Affirmative Action and Meritocracy in India: A Detailed Analysis of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)

Author(s)	Kashish Avinash Shah
Country	India
Abstract	This paper revisits the evolving concept of justice in contemporary India by examining key judicial trends and constitutional mandates. It delves into how the Indian judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, has played a pivotal role in redefining justice through progressive interpretations and landmark judgments. The research underscores the transformation from a formalistic understanding of justice to one that embraces substantive equality, social welfare, and human dignity. It also highlights how judicial activism, public interest litigation, and the doctrine of constitutional morality have influenced the delivery of justice. Ultimately, the paper offers a nuanced analysis of whether the judiciary has managed to uphold its constitutional promise of justice—social, economic, and political—for all.
Keywords	Justice, Indian Constitution,Judicial Trends,Supreme Court of India,Social Justice,Public Interest Litigation,Constitutional Morality,Judicial Activism,Rule of Law,Human Dignity
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On	2025-04-10
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.41171
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9fcbs

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