[PDF] Towards Legal Literacy eBook

Author : Kamala Sankaran
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,68 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780195692228

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This book is a citizen's introduction to the law, the legal system, and a wide range of contemporary social and political issues in India. Written by experts, but concise and easy-to-read, it shows how:* the law impacts everyday life and society* the focus of law is not merely punishment of wrongdoers but also protection of the weak* the law is an instrument of social justice* the constitution relates to other laws* security concerns are interconnected with human rightsThis volume invites readers to explore the Indian legal system in its totality and introduces them to all key aspects of the law; the basic structure doctrine, the criminal justice system, the concept of religious personal laws, anti-terror laws, cyber laws, law of contract, labour and employmentlaws, environmental law, and gender justice.Written especially for students of the recently restructured BA Programme of the University of Delhi and designed as a text for its Legal Literacy course, this book will also be of immense use to students in the early stages of courses in political science, law, sociology of law, gender studies, aswell as to curious and concerned general readers.

Author : Archie Zariski
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 12,86 MB
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 192735644X

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To understand how the legal system works, students must consider the law in terms of its structures, processes, language, and modes of thought and argument—in short, they must become literate in the field. Legal Literacy fulfills this aim by providing a foundational understanding of key concepts such as legal personhood, jurisdiction, and precedent, and by introducing students to legal research and writing skills. Examples of cases, statutes, and other legal materials support these concepts. While Legal Literacy is an introductory text, it also challenges students to consider critically the system they are studying. Touching on significant socio-legal issues such as access to justice, legal jargon, and plain language, Zariski critiques common legal traditions and practices, and analyzes what it means “to think like a lawyer.” As such, the text provides a sound basis for those who wish to pursue further studies in law or legal studies as well as those seeking a better understanding of how the legal field relates to the society that it serves.

Author : Anoop Kumar
Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 35,84 MB
Release : 2012
Category :
ISBN : 9783659307522

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So far, we have come across various incidents that confirm the saying "might is right." This will continue to happen unless and until the scenario is changed from "might is right" to "right is might." In order to see the dawn of a new world with people having their rights protected, we have to strive to the goal of making them aware of their legal rights. The weapon of rights in the hands of every poor is an essential requirement to fight injustice in a country like India.

Author : Anoop Kumar
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 10,19 MB
Release : 2013-11
Category :
ISBN : 9783656547440

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Project Report from the year 2013 in the subject Law - Public Law / Constitutional Law / Basic Rights, grade: 5.14/8, course: B.A. LL.B. (Hon.), language: English, comment: THE REPORT IS ABOUT THE LEGAL LITERACY MISSION., abstract: The legislature of the state and the Parliament, while enacting the legislation, consider the objectives of it. Some laws lay down the substantive rights of the masses and some touch upon the procedural aspect of certain laws. But it is due to lack of awareness of beneficiaries that most of the legislations are ineffective at the stage of their execution. To quell this problem, the step of generating among the masses, awareness of their rights has been recognized as the appropriate initiative. The source of power among the masses has been attributed to such awareness. India is a land of various laws on a variety of subjects. Most of these pertain to the benefits of the people. But due to the lack of their awareness for such provisions hardly yield any benefit to them.

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Publisher : Raman Mittal
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 32,29 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Legal aid
ISBN : 8192120422

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Papers presented at an international conference.

Author : Fritjof Capra
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 41,59 MB
Release : 2015-10-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 1626562083

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Winner, IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in Politics/Current Events: A systems theorist and a legal scholar present a new paradigm for protecting our planet. This is the first book to trace the fascinating parallel history of law and science from antiquity to modern times, showing how the two disciplines have always influenced each other—until recently. In the past few decades, science has shifted from seeing the natural world as a kind of cosmic machine best understood by analyzing each cog and sprocket to a systems perspective that views the world as a vast network of fluid communities and studies their dynamic interactions. The concept of ecology exemplifies this approach. But law is stuck in the old mechanistic paradigm: The world is simply a collection of discrete parts, and ownership of these parts is an individual right, protected by the state. Fritjof Capra, physicist, systems theorist, and bestselling author of The Tao of Physics, and distinguished legal scholar Ugo Mattei show that this obsolete worldview has led to overconsumption, pollution, and a general disregard on the part of the powerful for the common good. Capra and Mattei outline the basic concepts and structures of a legal order consistent with the ecological principles that sustain life on Earth that better addresses many of the economic and social crises we face today. This is a visionary reconceptualization of the very foundations of the Western legal system, a kind of Copernican revolution in the law, with profound implications for the future of our planet. “Thoughtful . . . The authors propose a philosophy and jurisprudence that is deeply radical—upending centuries of Western tradition and culture—but possibly crucial to solving looming environmental problems.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Anoop Kumar
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 10,72 MB
Release : 2013-11-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 3656547017

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Project Report from the year 2013 in the subject Law - Public Law / Constitutional Law / Basic Rights, grade: 5.14/8, , course: B.A. LL.B. (Hon.), language: English, abstract: The legislature of the state and the Parliament, while enacting the legislation, consider the objectives of it. Some laws lay down the substantive rights of the masses and some touch upon the procedural aspect of certain laws. But it is due to lack of awareness of beneficiaries that most of the legislations are ineffective at the stage of their execution. To quell this problem, the step of generating among the masses, awareness of their rights has been recognized as the appropriate initiative. The source of power among the masses has been attributed to such awareness. India is a land of various laws on a variety of subjects. Most of these pertain to the benefits of the people. But due to the lack of their awareness for such provisions hardly yield any benefit to them.