IMPACT OF CULTURE ON LEGAL DISCOURSES

AUTHOR – ISHANSH AWASTHI, STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – ISHANSH AWASTHI, IMPACT OF CULTURE ON LEGAL DISCOURSES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (4) OF 2025, PG. 450-456, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

Laws are standardized set of behavior that applies to everyone equally. If one interprets the law only in academic terms, it becomes jargon and semantics of justice. This issue occurs when the law just has a practical component without taking into consideration the theoretical component, it becomes limited to a verbal exercise or “language game” that is used by law enforcing agencies to exploit such nature of law, Given the importance of effective communication in the legal profess ion, especially when working in global settings: A lot of legal jargon and ideas are exclusive to a particular legal system and culture. They might not translate literally because they lack exact equivalents in other languages. It is imperative that legal professionals have the knowledge and skills that are most useful for their jobs but at the same time they should be willing to consider the socio-cultural aspects of society to ensure the very nature of law, i.e. minimum government and maximum governance. Fundamental practice of social inclusion has more emphasis on community peace in their legal systems and cultures that place a higher priority on individual rights and a legal system to recognize personal autonomy of an individual. Some cultures may have distinct meanings or legal ramifications of certain terms which are misunderstood while adopting foreign law in a domestic country. Changing legal trends, historical occurrences, societal movements, and philosophical concepts all influence how legal systems change over time. To properly translate legal materials, translators must be aware of their intellectual and historical foundations. Legal systems often reflect the moral and ethical values of a society. These values can be deeply ingrained in the language of the law, making it challenging to translate legal concepts without losing their ethical weight. Keywords: Religious law, social hierarchy, Indigenous Legal Practices, International Intervention, miscarriage of justice.

Keywords: Rivalry, Refugees, Historical, International Intervention, Territories