The contributions of the "founding mothers" of the Indian Republic are often not acknowledged, yet they are crucial to understanding the evolution of gender-sensitive constitution jurisprudence. Elaborate.

From independence moment to formulation of constitution, women have contributed significantly to building of independent public.

Contributions acknowledged:

1. In freedom movement - play fruitful from behind curtains

eg: Kani Gardener

2. Upholding women rights

eg: Saroj women organizations

3. In formulation of central union

eg: Kai Sammari Amrit Kaur

4. The Constitution - women have contributed significantly to building of independence jurisprudence.

Key contributors of the constitution are acknowledged but have contributed toward constitutional provisions & interpretation in subsequent jurisprudence.

— DEEKSHA PATKAR · AIR 88