Unclouding the Perceptions: Equality, Secularism and Beyond  (Paperback, Shekhar Dewashish)

Constitutional ideals like equality, liberty, and justice are often misunderstood when taken at face value or judged through popular perceptions. To judge constitutional practices through narrow or generalized interpretations is to miss the essence of how these ideals truly function. In reality, their meaning and application evolve through history, culture, and practical necessity. Their real-world application is guided less by rigid definitions and more by pragmatic reasoning and lived realities. This book unpacks how constitutional values, though appearing different in practice than in theory, often represent their truest and most effective purpose—ensuring justice and balance in society.