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Understanding Laws — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesUnderstanding Laws4 Marks
Question
Why are laws required?
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Answer

Laws are required:
$i.$ To prevent people from several unjust social practices.
$ii.$ To prohibit the practice of untouchability which was the cause of suffering for millions of people.
$iii.$ To ensure equality among the citizens of India.
$iv.$ To provide systems to regulate activities, to derive the maximum benefit from all types of resources.
The parliament plays an important role in making laws. For this, it has to be sensitive to the needs of the people.
For example: To protect women from domestic injury and violence by husband, the Parliament enacted a law in $2006,$ called the Protection of women from Domestic Violence Act $2005.$

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