Shaw v. DPP
[1962] AC 220 · House of Lords
Courts once claimed a residual power to punish conspiracy to corrupt public morals.
Unit I · Jurisprudence
Law and morals; functions of law
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 51A | Fundamental duties as a bridge of law and morals |
Landmark cases
Joseph Shine v. Union of India
(2019) 3 SCC 39 · Supreme Court of India
Criminal law cannot enforce a gendered moral code that violates equality.