A

Explanation:

Law is broadly classified into private law, which governs relationships between individuals (e.g., contracts, torts), and public law, which governs relationships between individuals and the state (e.g., constitutional law, criminal law). The question asks for the counterpart to private law, which is public law, making option A the correct answer. Option B is incorrect, as it repeats private law. Option C (local) is not a standard classification of law in this context. Option D is incorrect, as public law is a recognized category.