LL.B.

3 YEARS

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

(Based on Choice Based Credit System)

Effective from the Academic Year

2018 – 2019

SCHOOL OF LAW
DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL STUDIES
 VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES
(VISTAS)
CHENNAI - 600 117
REGULATIONS 2018
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
DEGREE OF LL.B

1. DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

1.1. The course duration shall be of three years consisting of six semesters.
1.2. Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters. The odd semesters shall consist
of the period from July to November of each year and the even semesters from January to
May of each year.
1.3 There shall be not less than 90 working days for each semester.

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

2.1. Candidates for admission to the first year of LL.B Course shall be required to have
passed undergraduate course (10+2+3) examination from any recognized board with a
minimum of 45% of marks in their qualifying examination.
2.2 The age on admission of the candidates shall be followed as per the BCI norms.

3. CREDIT REQUIRMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF DEGREE

3.1. A Candidate shall be eligible for the award of the Degree of LL.B only if he/she has
undergone the prescribed course of study in the University for a period of not less than three
academic years and passed the examinations of all the Six Semesters prescribed earning a
minimum of 152 credits as per the distribution given in for Part I, II, III & IV and also
fulfilled such other conditions as have been prescribed thereof.

4. COURSE OF STUDY, CREDITS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

4.1. The Course Components and Credit Distribution shall consist of Part I, II, III & IV:
Part I: Core Courses
S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Law of Contracts – I including Specific Relief Act I 4
2 Law of Torts including Consumer Protection Law and I 4
Motor Vehicles Act
3 Law of Crimes - I I 4
4 Constitutional Law - I I 4
5 Legal Language and Legal Writing I 4
6 Law of Contracts – II II 4
7 Constitutional Law - II II 4
8 Family Law - I II 4
9 Land Laws including tenure and Tenancy System II 4
10 Jurisprudence II 4
11 Labour Law - I III 4
12 Public International Law and Human Rights III 4
13 Family Law - II III 4
14 Interpretation of Statutes and Principles of Legislation III 4
15 Environmental Law III 4
16 Labour Law - II IV 4
17 Law of Evidence IV 4
18 Principles of Taxation Law IV 4
19 Property Law IV 4
 20 Women and Criminal Law IV 4
21 Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act V 4
22 Criminal Procedure Code V 4
23 Administrative Law V 4
24 Company Law V 4
25 Intellectual Property Law V 4

Part II: Elective Courses

Discipline Specific Elective:
S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Legal and Constitutional History of India I 3
2 Insurance Law I 3
3 Banking Law I 3
4 Human Rights Law and Practice II 3
5 International Trade and Economics II 3
6 General Agreements on Tariff and Trade II 3
7 Humanitarian and Refugee Law III 3
8 Investment Law III 3
9 Right to Information III 3
10 Information Technology Law IV 3
11 Law and Forensic Science IV 3
12 Development Administration IV 3
13 Media Law V 3
14 UNCITRAL Model Laws V 3
15 Health Law V 3
16 Penology and Victimology VI 3
17 Competition Law VI 3
18 Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence VI 3
Generic Elective:
S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Law on Education V 2
2 Law, Poverty and Development VI 2

Part III: Ability Enhancement Courses

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)
S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course - I II 2
2 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course – II III 2
3 Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course – III IV 2

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Skill Enhancement Course – I III 1
2 Skill Enhancement Course – II IV 1

Part IV: Clinical Courses

S.No Name of the Course Semester Credit
1 Legal Aid V 2
2 Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing VI 5
 3 Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers, Bar- VI 5
Bench Relations and Research Methodology
4 Arbitration, Conciliation and Alternative Dispute VI 5
Resolution System
5 Moot Court Exercise and Internship VI 5

The minimum number of credit to be obtained by each student in Part I, II, III and IV in LL.B
Course is 152 credits.
4.2 Credit Assignment: Each course is assigned certain number of credits based on the
following: Contact period per week CREDITS
1 Lecture Period - 1 Credit
1 Tutorial Period - 1 Credit
2 Practical Periods - 1 Credit
(Laboratory / Seminar / Project Work / etc.)
4.3 Extension Service: Legal literacy and legal awareness programmes shall be compulsory
components in extension service activities. Every student is expected to attend legal aid
camps or other programmes as prescribed by the University in regard to legal extension
service.
4.4 Internship: Every student shall undergo internship for 20 weeks during the entire five
year course period, in which the internship in any academic year cannot be for a continuous
period of more than four weeks. The students shall choose their area or field of internship
where Law is practiced either in action or in dispute or in management according to their year
of study as given below:
LL.B 1st Year Law Enforcing Authorities namely Police Station,
District Revenue Office, District Collectorate, etc.
LL.B 2nd Year Lawyer’s Chamber, Trial and Appellate Authorities,
Law Firms, Corporate Firms, Magistrate Courts,
City Civil Courts, District and Sessions Courts and
Tribunals.
LL.B 3rd Year Parliament or State Legislature and Higher Judiciary
like Supreme Court and High Courts.

5. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCEEDING TO SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER

5.1. Eligibility: Students shall be eligible to go to subsequent semester only if they earn
sufficient attendance as prescribed therefor by the Board of Management from time to time.
5.2. Attendance: All Students must earn 75% and above of attendance for appearing for the
University Examination. (Theory/Practical)
5.3. Condonation of shortage of attendance: If a Student fails to earn the minimum
attendance (75%), the HODs shall condone the shortage of attendance up to a maximum limit
of 10% (i.e. between 65% and above and less than 75%) after collecting the prescribed fee
towards the condonation of shortage of attendance. Such fees collected should be remitted to
the University.
5.4. Non-eligibility for condonation of shortage of attendance: Students who have secured
less than 65 % but more than 50 % of attendance are NOT ELIGIBLE for condonation of
shortage of attendance and such Students will not be permitted to appear for the regular
examination, but will be allowed to proceed to the next year/next semester of the program
5.5. Detained students for want of attendance: Students who have earned less than 50% of
attendance shall be permitted to proceed to the next semester and to complete the Program of
study. However, such Students shall have to repeat the semester, which they have missed by
rejoining after completion of final semester of the course, by paying the fee for the break of
study as prescribed by the University from time to time.
5.6. Condonation of shortage of attendance for married women students: In respect of
married women students undergoing UG programs, the minimum attendance for condonation
(Theory/Practical) shall be relaxed and prescribed as 55% instead of 65% if they conceive
during their academic career. Medical certificate from the Doctortogether with the attendance
details shall be forwarded to the university to consider the condonation of attendance
mentioning the category.
5.7. Zero Percent (0%) Attendance: The Students, who have earned 0% of attendance shall
have to repeat the program (by rejoining) without proceeding to succeeding semester and
they have to obtain prior permission from the University immediately to rejoin the program.
5.8. Transfer of Students and Credits: The strength of the credits system is that it permits
inter Institutional transfer of students. By providing mobility, it enables individual students to
develop their capabilities fully by permitting them to move from one Institution to another in
accordance with their aptitude and abilities.
5.8.1. Transfer of Students is permitted from one Institution to another Institution for the
same program with same nomenclature. Provided, there is a vacancy in the respective
program of Study in the Institution where the transfer is requested. Further the Student should
have passed all the courses in the Institution from where the transfer is requested.
5.8.2. The marks obtained in the courses will be converted and grades will be assigned as per
the University norms.
5.8.3. The transfer students are not eligible for classification.
5.8.4. The transfer students are not eligible for Ranking, Prizes and Medals.
5.8.5. Students who want to go to foreign Universities upto two semesters or Project Work
with the prior approval of the Departmental/College Committee are allowed to get transfer of
credits and marks which will be converted into Grades as per the University norms and are
eligible to get CGPA and Classification; they are not eligible for Ranking, Prizes and Medals.

6. EXAMINATION AND EVALUATION

6.1. Registration for all subjects: Students shall be permitted to proceed from the First
Semester up to Final Semester irrespective of their failure in any of the Semester
Examination. For this purpose, Students shall register for all the arrear subjects of earlier
semesters along with the current (subsequent) Semester Subjects.
6.2. Marks for Internal and End Semester Examinations: Continuous Internal Assessment
(CIA) shall consist of three written tests namely Continuous Assessment Test (CAT) I, II, III
and Model University Examination conducted on the dates as prescribed by the University,
Assignment or Seminar Presentation, Faculty’s Assessment of the Student, Class Discipline
and Attendance. The maximum mark allotted for the Continuous Internal Assessment is 40
Marks. Whereas, the maximum mark for the University End Semester Examination is 100
marks.
6.2.1 There shall be no passing minimum for Internal.
6.2.2 For external examination, passing minimum shall be 40% [Forty Percentage] of the
maximum marks prescribed for the paper for each Paper/Practical/Project and Viva-Voce.
6.2.3 In the aggregate [External/Internal] the passing minimum shall be of 40%.
6.2.4. He/She shall be declared to have passed the whole examination, if he/she passes in all
the papers and practical wherever prescribed as per the scheme of the examinations by
earning 152 CREDITS in Part I, II, III and IV.

7. MAXIMUM PERIOD FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMS TO QUALIFY

FOR A DEGREE
7.1.A Student who for whatever reasons is not able to complete the programs within the
normal period (N) or the Minimum duration prescribed for the programme, may be allowed
two years period beyond the normal period to clear the backlog to be qualified for the degree.
(Time Span = N + 2 years for the completion of programme)
8. REVISION OF REGULATIONS, CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the Regulations, Curriculum,
Syllabus and Scheme of examinations through the Academic Council with the approval of the
Board of Management.
 CURRICULUM
Total Number of
Credits: 152
FIRST YEAR
TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK
CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - I
Law of Contracts – I including
Core Specific Relief Act 3 1 0 4
Law of Torts including
Consumer Protection Law and
Core Motor Vehicles Act 3 1 0 4
Core Law of Crimes 3 1 0 4
Core Constitutional Law - I 3 1 0 4
Legal Language and Legal
Core Writing 3 1 0 4
Discipline Specific Elective -
DSE I 3 0 0 3
TOTAL 18 05 00 23

TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK

CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - II
Core Law of Contracts – II 3 1 0 4
Core Constitutional Law - II 3 1 0 4
Core Family Law - I 3 1 0 4
Land Laws including tenure
Core and Tenancy System 3 1 0 4
Core Jurisprudence 3 1 0 4
Discipline Specific Elective -
DSE II 3 0 0 3
Ability Enhancement
AECC Compulsory Course - I 2 0 0 2
TOTAL 20 05 00 25
 SECOND YEAR
TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK
CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - III
Core Labour Law - I 3 1 0 4
Public International Law and
Core Human Rights 3 1 0 4
Core Family Law – II 3 1 0 4
Interpretation of Statutes and
Core Principles of Legislation 3 1 0 4
Core Environmental Law 3 1 0 4
Discipline Specific Elective –
DSE III 3 0 0 3
Ability Enhancement
AECC Compulsory Course - II 2 0 0 2
SEC Skill Enhancement Course-I 1 0 0 1
TOTAL 21 05 00 26

TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK

CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - IV
Core Labour Law – II 3 1 0 4
Core Law of Evidence 3 1 0 4
Core Principles of Taxation Law 3 1 0 4
Property Law including
Core Easements 3 1 0 4
Core Women and Criminal Law 3 1 0 4
Discipline Specific Elective –
DSE IV 3 0 0 3
GE Generic Elective – I 2 0 0 2
Ability Enhancement
AECC Compulsory Course - III 2 0 0 2
SEC Skill Enhancement Course-II 1 0 0 1
TOTAL 23 05 00 28
 THIRD YEAR
TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK
CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - V
Civil Procedure Code and
Core Limitation Act 3 1 0 4
Criminal Procedure Code
including Juvenile Justice Act
and Probation of Offenders
Core Act 3 1 0 4
Core Administrative Law 3 1 0 4
Core Company Law 3 1` 0 4
Core Intellectual Property Law 3 1 0 4
Discipline Specific Elective –
DSE V 3 0 0 3
GE Generic Elective - II 2 0 0 2
Outreach Legal Aid 0 0 2 2
TOTAL 20 05 02 27

TITLE OF THE COURSE HOUR/WEEK

CATEGORY CODE Lecture Tutorial Practical CREDITS
SEMESTER - VI
Drafting, Pleading and
Clinical Conveyancing 3 0 2 5
Professional Ethics,
Accountancy for Lawyers,
Bar-Bench Relations and
Clinical Research Methodology 4 0 1 5
Arbitration, Conciliation and
Alternative Dispute
Clinical Resolution System 4 0 1 5
Moot Court Exercise, Court
Visit / Lawyers Chamber and
Clinical Internship 1 0 4 5
Discipline Specific Elective –
DSE VI 3 0 0 3
TOTAL 15 00 08 23
LIST OF DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSES

HOURS/WEEK
CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE
L T P C
Legal and Constitutional
3 0 0 3
History of India
Insurance Law 3 0 0 3
Banking Law 3 0 0 3

Human Rights Law and

3 0 0 3
Practice
International Trade and
3 0 0 3
Economics
General Agreements on Tariff
3 0 0 3
and Trade

Humanitarian and Refugee Law 3 0 0 3

Investment Law 3 0 0 3
Right to Information 3 0 0 3

Information Technology Law 3 0 0 3

Law and Forensic Science 3 0 0 3
Development Administration 3 0 0 3

Media Law 3 0 0 3
UNCITRAL Model Laws 3 0 0 3
Health Law 3 0 0 3

Penology and Victimology 3 0 0 3

Competition Law 3 0 0 3
Gender Justice and Feminist
3 0 0 3
Jurisprudence
LIST OF GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED TO SCHOOL OF
LAW

CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE HOURS/WEEK

L T P C
Law on Education 2 0 0 2
Law, Poverty and Development 2 0 0 2

LIST OF ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED TO OTHER

DEPARTMENTS

CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE HOURS/WEEK

L T P C
Hotel Laws 3 0 0 3
Legal Philosophy and Theory of 3 0 0 3
Justice
Indian Federalism 3 0 0 3
Human Rights Law and Practice 3 0 0 3
Right to Information 3 0 0 3
Law on Education 3 0 0 3
Law of Elections 3 0 0 3
White Collar Crime 3 0 0 3
LIST OF AECC AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT ELECTIVE COURSES

CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE HOURS/WEEK

L T P C
Environmental Studies 2 0 0 2
Tamil – I 2 0 0 2
French – I 2 0 0 2
Tamil – II 2 0 0 2
French – II 2 0 0 2
Effective Communication Skills 1 0 0 1
N.S.S 1 0 0 1
SEMESTER - I
 LAW OF CONTRACTS- I INCLUDING SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT

Course Objective: The course law of contracts seeks to regulate the behaviour between
persons making contracts. The Indian Contract Act occupies the most important place in the
Commercial Law. Without contract Act, it would have been difficult to carry on trade or any
other business activity and in employment law. It is not only the business community which
is concerned with the Contract Act, but it affects everybody. Thus, the objective of the
Contract Act is to ensure that the rights and obligations arising out of a contract are honoured
and that legal remedies are made available to those who are affected.

UNIT – I HISTORY, NATURE, DEFINITIONS, PROPOSAL, ACCEPTANCE

AND CONSIDERATION 12
Moral Basis for Contractual Obligations – Subjective and Objective Theories-Sanctity
of Contracts- Agreement and Contract – Definitions- Elements and Different Kinds -
Proposal and Acceptance – Their Various Forms-Essential Elements-Communication and
Revocation – Proposal and Invitations for Proposal – Floating Offers – Tenders -
Consideration (Quid Pro Quo) and NudumPactum – Its Need-Meaning-Kinds - Essential
Elements – Privity of Contract – Its Exception - Adequacy of Consideration – Present- Past
and Future – Unlawful Consideration and Its Effects.

UNIT – II CAPACITY TO CONTRACT AND FREE CONSENT 15

Meaning - Incapacity Arising out of Status and Mental Defect - Minor's Agreements -
Restitution - Fraud by a Minor - Ratification and Estoppel - Other Illustrations of Incapacity -
Consent and Free Consent - Meaning and Definition – Factors Vitiating Free Consent
Coercion - Undue Influence – Misrepresentation – Fraud – Mistake.

UNIT – III LEGALITY OF OBJECTS, QUASI CONTRACTS, E – CONTRACTS

AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 15
Legality of Objects - Void Agreements - Lawful and Unlawful Considerations-
Objects - Void, Voidable-Illegal and Unlawful Agreements-Their Effects - Meaning and
Nature of Quasi Contracts or Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contract -
Electronic Contracts – Their Formation, Authentication and Other Developments.
Government Contracts – Constitutional Provisions and Procedural Requirement- Kinds of
Govt. Contracts and Performance of Such Contracts- Settlement of Disputes and Remedies.
UNIT – IV DISCHARGE OF A CONTRACT AND ITS VARIOUS MODES 15
By Performance - Conditions of Valid Tender of Performance - How? ByWhom? Where?
By Breach - Anticipatory Breach and Present Breach- Impossibility of Performance - Specific
Grounds of Frustration - Application to Leases - Theories of Frustration - Effect of Frustration -
Frustration and Restitution- By Period of Limitation - By Agreement - Rescission and Alteration -
Their Effect - Remission and Waiver of Performance-Extension of Time - Accord and Satisfaction.

UNIT – V REMEDIES IN CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS AND SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT

1963 15
Remedies Under Contract Act – Damages - Kinds - Remoteness of Damages-Ascertainment
of Damages- Injunction - When Granted and When Refuse – Why? Refund and Restitution -
Remedies Under Specific Relief Act – History- Nature-Meaning and Definitions-Recovering
Possession of Property- Specific Performance of Contracts – When and Why? Rectification of
Instruments- Rescission of Contracts- Cancellation of Instruments-Declaratory Decrees- Preventive
Relief.
TOTAL: 75 H

TEXT BOOKS
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1. Jack Beatson et.al, Ansons Law of Contract, Oxford University Press, 29 ed., 2010.
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2. Avatar Singh, Law of Contract and Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 10
ed., 2008.

REFERENCE BOOKS
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1. G.C.V. Subba Rao, Law of Contracts–I & II, S. Gogia& Co., Hyderabad, 11 ed., 2014.
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2. RK Bangia, Law of Contract–I with Specific Relief Act, Jain Book Agency, 6 ed., 2014.
3. Dr.S.R.Myneni, Contract (Part-1) - General Principles, Asia Law House Hyderabad, 2010-
11 Ed.
 LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW AND MOTOR
VEHICLES ACT
Course Objective: This course is to make students understand the various principles of tort law
bythe way of analysing the historical evolution of the tort law. The nature of tort and the
importance of law of torts also discussed elaborately. The course also helps the students to
understand the conditions of liability with established cases along with the Consumer Protection
Act, 1986.

UNIT – I EVOLUTION, DEFINITION, NATURE, SCOPE AND OBJECTS OF LAW OF

TORTS 15
Its Development by Courts in England- Forms of Action- Emergence of Specific Remedies-
Reception of Law of Torts in India- Principles of Equity- Justice and Good Conscience-Uncodified
Character- Advantages and Disadvantages- Wrongful act-Legal Damage-Damnum Sine Injuria and
Injuria Sine Damno- Tort Distinguished from Crime-Breach of Contract etc.- The Concept of
Unliquidated Damages- Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity and Its Relevance in India & Principles of
Liability in Torts - Fault- Wrongful Intent – Negligence- Liability Without Fault-Violation of
Ethical Codes - Extinguishment of Liability in Certain Situations - Death – ActioPersonalisMoritur
Cum Persona – Exceptions.

UNIT – II JUSTIFICATION IN TORTS 15

Volenti Non Fit Injuria- Free Consent- Informed Consent- Mere Knowledge and
Knowledge Coupled with Assumption of Risk- Necessity- Private and Public-Plaintiff’s Default-
Act of God and Inevitable Accident- Private Defence - Statutory Authorization- Judicial and Quasi-
Judicial act- Parental and Quasi-Parental Authority.

UNIT – III NEGLIGENCE &VICARIOUS LIABILITY, ABSOLUTE AND STRICT

LIABILITY 15
Basic Concepts - Theories of Negligence - Standards of Care - Duty to take care-
Carelessness in Advertence - Doctrine of Contributory Negligence - Res IpsaLoquitor and Its
Importance – Vicarious & Strict Liability – Meaning–Special Relationship- Master and Servant-
Control Test – Borrowed Servant- Independent Contractor- Principal and Agent- Corporation and
Principal Officer – The Rule in Ryland Vs. Fletcher- The Bhopal Disaster, Oleum Gas Escape –
M.C.Mehta Case.
UNIT – IV TORTS AGAINST PERSONS & PROPERTY 15
Assault- Battery- Mayhem- False Imprisonment – Defamation-Libel – Slander -
Malicious Prosecution -Nervous Shock-Defences- Trespass to Land- Trespass ab initio-
Dispossession - Movable Property- Trespass to Goods-Detinue and Conversion- Torts
Against Business Interest - Injurious Falsehood- Misstatements - Passing Off – Defences –
Nuisance- Definition- Essentials-Types- Acts which Constitute Nuisance- Obstructions of
Highways-Pollution of Air-Water-Noise-Interference with Light and Air - Legal Remedies-
Award of Damages - Simple- Special- Punitive-Remoteness of Damages - Foreseablity and
Directness Tests- Injunction- Specific Restitution of Property- Extra-Legal Remedies-Self
Help- Re-entry in Land- Recapture of Goods- Distress-Damage Feasant-Abetment to
Nuisance- Judicial Process in Tort-Dilatoriness - Complicated Rules of Procedures and
Evidence- Experts in Trial Process-Reports of Testing Labs- Court Fees-Problems of Access.

