Jurisprudence & Legal Theory

This scholarly work by Prof. Nomita Aggarwal provides an in- depth analysis of all the essential aspects of Jurisprudence. The book has been written with some particular aims. Firstly, to provide the students of jurisprudence with a textbook which will enable them to become acquainted with the theories, attitudes, and insights of leading jurists; secondly, to explain western legal theories through illustrations from Indian law and cases decided by Indian Courts; thirdly, to simplify the subject to make it easily accessible and more comprehensible. An effort has been made in this edition to incorporate some international norms, their utility, feasibility in India and future challenges in this respect.

PART I- INTRODUCTION

Chapter I- Definitions of Jurisprudence

Chapter II- State

Chapter III- Sovereignty

Chapter IV- Definition of Law

Chapter V- Administration of Justice

PART II- SOURCES OF LAW

Chapter VI- Meaning and the term ‘Sources of Law’

Chapter VII- Custom as a source of law

Chapter VIII- Precedent as a source of law

Chapter IX- Legislation as a source of law

PART III- CONCEPTS OF LAW

Chapter X- Rights and Duties

Chapter XI- Person

Chapter XII- Property

Chapter XIII- Possession

Chapter XIV- Ownership

Chapter XV- Liability

Chapter XVI- Obligation

PART IV- SCHOOLS OF LAW

Chapter XVII- Natural Law School

Chapter XVIII- Analytical School

Chapter XIX- Historical School

Chapter XX- Sociological School

Chapter XXI- Realist School

PART V- MISCELLANY

Chapter XXII- Human Rights

hapter XXIII- Feminist Legal Theories

Chapter XXIV- Public Interest Litigation