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Social Philosophy - Summary of Main Points and Insights
Key Concepts and Main Points
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Legal Reforms and Social Justice
The philosophy of laws emphasizes that benefits and legal protections should be extended to marginalized groups such as workmen, especially when existing laws cause hardships. Amendments are justified when they aim to remove such hardships, reflecting a progressive social philosophy oriented toward social justice and equality Principal, Mayo College, Ajmer VS Judge, Labour Court - Rajasthan. -
Custody and Child Welfare
The tender years rule in custody cases is rooted in social philosophy and legislative policy, prioritizing the welfare of young children under age five. This approach underscores societal values that protect early childhood and family integrity Sejalben Arpit Shah w/o Arpit Jitendrakumar Shah VS State Of Gujarat - Gujarat. -
Reservation and Caste Recognition
The inclusion of castes in scheduled lists is based on social philosophy recognizing historical oppression. Reservation policies are justified on the grounds of redressing social inequalities rooted in generations of oppression, emphasizing social justice and affirmative action Bhuneshwar Prasad Kureel VS State of U. P. and Others - Allahabad. -
Wage Fixation and Societal Values
Industrial adjudication considers social philosophy alongside economic necessities in fixing wages. Wage structures are not purely mathematical but also reflect societal values, aiming for fairness and social harmony Hindustan Times LTD. , New Delhi VS Their Workmen - Supreme Court. -
Judicial Decision-Making and Social Values
The judiciary’s role involves integrating social philosophy and the judges’ value systems into decision-making. Supreme Court decisions often reflect societal values and social change, balancing justice with evolving social norms J. Deva Asir VS Superintendent of Police - Madras. -
Constitutional Principles and Welfare State
The social philosophy underpinning the Constitution's Directive Principles advocates for a welfare state that promotes social justice, economic equity, and the well-being of its citizens. These principles guide legal interpretation and state policy, emphasizing social responsibility UNION OF INDIA (UOI) VS BABU RAM - Allahabad. -
Fundamental Rights and Social Justice
Rights such as equality, protection of employment, and freedom of contract are rooted in social philosophy aimed at safeguarding individual dignity while promoting social welfare. This reflects the constitutional aim of balancing individual rights with societal interests SADHAN MUKHERJEE VS INDIAN IRON AND STEEL COMPANY LTD. - Calcutta. -
Marriage and Social Morality
Social philosophy influences laws on marriage, emphasizing societal interests in maintaining social order and moral values. Acts like cruelty in marriage are viewed through the lens of social responsibility and societal norms Nisha Gupta VS Uday Chand Gupta - Patna. -
Constitution’s Conscience and Social Values
The Directive Principles are considered the Conscience of the Constitution, embodying the social philosophy that guides the state's duty to promote social justice, economic equity, and moral values M. D. RAMAKANTH RAO VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka.
Analysis and Conclusion
Social philosophy serves as the foundational framework guiding laws, judicial decisions, and constitutional principles. It emphasizes the importance of social justice, equality, and the welfare of marginalized and vulnerable groups. The integration of social values into legal and constitutional frameworks reflects a dynamic approach aimed at fostering a just and equitable society. This philosophy underscores that laws are not merely rules but expressions of societal ideals and moral commitments, shaping social progress and ensuring that legal systems serve the broader social good.
References:
- Principal, Mayo College, Ajmer VS Judge, Labour Court - Rajasthan
- Sejalben Arpit Shah w/o Arpit Jitendrakumar Shah VS State Of Gujarat - Gujarat
- Bhuneshwar Prasad Kureel VS State of U. P. and Others - Allahabad
- Hindustan Times LTD. , New Delhi VS Their Workmen - Supreme Court
- J. Deva Asir VS Superintendent of Police - Madras
- UNION OF INDIA (UOI) VS BABU RAM - Allahabad
- SADHAN MUKHERJEE VS INDIAN IRON AND STEEL COMPANY LTD. - Calcutta
- Nisha Gupta VS Uday Chand Gupta - Patna
- M. D. RAMAKANTH RAO VS STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka
Search Results for "Social Philosophy"
1987 0 Supreme(Raj) 253 • India - Rajasthan
P.C.JAIN, S.C.AGRAWAL
philosophy of laws, the benefit of the section should not be denied to the workmen. ... hardship caused to the workman on account of existing state of law, then keeping in view the object and consistent progressive social ... If the objects and reasons spell out that the purpose of amendment is to remove the hardship caused to the workmen on account of existing state of law, then keeping in view the object and consistent progressive social philosophy of laws, the benefit of the section should not be denied to the workmen
2019 0 Supreme(Guj) 412 • India - Gujarat
J.B.PARDIWALA, A.C.RAO
philosophy but also in realities and points in direction that custody of minor children who have not completed age of 5 years should ... corpus – Held, The “tender years rule” has found statutory recognition and legislative policy underlying thereto based not only on social ... philosophy but also in realities and points in direction that custody of minor children who have not completed age of 5 years should ... The “tender years rule” has found statutory recognition and the legislative policy underlying thereto is based not only on the #....
