Criticism of Austin’s Theory of Positivism | Overview Bentham’s Positivism Austin’s Positivism Criticism of Austin’s Positivism Universality Identification of a “Commander” Continuity of Law Real Law Procedural Requirements Conclusion This article focuses on the criticism of Austin theory of positivism, Several thinkers and jurists have compared the views of Austin with those of Bentham and have concluded that……...

The notion of otherness and politics of difference is often used to explain the concept and nature of social justice. Various theories of justice have argued upon philosophical thoughts and ideas. Based on such theories, the states generally focus on ensuring that there is equality in distribution and access to its resources. This has led to the restriction……...

Sociological School of Jurisprudence | Overview Duguit (1859-1928) Rudolf von Ihering (1818-1898) Roscoe Pound (1870-1964) Theory of Social Engineering Private Interests Public Interests Social Interests Conclusion The sociological school of jurisprudence started dominating over the other schools in the initial years of the 20th Century. It aims to study the circumstances that led to the emergence of legal……...

Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law & HLA Hart’s Theory | Overview Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law Premises The Basic Norm (Grundnorm) Implications of the Pure Theory Criticism H.L.A. Hart’s theory Defects in Primary Rules Remedies for the Defects “Internal Aspect” of Law This article deals with Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law & HLA Hart’s Theory. Kelsen distinguished between legal……...