UNIT – V CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW & MOTOR VEHICLES ACT 15

Consumer Protection Act, 1986: Salient Features of the Act- Duty to Take Care and
Liability for Negligence- Manufacturers and Traders and Providers of Services Such as
Lawyers-Doctors and Other Professional- Caveat Emptor and Caveat Vendator- Deceit and
False Advertisement- Forums for Adjudication.

Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: Compensation Provisions of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988-
Compulsory Insurance- Insurers’ Liability- Third Party Risks and Liability- Driver Driving
Without License- Liability in Respect of Damage to Property.

TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
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1. W.V.H. Rogers, Winfield and Jolowicz, Tort, Sweet & Maxwell, 18 edn, 2010.
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2. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 26 edn, 2013.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B.M. Gandhi, Law of Torts with Law of Statutory Compensation and Consumer
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Protection, Eastern Book Company, 4 edn, 2011.
2. R.K. Bangia, Law of Torts including Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act and
Consumer Protection Laws, Allahabad Law Agency, 2013.
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3. Ramaswamy Iyer, The Law of Torts, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 10 edn, 2007.
 LAW OF CRIMES
Course Objective: This course is designed to understand the meaning of crime, methods of
controlling them and the essential principles of criminal liability by a study of a range of
offences under the Indian Penal Code.

UNIT – I CONSTITUENTS OF CRIME AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF

CRIMINAL LIABILITY 15
Elements of Crime - Actus Reus - Mens Rea - Concurrence between Actus Reus
&Mens Rea- Causation- Principle of Legality - Corporate Liability - Vicarious Liability
Specially Referring to Sec. 34, 114, 149 of IPC- Strict Liability- Jurisdiction of IPC (Sec-2-
5).

UNIT – II GENERAL EXCEPTIONS 15

Judicial Acts (Sec.77, 78)-Mistake of Fact (Sec. 76-79)-Defence of Accident
(Sec.80)-Defence of Necessity (Sec.81)-Defence of Minority (Sec. 82,83)-Defence of
Insanity (Sec.84)-Defence of Intoxication (Sec. 85,86)-Consent (Sec. 87-92)– Right of
Private Defence (Sec. 95 to 106)- Abetment (Sec. 107- 120)- Criminal Conspiracy (Sec.
120A and 120B).

UNIT – III OFFENCES AGAINST HUMAN BODY 15

Offences Affecting Life- Culpable Homicide- Murder- Causing Death by Negligence-
Dowry Death- Abetment and Attempt to Suicide- Hurt- Grievous Hurt- Acid Attack-Criminal
Force and Assault- Wrongful Restraint- Wrongful Confinement- Kidnapping and Abduction-
Sexual Offences: Rape- Development of Rape Laws in India- 2013 Amendment-Unnatural
Offences.
Offences Relating to Marriage: Bigamy- Adultery- Cruelty by Husband and Relatives
of Husband.

UNIT – IV OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY 15

Theft- Extortion- Robbery- Dacoity – Criminal Misappropriation of Property –
Criminal Breach of Trust- Cheating- Mischief- Criminal Trespass.

UNIT – V OFFENCES AGAINST STATE 15

Waging War Against the State – Assaulting High Officer- Sedition- Suffering Escape
or Harbouring a State Prisoner or Prisoner of War.
TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
1. G. Williams, Text Book of Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi,
2012.
2. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2012.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi,
2012.

2. J.W. Cecil Turner, Russel on Crime, Vols. I & 2, Universal Law Publishing Co., New
Delhi, 2012.

3. K.I. Vibhuti, PSA Pillai’s Criminal Law, Lexis Nexis, ButterworthsWadhwa, Nagpur,
2012.

4. Kenny, Outlines of Criminal Law

5. Nelson, Indian Penal Code

6. Nigam, Law of Crimes

7. S.N. Misra, Indian Penal Code

 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – I

Course Objective: The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with basic postulates
of the Constitution like the constitutional supremacy, rule of law and concept of liberty. The
course has laid down emphasis on the salient features of Indian Constitution, Fundamental
Rights and Freedoms enshrined under the Constitution of India. Further, it discusses
Directive Principles of State Policy and also Fundamental Duties.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Meaning and Significance- Evolution of Modern Constitutions- Classification of
Constitution- Indian Constitution- Historical Perspective- Government of India Act, 1919-
Government of India Act, 1935- Drafting of Indian Constitution- Role of Drafting Committee
of the Constituent Assembly.

UNIT – II FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND FUNDAMENTAL

RIGHTS 15
Nature and Salient Features of Indian Constitution - Preamble to Indian Constitution -
Union and its Territories-Citizenship - Definition of State- General Principles Relating to
Fundamental Rights(Art.13).

UNIT – III RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS 15

Right to Equality(Art. 14-18) - Freedoms and Restrictions Under Art.19 - Protection
Against Ex-post Facto Law - Guarantee Against Double Jeopardy - Privilege Against Self-
incrimination - Right to Life and Personal Liberty - Right to Education – Protection Against
Arrest and Preventive Detention.

UNIT – IV RELIGIOUS RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES 15

Rights Against Exploitation - Right to Freedom of Religion - Cultural and
Educational Rights - Right to Constitutional Remedies - Limitations on Fundamental
Rights(Art. 31-A,B and C).
UNIT – V DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY AND
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES 15
Directive Principles of State Policy – Significance – Nature – Classification -
Application and Judicial Interpretation - Relationship Between Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties – Significance - Judicial Interpretation.

TOTAL:75H

TEXT BOOKS
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1. Shukla, V.N., Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency, Lucknow, 10 Edition,
2014.
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2. Jain, M.P., Indian Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 6 Edition, 2013.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Seervai, H.N., Constitutional Law of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., Reprint,
New Delhi, 2013.
2. Bakshi, P.M., The Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi,
th
10 Edition, 2014.
3. Basu, D.D., Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis Publication,
nd
Nagpur, 22 Edition, 2015.
 LEGAL LANGUAGE AND LEGAL WRITING

Course Objective: This course intended to the law students for their practical application of
legal language. It helps the aspirant law students in utilizing various sources in law. The
course further helps to strengthen the legal knowledge and its practical applicability.

UNIT - I NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF LEGAL LANGUAGE 15

Introduction – importance and relevance of Legal language to practice law- current
development with technology and law.

UNIT – II LEGAL TERMINOLOGY WRITING OF CASE COMMENT15

Understanding physical structure of a case reported in Legal journals such as A.I.R.,
S.C.C., Scale, J.T. etc.- General introduction of doctrine of precedent - Precedent as source of
Law (Ratio Decidendi and Obiter dictum)- Circumstances which destroy or weaken the
binding force of precedent - Circumstances which increases the authority of a precedent -
Method of writing a case comment

UNIT – III SYSTEM FOR CITING DOCUMENTS IN WRITTEN WORK15

Various systems of citation - (Numeric System, Harvard System, Harvard Law
Review Association System and Indian Practice) - First Footnote References (Books,
Journal, Electronic sources etc.) - Subsequent Footnote References and other Terms used in
the Footnotes-eg; Ibidem/Idem, Supra, Infra, Et.seq., Op.cit., Loc. cit., Cf., - Preparation of
Bibliography - Abbreviations (i) Common abbreviations used in footnotes and general legal
writings - (ii) Abbreviation used for Indian and foreign legal periodicals

UNIT – IV STANDARD MARKINGS IN PROOFREADING 12

Use and importance of Standard Markings – Marginal Marks and their explanations -
Essay Writing on Topics of Legal Interest in English - Letter Writing in English

UNIT – V LEGAL MAXIMS 15

a) Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
b) Actio Personalis moritur cum persona
c) Ignorentia Facti excusat ignorentia juris non excusat
d) Audi Alteram Partem
 e) Ubi Jus Ibi remedium
f) Falus in uno Falus in omnibus
g) Ex turpicausa non oritur actio
h) Fiat Justicia ruat caelum
i) Causa Proxima, Non Remota Spectatur
j) De minimis lex non curat
k) Delagata potestas non potest delaegari
l) Ex nudo pacto non oritur
m) Generalia specialibus non derogant
n) In pari delicto potior est condition possidentis
o) Nemo debet esse judex in propria causa

TOTAL: 72 Hours

TEXT BOOKS
1. Gandhi,B.M, Legal Language, Legal Writing and General English,Eastern Book
Company, 2nd Edition, 2009.
2. Tandon,M.P,Legal Language Legal Writing,Allahabad Law Agency, 2nd Edition,
2012

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Bhatia, K.L, Textbook on Legal Language and Legal Writing, Universal
Publication,3rd Edition, 2013.
2. Mishra, S.K, Legal Language, Legal Writing & General English, Allahabad Law
Agency,4th Edition, 2015
3. Tripathi, S.C, Legal Language, Legal Writing and General English, Central Law
Publications,6th edition , 2014.
 LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF INDIA

Course Objective: This course traces the historical background of the legal institutions and
the Constitution of India. It aims to help students to understand the history of intellectual
developments in law-making and transformation of legal system in India by the British, and
to assess the contribution of the British rule on Indian Legal System and the relevance of
various legislations pertaining to the emergence of the Constitution.
UNIT – I EARLY ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE 10
English Settlement in India – Early Administration of Justice in Madras, Bombay and
Calcutta – Charter of 1683 and Admiralty Courts – Charter of 1686 and Mayors Court –
Charter of 1726 – Adalat System.
UNIT – II JUDICIAL REFORMS IN INDIA 12
Warren Hastings Plan of 1772 – Judicial Reforms of Cornwallis – Reforms of
William Bentinck – A Survey of Judicial Reforms between 1835 and 1858.
UNIT – III HISTORY OF COURTS 10
Supreme Court at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras – Indian High Courts Act, 1861 and
Establishment of High Courts in India – The Privy Council – The Federal Court of India –
The Supreme Court of India.
UNIT – IV CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY OF INDIA 12
The Regulating Act, 1773 – Government of India Act, 1858 – Indian Councils Act,
1861 – Indian Councils Act, 1909 – The Government of India Act, 1919 – The Government
of India Act, 1935 – Constitutional Developments between 1937 to 1947 – Indian
Independence Act, 1947 – Constituent Assembly – Sources of the Constitution – India’s
original contribution to the Constitution.
UNIT – V LEGAL PROFESSION IN INDIA 10
Position of Legal Profession in India till 1926 – The Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926 –
The Advocates Act, 1961 – Standard of Legal Education in India.
TOTAL: 54 Hours
TEXT BOOKS:
1. V.D. Kulshreshtha, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Eastern
Book Company, Lucknow, 2012.
2. M.P. Jain, Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Lexis Nexis
Wadhwa& Co., Nagpur, 1984.
3. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur.
 4. M.V. Pylee, Constitutional History of India (1600 – 2010), S. Chand Publishers, New
Delhi, 2011.
5. H.V. Sreenivasa Murthy, V.S. Elizabeth, History of India (Part – II), Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow, 1993.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mithi Mukherjee, India in the Shadow of Empire: A Legal and Political History (1774
– 1950), Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Granville Austin, Indian Constitution: The Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford, 1966.
3. Abhinav Chandrachud, An Independent, Colonial Judiciary, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 2015.
4. J. K. Mittal, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
5. Sekar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition and After, Orient Black Swan, New
Delhi, 2014.
6. Siddharth Arora, Our Constitution: The Period of 1600 to 1935.
7. Zoya Hasan, E. Sridharan, R. Sudharshan, India’s Living Constitution: Ideas,
Practices and Controversies, Anthem Press, New Delhi, 2005.
8. Granville Austin, Working in a Democratic Constitution: A History of the Indian
Experience, Oxford Publishers, New Delhi, 2003.
 INSURANCE LAW
Course Objective: Business and commerce are so much dependent on risk distribution today
that insurance is adopted as an inevitable component of economic development. Starting with
a study of life insurance and its administration, this course exposes the student to the
expanding horizons of general insurance including fire and marine insurance. The study is
comparative in as much as the development of the subject in advanced countries is looked
into with the help of decisional law and commercial practice.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Nature – Definition – History of Insurance – History and Development of Insurance
in India – Insurance Act, 1938 – (Main Sections) Insurance Regulatory Authority Act, 1999 -
Its Role and Functions.

UNIT – II CONTRACT OF INSURANCE 10

Classification of Contract of Insurance – Nature of Various Insurance Contracts –
Parties Thereto – Principles of Good Faith – Non Disclosure – Misrepresentation in Insurance
Contract – Insurable Interest – Premium : Definition- Methods of Payment- Days of Grace-
Forfeiture- Return of Premium- Mortality of the Risk – Meaning and Scope of Risk- Causa
Proxima- Assignment of the Subject Matter.

UNIT – III LIFE INSURANCE 12

Nature and Scope of Life Insurance – Kinds of Life Insurance -The Policy and Formation
of a Life Insurance Contract – Event Insured Against Life Insurance Contract – Circumstances
Affecting the Risk – Amount Recoverable Under the Life Policy – Persons Entitled to Payment –
Settlement of Claim and Payment of Money – Life Insurance Act, 1956

– Insurance Against Third Party Rights – General Insurance Act, 1972 – The Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988 – (Sec. 140 – 176 )-Nature and Scope – Absolute or No Fault Liabilities- Third
Party or Compulsory Insurance of Motor Vehicles – Claims from Tribunal – Public Liability
Insurance – Legal Aspects of Motor Insurance – Claims – Own Damages Claims – Third
Party Liability Claims.
UNIT – IV FIRE INSURANCE 10
Nature and Scope of Fire Insurance – Basic Principles – Conditions and Warranties –
Rights and Duties of Parties – Claims – Some Legal Aspects - Introduction to Agriculture
Insurance – History of Crop Insurance in India – Crop Insurance Underwriting- Claims-
Problems Associated with Crop Insurance – Cattle Insurance in India.

UNIT – V MARINE INSURANCE 12

Nature and Scope – Classification of Marine Policies – Insurable Interest – Insurable
Values – Marine Insurance and Policy – Conditions and Express Warranties – Voyage
Deviation – Perils of Sea – Loss – Kinds of Loss – The Marine Insurance Act, 1963 (
Sections 1 to 91 ).

TOTAL: 54H

TEXT BOOKS
nd
1. Avtar Singh, Law of Insurance, Eastern Book Company 2 Edn, 2010.
th
2. M.N. Mishra, Law of Insurance, Central Law Agency, 9 Edn, 2012 .

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sudhir Kumar Jain & Sanjay Gupta, Practical Aspects of Fire Insurance , Jain Book
st
Agency, 1 edn, 2015.
rd
2. M.L. Tannan, Banking Law and Practice in India, Lexis Nexis, 23 edn, 2010.
th
3. B.C. Mitra, The Law Relating to Marine Insurance, Jain Book Agency, 5 edn, 2012.
 BANKING LAW
Course Objective: Banking Institutions have become important players in the present day
economy. They play pivotal role in the growth of trade, commerce and industry. The course
is designed to primarily acquaint the students with operational parameters of banking law,
and to teach the general principles of banking law and to develop appreciative faculties of the
students in statutory as will as well as case – law in this area.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Evolution of Banking Institution in India- Banking Definition- Banking Company in
India- Banking Legislation in India- Common Law and Statutory System- Classification of
Banks – Essential Functions and Special Functions Agency Services – E Banking and Recent
Trends in Banking.

UNIT – II BANKER AND CUSTOMERS 12

Customer- Banker– Definition and Nature – Legal Character of Banker - Customer
Relationship- Special Types of Customers: Lunatics, Minors, Agents, Administrators and
Executors, Partnership Firms and Companies- Duties and Liabilities of Banks and Customers.

UNIT – III LAWS RELATING TO NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS 12

Cheque – Meaning and Characteristics- Duties and Liabilities of Banks Payment of
Cheques by Bank- Liabilities of the Banker in Case of Dishonour- Protection of Paying
Banker - Forged Cheques- Alteration of Cheque- Collection of Cheques and Drafts-
Protection of Collecting Banker- Crossing of Cheques- Bill of Exchange- Promissory Note –
Meaning and Characteristics and Types of Hundi- Notary Public Noting Protest- Acceptance
for Honour- Payment for Honour- Holder and Holder in Due Course – Definition and
Distinction Between a Holder and Holder in Due Course- Endorsement and its Kinds-
Acceptance- Presentment and Payment- Dishonour and Discharge of Negotiable Instrument.

UNIT – IV CENTRAL BANKING THEORY AND RBI 12

Characteristics and Function of Central Banks – RBI as the Central Bank of India –
Objectives and Organizational Structure – Functions- Regulations of the Monetary System –
Monopoly of Note Issue- Credit Control- Determination of Bank Rate Policy- Open Market
Operations- Banker’s Bank- Banker of Government- Control Over Non – Banking Financial
Institutions- Economic and Statistical Research- Staff Training – Control and Supervisions of
Other Banks.
UNIT – V MISCELLANEOUS 10
Merchant Banking in India – SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992 – Recovery
of Debts Due to Bank and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 – Enforcement Authorities – DRT
and DRAT.

TOTAL: 54 H

TEXT BOOKS
1. ICSI, Banking and Insurance Law and Practice, Institute of Company Secretaries of
India, Taxmann Publishers, 2010.
2. K.C. Shekhar, & Lekshmi Shekhar, Banking Theory and Practice, Vikas Publishing
House, 19th Ed., 2005.

REFERENCE BOOKS
rd
1. M.L. Tannan, Banking Law and Practice in India, Lexis Nexis, 23 Ed., 2010.
2. J N Jain & R K Jain, Modern Banking and Insurance – Principles and Techniques,
Regal Publications, 2008.
3. Jyotsana Sethi & Nishwar Bhatia, Elements of Banking and Insurance, PHI
Publishers, 2nd Ed., 2013.
SEMESTER – II
 LAW OF CONTRACTS - II
Course Objective: In the society wherein all major ventures are getting corporatized, a law
student should acquaint himself with the knowledge of special contracts apart from equipping
himself with general principles of contract. This law is contained in several legislations apart
from the Indian Contract Act. This course equips the students to better appreciate the legal
services required in a corporate office so that he can enhance his relevance as a lawyer in
society.

UNIT – I INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE 15

Need for Indemnity to Facilitate Commercial Transactions – Definition – Nature and
Extent of Liability of the Indemnifier and Commencement of Liability – Various Types of
Indemnity Creations.
Definition & Essentials for a Valid Guarantee Contract – Minor and Guarantee
Contract – Creditor or Surety – Continuing Guarantee – Nature of Surety's Liability –
Duration and Termination of Such Liability – Rights of Surety - Position of Surety in the Eye
of Law – Co Surety and Manner of Sharing Liabilities and Rights – Extent of Surety's
Liability – Discharge of Surety's Liability.

UNIT – II BAILMENT 15
Identification and Manner of Creation of Bailment – Commercial Utility of Bailment
Contracts – Definition of Bailment – Kinds of Bailees – Right and Duties of Bailor and
Bailee - Finder of Lost Goods as a Bailee.

UNIT – III PLEDGE 15

Pledge: Meaning-Comparison with Bailment – Definition – Rights of the Pawner and
Pawnee – Pawnee's Right of Sale as Compared to that of an Ordinary Bailee – Pledge by
Certain Specified Persons Mentioned in the Indian Contract Act.

UNIT – IV AGENCY 15
Kinds of Agents and Agencies - Distinction Between Agent and Servant – Essentials
of an Agency Transaction – Various Methods of Creation of Agency - Delegation – Duties
and Rights of Agent – Scope and Extent of Agent's Authority – Liability of the Agent
towards the Principal and Vice Versa - Termination of Agency Contract - Liability of the
Principal and Agent Before and After such Termination.
UNIT – V SALE OF GOODS ACT, 1930 AND PARTNERSHIP ACT, 1932 15
Concept of Sale as a Contract – Essentials of Contract of Sale – Implied Terms in
Contract of Sale - The Rule of Caveat Emptor and the Exceptions thereto – Effect and
Meaning of Implied Warranties in a Sale – Transfer of Title and Passing of Risk – Delivery
of Goods: Various Rules Regarding Delivery of Goods – Unpaid Seller and his Rights –
Remedies for Breach of Contract.
Nature of Partnership- Definition and Essential Elements – Distinct Advantages and
Disadvantages vis-a-vis Partnership and Private Limited Company – Mutual Relationship
Between Partners – Authority of Partners – Admission of Partners – Outgoing of Partners -
Registration and Dissolution.
TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Jack Beatson et.al, Ansons Law of Contract, Oxford University Press, 29 ed., 2010.
2. Avatar Singh, Law of Contract and Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company,
th
Lucknow, 10 ed., 2008.

