C-SAL
Council for Social Action Litigation
Taking Rights Seriously.
Taking Human Suffering Seriously.
Using the Constitution to defend rights, deepen democracy, and respond to injustice.
Defending the Constitution.
Deepening Democracy.
C-SAL is an independent public law initiative dedicated to strategic litigation, research, and constitutional literacy to advance democracy and social justice.
We work at the intersection of constitutional law, democratic accountability, and civic engagement — litigating landmark cases, producing rigorous legal research, and building constitutional awareness among citizens, institutions, and the judiciary.
- Independent, non-partisan public law initiative
- Focused on strategic litigation with national impact
- Grounded in rigorous constitutional research
We, the people of India, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a sovereign socialist secular democratic republic…
— Preamble, Constitution of India
Strategic Litigation
Filing and supporting constitutional cases that shape fundamental rights, democratic institutions, and the rule of law.
Constitutional Research
Producing rigorous policy briefs, research papers, and commentaries that inform law-making, judicial thinking, and public debate.
Constitutional Literacy
Building citizen awareness and engagement with constitutional values through programs, publications, and public dialogues.
Our Programs
Six focused initiatives advancing constitutional democracy, judicial accountability, and public legal awareness across India.
Strategic Constitutional Litigation
Filing landmark petitions before the Supreme Court and High Courts to defend fundamental rights and shape constitutional jurisprudence.
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Supporting public interest cases that advance social justice for marginalised communities, workers, and vulnerable citizens.
Learn More →Constitutional Research & Policy
Producing rigorous research papers, policy briefs, and legal commentaries that inform law-making and judicial discourse.
Learn More →Democratic Institutions & Accountability
Monitoring and strengthening the independence of judicial, electoral, and constitutional bodies that safeguard democracy.
Learn More →Constitutional Literacy Initiative
Making constitutional values accessible through citizen education programs, workshops, and public dialogues across India.
Learn More →Training & Professional Development
Capacity-building programs for lawyers, judges, civil society organisations, and students working on constitutional issues.
Learn More →Constitution Explained
Support Constitutional Justice
Working at the intersection of constitutional law, democratic accountability, and social justice.
Events
Public conversations, briefings, and constitutional literacy programmes. Upcoming dates will be announced here.
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