There is a clear distinction between NEETI and NYAAYM.
NEETI is Justice, and the various laws that goes with it in any organization.
NYAYAM has a wider meaning. It denotes ethics and morality. Or simply the RIGHT THING to do.
NEETI is to ensure NYAYAM. It is a means to achieve an end, and not by an end itself.
But many a time, we get to see people hiding behind Neeti, forgetting that enforcing the neeti may not ensure nyayam. This is blatantly wrong and unjust.
Take the case of the World Cup Qualifier between Republic of Ireland and France. What was at stake in the second leg in Paris was the chance to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa. Towards the end of the match, the French Captain Thiery Henry, blatantly handled the ball twice in the penaly box before passing it for a goal to be scored. The referee was unsighted, as was the linesman. The goal was allowed thereby allowing France to equalize and win on aggregate 2-1. Television footage clearly showed Henry handling the ball TWICE, first accidentaly but second time clearly with intent when he pushed a bouncing ball back to his feet before effecting the pass.
At the end of the game, there was an obvious furore. Republic of Ireland protested and even the whole of France conceded they didnt want to go to South Africa this way, being labelled cheats.
You would have expected FIFA to at least annul the goal, punish Henry on Video evidence, reverse the result from 1-1 in second leg to 1-0 for Ireland, thereby making it 1-1 aggregate. And they could have ordered a one match play off to decide who goes through. This would have ensured NYAYAM for all concerned. It was the right thing to do morally, ethically. But no way! FIFA hid behind a NEETI (law) that says Referee is the final judge on the field with matters pertaining to allowing goals and results, and rejected the request of the Irish for a play off.
What a shame for an organization that mouths platitude about Fair Play!!!
