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The Changing Patterns of Law, Laws, Law Courts & Lawyers

The world of law is passing through radical and revolutionary changes. These changes are the result of multiple forces, some of which are obvious and others insidious. Â The modern climate after the two World Wars has produced widespread sense of insecurity in all levels of individual, communal, social and

A Theme Introduced National Jurisprudence Foreword to the Future

Jurisprudence is simply organised knowladge of law. But what is law ? What are its principles ? Is it an art or science or both ? Is its philosophy of universal validity, a sort of Sanatana dharma, or are there time space variables ? Is there a capitalist legal system, a socialist legality and

Larceny

One of the elementary rules for the practitioner in criminal law is to make sure, when prosecuting an accused person that every element of the offence charged is present and can be proved. When defending an accused person, the first step equally is to scrutinize the case for the prosecution

Judicial Activism - Constitutional Obligation of the Courts

Definition - What is Judicial Activism? Judicial Activism does not carry any statutory definition. Broadly, it is understood as connoting that function of the judiciary, which represents its active role in promoting justice.1 It has all along meant different things to different people. Its evolution and growth, effect on

The American Constitution - The Myth of Original Intention

The American Constituion which has been in effect since 1789 is the world's oldest written Constitution. It is still young and vibrant radiating constitutional hopes for freedom and equality all over the world. It remains the cornerstone of the world's most powerful democracy. Even long after

Socialism, Constitution and Legal Aid Movement in India

I am most grateful to the Jodhpur Chapter of the Indian Association of Lawyers for giving me this opportunity of participating in this I function to celebrate its Foundation Day. I was told that I could choose any topic that I liked for my lecture. I have made bold to

Sir Ivor Jennings on the Indian Constitution

We were privileged to have the learned analysis of Mr. M. Anantanarayanan in the 1956 November Issue of the â€˜Lawyerâ€™ of the criticisms of Sir Ivor Jennings on the Indian Constitution under the title â€˜The Indian Constitution in retrospectâ€™. He rightly added â€˜1 shall be satisfied if