LLM Notes: Ten bullets point of John Rawls' Theory of Justice and Its Relevance in the Indian Legal System

1.       Theory Overview: John Rawls proposed his Theory of Justice in 1971 as an alternative to utilitarianism, focusing on distributive justice, fairness, and equality in society.

2.       Original Position and Veil of Ignorance: Rawls introduced the original position concept, where individuals select principles of justice behind a veil of ignorance, ensuring impartiality by removing knowledge of their social status, class, or abilities.

3.       Maximin Principle: In the original position, individuals adopt the maximin strategy, prioritizing the welfare of the least advantaged members of society.

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LLM Notes: Doctrinal & non-doctrinal legal research (Part 2)

 Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Research are two distinct but complementary approaches to legal research, employed by legal scholars, lawyers, and researchers to study and analyse various aspects of law. 

Doctrinal research

(i) is defined as research into legal doctrines through analysis of statutory provisions and cases by the application of the power of reasoning.

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LLM Notes: Merits and demerits of interview method of Data Collection {Part 1}

In the realm of research methodologies, the interview stands as a cornerstone for gathering in-depth, qualitative data. Unlike impersonal surveys or statistical analyses, interviews offer a unique opportunity for direct interaction between a researcher and a participant, fostering a rich exchange of information and perspectives. This article delves into the meaning, importance, advantages, and disadvantages of the interview method as a vital tool for researchers across various disciplines.

 Defining the Interview Method

The interview method involves a structured or semi-structured conversation between a researcher and a participant, aimed at collecting detailed information on a specific topic. More than just a casual conversation, a research interview is carefully planned and executed to ensure precision, focus, reliability, and validity in the data collected. The interviewer guides the conversation, asking open-ended questions, probing for deeper insights, and encouraging the participant to share their experiences, opinions, and perspectives.

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