Our constitution is Questionable

I advise you to make an effort to study our Constitution to know it better being an Indian and then come here to know about its flaws and good aspects.

I disagree that 'this creature has no life'. Surely printed words cannot have life,but the writers have poured their sould into it,so while reading, soul emerges from the book and touches our heart.So it is not the book that will lead you,but it is the spirit which words carries. If I cannot see,does not mean that things do not exist.You worship the constitution and constituion will give you boon.

GOOD SUGGESTION BY MS. SUCHARITA.

MY ADDITION IS - TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE CONSTITUTION ALSO

I read ........ from some other animal. - MIGHT BE, IT IS WRITTEN BY ANY ANIMAL.

It is a master piece documents with the best collections from various experiences, and is full of life and color with elasticity to meet the changing times.

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA 

Preamble

PART IVA

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

_45[ 51A.  Fundamental Duties of citizens.-

It shall be the duty of every citizens of India-

(a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem;

(b) to cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom;

(c) to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;

(d) to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so;

(e) to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women;

(f) to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture;

(g) to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures;

(h) to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;

(i) to safeguard public property and to abjure violence;

(j) to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.]

harsh approach may please be avoided among the members.

I agree with Arup, that harsh approach should be avoided. Moreover it appears the author wanted a intellectual discussion not a mud slinging at each other by getting defensive. If any document is sound enough then there should not be any problem discussing, scrutinizing or analysing it openly. In a democracy every divergent or uncommon view should have the right to express opinions. Everyone should try to understand, appreciate each others views by keeping one's personal biases and prejudices of mind aside. While surfing the net for material related to the topic of this discussion I came across some surprising opinions. Take time, read and try to understand the views https://www.newenglishreview.org/custpage.cfm/frm/44259/sec_id/44259

THERE IS A CONTRADICTION IN THE CONSTITUTION IN ARTs 15 (1)  &  15 (3).

15. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, s*x or place of birth.-

(1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, s*x,

place of birth or any of them.

(2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, s*x, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to-

(a) access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public

entertainment; or

(b) the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads and places of public resort maintained wholly or partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of the general public.

(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.

_10[(4) Nothing in this article or in clause (2) of article 29 shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.]

Right to Equality

ART 14.

The State shall not deny to any person

Equality before the law or

The equal protection of the laws

Within the territory of India.

ART 15.

(1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, s*x, place of birth or any of them.

(2) No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, s*x, place of birth or any of them, be subject to any disability, liability, restriction or condition with regard to—

(a) access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and

places of public entertainment; or

(b) the use of wells, tanks, bathing ghats, roads

and places of public resort maintained wholly or

partly out of State funds or dedicated to the use of

the general public.

(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.

(4) Nothing in this article or in clause (2) of article 29 shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

(5) Nothing in this article or in sub-clause (g) of clause (1) of article 19 shall prevent the State from making any special provision, by law, for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in so far as such special provisions relate to their admission to educational institutions including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by

the State, other than the minority educational institutions

referred to in clause (1) of article 30.

Look at the art 15 (1) where The State promising not to discriminate - on grounds only of

religion,

race,

caste,

s*x,

place of birth

or any of them. 

Now check art 15 (3, 4, & 5) which opposes the provisions of art 15 (1).

(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.

(4) Nothing in this article or in clause (2) of article 29 shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

(5) Nothing in this article or in sub-clause (g) of clause (1) of article 19 shall prevent the State from making any special provision, by law, for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in so far as such special provisions relate to their admission to educational institutions including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by

the State, other than the minority educational institutions

referred to in clause (1) of article 30.

IT IS PROTECTION AND SUPPORT TO WEAKER SECTION OF SOCIETY SO THAT THEY CAN COMPETE WITH THOSE WHO ARE COMPARATIVELY IN DOMINANT POSITION BUT A PREJUDICED MIND CANNOT UNDERSTAND THIS WHO IS IN BETTER POSITION.  IT IS A "ROBINHOOD CONSTITUTION".

(3) Nothing in this article shall prevent the State from making any special provision for women and children.

(4) Nothing in this article or in clause (2) of article 29 shall prevent the State from making any special provision for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

(5) Nothing in this article or in sub-clause (g) of clause (1) of article 19 shall prevent the State from making any special provision, by law, for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes in so far as such special provisions relate to their admission to educational institutions including private educational institutions, whether aided or unaided by

the State, other than the minority educational institutions

referred to in clause (1) of article 30.

IT IS PROTECTION AND SUPPORT TO WEAKER SECTION OF SOCIETY SO THAT THEY CAN COMPETE WITH THOSE WHO ARE COMPARATIVELY IN DOMINANT POSITION BUT A PREJUDICED MIND CANNOT UNDERSTAND THIS WHO IS IN BETTER POSITION.  IT IS A "ROBINHOOD CONSTITUTION".  

BUT IT IS VERY UNFORTUNATE THAT DOMINANT SECTION IS THE REASON FOR NON-IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS GREAT EQUALITY AMONG ALL SECTIONS.

THEN WHAT IS THE USE OF ART 15 (1)?

AND IF, ART 15(1) NOT THERE, 15 (3,4 & 5) ALSO NEED NOT BE THERE.

WHAT GOVT DOING, LET IT TO BE DONE BY THEM.

 WHY THIS ART 15 IS THERE WHAT THE PURPOSE IT SERVING?

VERY SPECIFICALLY ART 15 (1)?