Multiple choice

Who propounded the Pure theory of law”?

  1. Austin

  2. Kelsen

  3. Salmond

  4. H.L.A. Hart

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hans Kelsen, an Austrian jurist, propounded the 'Pure Theory of Law' (Reine Rechtslehre), which attempts to describe law as a logically closed system of norms derived from a basic norm (Grundnorm). Kelsen's theory emphasizes the purity of legal science, separating law from morality, politics, and social sciences. Option B correctly identifies Kelsen as the proponent.