FEATURES
NATURE OF LAW 📢
1. Law is a general rule of human behaviour in the state. It applies to all people of the state. All are equally subject to the laws of their State. Aliens living in the territory of the State are also bound by the laws of the state.
2. Law is definite and it is the formulated will of the State. It is a rule made and implemented by the state.
3. State always acts through Law. Laws are made and enforced by the government of the State.
4. Law creates binding and authoritative values or decisions or rules for all the people of state.
5. Sovereignty of State is the basis of law and its binding character.
6. Law is backed by the coercive power of the State. Violations of laws are always punished.
7. Punishments are also prescribed by Law.
8. The courts settle all disputes among the people on the basis of law.
9. In each State, there is only one body of Law.
10. Legally, Law is a command of the sovereign. In contemporary times laws are made by the representatives of the people who constitute the legislature of the State. Laws are backed by on public opinion and public needs.
11. The purpose of Law is to provide peace, protection, and security to the people and to ensure conditions for their all round development. Law also provides protection to the rights and freedoms of the people.
12. All disputes among the people are settled by the courts on the basis of an interpretation and application of the laws of the State.
13. Rule of law, equality before law and equal protection of law for all without any discrimination, are recognised as the salient features of a modern legal system and liberal democratic state.
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