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MAA SHAKUMBHARI UNIVERSITY

LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER) COURSE
AMENDED SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The SYllabus of LL.B. 3rd Year (Six Semester) Course shall be applicable in all
Affiliated Colleges of MAA Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur,
SEMESTER ’Total : 500 Marks
Paper Title of the Paper Paper Catch Max
No Code Marks

Jurisprudence - 1 (Legal Theory) 0178001

Constitutional Law of India - 1 (Nature of the 0178002

constitution and Fundamental RIghts)

Law of Torts 0178003

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 0178004 100

Contract - 1 (General Principles of Contract) 0178005 100

SEMESTER - II: (Total : 500 Marks)

1Paper 1Title of the Paper Paper I Catch 1Max
INo. 1 Code 1 1Marks.
11 1 Jurisprudence - II (Legal Concept) 0278001 1 1loo

1 11 1 Constitution Law of India - II (Structure and 0278002 1 1loo

1 1Working of the Indian Constitution)

1 111 1 Family Law - 1 (Hindu Law) 0278003 100

I IV 1 Contract - II (Specific Contract and Law of 0278004 100

I I partnership)

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Student has to opt any one optional Paper (subject to Availability of expert
Faculty in the department) among the following

Indian Legal and Constitutional History 0278005

OR

Law of Taxation 0278006

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SEMESTER – III: (Total : 500 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper catch Max
Code Marks
Family Law – II (MusIirm 0378001 100
Public International La\\ m3 100
Adm inistrative Law 0378003 100
Law ofPrope11y And Fm 0378004 100
Professional Ethics, Accountability 0378005 50

Professional Ethics, Aclf 0378006

(Practical )

Note : Paper Code – 0378005 entitled, “Professional Ethics, Accountability of Lawyers And Bar Bench
Relation (Practical Training)” course will be taught in association with the practicing Lawyers / retired Judges /

retired Law Teachers. 1’his paper will carry Maximum 100 Marks. The written examination on this paper (Theory
Paper) will be in descriptive fOI'nr and of three (03) hours duration and will carry 50 Marks. The written
examination (Theory Paper) shall be held by way of paper with the other theory papers. The Practical / Viva-voce
Examination will carry 50 Marks. The students shall be given Assignment by the subject teacher. Students will
record answer to all the Assignment by preparing a Project File. The Project File will carry 30 Marks. The
Project File will be evaluated by the Board of Examiners at the time of Practical / Viva-voce examination.
The Viva-voce will carry 20 Marks.

SEMESTER – IV : (Total : 500 Marks)

Paper Title of the Paper Paper Max.
No. Code Marks
Company Law 0478001 100
Labour And Industrial Law 0478002 100
111 Environmental Law 0478003 100
hMliPapers
IV Student has to opt any one optional Paper (subject to availability of
expert Faculty in the Department) among the followin
Criminology And Penology 0478004 100
OR
Law of Trust, Equity And Fiduciary Relation 0478005 100
OR
ma able Instrument Act 0478006 100
V Arbitration, Conciliation And Alternate Dispute Resolution 0478007 50

VI tm (P.)
50

Note : Paper Code – 0478060 entitled, “Arbitration, Conciliation And Alternate Dispute Resolution
(Practical Training)” will be taught partly through class room lectures including simulating exercise and partly through
extension programme like 1,ok-Adalat. ctc. This paper will carry Maximum 100 Marks. The written examination on this
paper (Theory Paper) \viII be in descriptive form and of three (03) hours duration and \\'ill carl-y 50 Marks. The written
c\aminaLion ('I-h,-or\ Paper) shall be hcld h) \va) or paper \\'ith Lhc other theory papers. The Practical / Viva-voce
Examination will carry 50 Marks. ’l'hc Course \viII be taught in association with practicing lawyers / retired Judges /
retired Law Teachers. -1-he Class room instructions shall include lessons on the concepts and practice of Arbitration.

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Conciliation and Alternate Dispute Resolution. Students shall be required to maintain the Diary of the Sessional Work for
this paper in which they shall record the written exercises assigned to them by the subject teacher during the session and
their observations about the tield \york / training \york of L.ok Adatat etc. organized by the Law Department of the College /
UniversitY and attended by them. This Paper will carry Maximum 100 Marks. The Sessional Diary will carry 20 Marks

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examination. Twenty (20) marks are assigned for the legal field work assigned by his/her subject teacher /
supervisor carried on by student during the session. Such field work will be evaluated by Board of Examiners
(Internal and External Examiners). The marks earned by the students for the legal field work during the session
will be conveyed to the Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut by Board of Examiners to be held at the time of
Practical / Viva-voce examination. The Viva-voce will carry la marks.
Guidelines : it is advisable that the Law of Department of the College / University should organise,field work in
such a manner that all the students get an opportunity to participate in field work so that each candidate may be
able to attend at least two such field assignments.
SEMESTER-V: (TOTAL : 500 MARKS)
Paper 1 Title of the paper Paper Code I Catch
No

Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act 0578001 100

Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 0578002

Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 0578003 100

Land Laws Including Ceiling and Other Local Laws 0578004 100

Drafting of Pleading and Conveyancing

VI Drafting of Pleading and Conveyancing (Practical) 0578006 50

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Marks which will be divided into Theory Paper and Practical / Viva-voce examination carrying 50 marks
each. The theory paper will be (.,onduc.,ted at the time of other Theory papers. This course will be taught through
class instructions and simulation exercises, preferably with the assistance of practising Lawyers / retired judges
Apart from teaching the relevant provisions of law, the course will include 10 written exercises in
Conveyancing caring 20 marks (2 Marks for each exercise). Each student will maintain a Sessional Exercise
book for the purpose and write down all the exercise in Pleading and ConveYancing during regular classes. It will
be assessed by the Board of Practical/ Viva-voce examiners. The Viva-voce will be of 10 Marks-
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Paper Catch
Code

0678001
Interpretation of Statues

Legal language and legal writing including proficiency in general 0678002

english

Law of Human Rights 0678003

Optional Papers
Student has to opt any one optional paper (subject to availability of expert faculty int th department)
among the following

0678004 100
1v 1lnte11ectua1 Property Law OR

Information Technology and cyber Law OR 0678005 100

0678006 100
Law relating to women and child OR

Law relating to Right to Information 0678007 100

100
Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparation and Participation in Trial Proceedings
(Practical Training)
Note : Paper Code – 0678008 entitled, “Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparation And Participation in Trial
Proceedings (Practical Training)” shall comprise of the following :

(A). Moot Court : The Maximum Marks to this Paper will be 100. Each student will do at least Two
Moot Courts in a Semester with 10 Marks each. The Moot Court work will be on assigned problem
and will be evaluated for 5 Marks for written submissions (to be recorded in Sessional Diary) and 5
Marks for Oral Advocacy.

Guidelines : For the purpose of Moot Court, groups will be formed of 8/10 students and cases
involving several issues shall be assigned in Court practice i.e. Operation of Courts and legal
professionals on panel of the College / University may be sought, especially in the matter of getting
copies of paper books of cases which have been decided by various Courts.
FIle Course shall emphasize points of Court craft and decorum. The male students shall wear
white pant – shirt and a Black Tie and female students shall wear white dress with black scarf
while addressing a Moot Coun and during their visits to the Court / Advocates chambers and othel
practical training programmes.
Practice Moots shall be held as a routine in the class itself and the three compulsory test Moots for
examination shall be held after such practice Moots near the end of semester term. Attendance at such
practice Moot Courts shall be counted. Each student shall be required to maintain a regular record of his
/ her preparation for all the Moot Courts attended by him / her in the Sessional Diary. The Sessional
DiarY will carry 15 Marks (5 Marks for each Test Moot).

(B). Court Assignments : Observation of Trial in Four Cases i.e. Two Cases in Civil and Two
in Criminal. Each student will attend Four Trial Courts during the Semester term. He / She will
maintain record of his / her visits in his / her Diary of Sessional Work and enter the various steps
observed during his / her attendance on different days in the Court assignment. This Scheme will
carry 25 Marks.

(c). Interviewing Techniques And Pre-Trial Preparation :

(i). Each student will observe hr Interviewing Sessions of Clients at the Lawyer’s Office / Lagal
Aid Office and record the proceedings in the Diary of Sessional Work, which will carry 10 Marks.

(ii). Each student will further observe the preparation of documents and Court Papers by the
Advocate and procedure for filing the Suit / Petition. This will be recorded in Sessional Diary which
will carry 10 Marks.
Guidelines : To make the training meaningful, students visits have to be organized for a continuous
period. sufficiently long to observe and understand the process taking place in their proper context.
Efforts should be directed to acquaint the students in the different branches of legal practice including
Civil Criminal9 Revenue, and Labour Court Practice. Besides the legal Professionals on the College
/ University Panel, the students should regularly be supervised and helped by the subject teacher / tutor.
It is desirable that besides Advocates Chambers the students are taken for academic Family Court /
Revenue Court / Income Tax & Sales Tax Offices and other venues where judicial administrative
proceedings are held. The Indian Law Institute, Parliament, Supreme Court, and High Courts,
Tribunals etc.1 may be visited to make the training academically multifarious. This programme can be
intellectually and professionally challenging if properly organized and integrated with Curriculum.

(D). Viva_voce : The Fourth Component of this Paper will be Viva-voce examination by the
Board of Examiners on the above three aspects. This will carry 10 Marks.

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)

SEMESTER I
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JURISPRUDENCE - I
(Legal Theory)
(Paper Code : 0178001)

The course shall comprise of the following :

(1) Introduction : Definition. Nature and Scope of Jurisprudence. Importance of the
Study of Jurisprudence
(2) Natural Law School : Classical Natural Law, Revival of Natural Law : Rudolf
Stammler and Kohler.
(3) Analytical School : John Austin, Hans Kelsen, And H.L.A. Hart.
(3) Historical School : Frederick Karl Von Savigny, Sir Henry Sumner Maine.
(5) Sociological School : Background and Characteristics, Roscoe Pound, Leon Dugit.
(6) American Modern Realism.
(7) Economic Approach of Law : Marxist Economic Approach on Law.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bodenheilmer : Jurisprudence
Dias, Jurisprudence.
Friedman, /.m+’ in Changing Societv
Llyoyd, Introduction of Jurisprudence
Mahal an V.D., Jurisprudence .
Paton -. Jurisprudence .
Salmond : Jurisprudence

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - I
(Nature of The Constitution And Fundamental Rights)
(Paper Code : 017 8 0 o 2 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

( i ).
Nature of the Indian Constitution. Special emphasis shall be placed on
(a) Federal Structure and
(b) Form of the Government
(2). Preamble of the Constitution
(3). Fundamental Rights
(a) General : Scheme of Fundamental Rights, Who can claim Fundamental Rights :
Against whom Fundamental Rights are available ? Suspension of Fundamental Rights.
(b) Specific Fundamental Rights-
• Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18)
• Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
• Protection in respect of Conviction for offences (Article 20)
• Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21 )
• Right to Education (Article 21 A)
• Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 to 24)
• Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28)
• Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29 to 30)
• Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
(5) Directive Principles of State Policy, their importance and relationship with
Fundamental Rights.
(6) Fundamental Duties
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Chandcr Pal. Centre Slate Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism.

C:hander bal. State Autoltom\' in Itldian Federation: Emerging Trends.
II idayaLullah M.. ('ollstitutio nal La\v of' I ndia
Jain M. P.. Constitutional Lcr\r
Pandey J.N., Constitutional Law ofIndia
Seervai H.M.. Constitutional I_a\r of India
Shuk Ia V N., Constitutional 1,au' of India

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LAW OF TORTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
(Paper Code : 017 8 0 0 3 )

The course shall comprise of the following

1. Torts and Tortious Liability Introduction
Definition, Nature and Characteristics of Torts
Constituents of Tort
Fault – Damnum sine injuria, Injuria sine damnuln
Mental element – Malice, Negligence, Motive
Who ,may sue. who may not be sued ?
Strict and Absolute l'iability
2. Justification in Tort
Volenti non fit injuria
Necessjty
Inevitable accident and Act of God
Statutory authority
3. Liability for Torts Committed by Others
- Vicarious Liability
Liability of the State Doctrine of sovereign Immunity
Joint Tort- feasers
4. Specific Torts
Negligence
Nuisance
Trespass
Defamation
Consumer Protection Act
Consumer definitiolr and concept
Contract of service and contract for service
Enforcement of Consumer rights.

BOOKS RECOMMENDEJ

Aggal'\\,'al V.K., La\,' on Corrsul11er Protection ( students edition).

Bdngia R.K.. The La\t of- Torts .
Kapoor S.K., Lau' of- Torts .
I.al RatLan & L.dI Dhirai. 'Fhe /.cnl' of 'l-orls
Pal-anjapc N. V.. I.av of- 1-ul-1>
Salmond W.G., Law' of ’l-orts .
Winfield and Jolowicz. Torts

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The course shall comprise of the following: 1

r GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIME

• Concept of crime, Elements of crime and stages of crime
• C'onccpt of Strict Liability
• Joint and Constructive Liability – Common intention and Common object.
r DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SANllITA
/’ PUNISHMENTS
/’ GENERAL EXCEP'I'IONS
• M I stake
• Accident
• Necessity
• Young age
• Unsoundness of mind
Intoxication
Act done by consent
RIG HT OF PRIVATE DEFENCE
ABI 'rNIENT, CRIMINAI' CONSPIRACY AND ATTEMPT
OFI ENCE AGAINS'I- WOMEN AND CHILD
Sexual offences
• C'rinrinal force and assault against women
• Ol’fences relating to marriage
• Causing miscarriage
• Offences against child
r OFFENCES AFFECTING HUMAN BODY
• Culpable Homicide and Murder
• Homicide by rash and negligent act
• Abetlnent of suicide, abetment of suicide of child or person of unsound mind
• Organized crime, petty organized crime, terrorist act
• Hurt and Grievous Hurt
• Wrongful restrdint and wrongful confinement

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CONTRACT - I
(General Principles of Contract)
(Paper Code : 017 8 0 0 5 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

( 1) Purpose, Evolution and Scope of Law of Contracts
(2) Proposal and Promise Including Communication of Proposal, Acceptance and
Communication of the Revocation of Proposal and Acceptance.
(3) Consideration and Doctrine of Privity of Contract.
(4) Lawful Object and Consideration.
(5) Capacity to Contract : Minors, Persons of Unsound Mind and Others Disqualified by
Law : Nature and Effects of Minor's Agreements; Doctrine of Restitution.
(6) Consent and Free Consent.
(7) Standard Form of Contracts
(8) Agreements Declared Void and Voidable Under the Contract Act.
(9) Contingent Contracts
( 10) Law Relating to Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contracts,
viz. , Quasi-Contracts.
( 11 ) Discharge of contracts with special reference to the doctrine of frustration.
( 12) Remedies in the form of compensation

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anson’s La\v of Contract ,

Bangia R.K. (Dr.), Indian Contract Act

Desai S.T .. The Indian Conrl'acr Acl
Kapoor S.K.. Contract
MaRta A.C.9 (Dr.), Principles and Diges[ of Indian Contract Act.
pollock and Mulla, Indian Contract and SpeCifIC Relief Act
Singh Avtar (Dr.), Lcr\v of Contract

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024„'25 Session)

SEMESTER 11
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JURISPRUDENCE - 11
(Legal Concepts)
(Paper Code :
0278001 )

The course shall comprise the following :

1 Legal Person : Nature and Concept, Theories of Legal Personality.
2 Legal Rights And Duties : Definition, Basis and Characteristics and Kinds of
Legal Rights, Relationship between Rights and Duties, Wider sense of right.
3. Possession: Theories of Possession, Possession in Fact and Possession in Law.
Kinds of Possession
4 Ownership : Definition, Kinds of Ownership, Relationship between Ownership and
Possession.
5. Liability : Remedial and Penal Liability, Strict and Vicarious Liability, Mens rea
and Negligence.
6 Law and Justice : Administration of Justice, Theories of Punishment
7 Concept of State and Sovereignty.
8. Law and Morality : Relation between Law and Morals, Legal Enforcement of
Morality .
9. Sources of Law : Custom, Precedent, and Legislation.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bodenheilmer : Jurisprudence
Dias, Jurisprudence ,
Friedman. La\r in Changing Societ}
Llyoyd. Inlroduc tion of Jurisprudence .
Mahajan V.D.. Jurisprudence
Paton : Jurisprudence
Salmond : Jurisprudence
Tripathi B.N.FVI., Jurisprudenct

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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - II
(Structure And Working of The Indian Constitution)
(Paper Code : 027 8 0 0 2 )

The course shall comprise of the following

(1) Union Parliament : Organization, Procedure regarding Enactment of Legjslation
Parliamentary Privileges.
(2) Union Executive : The President, his Powers and Position including Ordinance
Making Power.
(3) Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Is the Prime Minister Real Head?
(4) Distribution of Legjslative Powers between Union and the States. Territorial and
Fopical Distribution of Powers. Power of Parliament to Legislate on State Matters.
Doctrine of Territorial Nexus. Doctrine of Pith and Substance, Doctrine of
Colourable Legislation.
(5) Emergency Provisions with Special References to Proclamation of Emergency and
President’s Rule.
(6) Union Judiciary : Supreme Court of India. Composition and Jurisdiction
(7) Amendment of the Constitution. Power and Procedure: Basic Structure of the
Constitution.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

C'hander Pal. Cenlre Stale Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism

ChanGer Pal. Sratc’ .-luronom\' in Indian Federalion: Emerging Trends
II idayaLullah M.. C'(>nslttuliollal 1.cl\r oIl ndia
Jain M .P.. Coltstiluli011ul La\r
Pandey IN.. Constitutional La\v ofIndia.
Seervai A.M., ConslilulionaJ La\r ofIndia.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional La\r of India
Tope T.R., Constitutional Law of India.

