The term ‘Political Justice’ is mentioned in the Indian Constitution under which of these.

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West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) Preliminary 2023

Answer

Under both Preamble and Directive Principles

Explanation

The Preamble to the Constitution mentions three types of justice: Social, Economic, and Political. These are also emphasized in the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 38).

Key Points

  • The ideal of justice in the Preamble was borrowed from the Russian Revolution.
  • Article 38 mandates the State to secure social, economic, and political justice.
  • Political justice implies equal rights to vote and participate in the political process.

Additional Information

  • Fundamental Rights primarily provide safeguards for political liberties.
  • The concept of justice in the Preamble was inspired by the 1917 Russian Revolution.
Polity Preamble and DPSP Medium

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