Q. Which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of ‘justice’?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement c is correct. Justice means equal treatment of all citizens without any social, economic and political distinction. Social justice denotes the equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction based on caste, colour, race, religion, sex. Economic justice denotes the non-discrimination between people on the basis of economic factors. It involves the elimination of glaring inequalities in wealth, income and property. Political justice implies that all citizens should have equal political rights, equal access to all political offices and equal voice in the government.
| Important Tips • ‘Liberty’ means the absence of restraints on the activities of individuals, and at the same time, providing opportunities for the development of individual personalities. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship, through their Fundamental Rights, enforceable in court of law, in case of violation. • ‘Equality’ means the absence of special privileges to any section of the society, and the provision of adequate opportunities for all individuals without any discrimination. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India equality of status and opportunity. This provision embraces three dimensions of equality– civic, political and economic. • Fraternity means a sense of brotherhood. Fraternity has to assure two things– the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation |
