Law, power and justice (Record no. 44809)

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International Standard Book Number 8170362970
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Classification number 345.54025 DHA
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Personal name Dhagamwar, Vasudha
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Title Law, power and justice
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Edition statement 2nd ed.
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Place of publication, distribution, etc. New Delhi
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Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Sage Pub.
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Date of publication, distribution, etc. 1992
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Extent 392p.
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Summary, etc. In India, the laws that affect the lives of men and women the most are criminal la These laws are enshrined in the Indian Code which is intended to afford projection to personal liberty.This indepth study of the Indian Penal Code establishes that these criminal laws are un derpinned by social attitudes so much so that when they conflict with the provisions of the law, it is invariably social norms which prevail. That is why robber barons are treated with respect while a woman's 'character becomes a crucial issue if she is murdered or raped.<br/><br/>To fully understand the roots and nature of this phenomenon, Dr. Dhagamwar begins with describing the attitudes which British jurists brought with them when they col onised the country. In particular, she studies the impact of Utilitarianism, a powerful school of thought prevailing in nineteenth century Britain. This analysis vividly reveals the class and cultural biases prevalent dur ing the colonial period which affected the process of law-making<br/><br/>Having traced the historical and socio-cul tural roots of the Indian Penal Code, Dr. Dhagamwar examines a large number of re cent and historical judgements in which character and sexual ethics played a part. She critically evaluates the outcome of these cases in terms of the manner in which they interpreted the Indian Penal Code.<br/><br/>Dr. Dhagamwar concludes from this wide ranging evaluation that laws are generally made to serve the interests of the upper classes who wield power. In short, law serves power and where it fails to do so, it may fail altogether. The author also de scribes recent efforts and proposes ways to reform what are essentially colonial laws so that they can suit the needs of the changing times while serving the ends of justice.<br/><br/>This unique study of Indian criminal law will interest the legal profession, social and legal historians, political scientists, students and teachers of law, and those engaged in the struggle for legal reform.
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Offences against the person-India
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