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. G.C.V. Subba Rao, Law of Contracts – I & II, S. Gogia & Co., Hyderabad, 11 ed.,
2014.
2. RK Bangia, Contract (Part-2) - Law of Contract-II with Indian Partnership Act and
Sale of Goods Act, Jain Book Agency, Reprint 2015.
3. Pollock and Mulla, The Indian Partnership Act, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa
Nagpur, 2007, Reprint 2011.
 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – II
Course Objective: The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with basic postulates
of the Constitution like the constitutional supremacy, rule of law and concept of liberty. The
course has laid down emphasis on centre- state relations, powers and functions of President
and Governor, Supreme Court and High Courts and also the emergency provisions enshrined
under Indian Constitution.

UNIT – I INDIAN FEDERALISM 15

Federalism- Co-operative Federalism- Nature of Indian Federalism from British Raj to
Swaraj- Indian Federalism vis-a-vis American Federalism.

UNIT – II THE UNION EXECUTIVE & CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS 15

The Union Executive – The President- Powers, Functions and Procedure for Impeachment –
Prime Minister – PMO -Council of Ministers and Formation of the Government. The Office
of Governor- Powers and Functions of Governor- Removal of Governors. Legislative
Relations-Administration & Financial Distribution of Powers- Doctrine of Territorial Nexus-
Pre-dominance of the Union Power- Power of Parliament to Legislate on Matters in the State
List in the National Interest.

UNIT – III JUDICIARY 15

Position of the Supreme Court in the Constitution System – Establishment and Constitution
of Supreme Court – Qualification, Appointment and Removal of Judges – Original, Appellate
and Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court – High Court: Judges Appointment –
Qualification – Conditions of Services – Removal and Transfer – Subordinate Courts –
Control over Subordinate– Right to Constitutional Remedies under the Constitution- Writ
Jurisdiction – Concept of Judicial Review – Independence of Judiciary and Judicial Activism.

UNIT – IV EMERGENCY PROVISIONS 15

Emergency – Need for such a Provision – Types of Emergencies – Experience in Other
Democracies – Proclamation of Emergency Conditions – Effect of Emergency on Centre-
State Relations – Emergency and Suspension of Fundamental Rights- Methods of
Constitutional Amendments- Limitation on Constitutional Amendments.
UNIT – V LIABILITY OF THE STATE 15
Tortious liability –sovereign and non-sovereign functions-vicarious liability of the State in
sovereign functions -Need for separation- - contractual liability of the State.
TOTAL: 75 Hours

TEXT BOOKS
1. Shukla, V.N., Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency, Lucknow, 10th Edition, 2014.
2. Jain, M.P., Indian Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 6th Edition, 2013.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Seervai, H.N., Constitutional Law of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., Reprint, New
Delhi, 2013.
2. Bakshi, P.M., The Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 10th
Edition, 2014.
3. Basu, D.D., Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis Publication, Nagpur,
22nd Edition, 2015.
4. K.C. Wheare, Modern Constitution.
5. Granville Austin, Indian Constitution: The Cornerstone of a Nation.
 FAMILY LAW – I
Course Objective: The knowledge of Family Law is important for lawyers. This course is
designed to endow the students with knowledge of both the codified and uncodified portions
of personal laws. The course concerns itself with the sources, schools, institutions,
maintenance, menace of dowry, etc.

UNIT – I APPLICATION OF HINDU LAW 15

Sources of Hindu Law: Modern & Ancient - Schools of Hindu Law :Mitakshara and
Dayabhaga-Difference Between the two Schools.

UNIT – II MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE UNDER THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT,

1955 15
Hindu Marriage Act- Conditions of Hindu Marriage- Doctrine of Factum Valet-
Matrimonial Remedies Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Restitution of Conjugal Rights
- Judicial Separation - Nullity of Marriage - Void Marriage & Voidable Marriage - Grounds
of Divorce - Legitimacy of Children - Bars to Matrimonial Relief - Ancillary Relief Under
the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Alimony Pendentelite - Permanent Alimony and
Maintenance - Custody of Children-TN Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.

UNIT – III ADOPTION And Maintenance UNDER THE HINDU ADOPTION AND
MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956 15
Who may take in Adoption - Who may give in Adoption - Who may be taken in
Adoption - Other Conditions and Ceremonies of Adoption - Effect of Adoption -
Relationship of Adopted Child.
Maintenance of Wife - Maintenance of Widowed Daughter-in-law - Maintenance of
Children and Aged Parents - Amount of Maintenance - Maintenance of Dependants.

UNIT – IV MOHAMMEDAN LAW 15

Muslim Marriage- Contract or Sacrament- Essentials of a Valid Marriage-Muta
Marriage- Dower: Concept and Legal Significance- Divorce: Types- Dissolution of Muslim
Marriage Act, 1937- Maintenance Under Mohammedan Law- Sec. 125 Cr.P.C- Muslim
Marriage (Protection of Rights) Act, 1986.
UNIT V CHRISTIAN LAW OF MARRIAGE, GUARDIANS AND WARDS ACT,
GUARDIANSHIP UNDER THE MINORITY AND GUARDIANSHIP ACT, 1956 15
Christian law of marriage – Essential Conditions – Divorce – Grounds – Natural
Guardian – Powers of Natural Guardian - Testamentary Guardian – Powers of Testamentary
Guardian - Guardianship of Minor’s Property - Custody of Minor - Consideration for
Appointment of Guardian.

TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
1. Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla (Revised by: Satyajeet A. Desai),Mulla Hindu Law, Lexis
st
Nexis, 21 Edition, 2013.
2. Kusum, Marriage and Divorce Law Manual, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
th
New Delhi, 10 Edition, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. Gandhi, B.M., Family Law, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 8 Edition, 2012.
th
2. Paras Diwan, Family Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 10 Edition, 2001.
3. Poonam Pradhan Saxena, Family Law- II Lectures, Lexis Nexis, 3rd Edition, 2011.
 LAND LAWS INCLUDING TENURE AND TENANCY SYSTEM

Course Objective: The objective of the course is to make the student understand the law for
theacquisition of land required for public purposes, laws relating to land and land revenue in
Tamil Nadu.

UNIT – I LAND LAW REFORMS: PRE - CONSTITUTION 15

Ownership of Land - Doctrine of Eminent Domain - Doctrine of Escheat - Pre-
Independence Position-Land Tenure- Zamindari Settlement - Ryotwari Settlement -
Mahalwari System - Intermediaries - Absentee Landlordism - Large Holdings.

UNIT – II LAND LAW REFORMS: POST - CONSTITUTION 15

Right to Property – Abolition of Right to Property as Fundamental Right –
Amendments Relating to Property – Legal Right Under Art 300A.

UNIT– III LAWS RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND 15

GOVERNMENTAL CONTROL AND USE OF LAND
Land Acquisition Act of 1894- Amendments to the Act – Tamil Nadu Amendments
Act 1980-Requisition and Acquisition of Immovable Property Under Defence of India Act –
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition – Rehabilitation and
Resettlement Act, 2013.

UNIT – IV LAND CEILING 15

Urban Land Ceiling and Agrarian Land Ceiling- Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Fixation
of Ceiling of Land Act 1961 and Amendment Act, 1971.

UNIT – V LAWS RELATING TO TENANCY REFORMS 15

Rent Control and Protection Against Eviction- The Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants
Protection 1955- The Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants (Payments of Fair Rent) Act, 1956-
The Tamil Nadu Cultivating Tenants Arrears of Rent Relief Act, 1972- The Tamil Nadu
Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960 – Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 1994
– The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Right and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act,
2017.
TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOK
nd
1. Prof. A. Chandrasekaran, Land Laws of Tamil Nadu, 2 Edn 2002, reprint 2010.

REFERENCE BOOKS
st
2. Kanwal Singh, Land Laws (Including Land Acquisition and Rent Laws), 1 Ed., 2014.
3. N.K. Acharya, Commentary on the Right To Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, Asia Law House, 2014.
 JURISPRUDENCE
Course Objective: Study of legal concepts and theories in the light of the role of law in
social ordering and social engineering is a major focus of this course. Law in relation to other
social controls and the relationship of law and justice are areas of special concern. Theories
of justice and concepts of obligation and authority are discussed with reference to different
models and patterns of ordering as well as different approaches and methodologies of study.

UNIT – I MEANING AND NATURE 15

Meaning of Jurisprudence- Legal Theory and Legal Concepts- Nature-Need and
Scope - Notion of Law, Justice and Morality- Schools of Jurisprudence- Introduction and
Scope.

UNIT – II SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT AND THEORIES 15

Natural Law School- Analytical School- Sociological School- Historical School-
Realist School- Economic School- Imperative Theory- Pure Theory.

UNIT – III SOURCES OF LAW 15

Custom: Meaning- Origin and Essentials of a Valid Custom- Precedent: Definition-
Importance- Merit and Demerits of the Doctrine- Legislation: Meaning- Types of
Legislations- Place of Legislation in Modern Times.

UNIT – IV LEGAL CONCEPTS 15

Definition of Rights- Theories of Right - Elements of Legal Right - Classification of
Rights- Meaning of Duty- Classification of Duty- Co-relation Between Rights and Duties.
Obligations- Personality- Person: Meaning and Definition- Different Kinds of Persons
(Natural Person and Juristic Person)- Legal Status of Animals- Idols and Unborn Child-
Theories of Corporate Personality- Possession and Ownership.

UNIT – V THEORY AND CONCEPT OF JUSTICE 15

Basic Legal Concept of Reasonableness with Reference to Indian Cases- The Basic
Structure Doctrine- KesavanandaBharathiVs. State of Kerala: Shankari Prasad Deo Vs.
Union of India: Sajjan Singh Vs. State of Rajasthan: I.C. GolakNath Vs. State of Punjab:
Indira Nehru Gandhi Vs. Raj Narain.
TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Smith, A.T.H., Glanville William, Learning the Law, Sweet & Maxwell, 15 edition,
2013.
2. Amartya Sen, The Idea of Justice, Cambridge, Mass.: Belknap Press/Harvard
University Press, 10th Edition, 2009.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Granville Austin, Indian Constitution, The Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi,
rd
Oxford University Press, 3 Edition, 2007
th
2. Dr Avtar Singh, Dr Harpreet Kaur, Introduction to Jurisprudence, Lexis Nexis 4
Edition, 2013.
th
3. Mahajan, V.D., Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Eastern book company, 5 Edition,
Reprinted 2015.
 HUMAN RIGHTS LAW AND PRACTICE
Course Objective: The main objective of the course is to give students grounding in the
basics of Human Rights Law. It includes (a) Equipping students in a rudimentary fashion
with basic knowledge and tools for human rights lawyering and to expose students to the
working of human rights in practice by structured classroom discussions with human rights
lawyers and activists; (b) bringing research in human rights into classroom discussions by
involving the research centers in a modest manner to begin with.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Jurisprudence of Human Rights- Nature and Definition of human rights – Origin and
Theories of Human Rights.

UNIT – II UNIVERSAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 11

United Nations and Human Rights – Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948-
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966 - International Covenant on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966.

UNIT – III REGIONAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 11

European System – European Court of Human Rights - Inter American System –
African System.

UNIT – IV HUMAN RIGHTS LEGISLATIONS IN INDIA 11

Protection of Human Rights at National Level - Human Rights and The Constitution -
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

UNIT – V HUMAN RIGHTS AND VULNERABLE GROUPS 11

Rights of Women, Children, Disabled, Tribals, Aged and Minorities – National and
International Legal Developments.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Thomas Buergenthal, International Human Rights in a Nutshell, West Publisher
th
Company, 4 edn, 2009.
2. S. K. Kapoor, International Law and Human Rights, Central Law Agency, 2014

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. M. K. Sinha, Implementation of Basic Human Rights, Lexis Nexis, 2013
rd
2. D.D. Basu, Human Rights in Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis, 3 edn, 2008.
rd
3. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights, Oxford University Press, 3 edn, 2012.
 INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ECONOMICS
Course Objective: This course will deal with the law relating to international trade in India,
International sales, transportation with reference to shipping and aviation, financing and
settlement of commercial disputes will be the major components of the course. The focus will
be mainly upon the international legal conventions and Indian legal system in these four
areas.

UNIT – I THE POLICIES AND REALITIES OF INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMIC LAW 10
Evolution of World Trade Organization from 1947 To 1995- Organization- Structure-
Power and Objective of World Trade Organization- Most Favoured Nation Treatment and
National Treatment- Tariffs and Safeguards.

UNIT – II TECHNICAL BARRIERS TO TRADE 12

Sanitary and Phyto- Sanitary Measures- Trade Related Investment Measures-
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures- Anti-Dumping- Agriculture- Textiles- Trade in
Services (GATS)- Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).

UNIT – III DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCESS 12

Comparison with ICC Court of Arbitration and Other Models-Impact of World Trade
Organization on India – Emerging Trends in WTO- International Sale of Goods- Various
Forms and Standardization of Terms- Formation and Performance of International Contracts-
Acceptance and Rejection of Goods- Passing of Property.

UNIT – IV RIGHTS OF UNPAID SELLER 10

Frustration of Contract – Product Liability-Insurance of Exports-Marine and Other
Insurance-Law on Carriage of Goods by Sea, Land and Air- Container Transport-Pre-
Shipment Inspection- Export and Import – Licensing- Unification of International Sales Law.

UNIT – V INTERNATIONAL MONETARY LAW 10

International Monetary and the IMF – International Monetary Problems- Institutional
Aspects of IMF- Interpretation and Dispute Settlement – Regulation of the External Value of
the Money – Discretionary System of Exchange Rates Under the IMF – The Code for
Multilateral System of Payments Under Art. VIII Of the IMF- Articles of Agreement –
Exchange- Restrictions and National Security- Regulation of Capital Movements –
International Liquidity and the SDR – Balance of Payments Adjustments and the IMF
Resources – Financing for Balance of Payments- Disequilibrium – The Role of
Conditionality – Regular Facilities- Special Facilities and Concessional Facilities – Debt
Reduction Assistance – Legal Characterization and Nature of IMF Conditionality.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. John H. Jackson, The Jurisprudence of GATT and the WTO, Cambridge University
nd
Press, New Delhi, 2 Edition, 2000.
2. Kaul, A.K.,Guide to the WTO and GATT: Economics, Law and Politics, Kluwer Law
nd
International, 2 Edition, 2000

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Daniel , Oxford Handbook on International Trade Law, Oxford University Press,
nd
Oxford, 2 Edition, 2009
2. Christopher Arup, The New World Trade Organization Agreements, Cambridge
nd
University Press, 2 Edition, 2000.
nd
3. Raj Bhalla, International Trade Law: Theory and Practice, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 2
Edition, 2001.
 GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE
Course Objective: The object of the course is to give a overall view of GATT and the
impact on international trade. This paper is aimed to impart the knowledge on International
Trade and Practices. This paper provides the students an overall view of both international
and national responsibilities of India in the development of International trade and IPR
regime.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Pre-era and Post-era of GATT- History of GATT & TRIPS Agreement – Essential
Features- Impact on the World Trade Regime.

UNIT – II GATT AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS 12

General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) – World Trade Organization (WTO)
– GAT – UNCTAD – Trade Blocks- Customs Union – EU – European Free Trade Area
(EFTA) – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) – Association of South East
Asian Nations (ASEAN)- World Bank-IMF- International Finance Corporation.

UNIT – III GATT AND INDIA’S FOREIGN TRADE 12

India’s Foreign Trade- Recent Trends in India’s Foreign Trade – India’s Commercial
Relations and Trade Agreements with Other Countries- Impact of GATT and WTO on
India’s Trade and Foreign Policy- Problems and Perspectives.

UNIT – IV GATT, WTO & PROBLEMS OF LESS DEVELOPED COUNTRIES 10

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) to its Current Manifestation in the
World Trade Organization Agreement (WTO)- Economic and Political Rationale Behind
Trade Liberalization and the Founding of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
(GATT) and its Successor, The WTO – GATT and the Less Developed Countries (LDC)-
India and its Obligation towards GATT.
UNIT – V GATT AND IPR REGIME 10
International Convention Relating to Intellectual Property - Berne Convention-Madrid
Agreement-Hague Agreement Concerning to the International Deposit of Industrial Designs -
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)- Paris Convention-Lisbon Agreement - Establishment of WIPO –
UPOV and WTO-Mission and Activities - Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
(TRIPS) – WCT and WPPT Budapest Treaty - International Convention for the Protection of New
Varieties of Plants – Sui Generis System.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. N.S. Gopalakrishnan & T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book
nd
Company, 2 edn 2014.
th
2. B.L. Wadhera, Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Universal Law Publishing, 5 edn,
2014.

REFERENCE BOOKS
rd
1. S. Narayan, Intellectual Property Law in India, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad, 3 edn
2005.
2. A.K. Kaul, Guide to the WTO and GATT: Economics, Law and Politics, Kluwer Law
International, 2006.
3. Craig Van Grasstek, The History and the Future of the WTO, WTO Publications, 2013.
 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Course Objective: The objectives of environmental studies are to develop a world in which
persons are aware of and concerned about environment and the problems associated with it, and
committed to work individually as well as collectively towards solutions of current problems and
prevention of future problems.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 9
The Multidisciplinary Nature Of Environment Studies – Definition - Scope And Importance
- Need For Public Awareness.

UNIT – II NATURAL RESOURCES 9

Natural Resources And Associated Problem - Renewable And Non- Renewable Resources-
Forest Resources-Mineral Resources-Food Resources- Energy Resources-Land Resources- Role Of
An Individual In Conservation Of Natural Resources-Equitable Use Of Resources Of Sustainable
Lifestyles.

UNIT – III ECO SYSTEM 9

Concepts Of An Ecosystem - Structure And Functions Of An Ecosystem – Procedures-
Composers And Decomposers - Energy Flow In The Ecosystem - Food Chains- Food Webs And
Ecological Pyramids - Introduction, Types, Characteristics Features - Structures And Functions Of
The Following Ecosystem : Forest Ecosystem- Grass Land Ecosystem- Desert Ecosystem- Aquatic
Ecosystem.

UNIT – IV BIODIVERSITY AND ITS CONSERVATION 9

Introduction – Definition- Genetic, Species Ecosystem- Diversity - Bio-Geographical
Classification Of India - Value Of Bio-Diversity - Bio-Diversity At Global, National And Local
Levels - India as A Mega-Diversity Nation - Hot-Spots Of Diversity - Threats To Diversity:
Habitats Loss, Poaching Of Wild Life, Man and Wild Life Conflicts - Endangered And Endemic
Species Of India In-Situ Conversation Of Bio-Diversity.

UNIT – V ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND HUMAN RIGHTS 9

Definition – Causes- Effects And Control Measures Of: Air Pollution- Water Pollution- Soil
Pollution- Marine Pollution- Noise Pollution- Thermal Pollution- Nuclear Pollution- Soil Pollution
Management: Causes- Effects And Control Measures Of Urban And Industrial Wastes - Role Of
An Individual In Prevention Of Pollution - Pollution – Case Studies -Disaster Management –
Flood- Earthquakes- Cyclone- Landslides- Environment And Human Health - Human Rights
- Value Education - HIV/Aids - Women And Child Welfare - Role Of Information
Technology In Environment And Human Health - Case Study.

TOTAL: 45H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Shyam Diwan& Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy in India, Oxford
University Press, 2nd Edition, 2001.
rd
2. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, Lexis Nexis, 3 edn, 2008

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law Case Book, Lexis Nexis, 2 edn, 2006.
th
2. S. C. Shastri, Environmental Law, Eastern Book Company, 4 edn, 2012.
3. Gurdip Singh, Environmental Law in India, MacMillan Publisher, 2005.
SEMESTER – III
 LABOUR LAW – I
Course Objective: This course deals with the basic framework of industrial relations in the
country. Trade Union Act, Industrial Disputes Act and the Industrial Employment Standing
Orders Act are the major legislations studied in this regard. A dynamic approach of studying
issues such as recognition of trade unions, collective bargaining, dispute settlement,
regulation of job losses etc., is adopted keeping a variety of laws and policies bearing on the
subject in focus. The changing nature of labour relations in a market friendly system and the
role of the State in it are also discussed in a comparative perspective.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Meaning of Industrial Relations- Object and Scope of Labour Legislation- Concept of
Master and Servant Yielding Place to Employer – Employee Relationship- Prevalence of
Laissez-Faire Policy- State Regulation of Labour Legislations- Necessity- Significance of
Collective Bargaining- Standards set up by ILO to Govern Industrial Relations.

UNIT – II TRADE UNIONS ACT, 1926 15

Trade Unionism in India- Definition of Trade Union- Trade Dispute- Registration of
Trade Union- Legal Status of a Registered Trade Union- Mode of Registration- Powers and
Duties of Registrar- Cancellation and Dissolution of a Trade Union- Procedure for Change of
Name- Amalgamation of Trade Unions- Office Areas of the Trade Union- Their Powers and
Functions- Funds of the Trade Union- Immunities Granted to Office Bearers- Recognition of
Trade Union and Collective Bargaining.

