Society is dynamic: political, social and economic structure; and the values and beliefs undergo constant changes. Law is the most potent instrument of social change. However, in India, despite the existence of the lengthiest Constitution in the world and a plethora of legislations, a positive social change remains as a distant dream. In order to bring about the desired change, mere ‘institutionalization’ (the establishment of a norm with provisions for its enforcement) is not enough; ‘internalization’ (the process by which one imbibe the spirit of such a norm; and voluntarily submit to it) is inevitable. To facilitate these inter-related processes, public opinion and law must go hand in hand.