SYLLABUS

FOR

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

(4 Years Honors Program)

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 Varendra University, Rajshahi

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B)

(4 Year Honors Program)

The program aims to provide comprehensive education in law as an academic discipline. It

aims to develop in students the capacity for in-depth appreciation of relevant subjects and of
their importance and to train them to be excellent law practitioners.

The program is focused to realize students’ capabilities to identify and develop new
opportunities and integrate theoretical knowledge with the capacity to apply such knowledge
in practice with innovations and the practice of innovative leadership.

There will be formal final examinations and all work carried out in the program will be
considered in the overall assessment. A satisfactory record of class work will also be required
at each stage.

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Admission Requirements

Minimum GPA 2.50 in both S.S.C. and H.S.C. or equivalent.

Duration of the Program

The duration of the program will be 4 (four) academic years.

Academic Year and Semester System

An academic year will be of three Semesters, 4 months duration under each Semester which
will be allotted in the following manner: There will be time period of 16 weeks in which 14
weeks will be for instruction and 2 weeks for registration and examination.

The schedule of three Trimesters is as follows:

Trimester Description Duration

Semester I Spring January - April

Semester II Summer May - August

Semester III Fall September - December

Grading System (Letter Grading):

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point

80% and Above A+ 4.00

75% to less than 80% A 3.75

70% to less than 75% A- 3.50

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 65% to less than 70% B+ 3.25

60% to less than 65% B 3.00

55% to less than 60% B- 2.75

50% to less than 55% C+ 2.50

45% to less than 50% C 2.25

40% to less than 45% D 2.00

Less than 40% F 0.00

Evaluation Procedures

There shall be evaluation based on class attendance, in course/class test, assignments/term

papers, mid-term and final examination. No. of class/class test and assignment/term paper
depends on respective course teacher. There will be a mid-term at the middle of the Semester.
The distribution of marks is as follows:

Class Attendance : 10%

In Course/ Class Test : 20%

Assignment/Term Paper: 10%

Mid-Term : 30%

Trimester Final : 30%

Lecture Hour Per Course

The procedures of credit hour Trimester system will be practiced in the academic programs of
VARENDRA UNIVERSITY having involvements of (14) weeks of instruction in each
Semester and courses may have different credit hours having involvement of (14) instruction
hour under each specific credit hour.

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In this context, a 3 credit hour course running for 14 weeks will have 3x14= 42 hours of
teaching.

Courses Structure

42 Courses x 3 =126 Credit Hours

Viva Voce = 3 Credit Hours

Research Methodology and Research Monograph = 3 Credit Hours

Total =132 Credit Hours

Graduation

To obtain the Degree of Bachelor of Law (LL.B Honors) a student will have to complete
minimum 132 Credit Hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. If any student fails in any course
he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent
Semester like all other students.

Course Outline of Bachelor of Laws (LL. B Honors) Program

Course Code Title Credits

LAW 111 Jurisprudence 3.0

LAW 112 English for Law 3.0

LAW 113 Computer Concept 3.0

LAW 114 Composition 3.0

LAW 121 Legal History 3.0

LAW 122 Law of Contract 3.0

LAW 123 Law of Torts 3.0

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Course Code Title Credits

LAW 124 Public Speaking 3.0

LAW 131 Muslim Law 3.0

LAW 132 Hindu Law 3.0

LAW 133 Legal System Of Bangladesh 3.0

LAW 134 Viva- voce 1.0

LAW 211 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh 3.0

LAW 212 Comparative Constitutional Law 3.0

LAW 213 Labour Laws of Bangladesh 3.0

LAW 214 Law of Equity and Trust 3.0

LAW 221 Law of Transfer of Property 3.0

LAW 222 Law of Limitation and Specific Relief 3.0

LAW 223 Law of Taxation 3.0

LAW 224 Bangladesh Studies 3.0

LAW 231 Public International Law 3.0

LAW 232 Land Laws of Bangladesh 3.0

LAW 233 Business Law (I) 3.0

LAW 234 Viva- voce 1.0

LAW 311 Cyber and Media Law 3.0

LAW 312 Land Survey and Land Management 3.0

LAW 313 Law of Registration, Public Demand Recovery 3.0

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Course Code Title Credits

Act and Artha Rin Adalat Ain

LAW 314 Business Law (II) 3.0

LAW 321 Penal Code 3.0

LAW 322 Special Penal Laws 3.0

LAW 323 Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Aid 3.0

LAW 324 Company and Banking Law 3.0

LAW 331 Law of Civil Procedure (I) 3.0

LAW 332 Law of Criminal Procedure (I) 3.0

LAW 333 Law of Evidence 3.0

LAW 334 Viva- voce 1.0

LAW 411 Law of Civil Procedure (II) 3.0

LAW 412 Law of Criminal Procedure (II) 3.0

LAW 413 Laws Relating to Civil Litigation 3.0

LAW 414 Comparative Law 3.0

LAW 421 Administrative Law 3.0

LAW 422 Drafting and Conveyancing 3.0

LAW 423 Civil and Criminal Rules 3.0

LAW 431 Interpretation of Statutes 3.0

LAW 432 Research Methodology and Research 3.0

Monograph

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 Course Code Title Credits

LAW 433 Trial Advocacy and Viva- voce 3.0

The Course Curriculum of the LL.B Honors Program:

LAW-111

JURISPRUDENCE

Jurisprudence: Definition, nature, scope and Utility of the study; Schools of

Jurisprudence: Analytical, Historical, Philosophical, Sociological, Realist and comparative
Schools of Jurisprudence; and Legal Theory: Natural Law, Legal positivism, Legal
Pluralism, pure theory of law.

Law: Definition, Nature and Classification; Sources of Law: Legislation, Judicial

Precedent, Custom, Religion and Morality; Administration of Justice: Natural Justice, Civil
and Criminal Justice, Theories of Punishment, Legal rights and duties and Legal Person; Law
of Property: Ownership, Possession, Liability and Title; and Law of Obligations:
Procedural Law and Substantive law.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. J. Fitzgerald: Salmond on Jurisprudence, Universal Law Publishing Co., Allahabad,

India, 2003.

2. R WM. Dias: Jurisprudence, Aditya Books Pvt., New Delhi, 1994.

3. Lloyd: Introduction to Jurisprudence, Sweet & Maxwell, 1994.

4. Friedmann: Legal Theory, 5th Edition, 3rd Indian Reprint, Universal Law
Publishing Co., Allahabad, India, 2004.

5. Sir C.K.A1len: Law in the Making, Oxford University Press, London, 1964.

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 6. G.W. Paton: A Text Book of Jurisprudence, Clarendon Press, London, 1992.

7. T.E. Holland: On Jurisprudence, 13th Edition, 1st Indian Reprint, Universal Law
Publishing Co. Allahabad, India, 2001.

8. Rawls: A Theory of Justice, Universal Law Publishing Co., Allahabad, India,

2000.

9. Roscoe Pound: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law, 3rd Indian Reprint,

Universal Law Publishing Co, Allahabad, India, 2003.

10. V D Mahajan: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5th edition, Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow, India,1998

11. Dr. Hamiduddin Khan: Jurisprudence & Comparative Legal Theory, 1st Edition,
Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1993

12. P S Atchuthen Pillai: Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 1987

LAW-112

ENGLISH FOR LAW

Linguistic Nature of Law: Command of Language in the profession of the Law,

Latin phraseology, Latin Maxims and Plain Language in the Law; and Legal language in
different contexts: Judgments, Plaints, Written Statements Writs, Statutes and Law Related
Articles.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Justice Badrul Haider Chaudhary: The Long Echo

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 2. (A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the
Course Teacher concerned)

3. M.A Yadugiri & Geeta Bhasker: English for law, Foundation Books Pvt.Ltd.2005

LAW-113

COMPUTER CONCEPT

Introduction to Computer: Introduction, types and generation of computers, basic

organization and functional units, hardware and software, microcomputer-system unit,
mother board, system bus, interface cards, multimedia PC. Number systems: Binary, decimal,
octal and hexadecimal numbers, conversion between different number systems; BCD and
ASCII code, Binary arithmetic, integer and floating point number representations, logic
functions. Microcomputers and microprocessors: Microcomputer organization, basics of
microprocessors, popular microprocessors.

Input, output and memory devices: Keyboard, punched card, mouse, OMR, OCR, MICR,
CD-ROM, different types of printers, CRT’s, computer microfilm, floppy disks, hard disks,
magnetic tape and other input output devices. Software: types of software, examples of
operating system software – DOS, Windows and UNIX, system utilities, classification of
application software, package programs, machine language, assembly language, high level
language, mid-level Selection, Compilers, Interpreters, Programming language, Pseudo code,
algorithm and flowchart, Precaution and maintenance of computers.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Peter Norton : Introduction to Computer

2. William S. Davis : Computers and Business Information Processing

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 3. James A. O’ Brien, George M. Marakas: Introduction to Information Systems

LAW-114

COMPOSITION

Sentence Skill: Diagnostic Test, Fragment, Runs, Punctuation, Capitalization,

Pronoun Agreement & Reference, Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers; Reading Skill: Reading
Comprehension-Skimming, Scanning & Inference, Tell Back, Reading Exercise, Vocabulary
Building, Summarizing; and Writing Skill: Important factors in writing: Prewriting,
Outlining (Drafting) Revising, Editing, Proof Reading. Paragraph Development: Topic
Sentence, Supporting Details, Closing Sentence. Paragraph Development: Paragraph
Structure, Transitional Devices/Connectives, Patterns of Paragraph Development.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Langan, John, Writing Skills/ Langan, John, Sentence Skills

2. Hornby, A.S, Advanced Learners’ Dictionary

3. Brown, K. & Hood, S.(1997) Writing Matters, Cambridge: University Press

4. Eastwood, J. (1999) Oxford Practice Grammar, New Edition Oxford: Oxford University
Press

5. Imhoof, M. & Hudson, H. (1988) From Paragraph to Essay, Developing Composition

Writing, HongKong: Longman Group (FE) Ltd.

