International Journal of Legal Information the Official Journal of the International Association of Law Libraries Volume 36 Issue 2 Summer 2008 - Global Challenges & the Indian Legal System 3-2-2009 Article 8 The Indian Legal System B. N. Srikrishna Chairman of the Sixth Pay Commission of the Government of India Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarship.law.cornell.edu/ijli The International Journal of Legal Information is produced by The International Association of Law Libraries
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AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM The US legal system has several layers‚ more possibly than in most other countries. The Constitution is the main power of the US legal system. It was adopted in 1787‚ and ratified in 1788. The Constitution sets strict boundaries between federal and state law and also divides legal system into 3 branches of government: legislative‚ executive‚ and judicial branches. It creates a “separation of powers” between each branch and creates system of “checks-and-balances” to prevent
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change the behavior in people through murder‚ sexual harassment‚ song outbreaks‚ and more. What does this mean for a person if they cannot help what they do? Eagleman’s insight on the topics of how they should be defended‚ how to have a better legal system‚ and how to get help. There are people who can’t help what is being done because of certain issues they have and Eagleman is in the right when trying to defend them. Eagleman states‚” Couldn’t you just as easily be unlucky enough to develop a
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The Russian legal system is operated as a civil law system meaning they follow the law based on written codes. Russian Civil Code is the primary source of civil law and the civil code spells out certain basic principles. Under Russian Law‚ foreign individuals and companies enjoy the same rights to sue and be sued in Russian Courts as Russian natives and companies. The court system is divided into three separate parts: 1. The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation which focuses on ensuring
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The Australian Legal System Overview * The continent now known as “Australia” has a very long history of occupation * Aboriginal people have lived on the continent for at least 40 000 years. European settlement of the continent has been relatively recent Aboriginal Culture * When English settlers arrived at Sydney cove in 1788‚ there were approximately 500 aboriginal tribe living in different parts of the continent. The combined population of the tribes is thought to have been
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Introduction to Legal Principles and Systems (A)What are the sources of English law? Discuss the relationship between legislation and judicial precedent. (B)Using appropriate cases‚ explain three judicial rule of statutory interpretation. Introduction The English law system is one of the major European legal systems which strictly formulated by different procedures. At present‚ it has spread and implement in many other countries such as Canada‚ Australia‚ and New Zealand. This essay
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enforced by the courts (The Government of Canada‚ 2015). According to the Government of Canada‚ "Canada’s legal system is a combination of common law and civil law‚ which is based on the English and French system brought to Canada by explorers and colonists during the 17th and 18th centuries". The common law tradition is a law that is written down as legislation. Common law evolved into a system of rules based on precedent which is a rule that guides judges in making later decisions in similar cases
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PAKISTAN LEGAL SYSTEM General 1. The expression ‘Pakistan legal system’ contains the entire framework of the law of Pakistan‚ the manner of its legislation‚ the procedure of applying it‚ the court structure‚ the method of interpreting it‚ procedure of amending the law‚ and many other matters. The knowledge of Pakistan legal system provides a general understanding needed by an effective accountant‚ businessmen and other individuals. Aim 2. To briefly discuss the Legal Frame Work of Pakistan
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Model Answer 1 Every citizen is protected under the Federal Constitution which entrenches certain ‘fundamental liberties’. In this context‚ explain what is meant by ‘fundamental liberties’ and state the main liberties so entrenched in the Federal Constitution. (10 marks) (This question tests the candidates’ knowledge on ‘fundamental liberties’ as provided for in the Federal Constitution.) The phrase‚ ‘Fundamental Liberties’‚ refers to certain rights‚ which may be considered as basic and essential
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The Australian Legal System Introduction All countries are a reflection of their histories and this is very much the case with governmental structures and the associated legal system. The Australian legal system is based on a fundamental belief in the rule of law‚ justice and the independence of the judiciary. All people—Australians and non-Australians alike—are treated equally before the law and safeguards exist to ensure that people are not treated arbitrarily or unfairly by governments or
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