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Definition of Law
Law is the body of principles recognised and applied by the state in the administration of justice.- By SALMOND.
Purpose of Law
To maintain Law & order To establish socio-economic justice and remove the existing imbalance in socioeconomic structure.
CIVIL LAW(Eg: Indian Contract Act) CRIMINAL LAW( Eg:Indian Penal Code)
Precedents
Common Law
A body of judge made law developed through practices. Based on the criteria that common issues should be treated commonly at all times. Ancient laws C.P.C,Personal Laws; I.P.C.
Enforcement of Law.
During Pre-Independence
Charter of A.D 1600 Charter of A.D 1726 Govt of India Act,1858 The Indian High Courts Act,1861 The Govt of India Act,1919 The Govt of India Act,1935 The Indian Independence Act,1947
HIERARCHY OF COURTS
PRIVY COUNCIL FEDERAL COURT HIGH COURT-First High Court at Calcutta in 1862. LOWER COURTS
POST-INDEPENDANCE
Constitution of India
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA
Came into effective from January 26,1950. The three main wings of the Govt- Legislature, Executive and Judiciary are created by the Constitution. Comprises not merely the enforceable aspect of law, but also the guidelines for governance. The subject to which To make law is provided in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.(Union list/State list/Concurrent list.)
HIERARCHY OF COURTS
SUPREME COURT-Established in 1950 HIGH COURT DISTRICT COURT SUBORDINATE COURT MUNSIFF/MAGISTRATE COURT
Reference Books
By Dr.Niraj Kumar(Business Legislations)Himalaya Publications. By Akhileswar Pathak (Legal Aspects of Business)-Tata McGraw Hill.