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FAMILY LAW - 1
(Hindu Law)
(Paper Code : 0278003)

The course shall comprise of the following :

( 1)Sources of Hindu Law
(2) Schools and Sub-Schools of Hindu Law
(3) Marriage : Essentials of a Valid Marriage, Void and Voidable Marriage
(4) Matrimonial Relief : Concept and Grounds of Various Matrimonial Reliefs vh.
• Restitution ofConjugal Rights
• Judicial Separation
• Nullify of Marriage
• Divorce
(5) Legitimacy - Legal Status of Children Born of Void and Voidable Marriage.
(6) Adoption
(7) Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956
(8) Law of Maintenance –. Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
(9) Law of Succession under The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Devolution of interest of
coparcenary property (Section 6), General rules of succession in the case of male
Hindus (Section 8). General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus (Section
15), Testamentary succession (Section 30).

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Mu I la. Principles of Hindu I.au

Diwan Paras (Dr.). Modern Flindu Lau'
Mayne’s, Hindu Lau? and Usage

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Kesari U.P.D. (Dr.), Modern Hindu Law
Sharma B. K.- Modern Hindu Law

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CONTFLAC-r - Il
(Specific Contract And Law of Partnership)
(Paper Code : 0278004)

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Contract of Indemnity, Contract of Guarantee, Bailment and Pledge.
2. Contract of Agency.
3. Definition of Sale, Essentials of Contract of Sale and Agreement to Sale, Duties of
Sellers and Buyers, Sale by Sample, Sale by Description, Conditions and Warranties,
Rule of Caveat Emptor.
4. Transfer of Title, Passing of Property in Goods, Delivery of Goods – Rules regarding
Delivery of Goods, Unpaid Seller and his Rights, Remedies for the Breach of Contract.
5. Network of Partnership, Difference between Partnership and a Company, Mutual
relationship between Partners, Authority of Partners, Dissolution of Partnership, Minor
as Partner, Effect of non-registration of Firm.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anson. 1.a\r of Contract.

Bangia R.K. ( Dr.), Indian Contract Her
Desai S.'l'., The Indian Contract Act
Kapoor S.K., Contract
bloitra A.C., (Dr.). Principles and Digest of Indian Contract Act
Narayena P .S., The La\v of- Parlnership.
Pollock and Mulla, Indian Contract and SpeCifIC Relief Act.
Singh Avtar Or ), Introduction to Lau' of Partnership.

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Singh Avtar (Dr.), La\t of Contract .

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INDIAN LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY
(Optional Paper)
(Paper Code
0278005)

This course is intended to introduce students to the Legal and Constitutional History of
India (1600- 1950). Emphasis will be laid on the following :
I. Legal History :
The Early Charters and the Administration of Justice by the East India Company, the
Mayor's Courts; Judicial Reforms of Warren Hastings and the Advent ofAdalat System;
the Regulating Act, Pits India Act, and the Act of Settlement; Judicial Reforms of
Cornwallis and Lord William Bentick; the High Courts; Privy Council; the Supreme Court
of India; the Law Commissions and Codification, Development of Criminal Law, Law of
Contract and Law of Evidence in India; Personal Laws of Hindu and Mohammedans.
ll. Constitutional History :
Position of Native States and the development of the Doctrine of Paramountcy,
Development of Legislative Institutions, Indian Council Act 1861, Government of India
Act 1909. Government of India Act 1919, Government of India Act 1935, Independence
Act, 1947. The story of Framing of Indian Constitution.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Jain, M.P.. Outlines of Indian Legal llistorv

Kulshre!)ht ha. N .D.. I.andnlclrks ill Indian I.egcl! and Constitutional llistor\
PI-an.ipc. N. V .. Legal and Constitutional tIts tory of- India
Puri, S.K.. Legal and Constitutional History of India
RamQiois, M., Legal and Constitutiona[ History of India, Volume-1,11
Shilwant, S.S., Turning Points in Indian Legal and Constitutional History
Singh, M.P., Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History

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PAPER – V
LAW OF TAXATION
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0278006 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

( 1) Introduction : History and Objects of Taxation, Direct and Indirect Taxes,
Concept of Tax and Fee.
(2) Definitions : Assessee, Assessment Year, Previous Year, Business,
Agricultural Income, Income, Person.
(3) Residence (Sections 6. 7 and 9)
(4) Salaries (Sections 15 to 17)
(5) Income from House Property (Sections 22 to 27)
(6) Profits and Gains of Business or Profession (Section 28)
(7) Depreciation Allowance (Section 32)
(8) Business Expenditure and Loss (Section 37)
(9) Capital Gains (Sections 45, 46 and 54)
( 10) Income from other Sources (Sections 56 to 58)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Rai Kailash (Dr.). 'Fa\atiolr Lau

Singhania V.K. (Dr.), Students Guide to Income Tax
Kanga & Palki\vala, La\r of Income Tax
Faxm arl. -I'llree Direct 'I-mes

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)

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FAMILY LAW - Il
(Muslim Law)
(Paper Code : 0378001)

The course shall comprise of the following :

Introduction to Muslim Law

Sources of Muslim Law
Schools of Muslim La\v
Applicability of Vlusliln Law
5. Marriage
6. Mahr (Dower)
7 Talaq and its kinds, Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) under Muslim Women Protection of
Rights on Divorce Act, Maintenance of Wives (125 Cr.P.C, Shah Bano Case etc.)
8 Wills
9 Gifts
10. Wakf
11. Pre-emption
12. Acknowledgement and Guardianship.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Ahmad Aqecl. \ to hunt ntddn L.cl\\

Ali Ameel'. Principles of \-!ohunlnradan La\\
Fyzee, Outlines of- \lohammedan La\v.
Mahmood Tahir, N’lusl inl La\t of India
Mulla. Principles ofN'tohammadc in 1.a\v.
Rashid Khalid. Muslim La\t .
Wilson, \luslinr Law

Cental Acts : Dissolution of-.\Ills lint ,\'larriage Jct. 1939.

Famil\, Gout-IS Act. 198+
Muslim Personal 1,a\\’(Shariat) Application Act. 1937.
'. Muslim
\Vonren (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act. 1 986.

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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
(Paper Code : 0378002)

The course shall comprise of the following :

(1) Theoretical Foundation of International Law:
(a) Definition,
(b) Nature and Scope
(2) Sources of International Law:
(a) Custom,
(b) International Conventions,
(c) General Principles of Law,
(d) Judicial Decisions and Juristic Works
(3) Relation between International Law and Municipal Law:
(a) Theories of Relationship,
(b) Indian and British Practices
(4)State : State Sovereignty, State Territories and Jurisdiction, Recognition,
Succession, Intervention, Nationality, Diplomatic Agents, Extradition
and Asylum.
(5) Laws of War : War Crimes and Crime against Peace, Settlement of
International Disputes – Pacific and Coercive, Hijacking Narcotics,
Treatment of Aliens, Enemy Character, Contraband, Blockade, State
Jurisdiction on Terrorism.
(6)Law of the Sea: Maritime Belt, Contiguous Zone, EEZ, Continental
Shelf Jurisdiction.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Aggar\\'a], A.o., Public International Lab' and Human Rights,

Greig, D. W .. International La\v
Harris. D. J.. Cases and \laterial nrl International La\v
Kappor, S.K.. Inter ncltiolral Lau'.
Starke. J.G.. AII Introduction to International Lau

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
(Paper Code : 0378003)
The course shall comprise of the following :
( 1)Evolution of Administrative Law, Definition and its Scope.
(2) Rule of Law.
(3) Separation of Powers
(4) Delegated Legislation :
(a) Necessity of Delegated Legislation
(b) Constitutionality of Delegated Legislation
(c) Control Over Delegated Legislation
1 . Judicial Control,
2. Parliamentary Control,
3 . Procedural Control.
(5) Principles of Natural Justice :
(a) Nemo judex in sua causa (Rule Against Bias),
(b) Audi alteram partem,
(c) Reasoned decision,
(d) Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation.
(6) Writs with Special Reference to :
(a) Writ of Habeas Corpus
(b) Writ of Prohobition
(a) Writ ofCertiorari
(b) Writ of Mandamus
(c) Writ of Quo-Warranto
(7) Public Interest Litigation
(8) Ombudsman (I.'okpal) in India & Lokayukta in State of U.P.,
(9) Administrative Tribunals - With Special Reference to Central Administrative Tribunals.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Basu D.D.. Compararive Adminisrrative Law.

Jain M.P. & Jain S.N., Principles of Adminstrati\'e La\v .
Joshi K.C.. '\dIni nislrat ive 1.au
Mlassev I.P.. Administrative Lau
S.P.Sathe, Adnl ini strut ive La\\:
I-ak\\’ani C.K.. 1 .ec lures on Ad llrinistrat ive L.a\\.
I’hakkar C.K., Administrative Lu\\’
Wade A.P .\N .. Principles of Administrative La\\' .

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LAW OF PROPERTY AND EASEMENT
(Paper Code : 0378004)

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Preliminary (Sections 1 - 4)
2. Transfer of Property whether movable or immovable (Sections 5 – 37), Transfer of
Immovable Property [Sec 38 – 53(A)]
3. Sales of Immovable Property (Sec 54 - 57)
4. Mortgages of Immovable Property and charges (Sections 58 – 104 )
5. Leases of Immovable Propelly (Sections 105 – 1 17 )
6. Exchanges (Sections 118 - 121)
7. Gifts (Sections 122 - 129)
8. Transfer of Actionable Claims (Sections 130-137)
9. The Indian Easement Act

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Di\van Paras, 1-l-ansfbr ofPl-operr\'
l_ahl'i S.M.. Trans.fer ofPropert\
Mulla D.F., Transfer of Property IcI .
Shah S.M., Lecturers of Transfer of Property.
Shukla S.N., Transfer ofProperN
Shukla V.N., Transfer of Property.
Sinha S.N.. Transfer of Properly
I'ripathi G.P., Transfer of Property.

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PAPER –
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, ACCOUNTANCY OF LAWYERS AND BAR BENCH RELATION
(Practical Training)
(Paper Code : 0378005)
This course will be taught in association with the practicing Lawyers / retired Judges / retired
Law Teachers. This paper will carly Maximum 100 Marks. The written examination on this
paper (Theory Paper) will be in descriptive form and of three (03) hours duration and will
carry 50 Marks. The written examination (Theory Paper) shall be held by way of paper with the
other theory papers. The Practical / Viva-voce Examination will carry 50 Marks. The students
will be given Assignment by the subject teacher. Students will record answer to all the
Assignment by preparing a Project File. The Project File will carry 30 Marks. The Project
File will be evaluated by the consensus of Board of Examiners (Internal & External
Examiners) at the time of Practical / Viva-voce examination. The Viva-voce will carry 20
Marks

The course shall comprise of the following :

( 1)Historical Perspective and Regulation of Legal Profession.
(2) Admission, Enrolment and Rights of Advocate. Bar Councils.
(3) Nature and Characteristics of :
(a) Ethics of Legal Profession,
(b) Legal Profession
(4) Contempt of Court :
(a) Civil Contempt
(b) Criminal Contempt
(c) Punishment for Contempt
(d) Defences Against Contempt.
(e) Constitutional Validity of Contempt Law.
(f) Contempt by Lawyers, Judges, State, and COIporate Bodies
(4) Strike by the Lawyers
(5) Extent of Professionalization of Legal Profession
(a) Code of Ethics for Lawyers
(b) Professional Misconduct and its Control
(c) Bar-Bench Relations
(d) Accountability of Lawyers towards Court, Clients and Society
(e) Role of Law and Legal Profession in Social Transformation
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Gupta S.P.. Professional Ethics. .-\ccourltancv for Lawyers & Bench Bar Relations
Rai Kailush. I)rQfessiotlu! I'IIllie>,. ..\ccoulltarlcv y-or La\\'vers & Bench Bar Relations
Si roh i ( DI-.). I)rqfessiolral l':lhics. Accountancv for La\t\,ers & Bench Bar Relalions

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)

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PAPER –
COMPANY LAW
(Paper Code : 0478001)
The Course shall comprise of the following:
1. Formation of Companies :
( 1) Histoly of Company Legislation in India.
(2) Meaning and Nature of Company with Emphasis on its Advantages and Disadvantages over othel
forms of Business Organizations.
(3) Kinds of Companies.
(4) Corporate Personality and Lifting the Corporate Veil.
(5) Promotion of Companies – Promoters and Pre- Incorporation Contracts.
(6) Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association :
(a) Meaning, Nature and Contents and Relationship Between the two.
(b) Objects Clauses and Doctrine of Ultra – vires, Doctrine of Indoor Management.
(7) Prospectus and Statement in Lieu of Prospectus.
(8) Membership of Company – Its Acquisition and Termination.
2. Corporate Capital :
( 1 ) Share and Share Capital : Meaning. Nature and Kinds ; Various rights and Duties Attached to
these Shares
(2) Issuance and Allotment of Shares.
(3) Alteration of Share Capital :
(a) Increase in Share Capital
(b)Reduction of Share Capital
(c)Pre- Emptive Rights and Variation of Class Rights
3. Company Management and Administration:
( 1 )Company and its Various Organs Including Division of Powers between Board of Directors
and Company in General Meeting.
(2) Comapny Meetings and Resolution : Types / Kinds of Meetings, Essential Conditions of a
Valid Meeting. Procedure for Calling Company Meetings, Resolution Kinds and Procedures
relating thereto.
(3) Directors and Managing Director : Appointment and Legal Position.
(4) Oppression and Mismanagement Majority Rule and Minority Protection.
(5) Investigation into the Affairs of Companies.
(6) Reconstruction and Amalgamation.
(7)National Company I.aw Tribunal : Colnposition and Powers.
J. Winding up of Company: Modes of Winding Up. Conrpulsory Winding Up – Conditons and
Positions. Voluntary Wi11ding Up: Kinds and Distinctions, Officials Liquidator and Liquidator.
Appointment and Powers.

