Faculty of Law United University

SCHEME OF INSTRUCTIONS AND SYLLABUS

BACHELOR OF ARTS & LEGISLATIVE LAWS
(BA LLB)
SESSION 2024-29

w.e.f. 2024-25

Faculty of Law

United University
Rawatpur – Jhalwa (Prayagraj)
Uttar Pradesh

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University Vision
“To establish a Value based Global University having dynamic learning
environment encouraging creativity and innovation, research inspired
experimental learning and focusing on topics that are pertinent to the
development of the region, the Country and the World.”

University Mission
 “To provide a dynamic, inspiring, and varied learning environment with
global exposure.
 To position the institution as a premier hub for research and experiential
learning.
 To develop into an adaptable university meeting the demands of society and
business.
 To incorporate Value thinking, integrity, wisdom and passion in professional
for their career and life.”

Department Vision
“To be a leading center of excellence in legal education, research, and
innovation, dedicated to nurturing ethically sound and socially responsible legal
professionals who contribute to the advancement of justice, equality, and the
rule of law on both national and global platforms.”

Department Mission
1. “Deliver dynamic legal education integrating theory with practical skills,
enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and advocacy.
2. Encourage cutting-edge research in law to advance jurisprudence and policy-
making.
3. Foster ethical responsibility, shaping students into leaders and advocates for

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justice.
4. Cultivate an inclusive, supportive environment that promotes diverse
perspectives and equal opportunities.
5. Engage in community service through legal aid, pro bono work, and
outreach, promoting social justice.
6. Equip students for global legal careers through international collaborations
and exposure to global legal systems.”

Program Educational Objectives

PEO-1:Equip students with comprehensive legal knowledge and practical skills
necessary for legal practice and related professions.
PEO-2:Foster critical thinking abilities to analyze legal issues, apply legal
reasoning, and propose effective solutions
PEO-3:Instill a strong sense of professional ethics, integrity, and social
responsibility in legal practice and decision-making.
PEO-4:Develop proficient communication skills in legal writing, oral
advocacy, and negotiation.
PEO-5:Cultivate an understanding of international legal systems, global legal
trends, and their implications for local and global communities.

Program Outcomes
On successful completion of the BA LLB programme the student will be able
to:
PO1 - Gain comprehensive understanding of core legal principles and
disciplines
PO2 - Develop analytical skills to assess and solve complex legal issues
PO3 - Demonstrate professional integrity and ethical conduct in legal contexts
PO4 - Master legal writing, advocacy, and communication skills
PO5 - Understand global legal frameworks and their impact on societies

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Program Specific Outcomes

PSO1: Promote the enhancement of legal, social, and community institutions
through proactive awareness campaigns and engagement in pro bono initiatives
PSO2: Analyze and address socio-legal gaps to advocate for effective measures
aimed at upholding the rule of law and ensuring social justice.

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SCHEME OF INSTRUCTION
COURSE CATEGORY ABBREVIATIONS

1. Applied Sciences and Humanities - AS&H

2. Program Core-PC
3. Soft Skills-SS
4. Skill Enhancement Course-SEC
5. Compulsory Course-MC
6. Program Elective-PE
7. Open Elective-OE
8. Internship/Project

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COURSE CURRICULUM FOR 1ST YEAR

(SEMESTER I & II)

SEMESTER I

Contact Hours: 05
Lecture Tutorial Practical
S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
1 Contract I FLUCBL101T 3 1 0 4

2 English I ARSEGBL10T 3 1 0 4

Political Thought and

3 FLUCBL103T 3 1 0 4
Theory
Challenges of present
4 FLUCBL104T 3 1 0 4
Indian Society
History of India
5 (Ancient and FLUCBL105T 3 1 0 4
Medieval)
Professional
6 PTSPPBL10T 2 0 0 2
Proficiency

Total 17 5 0 22

SEMESTER II

Contact Hours: 05
S. Lecture Tutorial Practical
Course Title Course Code Credits
No. (L) (T) (P)

1 Contract II FLUCBL201T 3 1 0 4
Law of Torts,
2 FLUCBL202T 3 1 0 4
MVA & CPL

3 English – II ARSEGBL20T 3 1 0 4
Organization and
4 FLUCBL203T 3 1 0 4
Institutions
Theoretical
5 Perspectives of FLUCBL204T 3 1 0 4
Sociology
Legal History of
6 FLUCBL205T 3 1 0 4
India
Professional
7 PTSPPBL20T 2 0 0 2
Proficiency

Total 20 6 0 26

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COURSE CURRICULUM FOR 2ND YEAR

(SEMESTER III & IV)

SEMESTER III

Contact Hours: 05
Lecture Tutorial Practical
S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
1 Constitution I FLUCBL301T 3 1 0 4

2 Family Law I FLUCBL302T 3 1 0 4

Interpretation of
3 FLUCBL303T 3 1 0 4
Statutes
State and Political
4 FLUCBL304T 3 1 0 4
Obligation
India and World
5 FLUCBL305T 3 1 0 4
Society
History of Modern
6 FLUCBL306T 3 1 0 4
World
Professional
7
Proficiency
PTSPPBL30T 2 0 0 2

Total 20 6 0 26

 Summer Internship 6 weeks (Mandatory) during summer vacation (EPICS)

SEMESTER IV

Contact Hours: 05
Lecture Tutorial Practical
S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
1 Constitution II FLUCBL401T 3 1 0 4

2 Family Law II FLUCBL402T 3 1 0 4

3 Law of Crimes –I FLUCBL403T 3 1 0 4

4 Human Rights FLUCBL404T 3 1 0 4

International
5 FLUCBL405T 3 1 0 4
Relations
Public
6 FLUCBL406T 3 1 0 4
Administration
Professional
7
Proficiency
PTSPPBL40T 2 0 0 2

Total 20 6 0 26

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COURSE CURRICULUM FOR 3RD YEAR

(SEMESTER V & VI)

SEMESTER V

Contact Hours: 05

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
1 Administrative Law FLUCBL501T 3 1 0 4

2 CPC FLUCBL502T 3 1 0 4

3 Cyber Law FLUCBL503T 3 1 0 4

4 Property Law FLUCBL504T 3 1 0 4

5 Law of Crimes – II FLUCBL508T 3 1 0 4

Major World Govt.
6 FLUCBL506T 3 1 0 4
& Political Structure
Professional
7
Proficiency
PTSPPBL50T 2 0 0 2

Total 20 6 0 26

 Industrial/ Research Internship six weeks (Mandatory) during summer vacation

SEMESTER VI

Contact Hours: 05

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
1 Environmental Law FLUCBL601T 3 1 0 4

2 Law of Evidence FLUCBL602T 3 1 0 4

Jurisprudence &
3 FLUCBL603T 3 1 0 4
Legal Theory
4 Media & Law FLUCBL604T 3 1 0 4

5 Equity & Trust FLUCBL605T 3 1 0 4

6 Professional Ethics FLUCBL606T 3 1 0 4

Professional
7
Proficiency
PTSPPBL60T 2 0 0 2

Total 20 6 0 26

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COURSE CURRICULUM FOR 4TH YEAR

(SEMESTER VII & VIII)

SEMESTER VII

Contact Hours: 05

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
Principles of
1 FLUCBL701T 3 1 0 4
Taxation

2 Cr. P. C. FLUCBL702T 3 1 0 4

3 Pub. Inter. Law FLUCBL703T 3 1 0 4

4 Labor Law-I FLUCBL704T 3 1 0 4

Law relating to
5 Women and FLUCBL705T 3 1 0 4
Children

6 Draft & Pleading FLUCBL706T 3 1 0 4

Total 18 6 0 24

SEMESTER VIII

Contact Hours: 05

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)

1 Labor Law-II FLUCBL801T 3 1 0 4

2 Company Law FLUCBL802T 3 1 0 4

3 Penology & Victim. FLUCBL803T 3 1 0 4

UP Land And
4 FLUCBL804T 3 1 0 4
Revenue Code

5 Bank. & Ins. Law FLUCBL805T 3 1 0 4

International Trade
6 FLUCBL806T 3 1 0 4
Law

Total 18 6 0 24

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COURSE CURRICULUM FOR 5TH YEAR

(SEMESTER IX & X)

SEMESTER IX

Contact Hours: 04

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)

1 IPR –I FLUCBL901T 3 1 0 4
Comparative
2 FLUCBL902T 3 1 0 4
Constitutional Law
Moot Court & Trial
3 FLUCBL903P 0 0 2 2
Advocacy

4 Internship FLUCBL904P 0 0 2 2

5 Internship Viva FLUCBL905P 0 0 2 2

Total 6 2 6 14

SEMESTER X

Contact Hours: 04

Lecture Tutorial Practical

S. No. Course Title Course Code Credits
(L) (T) (P)
Securities and
1 FLUCBL001T 3 1 0 4
Investments Laws
Private
2 FLUCBL002T 3 1 0 4
International Law

3 Dissertation FLUCBL003T 3 1 0 4

4 Internship FLUCBL004P 0 0 2 2

5 Internship Viva FLUCBL005P 0 0 2 2

Total 6 2 8 16

[L - Lecture, T - Tutorial, P - Practical, C - Credits]

Note:
1 The student should undergo internship and simultaneously he/she should work on a
project with well-defined objectives.

