Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
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Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems

Compares the adversarial system followed in India with the inquisitorial system of civil law countries. Evaluates the pros and cons of each approach to justice.

CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE Legal Studies Class XII Syllabus, Unit 3, Chapter 1NCERT Legal Studies Framework XII.III.1

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Compares the adversarial system followed in India with the inquisitorial system of civil law countries. Evaluates the pros and cons of each approach to justice.

Key Questions

  1. What are the defining features of an adversarial legal system?
  2. How does the judge's role differ in an inquisitorial system?
  3. Which system is more effective in discovering the truth?

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