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Consider the statements: (I) Public law governs the relationship between the State and individuals. (II) Private law governs the relationship between individuals inter se. Which is correct?

Both statements are correct. Public law, including constitutional, administrative and criminal law, deals with the State and its relation to individuals, while private law, such as contract or tort law, regulates dealings between individuals themselves. Hence neither statement needs correction.

  1. AOnly I is correct
  2. BOnly II is correct
  3. CBoth I and II are correctCorrect
  4. DNeither I nor II is correct

Explanation

Public law, such as constitutional, criminal and administrative law, concerns the State and its relationship with individuals. Private law, such as the law of contract and torts, regulates relations between private persons. Both statements are therefore correct.

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