Note – All above topics shall be discussed as per provisions of the recent Companies Act.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Majumdar A.K.. C'onlpanv Lcr\t and Practice,
Kapoor G.K. (Dr.) & Go\ver 1,.C.B.. Principles of \'lodern Conlpany La\v
Singh /\vIal- ( Dr.). Indian Conrpatl\- La\r
Ramay)’a A., /I Guide to C'olnpanies ,4 cr
Rai Kailash. Principles of Conrpany Lau'
Dhingra L.C. (Dr.), Principles of Company Lab
Fripathi S.C. (Dr.), N'lodern Company I .au'
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LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW
(Paper Code : 0478002)
The course shall comprise of the following:
1. Evolution of Industrial Legislation in India
2. Industrial Disputes Act 1947.
(a)Scope Object & Main Features.
(b)Industry
(c)Industrial Dispute and Individual Dispute
(d)Workman and Employee
(e)Authorities under the Act & Grievance Redressal Machinery
(f)Strike
(g)Lock – Out
(h)Retrenchment
(i)Lay - off
G)Transfer and Closure
3 Trade Unions Act, 1926
(a)Growth of Unions in india
(b)Definitions
(c) Registration of Trade Unions
(d) Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Unions
(e) Concepts of Collective Bargaining, Recognition, Multiplicity of Trade Unions & Role of
outsiders in Trade Unions.
4. Payment of Wages Act, 1936
5. Workmen Cornpensation Act, 1923.
6. Employees Provident Funds Act, 1991.
7. Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 with recent Amendments.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bangri P R., La\\' o.flndustrial Disputes

Dhingra L.C.. Lem on Industrial Adjudication in India.
(ioswam i \ .G. Labour & Induslrial La\\
Kothari G.M. (Dr. ). .4 Stud\' of- I ndustrial I,a\\
Malhotra O.P.. La\r of- Industrial Disputes
Mishra S.N., Labour and Industrial Lau
Puri S.K.. Labour and Industrial Law
Srivastav K.D., La\v relating to Trade Unions &Unfair Labour Practices in India
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
(Paper Code : 0478003)

The course shall comprise of the following :

I. Meaning and definition of environment and pollution, kinds of pollution, sources and consequences of
pollution, Ancient Indian Philosophy relating to environment protection.
2. Constitutional provisions, concerning environment pollution under Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian
Penal Code Environment and development, Current environment problems, Public Interest Litigations.
3. Present regulations and enactments regarding environmental pollution – Definitions and Measures that
have been adopted through different legislation –
(i). The Environment (Protection ) Act, 1986.
(ii). The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
(iii).The Water (Prevention (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(iv).The Forest Act, 1927.
4. Polluter Pays Principle, Precautionary Principle, Public Trust Doctrine, Sustainable Development, cases at
National Green Law Tribunal, Powers and functions of NGT.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Di\van Paras. Environment Administration. Lau, and Judicial Altitude
Jas\val P.S.. Environrnental La\\
Kumar Naresh : Air Pollution and Environment Protection
Pdl Chandra, Environmental Pollution & Development.
Singh Gurdip, Environnrentl Lau'.
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CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY
(Optional Paper)
(Paper Code :
0478004)

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Criminology – Definition, Nature and scope of Criminology, Method of studying Criminology
2. Schools of Criminology.
3. Factors in Causation of Crimes.
4. Specific Crime – Organized Crime, White Collar crime, socio – Economic Crime, Juvenile
Delinquency.
5. New Dimensions of criminology.
6. Penology - Concept and definition of punishment, Concept of Treatment , Object of Punishment.
7. Schools of Penology, Theories of Punishment.
8. Capital Punishment.
9. Prison Reform
10. Alternatives to Imprisonment- Probation, Parole, Open Prison etc.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Sutherland E. and Cress);, Pl-illciples of Criminology.

James Teary. Introduction of Criminology.
Sethna S.M., Society and Criminology
Pannanan M., Criminology and Penology.
Siddique Ahmad, Criminology: Problems and Perspectives
Paranjape N. V. , Criminologv and Penologv.

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LAW OF TRUST, EQUITY AND FIDUCIARY RELATION
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0478005 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

History, nature and principles of Equity-Emergence of law of trust from Equity– The
making of Indian Law of Trust and provisions of law of Trust-Religious Trusts-Principles of
Equity and Equitable Remedies, Equitable Relief in different branches of law with special
reference to property law.
(1) Equity
(a) Nature of Equity, (b) IIistory of Courts of Equity, (c) Relations of law of Equity, (d) The
maxims of equity, (e) Different Equitable remedies
(2) Trust & Fiduciary Relations :
(a) Essentials of Trust
(b) Fiduciary Relationship– Concept, kinds vis-a-vis Trusteeship
(c) Trust and contract, Power, condition, charge and personal obligations– distinguished
(d) Classification of Trust and its importance
(e) Private Trusts
(f) Public Trusts
(g) Appointments, Retirement and removal of Trustee
(h) Rights, Power, Discretion and control of Trustees
(i) Duties of trustee in relation to :
(i) Trust property; and (ii) Beneficiary
a ) The Administration of Trust
(k) Liability for Breach of ’1-rust
(1) Rights and Remedies of the Beneficiary
(m) Constructive Trusts.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Ahmad Aquil, Equity, -l'rusts and Specif c Relief.

Desai S.T., Equity. Trusts and SpecifIC Relief.
Hansbur}; & Mousley. \lodern Eq niN.
Jhab\\’ala N.I I. Elements of Equity. Trusts and Speciyic Reliey.
Rao GCV Suk>ha. Equity. Trust and Fiduciary Relation.
Singh G.I) .. Principles of Equjty.
Snell. Principles of Equicv,
Tondon M.P .. Principles of Equity and Trusts.

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BANKING LAW INCLUDING NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT ACT
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0478006 )
The course shall comprise of the following :
( 1) Nature and Development of Banking
(2) Relationship of Banker and Customer:
(a) Banks, Banking Business, Meaning of Customer, Types of Accounts, Banker as
Borrower
(b) Contract Between Banker and Customer - Their Rights and Duties
(c) Banker's Lien
(d) Banking Instruments
(e) Banking Services.
(3) Laws Regulating the Business of Banking (Salient Features Only) :
(a) Banking Companies Act, 1949
(b) Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
(c) Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1998
(4) Meaning and Kinds of Negotiable Instruments
(5) Indorsement, Negotiability and Assignability
(6) Holder and Holder in Due Course
(7) Rights and Liabilities of Paying and Collecting Banker
(8) Dishonour of Negotiable Instruments Including Criminal Liability of Drawer and Protection
of Collecting Banker.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bangia R.K.. Negotiable Inst ru111ent .-Icr,

Bashyaln & At:liga: 'l'llc Negotiable lllslrulnellt ,Icr
Chorley Lord, La\v of- Banking
Faizi O..P ., The Negotiable Instrument Act.
Gupta S.N., Banks and the Customer Protection Law,
Gupta S.N., f/ze Banking La\\' and Practice in India.
Mtegrah Maurice & Ryder F.R.. Pagers La\v of Banking
PaIThasarathy M. I).. \egotiable lllstrunre nt IcI
Singh A\'Lar (Dr.). Negotiable I IISt rulnent 'Icr
l-annen M.I... Banking La\r and Practice in India.
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ARBITRATION, CONCILIATION AND ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(Practical Training)
(Paper Code : 0478007)
I-he Course will be taught partly through class room lectures including simulating exercise and partly through extension
programme like Lok-Adalat, etc. This paper \will carry Maximum 100 Marks. The written examination on this papel
(Theory Paper) \\'ill be in descriptive form and of three (03) hours duration and \viII carry 50 Marks. ’I-he \ britten
examination ('l'heory Paper) shall be held by way of paper with the other theory papers. The Practical / Viva-voce
Examination will carry 50 Marks. 1-he Course will be taught in association with practicing lawyers / retired Judges
/ retired Law Teachers. The Class room instructions shall include lessons on the concepts and practice ofArbitrdtion.
Conciliation and Alternate Dispute Resolution. Students shall be required to maintain the Diary of the Sessional Work
for this paper in which they shall record the written exercises assigned to them by the subject teacher during the
session and their observations about the field work / training work of Lok Adalat etc. organized by the Law Department
of the College / University and attended by them. This Paper will carry Maximum 100 Marks. The Sessional Diary
will carr)- 20 Marks and will be evaluated by the Board of Examiners at the time of Semester Practical / Viva-voce
examination. Twenty (20) Marks are assigned hr the legal field work assigned by his / her subject teacher /
supervisor carried on by student during the Session. Such field work will be evaluated by consensus of Board of
Examiners (Internal & External Examiners). The marks earned by the students for the legal field work during the
Session wil] be conveyed to the Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut by Board of Examiners to be held at the time of
Practical / Viva-voce examination. The Viva-voce will carry 10 Marks.
Guidelines : it is advisable that the 1,a\v Department of the College / University should organize field work in such a
manner that all the students get an opportunity to participate in field work so that each candidate may be able to attend at
least t\\'o such tield assignments.
The course shall comprise the foIIo\rings:
I. ARBITRATION– Definition, Nature. Scope curd inlportance ot- Arbitration: Arbitration Agreement, Composition
ofArbitral Tribunal; Jurisdiction oF Arbitral Tribunals. Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings: Making of Arbitral A\\-ard
Termination of Proceedings: Resource against Arbitral A\yard. Finality and enforcement of ArbiLral Awards;
Appeal and Revision.
2 FOREIGN AWARDS – New York Convention Awards; Geneva Convention Awards
3 CONCILIATION – Application. Scope. Commencement of Proceedings: Appointment of Conciliators.
Submission of statenlent LO collciliators: Role of ConciliaLor, Communication between Conciliator and Parties:
Settlement Agreement, Termination of Conciliation Proceedings; Costs and Deposits of Conciliation Proceedings.
4. RULE- MAKING POWERS – Hjgh Courts. Central Government.
5. ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SYSTEM
(i) Development. Meaning. Objective and Advantages oF A.D.R. System.
(ii) Types of A.D.R. System – Mediation, Arbitration. Negotiation, Mini-Trial, Judicial Settlement, Fast Track
Arbitration.
Final Offer Arbitration, Multi door Court House, Medola, Online Dispute Resolution, Family Settlements etc.
(iii) Lok Adalats – Organization, Cognizance of Cases, Awards and Powers of Lok Adalats.
( iv) Any two Cases of Arbitration and Conciliation

BOOKS RECorvirviENDED
Rao P C,. Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Basu N.D.. La\t of Arbitration and Conciliation.
Ku'atra G .K.. The Arbitration and C'oltciliutiort Luv of' India.
Bansal A.K., La\\' ofInternational Commercial Arbitration
SaI-afB.P.& Jhunjhnuwala M.. Arbitration and Conciliation
Malhotra O.P., The Law and Practice of Arbitration and Conciliation
Law Commission of India Report :
I.cr\t (:ontnlissi oil CIt- l11diu Report on (;rama \va\'a lava:i
I.uv Cotnnlissioll qf India Report on t:rt)an I,iligalion- \lec[iatiort
Sta f IIfes
TIle ..\rbitration arId (’orlci liation 'Jc/. 1 996
The Legal Seti?ices Authorities Act. 1987.

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)

SEMESTER V
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PAPER –
CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE AND LIMITATION ACT
(Paper Code : 0578001)

Fhe Course shall comprise of the following :

(1) Preliminary, Definitions, Suits of civil nature, Principles of Res-judicata and Res-
subjudice, Foreign judgement, place of suing.
(2) Parties to suit, Frame of suit, Pleading : Plaint, Written statement, Set-off, Counter
claim, Suits by indigent persons, Suits in particular cases.
(3) Summons and Discovery, Issues of Summons, Appearance of parties, Summoning and
Attendance of witness. Execution of Decrees
(4) Incidental proceedings : Commission, Letter of request, Supplemental proceedings :
Arrest and Attachment before judgement, Temporary injunction, Interlocutory orders,
Receiver appeals. References, Review, Revision, Restitution, Caveat, Inherent
powers of court.
(5) Limitation of suits. appeals and applications, Period of Limitation, Continuous
running of time. Effect of sufficient cause for not preferring appeals or making
applications within the period of limitation, Legal disability, Computation of period
of Limitation and Execution of time in legal proceedings, Effect of Death, Fraud,
Acknowledgement in writing, Acquisition of ownership by possession.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Mulla. Code of Civil Procedure

1-ak\\;ani C.K.. Civil Procedure
Mathul- D.N., The Code of Civil Procedure
iain J.D.. Indian Limitation Act.

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(BHARATI VA NAC, ARI K SURAKSH A SANHITA)
(Paper Code: o978®2)
I-ltc COLll'SC shall conrprisc of the t’ollt)wilrg:

1. Nature of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Definitions under the Sanhita
2. Constitution of Criminal Courts and the Power of Courts
3. Arrest of persons and the rights of arrested persons
4. Process to C-onrpcl Appearance
a. Sulrrmons,
b. Warrant of Arrest,
c. Proclamation and attachment a

5. Security for the Keeping of Peace and for Good Behaviour

6. Maintenance of Wivcs. Children and Parents
7. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquillity –
ll. Unlawful Assemblies
b. Public Nuisances.
c. U rgtwt cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
d. I)isputcs as to Inlnlovilblc I)I'opcl'ty
8. I’revell tion Pow'crs c It' Police
9. Int'ornlation to the Police and their powers to Investigate
10. Jurisdiction of the Criminal Courts in Inquiries and Trials
il. Cognizance of offences by Magistrate and Court of Sessions
12. C'olnplaints to Magistrates and colnInenccment of Proceedings before Magistrates
13. C'hargc
a-. Forln of Charges.
b. Joinder of Charges
14' Principal fcaturcs of Fair trial and ’l-rial Procedures
a. TI:ial before a Coun of Session
b. Trial of Warrant-Cases by Magistrates
c. Trial of Summons-Cases by Magistrates
d. Sunrluary 'Frials
15. 1)Ica Bargaining
16. Judgnrcnt
17 Appeal. Reference and llcvision
18. ProvisIons as to Bail and Bonds
19. Lillritation for taking Cognizance of certain Offences
20. 1,anguage of Courts. ('onlpounding of offences, Irregular Proceedings, Inherent powers of
High Court
BOOKS RECOMMENDt iD

Verma, J.K., Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. 2023 (Criminal Procedure) – A Commentary,
Eastern Book Company.

Swanryraj. K., Textbook on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. 2023, Central Law Publications
Saxcna. Nalnit. Concise C-omnrcntary on the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Lexis Nexis.
Kclkar R. V.. Lecturers on Criminal Proccdu
 PAPER III
Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)
(Paper Code:Pgl.RIP.e..)

1. Fact In-Issue, Relevant Facts: Document

2. Evidence: Proved; Disproved; Not proved.

3. May Presume, Shall Presume and Conclusive Proof.

4. Circumstantial Evidence

5. Relevancy and Admissibility: Res Gestae.

6. Admission; Confession

7. Dying Declaration

8. Relevancy of Judgments.

9. Opinion of Experts; Opinion of Third Persons.

10. Conduct and Character of Parties.

11. Judicial Notice.

12. Estoppel.

13. Means of Proof: Oral Evidence; Documents- Public Docl. rivate

Document, Primary and Secondary Evidence; Exclusion of Oral b\ 'nta ry
Evidence.

14. Burden of Proof.

15. Witnesses: Competency and Compellability of Witnesses; E 'on of

Witnesses; Privileges: State Privilege and Private Privilege.

BOOK RECOMMENDED

LaI Batuk, Law of Evidence

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Ratanlal & Dhiraj LaI, The Law of Evidence

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Sarkar M.C. & Sarkar S.C. Law of Evidence of India

Sarkar S. & Ejaz Ahmed, Law of Evidence

Singh Avatar (Dr.), Law of Evidence

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LAND LAWS
(U.P. Revenue Code, 2006))
(Paper Code : 0578004)

The course shall comprise of the following :

Division and Constitution of U.P. into Revenue Areas, Powers and Function of Revenue Board.
Commissioners, Collectors, Additional Collectors, Tahsildar and Lekhpal.
Boundary and Boundary Marks – Fixation, Demarcation, Repair and Renewal, Penalty for
Damage and destruction, Settlement of Boundary disputes.
Maintenance and Revision of Village Records – Record of Rights, Mutation Proceedings, Record
and Survey Operation, Preparation of New Record of Rights.
Management of Land and Other Properties by Gram Panchayat, Land Management Committee,
Gaon Fund, Consolidated Gaon Fund.
Classes and Rjghts of Land Tenures – Bhumidhar with Transferable Rights, Bhumidhar with non
Transferable Rights and Asami. Dcclaratioll, Bequcth, Transfer, Exchange, L_case. Mortgage,
Division
6 Devolution – Order of Succession and Survivorship.
7 Abandonment, Surrender, Ejectment and Declaratory Suit and Rent.
8 Land Revenue – Liability, First Charge, Process of Collection of Land Revenue.
9 Revenue Courts – Jurisdiction and Procedure, First Appeal, Second Appeal, Board’s Power of
Review
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

MauI>’a R.R.. Uttar Pradesh I .and L.a\vs

Singh D.P. Kan\val , Land La\\,s f Including Land Acquisition and Rent Lau,s)
Singh Yatindra, The Uttar Pradesh Imposition of Ceiling of Land Holding Act, 1960.
Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code. 2006 as amended by U.P. Revenue Code (Amendment) Act, 20 1 6 (4 of 2016 ) (w.e. f.
1 8- 12-2015 & 11 -02-201 6).