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2 At the end of the semester the student should submit an internship completion certificate
and a project report.
3 If any of our associated company comes forward to offer an emerging course that will be
offered as an industry offered course in V, VI or VII semesters under program elective
with the approval of BoS.
4 This is incorporated to enhance student skills and employability in cutting edge
technologies.

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SEMESTER I

SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL101T& LAW OF CONTRACTS – I

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The outcome of this course is as follow:
1. Providing an understanding of agreements, its enforceability to take shape of a contract
and various provisions affecting its enforceability.
2. Developing skills of analyzing various legal provisions considering practical issues.
3. Improving the students’ level of confidence and interest in engaging with laws
governing physical as well as electronic contracts and drafting the same from the view
point of clients’ interest and well as legal accuracy.
4. Providing an understanding of agreements of different natures like employment contract,
non-disclosure agreements through the legal perspective.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Contract: Meaning, Nature and types,Major Definitions Under Indian Contract
Act, 1872, Formation of an Agreement, Intention to Create Legal Relationship, Doctrine of
Promissory Estoppel, Standard Form Contracts or Contracts of Adhesion, Proposal and
Acceptance-Their various forms, Essential Elements, Counter offer, Communication,
Revocation- Mode of Revocation of Offer

UNIT II:
Capacity to Contract (Ss.10, 11, 12, 64, 65, 68) and Consideration (Ss. 23, 24 & 25):
What agreements are Contracts, Legal Disability to Enter into Contract, Minors, Persons of
Unsound Mind, Effects of Minors Agreement, Persons disqualified by Law, Liability for
Necessaries Supplied to the Minor, Meaning and Nature ofConsideration –NudumPactum,
Doctrine of Privity of Contract and of Consideration- Its Exceptions, Exceptions of
consideration, Adequacy of Consideration: Present, Past and Adequate Consideration

UNIT III:
Free Consent (Ss.13– 22): Consent – Definition, Free Consent and Vitiating Elements,
Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Difference in Fraud and
Misrepresentation; and Damages under Section 75 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, Mistake,
Effect on Contracts influenced by any factor Vitiating Free Consent

UNIT IV:
Limitations on Freedom of Contract (Ss.23,26–31),Quasi–Contracts and Unjust
Enrichment (Ss 68 – 72): Legality of Object, Void and Voidable Agreements, Agreements
against Public Policy, Agreements without Consideration, Agreements in Restraint of
Marriage, Agreements in Restraint of Trade, Agreements in Restraint of Legal Proceedings -

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Ambiguous and Uncertain Agreements, Wagering Agreements – Its exceptions, Contingent

Contracts, Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment, Concept and Classification of Quasi Contracts.

UNIT V:
Discharge of a Contract and Remedies for the Breach Thereof(Ss. 73,74 & 75): By
Performance, Performance by Joint Promisors, Discharge by Novation-Remission, Accord
and Satisfaction, Discharge by Impossibility of Performance - Doctrine of Frustration,
Discharge by Breach – Anticipatory Breach -Actual breach, Damages, Types of Damages,
Remoteness of damages, Ascertainment of Damages, Doctrine of Quantum Meruit.

Specific Relief Act, 1963:

Recovery of Possession of Property, Specific Performance of Contracts, Rectification,
Rescission, and Cancellation of Instruments:,Preventive Relief and Injunctions
Relief aimed at preventing legal wrongs: Nature and manner of granting preventive relief
(Sec. 36)Temporary and perpetual injunctions (Sec. 37)

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dr. Avtar Singh, Law of Contract, EBC, Lucknow(12thEdn. –2017)
2. NilimaBhadbhade (ed.), Mulla, Indian Contract Act and Specific Reliefs,
Butterworth’s India, New Delhi, Vol. I& II, (12thEdn.- 2001)
3. Dr. R. K. Bangia: Contract, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad
4. A.C. Moitra, Law of Contract and Specific Relief, Universal Law Publishing Co.(5th
Edn.2005)
5. J. Beatson, Anson’s Law of Contract, Clarendon Press, Oxford, (28th Edn. -
2002).Reference

