Political-Economic Structure: An Obstacle In The Implementation Of Laws
- IJLLR Journal
- 6 days ago
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Tushar Gajanan Raut, LLM, Savitribai Phule Pune University
ABSTRACT
The effectiveness of a legal system lies not only in the creation of just and equitable laws but also in their practical implementation. While India’s Constitution provides a comprehensive framework for justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity, these ideals often remain unfulfilled due to the deep- rooted influence of political and economic structures. Historically, law enforcement has been shaped by feudal hierarchies, colonial exploitation, and post-independence power dynamics. In modern India, systemic corruption, politicization of institutions, economic inequality, and lack of transparency hinder the true realization of the rule of law. This seminar paper explores these barriers in depth, providing case-based analysis to demonstrate how structural constraints derail implementation. It argues that meaningful reforms in institutional autonomy, equitable economic policies, judicial independence, and civic participation are necessary to restore the integrity of law. The study concludes that unless structural reforms are pursued vigorously, laws will remain theoretical promises, disproportionately benefitting elites while marginalizing the powerless.
Keywords: Political interference, economic disparity, corruption, law enforcement, judicial autonomy, governance, transparency
