A Study on Social Justice and Discrimination in Promotions of Heads of the Departments
Author : R Rufus and Dr. MD Chinnu
Abstract :
Social justice is a constitutional ideal that seeks to ensure equality, fairness, and dignity in all spheres of public life. In academic institutions, promotions to positions such as Heads of the Departments play a vital role in shaping institutional governance, academic leadership, and administrative efficiency. Despite constitutional guarantees and reservation policies, concerns regarding discrimination, lack of transparency, and arbitrariness in promotions continue to persist. This study undertakes a doctrinal analysis of social justice and discrimination in the promotion of Heads of the Departments. It examines constitutional provisions, judicial interpretations, and legal principles governing promotions. The study aims to analyse whether existing promotion mechanisms uphold social justice and to understand the balance between equality, reservation, and administrative efficiency.
Keywords :
Social justice, discrimination, promotion, reservation, equality, academic administration.
