Akshat JainAIR 2 · CSE 2018 · 191 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening
A person's actions are guided by internal and external factors.
The foremost internal guide is our conscience. It is the inner voice that distinguishes right from wrong, and pushes us to do the right thing.
Body · points and prose
e.g. When we harass street animals, our conscience reminds us that they too are living beings who love and feel pain.
Laws are rules that regulate our actions. They act as a deterrent for us and prevent us from doing wrong things. e.g. Prevention of Corruption Act, Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act etc.
Laws are generally built on ethical standards, but it may not always be the case. This is because they depend upon the regime enacting them. e.g. Section 377 of IPC.
Also, there are various areas that cannot be covered by laws. In such cases, a person's conscience is the best guide. e.g. If you see others taking bribe, you may not be breaking the law, but still will be performing an unethical action. Your conscience will tell you to report this case.
Close · a summary
Thus conscience is wider than law. However both are needed and good laws are those that complement human conscience.