The Jurisprudence of Legal Theory

The Jurisprudence of Legal Theory by Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey (Vice-Chancellor of Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai; published by Thomson Reuters in 2020) is a distinctive yet accessible exploration of jurisprudence and legal theory. Crafted in a compact style, this text covers the nature of law, legal systems and institutions, and theories including natural law, positive law, German transcendental idealism, and critical legal studies.

Key Features:

• Ukey goes beyond theoretical frameworks to delve into the dynamic interplay between morality, sovereignty, Dharma, justice, legal order, and judicial processes.
• The book underscores how enacted law, judicial pronouncements, and socio‑political currents converge to shape legal development, using lucid language to relate law’s evolution to societal, economic, and political realities.
• It also engages with sensitive and contemporary issues, such as gender inequality, reservation, homosexuality, dowry, euthanasia, rights violations, community boycott, and poverty, placing them within the context of jurisprudential discourse and case law.
• Minority viewpoints and juristic schools of thought are considered alongside authoritative case rulings.