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PAPER –
DRAF’FIN(; OF PLEADING AND CONVEYANCING
(Practical Training)
(Paper Code :
0578005)

This paper will carry Maximum 100 Marks which will be divided into Theory Paper and
Practical / Viva-voce examination carrying 50 Marks each. The Theory paper will be conducted
at the time of other Theol)' papers. This course will be taught through class instructions and
simulation exercises, preferably with the assistance of practicing Lawyers / retired Judges. Apart
from teaching the relevant provisions of law, the course will include 10 written exercises in
Drafting of Pleading carrying 20 Marks (2 Marks for each exercise) and 10 written exercises in
Conveyancing carrying 20 Marks (2 Marks for each exercise). Each student will maintain a
Sessional Exercise Book for the purpose and write down all the exercise in Pleading and
Conveyancing during regular classes. It will be assessed by the consensus of Board of Practical /
Viva-voce Examiners (Internal & External Examiners). The Viva-voce will be of 10 Marks.
The course shall comprise the following :
I. Drafting :
General Principles of Drafting and Relevant Substantive Rules shall be taught
II. Pleadings :
(1) Civil
(a) Plaint
(b) Written Statement
(c) Interlocutory Application
(d) Original Petition
(e) Affidavit
(f) Execution Petition
(g) Memorandum of Appeal
(h) Memorandum of Revision
(i) Petition under Articles 226 and 32 of the Constitution of India.
(2) Criminal
(a) Conlplaints
(b) Criminal Miscellaneous Petition
(c) Bail Application
(d) Memorandum of Appeal and Revision
III. Conveyancing : Essentials of Deed, Sale Deed, Mortgage Deed, Lease Deed, Gift Deed.
Promissory Note, Power of Attorney, Will, Agreements.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Chatur\’edi NN.. Pleadings. Con\'eyanciFng and Drafting and Legal Professional Ethics.
ChaLul'vedi R.N., Pleading. Drafting and Conveyancing.
Moga P C., The Law ofPleadings in India.
Singh B.P., Pleadings, Conveyancing and Drafting.

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LL.B. 3 YEAR (SIX SEMESTER)
COURSE SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2024-25 Session)

SEMESTER VI
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PAPER –
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
(Paper Code : 0678001)

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Introductory : Meaning, Purpose and Scope of Interpretation of Statutes; Nature
of Statutes and their Classification.
2. Internal Aids to Interpretation : Title; Preamble; Headings and Marginal
Notes. External Aids to Interpretation; Parliamentary History; Stare Decisis
(Judicial Precedents); Dictionaries.
3. Rules of Statutory Interpretation : Primary (Basic) Rules; Secondary
(Subsidiary) Rules; Literal Rule; Golden Rule; Mischief Rule.
4. Judicial Activism : Nature and Scope.
5. Presumptions in Statutory Interpretation : Presumption as to Jurisdiction;
Presumption as to Prospective Operation of Statutes; Presumption Against
Violation of International Law.
6. Maxims of Statutory Interpretation : Ejusdem Generis; Expressio Unius Est
Exuclusio Alterius; Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Paraeat, Noscitur a sociis,
Raddendo singular singulis.
7. Interpretation with Reference to the Subject Matter and Purpose of Statutes
: Penal Statutes; Taxing Statutes, Welfare Legislation, Prospective and
Retrospective Operation.
8 Principles of Constitutional Interpretation : Harmonious Construction;
Doctrine of Pith and Substance; Doctrine of Colourable Legislation;
Occupied Field; Repugnancy.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1.angan P .St.. Ma\well on the Interpretation of Statutes
Mathur D.N.. Interpretation of- Statutes
Miers David R., Sweet & A'/axrve// (Interpretation of Statute)
Sarathi V P .. Interpretation of Statutes,
Singh Avtar (Dr. ), Interpretation of Statutes
Singh GP „ Principles o/Statulolv Interpretation.
Srivastva R.D.. Interpretation of Statutes and Legislation.

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LEGAL LANGUAGE AND LEGAL WRITING INCLUDING PROFICIENCY IN
GENERAL ENGLISH
(Paper Code : 0678002)
The course shall comprise of the following :
1 . Need and Importance of Legal Language

2. Proficiency in General English

(a) Parts and Types of Sentences
(b) Parts of Speech – A Brief Introduction
(c) Tenses: Forms and Use
(d) Active and Passive Voice
(e) Direct and Indirect (or Reported) Speech
(f) Some Common Mistakes in English
3. (a). Legal Terminology, Legal Terminology, Foreign words, Legal Maxims.
(b). Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, One word substitution.
(c). Consulting a Dictionary
(d). Preparation of Bibliography.
(e). Abbreviations – Common abbreviations used in footnotes and general legal writings; abbreviations
used for Indian and foreign legal periodicals
4. Writing of Case Comment
(a) Understanding physical structure of a case reported in a Legal joulnals such as
A.I.R., S.C.C.. Scale, J.T. etc
(b) General introduction of doctrine of precedent
(i) Precedent as source of Law (Ratio Decidendi and Obiter dictum).
(ii) Circumstances which destroy or weaken the binding force of precedent
(iii) Circumstances which increases the authority of a precedent.
(c) Method of writing a case comment.
5. Translation – English to Hindi and Hindi to English (on legal topic).
6. (:olnprehension ot'l'egal ’rext.
7. Essay Writing on -l-opics of Legal Interest in English.
8. Former legal Correspondence, Letter Writing in English.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Abidi lshtiaque, Emu and Language.
Sharma K.S. (Dr.), Legal Language. Legal U'’riting and English Usage.
Hindi English Legal G losary . Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan, Ministry of Law, New Delhi.

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PAPER – 43
LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS
(Paper Code : 0678003)

The course shall comprise of the following :

( 1)Meaning and Definition of Human Rights, Concept of Human Rights.

(2) Human Rights and the United Nations.
(a) Charter Provisions.
(b) International Protection of Human Rights.
(3) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(4) Generations of Human Rights (Three Generations) :
(a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and Two Protocols
(b) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
(c) Collective Rights
(5) European Convention on l–Iuman Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
(6) American Convention on Human Rights
(7) National Human Rights Institutions with Special reference to National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC) and National Commission for Women (NCW).
(8)Inclusion of Human Rights Jurisprudence Under the Constitution of India
Through Judicial Interpretation

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Agra\\'al H .O .,Hu lila Il Rigllls

Basu D.D., Human Rights in Constitutional Law
Khera S.C., Human Rights and United Nation.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
(Optional Paper)
(Paper Code :
0678004)

The course shall comprise of the following :

The course comprise of the following :

1. Concept of Property vis-il-vis Intellectual Property – Concept of Property - An overview, Need for
Protecting Intellectual Property – Types of Intellectual Property Origin and Development – an Overview
2. Role of International Institutions – Agreements & treaties World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO), Function of WIPO, TRIPS, PARIS & BERN convention & other important conventions &
treaties
3. Copyright – Copyright what and why, Works Protected Under Copy Right Act, Rights Conferred by the
act , Author’s Special Rights, Term of Copy right, Infringements and Remedies - Civil, Criminal and
Administrative
4. Trademarks – Definition of Trade Marks, Service Marks , Property Marks, Conditions for Registration,
Duration of Registration, Effect of Registration, Rights of the Trade mark owner, Passing – Off and
Infringement of Trade Mark, Appellate Board. Offences, Penalties and Procedure.
5. Patent – Meaning of Patent, Subject Matter of the patent, Inventions - Concept of Novelty. Inventive
Step and Utility , Inventions not Patentable , Process and Product Patent, Acquisition of Patent, Rights of
Patentees and other 's, Term of Patent, Infringement of patent and Remedies.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Ahuja. V .K., Intellectual Property Rights in India.

Bently, Lionel & Sharman BRAD., Intellectual Property Law
Narayanan P. , Intellectual Propertv Lau
Wadehra. B.L., La\\' Relating to Intellectual Property
Prescribed Acts
The Patent Act, 1970
The Copyright Act, 1957 .
The Trade Marks Act 1999.

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PAPER – IV
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER LAW
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0678005 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

(A) INTRODUCTION
1. Basic concept of Technology and Law : Understanding the Technology, Scope of Cyber
Laws, Cyber Jurisprudence
2. Understanding Electronic Contracts : The Indian Law of Contract, Types of Electronic
Contracts, Construction of Electronic Contracts
(B) IPR IN CYBER SPACE
1. Copyright in Information Technology: Copyright in internet, Software Piracy,
Multimedia and copyright issues.
2. Patents : Indian position on computer related patents, International context of patents.
3. Trademarks : Trade mark Law in India, Infringement and passing off.
(A)INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT 2000 : Digital Signature, E-Governance,
Regulation of Certifying Authorities, Duties of Subscribers, Penalties and Adjudication,
Offences under the Act, Making of Rules and Regulation.
(B) CYBER CRIMES
1. Understanding Cyber Crimes : Crime in context of Internet, Types of
Crime in Internet
2. Indian Penal Law & Cyber Crimes : Fraud, Hacking, Mischief,
Tresspass, Defamation, Stalking, Spam
3. Issues of Internet Governance : Freedom of Expression in Internet,
Issues of Censorship, Hate Speech, Sedition, Libel. Subversion, Privacy Issues,
International position on Free Speech in Internet

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Gerold R.Ferresc, C\'ber /.au'(’I-ext & Cases)

Prof. S.R. Bhansali, Info r11tat ion Technology /Icl
Rodney D.Ryder, Guide to Cyber Law
Vakul Sharma , Cvber Crime ,

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 PAPER – IV
LAW RELATING TO WOMEN AND CHILD
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0678006 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

(A) Law Relating to Women :
( 1) Legal Position of Women in Pre-Independence Period :
(a) Legal Position of Women in Ancient India,
(b) Legal Position of Women in Medieval India,
(c) Legal Position of Women in British India
(2) Woments Right and Indian Constitution :
Constitutional Provisions Concerning Equality and Protection of Women in Chapters
of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
(3) U.N. Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, 1979.
(4) U.N. Machinery for Advancement of Women’s Equality and Women's Welfare.
(a) International Commission on Status of Women, (b) CEDAW
(5) Social Legislation for Women : Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961,
(6) Penal Remedy to Indian Women –
(a) Dowry Crimes and I.P.C. 1860.
1. Cruelty Against Married Women (Section 498 A)
2. Offence of Dowry Death (Section 304 B)
(b) Rape and Sexual Crimes –
1. Criminal Law Amendment Act 2013 (Nirbhaya Act 2013),
2. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and
Redressal) Act, 20 13 .
(7) Stree Dhan and Matrimonial Property
(8) Women's Right to Control their Re-Productivity
(B) Law Relating to Child : Legal protection to child, Child and criminal liability, State
responsibility for the education of child, Family relations and child, Legal control of child
labour, Discrimination against female child, child and contracted liability.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Jain S.N.. Child And The I.cru
Mukherjce Roma, Legal SlalIIS And Remedies For Wonren in India
Sa xena Shobha. Crime .4 gclinsl lt’onlen .Inc/ Protective /'ali's
Sw art)op K. ( Dr. ). I.egal l>rotecrioll rv Children
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PAPER – 47
LAW RELATING TO RIGHT TO INFORMATION
(Optional Paper)
( Paper Code : 0678007 )

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Meaning and Scope of Right to Information

2. Historical Background : Indian Perspective, Global Perspective
3. Media Access to Official Information
4. Right to Information and Human Rights Violations
5. Right to Information different from Right to Obtain Information
6. Basic Elements of Right to Information Law
7. Factors Restricting Free Flow of Information
8. THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005 : Preliminary (Section 1 to 2), The Central
Information Commission (Section 12 to 14), Right to Information and Obligations of Public
Authorities (Section 3 to 1 1 ), The State Information Commission (Section 15 to 17), Powers &
Function of the Information Commission, appeals & penalties (Section 18 to 20), Miscellaneous
(Section 21 to 31 ).
9. JUDICIARY ON RIGHT TO INFORMATION :
(a). Free flow of Information for Public Record
(b). Right to information: Fundamental Right
(c). Disclosure of Information
(d). Right to Know
(e). Right to Acquire & Disseminate Information
(f). Direction on Voter’s Right to Information
(g). Right to Information and Community Participation
(h). Third Party Information
(i). Public Authority under Art. 12 of the Indian Constitution

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Das P.K., The Right to Infol'nla lion Act.

Jain N.K.. Right to Infbrmation Concept Law and Practice.
Khandelu'al Dheera &. Khandcl\val Krishana K., The Right to Information HcI, 2005
Nirai Kumar Dr., Treatise on Right to Information HcI, 2005
 PAPER –
rvIOOT COURT, PRE-TRIAL PREPARATIONS AND PARTICIPATION IN TRIAL PROCEEDINGS
(Practical Training)
(Paper Code : 0678008)
The course shal] comprise of the following :

(A). Moot Court : The Maximum Marks to this Paper will be 100. Each student will do at least Two Moot
Courts in a Semester with 10 Marks each. The Moot Court work will be on assigned problem and will be
evaluated for 5 Marks for written submissions (to be recorded in Sessional Diary) and 5 Marks for Oral
Advocac)
Guidelines : For the purpose of Moot Court, groups will be formed of 8/10 students and cases involving
several issues shall be assigned in Court practice i.e. Operation of Courts and legal professionals on panel of
the College / University may be sought, especially in the matter of getting copies of paper books of cases which
have been decided by various Courts.
The Course shall emphasize points of Court craft and decorum. The male students shall wear white pant
– shirt and a Black Tie and female students shall wear white dress with black scarf while addressing a
Moot Court and during their visits to the Court / Advocates chambers and other practical training programmes.
Practice Moots shall be held as a routine in the class itself and the three compulsory test Moots for
examination shall be held after such practice IVloots near the end of semester term. Attendance at such practice
Moot Courts shall be counted. Each student shall be required to maintain a regular record of his / her
preparation for all the Moot Courts attended by him / her in the Sessional Diary. The Sessional Diary will
carry 15 Marks (5 Marks for each Test Moot).
(B). Court Assignments : Observation of Trial in Four Cases i.e. Two Cases in Civil and Two in
Criminal. Each student will attend Four Trial Courts during the Semester term. He / She will maintain
record of his / her visits in his / her Diary of Sessional Work and enter the various steps observed during his
/ her attendance on different days in the Court assignment. This Scheme will carry 25 Marks.
(c). Interviewing Techniques And Pre-Trial Preparation :
(i). Each student will observe for Interviewing Sessions of Clients at the Lawyer’s Office / Lagal Aid
Office and record the proceedings in the Diary of Sessional Work, which will carry 10 Marks.
(ii). Each student will further observe the preparation of documents and Court Papers by the Advocate and
procedure for filing the Suit / Petition. This will be recorded in Sessional Diary which will carry 10
Marks.
Guidelines : To make the training meaningful, students visits have to be organized for a continuous period,
sufficiently long to observe and understand the process taking place in their proper context. Efforts should be
directed to acquaint the students in the different branches of legal practice including Civil, Criminal, Revenue,
and Labour Court Practice. Besides the legal Professionals on the College / University Panel, the students
should regularly be supervised and helped by the subject teacher / tutor. It is desirable that besides Advocates
Chambers the students are taken for academic Family Court / Revenue Court / Income Tax & Sales Tax Offices
and other venues where judicial administrative proceedings are held. The Indian Law Institute, Parliament,
Supreme Court, and High Courts, Tribunals etc., may be visited to make the training academically
multifarious. This programme can be intellectually and professionally challenging if properly organized and
integrated with Curriculum.
(D). Viva-voce : The Fourth Component of this Paper will be Viva-voce examination by the consensus
of Board of Practical / Viva-voce Examiners (Internal & External Examiners) on the above three aspects.
This will carry 10 Marks.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Rai Kailash (Dr.), Moot Court, Pre-Trial Preparations & Participation in Trial Pr )ceedings
Awasthi S.K. (Prof.), Practical Training o/Law, Moor Court & Viva-Uoce

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UNIVERSITY
LL.M. 2 YEAR (FOUR SEMESTER) COURSE
AMENDED SYLLABUS
(w.e.f. : 2028– 2fSession)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

The Syllabus of LL.M. 2 Year (Four Semester) Course shall be applicable in

Affiliated College of the Maa Shakumbhari University,Saharanpur and Legal
Study Center (Self- Financed) ofMaa Shakumbhari University, Saharanpur.

