Rule Of Law, Gender Justice, And Sustainable Development: A Gandhian Perspective
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Kondru Appalanaidu, LL.B., Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Vavilapalli Uma Ram Kiran, LL.B., Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
ABSTRACT
The abstract discusses how Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of Ahimsa (non- violence), truth (Satya), and self-reliance (Swaraj) offer a critical moral framework for modern India to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the paper highlights a significant disconnect, arguing that current practices deeply violate both Gandhian ideals and constitutional mandates. For instance, governmental actions like “bulldozer justice” and extrajudicial “encounters” are seen as a serious departure from the rule of law, undermining SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Furthermore, despite constitutional rights and the goal of SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), India’s poor ranking on the Global Hunger Index reveals a failure in equitable resource distribution. Achieving SDG 5 (Gender Equality) is also challenged by high rates of crimes against women and low political and judicial representation, contradicting Gandhi’s vision of true independence. The paper concludes that for India to meet the 2030 Agenda, it must return to its Gandhian roots building institutions based on non- violence, fairness, and compassionate ensure that sustainable development is a lived reality and not just a policy framework.
