Economic Justice: Constitutional Objectives

The question asks to identify where 'Economic Justice' is provided as an objective in the Constitution of India.

Preamble and Economic Justice

The Preamble of the Constitution of India explicitly declares Justice – social, economic, and political – as one of its core objectives. Therefore, Economic Justice is directly stated here.

Directive Principles and Economic Justice

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), particularly Articles 38 and 39, lay down the socio-economic goals the state should strive for. These principles aim to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people, including the equitable distribution of wealth and resources, which directly relates to achieving Economic Justice.

Fundamental Rights and Duties

• Fundamental Rights (Part III) primarily focus on civil and political rights, although some, like Article 39(a) (right to adequate means of livelihood), indirectly contribute. However, they are not the primary source for the *objective* of economic justice itself.
• Fundamental Duties (Part IV-A) list obligations of citizens and do not primarily define constitutional objectives like economic justice.

Conclusion

Based on the constitutional text, 'Economic Justice' is enshrined as an objective in both the Preamble and is heavily reflected in the goals set out by the Directive Principles of State Policy.