SEMESTER – 1 (Compulsory Papers): (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Catch Max

Code Marks
Indian Constitutional Law – 1 (Fundamental Rights) mo 100
Jurisprudence– 1 (Theories of Law) mo 100
Legislative Oughts,Interpmm7Jmm& [F8m 100
Legal Education and Research Methodolo; mo 100

SEMESTER – II (Compulsory Papers): (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Max.

Code Marks
Indian Constitutional Law rom 100
Jurisprudence– II (Ll LI Concepts) mo 100
Law And Social Transformation in India mo 100
Human Right? mo 100

Note : SEMESTER – III & IV ( Papers Based on Optional Groups)

+:+ Three will be Three (03) Law Group Courses in Semester III & IV. The Student has to opt any
one Law Group in 1,L..M. lllrd and IV Semester. Once a group opted by the student in LL.M. Ill
Semester, he/she cannot change the Group in LL.M. IV Semester i.e. they shall keep the same
Group with them . All the Theory Paper of LL.M. IIlrd and IVth Semester will carry Maximum 100
Marks.
+:+ The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in LL.M. IIIrd Semester. Each Theory Paper
will carry 100 Marks.
':' -FIre Student will start writing a DissertX{ion in LL.M. III Semester on the topic (Any topic

ge'e/
pertaining to Law and the Society) of his choice with prior consent of his / her Guide /
Supervisor. It will be submitted by the students latest by one month (30 days) from the date of last
theory paper of LL.M. IVth Semester examination. The Dissertation will carry 100 Marks.

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(COMPULSORY PAPERS)
':' The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in
LL.M. IIIrd Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100
Marks.

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PAPER –
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - I
(Fundamental Rights)
(Paper Code :
0178101)

1. Concept of State : Constitutional And Judicial Approach of State (Article 12)

2. Right to Equality: Scope of the right to Equality. New approach of Article 14.
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment and in admission to
educational institutions.
3. Freedom of Speech and Expression: The area of freedom and its limitation.
Freedom of Press and challenges of new scientific development.
4. Emerging regime of new Fundamental Rights: The changing dimension of
right to life and Personal Liberty. Reading Directive Principles and Fundamental
Duties into Fundamental rights.
5. Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25 – 28): The scope of the freedom and
the State Control. Secularism and religious fanaticism.
6. Minorities Rights (Articles 29 & 30): Constitutional And Judicial Approach.

7. Right to Remedy : Constitutional And Judicial Approach.

8. Relationship Between Fundamental Rights And Directive Principles of State
Policy.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Chander Pal, Centre State Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism.

Chander Pal, State Autonomy in Indian Federation : Enterging Trends.
H idayatullah M., Constitutional La\v of India,
Jain M.P., Constitutional Law.
Pandey IN., Constitutional Law of India.
Seervai H.M., Constirufional Law of india.
ShuI<la V.N., Constitutional Law of' India,
Tope T R., Constitutional La\v of India.

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PAPER – 55
JURISPRUDENCE - I
(Theories of Law)
(Paper Code :
0178102)

The course shall comprise of the following :

1. Introduction : Definition, Nature, Scope, and Importance of the Study of legal
theory .
2. Analytical School : John Austin, Hans Kelsen, And H.L.A. Hart.
3. Historical School : Karl Fedrick Savigny, Sir Henery Maine.
4. Natural Law School : Classical Natural Law, Revival of Natural Law : Rudolf
Stammler and Kohler.
5. Sociological School : Background and Characteristics, Dean Roscoe Pound, and
Leon Dugit.
6. Modern American Realism.
7. Relationship between Law and Morality : Hart and Fuller Controversy.
8. Economic Approach of Law : Marxist Theory of Law.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bodenheilmer : Jurisprudence .
Dias, Jurisprudence.
Friedman, Law in Changing Society.
Llyoyd, Introduction of Jurisprudence .
Mahajan V.D., Jurisprudence .
Paton : Jurisprudence.
Salmond : Jurisprudence,

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PAPER – 56
LEGISLATIVE OUGHTS9 INTERPRETATION AND JUDICIAL PROCESS
(Paper Code : 0178103)

1. Principles of Legislation: Bentham’s Theory of Utility and its

Relevance, Relationship of Law and Public Opinion.
2. Interpretation: Meaning. Purpose, Main Rules of Interpretation, Subsidiary Rules of
Interpretation, External and Internal Rules of Interpretation, Interpretation of the
Constitution and Penal statutes
3. Judicial Process:
(a) The concept of justice and relation between Law and Justice. the concept of 'Dharma’ in
Indian thought. 'Dharma’ as the foundation of legal ordering. Various theories of justice
in the Western thought.
(b) The nature of Judicial Process. Judicial process as an instrument of social ordering.
Judicial process and creativity in law. The tools and techniques of judicial creativity and
precedents.
(c) Judicial Process in India. Indian debate on the role of judges and on the notion of
judicial review. Danger signals and New challenges before the Indian Judiciary.
(d) Independence of judiciary and the nature of judicial process. Provisions of the Indian
Constitution guaranteeing Independence of judiciary. Attitude of confrontation with the
Legislature & Executive. Appointment & transfer of judges and its effect on
independence of judiciary .
(e) Judicial Activism and Constitutional obligations of the court. Evolution of the concept.
Reasons in defense of judicial activism. Constitution of India and judicial activism. Role
played by the Supreme Court of India. The tools and techniques of the judicial activism.
Need for care and caution.
(D Decision making in the Supreme Court of India: Nature of participation- Dissent,
concurrence, unanimity and voted with majority etc.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bentham, Theories Of Legislation,

Cardozo, Nature of Judicial Process.
Craise W. F, Statute La\\' ,
Dicey, /\N ., La\r and Public Openion.
Henry J. Abraham, Judicial Process.
3 , Swaroop, Interpretation.

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LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(Paper Code : 0178104)
1. Objectives of Legal Education
2. Lecture methods of teaching –Problem method, Discussion method and Seminar
method of teaching.
3. Clinical legal education
4. Research – Meaning, Objectives, Motivations, Types and Significance, Method and
Methodology, Scientific Methodology, Research Process.
5. Legal Research – Evolution, Changing Emphasis and Contemporary Trend in general
and specific to India
6. Research Methodology- Doctrinal, Empirical/Socio-Legal , Inter/Multidisciplinary,
Historical, Descriptive, Diagnostic etc.
7. Selection and Formulation of Legal Research Problem, Utility of Literature Review.
8. Sources of Legal Research / Data collection methods (Tool of legal research) – Primary
and secondary sources, Use of Library and Computer in Legal Research.
9. Hypothesis.
10. Research Design – Modes of data collection in empirical research – Observation,
Interview, Questionnaire, Schedules, Case Study.
11 . Sampling and Interpretation of Data.
12. Report Writing – Synopsis. Report Writing (Research Proposal, reports, research article.
writing of thesis, writing References, Bibliography, Writing of an Abstract, Presenting the
subjest (by foot notes, Table, graphs, index Appendices).

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Aggarwal Shipra, Legal Research Methodology,

Black Thomas, Understanding Social Science Research.
Bruce L. Berg, Qualitative Research Methods For The Social Sciences.
C.R. Kothari, Research Methodology : Methods and Techniques.
Engalhart Max D., Methods of Educational Research.
Fern Edward F, Advanced Focus Group Research.
Galtung Johan, Theory and Methods of Social Research.
Kothari C R., Research Methodology- Methods cmd Techniques.
Purohit Mona, Legal Education and Research Methodology.

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LL.M. IInd SEMESTER

(COMPULSORY PAPERS)
':' The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in LL.M.
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PAPER –
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - II
(Paper Code : 0278101)

1. Indian Federalism: Conceptual position of Federalism. Nature of the Indian

Constitution. Cooperative Federalism. Relationship of trust and faith between
center and state. Challenges before the Indian Federalism.
2. Distribution of Legislative Powers: The Scheme of the distribution of
legislative powers in India the judicial approach and the present position.
Recommendation ofSarkaria Commission & Venkatachaliah Commission.
3 The Judiciary: '1-he Supreme Court of India. Jurisdiction and Powers. Its role as
guardian ol'the Constitution, Independence of Judiciary.
4 Tortious Liability of State : Constitutional And Judicial Approach.
5. Freedom of Trade Commerce And Intercourse (Article 301 – 308)
6. Parliamentary Privileges.
7. Parliamentary Form of Government versus Presidential Form of Government.
8. Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution : National And State
Emergency
9 Amendment of the Constitution (Article 368).
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

C hander Pal, Centre State Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism

C hander Pal, State Autononly in Indian Federation : Emerging Trends.
H idayatullah M., C'011stitulionul Lau’ of' India.
Jain M. P ., Conslilulional La\t
Pandey IN., Constitutional Law of India.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional Law of India,
Shukla V.N., Constitutional law of India,
Tope T R., Constitutional Law of India.

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JURISPRUDENCE - II
(Legal Concepts)
(Paper Code :
0278102)

( 1) Legal Person : Nature and Concept, Theories of Legal Personality.

(2)Legal Rights and Duties: Definition, Basis and Characteristics, Kinds of Legal
Rights, Relationship between Rights and Duties, Wider sense of Right.
(3) Possession : Theories of Possession, Possession in fact and Possession in Law, Kinds
of Possession.
(4) Ownership : Definition, Kinds of Ownership. Relation between Possession and
Ownership.
(5) Liability : Remedial Liability and Penal Liability, Strict and Vicarious Liab}ility
Mens rea and Negligence.
(6) Law and Justice : Administration of Justice, Theories of Punishment.
(7) Concept of State and Sovereignty.
(8) Sources of Law : Custom, Precedent, and Legislation.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Bodenheilmer : Jurisprudence .
Dias, Jurisprudence.
Friedman, Lcr\\' in Changing Sociery.
Llyoyd. Introduction of Jurisprudence.
Mahajan V.D., Jurisprudence .
Paton : Jurisprudence.
Salmond : Jurisprudence,

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LAW AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION IN INDIA
(Paper Code : 0278103)

1. Interaction of Law and Social Sciences

2 Impact of Social development on Law
3 Social Morality and legal order
4 Legal Idealism and the sociological approach to la\v
5. Law as an instrument of social change
6 Role of Law, the individual, & the welfare State
7. Role of Law and the function of Lawyers / Judges
8 Contemporary Society and the law
• Industrial reforms / Economic Reforms.
•

Agarian reforms.
• Modernization & the law.
•

Reforms of family law.

•
Prison Reforms
•

Reforms in justice delivery system.

•
Reforms of civil and criminal laws.
•
Sarvodaya etc (Role of democracy , panchayati raj , N.G.O’S etc.)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Basu, D.D.. Constitution of india. Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd. New.Delhi, 1996.
Bali. Upendra. La\t & P over tv (Critical E:ssavs) . N.M. Tripathi Publication, Bombay, 1988Baxi.
Upendra. The Crisis of Indian Legal System. Vikas Publication. New Delhi, 1982.
BhaLt. P.I., Law & Social Transformation. , Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
Derret, Duncan, The State , Religion & Law in India, Oxford Uni. Press, New.Delhi, 1999.
Friedman, W., La It' in Changing Socielv, Universal Publication.
Galanter, Marc (ed. ), LaIr & Socierv in Modern India, Oxford, 1997
Indian Law Institute, Law & Social Change : Indo American Reflections, N.M. Tripathi Publication, Bombay, 1988.
Lingat, Robert, The Classical Law of India, Oxford, 1998.
Seervai, H.M., Constitutional Law of India, N.M. Tripathi Publication, Bombay, 1996.

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HUMAN RIGHTS
(Paper Code : 0278104)
1. Human Rights and the United Nations Charter:
(a) Normative and Institutional Framework of the UN
(b) Role of the permanent organs of the UN, Human Rights Commissions, UN High
Commissioner for Human Rights
2. Universal Declaration on Human Rights:
(a) History of the Declaration
(b) Structure of the Declaration
(c) Legal Significance
3 . International Covenants: ICCPR and ICESCR
(a) Nature and Characteristic
(b) Optional Protocols
4. Regional Instruments
(a) European Convention on Human Rights
(b) American Convention on Human Rights
(c) African Charter on Human and People’s Rights
(d) Asia and Human Rights
5. Right to Life and Personal Liberty : Evolution of New Dimension of Human
Rights Through Judicial Interpretation.
6. Implementation and Enforcement Mechanism of Human Rights in India. Remedies
provided by the Judiciary and National Human Rights Commission.
7. Fundamental Duties. Article 5 1-A of the Constitution concept and need of Fundamental
Duties. Enforcement and Effectuation of Fundamental Duties.
8. Emerging regime of new Human Rights in India. Taking guidance from
Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties. New Approach.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Agrawal H.O.,/hunan Rights

Basu D.D., Human Rights in Constitutional La\v.
Khera SC., Hunran Rights and United Nation.
9 LL.M. lllrd & IVth SEMESTER
(OPTIONAL GROUP PAPERS)

The student has to opt any one Law Group among the
following Law Groups in LL.M. lllrd and IVth Semester. Once a
group opted by the student in LL.M. lllrd Semester, he/she
cannot change the group in LL.M. IVth Semester i.e. they shall
keep the same group with them. All the Theory Paper of LL.M.
lllrd and IVth Semester will carry Maximum 100 marks.

• Group (A): Constitutional and Administrative Law Group

OR

• Group (B): Business Law Group

OR

• Group (C); Family Law Group

OR

• Group (D): Torts and Criminal Law Group

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The students has to appear in TWO Theory Papers in LL.M. IVth Semester.
The subject group will be same as it was taken in Semester III by the
student. Each theory paper will carry 100 marks
•

The student will appear in Viva-voce examination in LL.M. IVth Semester

which will carry 100 marks
•
LL.M. Semester Ill and IV Law groups are as under :-

GROUP (A): CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW GROUP

OR
•

GROUP (B): BUSINESS LAW GROUP

OR
•
GROUP (C): FAMILY LAW GROUP
OR
•

GROUP (D): TORTS AND CRIMINAL LAW GROUP

SEMESTER - III GROUP (A): CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

GROUP (TOTAL 400 MARKS)
Paper Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch Max.
No Marks

Constitutionalism and Constitutional 0378101 100

Development in India

Comparative and Cooperative FederaIIsm 0378102 100

(India, America and Australia)

Civil and political Right : Comparative study 0378103 100

of select Constitutions (India,USA and UK)

IV Local Self Government LAw 0378104 100

,SEMESTER III GROUP (B): BUSINESS LAW GROUP (TOTAL 400 MARKS)
Paper Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch Max
No Marks

Contract - 1 (General Principals of contract) 0378105 100

Contract . II (Specific Contract, sales of 0378106 100

goods act and Law of Partnership)
Company Law 0378107 100

IV Banking Law 0378108 100

 SEMESTER III GROUP (C): FAMILY LAW GROUP (TOTAL 400 MARKS)

Title of the Paper Paper Catch

Code

Family Law - 1 (Hindu Law) 0378109

Family Law - II (Muslim Law) 0378110

Gender justice and Welfare Laws in India 0378111

Women and Violence . Centric Laws in India 0378112

SEMESTER III GROUP (D): TORTS AND CRIMINAL LAW GROUP ( TOTAL 400
MARKS)

Paper No, Title of the Paper Paper Catch

Code

Criminal Law of India 0378113

Criminology, Penology and Victimology 0378114

Socio.Economic offence: 0378115

General Principle of Ton 0378116

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IIlrd SEMESTER
Syllabus
• GROUP (A) : Constitutional And Administrative Law Group

':' The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in LL.M.

IIIrd Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.
':' The Student will start writing a Dissertation on the topic of
his choice (Any topic pertaining to Law and the Society) with
prior consent of his / her Supervisor / Guide. It will be
submitted by the students latest by one and half month (45
days) from the date of last theory paper of LL.M. IVth
Semester examination.

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IGROUP (A) I
coNSTiTu-rioNALISM AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IN INDIA AND ENGLAND
(Paper Code : 0378101)

1. What is a Constitution? Constitution, Constitutional Law and Constitutionalism.

Concept of Limited Government and limitations on government power. Conventions of
constitutionalism- Law and conventions. Historical evaluation of constitutional
government in India and England.
2. Rule of Law. Concept and new horizons; Separation of powers. Concept and its
applicability in India and England.
3. Sovereignty of British Parliament, Powers and Functions Privileges of the
Parliament and Courts- Indian and British position.
4. The King of England. Prerogatives of the Crown. Position of the Kind in England
Cabinet System of government in India and England.
5. The Judicial system in England. Crown Proceeding Act 1947. Judicial Review
and Constitutionalism in India. Prerogative writs.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Begehot WaIter, The English Constitution.

