The Relationship between Ethics and Law in the Indian Legal System

Abstract

The moral issue of the legal department is an extremely important and controversial issue. The scope of this paper is to discuss the role of morality in the current legal system, with particular emphasis on India 's recent judgments and their implications for society. This paper also focuses on the debate between freedom and security, the importance of intention in determining whether an act is criminal, and the role of the state in promoting and maintaining certain moral standards. It further discusses the impact of moral concepts in the future era and the way forward, distinguishing between illegal and immoral. It also discusses in detail the judgments that mark major changes in the country 's belief system, such as the decriminalization of adultery, the recognition of the rights of LGBTQ + groups, and the right to die with dignity. The purpose of this paper is to present the relationship between law and morality in society and to examine its current relevance, particularly in the Indian legal system.