LEGAL LITERACY GROWING NEED OF THE SOCIETY

Law of the land are made for the growth and benefit of the society. They are made to protect and preserve the human rights of all individuals. Laws are made for better governance of the country and it becomes imperative for the people of the country to become aware of the existing laws. Every nation is governed by a system of laws for the growth and overall development of the society. It is a system of rules and regulations which are found in judicial interpretations, constitutional and legislative enactments, made by the competent authority so as to govern society and to influence behaviour of the individuals therein in the righteous manner. It is a powerful concept and also a mechanism of social control and law and order in the society. The present paper aims to throw light on the importance of legal literacy for the overall growth and development of the nation.