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What is one primary objective of the Jurisprudence course?
What is one primary objective of the Jurisprudence course?
- To study only international law
- To focus solely on historical cases
- To memorize legal codes
- To develop practical applications of law (correct)
Which school of jurisprudence focuses on the separation of law and morality?
Which school of jurisprudence focuses on the separation of law and morality?
- Analytical School (correct)
- Natural Law School
- Historical School
- Sociological School
What concept does Indian Jurisprudence primarily focus on?
What concept does Indian Jurisprudence primarily focus on?
- Natural Rights
- Case Law
- Dharma (correct)
- Legal Positivism
Which theorist is associated with the idea of Law as a command backed by sanctions?
Which theorist is associated with the idea of Law as a command backed by sanctions?
What is a key element of the course regarding the comparative understanding of law?
What is a key element of the course regarding the comparative understanding of law?
Which theorist is known for the Historical School of jurisprudence?
Which theorist is known for the Historical School of jurisprudence?
What is the weightage percentage of the content related to the Introduction in the course?
What is the weightage percentage of the content related to the Introduction in the course?
Which aspect does the Analytical Positivism perspective include in the Indian context?
Which aspect does the Analytical Positivism perspective include in the Indian context?
What is a key characteristic of Natural Law Theory?
What is a key characteristic of Natural Law Theory?
Which of the following is an exponent of Sociological Jurisprudence?
Which of the following is an exponent of Sociological Jurisprudence?
How does the Realist School view the law?
How does the Realist School view the law?
What is a disadvantage of the administration of justice?
What is a disadvantage of the administration of justice?
What does the concept of social justice typically entail?
What does the concept of social justice typically entail?
What is one theory of punishment discussed in jurisprudence?
What is one theory of punishment discussed in jurisprudence?
What does the sociological school emphasize in legal practice?
What does the sociological school emphasize in legal practice?
Which aspect is least likely to be associated with the administration of social justice?
Which aspect is least likely to be associated with the administration of social justice?
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Natural Law Theory
Natural Law Theory
A legal theory that suggests laws should reflect inherent moral principles and human nature, existing independently of human-made laws.
Sociological Jurisprudence
Sociological Jurisprudence
A legal theory that examines the social context and impact of legal rules.
Social Engineering
Social Engineering
Roscoe Pound's theory that law should be used to shape and improve society.
Realist School
Realist School
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Civil Justice
Civil Justice
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
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Theories of Punishment
Theories of Punishment
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Forms of Punishment
Forms of Punishment
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Social Justice
Social Justice
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Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence
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Nature of Law
Nature of Law
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Analytical School
Analytical School
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Legal Positivism
Legal Positivism
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Bentham's views
Bentham's views
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Austin's Analytical Positivism
Austin's Analytical Positivism
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Hart's views
Hart's views
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Kelson's Pure Theory
Kelson's Pure Theory
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Historical School
Historical School
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Savigny's theory
Savigny's theory
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Sir H. Maine's theory
Sir H. Maine's theory
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Indian Concept of Dharma
Indian Concept of Dharma
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Name: Jurisprudence
- Course Code: 1190725101
- Semester: 1
- Prerequisite: None
- Credit: 4
- Teaching Hours: 18
- Weight: 25%
Course Objectives
- Equip students with knowledge of law, practical application, analytical thinking, and logical reasoning
- Help students understand fundamental questions about law
- Develop comparative understanding of different legal systems, including the Indian legal system
Course Content
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Unit I: Introduction
- Nature, Scope, Content, and Utility of Jurisprudence
- Purpose of Law
- Indian Concept of Dharma
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Unit II: Schools of Jurisprudence
- Analytical School
- Bentham's views on law and legal positivism
- Austin's Analytical Positivism
- Hart's view on law and morality
- Kelson's theory of Pure Science of Law
- Analytical Positivism (Indian Perspective)
- Historical School
- Savigny's theory
- Sir Henry Maine's theory
- Historical School (Indian Perspective)
- Analytical School
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Unit III: Theories & Schools of Jurisprudence
- Natural Law Theory
- Characteristics of Natural Law Theory
- Historical Evolution
- Critical Appraisal of Natural Law Theory
- Sociological School
- Developmental stages of Sociological Jurisprudence
- Exponents of Sociological Jurisprudence
- Roscoe Pound's theory of Social Engineering
- Social Justice
- Sociological School (Indian Perspective)
- Realist School
- Basic features of Realist school
- Scandinavian Legal Realism
- Realism in the Indian Context
- Natural Law Theory
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Unit IV: Administration of Justice
- Concept of Justice (Civil and Criminal)
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Administration of Justice
- Theories of Punishment
- Forms of Punishment
- Administration of Social Justice
Course Outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of law's political, social, historical, philosophical, and economic context
- Critically analyze and research complex legal issues; make appropriate choices
- Critically analyze legal theory and make appropriate choices
- Understand the administration of justice and its concept
Teaching & Learning Methods
- Articles and Publications
- Case Study
- Case analysis
- Landmark Judgments
- Recent Amendments
- Newly Enacted Legislation
Recommended Books
- Dias, Jurisprudence
- Friedman, Legal Theory
- Lloyd, Jurisprudence
- Paton, A Textbook of Jurisprudence
- Tripathi, Mani, Jurisprudence (Legal Theory)
- Dhyani, S.N., Jurisprudence: A Study of Indian Legal Theory
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