Our Living Constitution

The Document That Defines a Nation — And Why It Still Matters Today.

The Constitution of India is not merely a legal text. It is a living, breathing document — one that has shaped the world's largest democracy for over seven decades and continues to evolve with every generation that inherits it.

Our Living Constitution is an accessible, engaging exploration of India's foundational document — its origins, its architecture, its landmark interpretations, and its enduring relevance in contemporary India. Written for the curious citizen, not just the legal scholar, this book brings the Constitution to life in a way that is both illuminating and deeply important.

What This Book Explores

• The making of the Constitution — the debates, the drafters, and the vision behind it
• Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles — what they mean for every Indian
• Landmark Supreme Court judgements that have shaped constitutional interpretation
• How the Constitution has been amended — and why that matters
• The Constitution's role in protecting democracy, secularism, and individual liberty
• Why every citizen should understand the document that governs their lives

At a time when constitutional values are more debated than ever, this book is essential reading for students, professionals, and every engaged Indian citizen.

Publisher: Rupa Publications  |  ISBN: 9789365233728  |  Format: Paperback