Jurisprudence Notes: CLAT LLM, Judicial Services, LLB, Competitive Exam etc.
Immanuel Kant Theory of Jurisprudence INTRODUCTION Kant was born in 1724 in the Prussian city of Kongsberg. Immanuel Kant synthesized early modern rationalism and empiricism. The doctrine of “Transcendental idealism”, which emphasizes a distinction between what we can experience that is natural observable world and what we cannot that is “supersensible” objects such as god … Read more
Theory Given By Oliver Wendell Holmes BIOGRAPHY Oliver Wendell Holmes ( March 8, 1841 – March 6, 1935 ) was an American Jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the USA from 1902-1932. He was also known as – The Great Dissenter. Holmes is known for his defence of the … Read more
Criticism of Austin’s theory of Positivism: Our Legal World Criticism of Austin Theory or Positivism Theory Introduction Many thinkers and jurists compared Austin’s ideas with Bentham’s and concluded that Austin’s theory is more acceptable in modern societies. The positive movement is believed to have started in the early 19th century. It emerged as a reaction … Read more
Jurisprudence: Sources of Law Introduction Jurisprudence is basically the study of the Theory and Philosophy of Law. In jurisprudence we do not deal with the practically applicable pieces of statutory law, rather we try to understand the very essence of law and its various dimensions. The word source of law is used in various senses. … Read more
Analytical or Positivist theory Of Jurisprudence Introduction Analytical or positivist theory is the most powerful school of jurisprudence, dealing with law as it exists in its present form. The advocates of this school considered that the most important aspect of the law is its relation to the state. It systematic analysis of legal concepts. Legal … Read more
Ownership – Definition, Concept and Kinds INTRODUCTION Ownership is an important right in relation to property. It is one of the basic concepts of jurisprudence law. As a concept of jurisprudence, there are various definitions given by different jurists. Ownership has an important place in both legal and social interests of society. Ownership appears in … Read more
Salmond Pigeon Hole Theory of Law of Torts Pigeon hole theory is one of the very profound theory in the field of law especially, in the law of torts. This theory is given Salmond. There were many different theories regarding tortuous liability different person has penned different opinion. But there are two major theories which … Read more
Definition of Jurisprudence with short explanation Definition of Jurisprudence Introduction The word “Jurisprudence” is derived from the Latin word ‘Jurisprudentia’ which denotes the science of law or knowledge of law. In Latin, ‘Juris’ means ‘law’ and ‘prudentia’ means skill or knowledge. Over the years, it has come to mean the study of law as a … Read more
Marxist Theory of Law : Marxist Approach to Law, Economics, Society Abstract This article discusses Marxist legal theory and how it has been applied in communist countries and other countries that have claimed Marxism as their official ideology or their country based on Marxist thought. It investigates whether the undercurrent of violence and lawlessness always … Read more
