Fundamental Duties and Nation Building Need for Making Fundamental Duties Justiciable Using PESTLE Model
Introduction • 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) introduced Fundamental Duties (Part IVA) • Duties complement Fundamental Rights for nation-building • Debate: Should duties be made justiciable to enhance civic responsibility?
Political Aspects • Strengthens democratic ethos and participatory governance • Citizens as stakeholders in policy implementation • Risk of misuse to suppress dissent • Keywords: Democratic participation, constitutional morality
Social Aspects • Promotes unity in diversity and social cohesion • Builds trust, solidarity, civic sense • Avoid disproportionate targeting of marginalized groups • Keywords: Social cohesion, pluralism
Technological Aspects • Duty to develop scientific temper aligns with innovation • Responsible digital behavior curbs misinformation • Technology amplifies awareness of duties • Keywords: Scientific temper, digital citizenship
Legal Aspects • Currently non-justiciable under Article 51A • Some nations enforce duties • Approaches: Graded penalties, incentives, PIL integration • Balance needed between Rights and Duties
Critical Analysis Arguments For: • Strengthens accountability and discipline • Supports collective action in crises Arguments Against: • Risks state overreach, conflicts with rights • Practical enforcement challenges Balanced Approach: • Awareness, education, soft laws, partial enforceability
Conclusion • Nation-building needs balance between rights and duties • Strengthen civic awareness before enforceability • Quote: 'Rights and duties are like two sides of a coin' • Forward-looking: Inclusive and responsible India