Former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to Release Debut Book "Why the Constitution Matters".
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Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is set to publish his debut book titled Why the Constitution Matters by August 2025. The book, to be released by Penguin Random House India (PRHI) from Gurugram, Haryana, offers a deep and insightful view into the Indian Constitution and its foundational role in shaping democracy, justice, equality, and liberty in India.
- The book provides a detailed exploration of the relevance and transformative power of the Indian Constitution, presenting it as the bedrock of democracy and constitutional values like justice and equality.
- Justice Chandrachud served as the 50th Chief Justice of India from November 9, 2022, to November 10, 2024. With nearly 25 years of judicial experience, he draws on his expertise to reflect on constitutional values.
- The book discusses critical issues such as the right to dissent, freedom of speech, privacy, gender equality, disability rights, and environmental justice, including landmark judgments that illustrate the Constitution’s real-life impact.
Main Point :- (i) One of the aims of the book is to simplify complex legal concepts to foster greater civic engagement and enhance the public’s understanding of India’s constitutional framework.
(ii) The work doubles as a judicial memoir and a call to action, urging citizens to safeguard democratic principles and constitutional values.
(iii) Published by Penguin Random House India in Gurugram, Haryana, the book seeks to promote public engagement with India’s constitutional values and encourage an informed citizenry.
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