The Constitution: An imperfect charter

Colonial or otherwise, our Constitution requires more than just tinkering to align it with ground reality

The Colonial Constitution

Author:  Arghya Sengupta

Publisher: Juggernaut

Pages: 296

Price: Rs 599

There are several issues, such as Article 370, the Uniform Civil Code, LGBTQ+ rights, the women’s reservations, for which the tenor and character of the Indian Constitution is increasingly called into question. Is it fit for purpose, homegrown or a colonial residue with a fresh varnish applied by our leadership? These questions form the central theme of this book.

Did the Constitution reflect the aspirations of all sections of the people, address the priorities of a nation that was vastly different in character than the one that existed under colonial laws with