Law, Poverty and Development

Unit I — RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAW AND ECONOMICS

Meaning and Definition-Law and Economics · Functions of Law · Relationship of Law and Economics · Concept of economic efficiency and distributive justice

Unit II — CONCEPTS AND DIMENSIONS OF POVERTY

Legal perspective of poverty: Interface of Poverty and Law · Definitions and concept of poverty · Measurement of Poverty: National and International poverty line · Multidimensional aspect of poverty: HPI , MPI

• Poverty — Poverty Line, Causes and its alleviation strategies

Unit III — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ROLE OF LAW

Meaning and Factors affecting economic development · Right to development · Concept of Inclusive Development in India · Development Indicators: International Indices-Human Development Index, Global Hunger Index, Global Gender Gap Index Domestic Indices: National Health Index, SDG India Index · Laws for Economic and Inclusive development: Key Constitutional provisions and schemes in India

Unit IV — HUMAN RIGHTS, LAWS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS IN INDIA

Human Rights and Indian Constitution · Equality and Social Justice (Arts.14-18) · Human Right to basic needs and welfare- Right to Food and Food Security Act, Right to Education, Right to Water & Sanitation, Right to Health, Right to Work, Right to Information, Right to shelter, Right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change · Legal protection to Rural Labour, Child Labour, Labours in informal sector of Indian economy · Social Justice and Positive Discrimination in India · Fiscal Policy and Social Justice

• Indian Constitution and Human Rights: Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
• Article 14-18 — Right to Equality
• The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
• National Food Security Act, 2013

Unit V — POVERTY AND ACCESS TO SECURING JUSTCE

Legal barriers faced by poor in India · Right to free legal aid and access to justice · Institutions providing free legal aid services in India · Lok Adalat · Economic benefit of Legal Aid Services in India: Budget Allocation

• Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
• Persons entitled to services
• Lok Adalats

Unit VI — LEGAL FRAMEWORK: POVERTY ERADICATION AND WELFARE POLICIES

Legal and institutional framework for poverty alleviation · Importance of Public Interest Litigation in Poverty Alleviation · Statutory Welfare schemes and Rights-Based Legislation