Penguin Random House announced the upcoming publication “Why Constitution Matters” by Judge Dy Chandrachud, who left in November 2024 as 50.
On 8 August, the publisher stated that the book Justice Chandrachud, which will be published at the end of August 2025, examines lasting importance and transformation power of Indian constitutions.
“It is based on its huge legal experience and milestone career and presents a convincing reason why the Constitution is not only a legal document, but the very foundation of democracy, justice and equality in India,” Penguin said, announcing a book that is essentially a collection of the former CJI.
From the right to disagreement to freedom of expression; From privacy to equality of women and men, disabilities and environmental justice, the courts of the judiciary Chandrachud (Retd) in the constitutional project of social transformation are milestones, she said.
The book According to the publisher, it offers readers of the nuanced understanding of values anchored in the constitution. “With clarity and belief, it makes complex legal concepts for citizens’ audiences and shows how constitutional principles affect our lives in practical everyday ways,” he said.
“I am pleased with the debut as an author with Penguin Random House with” Why Constitutional Affairs “. The book attempts to combine my experience of law, justice and judgment in his career for almost twenty years on the bench. It is invoking every citizen to engage in the real potential of the Constitution.
Judge Chandrachud (Retd) served as 50. The main judge of India from 9 November 2022 to 10 November 2024. In May 2016 he was appointed judge of the Supreme Court in India.
The Constitution is not just a document; It is the very essence of our democracy, a lighthouse of hope and the main light, which ensures justice, equality and freedom for all.
“The Constitution is not just a document; it is the very essence of our democracy, a lighthouse of hope and guide light, which ensures justice, equality and freedom for all. I am pleased that Judge Dy Chandrachud in his upcoming book addresses the main philosophy of our constitution.
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