Boqdanor Vernon, The New British Constitution.
Hidayatullah M., Constitutional Law of India,
Jain M.P.. Constitutional La\t
King Anthon i, The British C'onstitution
Pandey IN., Constitutional Law of India.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional Lanl of India.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional Law of India,

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[GROUP (A) I
COMPARATIVE AND COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM
(India, America, And Australia)
(Paper Code : 0378102)

1. Concept of Federalism. Requisite conditions of federalism Patterns of federal

government of U.S.A. and Australia. Federal Control v. State autonomy.
2 Indian Federal Constitution and its present shape.
3. The changing dimension of modern federal Constitutions New trends in federalism.
National supremacy. Cooperative Federalism.
4. The scheme of the distribution of legislative powers in India and a comparative study
of the scheme of U.S.A. and Australia. The specific legislative powers: Defence &
External affairs.
5 Emergency provisions. Effect of Emergency on the federal structure. Judicial
approach. Indian and American experiences.
6. Judicial Review for federal Umpiring. Scope of judicial review in the federal
Constitutions. The approach of Indian & American Supreme Court.
7 Scope of Constituent power. Amending process and process in action. Judicial
response. The direction of the Indian constituent power.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Amar Akh iI Reed, Anlerica ’s Constitution : ,4 Select Bibliography ,

French Robert, Lindell Geoffrey and Saunders Cheryl (ed.)) Reflections on the Australian
Constitution .
H idayatullah M., Constitutional Law of India,
Jain M.P., Constitutional La\v ,
L,andynski Jacob & Padover Saul, The Living US Constitution
Mason, The Australian Constitution in Retrospect and Prospect.
Pandey IN., Constitutional Law of India.
Saunders Cheryl, The Constitution of Australia.
Seervai A.M., Constitutional La\\' of India.
Shukla V N., Constitutional Law? of India.
Stevens Richard G., The American Constitution and Its Provenance
Vile John R., A Conlpanion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments
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[GROUP (A)]
CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS : COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SELECT CONSTITUTIONS
(India, United States of America and United Kingdom)
(Paper Code : 0378103)
1. Constitutional basis for protection of Individual rights. Balance between individual
liberty and social needs. To whom and against whom Rights are available.
Suspension of Rights.
2 Right to Equality. General principles. Protective discrimination with special
references to emerging judicial response to the problems of group inequalities.
Comparative study of the decisions of the Indian and American courts.
3. Freedom of Speech and Expression: Special attention will be paid to the
liberty of Press as interpreted by the Indian Supreme Court and to the
interpretation of the freedom guaranteed by the First Amendment of the
American Constitution
4. Right to life and Personal Liberty: Judicial determination of the scope of the term
“personal liberty’, “procedure established by law” and the American expressions
“liberty’ and 'due process”. Radical changes in judicial thinking in this area.
5. Freedom of Religion Judicial interpretation of the freedom under the Constitution of
India and of the United States.
6. Amendment of Rights: Adaptability of the Constitutional law to the changing needs
of the society. Power and Procedure for amendments of these rights under the
American and Indian constitution.
7 Elections and the Franchise: Constitutional foundation of the right to vote.
The voting rights Acts. Judicial supervision of Elections.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Amar Akhil Reed, A trIer icu 's Constitutit)rl : .4 Select Bibliography

Begehot WaIter, The English Constitution
Boqdanor Vernon, The New British Constitution
Hidayatullah M., Constitutional Law of India.
Jain M.P., Constitutional Law
Landynski Jacob & Padover Saul The Living U.S. Constitution
Pandey J.N., Constitu[ional La\v of India.
Saunders Cheryl, The Constitution of Australia.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional La\v of India.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional Law of India.
Stevens Richard G., The American Constitution and Its Provenance
Vile John R.. A Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments

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IGRouP (A )]
LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT LAW
(Paper Code : 0378104)

1. Historical Perspectives: Early period, Gram Swaraj-the Gandhian concept

2. Constitutional Scheme: Directive Principles, Structure and powers of local bodies
3. Legislative Powers: Direct democracy and grass root planning, Municipalities and
corporation, gram Sabha
4. Quasi-legislative Powers: Rule making power of the State Government, Regulations
and Bye-laws
5. Financial Powers: Levying taxes, Licensing power, Financial resources and powers
6. Judicial and Quasi-judicial powers of the Local Bodies
7. Election to Local Bodies
8. Conduct of Meetings –- Corporation, Municipal Council, Panchayat Committee and
Gram Sabha
9. Institutional and Judicial Control
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Dhaliwal S.S., Local Self Government

Jain M.P., Constitutional Lau
Mudgal Rahul, Local Self Government in India.
Pandey J.N., Constitutional £arv orlndia.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional La\, of India.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional law of India.
Swami Satpal, Local Self Government .
Vidyasagar I.S., Local SelfGovernment – Theoriti c.'at Perspective.

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 lIIrd SEMESTER
Syllabus
• GROUP (B) : Business Law Group
•

The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in LL.M.

IIIrd Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.
•

The Student will start writing a Dissertation on the topic of his

choice (Any topic pertaining to Law and the Society) with prior
consent of his / her Supervisor / Guide. It will be submitted by
the students latest by one and half month (45days) from the
date of last theory paper of LL.M. IVth Semester examination.

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PAPER – 70
IGROUP (B) I
(CONTRACT – 1 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT)
(Paper Code : 0378105)

1. Formation of Contract: A critical study of offer and acceptance.

2. Doctrine of Consideration and Privity of Contract
3. Capacity to contract: Nature of minor’s agreements and the doctrine of restitution.
4. Consent: Meaning, importance and the factors vitiating free consent with special
reference to Fraud and Misrepresentation.
5. Standard form Contracts.
6. Void Agreements: With special reference to agreements relating to restraint of
trade and wagering agreements.
7. Discharge of contracts with special reference to the doctrine of frustration.
8. Relations resembling those created by contract.
9. Remedis in the form of compensation.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anson’s Law of Contract.

Bangia R.K. (Dr.), Indian Contract Act
Desai S.T ., The Indian Contract Act
Kapoor S.K.. Contract
N4oitra AC .. (Dr. ), Principles and Digest of Indian Contract Act
Pollock and Mulla, Indian Contract and SpeciDc Relief Act
Singh Avtar (Dr.), £aw of Contract

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 PAPER – 7 1
IGRouP (B)I
(CONTRACT – II : SPECIFIC CONTRACT, SALES OF GOODS AND LAW OF PARTNERSHIP)
(Paper Code : 0378106)

1. Contract of Indemnity : Definition and nature of contract of indemnity, Extent and

commencement of liability.
2 Contract of Guarantee : Meaning and Essentials of Contract of Guarantee, Extent of
Surety-s Liability, Discharge of Surety’s Liability, Rights of Surety.
3. Contract of Bailment & Pledge : Meaning and Essentials of Contract of Bailment,
Duties ofBailer and Bailee, Rights ofBailee, Meaning and Essentials of Pledge and
persons entitled to pledge.
4. Contract of Agency : Nature and Essentials of Contract of Agency, Creation of
Agency: Implied Agency and Agency of Necessity, Agency by Ratification,
Termination of Agency.
5. Delineation of Sale, Essentials of Contract of Sale and Agreement to Sale, Duties of
Sellers and Buyers, Sale by Sample, Sale by Description, Conditions and
Warranties, Rule of Caveat Emptor.
6. Transfer of Title, Passing of Property in Goods, Delivery of Goods – Rules
regarding Delivery of Goods, Unpaid Seller and his Rights, Remedies for the
Breach of Contract.
7. Network of Partnership. Difference between Partnership and a Company. Mutual
relationship between Partners, Authority of Partners, Dissolution of Partnership3
Minor as Partner. Effect of non-registration of Firm.
8 Limited Liability Partnership.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anson’s Lau' of Contract

Bangia R.K. (Dr.), Indian Contract Act
Desai S.T., The Indian Conlracf Act
Kapoor S.K., Contract
Moitra A.C., (Dr.), Principles and Digest of Indian Contract Act.
Narayena P.S., The Law of Partnership.
Pollock and Mulla, hrdiarl Contract and SpeciDc Relief Act
Singh Avtar (Dr.), Law of- Contract .

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PAPER – 72
[GROUP (B) I
COMPANY LAW
(Paper Code : 0378107)

1. Introduction – History of Company Legislation, Characteristic features of company , Lifting of

Corporate veil, Kind of companies.
2. Memorandum and Articles of association – Meaning, Contents and alteration, Doctrine of Ultra
1/tres, Doctrine of Indoor Management.
3. Prospectus – Meaning, definition and contents of a prospectus, statement in lieu of prospectus,
Mis – Statement in a prospectus and their consequences.
4. Share and Share Capital – Meaning and Kinds of Shares, Allotment, Forfeiture, Transfer,
Transmission of Shares, Underwriting and Brokerage, Bonus shares, Right shares. Reduction of
Share Capital
5. Investment, loans and borrowings – Investments, Charges , Debentures, Kinds of Debentures,
Debenture Trust deed.
6. Company Management- Qualification and Disqualification of directors, appointment and removal
of directors, legal position, duties, liabilities and power of directors.
7. Company Meetings – Types / Kinds of Meeting, Quorum and resolution of meetings
8. Majority Rule and Minority Protection – Foss v. Harbottle, Exception to the rule) Prevention of
oppression and Mismanagement.
9. Amalgamation, Merger Take over and Reconstruction.
1 0. Winding –uP – Modes of Winding up, Dissolution of Companies, Liquidators, NCLT.

II . Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Maj umdar A.K., Company La\v and Practice ,
Kapoor G.K. ( Dr. ) & Gower I,.C.B.. Principles of \'loderrl Compan\' I .a\\'
Singh A\'tar (Dr.). Indian ('ompu nv Lau
Ramay)'a A., rJ Guide to C Olnpullies ,IcI
Rai Kailash, Principles of ('olnpall\' I .a\\
Dhingra L.C. (Dr.), Principles oy'Company Law
Tripathi S.C. (Dr.), Modern Colnpany La\v
The Companies Act, 2013

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VIGRouP
BANKING LAW
(Paper Code : 0378108)

Introduction: Nature and development of banking. History of banking in India and

elsewhere-indigenous baking-evolution of banking in India-different kinds of banks and their
functions, Multi-functional banks- growth and legal issues.
2. Law relating to Banking Companies in India: Controls by government and its agencies. On
management, On accounts and audit, Lending, Credit policy, Reconstruction and
reorganization, Suspension and winding up, Contract between banker and customer; their
rights and duties.
3. Social Control over Banking: Nationalization, Evaluation: private ownership, nationalization
and disinvestments, Protection depositors, Priority lending, Promotion of under privileged
classes.
4. Deposit Insurance: The Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 1961 : Objects and Reasons,
Establishment of Capital of DIC, Registration of banking companies insured banks, liability of
DIC to depositors, Relations between insured banks, DIC the Reserve Bank of India.
5. The Central Bank: Evolution of Central Bank, Characteristic and functions, Economic and
social objectives, The Central Bank and the Sate as bankers’ bank, The Reserve Bank of India
as the central Bank, Organizational structure, Functions of the RBI, Regulation monitory
mechanism of the economy, Credit control , Exchange control, Monopoly of currency issue9
Bank rate policy formulation, Control of RBI over non-banking companies9 Financial
companies. Financial companies, Non-financial companies.
6. Relationship of Banker and Customer: Legal character, Contract between banker and
customer, Banker’s lien, Protection of bankers, Customers9 Nature and type of accounts)
Special classes of customers-lunatics, minor, partnership> corporations9 local authorities
Banking duty to customers, Consumer protection: baking as service.
7. Negotiable Instruments: meaning and kinds, Transfer and negotiations, Holder and holder in
due course, Presentment and payment, Liabilities of parties
8' Lending bY Banks: Good lending principles, Lending to poor masses, Securities for
advances, Kinds and their merits and demerits, Repayment of loans: rate of interest9 protection
against penalty, Default and recovery. Debt recovery tribunal
9. Recent Trends of Banking System in India: New technology, Information technology9
Automation and legal aspects, Automatic teller machine and use of internet) Smart card> Use
of expert system, Credit cards,
10. Reforms in Indian Banking Law: Recommendations of committees: a review
EmK£&E£QWEME2
llangia R.K.. \eRr)liable lllstrume111 .-Ict
Bash)am & A(liga: 1-he \egt)liable Instrunre Ilt .IcI
Chorley Lord, Law oy- Banking
Faizi O..P., The Negotiable Instrument Act .
Gupta S.N., Banks and the Custonter Protection Lab*
Gupta S.N., T/7e Banking Law, and Practice in India
Megah Maurice & Ryder F.R., Pagers La\\' of Banking
Parthasarathy M.P., Negotiable Instrument Act.
Singh Avtar (Dr.), Negotiable Inst runrenl ,Icl
Tannen M.L., Banking Lau' and Practice in India.

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 IIIrd SEME:STER
Syllabus
• GROUP (C) : Family Law Group

':' The Student has to appear in FOUR Theory Papers in LL.M.

IIIrd Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.
':' The Student will start writing a Dissertation on the topic of his
choice (Any topic pertaining to Law and the Society) with prior
consent of his / her Supervisor / Guide. It will be submitted by
the students latest by one and half month (45 days) from the date
of last theory paper of LL.M. IVth Semester examination.

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PAPER- 1
FAMILY LAW-I
(mVDU LAW )
Paper Code-0378109

UNIT I:

HVFRODUCTION: Basic Principles of Hindu Jurisprudence, Concept of Dharma , Ancient and Modern Sources of Hindu Law,
Importance and impact of Dharma-shastras on Legislation. Two Principal Schools of Hindu law , Application of Hindu Law .

LiNrr a

Marriage and KinshIp 'Evolution of the Institution of Marriage and FamIly Law before HIndu Marriage Act , 1955,
A detailed study of Hindu Marriage Act 19S5.:Matrlaroahl Remedies :NuDity of Marriage .Resdtuaon ofCorgugpl Righb t

Judicial Saperabon ,Divorse ,Maintenance, Alinnny

Customary Practices and legislative provisIons relating to Dowry Prohibition.
UNIT m

Hindu Undivided Family.Mitakshara Joint Family :FormatIon and Incidents,

_Property under both schools ' Mitaksbara and Dayabhag ,Karta : His PosItion .Powers IPrivUeges mId ObUgadons
Debts :Doctrine of Pious Obligation -Partition and R£uilon - -
:Religeous and

Inberitence and Succession - Historical Perspective of Traditional Hindu Law relaang to Iraetitence _
A detailed study of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 .
STRIDHAN: Women's propedy ;Recent State and Central arnmendments ta Hindu Succession Act .1956.
WOMANS ESTATE: Position before the passing of the Hindu Succession Act .1956
Change brought about by the HIndu SuccessIon Att, 1956.
Prc)FRy of a Female Hindu and Rules ofSucoeuion(sections :14,15,16)
UNrr V
The law relating to Hindu Minority and Guardiurallp: Kinds of Guardans
Duties and Powers of Guardians : -A detailed study ot

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SUGGESTED READnvGS
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Mayne, Treatise on Hindu Law and Usages, Bturat Law Howe1 West
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Modern Hindu Law By Dr. Paras Diwar by Dr. Paras Dlwan

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Modern hindu law with incorporating personal laws by Dr u.P.D Keuri

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Hindu Laws wIth State Amendments : Bare Act with-short Notes by Universal
>

Marriage & Divorce Laws Paperback Family Law for Compe6uve hans and PractItioners
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Lectures on Family Laws (Hindu, Muslim a Personal Law;)
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Family Law-1 by Dr. Shivani Goswanu
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Family Law Lectures Family Law.ll by Dr. Poonun Pradlun Saxena

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MoMa: Principles of HIndu law

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 PAPER.H
FAMTT .Y LAW-II
( MUSLIM LAW)
Paper Code - 0378110
UNiTa
ISLAM : An LItroducdoa :DefirIition of Islamic Jurisprudence,Basic Principles of islamic Jurisprudence.

Subject Matter of Islamic Jurisprudence , Works on Islamic Jurisprudence and Development of Muslim Law ,
Schools:Sunni and Shia- their sub-divIsions , Sources of Islamic Law PrImary and Secondary Sources , The Shariat Act . 1937 ;
Ernergence of dIfferent Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence :Definitions Object and Nature .