UNIT – III INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 15

Object of the Act- Significance of the Terms Used in the Definition Section- Concept
of Strike- Lock out- Lay-off- Retrenchment and Closure- Various Mechanisms Provided to
deal with Industrial Disputes- Awards and Settlements- Protection to Workmen During
Pendency of Proceedings- Reference Power of the Government -Voluntary Arbitration -
Unfair Labour Practices.

UNIT – IV INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT (STANDING ORDERS ACT, 1946) 15

Concept- Nature- Scope of Standing Orders- Procedure for Certification- Conditions
for Certification- Appeals Against Certification- Binding Nature and Effect of Certified
Standing Orders- Date of Operation of the Standing Orders- Posting of Standing Orders-
Modification and Temporary Application of the Model Standing Orders- Interpretation and
Enforcement of Standing Orders- Penalties and Procedure.
UNIT – V THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT, 1923 15
Object of the Act- Workmen Covered by the Act- Liability of the Employer to Pay
Compensation- Accident Arising out of and in the Course of Employment- Notional
Extension of Employer’s Premises- Personal Injury- Occupational Diseases- Calculation of
Compensation- Principal- Employer’s Right of Indemnity- Powers and Functions of the
Commissioner.
TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
1. S.C. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Law,Vikas Publishing House, New
th
Delhi, 6 edn., 2012
2. Chaturvedi, Labour and Industrial Law, Central Law Agency, 2004

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. S.C. Srivastava, Commentaries on the Factories Act, 1948, Universal Law Publishing
House, Delhi, 2002
2. H.L. Kumar, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Universal Law Publishing, 2009
3. A.M.Sharma, Industrial Relations And Labour Laws, Himalayan publishing House,
2013.
4. S. R. Samant, S. L. Dwivedi, Labour Laws, Labour Law Agency's Employer's Guide,
th
15 edn, 2015.
 PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Course Objective: This course is concerned with the law governing international
institutions, general principles of public international law including law of peace, war and
development. The course aims to make the students to know various modes of settlement of
international disputes and also a detailed study on Human Rights at local, national and
international level

UNIT – I MEANING AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW 15

Definition- Nature and Basis of International Law- Sources of International Law-
Classical Sources and Modern Sources- Treaty- Making Process- Consent to be bound by a
Treaty- Norms- Subjects and Place of Individual in International Law and Municipal Law-
Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law- Codification and Progressive
Development of International Law.

UNIT – II CONCEPT OF STATE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 15

Definition of State – Nature of State- Non-State Entities- Recognition of states -
Theories of recognition - Modes of recognition - Acquisition and loss of territory- Nationality
-State succession - State Jurisdiction including Jurisdiction on High Sea- Acquisition and
Loss of Territory- Intervention- Genocide.

UNIT – III LAW OF SEA AND LAW OF AIR 15

Origin and Development – International Conventions- Maritime Zone- Territorial Sea
- Contiguous Zone- Continental Shelf- Exclusive Economic Zone –High Seas- Archipelagos-
Law of Air– Nature and Scope- Development of Air Law- Conventions- Freedom and
Sovereignty- Aviation Territorism- Air Craft Hijacking under Air Law.

UNIT – IV PACIFIC MEANS OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES 15

Nationality- Extradition- Asylum- Diplomatic Agents- Modes of Settlement- Peaceful
and Coercive settlement of International Disputes – Negotiations – Mediation – Conciliation
- Good Offices – Dispute Adjudication and Arbitration - Judicial Settlements of Dispute
under ICJ - Modes Short of War for settlement of International Disputes- Restoration –
Reprisals-Intervention – Embargo - Pacific Blockade.
UNIT – V HUMAN RIGHTS 15
Introduction-Concept- Meaning-Nature and Scope- Historical Developments– Human
Rights under UN Charter- Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 - Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights 1966 - Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, 1966- The Protection of
Human Rights Act 1993 - National Human Rights Commission - Role of Judiciary in Promotion
and Protection of Human Rights.

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. J.G Starke, Introduction to International Law, Oxford University Press, 11 Ed., 2007.
th
2. Oppenheim, International Law, Pearson Edu. New Delhi, 9 Ed., 2005.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Dr. S.K. Kapoor, Public International Law & Human Rights, Central Law
th
Agency,Allahabad, 16 Edn. 2007.
th
2. Malcom Shaw, International Law, Cambridge University Press, 5 edn., 2005
3. D.J. Harris, Cases and Material on International Law, Oxford University Press, 2000.
th
4. H.O Aggarwal, International Law, Central Law Publication, Allabahad, 19 Ed., 2013.
 FAMILY LAW – II

Course Objective: The knowledge of Family Law is important for lawyers. This course is
designed to endow the students with knowledge of both the codified and uncodified portions of
Succession among Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws.

UNIT – I JOINT FAMILY AND COPARCENARY 15

Classification of Property - Joint Family Property - Separate or Self-Acquired Property- Alienation
of Joint Family Property – Karta of Joint Family: Position- Powers and Privileges- Debts- Doctrine
of Pious Obligation and Antecedent Debts- Devolution of Interest in Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
Coparcenary- Inheritance: Traditional Hindu Law- Partition Re-opening and Re-Union.

UNIT – II THE HINDU SUCCESSION ACT 1956 15

Devolution of Interest With Reference to Succession to Property of a Hindu Male Dying Intestate
– General Provisions Relating to Succession Concept of Stridhan and Women’s Estate-
Succession to Property of a Hindu Female Dying Intestate - Disqualifications Relating to
Succession.

UNIT– III MOHEMMEDAN LAW OF INHERITANCE AND SUCCESSION 15

Rules Governing Sunni and Shia Law of Inheritance- Administration of Estates
underMohemmedan Law.

UNIT – IV RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS 15

Wakf: Meaning- Mutawalli-powers –Wakf Board Kinds- Advantages and Disadvantages- Pre-
emption: Nature of the Right of Pre-emption – Gift – Musha – Revocation of Gift – Sadaqah.

UNIT – V INDIAN SUCCESSION ACT 15

Domicile- Intestate Succession- Will- Codicil- Interpretation- Revocation of Will Bequests-
Conditional- Contingent or Void Bequest- Legacies- Probate and Letters of Administration-
Executor- Administrators- Succession Certificate
TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla (Revised by: Satyajeet A. Desai),Mulla Hindu Law, Lexis Nexis, 21st
Edition, 2013.
2. Kusum, Marriage and Divorce Law Manual, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
10th Edition, 2000.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Gandhi, B.M., Family Law, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 8th Edition, 2012.
2. Paras Diwan, Family Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 10th Edition, 2001.
3. Poonam Pradhan Saxena, Family Law- II Lectures, Lexis Nexis, 3rd Edition, 2011.
4. Mulla, Mohammedan Law.
5. N.R. Raghavachari, Hindu Law
6. Henry Maine, Hindu Law
7. Fyzee, Outlines of Mohammedan Law
8. Tahir Mohammed, Muslim Law in India

STATUTORY MATERIALS
1. Hindu Succession Act, 1956
2. Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
3. Wakf Act, 1995
4. Indian Succession Act, 1925
 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES AND PRINCIPLES OF LEGISLATION
Course Objective: Enacted laws, i.e. Acts and Rules are drafted by legal experts. Language used
will leave little or no room for interpretation or construction. But the experience of all those who
have to bear and share the task of application of the law has been different. Courts and lawyers are
busy in unfolding the meaning of ambiguous words and phrases and resolving inconsistencies. The
statute is to be construed according ‘to the intent of them that make it’. To ascertain the true
meaning, intent of the maker, numerous rules of interpretation were formulated by courts and
jurists. The objective of this course is to make the student familiar with various rules of
interpretation.

UNIT – I INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES 15

Statute - Meaning and Kinds – Commencement-Operation-Repeal of Statutes - Purpose of
Interpretation of Statutes - Meaning of Construction and Interpretation – Their Difference- Statute-
Meaning and Nature- Constitutional Law vis-a-vis Statute Law- Classification of Statutes:
Declaratory Statutes- Codifying Statutes- Consolidating Statutes- Remedial Statutes and Enabling
Statutes- Object- Need for Interpretation of Statutes.

UNIT – II AIDS TO INTERPRETATION 15

Internal Aids – Titles- Preamble- Heading and Marginal Notes- Sections and Sub- sections-
Punctuation Marks- Illustrative Exceptions- provisos and Saving Clauses- Schedules- Non -
obstante Clause- External Aids – Dictionaries- Translations- TravauxPreparatories- Statutes in
PariMaterial- Contemporanea Exposition- Debates-Inquiry Commission Reports and Law
Commission Reports- General Clauses Act.

UNIT – III PRINCIPLES & RULES OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 15

Literal Rule- Golden Rule - Mischief Rule (Rule in the Heydon’sCase)–Secondary Rules of
Construction- Rule of Harmonious Construction - Noscitur a Sociis - EjusdemGeneris -
ReddendoSingulasingulis- Expressio Unis EstExclusioAlterious- GeneailiaSpecialibus non
Derogant- Contemporanea Exposition- Ut Res Magis Valet Quampereat- BonamPartem.

UNIT – IV TAXING, PENAL & WELFARE LEGISLATIONS 15

Restrictive and Beneficial Construction – Taxing Statutes – Penal Statutes - Welfare
Legislation and Principles of Legislation- Construction with Reference to Earlier Statutes and
Subsequent Statutes.
UNIT – V PRINCIPLE OF CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION 15
Presumption Test- Doctrine of Eclipse- Harmonious Constructions – Doctrine of Pith
and Substance – Severability and ColourableLegislation – Ancillary Powers - “Occupied
Field” – Residuary Power – Doctrine of Repugnancy.

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
1. G.P. Singh, Principles of Statutory Interpretation, Lexis NexisButterworthsWadhwa,
th
Nagpur, 12 ed., 2010.
2. G.P. Singh, Principles of Statutory Interpretation (also including General Clauses
th
Act, 1897 with notes), Lexis NexisButterworthsWadhwa Nagpur, 13 ed., 2012.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Avatar Singh and Harpreet Kaur, Introduction To Interpretation Of Statutes, Lexis
th
NexisButterworthsWadhwa Nagpur, 4 ed., 2014.
th
2. NS Bindra, Interpretation of Statutes, Lexis NexisButterworthsWadhwa Nagpur, 11
ed., 2013.
th
3. M.P Tandon, Interpretation of Statutes, Jain Book Agency, 11 ed., 2013.
 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
Course Objective: This course will deal about national and international environmental
concerns, the bases for them and policy responses to them both within India and
internationally. The Third World dilemma between environment and development with
special reference to economic approaches and human rights concerns will be considered. The
course will analyse the legislative and judicial responses to environmental problems and the
administrative system of environment related laws such as air, water, land, forest and
hazardous substances laws. Environment advocacy and approaches for using litigation in
environment protection will receive special attention.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Meaning of Environment- Environmental Pollution and the Law- Concepts and
Issues- Environment Pollution- Kinds, Causes and effects- Ancient Environmental Ethics-
Environmental Stewardship- Greening of World Religions- Climate Change- Ozone
Depletion and International Response- Stockholm Conference- Earth Summit- International
Environmental Law and the Sustainable Development- Indian Environmental Policies and
Legal Responses- Changing Phases of Environment Protection in India.

UNIT – II ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LAW 15

Environmental Policy - Pre and Post Independence Period- From Stockholm to
Johannesburg Declaration (Rio) and Role of Government – Five Year Plans – Forest Policy –
Conservation Strategy – Water Policy- Conservation of Natural Resources And Its
Management; Constitution And Environment- Right To Environment – Constitutional
Provisions On Environment And Its Protection – Role Of Judiciary On Environmental Issues
– Evolving Of New Principles – Polluter Pays Principle – Precautionary Principle – Public
Trust Doctrine- Judicial Activism and Environment.

UNIT – III INTERNATIONAL LAW & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 15

International Conventions in The Development of Environmental Laws and its Policy
– From Stockholm to Recent Conventions (Special Emphasis on Major Conventions and
Protocols) – Control on Marine Pollution- Common Law Aspects of Environmental
Protection- Remedies Under Other Laws (I.P.C., Cr.P.C, C.P.C.) – Riparian Rights and Prior
Appropriation.
UNIT – IV PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF POLLUTION 15
Pollution of Water- Sources, Legal Control, The Water Act, 1974 – Pollution of Air,
Modalities of Control, The Air Act, 1981-The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 – Noise
Pollution and its Control, Noise Pollution Control Order – Disposal of Waste, Laws on
Waste, Disposal and its Control – Trans – Boundary Pollution Hazards and Regulation-
Biological Diversity and Legal Order: Bio – Diversity and Legal Regulation – Utilization of
Flora and Fauna – Experimentation on Animals – Legal and Ethical Issues.

UNIT – V FOREST AND WILDLIFE 15

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 – Forest Conservation Act, 1980 – Prevention of
Cruelty Against Animals – Problems in Legal Regulation of Medicinal Plants – The Plant
Varieties Act – Wetland Conservation.
TOTAL: 75 Hours

TEXT BOOKS
1. Shyam Diwan& Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy in India, Oxford
University Press, 2nd Edition, 2001.
rd
2. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, Lexis Nexis, 3 edn, 2008
3. Shaw, Environmental Law

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law Case Book, Lexis Nexis, 2 edn, 2006.
th
2. S. C. Shastri, Environmental Law, Eastern Book Company, 4 edn, 2012.
3. Gurdip Singh, Environmental Law in India, MacMillan Publisher, 2005.
4. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, Environmental Pollution and Law
5. Indian Law Institute, Legal Control of Environmental Pollution
6. Havid Huges, Environmental Law

STATUTORY MATERIALS:
1. Water Act, 1974
2. Air Act, 1981
3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
5. Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
6. Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
 HUMANITARIAN AND REFUGEE LAW

Course Objective: The objective this course is to make students aware of the principles of
international humanitarian law and enable them to specialize in the field of Human Rights
Law and Humanitarian Law. It also enables the students specializing in human rights to be
acquainted with laws governing the refugees.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION & FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMANITARIAN LAW 10

History of Population Movements- Evolution – Concept of War - Development of
Humanitarian Principles - Geneva Conventions Systems - Geneva Convention 1949 - Armed
Conflicts - Internal Armed Conflict- International Armed Conflicts – Non -International
Armed Conflicts.

UNIT – II REFUGEE LAW 10

Position of Refugees Under Universal Declaration of Human Rights –Rights-
Obligations and Privileges of Refugees Under the Refugee Convention1951 - Judicial Status
and Administrative Measures - The 1967 Protocol- Definition- Alienage, Well- Founded
Fear, Persecution- Groups with Special Needs- Women, Children, Elderly.

UNIT – III INSTRUMENTS OF PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

MACHINERY 10
Universal Human Rights Instruments- UDHR- International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights- Special Forms of Protection: Subsidary Protection and Humanitarian Status-
Temporary Protection- ICRC - International Criminal Court- Humanitarian and Human
Rights Law - Role of United Nations Organization - Amnesty International.

UNIT – IV REFUGEE LAW AND ITS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT 12

The Refugee Problem in Asia and Africa - The AALCC Principles 1966 - The OAU
Convention 1969 –Internal Protection- Reception- Retention- Recognition as a Refugee-
Rights and Obligations of Refugees- India and Problems Relating to Refugees.

UNIT – V IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING 12

Access to Territory- Visas- Rescue at Sea- Refugee Status Determination Procedure-
Leaving Territory- UNHCR: United Nations and United Nations High Commissioner on
Human Rights – Their Statutes - Cartagena Declaration 1984 – Role of NGOs.
TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ravindra Pratap, “India’s Attitude towards IHL”, in Mani (ed.),
 2. ICRC, International Humanitarian Law in South Asia, ICRC - Geneva, 2003.
3. Guy S. Goodwin, The Refugee in International Law, Oxford University Press, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Vibeke Eggli, Mass Refugee Influx and the Limits of Public International Law,
2. Ingrid Detter, The Law of War, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
3. Md.Jahid Hossain Bhulyan, Louise Doswald Beck & Azizur Rahman Chowdhury,
st
International Humanitarian Law - An Anthology, Lexis Nexis, 1 edn, 2009.
 INVESTMENT LAWS
Course Objective: This course seeks to provide the investment mechanism in India and the
regulatory framework for the protection of investor and other stake holders of the market.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 12
Meaning of Investment and Market -Nature and Risk Associated with Investment -
Evolution of Investment and Bargaining Norms - Principles of International Investment Law
-International Treaties - Types of Investment Contracts- Applicable Law - Stabilization
Clauses -Renegotiation and Adaptation.

UNIT – II SHARES 12
Definition and Nature - Shares and Shareholders- Stock and Shares-Certificate of
Shares- Call on Shares- Lien on Shares -Minimum Subscription - Share Capital - Issue and
Allotment of Shares - Transfer and Transmission of Shares - Debentures, Charges and
Deposits- Inter-Corporate Loans and Investments.

UNIT – III SECURITIES CONTRACTS 10

Basic Features of the Securities Contracts - Recognition of Stock Exchange -
Derivatives - Options and Future- Listing of Securities- Penalties and Procedure for
Adjudication.

UNIT – IV SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD (SEBI) 10

SEBI Constitution - Powers and Functions of SEBI - Securities Appellate Tribunal -
SEBI (Disclosure & Investor Protection) Guidelines.

UNIT – V DEPOSITORIES ACT 10

Salient Features - Agreement BetweenDepository and Participant- Registration of
Transfer of Securities with Depository-Stamp Duty on Transfer - Non-Banking Financial
Institutions.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Singh,Avtar, Company Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 14 Edition, 2004.
2. Ferran, Eilis, Principles of Corporate Finance Law, Oxford University Press, Oxford,
st
1 Edition, 2008.

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. Myneni, S.R., Law of Investment and Securities, Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 2
Edition, 2006.
th
2. Taxman's, SEBI Manual, Taxman Publications, New Delhi, 15 Edition, 2010.
3. Avdhani, V.A., Investment and Securities Market in India, Himalaya Publishing
th
House, New Delhi, 9 Edition, 2011.
 RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Course Objective: Free exchange of ideas is a basic pillar of a democratic society.
Corruption thrives in sacred places, therefore it is stated that sunlight is the best disinfectant.
There should be governance in sunshine. The course is designed to convince the students how
the right to information infuses transparency and accountability in governance, preventing
abuse of power.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 12
Right To Information Before Right To Information Act, 2005 - Significance in
Democracy- Constitutional Basis - Supreme Court on Right To Information.

UNIT – II RTI ACT 08

Definitions – Essentials of the Act - Right To Information and Obligations of Public
Authorities – Exceptions.

UNIT – III AUTHORITIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 10

Central Information Commission- State Information Commission - Powers and
Functions of Information Commissions - Appeals and Penalties.

UNIT – IV OTHER RELATED LAWS 12

The Official Secrets Act, 1923- The Public Records Act, 1993- The Public Records
Rules, 1997 - The Freedom of Information Act, 2002 - The Commission of Inquiry Act,
1952- The Commission of Inquiry (Central) Rules, 1972.

UNIT – V LAW AND PRACTICE 12

Best Practices – A Study of Decisions Rendered by State Commissions and Central
Commission in the Following Areas – Police, Revenue, PWD, Irrigation, Secretariat, BSNL,
Posts And Telegraphs, Scheduled Banks, CPWD, Income Tax Department, Central Excise
Department, Local Authorities.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Robertson and Nicol, Media Law, Sweet & Maxwell, 4 edn , 2002.
nd
2. M.V. Pylee, Select Constitutions of the world, Universal Law Publishing Co.,2 edn, 2006.

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. V.Nelson, The Law of Entertainment and Broadcasting, Sweet & Maxwell, 2 edn, 2000.
2. Dr. Umar Sama, Law of Electronic Media, Deep & Deep Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2007.
3. Sudhir Naib,The Right to Information Act 2005 - A Handbook, Jain Book Agency, 2011.
 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to sensitize students to their communicative
behaviour and to enable them to reflect and improve on their communicative
behaviour/performance. The paper aims to build capacities for self-criticism and facilitate growth.
This would lead the students to effective performances in communication thereby facilitating
development in their vocabulary.

UNIT – I LANGUAGE SKILLS 9

Recap of Language Skills – Speech, Grammar, Vocabulary, Phrase, Clause, Sentence,
Punctuation.

UNIT – II FLUENCY BUILDING 9

Fluency Building - What is Fluency – Why is Fluency Important – Types of Fluency – Oral
Fluency – Reading Fluency – Writing Fluency – Barriers of Fluency – How to Develop Fluency.

UNIT – III PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION 9

Principles of Communication: LSRW in Communication- What is meant by LSRW Skills –
Why it is Important – How it is Useful – How to Develop the Skills? Oral – Speaking Words,
Articulation, Speaking Clearly- Written Communication – Generating Ideas/ Gathering Data-
Organizing Ideas, Setting Goals, Note Taking, Outlining, Drafting, Revising, Editing and Proof
Reading- Non-verbal Communication – Body Language, Signs and Symbols, Territory/Zone,
Object Language.

