“Constitution has the capacity to help people because it is based on basic norms of social justice.” How? Explain using an example.

Law and justice are the two different concepts. Law is created to force obedience among the citizens of the country and justice means fairness. The constitution includes those basic norms through which all the rules and authorities flow. Thus, the Indian Constitution is India’s basic norm. All the laws are made and proceeds according to how the constitution directs and then authorities as specified by the constitution implements the laws. We have the hierarchy of courts to solve when the dispute occurs. The highest court is the Supreme Court and the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution.

The constitution of India describes not just the do’s and don’ts but also has the capacity to define social justice more elaborately. Along with this, the social movement helped the courts and the authorities of the country to understand the rights and principles based on contemporary issue and make a better understanding of social justice. The constitution is, therefore, a path to develop and channelize power towards social welfare. Thus, “Constitution has the capacity to help people because it is based on basic norms of social justice.”

For example – K. Santhanam moved the Directive Principle on Village Panchayats and made as an amendment in the Constituent Assembly. This amendment became an important part of the constitution after the 73rd amendment in 1992.