Without equity, equality will remain a pipe dream; and to achieve true justice and fairness in our society, every individual must have equal access to opportunities, according to Justice Kohli’s statement.
She explained that in order to achieve true justice and fairness in society, everyone must be treated with dignity and respect and have equal access to opportunities. Additionally, everyone must have equal access to opportunities.
“Equity is not just a buzzword or a slogan. It is the very foundation on which the edifice of true equality is built. Without equity, equality will remain a pipe dream. To achieve true justice and fairness in our society, each individual must have equal access to opportunities and everyone must be treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve,” she said.
According to Justice Kohli, equity is the golden rule ingrained in the soul of the Indian legal system. The judge was speaking at an event celebrating International Women’s Day organised by the Adhivakta Parishad’s Supreme Court Unit on the theme Embracing Equity in the Justice Delivery System. She stated that we must consider the role of equity in achieving true justice and equality in our society not just on International Women’s Day, but every day of the year.
According to Justice Kohli, equity is the foundation of a just and fair society in which everyone has equal access to opportunities, resources, and benefits regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
“It is the cardinal principle that ensures that everyone is treated fairly and impartially and that no one is left behind in the growth of society. It is a recognition of the fact that women, who constitute almost 50% of the total population in India and are going to dominate the workforce in the next few decades, are given their place under the Sun; that they enjoy equal rights and privileges at par with men; that they are not oppressed, mentally, physically or emotionally; that they are empowered to fight for the goals they choose to set for themselves; that their dreams can take wings and that they can freely march to the beat of their own drum,” she said.
Justice Kohli also emphasised the transition of the Indian justice delivery system over time and credited the principles of equity and justice with playing a significant role in this development. She noted that the Supreme Court and High Courts have played a significant role in preserving these principles by establishing a number of guidelines to ensure that the justice delivery system remains just and fair.