UNIT – IV SPEAKING AND LISTENINNG SKILLS 9

Speaking Skills- Formal and Informal Conversation – Conversation in the Work Place –
Interviews – Public Speech – Lectures- Listening Skill Comprehending – Retaining – Responding –
Tactics – Barries to Listening – Overcoming Listening Barriers – Misconception About Listening.

UNIT – V READING AND WRITING SKILLS 9

Reading Skill- Acquiring Reading – Reading Development – Methods of Teaching –
Reading Difficulties - Writing Skill- Note-making – CV’s – Report Writing, Copy Writing, Agenda
– Minutes – Circular – Essay Writing on any Current Issues – Paragraph – Essay Writing, Writing
Research Papers – Dissertation.
TOTAL: 45H
TEXT BOOKS
nd
1. Sethi, J & et al, A Practice Course in English Pronunciation, Prentice Hall of India, 2
Edition, 2012.
2. Homby, A.S., Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary of Current English, New Delhi,
th
7 Editiom, 2011.

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. SenLeena, Communication Skills, Prentice Hall of India, 2 Edition, 2012.
2. McCarthy Michael, English Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi,
rd
3 Edition, 2010.
3. Rajinder Pal and PremLata, English Grammar and Composition, Sultand Chand
th
Publications, New Delhi, 6 Edition, 2009.
 FRENCH – I
Course Objective: At a time when the knowledge of a foreign language has become an
indispensable tool, this course in French will give an opportunity for learners to get a basic
knowledge of a widely used European language. The course is based on a minimum vocabulary
necessary and allows the learner to develop elementary communication skills in French

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction - Alphabet – Comment prononcer, écrire et lire les mots- Base : Les prénoms
er
personnel de 1 , 2ème et 3ème personnes – Conjugaisons les verbes être et avoir en forme
affirmative, négative et interrogative

UNIT – II Leçons 1- 3 9
Leçons 1.Premiers mots en français,- 2. Les hommes sont difficiles,- 3 Vive la liberté-
Réponses aux questions tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : Les adjectives masculines ou féminines –
Les articles définis et indéfinis - Singuliers et pluriels

UNIT – III Leçons 4- 6 9

Leçons 4. L’heure, C’est l ;heure,- 5. Elle va revoir sa Normandie,- 6 .Mettez –vous
d’accord groupe de nom - Réponses aux questions tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : A placer et
accorder l’adjectif en groupe de nom- Préposition de lieu –A écrire les nombres et l’heure en
français

UNIT– IV Leçons 7- 9 9
Leçons7. Trois visage de l’aventure,- 8. A moi, Auvergne,- 9. Recit de voyage - Réponses
aux questions tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : Adjectif possessif – Les Phrases au Présent de
l’indicatif - Les phrases avec les verbes pronominaux au présent

UNIT – V COMPOSITION 9
A écrire une lettre à un ami l’invitant à une célébration différente ex : mariage – A faire le
dialogue - A lire le passage et répondre aux questions
TOTAL : 45H
TEXT BOOK
1. Jacky GIRARDER & Jean Marie GRIDLIG, « Méthode de Français PANORAMA »,
Clé Intérnationale , Goyal Publication, New Delhi., Edition 2004.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. DONDO Mathurin, “ Modern French Course”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.,
Edition 1997.
2. Nitya Vijayakumar, “Get Ready French Grammar – Elementary”, GoyalPublications,
New Delhi., Edition 2010.
SEMESTER – IV
 LABOUR LAW – II
Course Objective: The course begins by examining theoretical issues relating to the
informal/unorganised/disorganised sector. It then proceeds to look at those employed in
textiles, fisheries, construction and agriculture. Each sector is examined from the prism of the
political economy of that sector, including the impact of trade related measures (WTO), the
policies of the Government of India on each of these Sectors, legislative interventions if any,
judicial pronouncements and innovative alternate strategies. The course concludes by looking
at the theoretical and practical issues related to 'Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work,
1998", as laid down in the ILO declaration.

UNIT – I THE FACTORIES ACT, 1948 15

Essential Features- Safety- Health and Welfare Measures of Labour- Child Labour-
Salient Features of the Child Labour(Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986- Recent
Amendments- Special Provisions Relating to Women Under the Act.

UNIT – II MINIMUM WAGES ACT 15

The Remunerative Aspects- Wages- Concept of Wages- Minimum- Fair- Living
Wages- Wage and Industrial Policies- Whitley Commission Recommendations- Provisions of
Payment of Wages Act 1936- Timely Payment of Wages- Authorised Deductions- Claims-
Minimum Wages Act 1948- Definitions- Types of Wages- Minimum Rates of Wages-
Procedure for Fixing and Revising Minimum Wages- Claims- Remedy.

UNIT – III PAYMENT OF BONUS ACT 15

Bonus- Concept- Right to Claim Bonus- Full Bench Formula- Bonus Commission-
Payment of Bonus Act 1965- Application- Computation of Gross Profit- Available- Allocable
Surplus- Eligibility of Bonus- Disqualification of Bonus- Set On- Set Off of Allocable
Surplus- Minimum and Maximum Bonus- Recovery of Bonus.

UNIT – IV SOCIAL SECURITY AND WELFARE MEASURES 15

Employees State Insurance Act 1948 – Application - Benefits Under the Act-
Adjudication of Disputes and Claims – ESI Corporation.
The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961: Object and Application- Eligibility and Maternity
Benefits- Notice of Claim- Prohibition Against Dismissal- Wage Deduction- Powers and
Duties of Inspectors.
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976: Application- Importance of the Act.
 Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: Background- Object and Definitions - Eligibility for
Payment of Gratuity – Forfeiture- Exemption- Determination - Controlling Authority –
Penalties.

Unit – V THE EMPLOYEE’S PROVIDENT FUNDS AND MISCELLANEOUS

PROVISIONS ACT, 1952 15
Scope – Coverage- Application and Definitions- Authorities, Their Powers and
Functions- Contributions - Employees Provident Fund Scheme- Employees’ Pension Scheme
and Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme - Penalties.

TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
1. S.C. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Law,Vikas Publishing House, New
th
Delhi, 6 edn., 2012.
2. Chaturvedi, Labour and Industrial Law, Central Law Agency, 2004.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. S.C. Srivastava, Commentaries on the Factories Act, 1948, Universal Law Publishing
House, Delhi, 2002.
2. H.L. Kumar, Workmen’s Compensation Act, Universal Law Publishing, 2009.
3. A.M.Sharma, Industrial Relations And Labour Laws, Himalayan publishing House,
nd
2 edn 2013.
4. S. R. Samant, S. L. Dwivedi, Labour Laws, Labour Law Agency's Employer's Guide,
th
15 edn, 2015.
 LAW OF EVIDENCE

Course Objective: The law of Evidence has its own significance amongst Procedural Laws.
The knowledge of law of Evidence is indispensable for a lawyer. Teaching Criminal & Civil
procedure is incomplete without evidence law. Law of evidence is equally important for
understanding a variety of subjects in the law curriculum. Facts, fact investigation, facts
appraisal and articulation are essential skills for a lawyer. The principles of relevancy and
admissibility as well as the essence of the 'best evidence rule' are discussed with reference to
the provisions of the Evidence Act and interpretations offered in decided cases. The course is
designed to acquaint the students with the rules of evidence in relation to relevancy of facts
and proof. In addition they are introduced to law relating to production of evidence.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION & CENTRAL CONCEPTIONS IN LAW OF

EVIDENCE 15
The Main Features of the Indian Evidence Act – Applicability of Evidence Act –
Facts- Definition and Distinction – Relevant Facts/Facts in Issue – Evidence-Oral and
Documentary – Circumstantial Evidence and Direct Evidence – Presumption - “Proving”
“not Proving” and “Disproving” – Witness – Appreciation of Evidence- Relevancy of Facts-
Facts Connected with Facts in Issue- The Doctrine of Res Gestae – The Problems of
Relevancy of “Otherwise” Irrelevant Facts – Facts Concerning Bodies and Mental State-
Relevancy and Admissibility of Admissions- Privileged Admissions- Evidentiary Value of
Admissions.

UNIT – II RELEVANCY AND ADMISSIBILITY OF CONFESSIONS 15

General Principles Concerning Confession– Differences Between “admission” and
“Confession” – non- admissibility of Confessions caused by “any inducement, threat or
promise” – Inadmissibility of Confession made before a Police Officer – Admissibility of
Custodial Confessions – Admissibility of “Information” received from accused person in
custody- with special reference to discovery based on “joint statement” – Confession by co-
accused – The problems with the judicial action based on a “retracted confession- Dying
Declaration- The justification for relevance of dying declarations – The judicial standards for
appreciation of evidentiary value- Section 32(1) with Reference to English Law- Other
Statements by Persons who cannot be called as Witnesses– Conclusive Evidence. Relevance
of Judgements- Admissibility of Judgments in civil and criminal matters - “Fraud” and
“Collusion”.
 Expert Testimony: (Secs. 45 to 50) Who is an expert? Types of expert evidence –
Opinion on relationship especially proof of marriage – Judicial defences to expert testimony.

UNIT – III ORAL AND DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE 15

General Principles concerning Oral Evidence, Primary / Secondary Evidence –
General Principles concerning Documentary Evidence – General Principles regarding
exclusion of Oral by Documentary Evidence, Public & Private Documents; Special
Problems: Re-hearing Evidence.

UNIT – IV BURDEN OF PROOF AND PRINCIPLE OF ESTOPPEL 15

General Principles- Conception of onus- Probans and Onus- Probandi – General and
Special Exceptions to onus probandi – The justification of Presumption and Burden of Proof
With Special Reference to Presumption to Legitimacy of Child and Presumption as to Dowry
Death- Doctrine of Judicial Notice and Presumptions.
Estoppel: Scope- Its Rationale – Estoppel, Waiver and Presumption – Estoppel
Distinguished From Res Judicata- Kinds of Estoppel- Equitable and Promissory Estoppel-
Tenancy Estoppel.

UNIT – V WITNESS, EXAMINATION AND CROSS EXAMINATIONS 15

Competency to Testify – Privileged Communications- State Privilege – Professional
Privilege – Approval Testimony - General Principles of Examination and Cross Examination
– Leading Questions – Approver’s Testimony- Hostile Witnesses- Lawful Questions in
Cross-examination – Reexamination – Compulsion to answer questions put to Witness–
Impeaching of the Standing or Credit of Witness- Questions for Corroboration- Improper
Admission of Evidence.

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Avtar Singh, Principles of Law of Evidence, Central Law Publications, 2013.
th
2. Sarkar, Law of Evidence, LexisNexis Wadhwa, Nagpur, 18 Ed., Reprint 2014.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Ratanlal&Dhirajlal, Law of Evidence (1994), Lexis Nexis Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2011.
2. Dr.Satish Chandra, Indian Evidence Act, Allahabad Law Agency, 2007.
3. M. Monir, Law of Evidence, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, 2006.
 PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION LAW

Course Objective: A major concern in the course is to relate the economic policies and
processes to tax and fiscal policies in different systems of economic administration keeping
the constitutional goals in view. Direct taxes, Indirect taxes and its administration is the focus
of this course. It is organised around a phenomenon based grouping to facilitate perception of
the wide variety of issues revolving around indirect taxation and local taxation like the
motives, history, and fountain of authority for indirect and local taxation. Analysis of the
existing indirect and local taxation systems and structures and the political, social, economic
and legal effects of indirect local taxation together with the judicial perception of the same
will also be studied.

UNIT – I CONCEPT OF TAX 15

Nature and Characteristics of Taxes – Distinction Between Tax and Fee, Tax and Cess
– Direct and Indirect Taxes – Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance – Scope of Taxing Powers of
Parliament, State Legislatures and Local Bodies. The Income Tax Act : Basis of Taxation of
Income – Incomes exempted from Tax – Income from Salaries – Income from House
Property – Income from Business or Profession and Vocation – Income from Other Sources –

Taxation of Individuals, HUF, Firms, Association of Persons - Co – operative Societies and

Non – Residents.

UNIT – II INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES 15

Their Appointment – Jurisdiction – Powers and Functions – Provisions relating to
Collection and Recovery of Tax – Refund of Tax- Appeal and Revision Provisions- Offences
and Penalties- Wealth Tax- Charge of Wealth Tax- Assets- Deemed Assets and Assets
Exempted from Tax – Wealth Tax Authorities – Offences and Penalties.

UNIT – III CENTRAL EXCISE LAWS 15

Nature- Scope and Basis of Levy of Central Excise Duty – Meaning of goods –
Manufacture and Manufacturer – Classification and Valuation of goods – Duty Payment and
Exemption Provisions – Provisions and Procedure Dealing with Registration and Clearance
of Goods – An Overview of Set– off of Duty Scheme.
UNIT – IV CUSTOMS LAWS 15
Legislative Background of the Levy – Appointment of Customs Officers – Ports –
Warehouses – Nature and Restrictions on Exports and Imports – Levy, Exemption and
Collection of Customs Duties- And Overview of Law and Procedure – Clearance of goods
from the Port, including Baggage – Goods Imported or Exported by Post and Stores and
goods in Transit Duty- Drawback Provisions.

UNIT – V CENTRAL SALES TAX LAWS 15

Evolution and Scope of Levy of Central Sales Tax – Inter – State Sale outside a State
and Sale in the course of Import and Export – Basic Principles – Registration of Dealers and
Determination of Taxable Turnover- Service Tax – Main Features of Service Tax; VAT –
Introduction to Value Added Tax- Recent Amendments

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Vinod Singhania & Kapil Singhania, Direct Taxes Law and Practice, Taxmann, 2014.
2. Chaturvedi & Pithisaria, Income Tax Act with Relevant Tax Allied Acts, Lexis Nexis,
2013.

REFERENCE BOOKS
st
1. B.B. Lal, Income Tax, Pearson Publications, New Delhi, 1 Edition, 2010.
th
2. Kailash Rai: Taxation Laws, Allahabad Law Agency, 9 Edition, 2007.
th
3. Vinod K. Singhania: Direct Taxation: Law and Practice of Income Tax, Taxman, 36
Edn, 2007.
 PROPERTY LAW INCLUDING EASEMENTS
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to focus on concept and classification of
property as well as principles governing transfer of immovable property and easements. The
prime focus will be on the study of the concept of ‘Property’, the ‘nature of property rights’
and the general principles governing the transfer of property. A detailed study of the
substantive law relating to particular transfers, such as sale, mortgage, lease, exchange, gift
and actionable claims will also be undertaken.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS 12

Jurisprudential Contours of Property – Possession and Ownership- Object and Scope
of The Transfer of Property, 1882- Concept and Meaning of Property- Interpretation Clause-
Definition of Transfer of Property- Subject Matter of Transfer- Persons Competent to
Transfer- Kinds of Property - Movable and Immovable Property - Tangible and Intangible
Property - Intellectual Property- Copyright — Trademarks- Patents and Designs.

UNIT – II GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TRANSFER 15

General Principles of Transfer of Property Whether Movable or Immovable – What
may be Transferred- Oral Transfer- Transfer for the benefit of Unborn Person- Rule Against
Perpetuity- Vested and Contingent Interests- Conditional Transfer- Doctrine of Election-
Apportionment- Transfer of Property by Ostensible Owner (Section 41)- Transfer by
Unauthorized Person who subsequently acquires Interest in Property Transferred- Transfer by
One Co-owner- Joint Transfer for consideration- Priority of Rights created by Transfer-
Fraudulent Transfer- Doctrine of Lis Pendens- Doctrine of Part-Performance.

UNIT – III SPECIFIC TRANSFERS OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTIES 15

Sale – Definition of Sale- Rights and Liabilities of Buyer and Seller- Marshalling by
Subsequent Purchaser- Mortgage – Definition of Mortgage and Kinds of Mortgage (Section
58-59)- Rights and Liabilities of Mortgagor (Section 60 to 66)- Rights and Liabilities of
Mortgagee (Section 67 to 77)- Priority (Section 78 to 80)- Doctrine of Subrogation- Charge
(Section 100)- Lease – Definition of Lease- Rights and Liabilities of Lessor and Lessee
(Section 105 to 108)- Different Modes of Determination of Lease (Section 111)- Gifts
(Section 122 to 129)- Exchanges and Actionable Claims.
UNIT – IV EASEMENTS 15
Easements Generally – Imposition – Acquisition and Transfer of Easements – Incidence of
Easements – Disturbance- Extinction- Suspension and Revival of Easements – Riparian Rights.

UNIT – V RECORDATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS 15

Laws Relating to Registration of Documents Affecting Property Relations-Investigation of
Title to The Property – Encumberance Certificates- Law Relating to Stamp Duties – Effects of Non
Payment of Stamp Duty – Inadmissibility and Impounding of Instruments.

TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Mulla, Transfer of Property Act, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 11 ed.,
2013.
th
2. V.P. Sarthy, Transfer of Property, Eastern Book Company, 5 Ed., Reprint 2015.
3. H.S. Gour, Transfer of Property.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Shukla S.N, Transfer of Property, Allahabad Law Agency, 2015.
2. SR Myneni, Law of Property (Transfer of Property, Easements and Wills), Asia Law
st
House, 1 Ed Reprint 2015.
th
3. J.D. Jain, Indian Easement Act, Allahabad Law Agency, 15 ed., Reprint 2011.
4. B.P. Mitra, Transfer of Property
5. Krishna Menon, Transfer of Property
6. Tiwari, Transfer of Property
7. Shaw, Lectures on Property Law
 WOMEN AND CRIMINAL LAW
Course Objective: Even after 50 years of Adoption of the Constitution, for women, equality with
man appears to be a distant mirage to be reached. Effective political representation of women in
Legislature and other forums too has become a difficult proposition to be acceptable. Breach of her
personality, through various forms of violence, too has not subsided. The course will Study, what
are the legal provisions enacted to ameliorate these situations with special emphasis on Indian
Municipal Law and what is the scope and shortcomings in the existing legal regime in this regard.

UNIT – I WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUNMENTS 15

UDHR- Convention on the Political Rights of Women 1953- CEDAW 1979-Declaration on
the Elimination of Violence Against Women 1993- Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Elimination of Discrimination of Women, 1999.

UNIT – II WOMEN IN PRE-CONSTITUTION AND POST - CONSTITUTION

PERIOD 15
Status of Women- Social and Legal Inequality - Social Reform Movement in India -
Legislative Response in India- Women in Post-Constitution Period- Gender Equality and
Protection Under the Constitution- Constitutional Provisions- Preamble - Art. 14, 15, 23-National
Commission for Women Act, 1990.

UNIT – III LAW RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN 15

Dowry Death- Honour Killings- Acid Attacks- Female Infanticide- Abetment to Suicide of
a Married Women- Outraging the Modesty of Women – Stalking- Kidnapping – Abduction-
Importation of Girl (Sec. 366-B)- Sexual Assault: Rape- Custodial Rape- Marital Rape- Gang
Rape- Adultery- Cruelty by Husband and Relatives of Husband (Sec. 498A).

UNIT – IV WOMEN AND SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS 15

Women and Social Legislation: Dowry Prohibition Law - Sex Determination Test - Law
Relating to Prevention of Immoral Trafficking in Women Act- Commission of Sati (Prevention)
Act, 1987- Law Relating to Domestic Violence - Law Relating to EveTeasing – Obscenity-
Indecent Representation of Women Act- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.

UNIT – V WOMEN AND OTHER LAWS 15

Unequal Position of Indian Women - Uniform Civil Code – Law of Divorce Under Hindu
Law- Muslim Law- Christian Law- Law of Maintenance- Sex Inequality in Inheritance Rights:
Right of Inheritance by Birth for Sons and not for Daughters – Inheritance Under Hindu Law-
Inheritance under Christian Law - Inheritance under Muslim Law - Matrimonial Property Law -
Right of Women to be Guardian of her Minor Sons and Daughters.
Factories Act, 1948 - Provisions Relating to Women- The Employees State Insurance Act,
1948- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 - Equal Remuneration Act 1976- Law Relating to Sexual
Harassment at Work Place.
TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
rd
1. Sathe S.P, Towards Gender Justice, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 3 Edition, 2011.
rd
2. Paras Dewan, Dowry and Protection to Married Women, Allahabad Law Agency, 3
Edition, 2013

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. Indu Prakash Singh, Women, Law and Social Change in India, Eastern Book House, 5
Edition, 2000.
2. Chattoraj, B.N.,Crime against Women: A Search for Peaceful Solution, LNJN-NICFS, New
nd
Delhi, 2 Edition, 2007.
th
3. Nomita Agarwal, Women and Law, New Century Publishing House, New Delhi, 4
Edition, 2005.
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW
Course Objective: The Information Technology Act, 2000 is called as the Cyber Law of India.
This Act has brought about multifarious changes in much other substantive and procedural
legislation such as the Contract Act, the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act etc. The aim
of this course is to make the learner understand various facets of Cyber Law and its impact on
modern world which has now been shrunken into a global village.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Concept of Information Technology and Cyber Space- Interface of Technology and Law -
Jurisdiction in Cyber Space and Jurisdiction in Traditional Sense - Internet Jurisdiction - Indian
Context of Jurisdiction - Enforcement Agencies-International Position of Internet Jurisdiction -
Cases in Cyber Jurisdiction.

