The Role of Law and Justice in Structuring Society: Challenges and Contemporary Perspectives

Authors

  • V Basil Hans Srinivas University
  • Sowmya T. Assistant Professor of Statistics at St. Aloysius (deemed to be) University in Mangalore.

Keywords:

'Law', 'justice', 'the legal system', 'social order', 'rights', and 'governance' are all important phrases.

Abstract

Abstract

Law and justice are the most important parts of society that influence how it works and what it looks like. This article looks at how legal systems and social order are connected. It talks about how laws are made, understood, and enforced to keep things stable and fair. It talks about how justice helps make sure everyone is treated fairly, protects their rights, and settles disputes in societies that are different from each other. The article shows how legal systems affect social norms and collective responsibility by looking at how law, social institutions, and human behaviour operate together. The study also looks at the problems that modern legal systems have to deal with, such as inequality, access to justice, and the necessity for change in a society that is always evolving. To understand how cultures balance power with individual freedoms and foster social harmony, you need to know how law, justice, and the structure of society are all connected.

Published

2026-04-20