Summary of law and social justice

To protect people from exploitation the government makes certain laws. These laws try to ensure that the unfair practices are kept at a minimum in the markets.  

• To ensure that workers are not underpaid but are paid fairly, there is a low on minimum wages.  

• There are laws that protect the interests of producers and consumers in the market.  

• The government has to ensure that these laws are implemented which means that the law must be enforced.  

• Enforcement becomes even more important when the laws, the government can control the activities of individuals or private companies so as to ensure social justice.  

• Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution like ‘Right against Exploitation’ say that no one can be forced to work for low wages or under bondage.  

• The Constitution lays down ‘no child below the age of 14years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or engaged in any other hazardous employment.