Fairness in Legal Matters

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) states:

“Once, a legal matter involving Hazrat Ali (ra) was presented before a Muslim magistrate, who showed some leniency towards Hazrat Ali (ra). Upon this, Hazrat Ali (ra) stated, ‘This is the first act of injustice on your part by showing leniency to me. At this moment, me and the other party are equal.’”

(Khutbat-e-Mahmud, Vol. 16 p. 516)