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 6. Murphy, R. (1994) Intermediate English Grammar, Second Edition, Cambridge: University
Press

7. Green, L.L. & College, H, The Advancing Writer, Book-2, College Publishers

LAW-121

LEGAL HISTORY

Legal History of Indian sub-Continent: Law and Legislative system, Judicial

system in Hindu Period and Muslim Period, East India Company and the British
Administration in Bengal, The Mayor’s Court and Regulating Act, 1773, Laws and British
Period, Landmarks Cases in British India, Different Stages, Judicial system during the British
rule till 1947, Progress of Judicial reform in different Governor General’s Regime; and
Historical Development of Courts: Privy Council and Federal Court, Influence of English
Common Law and Equity in Indian High court and the Supreme court in India (1947 to
1971).

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. M P Jain: Outline of Indian Legal History,

2. V.D. kulshershtha: Laadmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional history.

3. History of Constitution of Courts and Legislative Assemblies of India.

4. D.F Mullah: Civil procedure Code Vol – I & II.

5. Fazal: Judicial Control of Administrative Actions (Selected Chapters).

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 6. Rama M Jois: Legal and Constitutional History of India, 1984.

7. Govt. Publication: Criminal Procedure code.

8. Govt. Publication: Penal Code.

9. Govt. Publication: Evidence Act.

10. The Statesmen’s year book 2004.

11. World Almanac 2005.

LAW-122

LAW OF CONTRACT

Nature, elements and classification of contract, Formation of Contract, Essential

Rules regarding Offer, Acceptance and Consideration, Capacity to Contract, Free consent,
Legality of Object and Consideration, Void, voidable and Illegal Agreements, Contingent
Contract and Quasi-Contract, Performance of Contract, Discharge of Contract, Remedies for
Breach of Contract, Contracts of Indemnity and Guarantee, Contracts of Bailment and Pledge,
Contract of Agency.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. S. Atiyah.: An Introduction to the Law of Contract, Clarendon Press, Oxford,

6th Edition, December 2004

2. Pollock: Principles of the Law of Contract.

3. Pollock & Mulla: Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act.

4. V.G. Ramchandran: The Law of Contract in India.

5. P.R. Desai: Principles of Law of Contract.

6. Avter Singh: Law of Contract.

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 7. R K Bangia: Contract

8. A K Sen and Mitra: Commercial Law and Industrial Law

9. M C Kuchhal: Mercantile law or Business Law

10. M C Shukla :Commercial law

11. Muhammad Ekramul Haque: Law of Contract

12. M P Furmston: Cheshire, Fifoot and Furmston’s Law of contract

13. Richard D Taylor: Law of Contract ( SWOT)

14. S V Joga Rao: Contract Law ( National Law School of India University)

15. Ponnuswami and Puri: Cases and Materials on Contract, EBC, 1987

16. Contract law cases downloaded from websites, especially from yahoo search

17. The Indian Contract Act, Bare Act or DLR Publication

LAW-123

LAW OF TORT

Definition of torts, nature, scope and objectives of tort law, General principles of
Liability, Parties to an Action in Tort, General Defenses, Remoteness of damage, General
Remedies, Intentional tort and Unintentional Torts, Trespass to the person, goods and land,
Malicious Prosecution, Negligence, Nuisance, Absolute liability, Vicarious liability,
Contributory Negligence, Defamation, Economic torts and Liabilities for dangerous land and
structures.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

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 1. N H Jhabvala -Law of Torts

2. Salmond on Torts

3. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal- Law of Torts

4. P S A Pillai- Law of Tort

5. Green Davies- Tort law cases

6. D G Cracknell -Obligations: Law of Torts

7. D D Basu-. Law of Torts

8. R K Bangia- Law of Torts

9. Philip S. James- General Principles of the law of torts

10. W H Winfield- Law of Torts

11. B M Gandhi -Law of Torts, 2nd Edition 2002, Eastern book Company

12. Nicholas J Mcbride and Roderick Bagshaw- Tort Law, 1st Indian Edition 2003,
Eastern Book Company

LAW-124

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Speaking in Public: value of Public Speaking, Selecting a Topic and Purpose, Analyzing the
Audience, Gathering Material, Supporting Your Ideas, Organizing the Body of the Speech,
Beginning and Ending the Speech, Outlining the Speech, Using Language Appropriately,
Speaking to Inform, Speaking to Persuade, Methods of Persuasion, Speaking on Special
Occasions, Speaking in Small Groups, Researching and Analyzing Speeches; Ethics and
Public Speaking: The Importance of Ethics, Guidelines for Ethical Speaking, Plagiarism;
Effective listening: Listening is Important, Listening is a Process, How to Become a Better

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Listener, Responsibility of Listeners, Ethical dimension: Responsibility of Speakers; Using
Language : Language Is Important, Meaning of Words, Using Language Accurately, Using
Language Clearly, Using Language Vividly, A Note on Non-sexist Language; and Delivery:
Methods of Delivery, The Speaker’s Voice, Nonverbal Communication, Practicing Delivery,
Answering Audience Questions, Using Visual Aids.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. The Art of Public Speaking – Stehphen E. Lucas

2. Public Speaking: Osborn & Osborn

3. Going Public: A Practical Guide to Public Talk

4. Virginia P. Richmond and Mark Hickson, III. Pearson Custom Publishing, 2002.
ISBN 0-536-67992-4.

5. Public Speaking: Process and Product.

6. Thomas-Maddox, C. (2000). New York: Primis Custom Publishing.

7. MAKAY, John H., PUBLIC SPEAKING - Theory into Practice, 3rd or 4th
Edition, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers, Fort Worth et al. 2000

8. Public Speaking, (5th. ed.). Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company.

LAW-131

MUSLIM LAW

The sources & origin of Muslim Law: Primary, Material & Equitable sources, pre-Islamic
Arabian Custom & its effect on Islamic Law, The Concept of Islamic Jurisprudence, The
Concept of Sharia & Fiqh, different schools of thoughts in Muslim Law, Development of
Islamic Law in different periods and Legislative development of Muslim Law in Bangladesh;
Application in Bangladesh: Marriage, Registration of marriage and Polygamy, Dower,

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Dissolution of Marriage, Legitimacy & Guardianship, Maintenance; and Muslim Succession
& Property Law: Gift, Will, Wakf, Pre-emption and Inheritance.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Syed Ameer Ali: Mohammadan Law, Vol. I & II (4th edition), Calcutta, 1912,
reprint, New Delhi, 1985

2. Asaf A A Fyzee: Outlines of Mohammadan Law, (4th edition), New Delhi, 1974

3. Keith Hodkinson: MuslimFamily Law: A Source Book, London & Canberra, 1984

4. David Pearl & Dr. W Menski: A Text Book on Muslim Law, London, 2004

5. Taslima Monsoor: From Patriarchy to Gender Equity: Family Law & Its impact
on Women in Bangladesh (Ph.D. Thesis, University of London) (UPL),
Bangladesh, 1999

6. Md. Mojibur Rahman: Muslim & Paribarik Ain Porichiti,Dhaka,1989

7. Tanjilur Rahman : A Code of Muslim Personal Law Vol. I, II, III, Karachi, 1978

8. Joseph Schacht: An Introduction to Islamic Law, Oxford, 1964

9. Sir Abdur Rahim: The Principles of Muhammadan Jurisprudence, Madras, 1911

10. Faiz Badruddin Tyabji: Principles of Muhammadan Law, (2nd ed.), Calcutta, 1919

GOVERNING LEGISLATION

1. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat Application) Act, 1937 (Act No. XXVI of 1937)

2. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (Act No. III of 1939

3. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 (Act No. XIX of 1929)

4. The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (Ordinance No. VIII of 1961)

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 5. The Muslim Marriage and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974 (Act No. LII of 1974)

6. The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (Act No. VIII of 1890)

7. The Succession Act, 1925 (Act No. XXXIX of 1925)

8. The Wakf Ordinance, 1962 (East Pakistan Ordinance No. I of 1962)

9. The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1913 (Act No. VI of 1913)

10. The Mussalman Wakf Validating Act, 1930 (Act No. VI of 1913)

11. The Family Courts Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinary No. XVIII of 1985)

LAW-132

HINDU LAW

Nature and application of Hindu Law, Sources of Hindu Law, schools of Hindu law,
Mitakshara, Dayabhaga Schools, their fundamental differences, Law relating to inheritance,
succession of males and females,

Law relating to: marriage, guardianship and custody of the children, adoption, will, debts and
partition, position of karta of a joint family, his rights and obligation, maintenance, Stridhana
and women’s estate, inheritance of stridhana, religious and charitable endowments,
comparative study of Hindu Law in Bangladesh and India.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. DF Mullah - Principles of Hindu Law

2. RD Agarwal - Hindu Law

3. Dr.Mofijul Patwary - Hindu Ainer Mulniti

4. Nirmaledu Dhar - Hindu Law

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 5. Denesh Chandra Devnath - Hindu Law

6. BM Gandhi - Eastern Book co., Delhi, 1999.

7. SM Rakshit - Principles of Hindu Law, Chittagong, 1985.

8. Werner F. Menski - Hindu Law, Oxford University Press, India, 2004.

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-133

LEGAL SYSTEM OF BANGLADESH

Definition of legal system, Features of the legal system of Bangladesh and Britain,
Historical overview: Administration of Justice during the Moghal, British, Pakistani and
Bangladeshi periods, Sources of law, Direct and subordinate legislation, precedent, ratio
decidendi , and obiter dicta. Custom, Categories of law: private, public, substantive, and
procedural. Branches of law, Classification of Courts, Power and functions of the Civil,
Criminal, Special Courts and Tribunals, Jurisdiction of Courts: Territorial, Pecuniary,
Subject-matter. Appellate, Review, Revision, Independence of judiciary, Enforcement of
Law, Public interest litigation, Legal aid and NGOs.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Dr. Mafizul Islam Patawaryy - Legal System of Bangladesh

2. Azizul Hoque - Legal System of Bangladesh

3. Kazi Ebadul Houqe - Administration of Justice in Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.

4. Md. Abdul Halim - Legal System of Bangladesh

5. MP Jain - Outlines of Indian Legal History,

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7. Badrul Haider Chowdhury - Evolution of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, 1st

Edition, University of Dhaka, 1990.