2013 0 Supreme(All) 1241 • India - Allahabad
A.P.SAHI
The court emphasized the significance of the date of inclusion of the caste in the schedule and the social philosophy underlying ... It is to be remembered that the benefit of reservation in a State to a particular caste is founded on the social philosophy of the caste having been oppressed for generations in his place of origin. The inclusion of the caste in the schedule is a testimony thereof.
1962 0 Supreme(SC) 435 • India - Supreme Court
J.C.SHAH, K.C.DAS GUPTA, P.B.GAJENDRAGADKAR, K.N.WANCHOO
In trying to keep true to the two points of social philosophy and economic necessities which vie for consideration, industrial adjudication ... the award - Principles governing the fixation of wage structure - Wage structure ceases to be a purely arithmetical problem as social ... In trying to keep true to the two points of social philosophy and economic necessities which vie for consideration, industrial adjudication has set for itself certain standards in the matter of wage fixation. ... Thus numerous....
2019 0 Supreme(Mad) 1546 • India - Madras
N.SESHASAYEE
philosophy and the scale of values of the judges participating in the decision should play an important part.....dictated by their ... , though in a different yet related context, has observed - In all the circumstances of a given case, it is inevitable that the social ... Row, (1952) SCR 597, the Supreme Court, though in a different yet related context, has observed: "..in all the circumstances of a given case, it is inevitable that the social philosophy and the scale of values of the judges participating in the decisio....
1961 0 Supreme(All) 9 • India - Allahabad
S.C.DHAVAN
CIVIL COURTS - INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT - ARTICLE 37 OF THE CONSTITUTION - DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY - WELFARE STATE - SOCIAL ... PHILOSOPHY OF THE MODERN WELFARE STATE - LIMITATION - CONDONATION OF DELAY - PROCEDURE - MATERIAL IRREGULARITY - SUBSTANTIAL JUSTICE ... The rule requiring a strict interpretation of statutes ousting the jurisdiction of the courts must be used as a good servant of the rule of the law, but not converted into a shibboleth when it serves no useful purpose or its application undermines the social #HL_STAR....
1979 0 Supreme(SC) 448 • India - Supreme Court
A. D. KOSHAL, Y. V. CHANDRACHUD, P. N. SHINGHAL, V. R. KRISHNA IYER, N. L. UNTWALIA
philosophy of court fundamental law is a perennial flow, rising and falling, rushing to push out obstructing rocks and slowing to ... this futuristic standpoint, every decision of SC is the focal point of the battle of the tenses, of social change versus social ... erode a doctrinal distortion, power being geared to the good of people in terms of Justice, social economic and political - From ... The social philosophy of our fundamental law is a perennial flow, rising and falling, rushi....
2001 0 Supreme(Cal) 413 • India - Calcutta
D.K.SETH
TENDER - CONDITION - MODIFICATION - ABSORPTION - EMPLOYMENT - CONTRACTOR'S LABOUR - PROTECTION - EQUALITY - ARTICLE 14 AND 16 - SOCIAL ... PHILOSOPHY - WRIT JURISDICTION - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT - FREEDOM OF CONTRACT - ARTICLE 19 (1) (G) - LEGAL RIGHT - INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ... Mukherjee, certain propositions have been laid down having regard to the social philosophy for the protection of employment. ... Had it been a different area, in that event the question would have been different by reason of the social....
2023 0 Supreme(Pat) 985 • India - Patna
P. B. BAJANTHRI, JITENDRA KUMAR
philosophy, though it may have a bearing on need to have clearest proof of an allegation before it is accepted as a ground for dissolution ... Section 13 – Divorce – Cruelty by spouse – Acts of a spouse which are calculated to impair integrity of a marital union have a social ... Society has a stake in institution of marriage and erring spouse is treated not as a mere defaulter but as an offender – But this social ... But this social philosophy, though it may have a bearing on the need to have the clear....
2007 0 Supreme(Kar) 453 • India - Karnataka
MOHAN M.SHANTANAGOUDAR
philosophy of the Constitution and its basic underprinnings and values. ... The said Chapter relating to Directive principles of State policy is the Conscience of the Constituion , which embodies the social ... The said Chapter relating to Directive principles of State policy is the 'Conscience of the Constitution', which embodies the social philosophy of the Constitution and its basic underpinnings and values.
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