“The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today’s context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice.” Examine the above statement with suitable examples.

Impartiality is one of the foundational pillars of Good Governance. It strengthens the system through objectivity, non-partisanship and upholds merit. eg. UPSC examination ensures the best get a chance without discrimination.

However, in a traditionally unequal society impartiality in silos cannot be a panacea. Instead such an approach might end up doing more harm than the good it set out to achieve.

Rising Inequality

1. According to World Inequality Report, top 10% Indians hold 70% of wealth.
2. According to Agricultural Census, >80% of farmers have small / marginal holdings.
3. Oxfam Report → >40% Multi Dimensionally poor in India.
4. According to PRS India sharp inequalities appear in governing institutions as well.

Thus to address such issues, one needs an empathetic, inclusive and equitable not equal outlook. eg. Reservation, Public Distribution Schemes, Targetted Developmental Schemes etc.

Taking after Aristotlean Equality and his saying, "There is no bigger inequality than to treat unequals as equals", India incorporated the notion of treating likes alike into its Constitution.