UNIT – II INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT, 2000 10

Aims and Objects — Overview of the Act – Jurisdiction-Electronic Governance – Legal
Recognition of Electronic Records and Electronic Evidence -Digital Signature Certificates -
Securing Electronic Records and Secure Digital Signatures - Duties of Subscribers - Role of
Certifying Authorities - Regulators Under the Act-The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal -
Internet Service Providers and Their Liability – Powers of Police Under the Act – Impact of the Act
on Other Laws.

UNIT – III E-COMMERCE 12

E-Commerce - UNCITRAL Model - Legal Aspects of E-Commerce - Digital Signatures -
Technical and Legal Issues - E-Commerce, Trends and Prospects - E-taxation, E-Banking, Online
Publishing and Online Credit Card Payment - Employment Contracts - Contractor Agreements,
Sales, Re-Seller and Distributor Agreements, NonDisclosure Agreements- Shrink Wrap Contract-
Source Code- Escrow Agreements etc.

UNIT – IV CYBER LAW AND IPRS 12

Understanding Copy Right in Information Technology - Software - Copyright vs Patents
Debate - Authorship and Assignment Issues - Copyright in Internet - Multimedia and Copyright
Issues - Software Piracy –Patents - Understanding Patents - European Position on Computer
Related Patents - Legal Position of U.S. on Computer Related Patents - Indian Position on
Computer Related Patents – Trademarks - Trademarks in Internet - Domain Name Registration -
Domain Name Disputes & WIPO-Databases in Information Technology - Protection of Databases -
Position in USA,EU and India.

UNIT – V CYBER CRIMES 10

Meaning of Cyber Crimes–Different Kinds of Cyber Crimes – Cyber Crimes Under IPC,
Cr.P.C and Indian Evidence Law - Cyber Crimes Under the Information Technology Act,2000 -
Cyber Crimes Under International Law – Hacking- Child Pornography- Cyber Stalking- Denial of
Service Attack- Virus Dissemination- Software Piracy- Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Crime- Credit
Card Fraud- Net Extortion- Phishing etc - Cyber Terrorism - Violation of Privacy on Internet - Data
Protection and Privacy.

TOTAL: 54H

TEXT BOOKS
1. AnirudhRastogi, Cyber Law: Law of Information Technology and Internet, Lexis
st
NexisWadha, Nagpur, 1 ed., 2014.
rd
2. Vakul Sharma, Information Technology Law and Practice, Universal Law Publishers, 3
ed., 2011.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Harish Chander, Cyber Laws and IT Protection, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2012.
2. Nandan Kamath, Law Relating to Computers, Internet and Ecommerce, Universal Law
Publishing Co., Ltd., 2006.
3. PavanDuggal, Mobile Crime and Mobile Law, Saakshar Law Publications, 2013 Ed.
 LAW AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
Course Objective: The purpose of a course on forensic science is to provide law students with an
intensive focus on science and the legal process, and to give them in-depth knowledge of the
scientific methodologies and the quantification of evidence that have become a regular feature of
current-day civil and criminal litigation.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 12
History and Development of Forensic in India- Agencies in India-DDFSL, DFS, FSL,
RFSL, MFSL, CFSL, GEQD, NFB, NCRB, CID, CBI, IB, RAW, NIA etc- Legal Procedure in
Criminal Courts- Criminal Courts &Their Powers- Examination in Chief-Cross Examination-Re-
Examination- Court Questions- Evidence-Documentary Evidence: Importance of Medial
Certificates- Medico-Legal Reports- Dying Declaration- Death Certificate- Oral Evidence: Dying
Declaration-Deposition of a Medial Witness Taken in a Lower Court.

UNIT – II PERSONAL IDENTITY 10

Definition- Race,-Sex Determination- Anthropometry-Dactylography- Foot Prints- Scars-
Deformities- Tattoo Marks-Occupational Marks- Hand Writing- Clothes Personal Articles-Speech
& Voices- DNA-Finger Printing Gait- Post Mortem Examination: Objectives,-Rules- External
Examination- Internal Examination-Cause of Death Examination of the Biological Stains & Hairs:
Blood- Semen,- Saliva Stains- Hairs - Fibers

UNIT – III DEATH AND ITS MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECT 12

Definition, Mode of Death- Sudden Death-Sign of Death- Time since Death-Presumption of
Death-Presumption of Survivorship Deaths from Asphyxia: Introduction-Hanging-Strangulation-
Suffocation- Drowning- Injuries by Mechanical Violence: Introduction- Business & Contusions-
Abrasions- Wounds- Introduction to Fire Arms andAmmunitions- Medico-Legal Aspect of
Wounds: Nature of Injury- Examination of Injured Persons- Cause of Death from Wounds- Power
of Volitional-Acts after Receiving a Fatal Injury- Difference Between Wounds Inflicted During
Life &After- Difference Between Suicidal- Homicidal - Accidental Wounds.

UNIT – IV INSANITY IN ITS MEDICO-LEGAL ASPECT 10

Introduction-Cause of Mental Ill Health- Indication of Mental Health- Classification of
Mental Diseases-Feigned Mental ill health- Criminal Responsibility .
UNIT –V QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS 10
Standard Protocol for Collection of Suspected Document and Handwriting Samples-
Handwriting and Signature: Principle in Handwriting-Features of Handwriting - Stages in
Handwriting Development-Dispute Letters– Suicidal- Homicidal Letters- Anonymous- Other
Writings-Built-up Documents- Sequence of Strokes-Alteration- Addition and Obliteration of
Examination- Examination of Erasers- Age of Documents- Identification and Comparison of
Typescripts and Typist- Decipherment of Secret Writings- Indentations &Charred Documents-
Examination of Counterfeit Currency Notes- Indian Passports/Visas-Stamp Papers- Postal Stamps
etc.

TOTAL: 54H

TEXT BOOKS
1. Nanda, B.B. and Tewari, R.K., Forensic Science in India: A vision for the twenty first
th
century, Select Publishers, New Delhi, 4 Edition, 2001.
2. James, S. H. and Nordby, J. J.,Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and
rd
Investigative Techniques, CRC Press, USA, 3 Edition, 2003.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Guharaj, P. V., Chandran M. R.,ForensicMedicine,Universities Press Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad,
nd
2 Edition, 2006
2. Parikh C. K.,Parikh’s Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine and
th
Toxicology,CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., India, 6 Edition, 1999
3. Tewari R K., Sastry P. K. and Ravikumar K. V.,Computer Crime & Computer Forensics,
th
Select Publications, New Delhi, 7 Edition, 2003.
 DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Course Objective: This course enables the students to examine the theoretical constructs in the
concepts of development and development administration. It provides a clear understanding of the
development issues, strategies and approaches that should be considered under different national,
social, economic and administrative settings. The course provides information about the importance
on citizen participation in development.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Development Administration – Meaning- Nature and Scope- Importance - Development
Administration and Traditional Administration - Characteristics of Administration in Developed
and Developing Countries – Comparative Public Administration.

UNIT – II BUREAUCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 12

Changing Role of Bureaucracy in the Context of Liberalisation and Globalisation - Role of
Bureaucracy in Plan Formulation and Its Implementation in Development Administration –
Interactions Between Bureaucracy and Citizens – Evaluation of Bureaucracy.

UNIT – III PLANNING MACHINERY AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN INDIA 12

Development Programmes : Their Planning and Implementation – Projects and Plan
Formulation – Project Management - Planning Commission - National Development Council –
State Level Planning.

UNIT – IV ECOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 10

Sustainable Development - Environmental Hazards – Environment and Development –
Environmental Problems in India – Legislative Measures and Administrative Action.

UNIT – V CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT 10

Meaning and Importance – Methods of Participation – Participatory Mechanisms –
Participation of Women in Development – Requirements of Effective Citizen Participation.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Palekar, S.A., Development Administration, Phi Learning Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, Edition
2012.
2. Goel, S.L., Development Administration – Potentialities and Prospects, Deep & Deep
nd
Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2 Edition, 2009.

REFERENCE BOOKS
nd
1. Sapru, R.K., Development Administration, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2
Edition, 2012.
2. Shrivatsava, K.B., New Perspectives in Development Administration in India, Sterling
Publishers, New Delhi, 2000.
 LAW, POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Objective: The course aims to introduce to the students the basic understanding on Law
and Poverty. By studying this course, students would be able to understand the concept of poverty
and development and the role of different institutions at national and international level in dealing
with the issue of poverty.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPT OF POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT

08
Socio – Legal Perspective on Meaning of Poverty and Scope of Poverty – Social Welfare Schemes
and Legislations on Food, Education, Health, Shelter/ Housing, Security, Employment etc.

UNIT – II INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS 07

Principles and Role of Institutions in Reduction of Poverty – United Nations Organisation –
Millennium Development Goals – Poverty Reduction Initiatives of ILO and WTO.

UNIT – III POVERTY AND ACCESS TO SECURING JUSTICE 07

Right to free Legal Aid – Art. 21 of the Constitution of India – Section 304 of Criminal Procedure
Code – Rights of the Indigent Person – Civil Procedure Code – LokAdalats – Legal Services
Authorities Act, 1987.

UNIT – IV HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION FOR THE POOR 07

Constitutional Protection of Human Rights – Fundamental Rights – Directive Principles of State
Policy etc. – Human Rights Violations and Legal Protection – Child Labour – Prostitution – Land
Acquisition and Displacement etc.

UNIT – V RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT AND RIGHT OF THE POOR 07

Case Studies on the Areas of Conflict between Right to Development and Rights of the Poor.
TOTAL: 36 H
PRESCRIBED READINGS:
1. M. Govinda Rao, Development, Poverty and Fiscal Policy: Decentralisation of Institutions,
Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2000.
2. Radhakrishnan, Ray, Oxford Handbook of Poverty in India, Oxford University Press, New
York, 2005.
3. KhajaAjamuddin, Poverty in Urban Area, Adhyayana Publishers and Distributors, New
Delhi, 2006.
4. Deepali Pant Joshi, Poverty and Sustainable Development, Gyan Publications, New Delhi,
2006.
5. UpendraBaxi, Law and Poverty: Critical Essays, N.M. Tripathi, Bombay.
6. Sadhana Arya and Anupama Roy, Poverty, Gender and Migration, New Delhi, Sage
Publication, 2006.
 NSS
Course Objective: This paper ensures students to have a clear understanding of the basic concepts
of NSS and emphasizes on NSS programs and activities for the involvement of youth in
contributing to the society.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS OF NSS 6

History- Philosophy-Aims and Objectives of NSS – Emblem-Flag-Moto-Song-Badge etc –
Organisational Structure-Roles and Responsibilities of Functionaries.

UNIT – II NSS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 6

Concept of Regular Activities-Special Camping- Day Camps – Basis of Adoption of
Village/Slums-Methodology of conducting Survey – Financial Pattern of the Scheme – Other
Youth Programs/Schemes of GOI – Coordination with different Agencies - Maintenance of the
Diary.

UNIT – III UNDERSTANDING YOUTH 6

Definition-Profile of Youth-Categories of Youth-Issues-Challenges and Opportunities for
Youth – Youth as an Agent of Social Change – Delinquency – Impact of Information Technology
on Youth.

UNIT – IV COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION 6

Mapping of Community Stakeholders – Designing the Message in the Context of the
Problem and the Culture of the Community – Identifying Methods of Mobilization – Youth Adult
Partnership.

UNIT – V VOLUNTEERISM AND SHRAMDAN 6

Indian Tradition of Volunteerism – Need and Importance of Volunteerism – Motivation and
Constraints of Volunteerism – Shramdan as a part of Volunteerism.

TOTAL: 30H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Khwaja Ghulam Saiyidain, National Service Scheme – A Report, Ministry of Education,
Government Of India, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Kaikobad, N.F., Training and Consultancy needs in national service scheme, Tata Institute
of Social Sciences, Mumbai, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOK
1. Dilshad, M.B., National Service Scheme in India : A Case Study of Karnataka, Trust
Publications, University of Michigan, 2001.
 FRENCH – II
Course Objective: This course continues from the Level I in permitting the students to develop
further their language and communication skills in French. The learners will improve their stock of
vocabulary and will acquire more structures that will serve to put them more at ease when using
French in the classroom and outside. The course will enable the students to have an idea of the
French culture and civilization.

UNIT – I Leçons 10 – 11 6
Leçons : 10. Les affaires marchent,- 11. Un après midi à problemes- Réponsesaux questions
tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : Présent progressif, passérécent ou future proche - Complément
d’objet directe - Complément d’objetindirecte.

UNIT – II Leçons 12 – 13 6
Leçons : 12. Tout est bien qui fini bien,- 13. Aux armes citoyens – Réponsesaux questions
tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : Les pronoms « en ou y » rapporter des paroles - Les pronoms
relatifs que, qui, ou où ,

UNIT– III Leçons 14 – 15 6

Leçons 14. Qui ne risqué rien n’a rien,- 15. La fortune sourit aux audacieux –Réponses aux
questions tirés de la leçon - Grammaire : Comparaison – Lesphrases au passé composé

UNIT – IV Leçons 16 – 18 6
Leçons16 La publicite et nos reves 17 La france le monde 18 Campagnepublicitaire
Réponses aux questions tirés de la leçon - au Grammaire :- Lesphrases à l’ Imparfait - Les phrases
Future

UNIT – V COMPOSITION 6
A écrire une lettre de regret// refus à un ami concernant l’invitation d’une célébration reçue-
A écrire un essaie sur un sujet générale - A lire le passage etrépondre aux questions

TOTAL : 30H
TEXT BOOK
1. Jacky GIRARDER & Jean Marie GRIDLIG, « Méthode de Français PANORAMA », Clé
Intérnationale , Goyal Publication, New Delhi., Edition 2004

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. DONDO Mathurin, “ Modern French Course”, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.,
Edition 1997.
2. Paul Chinnappane“ GrammaireFrançaise Facile” , Saraswathi House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi,
Edition 2010.
SEMESTER – V
 CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE AND LIMITATION ACT
Course Objective: This course will pursue civil litigation through appellate courts
examining the corrective steps available in civil proceedings. Appellate litigation strategies
and choice of grounds for appellate / revision petitions are studied in the context of
provisions of the C.P.C. and rules of civil practice. Drafting exercises will form a major part
of the course. Continuing the study of civil procedure, the course also involves the study on
execution of decrees and orders of court and the procedures laid down for it. This course also
deals with the law of limitation as applicable to civil proceedings.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Civil Procedure Code Introduction- Distinction between procedural law and
substantive law – History of the Code- Extent and its Application- Definition- Suits-
Jurisdiction of the Civil Courts – Kinds of Jurisdiction – Bar on Suits – Suits of Civil Nature
(Sec.9); Doctrine of Res sub judice and Res Judicata (Sec. 10, 11 and 12)- Foreign Judgment
(Sec. 13, 14)- Place of Suits (Ss. 15 to 20)- Transfer of Cases (Ss. 22 to 25).

UNIT – II SUITS AND SUMMONS 15

Institution of Suits and Summons- (Sec. 26, O.4 and Sec. 27, 28, 31 and O.5)- Interest
and Costs (Sec. 34, 35, 35A, B)- Pleading: Fundamental Rules of Pleadings – Plaint and
Written Statement – Return and Rejection of Plaint – Defences – Set off – Counter Claim-
Parties to the Suit (O. 1)- Joinder- Misjoinder and non – Joinder of Parties – Misjoinder of
Causes of Action – Multifariousness.

UNIT – III PROCEDURES OF APPEARANCE AND EXAMINATION 15

Procedures of Appearance and Examination of Parties ( O.9, O.18 ) – Discovery-
Inspection and Production of Documents ( O.11 & O.13 ) – First Hearing and Framing of
Issues ( O.10 and O.14 ) – Admission and Affidavit ( O.12 and O.19 )– Adjournment ( O.17 )
– Death- Marriage – Insolvency of the Parties ( O.22 )– Withdrawal and Compromise of
Suits ( O.23 ) – Judgment and Decree ( O.20 ) - Execution ( Sec. 30 to 74, O.21 ) - General
Principal of Execution – Power of Executing Court – Transfer of Decrees for Execution –
Mode of Execution– A) Arrest and Detention, B) Attachment, C) Sale.
UNIT – IV SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES 15
Suits by or against Governments (Sec. 79 to 82, O.27)- Suits by Aliens and by or
against Foreign Rulers, Ambassadors (Sec. 85 to 87)- Suits relating to Public Matters (Sec. 91
to 93)- Suits by or against Firms (O.30)- Suits by or against Minors and Unsound Persons
(O.32)- Suits by Indigent Persons (O.33)- Inter – Pleader Suits (Sec. 88, O.35)- Interim
Orders- Commissions (Sec. 75, O.26 )- Arrest before Judgment and Attachments before
Judgment ( O.38 )- Temporary Injunctions (O.39)- Appointment of Receivers (O.40)-Appeals
(Ss. 90 to 109, O.41, 42, 43, 45 )- Reference – Review and Revision (Ss. 113, 114, 115, O.46,
O.46 )- Caveat ( Sec. 144.A )– Inherent Powers of the Court ( Ss. 148, 149, 151 ).

UNIT – V LIMITATIONS ACT, 1963 15

Definitions – Suits- Appeals & Application (Ss. 3-11)- Computation of Period of
Limitation (Ss. 12-24)- Acquisition of Ownership by Possession (Ss. 25-27).

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Mulla; The Code of Civil Procedure, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Publications,17 edn,
2007.
th
2. C.K. Takwani; Civil Procedure, Eastern Book Company Lucknow, 6 edn, 2009.

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. Sarkar, Code of Civil Procedure,Wadhawa Publications Nagpur, 11 edn, 2006.
2. M.P. Jain; The Code of Civil Procedure, Wadhawa Publications, Nagpur, 2007
rd
3. A.K. Nandi & S.P. Sen Gupta, The Code of Civil Procedure, 3 edn, 2009, Kamal
Law House, Kolkata.
 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE INCLUDING JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT &
PROBATIONOF OFFENDERS ACT
Course Objective: The course on Criminal Procedure Code is aimed at driving the students
on how the pre-trial, trial and the subsequent process are geared up to make the
administration of criminal justice effective. The course will acquaint the student with
organisation of the functionaries under the Code, their power and functions at various stages
and the procedure according to which these powers and functions are to be exercised.

UNIT – I DEFINITIONS AND AUTHORITIES UNDER THE CODE 15

Important Definitions Under the Code – Constitution of Different Criminal Courts
and Officers - Public Prosecutors and Assistant Public Prosecutors – Power of Courts and
Superior Officers of Police – Distinction Between Cognizable and Non- Cognizable,
Summons and Warrant Cases-Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences and Compoundable and
Non-Compoundable Offences.

UNIT – II ARREST OF PERSONS AND PRE TRIAL PROCESS 15

Arrest of Persons Without Warrant- Procedure- Rights of an Arrested Person-
Provisions as to Bail and Bonds- Process to Compel Appearance of Persons: Summons-
Warrant of Arrest- Proclamation and Attachment- Process to Compel Production of Things:
Summons to Produce Things- Search Warrant- Other Provisions Relating to Search and
Seizure- Information to the Police and Their Powers to Investigate: Conditions Requisite-
Complaints to Magistrate- Commencement of Proceedings Before Magistrate.

UNIT – III FAIR TRIAL AND PRELIMINARY PLEAS TO BAR THE TRIAL 15
Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials (Section 177-189); Conception
of Fair Trial - Presumption of Innocence – Venue of Trial- Right of the Accused to Know the
Accusation (section 221- 224) and Accusation be held in the Accused’s Presence- Right of
Cross- Examination and Offering Evidence in Defence-The Accused Statement- Right to
Speedy Trial; Time Limitations- Rationale and Scope (section 468 - 473)- Pleas of Autrefois
Acquit and Autrefois Convict (Section 300).
UNIT – IV CHARGE AND TRIAL PROCEDURE 15
Charge (Section 211-224)- General Provisions as to Enguries and Trials- The
Judgement and Sentences Under the Code: Submission of Death Sentence for Confirmation
With Emphasis on Referred Trial- Appeals- Reference and Revision- Transfer of Criminal
Cases- Execution-Suspension and Comutation of Sentences: Death Sentence- Imprisonment
with Emphasis on Default Sentence- Levy of Fine- General Provisions Regarding Execution-
Suspension- Remission and Commutation of Sentences- Inherent Powers of the High Court
and Power of Superintendence by High Court over Judicial Magistrates.

