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is a special aspect of our Constitution. The relation and A democratic state can't survive
balance between the rights and duties were very well when their citizens are not willing to
understood by the Father of our Nation Mahatma Gandhi
ji. Let us think about how we can fulfill duties enshrined in take an active part in governance
our Constitution.” and assuming responsibilities for the
Though non-enforceable unlike Fundamental Rights, best interest of the country
Fundamental Duties are the essence of a democratic

country like India. It was said by Mahatma Gandhiji that, “If even if these are not enforceable by law to maintain the
we all discharge our duties, rights will not be far to seek”. A true democratic spirit of the Country. Therefore, it is the
democratic state can't survive when their citizens are not pious responsibility resting upon each one of us to perform
willing to take an active part in governance and assuming our duties first, then claim our rights guaranteed by our
responsibilities for the best interest of the country. These Constitution. Let us introspect and take a pledge to keep
are guidelines for a socially aware and morally correct up the sovereignty and integrity of this great Nation.
citizen of India. These need to be followed by every citizen

Justice JK Maheshwari is the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
since October 2019. He is former Judge of Madhya Pradesh High Court, &
was practicing lawyer in Gwalior before he got elevated to the Bench.

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