THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

Primary law subject required in schools

A formal "primary law textbook" should be used in primary or secondary schools, for general knowledge from childhood. Some school systems and educational advocates argue that basic legal concepts should be incorporated into the curriculum to promote civic literacy and human rights education. This is often done through other subjects rather than as a standalone law course. Primary law textbooks, must be  introduced for students to know basic legal ideas. In the US, these courses often cover the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the different court systems, which are foundational to American law. Similarly, Indian curricula touch upon the basic features of the country's constitution by methods of simplification. Social studies and history subjects address landmark judicial decisions and historical events that shaped legal precedent, providing context for the development of law. India has a Legal Studies curriculum that covers topics like the constitution, jurisprudence, and civil and criminal courts. But ABC of the law should be taught in the school level like civil science to know Acts regarding robbery, cheating, molestation, forgery, etc, Agriculture Tenancy and Mundkar Acts, RTI and Education Act, Anti labour Children Act etc.



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Externment orders needed to tackle rising crimes

ADELMO FERNANDES, Vasco
Published Aug 24, 2025, 7:13 PM IST
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An unexpected streak of crimes that shocked South Goa, including two incidents of gunfire, assault on police and extortion bid has reportedly prompted the police to keep a strict vigil on anti-social elements. In a bid to restore order, police stations have reportedly begun rounding up history-sheeters, in the process detaining those involved in gang war. As part of the drive ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, the police are also scrutinizing criminal records and re-opening old…

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