Importance of Law

Law
Law is the command of the Sovereign. Law must flow from a determinate person or group of
persons with the threat of displeasure, if it is not obeyed. As we know, Sovereignty is an only
part of the state. So, it can say that Law is used to denote rules of conduct emanated from and
enforced by the state
According to Woodrow Wilson, “law is that portion of the established habit and thought of
mankind which has gained distinct and formal recognition in the shape of uniform rules
backed by the authority and power of the government.”
Importance
This merely shows how important it is to have a system of law in a society to regulate good
relationship with each other, even for those with conflicting interests. This is the only procedure
that could ensure that the human rights are respected. If modern society won’t have laws, then
the society would not be able to function effectively. Crimes will become such an everyday
occurrence that children will grow up and will then find it normal, which is not desirable for our
future generations. That is why the law is very important, since it ensures the safety of our future
generations. Law is a form of Social Science. Society and law that are closely related to each
other. Law tells the nature to live the social life and this also increases with the economic,
scientific and technological progress. Law also changes with social changes and plays an
important role in the fulfilment of social needs. So for the fulfilment of social need, there is a
provision by constitutional amendment and this is the responsibility of judiciary that the law
which violates the constitutional provisions, public interests and fundamental rights should be
declared void. A legal reform has been at the center of the agenda for strategizing gender justice
in India. Uniform Civil Code is merged in the Article 44 by the Indian Constitution as a result of
social change. It signifies a uniform code of conduct without discriminating over caste, religion,
parentage, community and cultural recognition for all citizens of country and also Article 21
regarding ‘Protection of life and personal liberty’ as a result of social change.
The law is important for a modern society for it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens. It was
also made to provide for proper guidelines and order upon the behavior for all citizens and to
sustain the equity on the three branches of the government. The law is important because it keeps
the society running and without law there would be chaos and it would be survival of the fittest.
The law is important because it acts as a basic guideline as to what is accepted in modern
society. Without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. It is pivotal
that every human follows them. The law allows for an easy adoption to changes that occur in any
of the society. Laws are constantly being amended when needed and some may not agree with a
certain law rules but that is just the way society works with the law itself.
Law is an effective medium or agency, instrumental in bringing about social change in the
country or in any region in particular. Therefore, people should belief that law can be pivotal in
introducing changes in the societal structure and relationships and continues. Law certainly has
acted as a catalyst in the process of social transformation of people wherein the dilute on of
caste inequalities, protective measures for the weak and vulnerable sections, providing for the
dignified existence of those living under unwholesome conditions etc. are the illustrious
examples in this regard. Social change involves an alteration of society; its economic structure,
values and beliefs, and its economic, political and social dimensions also undergo modification.
Conclusion
Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through social institutions to govern
behavior, wherever possible. It shapes politics, economics and society in numerous ways and
serves as a social mediator of relations between people. Law is extensive because it keeps society
pace. Laws are generally station on common sense and generally, if all people at all times
followed common sense, laws would generally not be wanted.

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