Supreme Court Debates Legislative Role in Effectuating Fundamental Duties

India's Attorney General R Venkataramani addressed the Supreme Court regarding the need for duty-specific legislations and schemes to ensure adherence to fundamental duties enshrined in the Constitution. The plea seeks directives to mandate these duties, emphasizing their importance despite their non-justiciable nature. The court adjourned the matter for further hearing.

In a significant hearing, India's Supreme Court deliberated on the implementation of fundamental duties outlined in the Constitution. Attorney General R Venkataramani emphasized the need for duty-specific legislations, schemes, and consistent supervision.

Venkataramani urged the judiciary to exercise caution in directing the legislature to enact laws, reinforcing that both the courts and the executive are actively working towards the operationalization of these duties. He highlighted the initiatives taken since 1998 to educate citizens about their fundamental responsibilities.

The Supreme Court was responding to a plea by lawyer Durga Dutt, which requested the Central government to define laws ensuring adherence to fundamental duties. The court adjourned the discussion for eight weeks, awaiting further considerations.

(With inputs from agencies.)