Justice above self
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‘Justice above self’ is a short story originally written in Hindi by Munshi Prem Chand. It was translated into English as ‘The Holy Panchayat’.
This story is about two best friends, Algu and Jumman.
It begins with a transfer of property problem between Jumman and his aunt. The aunt takes it to the village panchayat.
Although Jumman is confident that he will win the case but the decision goes against him and is given in the aunt’s favor.
The decision was taken by Algu and it makes Jumman treat him like an enemy.
Later, when Jumman was given a chance to solve the case between Sahu and Algu, Jumman's conscience returns back and he concludes the decision in favor of Algu.
Hence, it can be concluded that justice is the most important thing and it is above all our feelings and emotions.