Which law protects the rights of individuals by settling disputes between citizens?

• A. Civil law
• B. Criminal law
• C. Administrative law
• D. Constitutional law

Answer: (A)

Civil law focuses on conflicts between private individuals or organizations over rights and duties. When someone believes their rights were violated—such as a breach of contract, property disputes, or harm caused by another’s negligence—the civil system provides a process for resolving those disputes through courts and civil procedures. The remedies aim to put the injured party back in the position they would have been in if the wrong had not occurred, typically through monetary damages or court orders (like injunctions) to act or stop acting. This is distinct from criminal law, which involves the state pursuing penalties for offenses against society, and from administrative law, which governs how government agencies create and enforce rules, or constitutional law, which deals with the interpretation of the Constitution and fundamental rights. So, the law that protects individuals’ rights by settling disputes between citizens is civil law.