Karl Marx rejected the liberal idea of equality and propounded the socialist idea of equality. According to him, equality can be achieved through the creation of a classless society. Marx gave importance to the emancipation of workers from exploitation and stressed equal distribution of means of production. According to him, equality thus achieved would be different from the liberal ideas of equality.
Karl Marx considered the State as an instrument of exploitation of workers. This instrument was in the hands of the capitalist class. Since laws are made by the State, it is natural that they protect the interests of the capitalists. Marx maintained that the transformation of the capitalist system into a socialist system will ensure an equitable distribution of resources. The socialist system gives a priority to the right to equality of the ‘have-nots’ rather than the right of property of the ‘haves’. Thus, according to Marx, implementing socialist agenda is considered to be justice, and that the judiciary should be committed to Socialism.
