Supreme Court of India · 2003-07-31
HON'BLE SH.RANGNATH MISRA vs U.O.I.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1998/6669
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- HON'BLE SH.RANGNATH MISRA
- Respondent
- U.O.I.
- Bench
- V.N. KHARE CJ & K.G. BALAKRISHNAN & S.B. SINHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition concerning the need for educating citizens about their fundamental duties as outlined in Article 51A of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the importance of balancing rights and duties and noted the recommendations of the Justice J.S. Verma Committee for operationalizing these duties. The Court directed that the matter be considered for implementation by the Union and State Governments, highlighting the necessity of public awareness and educational reforms to foster a sense of obligation among citizens.