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Chitty on Contracts, Sweet & Maxwell, London, Vol. I&II, (28thEdn.–1999).
2. Michael P. Furmston: Cheshire, Fifoot&Furmston’s Law of Contract, Oxford University
Press, London

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL103T & POLITICAL SCIENCE-I (POLITICAL THEORY & THOUGHT)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The course will help students understand:
1. Analyzing what is Politics and explaining the approaches to the Study of Political
Science Normative, Behavioral, Post Behavioral, and Feminist.
2. Assessing the theories of State (Origin, Nature, Functions): Contract, Idealist, Liberal
and Neo-Liberal Theories.
3. Understanding basic concepts of Liberty, Equality, Rights, Law and Justice.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Meaning of Politics and Political Theory, Different Approach to Study
Politics: Normative, Behavioral, Post Behavioral, Marxist Approach, Feminist View of
Politics, Theories of State(Origin, Nature and Function) Idealist, Liberal, Neo-Liberal,
Gandhism, Marxism

UNIT II:
Importance of Freedom: Negative Freedom: Liberty, Positive Freedom: Freedom as
Emancipation and Development Important Issue: Freedom of belief, expression and dissent

UNIT III:
Significance of Equality: Formal Equality: Equality of opportunity, Political equality,
Egalitarianism: Background inequalities and differential treatment Important Issue:
Affirmative action

UNIT IV:
Indispensability of Justice and Universality of Rights: Procedural Justice, Distributive
Justice, Global Justice, Natural Rights, Moral and Legal Rights, Three Generations of Rights,
Rights and Obligations (also discuss the rights of the girl child)

UNIT V:
Political Thoughts: Greek thought: Plato, Aristotle, Roman thought: Cicero. Medieval
thought: Church and the State, Renaissance and Machiavelli.
Selected Thinkers: Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, JJ Rousseau, Hegel and Marx

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bhargava, Rajeev and Acharya, Ashok.(eds.) Political Theory: An Introduction. New
Delhi: Pearson Longman.
2. Gauba, O. P. (2003), An Introduction to Political Theory, New Delhi: Macmillan.
3. M P Jain, Political Theory: Liberal and Marxian, Authors Guild.
4. Amal Ray and Mohit Bhattacharya, Political Theory: Ideas and Institutions, The World
Press.
5. O. P. Sinha, Political Theory, CLA.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Held David, Models of Democracy, Stanford University Press.
2. Heywood, Andrew, PoliticalTheory: An Introduction, London: Palgrave Macmillan.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL104T & CHALLENGES OF PRESENT INDIAN SOCIETY

COURSE OUTCOMES:At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1. Understand the contemporary issues of India.
2. Analyze social problems through sociological approaches
3. Evaluate the social, economic and political aspects of social issues and problems.
4. Create research problems based on social issues.
5. Understand contemporary social issues and problems of India.

UNIT I:
Demography: Nature, Scope and Significance; Fertility, Mortality, Nuptiality (Concept
and factors) ; Declining Sex Ratio (Causes and Measures)

UNIT II:
Migration:Definition Meaning and Characteristics, The Right to the City- Henry
Lefebvre, Patterns of Migration: Case study

UNIT III:
Health:Right to Health Care (Women and Children) ; Disability Rights Act 2016
(Differently abled) ; Surrogacy and Politics of Reproduction

UNIT IV:
Crime and Justice: Overview of the Criminal,
Justice System in India: Police, Courts and Law, Rights and Duties of the People,
Need for reforms in the Criminal Justice System

UNIT V:
Social Classes in India: Backward classes Dalits, Minorities and women, Casteism and
politics of caste in India, Communalism and politics of communalism in India.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ram Ahuja, Social Problems In India
2. Asha A Bhende, Tara Kanitkar (2014), Principles of Population. Himalaya Publishing
House. Mumbai
3. Bhagat, R. Jones, G. (2013), Population Change and Migration in Mumbai
Metropolitan Region: Implications for Planning and Governance. Asia Research
Institute. National University of Singapore.
4. Dabbir Bharti, The Constitution and criminal justice Administration. APH Publishing
Corporation. New Delhi.
5. Desai, M Mahabal, K. (2007). Health Care Case Law in India CEHAT. ICHRL
6. Raj, H. (1998). Population Studies Surjeet Publication .Delhi.

REFERENCE :
1. Ethical Issues in Assisted Reproductive Technologies -Social Medicine-Volume6,
Number3, March 2012.

