Legislation as a factor of social change

LEGISLATION AS A FACTOR OF SOCIAL CHANGE

  • The function of law is to influence the groups and persons belonging to a society to confirm to the group expectation. In olden days the king administered Dharmasatras.
  • Law is an instrument of social change.
  • Example:
    • Untouchability Act, 1955.
    • Prohibition against alcohol.
    • Law against cow slaughter
    • Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
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