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-211

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF BANGLADESH

Meaning of Constitution, Classification of Constitution, Different methods of adopting a

Constitution, Difference between Constitution and Constitutional Law. The concept of
supremacy of the Constitution—Bangladesh perspective. Framing history of Constitution of
Bangladesh—the Interim Constitution of Bangladesh—The Proclamation of Independence
1971 and Provisional Constitution Order, 1972. Features of Constitution of Bangladesh,
1972. The preamble of the Constitution of Bangladesh—its status, judicial view on preamble
in light of Kesavananda Bharti and 8th Amendment case. Fundamental principles of State
Policy—Judicial view, why socio-economic rights are part of Fundamental Principles of State
Policy, difference with Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights under Bangladesh
Constitution and their enforcement. Doctrine of Positive Discrimination under Bangladesh
Constitution. The Executive—Powers and Functions of the President. Ordinance making
powers of the President. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The Legislature—powers and
functions. The Judiciary- Jurisdiction of the Appellate Division and the High Court Division.
The Concept of Independence of Judiciary –How far the Judiciary of Bangladesh is
Independent (In light of Masder Hossain’s Case). The Basic Structure Doctrine under the
Bangladesh Constitution in light of 8th Amendment Case.The doctrine of judicial review—
Bangladesh, UK, USA perspective. The concept of PIL—Bangladesh Perspective.
Amendments of the Constitution—A brief discussion on 14 Amendments. The Caretaker
Government under the Bangladesh Constitution. The concept of preventive detention and the

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provision of preventive detention under the Bangladesh Constitution. Writ, various kinds of
writ under the Bangladesh Constitutional framework. Ombudsman under Bangladesh
Constitution. Ministerial Responsibility under Bangladesh Constitution. Local Government
under Bangladesh Constitution. Emergency provision under the Bangladesh Constitution.
The concept of Constitutionalism—Bangladesh perspective. The Defense Service. The
Attorney General. The Administrative Tribunal. The Election Commission. Miscellaneous
provision of Bangladesh Constitution.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. The Constitution of People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

2. Mahmudul Islam: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh, Second Edition, Mullick

Brothers, and Dhaka, 2002.

3. Justice Latifur Rahman: The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

with Comments and Case Laws, Mullick Brothers, 2004.

4. Justice Mustafa Kamal: Constitutional Law, Current issues and trends.

5. Md. Abdul Halim: Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh

Perspective, A Comparative Study of Problems of Constitutionalism in
Bangladesh.

6. CF Strong: Modern Political Constitutions, London, 1975.

7. Shorter Constitution of India, Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2003.

LAW-212

COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

This course aims to share the experience in comparison between constitutional

traditions and arrangements of India and two leading western constitutional systems, the
United Kingdom and the United States of America. The comparison is conducted by

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reference to the key features of all constitutional foundations, systems of government and
organization of power.

The issues of comparison: Constitutional Foundations, Political Traditions, Fundamental

Constitutional Concepts, Structural Aspects of the Constitution, The Executive, The
Legislature, The Judiciary, Fundamental Rights and Remedies, Emergency Provisions and
Amendment Procedure of the Constitution.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Dicey AV: Law of the Constitution.

2. Wade and Philips: English Constitution.

3. Hood Philips: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law: Leading Cases in

Constitutional Law.

4. Willoughby: The Constitutional Law of United States.

5. Constitution of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

6. Shafkat Ali Khan- Constitutional law

(The topics will be discussed with reference to the Constitution of Bangladesh:

Constitutional Amendments and the Leading Cases)

LAW-213

LABOUR LAWS OF BANGLADESH

Introduction, History, scope and objectives of Labour Act, Appointment and

conditions of Employment, Employment of young persons, Maternity Welfare Facilities,
Health and Hygiene, Safety, Welfare Measures, Working Hours and Leave, Wages, Wages
Board, Compensation for Injury caused by Accident, Trade union and Industrial Relations,
Settlement of Disputes, Labour courts, Labour Appellate Tribunal, Legal Procedings,

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Workers participation in companies Profits, Safety and control of Employment of Dock
Workers, Provided Fund, Apprenticeship, Offence, Penalties and Procedure, Authorities of
Administration and Inspection.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. The Bangladesh Labour Act-2006

2. A.A. Khan:( i )Bangladesh Labour and Industrial Law,(ii) Bangladesh Labour

code

3. Coopers: Outline of Industrial Law.

4. Citrine: Trade union law

5. Friedaman:The Modern law of Employment

6. Akin and feid: Employment Welfare and Sefety at works

7. Wedderburn: The workers and the Law: Cases and Materials on Labour Law.

8.Ahmed Zulfiquar:A text book on the Bangladesh Labour Act-2006

LAW-214

LAW OF EQUITY AND TRUST

Law of Equity: Common Law Origin and Development of Equity, Nature and
Definition of Equity, Courts of Equity, Composition, Powers and Functions of the Courts of
Equity, Application of Equity Jurisdiction in Bangladesh, Relation between Law and Equity,
Equitable Estate and its Relation to Legal Estate, Twelve Maxims of Equity, Their
implications and applicability in Bangladesh in different statutes; and Equitable Remedies:
Specific Performance, Injunction and Receiver, Nature and Definition of Benami
Transaction, Tests of Benami Transaction, Limitations of Benami Transactions, Benami
Transaction and Doctrine of Advancement.
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 Law of Trust: Origin and Development of Trust, Nature and Definition of Trust,
Classification of Trust; Creation of Trust; Three Certainties, Trustee: Appointment, removal,
Powers, Functions, Duties and Obligations of Trustee, Beneficiary: Rights and Liabilities of
Beneficiary Breach of Trust and Remedies of Breach of Trust.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Durga Das Basu- Equity, Trust and specific Relief

2. B M Gandhi- Equity, trust and Specific relief

3. Snell- Principles of Equity

4. Aquil Ahmed- Equity, Trust and Specific Relief

5. Sufi Shamsur Rahman- Equity and Trust Law

6. Agarwalla- Indian Trust Act

7. The Trust Act, 1882

8. Hanbury- Principles of Equity

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LAW OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTY

Definition, object and extent of applicability, transfer of property, classification of

property, transfer of movable and immovable property, valid and invalid conditions &
limitations on transport, vested interest and contingent interest, condition precedent and
condition subsequent.

Part performance, exchanges, gift, easement, mortgage of immovable property, rights,

kinds and liabilities of mortgagor and mortgagee, priority, Doctrine of Marshalling and
Contribution, Doctrine of Redemption, Lease of immovable property.

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. DLR - Transfer of Property Act, Third Edition, 2004

2. SN Shukla - Law of Transfer of Property

3. Abdul Matin - Transfer of Property Act

4. DLR - Transfer of Property Act, Registration Act

5. Showkat Mahmood - Law of Transfer of Property, Lahore, 1985

6. SK Abichandani - Mulla on the Transfer of Property Act, Eight Edition, 1995

7. Vepa P Sarathi - Transfer of Property Act

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LAW OF LIMITATION AND SPECIFIC RELIEF

Law of Limitation: Object of law of limitation; Limitation and prescription;

Objective, interpretation and application of statutes of limitations; Waiver of limitation;
Limitations of suits; Appeals and applications; Computation of period of limitations; Grounds
of exemption from extension of period of limitations; Suspension of limitation; Acquisition
of ownership by possession; Acquisition of easement rights; Limitation in suits for recovery
of land; Saving acknowledgement; Adverse possession; Effect of fraud and
acknowledgement on limitation.

Law of Specific Relief: Specific Relief how given and when not accorded, Nature of
preventative relief, Specific Relief Recovering Possession of Property, Specific performance
of contracts, Rescission of instrument, Rectification of Instrument, Cancellation of the
instruments, 'Declaratory decrees, Enforcement of public duties, Preventive Relief:
Injunction.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

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 1. DLR : Limitation Act

2. D F Mulla : Indian Limitation Act

3. R Mitra : Law of Limitation

4. Ramchandra: Limitation Act

5. S A Khan : Limitation Act

6. Shaukat Mahmud : Law of Limitation

7. Ananada and Aiyer - Specific Relief Act.

8. Basu - Specific Relief Act.

9. D.L.R. - Specific Relief Act.

10. Mulla - Indian Contract and Specific Relief Acts.

11. Pollock - Indian Contact and Specific Relief Acts.

12. S.Mahmood - Specific Relief Act.

13. S.A. Khan - Specific Relief Act.

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LAW OF TAXATION

Direct taxes and indirect taxes- Income Tax; History of income tax in Bangladesh-
Income tax Ordinance 1984- Definitions: Agricultural income, Annual value-Assessment,
Assessment year and income year, capital assets and capital gains, company and dividend,
fair market value- total income and taxable income- Assessee, classification of assessment,
residential status, tax payer identification, pre-requisites for investment tax credit, submission
of return of income, provisional assessment, emergency assessment, self-assessment, advance
payment of tax, heads of income, adjudication-- Income tax authority: Judicial authority and
Administrative authority- powers, functions and jurisdictions, appeal, references--

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agricultural income- interest on securities- bond washing-income from house property-
income from business or profession-capital gain- income from other sources- different types
of assessment- tax invasion-tax avoidance-double taxation relief- black money- gift tax -
Value Added Tax

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Abu Amjad: Income Tax Manual

2. Bangladesh Open University- Taxation

3. Monzur Morshed Mahmud- Aikor Ain

4. Professor Priotosh Dewanjee- Aikor Ain O’ Proig

5. M Nurun Nabi- A Commentary on Income Tax Laws

6. Income Tax Ordinance, 1984

7. Government Publication on Income Tax

8. A N Aiyer: Income Tax Pleadings, Practice and Procedures

9. M A Baree: Practice and Procedures of Bangladesh Income Tax

10. J B Ranga and N A Palkhivala -Income Tax (Law and Practice

11. V K Susha Kumari -Law of Income Tax

LAW-224

BANGLADESH STUDIES

Bangladesh: Historical background, Nature of state, Geography, Demography, Natural

and Human resources, Society and culture, Legal and business environment in Bangladesh. Socio
economic condition of Bangladesh, Industrialization and sick Industries in our economy;
Government System: Judiciary, administrative and legislative; and Financial System of
Bangladesh: Investment-FDI, Budget, Globalization, Privatization & E-commerce,

