Summary
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized the importance of comparative constitutional jurisprudence during his keynote address at Queen Mary University of London.
- He discussed how Indian constitutional jurisprudence, termed "Swadeshi jurisprudence," has evolved by learning from global practices while addressing local challenges.
- Key contributions highlighted included the Basic Structure Doctrine, Public Interest Litigation, and the expansive interpretation of Article 21 regarding the right to education and environmental rights.
- CJI Surya Kant concluded that democracies strengthen when institutions learn from each other while maintaining their unique constitutional identities.
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