Naisha Kapoor, OP Jindal Global University
ABSTRACT
The law and morality debate has been going on for centuries together and while the degree of their interdependence is arguable, it is almost undeniable the influence they have on one another. The legal realm serves as a reflection of a nation’s moral compass; based on the legislations, precedents and policies, one can may gain a general idea of the morality that drives that particular society. This paper explores this connection by examining how legal frameworks regarding sexual minorities and women's rights illuminate the prevailing societal morality across different jurisdictions.
Using theories of ancient and contemporary jurisprudence, this paper examines how various legal systems address basic issues of justice and equality for these groups. It investigates how different countries incorporate moral principles into their legal systems through comparative legal studies. The analysis acknowledges the complications resulting from social action, religious influences, and the gap between law and practice, and it evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of using legal frameworks as a gauge of a country's morality.
This paper, therefore, clarifies the complex interrelationship between morality and the law by emphasising how legal frameworks both influence and reflect a society's moral core.
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