In India, the term “Magna Carta (Charta)” is not a statute but is used in comparisons or judgments to highlight the importance of constitutional protections and fundamental rights. The Constitution of India, especially Part III (Fundamental Rights), is often called the “Magna Carta (Charta) of India” because it guarantees essential rights such as:
- Right to Equality (Article 14)
- Right to Freedom (Article 19)
- Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
The Supreme Court of India in many judgments has referred to the Indian Constitution as a Magna Carta (Charta) of Indian democracy.
For example: In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), the Court emphasized the basic structure doctrine, strengthening fundamental rights and judicial review.