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Development of infrastructure, Income distribution and poverty alleviation, Macro-economic
adjustment policies suggested by World bank/Structural Adjustment Policies (SAP), The impact
of GATT &WTO on our economy, Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Inside Bangladesh Economy-By Anu Mahmud

2. The Strategy of Development in Bangladesh-By Azizur Rahman Khan &

Mahabub Hossain

3. The Economy of Bangladesh-By Azizur Rahman Khan

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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Origin, Nature and Development of International law, Theories as to Basis of

International Law, Classification of International Law, Sources of International Law,
Codification and progressive development of International law, International Treaties and
Conventions, Relation between International law and Municipal law

Subjects of Public International Law: Recognition of States and Governments,

Modes of acquisition of state territory, State Jurisdiction, Criminal Jurisdiction of State, State
Responsibility, Treatment of Aliens, Expropriation of alien property, Asylum and extradition,
State succession, Law of Aviation/ Air/Space law, law of the sea, Diplomatic envoys and
consular law, Special Diplomatic Missions, Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges, The law
of treaties, Peaceful and forcible settlement of international disputes, Intervention & Use of
force in International relation, The ICC, International Tribunals and operation of municipal
law, Laws of war and neutrality, Terrorism in International Law, International Environmental
Law.

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 The United Nations: It’s Organs, Function of six organs of UN, Role of General
assembly, Security Council, ICJ in settling international disputes, Contribution of UN in the
development of International law, Role of ICJ in development of International law.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. I.Brownlie: Principles of Public International Law, (4th Ed.) 1990.

2. A Cassesse: International Law in a Divided World, 1986.

3. MN. Shaw: International Law (3rd ed), 1991.

4. Werner Levi: Contemporary International Law, (2nd Ed), 1991.

5. John Strawson: Public International Law, London, 1996.

6. J. G. Starke: An Introduction to International Law.

7. Rosalyn Higgins: International Law and How We Use It: Problems and Process,
1995.

8. D. J. Harris: Cases and Materials on International Law, (5th Ed.), 1998.

LAW-232

LAND LAWS OF BANGLADESH

History of Land Laws: grant of Dewani-the Bengal Zemindars, their growth and incidents;
Law relating to Permanent Settlement: Defect of the Laws. Revenue Laws: Law relating to
revenue-free lands –origin of revenue freegrants-special provision regarding lands held in
lieu of service; policy of the East India Company in this respect. Law relating to under
tenures-Patni taluks and their incidents.

Law relating to alluvium and Diluvium-ownership of new chars or islands-

Reformation in situ-fishery rights. Law relating to Landlords and Tenants: Short history of
Tenancy Laws-extent and application-classes of tenants. Law relating to abolition of

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Zamindary system: Acquisition of rent receiving interests by the State: Definitions of who is
and who is not a rent-receiver. Special provisions for the acquisition of interests of certain
rent-receivers. Preparation of record of rights for assessment of compensation; Provisions as
to enhancement and reduction of rent; amalgamation, sub-division and consolidation of
holdings; Maintenance of the record of rights; jurisdiction-appeal, revision and review.

THE REGULATIONS

1. Regulation I of 1793 The Permanent Settlement

2. Regulation XIX and XXXII of 1793-the Non Badshahi and the Badshahi Lakhiraj
Regulations

3. RegulationVII of 1819 Bengal Patni Tuluk Regulation

4. Regulation XI of 1825 Bengal Alluvion and Dildvion Regulation

5. Bengal Land revenue Sales Act (Act XI) of 1859

6. Bengal Tenancy Act (Act VII) of 1885

7. State Acquisition Act (Act XIII) of 1951

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. L. Kabir Vol. I Bengal Regulations:

2. L. Kabir Vol. II Bengal Tenancy Act 1885 (Act VII of 1985)

3. L. Kabir Vol. III East Bengal State Acquisition Act 1950 (Act XIII of 1951)

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BUSINESS LAW (I)

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Law of Sale of Goods:
Formation of the Contract for Sale-Sale and agreement to sell; Formalities of the contract;
Contract of sale how made; Subject matter of contract; goods; existing or future goods;
Document of title to goods; Application of provisions of the Contract Act of 1872; Effects of
the Contract-Transfer of property as between seller and buyer; Goods must be ascertained;
Property passes when intended to pass; Transfer of title; Sale by person not by the owner;
Performance of the Contract- Duties of seller and buyer; Delivery; Rights of unpaid Seller
against the Goods-Unpaid sellers rights; Unpaid sellers lien; Suits for breach of the Contract-
Suits for price; Damages for non-acceptance; Auction sale.

Law of Partnership:

The Nature of partnership; history of partnership law in Indian Sub Continent; Distinction
between partnership firm, company, joint Hindu family; Relations to partner to one another;
General duties of partners; Mutual rights and liabilities; Relations of Partners to Third
Parties-Partner to be agent of the firm; Implied authority of partner as agent of the firm;
Holding out; Incoming and Outgoing Partners-Introduction of a partner; Retirement of a
partner; Expulsion of a partner; Dissolution of a Firm- Methods of dissolution; Sale of
goodwill after dissolution; Registration of Firms- Process of Registration; Effect of non
registration; Penalty for furnishing false particulars.

Law of Negotiable Instruments

Promisory Notes, Bills and Cheques- Application of the Negotiable Instruments Act,1881;
Historical Background of the Act; Meaning and Characteristics of Negotiable Instruments;
Cheque crossed generally; Foreign instrument; Indorsement; Parties to Notes, Bills and
Cheques- Capacity to make etc; promissory notes etc; Agency; Liability of drawer;
Suretyship; Of Negotiation- Delivery; Effect of indorsement; Requisites of indorsement. Of
Presentment- Presentment for acceptance; Presentment for payment; What constitutes valid
presentment and mode of presentment; Of Payment and Interest-To whom payment should be
made; Interest when rate specified or not specified; Of Discharge from Liability on Notes,
Bills and Cheques- Discharge from liability; When cheque not duly presented; Effect of
material alteration; Alteration by indorse; Of Notice of Dishonour- Dishonour by non-
acceptance; Dishonour by non-payment; Foreign Instrument- Law governing liability of
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parties to a foreign instrument; Presumption as to foreign law. On Penalties in case of
Dishonor of Certain Cheques- Dishonor of Cheque for insufficiency etc, of funds in the
accounts; restriction in respect of appeal; Offences of companies; cognizance of offences.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. S.D. Sing and J.P. Gupta- Law of Partnership in India

2. Mafizul Islam - Principles of Commercial Law

3. Frederic Pollock- Digest of the Law of Partnership

4. F. Pollock; D. F. Mulla -The Sale of Goods and the Partnership

5. A.K. Sen -Hand Book of Commercial Law

6. Introduction to Law of Partnership- Avtar Singh

Contract Law Books referred above

LAW-311

CYBER AND MEDIA LAW

CYBER LAW

Basic Concepts of Cyber Law and Technology Law

Origin of Internet; Internet functions Scope of Cyber Law; Nature of Cyber Space; Cyber
property; Cyber Personality; Cyber Transactions, Cyber Jurisprudence; Relationship between
Meta Society Laws and Cyber Law; Development of Cyber Law.
Cyber Law-Bangladesh Perspective
Historical Development of Cyber Law in Bangladeshi Communication and Technology Act
2006; Amendments and Limitations of IT Act; Digital Signature; Cryptography;
Cryptography algorithm; Public Cryptography; Private Cryptography; Electronic
Governance, Legal Recognition of Electronic Records; Certifying Authorities; Cyber Crime

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and offences; Network service providers Liability; Cyber Regulation; Appellate Tribunal;
Penalties and Adjudication.
Cyber Law International Perspective
International Conventions on Cyber Law, Development of Cyber Laws; Date Protection Law
in EU and USA; Principles of Date Protection:
Cyber and Intellectual Property Law
Different perspective: Cyber squatting, UDRP; Copyright & Cyberspace; Nature of
Copyright in Cyberspace; Patents in the Digital Environment.
Cyber Crime and Digital Evidence
Cyber crimes and Cyber laws: Types of Cyber crimes; Legal Provisions regarding cyber
crime; Investigation and adjudication of cyber crimes; Digital evidence; Method of cyber
crimes investigation; Basic investigation, Techniques; Investigating Emails.

Right of Netizens and E-Governance

Privacy and Freedom Issues in the Cyber World; Nature of Privacy Right; Cyber Stalking,
Use of Cookies; Privacy Invasion by Government; Privacy Invasion by Employer; E-
Government and E-governance; Legal Issues in E-Governance.
E-commerce Legal Issues
Concept of Electronic Commerce; E-Commerce in Bangladesh; The promising significance
of E-Commerce; Dimensions of E-Commerce; The Growth and Potential of E-Commerce in
Bangladesh; The Bottlenecks of E-Commerce; E-Banking in Bangladesh; Tele-Banking
Service in Bangladesh; Internet Banking in Bangladesh; Digital Signatures.

MEDIA LAW

Introduction to Law of Mass Media; Historical Background of Mass Media Law of

Bangladesh; Constitutional Guarantee of Freedom of Press/Media and the Barriers; Printing
Presses and Publications (Declaration and Registration) Act, 1973; The Press Council and
Other Media Agencies in Bangladesh; Bangladeshi Municipal Laws Applicable to Mass
Media; Defamation and Mass Media; Racial Hatred and Blasphemy; Confidential
Information; Copy Rights and Related Rights; Contempt and the Contempt of Court Act,
2013; Obscenity and Indecency; Yellow Journalism; Reporting Current Affairs; The
Pornography Control Act, 2012

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmed - cyber Laws in Bangladesh

2. Quazi Omar Foysal - Frederic Pollock- Digest of the Law of Partnership

LAW-312

LAND SURVEY AND LAND MANAGEMENT

Primary Concept Regarding Land: Khatian/Parcha; Different types of Khatian-CS, SA, RS

etc, Khatian No. and holding No. Mouja and mouja map; J.L No; Schedule of land.

