This edition brings together selected phrases and conceptual formulations emerging from contemporary public discourses, constitutional thoughts, governance practices and ethical reflections.
Additional entries may be incorporated during the course of the quarter. Their relevance and application are left to the reader’s judgment.
From Fortress to Forum — Law Must Evolve from Isolation to Dialogue
An expression used by the Chief Justice of India to emphasise that the legal system cannot remain a closed citadel insulated from society. Law must evolve into a forum where differences are debated, rights articulated and power subjected to reason.
The phrase reflects a shift from defensive institutional authority to participatory constitutionalism in an open republic.
India’s M.A.N.A.V. Vision: A Human-Centric Framework for AI Governance
The M.A.N.A.V. vision outlines a five-pillar approach—Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive access, and Valid and Legitimate systems—to ensure AI development aligns with ethics, inclusivity, and strategic autonomy. It positions AI as a tool for collective welfare rather than unchecked technological dominance.
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