From Professor Narayana Rao's Pen🖊️

“Law is not a brooding omnipotence in the sky; it is a pragmatic instrument of social order.”

Brief explanation :

1. Law is not an abstract or divine power

Justice Krishna Iyer meant that law should not be treated as something distant, rigid, or sacred beyond questioning. It is a human creation made by society and therefore must respond to human problems and realities.

2. Law must serve society

Law exists to maintain social order and justice. If the law does not protect the weak, the poor, and the marginalized, it fails in its purpose. Therefore judges and lawyers must apply law with social awareness.

3. Practical application of law

The word pragmatic means practical. Law should not be applied mechanically or blindly. Courts must interpret legal provisions in a practical way to solve real-life disputes and ensure fairness.

4. Creative and progressive interpretation

Justice Krishna Iyer believed judges should interpret the law creatively to promote justice, human rights, and social welfare. Law should evolve with changing social conditions rather than remain rigid.

Concluding Message

The idea of Justice Krishna Iyer teaches law students and lawyers that law is a living instrument of justice. It should be used thoughtfully and creatively to build a fair and humane society, not merely followed as a mechanical set of rules.

Have a nice day 👍

Prof Dr Rayadurgam Narayana.