ISHTIAK HOSSAIN

NINAD
STUDENT OF LAW IN AIUB
 TOPIC NAME
LAW AND CLASSIFICATION OF LAW
 INDEX

• What is LAW?
• Definition of LAW.
• Classification of LAW and there Definitions.
WHAT IS LAW?
Law is a system of rules that govern a society with the intention of maintaining
social order, upholding justice and preventing harm to individuals and property.
Law system are often based on ethical or religious principles and are enforced
by the police and criminal justice system such as the court.

Example: Don’t Drink and Drive.

DEFINITION OF LAW

• According to Salmond : LAW is the body of principles recognized and applied

by the state in the administration of justice.
• According to Pro. Green: Law is the system of rights and obligations which the
state enforces.
• According to John Austin : Law is the command of the sovereign.
CLASSIFICATION OF LAW
INTERNATIONAL LAW

Public International Law

Public international law concerns the structure, relationship and conduct of
sovereign states , analogous entities, and intergovernmental organizations.
The sources for public international law development are custom, practice and
treaties between sovereign nations, such as the Geneva Conventions.
Governs the relationship between provinces and international entities.
INTERNATIONAL LAW - CONTINUE

Private International Law

Also known as “conflict of laws".
Concerns which jurisdiction a legal
Dispute between private parties should be heard in and which jurisdiction's law
should be applied.
PUBLIC LAW
Public law involves the State or government,
There are 3 main types of law that fall into public law category: constitutional law, administrative law and
criminal law.
Constitutional law - controls how the government operates; resolves any disputes over constitutional
matters, for example, who is entitled to vote.
Administrative law – controls how Ministers of State and public bodies should operate and make
decisions.
Criminal law - Criminal law is part of public law because a crime is regarded as an action against society
and the state as a whole.
PRIVATE LAW

 Private law concerns the smooth running of a society and covers areas in
everyday life such as work, business dealings, employment, And education.
 Examples: law of tort, contract law, law Of succession, employment law,
property law, family law, labor law, commercial law, etc.
 CONCLUSION

• What is LAW?
• Definition of LAW.
• Classification of LAW and it’s Definition.