Guest Lecture on Foundations of the Indian Constitution: Exploring the Basics of Constitutional Law

The Department of English, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a thought-provoking and interdisciplinary guest lecture titled “Foundations of the Indian Constitution: Exploring the Basics of Constitutional Law.” Designed for the postgraduate students of the MA in English with Digital Humanities program, the session was led by Prof. Shubham Thakur, Assistant Professor in the Department of Law, who brought legal depth and pedagogical clarity to the discussion. The event aimed to introduce students to the foundational principles of the Indian Constitution while highlighting its contemporary relevance in shaping cultural, political, and digital narratives. The session began with an introduction to the Constitution as the grund norm—the foundational legal document from which all other laws in India derive authority. Prof. Thakur emphasized the Constitution’s dual role as both a legal and moral framework that governs democratic life and protects fundamental rights...