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MusIIm MarTlage :Essential requirenment5 of . Classification of MarHage ;Legal effects of valid,void and
irregular marriages ;Concept of Mun Marriage;
Dino]ution of marTiage:Types oF Divorce. Constltutionalhy ofTalaq.ul- Blddat :Divorce available to a woman
under Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act ,1939 .

The Concept of Dower:Explanation , Types and Importance of 'Mehr’.

UNrr III
MaUimonlal Renndies under Muslim law and Indian Divorce Act ,1869 (Amended Act -Indian Divorce Act , 2 tX)1)-
Nullity of Marriage-Bar to Matrimonial ReLief , AIImony and Maintenance ,
Alimony and maintenance as an Independent remedy,
Indian Divorse Act 1869.Provisions under the CIvil Procedure CexJe .1973:
Maintenance of Divorced Muslim women under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce )Act , 1986
UNIT IV
Guardianship; Types of GuardIanship in MusIIm Law , Guardianship and Parental rights
Succession ;chad and Family , Legitimacy,Custody ,MaIntenance and Education:
InherItance:General Principles of Inheritance.
RIght of Pre.Empbon .

UNIT V
GIFT'Meaning , essential ingredIents .Exceptions ,Formallaes and revocation of gift; Concept of Mushaa
and exceptions to Mushaa, GIft made during alan-ul .maul
WILL: Meaning . Object . SignifIcance ,DifFerence between Hiba and Wills ,Requisites,Subject Matter , Extent
and Revocation of WIll.
WAQF:Meaning . Purpose,Eswnaal, Legal Incidents, Modes ,Subject Matter, Kinds of Waqf .
Who can create Waqf ,For whom it can be created , the Concept ofMutwalU .

SUGESTED READINGS

Apes Flavia: Family Law vol. II: Marriage, Divorce and Matrimonial Litigation, (Oxford University Press, New DeUdt 2011)
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Qureshi, M.A: Muslim Law, (Central Law Publication, 2002) .

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DesaI Kumud: Indian Law of Manlage and Divorce, (Lexis Nexis Buttersworths Wadhwa Nagpu1 2011) Diwant Paras and
Peeyushi Diwan,
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Law of Marriage and Divorce, (Universal Law Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi. 2008).
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ryzee
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F. A. A: OutIInes of Muhammadan Lzw, (Oxford UniversIty Prns,4th ed.).

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GENDER JUSTICE And WELFARE LAWS W UVDIA
Paper Code -0378111

UNIT 1
Gender Justice:Meaning,Coneptual Position , Importance ,
Gender justice as basIc Human Right .Gender Justice as Social Justice ,
Constiutionai protection to women in India :Preambulu provision ,
Equality provisions , Protection Under Dkutive Principles .

UNIT n
Gender Justice in India: Rights of women in Pre - Independence Era :ContHbution of Social Reformers (Raja Ram IUolun Roy ,
JyaUbha Phule .Savitrl Bai Phule .Vivekananda. Annie Besant ) for bringing about Equal Rights for Women like Education Remarriage
and Right to property, Role of United Nations in creatIng awarenesss for Gender Equality and Justice :Universal Declaration of Human
Rights 1948,CEDAW (Convendon on the EILminadon of all Forms of Discrimination Against) ,1979.

UNIT nI
Violence against Husband: Arising out of the Judicial cognizance of widespread misuse of provisions
under section 498A and 304-B. (IPC) .

Women and Criminal Laws :Crimes against women under Indian Penal Code : offences affecting the Human Body;
Offences related to :Miscarriage , Bigamy ,Slavery and Good Conduct .

Labour Laws and Women : Factories Act ,1948 ;The Mine,Act 1952,The Employee's State Insurance Act 1948
Maternity BenefIt Act ,1961-Entitlement to Matenanty BenefIt and Miscellaneous ProvIsions;
The Equal Rernuneradon Act ,1976.

UNIT rv
Uniform Civil Code :Pros and Cons: Impact of Modernization .Gender Neutral Laws
Women and Criminal Inws :Crimes agaInst women under Indian Penal Code : offences affecting the Human Body;
Offences related to :Miscarriage , Bigamy ,Slavery and Good Conduct .

Suocession; The Hindu Succession Act 1956: Entitlement to a Share equal to the Male Hiers 1

Stridhan ; As DIstinguished from Women's Estate

UNIT V
Special Women Welfare Laws:The Hindu Widow RemarrIage Act ,1856:
The child MaNage Restraint Act .1929;The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act ,1956:
Dowery Prohibition Act .1961 ; The indecent representation prohibition Act ,1986;
The Commission of Sail (prevention) Act ,1987;National Commission for Women Act, 1990.

SUGGESTED READINGS
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Chawla Monica :Gender Justice :Women and Law in India
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Kan\val (Dr.)Sheetal,Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence .

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ChaRerjee lshita CDr.), ,Gender Justice and Feminist Jurisprudence.
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Rao Mama , Law relating to Women and Children

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WOMEN AND VIOLENCE- CEVIRIC LAWS ng nvDIA
Paper Code -0378112
UNIT I
Violence and Violence against women : Meaning and Conceptual PositIon.
Mmning and DefinitIon of Domesac Violence :by United Nations and International CommunIty;
Types and causes of Domestic VIolence :Determination of Abuse .
Causes of delayed recognition of Domestic Violence as Potential Violence to Women ;Legal
DefirUtion of Domestic Violence : Section-4( Protection of Women against Domestic Violence
Act.2005) .
UNIT H
Causes Of Violence To Women:
Socio-Cultural And Structural Causes: Patriarchal Reason ;Various Manifestations and Forms of
Violence against women like .Rape ,Incest,Domestic Violence ,Female Foeticide and Infanticide,
Molestation ,Eve-Teasing .Hanasement and Trafficking of Women .

UNIT HI
Role of NGOs in safeguarding women from domestic violence,
Meaning of NGOs(Non Government Organization) ; the various roles of NGOs towards
Women Empowemment , Guarantee Wommen participation in Women Empowernment.
Educating the rural women , Promoting Rural Leadership,Promoting Technology in Rural areas.
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Supreme court on Domestic Violence : Vishakha vs. State of RaJasthan(1997)–Detailed
Guidelines.
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention. Prohibition and Redressal) Act.2013
Supreme court on Domestic Violence :
Declaration on Elimination of Domestic Violence against Women ,1993;
Unsuccess of Dowry Prohibition Act for Women .
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy;Indecent;The Pre-conception and Pre-natal Diagnostic
Techniques Causes of Faliure(Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994 .

UNIT V
National Commission for Women Act , 19U)
Its ,constitution ,objectives and Functions .
SUGGESTED READINGS
> Violence and Protection Measures for women development and empowernment by Anma
Goel
>

PhI]osophy of crIme by Pradlp Kumar Deep and Deep Publications Pvt .Ltd.
>

Marriage and family in dlverce and changing scenario by A.Rana .P.Kumar . ans
S.Chikkara.
>

Deep and Deep Publications Pvt.Ltd.

>

Organisation and structure of women development and empowernment

>

by Aruna Goel Deep and Deep Publications Pvt.Ltd.

>

The Protection of Women from Domestic VIolence Acts &Rules by N.AZuberi, ALA.
>

Law Relating to Women and Child by:O.P. Mishra,CA

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IIIrd SEMESTER
Syllabus
Group(D) : Torts and Criminal Law Group
+ The student has to appear in FOUR Theory papers in LL.M. lllrd Semester.
Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.

+:+ The Students will start writing a dissertation on the topic of his choice ( Any
topic pertaining to Law and the Society) with prior consent of his / her
Supervisor / Guide. It will be submitted by the students latest by one and half
months (45 Days) from the date of the last theory paper of LL.M. IVth
Semester examination.

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[GROUP D]
CRi&aNAL LAW OF INDIA
[Paper Code : 0378113]

UNIT-I
1. Nature of Crime and Criminal law
2. Elements of Crime
3. Doctrine of Mens rea and Actus Rats
4. Legality principles of Criminal law

UNIT-II
1. Punishment of Offences committed within and beyond India Extension of IPC to
extra territorial offences
2. Nature of Punishment-Theories, Capital Punishment, Arguments for retention and
abolition
3. Constructive Liability
4. Mcadous Liability
5. Strict Liability

UNIT-Ill
1. Giving False evidence
2. Public Nuisance
3. Obscenity
4. Rape
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1. Culpable Homicide and murder
2. Dowry Death
3. Kidnapping and Abduction
4. Wrongful restraint and wrongfbl confinement

UNIT-V
1. Theft and Extortion
2. Criminal Breach of Trust and Criminal Misappropriation
3. Criminal Intimidation
4. Robbery and Dacoity

Books Recommended
Williams G : Criminal Law, Sweet & Maxwell (London)
Dr. Sir H.S.Gaur : Penal Law of India

Ratanlal & Dhirajlal : The Indian Penal Code

PiUai Aehhutan : Criminal Law of India
S.N. IVlisra : Indian Penal Code, Central Law Publications

Sutherland : Principles of Criminology

Essays on Indian Penal Code : The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

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IGROUP D]
CRi&nNOLOGY, PENOLOGY AND VICTIMOLOGY
[Paper Code : 0378114]

UNIT - I
•

Criminology: Its Meaning, Nature and Scope

•
Theories of Criminology: Sociological Theory of Criminology, Biological Theory
of Criminology, Psychological Theory of Criminology.
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Green Criminology

UNIT - II
• Convict Criminology
• Labeling Criminology
• Media Criminology
• Critical Criminology

UNIT - in
• Penology: Meaning, Nature and Scope ofPenology.
• Punitive Approach and the Contemporary Role of Punishment
• Death Sentence: The Global Perspective

UNrr -TV
• Meaning. Nature and Scope ofVictimology: Emerging trends in Mctimology
• Victims Role in Administration of Criminal Justice
• Legal and Human Rights ofMctims

UNIT-V
• Worldwide Trend towards realization ofMctims Rights
• Restitute, Compensatory, Assistive Justice to the Victims of Crime in India
• Judicial Approach towards victims of crime

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Books Recommended
Anthony Thalia & Cunneen Chris, The Critical Criminology Companion, Hawkins
Press, Sydney, 2008.
Beirhe Piers and ]Vlesserschmidt James W., Criminology. Roxburg Publishing
Company L.A., 2006.
Burke Roger Hopkins, An Introduction to CriminoIogical Theory, Willian
Publishing USA 2008
Davis Robert C, Arthur Lurigio and Susan Harman Mctims of Crime, Sage
Publications London 2007.
Davis Pamela and Francis Peter, Greer Chin Mctims, Crime and Society. Sage
Publications LA 2007
•
Gaur K.D., Criminal Law and Criminology, Deep and Deep Publications, New
Delhi, 2002
•
Jones Stephen, Criminology, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2007.
•

McLaughlin Eugene & Newburn Tim, The Sage Handbook of Criminological

Theory, Sage Publications India Private Limited, Delhi, 2010.
•

Miller J. Mitchell, 218 Century Criminology, Sage Publications India Private

Limited, Delhi, 2009 Purvi Ramakand, Handbook of Criminology, Dominant
Publishers and Distributors Delhi, 2006,
•

Paranjpe N.Y., Criminology and Penology, Central Law Publications, Allahabad,

2008.
•

Rai, Sumain Law Relating Plea Bargaining, Orient Publishing Company, 2007
•
Siddique Ahmed, Criminology: Problems and Perspective, Easter Book Company,
Lucknow, 2008.
e Sutherland Edwin, Principles of Criminology, J.B. Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1971.
•
Talwar Parkash, Victimology, Isha Books, Delhi, 2006.
•

Tibbetts Stephen G. & Hemmens Craig, Criminological Theory, Sage Publications

India Private Limited, Delhi, 2010.

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IGROUP Dl
SOCIO-ECONOMIC OFFENCES I
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[Paper Code : 0378115]

UNIT-I
A. AConcept and Evolution of Socio-Economic Offences in India
B. Nature, Scope and Extent of Socio-Economic Offences in India
C. Difference between Socio-Economic Offences and Traditional Crimes

UNIT-II
A. White Collar Crimes and Indian Law
B. Organised Crimes and Indian Law
C. Difference between White Collar Crimes and Organised Crimes

UNIT-HI
A. Socio-Economic Offences and Strict Liability
B. Socio-Economic Offences and Mcarious Liability
C. Socio-Economic Offences and Corporate Liability

UNIT-IV
A. Sanction for Prosecution
B. Burden of Proof
C. Trial Procedure
D. Special Courts
E. Punishment

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A. Important Committee Reports on Socio-Economic ORences in India

Books Recommended

• B.K Sharma and Vijay Nagpal, A Treatise on Econornic & Social Ofences
(Allahabad Law
• Agency, Allahabad, 2017).
• JPS Sirohi, Socio-Economic O#ences (Sri Sai Law Publications, Haryana,
2015),

• Mahesh Chandra, Socio-Econornic Offences (NM THpathi Private Ltd.,

Bombay, 1979).

• Nuzhat Parveen Khan, Luv Relating a socio-Economic Ojjences (Central

Law Publication
• Allahabad, lst ednq 2018).

• Paranjape, Criminology & Penology wBa Uctirnology (Central Law

Publications, Allahabad
• 15th edn., 2011).

• SMA Qadri, Ahmed Siddiquits Criminology & Penology (Eastern Book

Company, Lucknow, 6th edn., 2009).

• SN Misr% Indian Penal Code (Central Law Publications, Allahabad, 20th

ednq 2016).

• Law Commission Reports, etc.

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PAPER - IV
IGROUP Dl
GENERAT d PRINCIPLE OF TORT
[Paper Code : 0378116]

UNIT - I
• Genesis and evolution of Tort
• Definition, Nature, Scope of Tort, Distinction with other civil wrongs

UNIT - II
• Principles of liability in Tort
• Justification in Tort

UNIT - in
• Assessment of Damages - Judicial Approach

UNIT - rv
• Mcarious liability
• State Liability, Doctrine of Sovereignty.

UNIT-V
• Remedies - Judicial or Non Judicial

Books Recommended
@ Bangia RK., The Law of Torts.
• Kapoor S.K., Law of Torts.
• Lal Rattan & Lal Dhiraj, The Law of Torts.
@ Paranjape N.V., Law of Torts.
• Salmond W.G., Law of Torts.
• Winfield and Jolowiez, Torts.

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SEMESTER - IV ICroup (A) : Constitutional and Administrative Law Groupl : (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch

Administrative L.a\v ot'India - I 04781 0

Administrative Law of India - Il 0478 1 02

111 Dissertation(Compulsory for all student) 04781 03 1 00

tV Viva-Voce 0478 1 04 100

SEMESTER - IV IGroup (B) : Business Law Groupl : (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch

Insurance Law' 0478 1 05

Students have to opt for any one optional

Paper among the following. (Subject to
availability of expert Faculty in the
Department)

International Trade law (Optional Paper) 0478 1 06

Economic Laws (Optional Paper) 0478 107

Dissertation(Compulsory for all student) 0478 1 08

Viva-Voce 0478 109

SEMESTER - IV I(;roup (C) : Family Law Groupl : (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch

Family Dispute Resolution in India 0478110

Personal Laws ot’Christians. Parsis and 0478 1 1 1

Jews

111 Dissertation(Colnpulsoly for all student) 0478112 1 00

IV Viva-Voce 0478113 100

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SEMESTER - IV I(;roup (D) : Torts and Criminal Law Groupl : (Total : 400 Marks)

Title of the Paper Paper Code Catch

Socio Economic Oft-cnccs 0478114

Specific Torts 0478115

Dissertation(Compulsory for all student) 0478116

Viva-Voce 0478 1 1 7
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IVth SEMESTER
Syllabus
• GROUP (A) Constitutional And Administrative Law Group

':' The Student has to appear in TWO Theory Papers in LL.M.

IVth Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.
':' The Student will submit his / her Dissertation latest by one
and half month (45 days) from the date of last theory paper
of LL.M. IVth Semester. The Dissertation will carry 100
Marks.
':' The Student will appear in Viva-voce examination in LL.M.
IVth Semester which will carry 100 Marks.