Measurement of Land: Measurement of land in ancient method (Aana, gonad, kora, kranti
and til), Method of writing these symbols; Comparative analysis of ancient method with
modern method of measurement of land.

Mutation, Consolidation, Sub Division and Amalgamation of Holding: Mutation,

Procedure of mutation, Grounds of correction of record, Consolidation, Sub-division and
amalgamation of holding.

Land Development (LD) Tax: LD Tax, present rate of LD Tax, Procedure of assessment of
LD Tax, Collection of LD Tax.

Acquisition and Requisition of Land: Acquisition of land, Requisition and derequisition of

land, resume of land, Procedure of acquisition of land, Procedure of requisition and
derequisition of land, Procedure of resume of land.

Khas Land, Sairat Mahal etc: Khas Land, Settlement of agricultural khas land, Settlement
of non agricultural khas land, Settlement of char land, Objectives of settlement of such land,
laws of sairat mahal (hat bazaar, ferryghat, jalmahal, balumahal etc), Laws of vested land,
abandoned land and land contiguous to road.

Documents relating to transfer of land: Different types of deed (saf kabla deed, gift deed,
will deed, waqf deed, lease deed, via deed, destroyed deed, disclaiming deed), Quobuliat and

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patta, Duplicate Carbon Receipt (DCR), Rent Receipt/ Dakhila, Certificate of heir, Letter of
administration and letter of probate, Different Registers, returns and papers maintained in
different land offices.

Rules regarding survey of land: Survey of land, Types of survey, Different steps of survey
(Travers, Kistower, Khanapuri, Bujharat, Attestation, justification, Draft publication,
Submitting objection and disposal, Appeal, Final Justification, Printing and publication of
sketch map and khatian, Correction after final publication, Gazette notification and transfer of
record, Composition, powers and functions of land survey tribunal and land survey appellate
tribunal)

Functions of different department of Govt. relating to land administration: Land reform

Board, Land Appeal Board, Directorate of Land Records and Survey (DLRS), Land
administration training center, Land Commission, CHT Land Dispute Dissolution
Commission, Collectorate Office, AC(Land) Office, Tahsil Office and Sub-registry Office.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Land Management Manual

2. Land Administration Manual

3. The Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982

4. The Acquisition of Immovable Property Rules, 1982

5. The Requisition of Immovable Property Rules, 1982

6. The Directives regarding Acquisition of Land, 1997

7. The Land Development Tax Ordinance, 1976

8. The Land Development Tax Rules, 1950

9. The State Acquisition Rules, 1951

10. Govt. Estate (G.E) Manual

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 11. The Hats and Bazars (Establishment and Acquisition ) Ordinance, 1959

12. The CHT Land Dispute Dissolution Commission Act, 2001

13. The Vested Property Refund Act, 2001.

14. Land Appeal Board Act, 1989

15. Land Reforms Board Act, 1989

16. The Sairat Mahals (Management) Ordinance, 1959

17. The Survey Act, 1875

LAW-313

LAW OF REGISTRATION, PUBLIC DEMAND RECOVERY ACT AND ARTHA

RIN ADALAT AIN

LAW OF REGISTRATION

Preliminary- Registration establishment- Registerable Documents- Time for Presenting

documents for Registration- Presenting wills and Authorities to adopt- Deposits of wills-
Effects of Registration and Non-Registration- Duties and powers of registration Officers-
Refusal to Register, Fees for Registration, Searches and Copies, Penalties, Miscellaneous.

PUBLIC DEMAND RECOVERY ACT

Introduction; Filing, service and effect of certificates and hearing of objections thereto;
Execution of certificate; Attachment; Sale; Setting aside of sale; Disposal of proceeds of
execution; Resistance to purchaser after sale; Arrest, detention, and release; Reference to
Civil Court; Supplemental Provisions.

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ARTHA RIN ADALAT AIN

Objectives of Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003; Establishment of Artha Rin Adalat Ain; Power and
Jurisdiction of Artha Rin Adalat Ain; Institution of Suit, Practice and Procedure of Artha Rin
Adalat Ain; Alternative dispute resolution; Execution; Appeal and Revision.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. D. R. Dhangin: Registration Act

2. Registration Act, 1908 (as amended up-to-date)

3. Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003

LAW-314

BUSINESS LAW (II)

Law of Carriage of Goods

Contract of Carriage; Classification of Carriage; Railways as Carriers; Carriage of goods by

Sea; Charter Party; Bill of Lading. Warshaw Convention- Application of the Warshaw
Convention of 1955; Provisions regarding suits against High Contracting Parties; Who
undertake Carriage by Air; Application of Act to Carriage by Air which is not international.

Law of Insurance

Insurance; Brief history of Insurance law in Bangladesh; Nature of contract of Insurance;

Division of Insurance; Insurance business into life and non-life; Winding up. Offences and
Penalties- Penalty for default in complying with or act in contravention of the Act; Penalty
for false statement in documents; Misleading statement; Promise or forecast inducing persons
to enter into contract of insurance; Wrongfully obtaining or withholding property. Life
Insurance- Life Insurance contract; Types of policies. Marine Insurance- Origins of Formal
Marine Insurance; Marine Insurance Policy; Protection and Indemnity; Maritime Perils;
Marine loses; Settlement of claims; Act of God. Fire Insurance- Materials loss Insurance;

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Consequential loss Insurance.

Law of Bankruptcy

Principles and Objectives- History, Nature and objectives of the Bankruptcy Act,1997;
Grounds of adjudging bankruptcy, Who can be declared bankrupt; Acts of bankruptcy;
Bankruptcy Proceeding- Bankruptcy court; Its powers and jurisdiction; Order of
adjudication; Duties of the debtor; Effect of order of adjudication; Interim proceeding upon
adjudication; Discharge of Bankrupt; Administration of Property; Offences and Penalties.

Law of Arbitration

General Provisions of The Arbitration Act: Scope of the Act; Construction of Reference;
Jurisdiction of Court in respect of matters covered by arbitration agreement; Arbitration
Agreement- From the Arbitration agreement; Arbitrability of the Disputes; Composition of
Arbitral Tribunal- Appointment of Arbitrators; Grounds for Challenge; Termination of
Arbitrators mandate; Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals- Severability of Agreement;
Objections as to the jurisdiction of the arbitral Tribunal; Conduct of the Arbitral
Proceedings- General responsibilities of the Arbitral Tribunal; The Arbitral Tribunal not
bound by the Code of Civil Procedure and The Evidence Act; Making of Arbitral Award
and Termination of Proceedings- Rules applicable to substance of disputes; From the
content of Arbitral award; Recourse against Arbitral Award- Application for setting aside
Arbitral Award; Grounds for setting aside Arbitral Tribunal; Enforcement of Arbitral
Award- Enforcement of Arbitral Award; International Commercial Arbitration; Foreign
Arbitral Award; Appeals.

Law of Bills of Lading

Nature and Principles of Bill of Lading- Main types of Bill of Lading; Essential terms and
conditions; Rights under Bill of Lading to vest in consignee or endorsee; Not to affect right of
stoppage in transit or claims for freight; Bill of Lading in hands of consignee, etc, Conclusive

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evidence of the shipment of against master, etc

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Charlesworth: Business Law; Sweet & Maxwell, 16th Edition, London, 1991.

2. Charlesworth: Mercantile Law; Stevens & Sons, 14th Edition, London, 1984.

3. Roy Goode: Conunercial Law; Butterworths, 3rd Edition, London, 2004.

4. Payne & Ivamy. Carriage of Goods by Sea, Butterworths, 13th Edition, London,
1989.

5. Carver: Carriage by Sea, Stevens & Sons, 13th Edition, Vol 1 & 2, London, 1992.

6. Chorley & Giles: Shipping Law; Pitman, 8th Edition, London, 1987.

7. Avtar Singh: Principles of Mercantile Law; Eastern Book Co. 7th Edition,
Lucknow; 2000; Law of Carriage (Air, Land & Sea), Eastern Book Co., 3rd
Edition, Lucknow; 1993.

8. E.R. Hardy Ivamy. General Principles of Insurance Law; Butterworths, 6th Edition,
London, 1994.

9. Shawkat Malunood: Negotiable InstrumentS Act, Legal Research Centre, 3rd

Revised & Enlarged Edition, 1991.

10. AM. Choudhury: The Negotiable Instruments Act, All Pakistan Legal Decisions,
9th Edition, Lahore.

11. M C Kutchal: Mercantile Law, 5th Edition, 2000

12. MC Shukla: Mercantile Law

GOVERNING LEGISLATION:

The Bills of Lading Act, 1856 (Act No. IX of 1856).

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 The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 (Act No. XXVI of 1925).

The Carriers Act, 1865 (Act No. III of 1865).

The Railways Act, 1890 (Act No. IX of 1890).

The Carriage by Air Act, 1934 (Act No. of 1934).

The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(Act No. XVI of 1881).

The Insurance Companies Act, 1997 (Act No. of 1938).

The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Act No. III of 1930).

Bankruptcy Act 1997

LAW-321

PENAL CODE

Crimes and civil injuries, origin and development of Criminal Law, essential elements of
crime, guilty mind, grounds of exemption from criminal responsibility, joint liability,
presumption of innocence, mistake of fact and mistake of law, general exceptions, attempts,
abetment and conspiracy, punishment: its objects and limit.

Specific offences: (a) offences against the state and other public interest (b) offences
affecting the human body: homicide, murder, causing miscarriage, concealment of birth,
exposure of infant, diminished responsibility and suicide. Non-fatal offences against person:
hurt, grievous hurt, criminal force, assault, wrongful restraint and confinement, kidnapping,
abduction, slavery and forced labour, rape and unnatural offences. Offences relating to
property: theft, extortion, dacoity, criminal misappropriation of property, criminal breach of
trust, stolen property, cheating, mischief, criminal trespass and forgery. Other interest of the
individuals: offences relating to marriage, defamation, criminal intimidation, insult,
prejudicial act and annoyance.