UNIT – V JUVENILE JUSTICE ACT, PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ACT AND

PREVENTIVE PROVISIONS IN THE CODE 15
Juvenile Delinquency- Nature and Magnitude- Juvenile Court System- Treatment and
Rehabilitation of Juveniles- Legislative and Judicial Protection of Juvenile Offender-
Juvenile Justice Act, 2000- Recent Amendments.
Probation of Offenders Law- Mechanism- Problems and Prospects of Probation-
Suspended Sentence- Judicial Approach.
Security for Keeping the Peace and Good Behaviour- Suspected Persons- Habitual
Offenders- Imprisonment in Default of Security: Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children
and Parents (Sec. 125- 128)- Enforcement of Order of Maintenance- Prevention of Public
Nuisance.

TOTAL: 75 Hours
TEXT BOOKS

1. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Code of Criminal Procedure - Covering The Criminal
th
Law(Amendment) Act, 2013, Lexis Nexis Wadhwa, Nagpur 19 Ed, 2013.
2. S C Sarkar, The Law of Criminal Procedure, 2nd (Reprint), 2010, Lexis Nexis
th
Wadhwa, Nagpur, 11 ed., 2015.
3. Kelkar, Outlines of Criminal Procedure

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. K N Chandrasekharan Pillai, R V Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure, Eastern Book
th
Company, Lucknow, 6 Ed. 2014.
2. Woodroffe: Commentaries on Code of Criminal Procedure, 2 Vols. Law Publishers
India Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Ed., Reprint 2014.
3. P. Ramanatha Iyer, Code of Criminal Procedure
 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Course Objective: This course helps the students to understand the various characteristics of
Administrative Law. It enables the students to acquire knowledge about the body of law that
governs the administration and regulation of government agencies. The student acquires
knowledge on the administrative functions and the manner in which it is implemented by the
administrators for an able government.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Definition- Nature and Scope of Administrative Law – Evolution of Administrative
Law – Difference Between Constitutional Law and Administrative Law - Rule of Law –
Doctrine of Separation of Powers - Classification of Administrative Actions.

UNIT – II DELEGATED LEGISLATION 15

Definition – Delegated Legislation in India – Types- Advantages and Limitations –
Permissible Delegation – Impermissible Delegation – Control Over Delegated Legislation –
Conditional Delegation.

UNIT – III ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 15

Functions of Administration – Quasi Legislative Function – Pure Legislative Function
– Quasi Judicial Function – Pure Judicial Function - Purely Administrative Function.

UNIT – IV PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE

TRIBUNALS 15
Doctrine of Bias – Audi Alteram Partem Rule – Meaning- Characteristics and Growth
of Administrative Tribunals – Difference Between Administrative Tribunal and Courts –
Procedure in the Functioning of Tribunals - Administrative Tribunals in India.

UNIT– V ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND JUDICIARY 15

Administrative Discretion – Judicial Control Over Administration – Judicial and
Other Remedies – Types of Remedies – Types of Equitable Remedies - Writ Jurisdiction of
Supreme Court and High Courts - Ombudsman in India – Lokpal and Lokayukta- Central
Vigilance Commission – Public Interest Litigation.

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
nd
1. Durga D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 2
Edition, 2009.
th
2. Massey, I.P., Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 5 Edition, 2008.

REFERENCE BOOKS
rd
1. Griffith and Street, Principles of Administrative Law, London, 3 Edition, 2006.
th
2. Kesari, U.P.D, Lectures on Administrative Law, Central Law Agency, 15 Edition,
Allahabad, 2005.
rd
3. Takwani, Thakker, C.K., Lectures on Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company, 3
Edition, Lucknow, 2003.
 COMPANY LAW
Course Objective: The course is designed to understand the formation, management and
other activities of the companies. In view of the important developments that have taken
place in the corporate sector, the new Companies Act, 2013 have come into force. This
course aims to impart the students, the corporate management, control, possible abuses, the
remedies and government regulation of corporate business and winding up of companies.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
Meaning of Company- Essential Characteristics- Corporate Personality- Forms of
Corporate and non- Corporate Organisations- Public and Private Sector- Functions and
Accountability of Companies-Recent Amendments.
Incorporation, Memorandum of Association- Doctrine of Ultra Vires, Articles of
Association- Binding Force Alteration- Doctrine of Constructive Notice and Indoor
Management- Exceptions, Prospectus- Issue- Contents- Promoters- Position- Duties and
Liabilities.

UNIT – II SHAREHOLDERS AND DIRECTORS 15

Shares- General Principles- Share Certificate and its Objects- Transfer of Shares-
Restrictions on Transfer- Relationship between Transferor and Transfers- Issues of Shares at
Premium and Discount, Shareholder- Who can be and who cannot be- Forfeiture and
Surrender of Shares- Lien on Shares, Share Capital- Kinds- Alteration and Reduction of
Share Capital.
Directors- Position- Appointment- Qualifications, Vacation of Office- Removal,
Resignation- Powers and Duties of Directors- Meeting, Registers, Loans Remuneration of
Directors- Managing Directors and Other Managerial Personnel, Meetings- Kinds Procedure-
Voting.

UNIT – III DIVIDENDS, DEBENTURES, BORROWING POWERS 15

Dividends- Payment- Capitalisation of Bonus Shares- Borrowing- Powers- Effects of
Unauthorised Borrowings- Charges and Mortgages. Debentures- Meaning- Floating Charge-
Kinds of Debentures- Shareholder and Debenture holder- Remedies of Debenture Holders.
UNIT – IV MAJORITY RULE AND OTHER ALLIED ASPECTS 15
Majority Rule: Protection of Minority Rights, Prevention of Oppression and
Mismanagement, Who can Apply- When he can Apply- Powers of the Court and of the Central
Government.
Private Companies- Nature Advantages Conversion into Public Company- Foreign
Companies- Government Companies- Holding and Subsidiary Companies, Investigation-Powers,
Reconstruction and Amalgation, Defunct Companies. National Company Law Tribunal, Powers
and Functions.

UNIT – V WINDING UP 15
Types- By Court- Reasons- Grounds- Who Can Apply- Procedure- Appointment of
Liquidators- Powers and Duties of Liquidator- Powers of Court and Consequences of Winding Up
Order- Voluntary Winding Up by Members and Creditors Winding Up Subject to Supervision of
Court- Liability of Past Members- Payment of Liabilities- Prefential Payments- Unclaimed
Dividends- Winding Up of Unregistered Company.

TOTAL: 75H

TEXT BOOKS
th
1. Avtar Singh, Company Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 16 ed., 2015.
2. ICSI, Companies Act 2013, Institute of Company Secretary of India, 2013 ed.

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. Lalit Kakkar, Companies Act, 2013 Along With New Rules & Forms, Young Global, 4 ed.,
2015.
2. Ramaiya, Ramaiya Guide to the Companies Act, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa,
th
Nagpur, 18 ed., 2014.
st
3. Karn Gupta, Company Law, Lexis Nexis India, 1 ed., 2013.
 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Course Objective: This course aims to study the existing (copyright, patent, trademark and
designs) and emerging (computer software) forms of intellectual property in terms of Indian law
and policy as well as new international demands and trends. Besides, the course will examine the
philosophical foundations of recognizing intellectual property rights, its relation with public interest
and socio-economic development and the demands of equity and compulsions of international
trade.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 15
The Meaning of Intellectual Property – Forms of Intellectual Property-Copyright-
Trademarks-Patents and Designs – New Forms as Plant Varieties and Geographical Indications -
Introduction to the Leading International Instruments Concerning Intellectual Property Rights-The
Berne Convention- Universal Copyright Convention-The Paris Convention- TRIPS-The World
Intellectual Property Rights Organization (WIPO) and The UNESCO.

UNIT – II SELECTED ASPECTS OF THE LAW OF COPYRIGHT IN INDIA 15

Historical Evolution of the Copyright Law – Meaning of Copyright - Copyright in Literacy-
Dramatic and Musical Works – Copyright in Sound Records and Cinematograph Films –
Ownership of Copyright – Assignment and License - Copyright Authorities - Infringement of
Copyright and Remedies Including Anton PillorInjunctive Relief in India.

UNIT – III TRADEMARKS 15

The Rationale of Protection of Trademarks as an Aspect of Commercial and of Consumer
Rights- Definition and Concept of Trademarks – Registration of Trademark - Authorities Under the
Trademark Act – Passing Off and Infringement – Remedies.

UNIT – IV PATENTS 15
Concepts and Historical View of the Patents - Process of Obtaining a Patent-Authorities -
Procedure for Filling Patents-Patent Co-operation Treaty – Prior Publication or Anticipation -
Rights and Obligations of a Patentee - Compulsory Licences – Infringement - Defences -
Injunctions and Related Remedies.
UNIT – V MISCELLANEOUS 15
Geographical Indication Act – Meaning, Scope and Relevance-New Plant Culture and
Breeds Act-Industrial Designs – Registration of Designs – Infringement in Industrial DesignsUnder
Indian Designs Act, 2000- Emerging Trends- Need for National Legislation for Protection of Trade
Secrets and Confidential Information.

TOTAL: 75H
TEXT BOOKS
nd
1. V.K. Ahuja, Law Relating to Intellectual Property Law, Lexis Nexis, 2 ed., 2013.
2. N.S. Gopalakrishnan& T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book
nd
Company, 2 ed., 2014.

REFERENCE BOOKS
th
1. B.L. Wadhera, Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Universal Law Publishing, 5 ed.,
2014.
rd
2. S. Narayan, Intellectual Property Law in India, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad, 3 ed.,
2005.
3. Holyoak & Torreman, Intellectual Property Law, Oxford University Press, New York, 2010
Ed.
 MEDIA LAW
Course Objective: The phrase ‘Media Law’ can be defined as laws that regulate the acclivities of
the Media. There is no country in the world where there are no media or press laws or where the
press is not expected to operate within the ambit of the law. However, given the fact that freedom
of the press is an essential requirement for democracy like India, the laws governing the press are
those which only seek to protect the fundamental rights of individuals and ensure the maintenance
of peace and tranquility. Such laws are the laws of defamation, sedition, copyright, plagiarism,
privacy, etc. Thus, the aim of this Course is to make the students understand about the various
facets of Media Law and its impact on the society.

UNIT – I MEDIA & PUBLIC POLICY 10

0
Disseminating the Facets of Media – Understanding the Concept of Media- History of
Media, Theories of Media and Evolution of Media.
History of Media Legislation – Media Legislation, The British Experience; Media
Legislation in U.S; Media Legislation in Indian Context- MEDIA ETHICS: Basic Ethical Theory-
Historical Perspective On Ethics.

UNIT – II MEDIA IN THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK 12

Freedom of Expression in Indian Constitution – Interpretation of Media Freedom- Issues of
Privacy- Newsprint Control order – Interpretation of Media freedom – Issues of Privacy – Right to
Information – Case studies on Media and Free expression – Laws of defamation: Defamation of
Character- Libel and Slender- Defences Against Defamation- obscenity, blasphemy and sedition –
Contempt of Court Act.

UNIT – III MEDIA- REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 12

Legal Dimensions of Media – Media & Criminal Law (Defamation / Obscenity/Sedition)-
Media & Tort Law (Defamation & Negligence)- Media & Legislature – Privileges of the
Legislature- Media & Judiciary – Contempt of Court- Media & Executive – Official Secrets Act-
Media & Journalists – Working Journalists (Conditions of Service) Act & Press Council Act.
Self Regulation& Other Issues – Media and Ethics: Self-Regulation Vs Legal Regulation-
Media & Human Rights- Issues Relating to Entry of Foreign Print Media.
UNIT – IV CONVERGENCE & NEW MEDIA 10
Understanding Broadcast Sector – Evolution of Broadcast Sector - Airwaves and
Government Control – Open Skies Policy – Licensing Issues in Broadcast Sector.
Legislative Efforts on Broadcast Sector – Prashar Bharti Act 1990 – Broadcasting Bill-
Cinematography Act 1952 – Cable T.V. Networks (regulation) Act of 1995.
Opening of Airwaves – Public Policy Issues on Airwaves- Community Radio Advocacy-
The New Media of Internet – Evolution of Internet as New Media- Regulating the Internet-
I.T. Act of 2000 and Media- Convergence Bill (to be enacted)- Regulatory Commissions of New
Media- Indian Telegraph Act of 1885.

UNIT – V MEDIA- ADVERTISEMENT & LAW 10

Regulation of Advertising- Ethical Issues in Advertising- Concept of Advertisement –
Advertisement & Ethics – Advertisement Act of 1954 – Indecent Representation (prohibition) Act,
1986 – The Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable) Advertisements Act of 1954 – Issues of
Consumer Protection – Competition Bill and Impact on Advertisements.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Justice P B Sawant & P K Bandhopadhya, Advertising Law and Ethics, Universal Law
Publishing Co Pvt Ltd., 2002.
th
2. Durga Das Basu, Law of the Press, Lexis Nexis, 5 Ed., 2010.

REFERENCE BOOKS
st
1. Taxmanns, Telecom Broadcasting and Cable Laws, Taxmann, 1 ed., 2004.
2. Universal, Press Media and Telecommunications Laws, Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt
st
Ltd., 1 Ed., 2005.
3. M. Neelamalar, Media Law and Ethics, PHI Publishers, 2009.
 UNCITRAL MODEL LAWS
Course Objective: The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
was established by the United Nations General Assembly "to promote the progressive
harmonization and unification of international trade law". The aim of this Course is to give the
students a preliminary insight about the working of UNCITRAL and the various Model Laws
published by the Organization.

UNIT – I UNCITRAL & INTERNATIONAL TRADE – AN INTRODUCTION 10

What is UNCITRAL – Its Role- Mandate- Membership- Constitution and Functions-
UNCITRAL and Other International Organisations- The Need for International Legal Regulation in
the Context of Conflict of Laws- The Function of International Treaties- Conventions and Model
Codes- The Role of UNCITRAL in the Promotion and Regulation of International Trade.

UNIT – II ORGANIZATION AND METHODS OF WORK 12

UNCITRAL (the Commission)- Working Groups – Participation at Sessions of UNCITRAL
and its Working Groups- Secretariat.

UNIT – III WORK OF UNCITRAL 12

Selection of the Work Programme- Techniques of Modernization and Harmonization –
Legislative Techniques- Contractual Techniques- Explanatory Techniques- Uniform Interpretation
of Legislative Texts- Case Law on UNCITRAL Texts- Coordinating the Work of Other
Organizations- UNCITRAL’S Position within the United Nations System- Activities- Conventions
and Model Laws.

UNIT – IV UNCITRAL MODEL LAW ON INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL

ARBITRATION 10
Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration – Law of Arbitration in India – Types
of Arbitration - Appointment of Arbitrators – Procedure – Judicial Intervention – Venue –
Commencement – Award - Time Limit- Enforceability- Interest- Recourse Against Award –
Appeals – Conciliation and Compromise – Enforcement of Foreign Awards – Arbitration Agencies
– ICADR- ICA- Chambers of Commerce- Alternate Disputes Resolution.
UNIT – V UNCITRAL – INSOLVENCY LAWS AND SALE OF GOODS 10
Insolvency Laws in India – Personal Insolvency- Corporate Insolvency and Cross Border
Insolvency- UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross Border Insolvency- UNCITRAL Legislative Guide
to Insolvency Law- UN Convention on International Sale of Goods – A Comparative Analysis with
the Indian Counterpart.

TOTAL: 54H

TEXT BOOKS
1. UNCITRAL, A Guide to UNCITRAL: Basic facts about the United Nations Commission on
International Trade Law, Published by the United Nations, Vienna (2013).
2. Franco Ferrari, The Draft UNCITRAL Digest and Beyond: Cases, Analysis and Unresolved
Issues in the UN Sales Convention, Sweet and Maxwell, London (2004).

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. David D. Caron & Lee M. Caplan, The UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules: A Commentary,
st
Oxford University Press, 1 ed., 2013.
2. UNCITRAL, UNCITRAL Model Laws After 25 Years: Global Perspectives on International
st
Commercial Arbitration, Juris Net, LLC, 1 ed., 2013.
rd
3. Michael Buhler, Handbook of ICC Arbitration, Sweet & Maxwell, London, 3 ed., 2014.
 HEALTH LAW
Course Objective: This course provides an introduction to the legal foundations of health care in
India. The course is designed to identify and analyse legal issues in health care. The content of this
course addresses health law- international and national perspective and relationship between health
law and medical ethics.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 10
Public Health as a Index of Development- Reproductive Health- Abortion- Assistant
Reproduction- Pre-natal Diagnosis- Emergency Care- Geriatric Care- Health Promotion-
Contagious Diseases Control- National Health Policy- Health Insurance in India- Legal Aspect of
Private Health Practice- Medical Negligence and Malpractices- Duties of Hospitals Regarding
Medico- Legal Cases.

UNIT – II HEALTH LAW AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE 12

International Perspective- Right to Health as a Fundamental Right in India- Mental Health
Law- Realisation of Right to Health- Private Health Sector Regulation- Barriers to Health Care-
Social- Economic- Religious- Legal and Other Barriers- Approaches of Judiciary.

UNIT – III HEALTH LAW AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION 12

Right to Know- Universal Acceptance- Position in Common Law- Constitutional Law-
Human Rights Perspective- Access to Medical Records- Confidentiality- Informed Consent-
Euthanasia- Right to Refuse Treatment- Legal Status of Body Parts.

UNIT – IV HEALTH AND OTHER LAWS 10

Consent to Treatment- Nature- Elements- Withdrawl of Consent- Limits- Incompetent
Patients- Best Interest Rule- Mental Health Act, 1987- Mental Health Authorities- Admission and
Dention in Psychiatric Hospitals- Protection of Human Rights of Mentally Ill Persons- Medical
Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971- The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994: Authority
for the Removal of Human Organs- Removal of Organs in Case of Unclaimed Bodies in Hospital-
Restrictions on Removal of Human Organs- Legal Liability of Medical Profession- Medical Audit.
UNIT – V HEALTH LAW AND MEDICAL ETHICS 10
Principles of Medical Ethics- Autonomy- Board of Medical Ethics by Medical
Council of India- Ethical Guidance for Research- Deontological Utilitarian Theories.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Health Law: A Guide for Professionals and Activists: M.C. Gupta: Edition- 1: (2002)
2. Micheal Davies- Text Book on Medical Law: Edition- 1: Vol. I: (2004)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Granville Austin, IndianConstitution, The Cornerstone of a Nation, New Delhi,
Oxford University Press, 3rd Edition, 2007
2. Health Law and Compliance Update 2017, Steiner, John E. Jr, Wolters Kluer Aspen
th
Pub., 6 Edn.
3. Health Law: Frameworks and Contexts, Anne- Maree Farrell, Hohn Devereux, Isabel
Karpin, Penelope Weller, Cambridge University Press, Vol. II, (2015).
 LAW ON EDUCATION
Course Objective: The paper attempts to introduce students about the legislations and
precedents regarding Education in India. The course also focusses on the contemporary
challenges facing the education sector in India.

UNIT I: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 08

History of Education in India – Education in Ancient and Medieval India – Education in
British India – Charles Wood Despatch – Setting up of new Universities in India - Role of the
British in Development of Education in India – Education in Post-Independence Era.

UNIT II: EDUCATIONAL POLICY IN INDIA 09

Commissions on Education – Parliamentary Committees – Schemes on Education – Child
Labour and Education Policy in Comparative Perspective – National Education Policy, 1986
and 2016.

UNIT III: LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK 07

Articles 16, 21A, 45, 51A – Provisions for SCs and STs in the Constitution – UGC Act –
AICTE – School Education.

UNIT IV: EDUCATION AS A RIGHT 06

Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 – Importance of Education for Children – Importance of
Primary Education and Secondary Education.

UNIT V: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES 06

UGC (NET, NEET) – All India Bar Examination (AIBE) – Quality and Nature of Higher
Education in India – Standardisation of Legal Education – Judicial Approach.
TOTAL: 36 Hours
Books for Reference:
1. Vinai Rai, Right to Education: The Way Forward, Jain Publication, New Delhi, 2010.
2. D.B. Rao, Right to Education, Neelkamal Publications Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, 2011.
 LEGAL AID
Course Objective: This course is designed to impart legal awareness to the common people
and also train students in granting legal service to needy.

