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Transformative constitutionalism, as applied in Indian rights jurisprudence, means:
- Constitution only limits state power without social change mandate
- Constitution is a tool for social transformation to achieve substantive equality and dignity through judicial interpretation, legislative action, and executive implementation
- Constitutional amendments require unanimous consent
- Judiciary cannot interpret Constitution dynamically
Answer: Constitution is a tool for social transformation to achieve substantive equality and dignity through judicial interpretation, legislative action, and executive implementation
Transformative constitutionalism in India: (a) Core idea: Constitution not just negative liberty (restraining state) but positive mandate to transform society towards justice, equality, dignity, (b) Mechanisms: (i) Judicial interpretation: Expanding Article 21 (privacy, health, environment), recognizing LGBTQ+ rights, gender justice, (ii) Legislative action: RTE Act, NFSA, RPwD Act, POCSO Act operationalizing rights, (iii) Executive implementation: Welfare schemes, institutional mechanisms (NHRC, NCPCR), (c) Preamble foundation: Justice (social/economic/political), Liberty (with responsibility), Equality (substantive), Fraternity (dignity + unity) provide normative framework. Distinguishes Indian constitutionalism from classical liberal models; emphasizes substantive rights realization.