The Jurisprudence of Legal Theory

The Jurisprudence of Legal Theory is a one-of-a-kind book covering several aspects of Jurisprudence and legal theory. While it speaks about the nature of law, legal reasoning, legal systems and legal institutions, it also deliberates upon how the theories of natural law, positive law, German transcendental idealism and critical legal studies have shaped the society and upon the role played by morality, sovereignty, Dharma, justice, legal order and judicial process in the development of law. The book discusses the nature, scope and development of concepts in law but most importantly the interrelation of laws enacted, amended and repealed from time to time and also judicial pronouncements recognizing them or at times denouncing them. It puts the law in the context of the socio eco-political perspective narrating in lucid and simple language the cause and effect of social events, political trends and economic situations on legislating, implementing and execution of laws. The book comments upon the principles considered sacred in religion and their linkages with laws. Not only the majority but also minority opinions and views which have shaped the understanding and development of law have been covered in the book and linked with juristic opinions and schools of thought. It covers authoritative English and other cases that laid the foundation of certain legal principles. Through juristic discussion, the book opens up a dialogue on issues such as homosexuality, gender inequality, reservation, euthanasia, community boycott, dowry, poverty and violation of rights. Readers of the book will be able to understand, classify, explain, analyze and criticize the purpose of law, its source, what law is and what it ought to be.