norms.

OSTENSIBLY


Meaning in English — Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

Meaning in Hindi — प्रकट रूप से, जाहिरा तौर पर।

Meaning in Assamese — আপাত দৃষ্টিত, দেখাত।

This Word is an English grammar: Adverb

Forms — Ostensible (Adjective), Ostensibly (Adverb)

Synonyms — Seemingly, apparently, supposedly, outwardly, professedly.

Antonyms — Genuinely, truly, really, actually, authentically.

Usage in a sentence — The law was ostensibly for public welfare, but had hidden motives.

SUBVERT


Meaning in English — To undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).

Meaning in Hindi — नष्ट करना, उलटना, बिगाड़ना।

Meaning in Assamese — ওফৰাই পেলোৱা, ধ্বংস কৰা।

This Word is an English grammar: Verb

Forms — Subvert (Verb), Subverted (Verb), Subversion (Noun)

Synonyms — Destabilize, sabotage, undermine, overthrow, disrupt.

Antonyms — Uphold, support, strengthen, defend, promote.

Usage in a sentence — There was an attempt to subvert the democratic process.

UNFETTERED


Meaning in English — Not confined or restricted.

Meaning in Hindi — अप्रतिबंधित, निरंकुश, मुक्त।

Meaning in Assamese — অবাধ, সীমাবদ্ধ নোহোৱা, মুক্ত।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Unfettered (Adjective), Fetter (Verb)

Synonyms — Unrestrained, unrestricted, unconstrained, free, unbridled.

Antonyms — Restricted, fettered, constrained, limited, restrained.

Usage in a sentence — The amendment gave unfettered power to the executive.

BULWARK


Meaning in English — A defensive wall; a person, institution, or principle that acts as a defense.

Meaning in Hindi — सुरक्षा कवच, रक्षा-प्राचीर, गढ़।

Meaning in Assamese — প্ৰতিৰক্ষা, দুৰ্গ, ৰক্ষাকৱচ।

This Word is an English grammar: Noun

Forms — Bulwark (Singular), Bulwarks (Plural)

Synonyms — Defense, protection, safeguard, bastion, fortress.

Antonyms — Weakness, vulnerability, liability, opening, threat.

Usage in a sentence — The judiciary acts as a bulwark against unconstitutional laws.

AMBIGUOUS


Meaning in English — Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Meaning in Hindi — अस्पष्ट, अनेकार्थी, संदिग्ध।

Meaning in Assamese — অস্পষ্ট, দ্ব্যৰ্থক।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Ambiguous (Adjective), Ambiguity (Noun)

Synonyms — Equivocal, vague, unclear, uncertain, debatable.

Antonyms — Clear, unambiguous, certain, definite, explicit.

Usage in a sentence — The concept of "basic structure" remains somewhat ambiguous.

PROPONENTS


Meaning in English — A person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

Meaning in Hindi — समर्थक, प्रस्तावक।

Meaning in Assamese — সমৰ্থক, প্ৰস্তাৱক।

This Word is an English grammar: Noun

Forms — Proponent (Singular), Proponents (Plural)

Synonyms — Advocate, supporter, champion, promoter, exponent.

Antonyms — Opponent, critic, adversary, detractor, antagonist.

Usage in a sentence — Proponents of the doctrine see it as a constitutional safeguard.

DETRACTORS


Meaning in English — A person who disparages someone or something.

Meaning in Hindi — निंदक, आलोचक, विरोधी।

Meaning in Assamese — সমালোচক, নিন্দক, বিৰোধী।

This Word is an English grammar: Noun

Forms — Detractor (Singular), Detractors (Plural)

Synonyms — Critic, disparager, criticizer, opponent, attacker.

Antonyms — Proponent, supporter, advocate, admirer, champion.

Usage in a sentence — The policy has many detractors who question its fairness.

CIRCUMVENT


Meaning in English — To find a way around (an obstacle); overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.

Meaning in Hindi — दरकिनार करना, टालना, बचना।

Meaning in Assamese — এৰাই চলা, পৰিহাৰ কৰা।

This Word is an English grammar: Verb

Forms — Circumvent (Verb), Circumvented (Verb), Circumvention (Noun)

Synonyms — Evade, bypass, sidestep, avoid, dodge.

Antonyms — Confront, face, meet, obey, follow.

Usage in a sentence — Critics claim the doctrine allows the judiciary to circumvent parliamentary authority.

JUDICIOUS


Meaning in English — Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Meaning in Hindi — विवेकपूर्ण, बुद्धिमानीपूर्ण, उचित।

Meaning in Assamese — বিবেচনাপূৰ্ণ, বিবেকপূর্ণ, জ্ঞানী।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Judicious (Adjective), Judiciously (Adverb)

Synonyms — Wise, sensible, prudent, shrewd, astute.

Antonyms — Injudicious, foolish, imprudent, unwise, rash.

Usage in a sentence — A judicious balance between flexibility and rigidity is key to a good constitution.

IMPERATIVE


Meaning in English — Of vital importance; crucial.

Meaning in Hindi — अनिवार्य, अत्यावश्यक।

Meaning in Assamese — অত্যাৱশ্যকীয়, জৰুৰী।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective / Noun

Forms — Imperative (Adjective/Noun)

Synonyms — Crucial, vital, essential, critical, necessary.

Antonyms — Unimportant, optional, nonessential, trivial, secondary.

Usage in a sentence — It is imperative to maintain the balance of power.

ROBUST


Meaning in English — Strong and healthy; vigorous; (of a system) able to withstand challenges.

Meaning in Hindi — मजबूत, हृष्ट-पुष्ट।

Meaning in Assamese — শক্তিশালী, মজবুত।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Robust (Adjective), Robustly (Adverb)

Synonyms — Strong, sturdy, resilient, tough, durable.

Antonyms — Weak, fragile, frail, delicate, flimsy.

Usage in a sentence — The constitution provides a robust framework for governance.

CONTENTIOUS


Meaning in English — Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Meaning in Hindi — विवादास्पद, झगड़ालू।

Meaning in Assamese — বিতৰ্কমূলক, বিবাদপূৰ্ণ।

This Word is an English grammar: Adjective

Forms — Contentious (Adjective), Contentiously (Adverb)

Synonyms — Controversial, disputable, debatable, disputed, arguable.

Antonyms — Uncontroversial, agreeable, peaceful, harmonious, certain.

Usage in a sentence — The Basic Structure Doctrine remains a contentious topic.

AMELIORATE


Meaning in English — To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

Meaning in Hindi — सुधारना, बेहतर बनाना।

Meaning in Assamese — উন্নত কৰা, ভাল কৰা।

This Word is an English grammar: Verb

Forms — Ameliorate (Verb), Ameliorated (Verb), Amelioration (Noun)

Synonyms — Improve, enhance, better, upgrade, alleviate.

Antonyms — Worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, harm, intensify.

Usage in a sentence — It is essential to ameliorate the conditions that lead to political instability.

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