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Dr. Ambedkar proposed a broader conception of law that extended beyond state law to include societal rules and norms, especially those relating to the caste system. He argued that caste rules were enforced more effectively through social sanction than state laws, and therefore enjoyed greater legitimacy. While the Indian constitution criminalized untouchability, Dr. Ambedkar was skeptical of counter-majoritarian laws
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- Swapnil Anand
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- EN