Unveiling The Synergy Of Social Justice And Sustainable Development: Exploration Of Their Convergence Under Indian Constitution
- IJLLR Journal
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
Mr. Arjun, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Quantum University, Roorkee
Dr. Akhilesh Yadav, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Quantum University, Roorkee
ABSTRACT
The concept of social justice and sustainable development are such that it reflects the idea of the welfare state. The inclusion of the principles of sustainable development is possible through the social justice policy of the state. The combination of sustainable development with the social justice in the country is very important aspect in achieving the progress with equality. Social justice manifests equal dispersion of chance to progress, focusing to avoid the inequality and give protective umbrella for the marginalized people of the country. This study focuses on the integration of social justice and sustainable development in the Indian Constitution. It encompasses the analysis of the Constitution's principles to achieve both social justice and sustainable development through implementation of social justice principles with sustainability aspects beneath. The ideals of Constitution itself suggest the underneath principle of the social justice and sustainable development. These two concepts of welfare state supplement and complement to each other by providing supporting pillar to the other aspects of the constitution. The research utilizes a qualitative design and analyzes secondary data. Studies show that the Constitution of India is the document which manifests the principles of sustainable development through social justice, unveiled by the judicial interpretations. On the other hand, the limited political will and public consciousness creates obstacles for implementation of social justice and sustainable development. This paper concludes by presenting the Constitution's potential for further growth by comparative approaches, community initiatives, and civil society participation.
Keywords: Indian Constitution, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Fundamental Rights, Community Initiatives and Public Awareness.
