• S NITTYASRI
• J KAVIYA

Social justice, as envisaged in the Constitution of India, denotes equity among citizens and prescribes equal treatment for all without any social distinction based on caste, colour, race, religion, sex, etc. Equity is to be ensured by provision of equal opportunity to all in respect of social and economical activities. Special provisions are also to be made for women and children, disabled persons and for advancement of social and economically backward classes and for SC/STs. Towards this end, several legislations have been enacted in India, giving effect to the fundamental principles and other special provisions enshrined in the Constitution. They may be broadly indicated under the following categories: • Equality before law • Equality of opportunity in employment • Reservation policy • Abolition of untouchability • Disability equality • Welfare of women and children The following study is an attempt to assess the achievements in this regard.

justice, freedom, equality, community development, debt relief.

"Role of Law and Special Legislation to usher in Social Equity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.68-74, January-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRV006011.pdf

"Role of Law and Special Legislation to usher in Social Equity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp68-74, January-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRV006011.pdf