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On what basis can the law never discriminate?

The law cannot discriminate between persons on the basis of their religion, caste or gender.

What is the meaning of rule of law?

The rule of law means that all laws apply equally to all citizens of the country and no one can be above the law.

How was law applied in the ancient India?

In ancient India, different communities enjoyed different degrees of autonomy in administering these laws among their own. In some cases, the punishment that two persons received for the same crime varied depending on their caste background, with lower castes being harshly penalised.

Who introduced the rule of law in India?

British Colonists

On what basis is it assumed that British colonist introduced the law in India?

1. Colonial law was arbitrary
2. Indian nationalists played a prominent role in the development of the legal sphere in British India.

What was the sedition act of 1870?

The idea of sedition act was that any person protesting or criticising the British government could be arrested without due trial.

What is the implementation of the Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005?

According to this law, sons, daughters and their mothers can get an equal share of family property.

Who makes the law?

The Parliament has a very important role in making laws.

How do laws come into practice?

Often different groups in society raise a need for a particular law. Parliament plays an important role in understanding the problems faced by people.

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence refers to the injury or harm or threat of injury or harm caused by an adult male, usually the husband, against his wife.

How can the injury be caused by domestic violence?

An injury may be caused by physically beating up the woman or by emotionally abusing her. Abuse of the woman can also include verbal, sexual and economic abuse.

What does the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act refer to?

Protection of women from domestic violence act 2005 extends the understanding of the term domestic to include all women who live or have lived together in a shared household with the male member who is perpetrating the violence.

How can people make their voice heard for making a law?

The voice can be heard through TV reports, newspaper editorials, radio broadcasts, local meetings – all of which help in making the work that Parliament does more accessible and transparent to the people.

When does a law become unpopular?

A law can be constitutionally valid and hence legal but it can continue to be unpopular and unacceptable to people because they feel that the intention behind it is unfair and harmful. Hence, people may criticise the law, hold public meetings, write about it in newspapers, report to TV news channels etc.

Who was Rosa Parks?

Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, who refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man on 1 December 1955.

What was Rosa Parks protesting for?

Rosa Parks was protesting the law on segregation that divided up all public spaces, including the streets, between the whites and the African- Americans. Her refusal was a key event that marked the start of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, which prohibited the discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin in the USA.

What is the role of citizens after Parliament has been elected?

Once the Parliament has been elected, the role of the citizens is to carefully chart the work that is being done by MPs and criticise their actions when we feel it is required. Thus, it should be borne in mind that it is the extent, involvement and enthusiasm of the people that helps Parliament perform its representative functions properly.