Jurisprudence, Nature and Sources of Law — Chapter Summary
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Summary of Jurisprudence, Nature and Sources of Law for CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Law is the foundation of any civilized society. This unit explores jurisprudence — the philosophy and science of law — covering its meaning, nature, various schools of legal thought, classification of laws, sources from which law originates, law reforms in India, and cyber laws. Understanding these
Key Concepts
Jurisprudence is the philosophy and science
Jurisprudence is the philosophy and science of law. In simple terms, law is a system of rules and regulations recognised as binding on citizens, enfor
Natural law is described as
Natural law is described as the 'law of nature' — eternal, universal, and not created by human beings but found through nature and reason. Its central
Rule of Law means law carries
Rule of Law means law carries supremacy over all individuals, including those in power. It ensures equality, non-arbitrariness, and accountability. In
Founded by Jeremy Bentham and John
Founded by Jeremy Bentham and John Austin, this school treats law as a command of the sovereign backed by threat of punishment. Austin's definition: '
Led by Savigny and Henry Maine
Led by Savigny and Henry Maine, this school holds that law is not created but discovered — it grows from the customs and common spirit of the people (
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning, nature, and objectives of law and jurisprudence
- Analyse the five major schools of law: Natural, Analytical, Historical, Sociological, and Realist
- Understand the two rules of natural justice grounded in Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution
- Classify laws based on subject matter, scope, and jurisdiction
- Identify and explain the three main sources of law: Custom, Judicial Precedent, and Legislation
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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