Literal Meaning
The law cannot fail in dispensing justice.
Origin
This is an old maxim which is used in modern times. This legal maxim has been interpreted by many judges in many cases. This legal maxim is the obligation of law.
Explanation
The law cannot fail in dispensing justice.
JUSTITIA: Lat. “Justice, A jurisdiction or the office of a judge”.
Deficere: “dispensing”
Potest: “can”
Justitia: “justice”
Non: “not”
Therefore law cannot fail in dispensing justice.
Edited by Vigneshwar Ramasubramania
Approved & Published – Sakshi Raje
