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Q. Explain the relationship between law and liberty., Ans: As an institution, state defines and protects the limits of liberty for its citizens through, laws. Without the presence of state and law, liberty will not be secure. Absence of state and law, will lead to anarchy and licence. In such a situation, liberty will not be equally available to all., Only the powerful, then, will be free to act as they please., Some scholars argue that law and liberty are opposed to each other. Since laws regulate, and put restrictions on the actions of individuals, law is against liberty. If the laws of state control, individuals, then they limit the liberty of individuals. So, for increasing the liberty of individuals,, state and laws must be limited., However, there cannot be any liberty outside the state. If the state does not exist, only, brute force and physical force will rule. Then the powerful will exercise liberty against the weak., Liberty will be available only to the powerful and strong and it will not be available to all. Laws, put reasonable restrictions on the freedom of the powerful and strong laws ensure that liberty does, not become a license for few. Law allows freedom to be equally available. Presence of reasonable, restrictions is not opposed to liberty. Reasonable restrictions through laws provide freedom., In addition, liberty is not just absence of restraints. Liberty require opportunities and, conditions for self-development. Laws and the action of the State creates opportunities and, conditions for the self-realization of individual. Positive action of state and existence of laws, creates an atmosphere where individuals can be free. Peace and order is necessary for meaningful, exercise of liberty by individuals. State and its laws, maintain and establish peace and order., Positive steps of state through laws help for development of personality of individuals. By allowing, the possibility of development of individuals, laws increase the scope of freedom for everyone., Laws facilitate and enhance liberty.