This PDF covers the following topics related to General Law and aims to
provide understanding and working knowledge of sources of law, Constitution,
legislative environment, interpretation of statutes and general laws. The topics
covered are as follows : Sources of Law, Constitution of India, Interpretation
of Statutes, General Clauses Act, 1897, Administrative Laws, Law of Torts,
Limitation Act, 1963, Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Indian Penal Code, 1860 ,
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 , Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Special Courts,
Tribunals under Companies Act & Other Legislations , Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996, Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Registration Act, 1908:
Registration of Documents , Right to Information Act, 2005, Information
Technology Act, 2000.
Author(s): The Institute of Company Secretaries
of India
The Basic Law of Saudi Arabia is a
constitution-like charter divided into nine chapters, consisting of 83 articles.
The Basic Law is in accordance with the Wahhabi understanding of Sharia and does
not override Islamic laws.
This note has been designed to develop among learners an insight into
various legal processes and practices.This would sensitize the learners to the
socioeconomic, political legal, ethical and moral values emerging national and
global concerns so as to enable them to become law abiding, responsible citizens
and agent of democratic governance.
Author(s): The National Institute of Open Schooling, Government of
India