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Maintaining that "constitutional morality" is a restraining factor on the state, Chief JusticeChief JusticeChief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday said it allows for conditions that respect diversity, promote inclusion and pursue tolerance.
He said that India does not exist only in large cities, but it goes down to the smallest village and the smallest taluka across the nation, connected or not, accessible or otherwise.
CJI Chandrachud said "constitutional morality", unlike morality, which he said is a restraint on the rights of citizens, is a restraining factor on the state.
“ That is a society which is based on human dignity, fraternity, equality, liberty, respect for all, tolerance for all and inclusion for all,
Chief Justice of India,
Constitutional morality a check on state, allows for diversity: CJI
“ Constitutional morality is an overarching principle which is derived from, but is not confined to, specific rights or values which are enshrined in the Constitution,
Chief Justice of India,
Constitutional morality a check on state, allows for diversity: CJI
“ Please remember that we are servants of the Constitution, we are not masters of the Constitution,
Chief Justice of India,
Constitutional morality a check on state, allows for diversity: CJI
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