Law commission chief calls for Indianisation of legal system
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Dinesh Maheshwari, chairman of the National Law Commission, advocated for an Indianized legal system by incorporating Indian values and the principles of dharma into the justice delivery process.
Background
Dinesh Maheshwari, chairman of the National Law Commission, stated that the Constitution was inspired by the Indian knowledge system. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar supported this by calling for the promotion of Indian civilization's cultural values.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Constitution's inspiration: Indian knowledge system and principles of dharma
- PostRajendra Vishwanath Arlekar: Governor
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrating indigenous cultural values and the Indian knowledge system into the contemporary Indian judicial framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Conceptual alignment: Reconciling traditional principles of dharma with modern constitutional jurisprudence
- Cultural preservation: Balancing the preservation of indigenous values with universal human rights standards
Keywords: Indian knowledge system · dharma · justice delivery · legal pluralism · constitutional values
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