Legal Studies Class XI and Legal Studies Class XII (For CBSE)

Legal Studies XI - CBSE has been thoroughly revised with the latest developments in law and updated with the latest developments such as the passing of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 which led to the bifurcation of the State of Jammu and Kashmir into the Union Territories Territory of Ladakh and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

All the relevant and landmark cases of the last couple of years have been added in the edition. The entry by women into the Sabarimala Temple case [Indian Young Lawyers Assn. (Sabarimala Temple-5J.) v. State of Kerala, (2019) 11 SCC 1]; the decriminalization of adultery [Joseph Shine v. Union of India, (2019) 3 SCC 39]; the decriminalization of same-sex relationships [Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, (2018) 10 SCC 1]; upholding of the Constitutionality of Aadhar [K.S. Puttaswamy (Aadhaar-5J.) v. Union of India, (2019) 1 SCC 1]; the validity of marriage in an alleged 'Love Jihad' case [Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M., (2018) 16 SCC 368]; the Euthanasia case [Common Cause v. Union of India, (2018) 5 SCC 1]; Ram Janmabhoomi temple case [M. Siddiq v. Mahant Suresh Das, 2020 (1) SCC 1] and more.

This edition also takes into account the latest developments in Statutory law such as the passing of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Ordinance, 2020 in the State of UP, the renaming of Telangana High Court in Hyderabad and the creation of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in Amravati.

This book has, in a short time established itself as the go-to book for the Legal Studies course for CBSE students of Class XI and now this updated edition comes up with an updated list of questions and exercises and is must buy for all CBSE students of Class XI who have opted for the Legal Studies Course.

The second edition of Legal Studies for Class XII has been thoroughly revised as per the syllabus laid down by CBSE Board. The language used is simple for easy understanding of complex topics by young and eager minds. Each chapter has been written by leading luminaries in their field, judges, practicing lawyers, and faculty of India’s premier law schools. Their combined knowledge aims to develop, in students, a basic understanding of the social structure around them and in their environment to help them take an objective view of law as a career option.

Exercises have been added at the end of every chapter for students to test themselves. In-depth revision has been taken up of certain portions of the book such as Chapter 2 titled Topics in Law by the revising author Dr Deepa Paturkar. The book is tailored for those students, currently in school, who aspire to study law in the five-year law program.

The book explains the structure of the judiciary and various fundamental topics in law. It goes on to explain dispute resolution mechanisms available in the country. The book focuses on human rights issues, legal aid services which are made available in this country, and finally the concept of international law.

This book has been written for Class 12 students who have taken up Legal Studies as a subject. The syllabus of this course is tailored for those aspiring to undertake rigorous legal education at the University level; however, it will also go a long way in helping understand the basic social fabric of our nation and its everyday functioning, even to those who have other career aspirations.