Realist School Of Jurisprudence
Introduction Jurisprudence is the law’s eye; it provides the law with an understanding of the world in which it operates. To put it another way, it’s a way of connecting the law to its time and place, and the more …
Jurisprudence
Legislation As A Source Of Law
Introduction The term “legislation” refers to the act of making laws. “Legis” means law, and “Latum” means making, hence it implies lawmaking. Legislation is the way of making laws in which the competent authority is responsible for drafting and enacting …
Legal Rights – Definition, Theories, Characteristics And Kinds
Introduction Every individual possesses certain rights and duties that are important for man’s development. Every individual has some rights and duties that are mutually respected. A person must respect the rights of other individuals. Such rights are regulated by the …
Development of Legal Profession in India
Introduction The legal profession is an important branch of the administration of justice mechanism. Without a well-organized legal profession, the courts would not be in a position to administer justice effectively, as the evidence for or against the parties to …
Analytical School of Jurisprudence
Introduction Analytical school of Jurisprudence is often referred to as ‘Austenian School’ or ‘Positivist School’. It is referred to as the positivist school because the exponents of the analytical school of jurisprudence are not concerned with the past or the …
Sociological School of Jurisprudence
Introduction The word ‘Jurisprudence’ is derived from ‘Juris Prudentia’. It is a Latin term that means science, study or knowledge of law. The meaning of jurisprudence has been changing over time and has been stirring controversy amongst some scholars. Irrespective …
Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law – Objectives, Essential And Criticism
Introduction Hans Kelsen (1881-1973) was an Austrian jurist and philosopher and he began his career as a legal theorist at the beginning of 20th century. He was the judge of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Austria for the duration of …
Historical School of Jurisprudence
Introduction: In common parlance, the word jurisprudence avowed to be the ‘knowledge of the law’ qua it was derived from the Latin word ‘Juris prudentia’. But it has a broader connotation at times, as it must be considered beyond a …
Precedent As A Source of Law And It’s Advantages And Disadvantages
Introduction Every developed legal system has a judicial organ. The main function of this body is to adjudicate the rights and duties of the citizens. Earlier, in this adjudication, the courts are guided by customs and their own sense of …
Doctrine of Ratio Decidendi – Meaning, Case Laws & Analysis
Introduction: The need for the law emerges whenever the conflict arises in a society; the so-called “conflict” is the ramification of the difference of opinion in the shared ideas. Thus disputes and confrontation of ideas in society have led to …