Special Laws: Nari O Shishu Nirjatan (Bishesh Bidhan) Ain, 2000, Special Powers Act,
1974, Acid Throwing Act, 2002.

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

DLR : Penal Code, Dhaka, (1st Edition), 2003.

Ratanlal : Law of Crimes

L. Kabir : Lectures on Penal Code with leading cases

Zahurul Huq : Penal Code

Ratanlal : Law of Crimes

Abdul Matin : The Law of Crimes

Zahirul Islam : The Law of Crimes

Smith & Hogan : Criminal Law, Oxford University Press, 2002.

Michael Jefferson : Criminal Law, Pitman Publishing, 1999.

Ansaruddin Sikdar : Law of Crimes, Commentary on the Penal Code, 1995

V B Raju : Indian Penal Code, 1860

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

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SPECIAL PENAL LAWS

Special Powers Act, 1974

Nature and Scope of the Act; Interpretation Clause; Constitution; Jurisdiction and Powers of
Special Tribunals; Offences Relating to Sabotage, Smuggling, etc; Framing of Charge; Trial;
Judgment; Appeals and Confirmation of Death Sentences; Power of Government to remit or
suspend for commute any sentences; Execution of death sentences.

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The Speedy Trial Tribunal Act, 2002
Scope and Nature of the Act; Establishment of The Speedy Trial Tribunal; Jurisdictions;
Trial Procedure; transfer of the Suit; Special procedure for the trial; Pending the trial; Appeal;
Accountability to the Speedy Trial Tribunal; Enactment to the code of criminal procedure.

The Arms Act, 1878

Scope and Nature of the Act; manufacture, Conversion and sale of arms; Import, export and
transport of arms; Going armed and possessing arms; License of arms; penalties;
Miscellaneous.

The Prevention of Violence against Women and Children Act, 2000

Scope and Nature of the Act; Composition, Jurisdiction and Powers of the Tribunal; trial
Procedure; Offences triable by the Tribunal; Framing of Charge; Examination of Witnesses;
Judgment; Appeal.

The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980

Scope and Nature of the Act; Penalty for giving and taking dowry; Penalty for demanding
dowry; Agreement for taking and giving dowry to be void; Cognizance of offences; Offences
to be non cognizable; Power to make rules.

The Acid Control Act, 2002

Scope and Nature of the Act, Supremacy of the act; Different Acid control committees and
Councils; Meeting, responsibilities and duties of Councils; Fund and rehabilitation; License;
Investigation, search, detention, seizure etc; Cognizable, non compoundable and non bailable
offences; Offences and penalties; Miscellaneous

LAW-323

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND LEGAL AID

A. Alternative Dispute Resolution

1. Access to Justice and ADR

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2. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Concept, definition, development, classification
and scope of ADR
3. Major issues on the ADR agenda
4. Statutory laws for ADR in Bangladesh
5. ADR in Bangladesh: Trend, practice and mechanism
6. ADR in the formal legal system: ADR in family courts, ADR in the civil courts, ADR in
money loan courts
7. Tools of ADR
8. Role of NGOs in ADR in Bangladesh
9. The contradictions of informal justice

B. legal aid
1. Legal Aid: Definition, concept and relation with human rights
2. Legal aid movements in India and Bangladesh
3. Legal aid: Application in the civil and criminal jurisdiction
4. Issues concerning legal aid
5. Government legal aid in Bangladesh and India
6. Legal aid and Advocacy
7. Legal aid and Public Interest Litigation (PIL) : Relation between Legal aid and PIL,
Origin, definition and scope and the jurisdictional basis of PIL, Development of PIL in
Indian sub-continent, Locus Standi of PIL in Bangladesh
8. Implications of PIL for the poor and disadvantaged: A review of case law
9. Role of NGOs in the field of Legal Aid and PIL in Bangladesh
10. Strengthens and weakness in legal aid
11. Comparison between legal Aid & Pauper Suit

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

Ahmed, Naim (1999): Public Interest Litigation: Constitutional Issues and Remedies,
BLAST, Dhaka.
Ain O Salish Kendra (ZOOS) : Janashartey Mamla (Litigation for Public Interest), Dhaka.

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Akhteruzamman, Md. QOOZ) : Bikolpo Birod Nispati Dharana o Ain abong Aingata
Shahaota Prodan Ain (Alternative Dispute Resolution conception and Law, and Legal Aid
Services Act), Dhaka.
Bakshi, P.M. (1999): Public Interest Litigation, Ashoka Law House, New Delhi.
Ferdous, Jannatul (ZOO3) : Advocacy Karjopodati Samporke ekti Dharanapatra G guideline
relating to Procedure of Advocacy), Mass Line Media Center, Dhaka.
Khair, Sumaiya (ZOOS) : Legal Empowerment for the Poor and Disadvantaged : Strategies,
Achievement and Challenges, The University Press Limited, Dhaka.
Mathew, P.D. (lgga) : Free legal services to the Poor, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
Sampath, D.K (1991) : Mediation: Concept and Technique in support of Resolution of
Disputes, National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Sarma, S.S. (1993) : Legal aid to the poor, Deep and Deep publications, New Delhi.
Singh, Sujan (f ggg) : Legal Atd: Human Right to Equality, Deep and Deep Publications,
New Delhi.
W. Moore, Chiristopher (fggf) : The Mediation Process-Practical strategies for Resolving
conflict, Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco.

Law and Statutes

Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 2003
Dispute Resolution (Municipal Area) Board Act,2004
Environment Preservation Act, 1995
Gram Sarkar Act (Village Court Act) 2006
Salish Ain (Arbitration Act) 2001 (Act. No 1 of 2001)
The Code of Civil of Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2003
The Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908 (Act of v, 1908)
The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
The Muslim Family Law Ordinance 1961
The Family Court Ordinance 1985
The Legal Aid Services Act, 2000, Bangladesh
The Legal Services Authority Act, 1987, India

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COMPANY AND BANKING LAW

COMPANY LAW

History of Company laws Beginning from The Crown Till the Passing of Company's Act,
1994. The Nature of Legal Personality and Lifting of Veil of Incorporation. Advantages and
Disadvantages of Companies with References to Decided Cases. The Formation of the
Company: The Preparation and Submission of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Duties and Liabilities of Promoters. The Requirements for Prospectuses and Liabilities
thereof. Different Types of Companies. The Role of Registrar of Companies. Majority Rule
and Minority Protection. Fraud on Minority. Memorandum of Association. The Relation
between Company and Outsiders: The Doctrine of Ultra Vires. Liability of Company and
Directors for Ultra Vires Acts. Turquand Rule. Alteration of Objects. Constructive notice and
Indoor Management. The commission of torts by the Company. Vicarious Liability and the
Alter Ego Doctrine. Article of Association and Alteration of Articles. The relation between
the Company and Its Members and among the Members Inter se. Directors: Appointment,
Dismissal, Disqualification, Duties, Powers and Limitations. Managing Director.
Management of the Company: Meeting, Voting and Resolutions. Division of Functions
among Officers and Organs of the Company. Shares and Debentures and Registration.
Different Classes of Shares. Rights of Different Classes and the Variation of Share Rights.
Capital: Raising, Maintaining, and Reducing the Capital. Discounts, Premiums, Payment of
Dividends and Purchase by the Company of Its Shares. Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel,
Doctrine of Estoppel. Doctrine of actio personalis moritur cum persona. Doctrine of election.
Doctrine of Piecing the veil

Doctrine of Rule in Foss vs. Harbottle. Doctrine of Dolus Malus. Doctrine of onus of proof.
Winding -Up: Types of Winding-Up. Powers and Duties of the Liquidator.

BANKING LAW

Introduction, Meaning of Banking, Origin of Banking Legislation, Historical Background of

Banking Institutions in Bangladesh, Structure of Commercial Banking System, Relation of
Bankers and Customers, Clearing House, Loan, Advance and Guarantee. Kinds of Banks:
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Existing Banks,-Local and Foreign Banks, Activities of Krishi Bank, Grameen Bank, Islamic
Bank, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Cooperative Banking, Rural and Islamic Banking; Banking
companies and Financial- Institutions Laws; Licensing. Central Bank-Bangladesh Bank,
Power and Functions; Inspection, Control and Direction to commercial Bank, Restriction on
Loans and Advances, Vacation of Offices of Directors, Powers of Bangladesh Bank to
remove Directors and Supersede the Board of Directors, Acquisition of Banking Companies,
stringent penalty. Banking Operation- Liquidity management; Liquidity policies;
Management of money position; Reserves for contingencies. Credit Management Policies-
credit policy; credit analysis; Distressed loans; Pricing of bank loan; Deposit & other services
of banks. Management of Bank- Portfolio; Investment analysis; Competition among banks.
Non- banking Financial Institutions, Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003, Foreign Exchange
Regulation Act, 1947. Negotiable Instruments Act 1881, Banking Companies Act 1991.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

The Companies Act, 1994 (Act No. XVIII of 1994)

LC.B. Gower and Davies: Principles of Modern Company Law, 7th Edition, Sweet and
Maxwell, 2003.

Clive Schmithoff: Palmer's Company Law, Stevens & Sons Ltd., London, 1987.

Topham and Ivamy's Company Law, 15th Edition, London, Butterworths, 1974.

Geoffrey Morse: Charlesworth's Company Law, 16th Edition, London, Sweet & Maxwell,
1999.

Andrew Hicks (Ed): Cases and Material on Company Law, 4th Edition, Blackstone Press,
2003.

Ben Petit: Company Law, Longman Publication, 2001

Avter Singh: Company Law, Eastern Book Co.,Lukhnow, 2000

Nirmalendu Dhar: Dhar on Company Law and Partnership, Remisi Pub. Dhaka, 1998

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Ahmed Fakhrul Alam : Company Law Abul Bashar Bhuiyan, Bangladesh Law on Banks and
Banking
K. C. Shrkar, The Principle of Banking Law
S A A Shakoor, A Hand Book of Bank Management
Security Exchange commission: security and Exchange Law
M. Abul Bashar Bhuiyan, The Bangardesh laws on banks and banking
The Banking Company Act, 1991.

