Asked by Sushant Gahlot on Sep 28, 2024

There is a significant discrepancy between the law on the books and the law in action.

Law On The Books

Legislation that is formally enacted and documented, regardless of its enforcement.

Law In Action

Law in action refers to how laws are applied and enforced in real-world situations, as opposed to their theoretical or written statutes.

Discrepancy

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

  • Examine the divergences between theoretical law and practical law application, along with their societal impacts.