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Law and Social Justice

Question
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Talk to two workers (For example, constructoin workers, farm workers, factory workers, workers at any shop) to find out if they are receiving the minimum wages laid down by law.

Solution

Construction workers - They are receiving below the minimum wages laid down by law.

Factory workers - They are too receiving below the minimum wages.

Question
CBSEENSS8007986

What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?

Solution

The advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India are following:
(i)They can get cheap labour in India.

(ii)They can spend the least on housing facilities for workers.

(iii)They can cut cost by providing lower working conditions including lower safety measures.

Thus, foreign companies can save costs and earn higher profits.

Question
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Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss.

Solution

No, the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy have not got justice even after 30 years of the accident.
The people are still fighting for safe drinking water, for health care facilities and jobs for the people poisoned by Union Carbide.

Question
CBSEENSS8007988

What do we mean when we speak of law enforcement? Who is responsible for enforcement? Why is enforcement so important?

Solution

Law enforcement means that the provisions of the law must be implemented.
The government is responsible for enforcement. 

Enforcement is important because it makes people to comply with safety norms thereby not risking the life of the the workers.
For example: The Bhopal gas tragedy had taken place only because the safety laws were lax in the country and even these weak safety law were not enforced.