Description
Book SynopsisThe book is meant to elucidate the concept of justice and its dictates in the various fields of life as well as the implications of injustice. Human rights, the rule of law and democracy are the offspring of justice. The Judiciary is the agent of justice, the persona of justice, trusted to uphold justice in the ever-changing circumstances of life. Of old, justice was perceived as encompassing all virtues. It has a pananthropic character charting the way for symmetry in life and the ascent of man. The book has a lego-philosophical character of interest to every anthropological and societal discipline.
Table of ContentsDedication; Acknowledgments; PREFACE; PART I JUSTICE 1. Introduction 2. Justice 3. Justice and the Law 4. Justice and Human Rights 5. Justice and Human Nature 6. Justice and Constitutionalism 7. Justice and Morality 8. Justice and Peace 9. Justice in Daily Life 10. Justice and Politics PART II THE JUDICIARY 11. Object and Purpose 12. The Mission of the Judiciary 13. Criminal Law 14. Revisional Jurisdiction 15. Constitutional Jurisdiction 16. Judges 17. Fair Trial 18. The Requisites of a Fair Trial 19. Selection of Judges 20. International Judiciary 21. Exercise of Judicial Duties 22. Administration of Justice within a reasonable time 23. Fact-Finding process 24. Evaluation of Reasonableness of time 25. Elements of a Reasoned Judgment 26. Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases 27. Joinder of Offences – Joinder of Offenders 28. Reasoning of Judgment in Trials before Judge and Jury 29. Sentence Reasoning 30. Burden of Proof in Civil cases 31. Punishment of Crime 32. Procedural Rules 33. Epilogue 34. Index Annex