LAW-331

LAW OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (I)

Scope and Application of the Civil Procedure Code Procedure; Organisation of the Civil
Courts; Jurisdiction of the Courts; Suits of Civil Nature; Res-subjudice and Res-judicata;
Place of suing; Institution of suits; Parties to the Suits; Service of Summons; Joinder, Mis-
joinder and Non-joinder of Parties and Causes of Action; Pleadings Generally; Plaint; Written
Statement; Appearance of Parties and Consequences of Non-Appearance; Framing of Issues;
Discovery, Inspection and Interrogatories; Admission, Production, Impounding and Return of
Documents; Hearing of the Suit; Provisions relating to adjournment and examination of
witnesses; Transfer of Cases; Death, Marriage and Insolvency of the Parties,

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

DF Mullah : Code of Civil Procedure

Chittaley : Civil Procedure Code

R M Jackson : Machinery of justice in England

Shawkat Mahumud : Civil Procedure Code, Lahore, 1984,

SC Sarker : The Law of Civil Procedure, Calcutta, 1973

MMN Nizami : Code of Civil Procedure, Lahore, PLD, 1982

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DLR : 36 Years Civil Digest (1949-1984), Dhaka, 1986

Siddiqur Rahman : Commentary on Civil Rules and Orders, Vol-1

C K Takwani : Law of Civil Procedure

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-332

LAW OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (I)

Constitution and power of criminal courts, arrest of persons, process to compel appearance,
process to compel production of things, maintenance of public order and tranquility,
preventive action of police, the information to police and the process of investigation,
jurisdiction of criminal courts in inquiries and trials, initiation of proceedings, complaints to
magistrates, charge, trial of cases by magistrates, summery trials, trials before courts of
sessions, mode of taking and recording evidence, judgment, death sentence confirmation.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

2. Ratanlal &Dhirajlal : The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1997

3. Md Sohul Hussain : Cr. P. C. Today, 1996

4. S R Roy : BB Mitra on the code of Criminal Procedure, 1991

5. Gopal Chandra Paul : Rights and privileges of Accused Person, 2003

6. Abdul Matin : Code of Criminal Procedure, 1995

7. L. Kabir : Code of Criminal Procedure

8. Zahurul Islam : Code of Criminal Procedure, 2000

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 9. R V Kelkar : Criminal Procedure

10. Dr K N C Pillai : General Principles of Criminal Law

11. Shawkat Mahmud : The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1984

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-333

LAW OF EVIDENCE

Introduction: Object of reading law of evidence, history, The Evidence Act, 1872-
definitions

Fundamental Concepts: Relevancy and admissibility- discretionary exclusion- weight

Circumstantial Evidence: circumstantial evidence generally-lies-failure to call a witness or

to give evidence-similar fact evidence: an introduction

Judge and Jury: law and fact- judge and jury

Burden and Standard of Proof: evidential and legal burden-civil and criminal standard of
proof

Substitutes for Evidence: presumptions- judicial notice

Witnesses: competence & compellability- refreshing memory--special measures (children &

adults) - self-incrimination

The Course of Evidence: trial chronology- examination of witness- prior consistent

statements- hostile witness cross-examination- further evidence

The Hearsay Rule: Hearsay rule-common law exceptions-statutory exceptions (excluding

confessions)

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Unreliable Evidence: Confessions to police- cell-confessions by the mentally handicapped-
Identification - children- sexual offence victim- accomplice- repressed memory evidence and
hypnosis

Legal Professional Privilege: Legal advice privilege- litigation privilege

Character Evidence: Accused's good and bad character- Other character evidence

Documentary Evidence: Weight of evidence-exclusion of oral by documentary evidence.

Opinion Evidence: layman’s-expert opinion- Doctrine of estoppel, privilege of

communication

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Sarkar and P Monhar: Evidence

2. Anseruddin Sikder- Law of Evidence

3. Vepa P Sarathi- Law of Evidence

4. Barrister Rafiqur Rahamn- Law of Evidence

5. Nazrul Islam- Law of Evidence

6. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal- Law of Evidence

7. The Evidence Act, 1872

8. M A Karim Law of Evidence

9. DLR- Law of Evidence

10. Dennis- Law of Evidence

11. M Monir: Principles and Digest of the Law of Evidence

12. The Evidence Act 1872

13. Best- Principles of Evidence

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 14. Taylor – Law of Evidence

15. Woodrof & Amir Ali- Law of Evidence Applicable To British India

Leading Cases

Abdulla V Abdul Karim 20 DLR (SC) 205

Brajmdar V Kanshiram ILR Cal 95

Jaigun Bibi V State 12 DLR (SC) 156

Nathu Lal V Gomti Kumar 45 CWN 29

Pakal Narayan V King Emperor 43 CWN 473 PC and other cases suggested by the
teacher.

LAW-411

LAW OF CIVIL PROCEDURE (II)

Suits by or against minors and persons of unsound mind; Suits by or against Government or
Public Officers in their Official Capacity; Commission; Suits by or against Corporations etc;
Special Procedure in Particular Classes of Suits; Interpleader of Suits; Arrests and
Attachment before Judgment; Temporary Injunctions, Interlocutory Orders; Appointment of
Receiver, Withdrawal and Adjustment of Suit, Judgment and Decree; Execution of Decrees
and Orders; Appeals from Original Decrees and Orders, Power of Appellate Courts; Remand;
Reference, review; Revision; Attachment of Property; Costs in Civil Suits; Inherent Powers
of Courts; Amendment of Judgment, Decrees and Orders; Appeals to the Supreme Court.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

DF Mullah : Code of Civil Procedure

Chittaley : Civil Procedure Code

R M Jackson : Machinery of justice in England

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Shawkat Mahumud : Civil Procedure Code, Lahore, 1984,

SC Sarker : The Law of Civil Procedure, Calcutta, 1973

MMN Nizami : Code of Civil Procedure, Lahore, PLD, 1982

DLR : 36 Years Civil Digest (1949-1984), Dhaka, 1986

Siddiqur Rahman : Commentary on Civil Rules and Orders, Vol-1

C K Takwani : Law of Civil Procedure

GOVERNING LEGISLATION:

1) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

2) The Civil Courts Act, 1887

3) The Limitation Act, 1908

4) The Suits Valuation Act, 1887

5) The Court Fees Act, 1870

6) The Stamp Act, 1899

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-412

LAW OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (II)

Appeal, reference, revision, execution, suspension, remission, commutation of sentences,

provisions as to bail and bonds, maintenance of wives and children, public prosecutor,
irregular proceedings, prevention of offences, security for keeping the peace, unlawful

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assemblies, public nuisance, disputes to immovable property, preventive action of the police,
miscellaneous provisions.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

2. Ratanlal &Dhirajlal : The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1997

3. Md Sohul Hussain : Cr. P. C. Today, 1996

4. S R Roy : BB Mitra on the code of Criminal Procedure, 1991

5. Gopal Chandra Paul : Rights and privileges of Accused Person, 2003

6. Abdul Matin : Code of Criminal Procedure, 1995

7. L. Kabir : Code of Criminal Procedure

8. Zahurul Islam : Code of Criminal Procedure, 2000

9. Shawkat Mahmud : The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1984

(A list of additional books, journal Articles, leading cases will be circulated by the Course
Teacher concerned)

LAW-413

LAWS RELATING TO CIVIL LITIGATION

(i) Civil Courts Act, 1887

Nature and Scope of the Act; Constitution and Jurisdiction of Civil Courts;
Determination of Jurisdiction; Temporary Charge of District Court; Place of

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 Sitting of Courts; Seals of Courts; Power of District Judge to Transfer Cases; Bar
to Try Suits in which Judges interests are involved.

(ii) Court Fees Act, 1870

Nature and Purposes of the Law; Fees Payable in Courts and in Public Officers;
Computation of Fees; probates; Letters of Administration and certificate of
Administration; Process Fees; C.R & O Provisions on process-Fees, reduction and
remission of Court fees; Miscellaneous Costs and Charges; Mode of Levying Fee;
Miscellaneous; Schedule; Advalorem Fees, Fixed Fees.

(iii) Stamp Act, 1899

Purposes of the Law; Definition Clause; Stamps and Mode of using them; Time of
Stamping Instruments; Conversion of amount expressed in Foreign Currencies;
Procedure of valuation of Stock and Marketable Securities; Duties by whom Payable;
Adjucation of Stamps; Examination and Impounding of Instruments; Reference;
Revision; Criminal offences relating to Stamps and subsequent procedures.

(iv) Suits Valuation Act, 1887

Rules determining the value of Land; Valuation of Relief in Certain Suits relating to Lands;
Court Fee Value and Jurisdictional value to the same in certain Suits; Determination of Value
of certain Suits by Supreme Court; Supplemental Provisions.

LAW-414

COMPARATIVE LAW

Meaning, Nature and Classification of comparative law. Origin and development. Nature
Definition, Classification, Comparative law and Foreign law, Purposes of Comparative Law.
Major Legal Systems of the world. Problems arising during the study of foreign law, Factors.

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Explaining resemblances and differences between legal systems. The common core of legal
systems and the presumption similitude, Classification of legal systems.

Common Law – English Revolution and the evolution of common law. Basic principles and
traditions of common law. Features of Anglo American Law.

Civil Law – French Revolution and the volition of civil law, Characteristics of civil law.

Socialist Law – Socialist concept of law, source of law concept of socialist legality.
Disintegration of socialist states and transformation of legal systems in Eastern Europe,
Scandinavian Legal system as a model.

Sources of law in different legal systems – Customs Codes/Statutes, Judicial Decisions and
Legal Doctrine.

Organization of Courts in different legal systems. Courts in England USA, France, Germany
and Bangladesh.

Traditional legal system – Legal system based on customs and traditions, legal system based
on religion.

