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“Equality is not achieved by sameness, but by fairness. Different conditions demand different interventions to ensure equal outcomes. Constitutional justice recognises context without abandoning principle.”

— Shivanshu K. Srivastava

Last update Sept. 26, 2026. History

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“Equality is not achieved by sameness, but by fairness. Different conditions demand different interventions to ensure equal outcomes. Constitutional justice recognises context without abandoning principle.”

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