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245			_aIs the rule of law backsliding in India? Our challenges for the 2020s
260			_aCommon Cause: Policy-Oriented Journal Since 1982
300			_a40(2), Apr-Jun, 2020: p.15-19
520			_aThis article examines whether the rule of law in India is experiencing backsliding, situating the debate within the broader challenges of democratic governance in the 2020s. The rule of law—anchored in constitutionalism, judicial independence, and accountability—faces pressures from political centralization, weakening institutions, and contested interpretations of rights. The study highlights concerns over executive dominance, erosion of checks and balances, and the politicization of regulatory and judicial bodies. It also explores how civil society, media, and grassroots movements respond to these challenges, underscoring the resilience and vulnerabilities of India’s democratic framework. By analyzing contemporary developments, the paper situates India’s trajectory within global debates on democratic backsliding, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms, renewed commitment to constitutional values, and vigilance against authoritarian tendencies.
650			_aPolitical Science, Rule of Law, India, Backsliding, Democratic Governance, Judicial Independence, Constitutionalism, Human Rights, Accountability, Challenges of the 2020s, Governance _959453
773			_aCommon Cause: Policy-Oriented Journal Since 1982
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