The students would be required to attend at-least one Legal Literacy Camp and would also
prepare a note on a topic of Law, which might be of interest to general public. The main
emphasis of Legal Aid shall be:
1. Imparting instruction and having discussion in the class room concerning the concept,
applicability and scope of Legal Aid and LokAdalat.
2. The students would require to prepare a file and shall also present their views before the
groups so as to promote interaction among the different groups.
3. The venue to be adopted for Legal Aid camps shall be determined by the Director of
School of Law. However, while selecting the area for Legal Aid and Legal Literacy,
following points must be kept in mind:
a) Distance of the venue shall be within the limits of Chennai.
b) Likely response of the residents of the area, particularly Sarpanch has to be
recorded. Provision for preparing some material (written) in the local language
preferably for the purpose of general legal awareness and literacy has to be prepared.
4. The students shall maintain individual Legal Aid diaries during the conduct of Legal Aid
services. The observations made by the students shall be recorded in their respective diaries.
5. Students shall be evaluated for 100 marks based on
a) Conduct and contributions made in the Legal Aid Camp
b) Legal Aid diary maintained by the students.
SEMESTER – VI
 DRAFTING, PLEADING AND CONVEYANCING

Course Objective: The drafting of pleadings is an art. It demands a high degree of

professional skill and professional knowledge, expertise and experience. It must be borne in
mind that the rules of pleadings are intended to regulate the business and procedures of the
court. This course is aimed at equipping the students to do drafting of pleadings and
documents on their own with confidence, without any hesitation when they enter the lawyer's
profession. In conveyancing, drafting of documents like Sale Deeds, Lease Deeds, Mortgage
Deeds, Agreements, Service Contracts, etc. will be discussed. The related provisions of
Stamp Act and Registration Act along with the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act and
other enactments will also be made part of the class discussions.

UNIT – I FUNDAMENTAL RULES OF PLEADINGS 18

Introduction - Fundamental Rules of Pleadings- Plaint Structure - Parties to Suit-
Written Statement - Appeals – Reference- Review and Revision- Execution.

UNIT – II CIVIL PLEADINGS 18

Suit for Recovery Under XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908- Plaint-
Written Statement- Interlocutory Application- Original Petition- Affidavit- Suit for
Permanent Injunction - Suit for Specific Performance - Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 - Petition for Eviction Under the Rent Control Act-
Petition for Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration- Application for Grant of Succession
Certificate- Application for Grant of Compensation Under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988 - Application for Temporary Injunction Under Order 39 Rules 1 and 2 of the Code
of Civil Procedure, 1908- Application Under Order 39 Rule 2A of the Code of Civil
Procedure, 1908 - Caveat Under Section 148 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908-
Memorandum of Appeal and Revision.

UNIT – III GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL PLEADINGS 18

Application for Maintenance Under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 - Application for Grant of Anticipatory Bail and Regular Bail - Application for
Execution of a Decree - Criminal Complaint - Appeal/Complaint - Appeal/Revision in
Criminal Cases - Writ Petition Under Art. 226 and Art. 32 of the Constitution of India -
Special Leave Petition Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India- Memorandum of
Appeal and Revision.
UNIT – IV CONVEYANCING 18
Components of a Deed - Forms of Deeds and Notices – Promissory Note- Will and
Codicil- Trust Deed- Gift Deed- Agreement to Sell- Sale Deed - Indemnity Bond - Lease
Deed - General Power of Attorney - Special Power of Attorney - Relinquishment Deed -
Partnership Deed - Deed for Dissolution of Partnership - Mortgage Deed- Deed of Reference
to Arbitration - Notice to the Tenant - Notice Under Section 80 of Code of Civil Procedure,
1908 - Notice Under Section 434 of the Companies Act, 1956 - Reply to the Notice.

UNIT – V PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION PETITION 18

Drafting of Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation Petition Under Articles 32 and
226 of Indian Constitution – Concurrent Jurisdiction of the High Court and Supreme Court.

TOTAL: 90H

TEXT BOOKS
1. G.C. Mogha& S. N. Dhingra, Mogha’s, Law of Pleading in India with Precedents,
th
Eastern Law House, 18 edn, 2013.
2. R.N. Chaturvedi, Conveyancing and Drafting and Legal Professional Ethics, Eastern
th
Book Company, 7 edn, 2011.

REFERENCE BOOKS
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1. G.C. Mogha, Indian Conveyancer, Dwivedi Law, Agency 14 edn, 2009.
2. C. R. Datta& M.N. Das, D’Souza’s Form and Precedents of Conveyancing, Eastern
th
Law House, 13 edn, 2008.
3. CA Virendra Pamecha ,Public Interest Litigation (PIL) & How to File A Writ
st
Petition, Jain Book Agency, 1 edn, 2014.
 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, ACCOUNTANCY FOR LAWYERS, BAR- BENCH
RELATIONS AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Course Objective: The course is designed to imbibe students with high values of the
profession forming its basis so that they can live up to those standards in their professional
life. Research Methodology has been designed to get the student of law acquainted with the
scientific method of socio-legal research.

UNIT – I THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND ITS RESPONSIBILITIES 18

Development of Legal Profession in India- Privileges and Rights of Legal Profession-
Distinction from Other Profession- Admission and Enrolment of Advocates- Conduct in
Court- Professional Conduct in General - Privileges of a Lawyer- Salient Features of the
Advocates Act, 1961.

UNIT – II DUTIES TOWARDS THE COURT AND SOCIETY 18

Duty to the Court - Duty to the Profession - Duty to the Opponent - Duty to the Client
-Duty to the Self- Duty to the Public and the State- Duties to Render Legal Aid-
Differencebetween Duty and Interest

UNIT – III PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER MISCONDUCT 18

Selected Opinions of the Disciplinary Committees of Bar Councils on the Subjects-
Powers of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar Council of India - Procedure of Complaints
Against Advocates - Punishments for Misconduct and Remedies Against Order of
Punishment – Judgements Related with Professional Misconduct- i) Ex. Capt. Harish Uppal
v. Union of India A.I.R. 2003 S.C 739- ii) P.D. Gupta v. Ram Murthi AIR 1998 SC 283 – iii)
Shambhu Ram Yadav- v. Hanuman Das Khatry AIR 2001SC 2509 iv) Harish Chandra Tiwari
v. Baiju AIR 2002 SC 548 v) Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh v. KurapatiSatyanarayana AIR
2003 SC175.

UNIT – IV ACCOUNTANCY FOR LAWYERS 18

Need for Maintenance of Accounts – Books of Accounts that Need to be Maintained
– Cash Book, Journal and Ledger- Elementary Aspects of Book- Keeping - Meaning- Object-
Journal- Double Entry System- Closing of Accounts- The Cash and Bulk Transaction- The
Cash Book- Proper Journal Especially with Reference to Client’s Accounts – Ledger- Trial
Balance and Final Accounts – Commercial Mathematics.
UNIT – V LEGAL RESEARCH 18
Objective of legal research – kinds of research – Research Problem – Hypothesis –
Research Design – Research Methods and Tools –Collection of Data – Sampling Techniques
– Social and legal Survey – case methods – Questionnaire – Schedule – observation –
Interview – Report Writing – Use of Computers.
TOTAL: 90 Hours

SELECTED CASES
i) Re: Ajay Kumar Pandey, A.I.R 1997 SC 260
ii) SC bar Association v. U.O.I, AIR 1998 SC 1895,
iii) Nirmaljit Kaur v. State of Punjab, AIR 2006 SC 605
iv) ZahiraHabidullah Sheikh v. State of Gujarat, AIR 2006 SC 1367
v) Rajendra Sail v. M.P High Court Bar Association, AIR 2005 SC 2473.
vi) P.J. Ratnam v. D. Kanikaram, AIR 1964 SC 244.
vii) N. B. Mirzan v. The Disciplinary Committee of Bar Council of Mahastra and
Another, AIR 1972 SC 46
viii) Bar Council of Maharashtra Vs. M. V. Dabholkar etc. AIR 1976 SC 242,
ix) V. C. RangaduraiVs. D. Gopalan& Others, AIR 1979 SC 201
x) Supreme Court Bar Association Vs. Union of India, AIR 1998 SC 1895.
xi) Chandra Shekhar Soni Vs. Bar Council of Rajasthan& Others, AIR 1983 SC 1012

TEXT BOOKS
rd
1. AiyarRamanath, Legal Professional /Ethics, Indian Law Books.3 edn,2003.
2. Mallick, Advocates Act, Professional Ethics/Bench & Bar Relationship, Indian Law
Books, 2007.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1.J.P.S. Sirohi, Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers and Bench Bar Relations,
Allahabad Law Agency, 2015.
2. P. RamanathaAiyar, Legal & Professional Ethics–Duties & Privileges of a Lawyer, Lexis
rd
NexisButterworths, Wadhwa, Nagpur, 3 edn 2003, reprint 2009.
3. Wilkinson and Bhandarkar, Research Methodology.
4. Subramanyam, Advocates Act, Commentaries on Advocates Act with Bar CouncilRules
rd
(Central & States) with Professional Ethics & Allied Laws, Law PublishersIndia, 3 edn,
2010.
ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SYSTEM

Course Objective: Today alternative disputes resolution systems have become more relevant
than before both at local, national and international levels. Certain disputes, by nature are fit
to be resolved through specific method of resolution. Each of these dispute resolution
systems involves different style of planning and execution. The skills involved are also
different. This course trains the students in ADRs. The course teacher shall administer
simulation exercises for each of the methods.

UNIT – I Introduction to ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) 18

Meaning- Various Procedures of ADR- General- Different Methods of Dispute
Resolution- Inquisitorial Method- Adversarial Method- Other Methods – Both Formal and
Informal – Like Arbitration, Conciliation, Negotiation, Mediation etc.- Advantages and
Disadvantages of Above Methods- Need for ADRs- International Commitments- Domestic
Needs- Suitability of ADRs to Particular Types of Disputes- Civil Procedure Code and
ADRs.

UNIT – II ARBITRATION 18
Meaning of Arbitration - Attributes of Arbitration- General Principles of Arbitration-
Different Kinds of Arbitration- Qualities and Qualifications of an Arbitrator- Arbitration
Agreement and its Drafting- Appointment of Arbitrator- Principal Steps in Arbitration-
Arbitral Award- Arbitration Under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996- Writing
Arbitration Award- Ethical Issues in Arbitration- Conducting a Mock Arbitration.

UNIT – III CONCILIATION 18

Meaning - Different Kinds of Conciliation Facilitative, Evaluative, Court – Annexed,
Voluntary and Compulsory- Qualities of a Conciliator- Duties of a Conciliator- Role of a
Conciliator- Confidentiality and Neutrality- Stages of Conciliation- Procedure- Conciliation
Under Statutes – Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 - Family Courts Act, 1984 - Hindu Marriage
Act, 1955- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996- How to Write Award- Ethical Issues in
Conciliation.
UNIT – IV NEGOTIATION 18
Meaning – Theory of Negotiation- Different Styles of Negotiation - Different Approaches
to Negotiation - Phases of Negotiation – Positional Bargaining- Interest Based Bargaining or
Principled Negotiation- Preparation for Negotiation- Qualities of a Negotiator
– Collabrative Communication Skills- Negotiating Skills- Negotiation Exercises- Power to
Negotiate.

UNIT – V MEDIATION 18
Meaning - Qualities of Mediator - Role of Mediator - Essential Characteristics of the
Mediation Process – Voluntary, Collaborative, Controlled, Confidential, Informal, Impartial and
Neutral, Self-Responsible - Different Models of Mediation - Code of Conduct for Mediators-
Ethical Issues in Mediation- Mediation in India, Institutions, Their Role.

TOTAL: 90H
TEXT BOOKS
th
1. J. G. Merrills, International Dispute Settlement. U.K: Cambridge University Press, 5 edn,
2005.
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2. Avtar Singh, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern Book Company, 10 edn, 2013.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. G.K. Kwatra, The Arbitration and Conciliation Law of India, Universal Law Publications,
Delhi, 2000.
2. Markanda. P.C, Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation, Lexis
th
NexisButterworths&Wadhwa, Nagpur, 7 edn, 2009.
MOOT COURT EXERCISE, COURT VISIT / LAWYERS CHAMBER AND INTERNSHIP
Course Objective: This course is designed to hone advocacy skills in the students. Moot Courts
are simulation exercises geared up to endow students with facility in preparation of written
submissions and planning, organising and marshalling arguments in the given time so as to
convince the presiding officer. The students should familiarize themselves with the various stages
of trial in civil and criminal cases. They should be exposed to real court experience. Further they
should imbibe the skills of client interviewing. This component may be planned to be part of the
internship.

UNIT – I INTRODUCTION 18
Scope and Importance - A Brief Idea on What a Moot Court is All About - The Benefits of
Going for Moot Court Competitions - How it Works To have a General Knowledge on the
Different Aspects of Law- Sources of Law – Statute, Precedents, Customs , Treatise, Logic and
Reasoning - Hierarchy of Courts - Different Kinds of Courts.

UNIT – II RESEARCH LIBRARY 18

Research- How to Research for Cases - How to Research Different Journals and
Publications - Online Research.

UNIT – III MODE OF CITATIONS 18

The Blue Book Citations- How to Read Case Laws.

UNIT – IV MEMORIAL 18
How to Approach a Problem - Identifying the Issues Using Different Resource Authorities
to Substantiate the Arguments Framed for Both Sides - How to Quote Cases and Other Authorities
in the Memorial - Bibliography.

UNIT – V ORAL PRESENTATION 18

Language- Court Manners- Citing Authorities - Appearance Emphasis on the Law -
Thorough Knowledge of the Facts - Application of the Facts to the Question Asked.

TOTAL: 90H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Dr. Kailash Rai, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial
th
Proceedings, Jain Book Agency, 5 edn, 2012.
st
2. Abhinandan Malik, ‘Moot Courts and Mooting’, Eastern Book Company, 1 edn, 2015.

REFERENCE BOOKS
3. Dr. S.P. Gupta, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial Proceedings,
rd
Jain Book Agency, 3 edn, 2012.
4. Dr. S.P. Gupta, Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations and Participation in Trial Proceedings,
rd
Jain Book Agency, 3 edn, 2012.
 PENOLOGY AND VICTIMOLOGY
Course Objective: This course offers a specialist understanding of criminal policies including
theories of punishment, their supposed philosophical and sociological justifications and the
problem of exercise of discretion in sentencing. In addition the course introduces students to the
discipline of victimology which will shift the study from accused centric approach to much needed
victim centric approach.

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION 10
Dimensions of Crime in India- Nature and Extent- Reporting of Crime Statistics- Problem
of Accurate Reporting- Victim Studies- Self- Reporting- Cost of Crime- Factors for Evaluating the
Rate of Crime in India- Criminal Justice System: The Police System- Structural Organization of
Police- Mode of Recruitment and Training- Powers and Duties of Police- Cr.P.C. and Other Laws-
Constitutional Imperatives- Relationship Between Police and Prosecution- Liability of Police for
Custodial Violence- Police and Public Relations.

UNIT – II PUNISHMENT OF OFFENDERS 12

Discarded Modes of Punishment: Corporal Punishment- Whipping and Flogging-Mutilation
and Branding- Transportation Exile- Public Execution- Punishments Under the Indian Criminal
Law: Capital Punishment- Imprisonment- Fine- Cancellation or Withdrawl of Licences etc.

The Prison System: Administrative Organization of Prisons- The Jail Manual- Prisoners
Classification: Male- Female- Juvenile- Adult- Under-Trial- Prison Reforms: Open Prisons-
Violation of Prison Code and its Consequences.

UNIT – III TREATMENT AND CORRECTION OF OFFENDERS 12

Need for Reformation- Rehabilitation- Classification of Offenders- Participation of Inmates
in Community Services- Role of Psychiatrists- Social Workers- Vocational and Religious
Education- Group Counselling and Re-Socialization Programme.

UNIT – IV RE-SOCIALIZATION PROCESS 10

The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958- Mechanism of Probation and Standards of Probation
Services- Problems and Prospects of Probation- Suspended Sentence- Parole: Nature- Authority for
Granting Parole- Supervision Paroles- Parole and Conditional Release- Problems of Released
Offenders- Attitude of the Community Towards Released Offenders- Prisoner Aid Society-
Voluntary Organization- Governmental Action.
UNIT – V VICTIM REDRESSEL MECHANISM 10
Nature and Development- Expanding Dimensions- Typology of Victims- Vulnerable
Groups- Child Victims- Female Victims- Victims of Sexual Offences- Changing Trends in Legal
Protection of Victims- Restorative and Reparative- Concept of Compensation: Compensation by
Application of Article 21- Victim and Criminal Justice- Emerging Trends and Policies- Impact in
the Indian Legal System- Role of Courts in India- Role of National Human Rights Commission.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ahmed Siddique, Criminology: Problems and Perspective, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2008.
2. N.Y. Paranjpe, Criminology and Penology, , Central Law Publications, Allahabad, 2008.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. ParkashTalwar, Victimology, Isha Books, Delhi, 2006
2. SumainRai, Law Relating Plea Bargaining, Orient Publishing Company, 2007
th
3. Dr. S.S.Srivastava, Criminology, Penology &Victimology, 4 edn, 2012,Repr
 COMPETITION LAW
Course Objective: It is necessary to introduce students to the laws that are designed from time to
time in keeping with the policy of the government to prevent unfair trade competition and
protection of consumers. These laws have changed over a period of time in accordance with the
demands of changing times. The laws are to be geared up to pass on the benefit of competition to
consumers. These laws are to be reviewed and appreciated in this course.

UNIT – I CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS 10

Regulating Trade- Salient Features of MRTP Act, 1986- Salient Features of Consumer
Protection Act, 1986.

UNIT– II FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT 12

Sherman Antitrust Act, 1890- Relevant Provisions of Clayton Act, 1914- Relevant
Provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act- Salient Features of U.K. Competition Act, 1998.

UNIT – III THE COMPETITION ACT, 2002 12

Preliminary- Prohibition of Certain Agreements- Abuse of Dominant Position and
Regulation of Combinations.

UNIT– IV COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA 10

Objectives of the Commission- Composition of the Commission- Duties- Powers and
Functions of the Commission- Notable Cases.

UNIT – V DUTIES OF DIRECTOR GENERAL 10

Penalties- Competition Advocacy- Important Judgments of the Supreme Court.

TOTAL: 54H
TEXT BOOKS
1. Ramappa, T., Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments, OUP India,
rd
3 Edition ,2013.
th
2. Richard Whish& David Bailey, Competition Law, OUP Oxford, 7 Edition, 2012.

REFERENCE BOOKS
st
1. Agarwal, V.K.,CompetitionAct,Bharat Law House, New Delhi, 1 Edition, 2011.
st
2. Richard Whish, Competition Law, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1 Edition, 2009.
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3. Avtar Singh, Competition Law, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 1 Edition, 2012.
 GENDER JUSTICE AND FEMINIST JURISPRUDENCE
Course Objective: The need to study gender justice as a special subject is because the
constitutional guarantees have not achieved the necessary results. The Constitution guarantees
equality of status and opportunity and no discrimination inter alia on ground of sex. The course will
concentrate on gender perspectives and study impact of legal provisions on patriarchal values.

UNIT – I GENDER JUSTICE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA 12

Social Justice and Gender Justice- Inter-relationship- Preamble of the Constitution –
Equality Provisions in Fundamental Rights-Articles 14, 15 and 16, Articles 21 and 23- and
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Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties- Reservation Under 73 and 74
Constitutional Amendments- Judicial Approaches to Equality- Formal and Substantive Equality –
Sameness, Correctionist and Protectionist Approaches of Judiciary- Role of Human Rights
Commission- Women’s Commission and Judiciary in Ensuring Gender Justice.

UNIT – II GENDER JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL APPROACH 12

Gender Justice Under International Conventions and Declarations: UDHR- Convention on the
Political Rights of Women 1953- CEDAW 1979- Declaration on the Elimination of Violence
Against Women, 1993- Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination
of Women, 1999.

UNIT – III GENDER JUSTICE AND PERSONAL LAWS 10

Marriage and Divorce- Maintenance- Guardianship- Adoption- Inheritance Rights- Uniform
Civil Code- Concept of Matrimonial Property- Emancipation of Women- Empowerment of Women
and Local Self- Government.

UNIT – IV GENDER JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL LAW 12

Protection of Women’s Interest Under IPC- Offences Against Women: Rape- Dowry
Death- Bigamy- Adultery- Cruelty to Married Women- Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013-
Special Legislations for Women: Prisons Act, 1894- Factories Act, 1948- Mines Act, 1952-
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961- Maternity Benefits Act,
1961- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971- Equal Remuneration Act, 1976- Indecent
Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986- Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987-
Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostics Techniques Act (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act,
1994- Prevention of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005- Sexual Harassment of
Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressel) Act, 2013.

UNIT – V FEMINIST JURISPRUDENCE 08

Women Empowerment as a Social Change- Role of Law in Empowering Women-
Feminism and Feminist Jurisprudence- Emergence- Different Theories of Feminism and
Feminist Jurisprudence- Distinction Between Sex (Nature) and Gender (Culture)- Concept of
Gender Justice- Gender Discrimination- Gender Equality.

TOTAL: 54H

TEXT BOOKS
1. Tripathi, S.C., and Vibha Arora, Law relating to Women and Children, Central Law
nd
Publication, New Delhi, 2 Edition, 2006
2. Tiwari, D.K.,&Mahmood Zaidi, Commentaries on Family Courts Act,Allahabad Law
nd
Agency, 2 Edition, 2000.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Chattoraj, B.N.,Crime against Women: A Search for Peaceful Solution, LNJN-
nd
NICFS, New Delhi, 2 Edition, 2007.
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2. Nomita Agarwal, Women and Law, New Century Publishing House, New Delhi, 4
Edition, 2005.