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This document provides a classification of law through diagrams and explanations. It divides law into: [1] International law and Municipal law. International law governs relations between states and is divided into public and private international law. Municipal law operates within a state and is divided into public and private law. [2] Criminal law and Civil law. Criminal law deals with offenses against the public and is public law, while civil law governs relations between individuals. [3] Substantive law, which defines rights and duties, and Procedural law, which provides mechanisms for implementing substantive law.

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Classification of Law With The Help of Diagram - S+

This document provides a classification of law through diagrams and explanations. It divides law into: [1] International law and Municipal law. International law governs relations between states and is divided into public and private international law. Municipal law operates within a state and is divided into public and private law. [2] Criminal law and Civil law. Criminal law deals with offenses against the public and is public law, while civil law governs relations between individuals. [3] Substantive law, which defines rights and duties, and Procedural law, which provides mechanisms for implementing substantive law.

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Classification of Law with the Help of Diagram

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What is law?

There is a lot of Literature on the Subject of Law and In spite of that,


different definitions have been given.... Law is a Social Science and grows,
develops with the growth and development of Society. New development in
Society creates new problems and law is required to deal with those
problems In order to keep pace in society, the Definition and scope of law
must continue to change. The result is that a definition of law give at a
particular time cannot remain valid for all times to come. A definition of
Law which is considered satisfactory today may be found narrow
tomorrow.

Definition of Law

Justinian: According To Justinian "Law is the King of all mortal and


immortal affairs, which ought to be the chief, the ruler and the leader of the
noble and the base and thus the standard of what is just and unjust, the
Commander to animals naturally social of what they should do the
forbidden of what they Should not. do.

John Erskine: " Law is the command of a sovereign, containing a


common rule of life for his subjects and obliging them to obedience.'

Hobbes: According to Hobbes Law is the speech of him who by right


commands somewhat to be done or omitted.

See.... (some Important Definitions of Law )

Classification of Law
Classification of laws have been made time to time. For a
proper understanding of law, a classification of law is not only desirable but
also necessary. Classification of Law makes clear the relation between
different rules and their effect on each other. It also helps in arranging
them in a concise and systematic manner. It can help a lawyer to
understand the law.
We must not forget that no classification of law is going to be permanent.
Every classification is based on the law as it was when classification made
However, law keeps on changing according to the needs of the people at
different times and in different places.

Law may be classified under the following heads

1) International Law and Municipal Law

(A) International Law :

(i) Public International Law

(ii) Private International Law

(B) Municipal Law or National Law :

(i) Public Law

( ii) Private Law

2) Criminal Law and Civil Law

3) Substantive Law and Procedural Law

1) International Law and Municipal Law


(A) International Law:

Law may be broadly divided into two classes International Law and
Municipal Law. The term International Law was coined for the first time by
Jeremy Bentham in 1780 International Law or Law of Nations deals with
rules for the governance of Sovereign States in their relation and conduct
towards one another. International Law is not only law but also a very
important branch of law. International law is divided into two classes
Public International Law and Private International Law.

(i) Public International Law:

Public International Law is the body of rules which govern the


conduct and relations of the States with each other.

(ii) Private International Law:

Private International Law, which is also known as 'Conflict of Laws'


deals with cases involving foreign element. In case of a dispute between
Individual citizen or State and foreign element, where there is a need to
contact with the foreign system of law, the Private International Law will
apply.

(B) Municipal Law:

Municipal Law or Law of Nations is the Law applied within a State.


It can be Divided into two classes: Public law and Private Law.

(i) Public Law :

Public Law is that branch of Law, which determines and regulates


the organization and functioning of the State. It also determines the
relation of the State with its Subjects. It is Concerned with the State in its
political and Sovereign capacity.

Public law is divided into three classes: Constitutional Law, Administrative


Law, Criminal Law
(a) Constitutional Law :

The constitutional law determines the nature of the State and


the structure of the government. The constitutional law is superior law of
the land. In India and United States Constitutional Law is written but In
England, it is unwritten. The Modern Tendency is to have written
constitutions.

(b) Administrative Law :

Administrative Law deals with the structure, powers, and


functions of the organization of administration.

(c) Criminal Law :

Criminal law is necessary for the maintenance of law and


order and peace within the state. Criminal law defines and prescribes
punishments for them. Criminal Law not only Prevents Crime but also
punishes the offenders.

(ii) Private Law :

Private law protects the Rights of an Individual or groups of


individuals. It regulates and governs the relations of citizens with one
another.

2) Criminal Law and Civil Law:

Criminal law or Law of Crimes is the branch of public Law. It deals


with offenses punishable by State and is enforced in the name of the State.
Criminal Law divided into Substantive law and Procedural Law.
Crime is public wrong. It is an offense against the public as a whole.
There is no satisfactory definition of the word 'crime'. According to
Blackstone "Crime is an act committed or committed in violation of a public
law forbidding or commanding it."

Civil law is concerned with the rights and duties of Individuals to one
another and provides a system of remedies. e.g. Law of Property, Law of
Contract etc.

3) Substantive Law and Procedural Law

The substantive law deals with the rights and duties of Individuals. It
defines what facts go to constitute a right or liability. Procedural law is one
by which substantive law is applied to particular cases. It provides the
mechanism for implementation of the rules enshrined in the substantive
law.

Following is a Classification of Laws


See also...

Comparison between Historical School and Analytical School

The Value/ Utility of comparative law

Analytical School of jurisprudence

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