Literal Meaning
You shall not do evil that good may come of it.
Origin
This is an old maxim which is used in modern times. This maxim has been interpreted by many jurists in many cases and precedents.
Explanation
More simply, “don’t do wrong to do right”. The direct opposite of the phrase “the ends justify the means”. You should not do anything wrong to get the right.
Illustration
“A” a man can’t kill another man to save his life. That means that he can’t do wrong to do anything right.
Edited by Vigneshwar Ramasubramania
Approved & Published – Sakshi Raje
