Question

The term 'Justice' in the Preamble of Indian Constitution does NOT embrace which of the following forms?

• A. Social
• B. Legal
• C. Political
• D. Economic

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Legal

• The Preamble of the Indian Constitution mentions three specific forms of justice that the Constitution seeks to secure for all citizens:

  1. Social Justice - This refers to the elimination of social inequalities and discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, gender, etc. It ensures equal opportunities and treatment for all sections of society.

  2. Economic Justice - This aims at reducing economic inequalities by ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and resources, providing equal opportunities for economic advancement, and protecting the economic rights of all citizens.

  3. Political Justice - This ensures equal political rights for all citizens, including the right to vote, right to contest elections, right to participate in political processes, and equal access to public offices without any discrimination.

• However, the Preamble does NOT specifically mention Legal Justice as a separate form of justice. While the concept of legal justice (equal treatment before law and due process) is implicit in the Constitution through various provisions like Article 14 (Right to Equality), it is not explicitly stated as one of the forms of justice in the Preamble itself.

• The Preamble specifically uses the phrase "to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political" - clearly mentioning only these three forms of justice.