Rohinton Mistry's A Fine Balance is a powerful and moving novel that is set in India during the period of Emergency in the mid-1970s , a period marked by political unrest and social upheaval. The story follows the lives of four main characters from diverse backgrounds whose paths become intertwined in unexpected ways. The characters are Dina Dalal, a Parsi widow; Maneck Kohlah, a student from a hill station; Ishvar Darji, a tailor; and his nephew Omprakash. Together, they navigate the challenges and hardships of life in a society undergoing significant transformation. The novel explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the impact of political and societal forces on individual lives. "A Fine Balance" delves into themes such as caste discrimination, political corruption, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The novel has been praised for its rich character development, vivid portrayal of India, and its ability to capture the complexities of the human experience. It is a powerful indictment of the authoritarian regime of Indira Gandhi and the human rights abuses that took place during that time. A Fine Balance can be interpreted as a reflection of the world of cruelty and power abuse. Power politics is in the form of, Casteism, sexual exploitation, sterilization, savagery, torture, and ruthless killing. Dukhi’s wife is raped by the watchman for plucking oranges without the permission of the landowner. There are many such instances in Mistry’s novel where the untouchables and the underclass are exploited for simple reasons like casting vote and shifting their jobs. Then Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi’s declaration of Emergency suspended civil liberties and enforced censorship in 1975. The present paper tries to interpret A Fine Balance in terms of the power abuse during the state of Emergency rule in an unnamed city of India.