8th CBSE Notes on Understanding The Laws

        Grade : VIII 

 POLITICS   CHAPTER - 4 

 UNDERSTANDING LAWS 

Question And Answers

8th November 2022

 Date : 9th November,  Day : Wednesday 

Que : How can you say that we have a rule of law in India? Give reason? 

Answer :

1. We have the rule of law in India as all the citizens are equal in the eyes of law regardless of their socio-economic status, caste or gender. 
2. Even elected representatives, like lawmakers and ministers, are not exempted from the law. 
3. Thus, we can say that we have the rule of law in India.

Que : Which two laws show the arbitrariness of British laws in India? 

Answer :

   The two laws that show arbitrariness of British laws in India are as follows:

1. The Sedition Act of 1870 was a clear example of the arbitrary nature of British laws. 
2. Under this act, any person protesting against or criticizing the British government could be arrested without a fair trial.
3. The Rowlatt Act passed by the British in 1919 allowed certain political cases to be tried without juries and permitted imprisonment of suspects without trial.

 

Que : How can people show their resentment against the laws they don't agree with? 

Answer :

1.  People are free to express their resentment against the laws they do not agree with by holding meetings, peaceful protests, candlelight protests, discussions on mass media, etc.

Que : How did women's groups get the new law on domestic violence passed? 

Answer :

1. Women’s groups got the new law on domestic violence passed by forming several women’s organizations and collaborating with government bodies like 
2. The National Commission for Women, which made submissions to the Standing Committee of the Parliament, requesting it to social and political life to amend the bill

 

Que : What new provisions were added in the new law to protect women against domestic violence? 

Answer :

New provisions added to the new law to protect women against domestic violence were 

1. Guaranteeing a woman to have a tight of violence-free home.
2. The new civil law aimed at providing relief to millions of women affected by violence in their homes.
3. Women could now get a legal protection order or a restraining order against any form of violence. 
4. This order is used by a court to protect a person in a situation involving alleged domestic violence, harassment, stalking or sexual assault. 
5. Women could also get monetary relief to meet their expenses, including medical costs. 
6. A clause for child custody was also introduced in the revised law, wherein temporary custody of children was granted to the aggrieved parent. 
7. According to the new law, it is the responsibility of the government as well as the citizens to ensure that it is effectively implemented and enforced

 

Que : Does the role of citizens in a democracy end after electing their representatives? Explain 

Answer :

1. No, the role of citizens in a democracy does not end after electing their representatives, 
2. It is essential to keep checking on the government’s work in a democratic set-up through newspapers, the Internet and other forms of mass media.
3. We must carefully analyse the work being done by our parliamentarians and take a stand against any injustice that we notice. 
4. It is the extent of involvement and enthusiasm of the people that guides the government and helps it perform its tasks efficiently.

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