The word Jurisprudence is derived from the Latin term juris prudentia, meaning “the study, knowledge, or science of law.” In the United States, the term is often used to refer to the philosophy of law.
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What is Jurisprudence?
Parts of Judgement
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Majority Opinion in a Judgement | View Here |
| Concurring Opinion in a Judgement | View Here |
| Dissenting Opinion in a Judgement | View Here |
| What is Difference Between Dissenting Opinion and Concurring Opinion? | View Here |
Basics of Jurisprudence
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Law According to John Austin | View Here |
| Rawls’ Theory of Justice | View Here |
| John Salmond’s Definition of Law | View Here |
| Do ‘Law’ and ‘Justice’ have different Meanings? | View Here |
| Jurisprudence and its Relevance in Contemporary Times | View Here |
| The Hart and Fuller Debate | View Here |
| Distributive Justice: Concept and Application in various Legal Systems | View Here |
| Concept of Corrective Justice: Meaning and Analysis | View Here |
| Compensatory Jurisprudence | View Here |
| Application of the Concept of Social Justice in India | View Here |
| Mens Rea in Statutory Offences | View Here |
| Morality and Law: A Critical Evaluation | View Here |
| Study of Dharma in The Light of Hindu Jurisprudence | View Here |
| Theory of Utilitarianism: A Critical Analysis | View Here |
| Mahabharata Through the Eyes of Indian Laws | View Here |
| Social Contract Theory | View Here |
| Concept of Legal Pluralism | View Here |
| Does Arbitration Hinder the Growth of Common Law Jurisprudence? | View Here |
| Application of Concept of Social Justice in India | View Here |
| Relationship Between Decency and Morality | View Here |
| Relationship Between Law and Liberty | View Here |
| Public Interest Litigation | View Here |
| Advantages of Public Interest Litigation | View Here |
| Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigation | View Here |
| Relation Between Law and Public Opinion | View Here |
Schools of Jurisprudence
Concept and Sources of Law
Legal Status of Persons
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Legal Status of Unborn Children in India | View Here |
| Legal status and Rights of Unborn Persons | View Here |
| Legal Status and Rights of Lunatic and Drunken Person | View Here |
| Legal Status of a Dead Person | View Here |
| Position and Legal Status of Minor in India | View Here |
| Legal Rights of Animals | View Here |
| Jallikattu and Animals Rights in India | View Here |
| Animal Cruelty and Laws Dealing with Protection of Animal Rights | View Here |
| Corporate Personality | View Here |
| Legal Status of Corporate Personality | View Here |
| Theories of Corporate Personalities | View Here |
Rights and Duties
Ownership, Possession and Property
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Ownership in Jurisprudence: Meaning, Kinds, Incidents and Relevance in Contemporary Times | View Here |
| Concept of Possession of Property in India | View Here |
| Concept of Property and types of Property | View Here |
| Laws Dealing with Transfer of Property in India | View Here |
| Difference Between Possession and Ownership | View Here |
Concept of Punishment
| Topic | Link To Notes |
| Theories of Punishment | View Here |
| Expiatory Theory of Punishment | View Here |
| Constitutionality of Capital Punishment | View Here |
| Reformative Theory of Punishment in India | View Here |
Important Doctrines and Theories
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