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PAPER – 80
IGROUP (A)I
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN INDIA – I
(Paper Code : 0478101)

( 1)Importance and Scope of Administrative Law;

(2) Rule of Law;
(3) Separation of Powers;
(4) Delegated Legislation:
a. Constitutionality ;
b. Judicial Control;
c. Parliamentary Control;
d. Procedural Control
(5) Ombudsman in India (Lokpal)
(6) Central Vigilence Comission
(7) The Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Basu D.D., Con?pararive Adnrinislra tive Law.

Jain M.P. & Jain S.N., Principles of Adnrinstrative Law .
Joshi K.C., Administrative Lau,
Massey I.P., Adnrinistrat ive Law.
S.P.Sathe, Administrative La\v .
Takwani C.K., Lectures on Administrative Law
Thakkar C.K., Adnrirlistrat ive law
W 'ade H.P .\N ., Principles of Administrative Lau?.

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PAPER – 81
IGROUP (A) I
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW IN INDIA – II
(Paper Code : 0478102)

( 1) JudicialReview of Discretionary Power.

(2) Writ of Habeas Corpus
(3 ) Writ ofMandamus.
(4) Writ ofCertiorari.
(5) Writ of Prohibition.
(6) Writ of Quo-warranto.
(7) Natural Justice: Rule Against Bias, Opportunity of Hearing (Audi alteram partem).
(8) Administrative Tribunals.
(9) Domestic Inquiries.
( 10) Administrative Finality,

( 11) Role ofDeclaratory Decree as Public Law Remedy.

( 12) Role of Injunction as Public Law Remedy.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Basu D.D., C-olnpararive Adnlinistraf ive Law.

Jain M.P. & Jain S.N., Principles o/Adminstrative Lcr\\' .
Joshi K.C., Administrative Law
Massey 1.P., Adnlinistrat ive Law.
S . P.SatIre, Administrative La\v
Takwani C.K., Lectures on Administrative Law
Thakkar C.K., Administrative Law
\N 'ade UP .\N ., Principles ofAdntinistrative Law.

DISSERTATION (Code : L- 4007) (100 Marks) : Dissertation will be submitted

by the students latest by one and half month (45 days) from the date of last theory
paper of LL.M. IVth Semester examination.
•

VIVA- VOCE (Code : L-4008)–- 100 Marks.

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IVth SEMESTER Syllabus

• GROUP (B) : Business Law Group

1' The Student has to appear in TWO Theory Papers in LL.M.

IVth Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.
I' The Student will submit his / her Dissertation latest by one and
half month (45days) from the date of last theory paper of
LL.M. IVth Semester. The Dissertation will carry 100 Marks.
':' The Student will appear in Viva-voce examination in LL.M.
IVth Semester which will carry 100 Marks.

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PAPER –
83 [GROUP
INSURANCE LAW
(Paper Code : 0478105)

1. Nature and definition of Contract of Insurance – Definition of Contract of Insurance, Contract

is 'Aleatory', Contract of utmost good faith, Contract of indemnity, Contract of Wager.
I General Principle of Law of Insurance – The Risk – Commencement, Attachment and duration,
Assignment and alteration, Settlement of Claim and Subrogation, Effect of War upon policies,
Insurable Interest, Double Insurance and Re- Insurance.
3. Life Insurance – Nature and scope, Event insured against Life Insurance Contract, Circumstances
affecting the risk, settlement of claim and payment of money.
4. Marine Insurance – Nature and scope, Classification of marine policies, Insurable interest,
Insurable value, Voyage – deviation, Perils of the Sea, Assignment of Policy.
5. Property Insurance – Fire insurance, Policies covering accidental loss, damage to property, Risk
of explosion, Storm and tempest, Burglary and theft policies, Goods in transit insurance,
Agriculture insurance.
6. Insurance against accidents and third party risks, Assessment of Compensation, Contributory

Negligence, Apportionment of colnpensation and liability, Compulsory insurance, Liability

Insurance, Public Liability Insurance.
7 Miscellaneous – Group Life Insurance, Me(Ii-claim, Sickness Insurance, Insurance Regulatoly
and Development Authority.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Mishra M.N., Principles of Insurance and Practices

Mishra M.N., Principles of Insurance
Rao CR., Treaties on the La\r oflnsuranc.
Singh Brij Nandan. Insurance Lau
Ray R.M.. Life Insurance in India.
Singh Avtar. La\t of 1 nsurance

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PAPER – II
[GROUP (B) I
INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
(Optional Paper)
(Paper Code : 04781(B)

1. International Trade and Trading Blocks – Institutionalization of Trade Rounds – GATT –Regional
Trading Blocks, Co- Operation with International and regional organization
2. WTO and International Trade – WTO agreements, additional; agreements, Protection of
Intellectual property under WTO agreements, World Intellectual Property Organization.
3 Anti – Dumping Duties, Subsidies and Countervailing Duties and Measures, Procedure for
Arbitration, Categories of Subsidies, SCM agreements.
4 Competition Law and International Trade – Concept of Competition, International Trade and
Competition Interface between competition and Trade, Competition and WTO, Competition and
Consumer forum, vellical restraints, Prohibition of Anti – competitive agreements, Unfair Trade
Practices, Power of Competition Commission of India.
5. International Commercial Arbitration – International Contracts, International Conventions and
Treaties, UNCITRAL Neutrality, International Court of Arbitration, Permanent Court of
Arbitration
6 Settlement of Disputes under WTO – Dispute Settlement Undertaking, Rule based system,
Participation in dispute settlement, Dispute Settlement procedure, Tenure of Dispute, Expert
Review Groups, Appeals.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Kaul Krishan, Avtar, The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade/World Trade Organization-Law ,
Economics and Politics
Carr. Indira, Principles of International Trade Law .
Charley, Janetle, International Trade Lcr\\'
[Vlotiwal O.P.. International Trade- The Law and Practice
Bhalla Raj , International Trade Law.' Theory & Practice
Lowenfield A., Law of International Trade ,

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Goyal Arun, WTO in New Millennium.
Bagchi Jayanta, World Trade Organization.
Rao M.B. & Guru Manjula, WTO and International Trade.

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PAPER – 11
[GROUP (B)]
ECONOMIC LAWS
(Optional Paper)
IPaper Code : 0478107]
1. Foreign Exchange Management – Foreign Direct Investment in India, Current and Capital Account
Transactions Remittance and Repatriation Prohibition of investment in India, Direct Investment
outside India, Acquisition and Transfer.
2. Competition Laws (of Immovable property in and outside India). Economic Reforms, and
Competition, Anti Competitive Agreement Dominant Position, Competition Commission of India,
MRTP (Amendment) Act, 1991.
3. Consumer Protection Act – Definitions, Basic rights of consumers, Redressal Machinery under the
Act, Complaints before the District Forum and State Commission, Power of the Redressal agencies,
Nature & scope of remedies under the Act.
4 Law relating to Essential Commodities – Definition, Power of the Central Government to control
production, supply and distribution etc. of essential commodities, Nature of order passed under the
Act, seizure and confiscation of essential commodities, sale of commodity, Mens rea.
5. Law relating to weights and measures – (The Legal Metrology Act ) Definitions, standard weights
and measures, power of inspection, seizure, forfeiture, Declaration on pre- packaged commodities,
probation, manufacture . repair or sale of weight or measures without licence.
6. Public Liability Insurance Act – Definitions, Compulsory Insurance, Application for Claim for
relief, Establishment of Environmental Relief fund.
7. The National Green Tribunal Act – Establishment of Tribunal, Composition of Tribunal,
Jurisdiction, Power and Proceedings of Tribunal , Procedure and Power of Tribunal , Cases dealt by
NGT
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Chandratre, K.K. (Dr.), Handbook on Consumer Protection Lcr\\
Dhall Vinod. Competition La\v Today – Policies. Issues and Developments.
Jain Raji\ . Guide to Ne\\ Industrial Policy With Procedure.
Lal's Commentaries on Water and Air Pollution La\vs
Ramappa T., Competition La\v in India – Policies, Issues. and Developments.
White Snow, Foreign Exchange Management Manual.
Recent Statutes and Acts.

DISSERTATION (Code : L- 40 M) (100 Marks) : Dissertation will be submitted by

the students latest by one and half month (45 days) from the date of last theory paper
of LL.M. IVth Semester examination.
VIVA- VOCE (Code : L-400y)–- 100 Marks
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IVth SEMESTER
Syllabus
GROUP (C) : FAMILY LAW

':' The Student has to appear in TWO Theory Papers in

LL.M. IVth Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100
Marks.
':' The Student will submit his / her Dissertation latest by one
and half month (45 days) from the date of last theory paper
of LL.M. IVth Semester. The Dissertation will carry 100
Marks.
':' The Student will appear in Viva-voce examination in LL.M.
IVth Semester which will carry 100 Marks.

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FaInily Dispute Resolution in Indian Law
PAPER CODE:0478110

UNIT I
Family:Meaning and Types;Family Disputes:Meaning and definition.
Introduction To Dispute Resolution Mechanism:
Meaning of Alternate Dispute Resolution .The Mechanism of Alternate Dispute Resolution,

Overview of dispute Resolution Methods;

The Legal- framework for ADR in India :The Arbitration and Conciliation Act .(1996) and
Other relevent Laws

UNIT H

Arbitration :Principles and Process , Types of Arbitration ,Essentials and Enforcement of

Arbitration Agreement,
Arbitration Proceedings : Appiontent of Arbhators ,Arbitral Award ,Conduct of Proceedings 1

Role of Courts in Arbitration.

UNIT HI
Mediation and Conciliation: Its Principles and Processes

Differences and Shniladties between Mediation, Conciliation and Negotiation

Role of Mediators and Conciliators .

Pre-Mediation and conciliation stage , Actual-Mediation , Conciliation Sessions

Post Mediation and ConciBation Stage .

UNrr IV
Lok Adalat And Other Forms Of Alternate Dispute Resolution(ADR) :

Lok Adalat under Legal Services Authorities Act. (1987) . Establishment of Permanent Lok Adalat under

the anrmended Legal Services Authorities Act. (2002) . Cognizance of matters by Lok Adalat .

The Legal Effect of the Awards passed by the Lok Adalat, Meaning of Public Utility Services in relation to
Permanent Lok Adalat. Further scope of Concihadon , Medhdon and Pre-trial Settlement Methodology under
ammended Code of Civil Procedure , (2002) . Sec-89,

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Constitutional validity of ADR under Sec-89,CPC.

Other relevent sections regarding ADR – Sections -19,20,21and 22 of Legal Services Authorities Act ,(1987).
UNIT V
Contemporary Issues and Challenges in ADR :

The role of ADR in access to Justice.

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Understanding, benefIts, and challenges.

Confidentiality and ethics in ADR.

Enforceability of ADR decisions

International ADR and the Model Law on Intemational Cornrnercial Arbitration of the United Nations
Commission on International Trade Law (UNCrfRAL) .

SUGGESTED READINGS

> Barlow Anne .HunterRosemary ,Smithson Janet ,Mapilrg Paths to family Justice .

> Singh Awtar's, Arbitration and Conciliation .

> Taylor Alison , The Handbook of Family Dispute ResolutIon.

> Murphy Jane C. & Singer Jana B.,Divorced from Reality:Rethinking Family Dispute ResolutIon .

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Personal Laws of Christians , Parsis and Jews

Paper Code: 047811+

UNrr I
Introduction to Personal Laws in India : Role of personal Laws in seculm brdia
Relevance. Acceptance and application of Personal Laws in India Legd System;
Personal Laws and Constitution of India ;

Importance of 'Customary Laws’ of Christians, Parsis and Jews ; Salient Features of Legislation
Enacted for the Christians and Parsis.
UNrr ll
Hybrid Legal System : Salient Features of Hybrid Legd System ;Meaning and importance ;Role
of Custom in Christian Law ;

Role of Custom in Parsi Law ;Customs relating to Marriage, Adoption and Succession
In Parsis ;Role of Custom in Jewish Law;Matrimonial Customs of Jews in India .
UNIT III
History of Christian Law in India : The Inidan Christian Muriage , Act 1872-Its
Provisions and Applications;The Indian Divorce Act ,1869: Its provisions ald appHcat.ions;

Adoption and Guardianship in Christian Law ;Personal Laws governing Jews:

Uncodified Jewish Law ,Jewish Law of Inheritence and succession ; Adoption and Guardianship
And Case Studies,
UNrr rv
Comparative Study of Christian, Parsis and Jewish Laws; Persond Laws and Human Rights;
Women's Rights Under Personal Laws ; Contemporary Issues and Challenges,
Conversion,Interfaith Marriages etc.

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UNrr V
Constitutional Mandate of UCC in Article 44 of Indian Constitution .

Concept of Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ;Its Contents and objectives and
Critical Analysis.
Advantages and Disadvantages of UCC in India ;UCC h USA ,
Canada , Australia . U.K., Russia and UCC in Goa (India) ,Need For UCC in India
And the way forward
SUGGESTED READHVGS
> Manushi: A Journal about Women and Society, no. 100, 1997. Supinder Kaur. hw of
Succession in India, Lexis

> Agarwal, K.B. Family law in India. Kluwer Law International. 2016,
> Archana Parashar.

> Women and Family Reform in Sivuunayya, B. "Law: Of Daughters,

> Sons and Widows Discrimination in Inheritance
> India, Sage Publications, 1992
> Basanth Kumar Sharma. Hind Law, Central Law Vibluti Patel "All Personal Laws in India
are Publications, 2011.

> hhetitance and PropertY Rights under the Honda Soccasion Act 1956, Lawyer Collective
Women’s Rights Initiative.
> httPs://www.researchgate.net/publicadorV340379989_ComparatWe_Study_of_Personal_La
w_in_India

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DISSERTATION (Code :0478111) (100 Marks) : Dissertation will be subrnitted by

the students latest by one and half month (45 days) after the date of last theory paperof
LL.M. IVth Semester examination.
VIVA- VOCE (Code :0478118) – (100 Marks).
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 IVth SEMESTER
Syllabus
Group(D) : Torts and Criminal Law Group

++ The Student has to appear in TWO Theory Papers in LL.M. IVth

Semester. Each Theory Paper will carry 100 Marks.

+ The Student will submit his / her Dissertation latest by one and half
month (45 days) from the date of last theory paper of LL.M. IVth
Semester. The Dissertation will carry 100 Marks.

+' The Student will appear in Uva-voce examination in LL.M. IVth

Semester which will carry 100 Marks.

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IGROUP Dl
SOCIO-ECONOMIC OFFENCES II
IPaper Code : 0478118
UNIT-I
• TEn DRUGS AND COSNETICS ACT, 1940
• THE ESSENTIAL COMMODITEES ACT, 1955
• THE FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS ACT, 2006

UNIT-II
• THE DOWRY PROHBmON ACT, 1961
• THE PROTECTION OF WONWN FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
• THE SCFnDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES
(PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT, 1 989

UNIT-III
• TIU MMORAL TRAFFIC PREVENIION) ACT, 1956
• THE PREVEVrION OF CORRUPTION ACT, 1988
• THE PREVENTION OF MONEY-LAUNDERING ACT,2002

UNIT-IV
• THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT ACT, 1999
• THE CONSERVATION OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND PREVENTION OF
SMUGGLnqG ACTrviTms ACT, 1974
• TFn NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES ACT, 1985

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• THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT 2012.

• JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION ACT) 2000.

Books Recommended

0 BK Sharma and Mjay Nagpal, A Treatise on Economic and Social Offences

(Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2017).
0 JPS Sirohi, Sod&Economic Offences (Sri Sai Law Publications, Haryana,
2015)
0 Nuzhat Parveen Khan, Law Relating to socio-Economic Offences (Central
Law Publications, Allahabad, I" edn., 2018).
0 Universal Declaration on Human Rights, 1948
0 Convention on Elimination of All forms of Discrimination

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PAPER - II
[GROUP D]
SPECIFIC TORTS
[Paper Code : 0478114)

UNIT - I
• Negligence
o Nature and Definition
o Essentials
o Theories of negligence

UNrF - II
• Nuisance
o Nature and meaning
o Kinds of nuisance
o damages

UNIT - III
•
Trespass to person and land
o Nature and meaning and essentials
o Kinds
o Defences

UNIT - IV
•
Defamation
o Meaning
o Essentials
o Kinds
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due/
o Defences
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• New Horizons of tort
o Cyber torts
o Environmenta] torts
o Economic torts
o Domestic violence and injuries to Domestic Relations

Books Recommended
• Bangia RK., The Law of Torts.
• Kapoor S.K., Law of Torts.
• Lal RaMan & Lal Dhiraj, The Law of Torts.
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