Comparative law and the emergence Transnational Law.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Rene David: Major Legal Systems of the World

2. Zweigert and Kotz: Introduction to Comparative Law

3. S L Khanna: Comparative Law

4. Dr. Mizanur Rahman: Tulonamulok Ain

5. A K Mathur: Comparative Law

6. H P Gupta: Comparative Law

7. Comparative Law Quarterly

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 (The course is designed to give students an introduction to study of foreign law and
enable them to compare among different legal systems (Anglo-American, Civil and
Socialist, Traditional etc). Students will have to deal with primary as well as secondary
sources of foreign law and compare them with relevant laws in force in Bangladesh. They
will also be trained on how to deal with a lawyer from a foreign or different legal
system.)

LAW-421

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Preliminary: Definition, nature and scope, historical development- USA, England,

Bangladesh, constitutional law and administrative law; Basic Constitutional Principles:
Rule of law, separation of powers- Classification of Administrative Action-needs for
classification- executive, legislative and judiciary, quasi-judicial functions; Delegated
Legislation: Definition, reasons for growth , delegated legislation in England, USA,
Bangladesh, permissible and impermissible delegation, control and safeguards, substantive
ultra vires and procedural ultra vires; Natural Justice: Meaning, growth, principles of natural
justice-bias, Audi alterum partem ,reasoned decisions, pre-decisional or post decisional
hearing, exclusion of natural justice, effect of breach of natural justice; Administrative
tribunals: Definition, reasons of growth, administrative tribunal distinguished from court,
working of tribunals, administrative tribunals and principles of natural justice- overview of
Administrative tribunal Act, 1980, Effect of finality clause- decisions of Administrative
Tribunals and judicial review, doctrine of res judicata- Exclusion of judicial Review:
Provisions in England, USA, Bangladesh, India; Judicial review of Administrative
Discretion: Meaning, failure to exercise discretion, abuse of discretion- Judicial and Other
remedies: prerogative remedies- various types of writs- Public interest litigation-
Ombudsman; Liability of the Government: Contractual and tortuous liability- debate:
Sovereign and non sovereign function-doctrine of estoppels; Local Government: Definition,
Characteristics, Classification, Functions, Control and Constitutional provisions; and Public
Corporation: Definition, classification, rights and liabilities of public corporation- control of
public corporation.
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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1) C K Thacker –Administrative Law

2) C K Takwani- Lectures on Administrative Law

3) I P Massey –Administrative Law, EBC, Lucknow, 1985 Forwarded by Chief Justice P

N Bhagwati, Introduction by Dr. Upendra Baxi

4) Garner- Administrative Law

5) Christine B Harrington- Administrative Law and Politics ( Scott Foresman &

Company, 1990)

6) H W R Wade And C F Forsyth- Administrative Law

7) Mahmudul Islam –Constitutional Law of Bangladesh

8) Hood Philips- Constitutional law and Administrative law

9) Hilaire Barnett- Constitutional law and administrative Law

10) Barrister Abdul Halim-Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh

Perspective, A Comparative Study of Problems of Constitutionalism in Bangladesh

11) M. A. Fazal-Judicial Review Of Administrative Action In India, Pakistan &

Bangladesh

12) Griffith and Street: Principles of Administrative Law

13) V G Ramachandran: Administrative Law

14) V G Ramachandran: Law of Writs Under The Constitution

15) Dr. Kamal Siddiqui- Local Government

16) H K Shaharay- Administrative Law and Tribunals( N M Tripathi Ltd) 1987

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 LAW- 422

DRAFTING AND CONVEYANCING

Drafting
General Principles of drafting; Process for legal drafting; Plaint; Written Statement;
Complaint; Petitions; Affidavits; Memorandum of Appeal, Writ Petition, Review and
Revision Petition.

Conveyancing
Definition; Distinction between Deeds and other Documents; Sale Deeds; Mortgage Deeds;
Lease Deeds; Gift Deeds; Will Deeds; Agreement; Power of Attorney; Different Kinds of
Notice.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. A.S. Ramchandran Rao: Modern Commercial Draftsman, Eastern Book Co., 1989.
2. Md. Abdul Karim Khan: Legal Drafting , Principle & Process, Isamoti Prokashani,
Dhaka.
3. Hargopal: Indian Draftsman, Guide to Legal Drafting. Universal Pub. Co., 2003.
4. Abbey and Richards: A Practical Approach to Conveyancing, First Indian Reprint,
Universal Law Publishing, Co., India, 2000.
5. De Souza: Conveyancing, Eastern Law House, 13th Edition,2004.
6. G.M. Kothari: Principles & Precedents of the Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman, &
Interpretation of Deeds & Documents, Law Book Co., 3rd Edition, 1995.
7. Abdul Halim: A Guide to Conveyancing and Legal Drafting, CCB Foundation, Dhaka,
2006.
8. Mogha: Law of Pieading, Eastern Law House, 16th Edition,2002.
9. Murali Monohar: The Art of Conveyancing and Pleading, Eastern Book Co., 2nd Edition,
2004.
10. N.S. Bindra: Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman and Interpretations of Deeds, Delhi Law
House, 7th Edition, 2002.
11. M. Mirza: Power of Attorney Act, 1882, Lahore Law Times, 2002.

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12. Muhammad Waqar-Ul-Hae: The Powers of Attorney Act (VII of 1882), Lahore Law
Times Publications, 2006.
13. Majumder: Law Relating to Notices, Eastern Law House, 2002.
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LAW- 423

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL RULES

Civil Rules and Orders (CRO)

Dairy and Cause List; Pleadings, Petitions and Affidavits; Presentation, Registration and
Examination of Plaints; Service of Processes; Production of Public Documents and Records;
Fixing of Dates and Adjournments; Discovery; Inspection; Framing of Issues; Attendance of
Witnesses; Hearing of the suit and Recording of Evidence; Commissions; Judgment, Decree,
Execution; Costs in Civil Suits; Process Fees; Classification of Records of Judicial
Proceedings; Arrangement and Preparation of Records during trial; Rules relating to
Registers and Annual Reports.

Criminal Rules

Practice in the Trial of Criminal Cases; Summary Trials; Security Cases; Trial of Riot Cases;
Cases under Special and Local Acts; Cases against Government Servants; Maintenance
Cases; Cases Relating to Offences affecting the Administration of Justice and Contempt of
Court; Witnesses--Criminal Courts; Bail and Recognizance; Police; Police Diaries and
Statements before the Police; Confessions and Statements of Accused Persons; Approvers;
Proceedings against Absconders and Record of Evidence in their Absence; Extradition and
Foreign Jurisdiction (Criminal Courts); Lunatics; Medico-Legal Work; Sentences; Execution
of Sentences; First Offenders; Youthful Offenders; Habitual Offenders; Sessions Cases;
Appeal and Revision—Criminal; Transfer of Criminal Cases; Judicial Lock-Ups; Jurors and
Assessors; Public Prosecutors; Judicial Powers—Criminal; Magisterial Powers; Special
Powers.

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Siddiqur Rahman Miah: Commentary on Civil Rule and Orders (C.R & O), Volume- I
& II, 2nd Edition, New Warsi Book Corporation, Dhaka, 2003.
2. Civil Rules and Ordrs.
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LAW-431

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES

Interpretation of Statutes: Definition of statutes, Forms and types of statutes, Difference

between statutes and other laws, Interpretation and construction, approach to interpretation -
Necessity of interpretation, maxims of interpretation-types of interpretation- historical,
grammatical, teleological, jurisprudential, purposive, sociological, rules of interpretation-
literal rules, golden rules and mischief rules, working papers- Comparison between
interpretation of statutes, interpretation of constitution and interpretation of international
treaties, some examples of interpretation of statutes from case laws.

The General Clauses Act, 1897: Object of the Act, General definitions, Application of
certain definitions to all Bangladesh laws, General rules of construction, Powers and
functionaries, Provisions as to orders, rules, etc., made under enactment, Miscellaneous
provisions.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. N S Bindra – General Clauses Act

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 2. Vidya Dhar Mahajan- General Clauses Act

3. P St. J Langan -Maxwell on Interpretation of Statutes

4. N S Bindra – Interpretation of Statutes

5. V D Mahajan- Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

6. Vepa P Sarathi- Interpretation of Statutes, 4th Edition 2003 Eastern Book Company

7. Francis Bennion, Statutory Interpretation, 2nd ed. (London: Butterworths, 1992)

8. The General Clauses Act, 1897

9. Sh. Shaukat Mahmood and Sh. Nadeem Shaukat - Principles of Interpretation of

Statutes with General Clauses Act 1897

10. S G G Edgar- Craises on Statute Law

LAW- 432

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH MONOGRAPH

Research Methodology
Legal Research and its Importance; Types of Research; Qualitative Research; Quantitative
Research; Steps in Legal Research; Selection of a Research Topic; Designing Research
Questions; Formulation of Hypothesis; Literature Review; outline of Research; conceptual
and theoretical Framework of Research; Legal Language and Legal Writing; Different
Approaches; Design and Structure of Research; Reference Style; Sources of Research;
Quotations; Use of Internet in Legal Research; Empirical Tools: Case Studies, Questionnaire,
Survey and Interviewing; Sampling and Analysis of Data; Criteria and Forms of Legal
Reasoning; Analysis of Case laws and Statutory laws.

RESEARCH MONOGRAPH

The students will have to conduct research monograph as the last area of study.

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Abdullah Al Faruque: Essential of Legal Research, Callal Prokashoni, Dhaka.

2. C. R. Kollani: Research Methodology.

3. H.N. Tewary: Legal Research Methodology.

4. Australian Guide to Legal Citation.

LAW- 433

TRIAL ADVOCACY AND VIVA-VOCE

TRIAL ADVOCACY

Thinking like a lawyer, Client interviewing, Marshalling of facts, Consultation, Case strategy
and planning, opening statement, Examination of witnesses, Cross examination, closing
arguments, plea bargaining etc.

The books, papers, case materials are to be supplied by the teacher.

VIVA-VOCE

The students will have to face a viva board as the last area of study about the overall honors
courses.

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