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2. Journal of Medical Ethics, 1983, 9,192-195

3. The Surrogacy (Regulation) BILL, 2014

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Taylor & Francis Online [Link]
2. Journal of Sociology [Link]
3. HeinOnline[Link]
4. JSTOR[Link]

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SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL105T & HISTORY OF INDIA (ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of the Course:
1. Students will understand the history and significance of the Indus Valley Civilization.
2. Students will learn about the history of Ancient India and its significance in shaping the
present Indian Society.
3. Students will be able to understand the history of Medieval India and its significance in
shaping the present Indian Society.
4. Students will learn about the important Justice system in Ancient and Medieval India.
5. Students will be able to understand the relation of history on the development of legal
structure in society.

UNIT I:
Beginning of the Story of Civilizations: Indus Valley Civilizations
History of Indus Valley Civilization, Its Features & Decline of Indus Valley Civilization,
Early Vedic and Later Vedic Civilizations, Vedic Literature and Society's Economy, Polity
and Religion in Ancient India.

UNIT II:
History of Ancient India: Growth and Development in the Ancient India.
Idea of State, Polity and Governance, Nature of State, Notions of Kingship (Brahminic,
Buddhist, Kautalyan), and administrative apparatus in Vedic Age, Age of Mauryas and
Guptas: Kinship, Caste and Class, Social Differentiation, Family, Patriliny, Rules of
Marriage, Gotra, Jatis and Varnas, Access to Property and Gender, Religious Traditions and
Polity: Brahminism, Buddhism, Jainism.

UNIT III:
History of Medieval India: Growth and Development in the Medieval India.
Introduction and History of Kings and their Courts, History of Cholas: Local Self-
Government, History of Delhi Sultanate: Theory of Kingship (Balban), Administrative
Apparatus, History of Vijayanagara State, History of Mughals: Theory of Sovereignty
(Akbar), Administrative Structure, Bhakti-Sufi Tradition in relation with the State and
Reconfiguration of Identity, Peasant, Zamindars and the State: Market Reforms of
AlauddinKhilji, Agrarian Reforms of Akbar.

UNIT IV:
Concept of Justice and Judicial Institutions in Ancient and Medieval India
Sources of Law in Ancient India: Concept and Sources of Dharma,Veda, Dharmasutra,
Dharma Shastra, Tradition and Good Custom, Types of Courts and Procedures, Legal
Thinkers of Ancient India: Manu and Yajnavalkya, Legal Traditions in Medieval India:
Sources of Islamic Law -Quran, Hadis, Ijma, Qiyas, Salient Features of Islamic Criminal
Law, Hanafi School of Thought.

UNIT V:
Impact of Historical Events on the Legal Development of India

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Relevance of History to Law: Interdisciplinary Approach, Process of Rethinking History and

Historian‟s Craft, Concept of Indian Historiography: Orientalist, Utilitarians, Nationalists,
Marxist, Religious Nationalist, Subalterns and Regional Histories.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. History of India, H.V. Sreenivasa Murthy, Eastern Book Company.
2. Time as a Metaphor of History,RomilaThapar, Oxford University Press.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Medieval India, Satish Chandra, Vol. I, Har- Anand.
2. Medieval India, Satish Chandra, Vol. II, Har- Anand.
3. Romila Thapar, Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300, University of California Press.

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SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
ARSEGBL10T & ENGLISH-I

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Enable the students to use grammatically acceptable, intelligible and appropriate language in
their communications. Orient them towards both the artistry and utility of the English
language through the study of language corpus. To provide students with the critical faculties
necessary in an academic environment, on the job and in an increasingly complex
interdependent world.

UNIT I:
Communication: What is Communication?, Characteristic features of Effective
Communication, People Skills - Importance and Roles of Soft Skills, Work ethics, Emotional
Intelligence, Body Language, Leadership, Teamwork, Self-Management, Language: Nature,
features, meaning and definitions, The Interface between Law and English Language,
Characteristic features of Legal English

UNIT II:
Language Skills – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing:Listening – Kinds,
importance and challenges of listening in personal and professional life,selecting the variety
of material for reading,developing a good listening habit, Speaking–A general introduction to
English Phonetics – Pronunciation, Paralanguage - pitch, intonation, word and sentence
stress, pace, rate of speech, foghorns, The Oral Communication –Etiquettes at Court, Do’s
and Don’ts in Conversation, The Protocol of addressing the judges in various courts, The
vertical and horizontal Communication in Court.

UNIT III:
Reading – Kinds, importance and challenges of reading in personal and professional
life. Selecting the variety of material for reading. Developing a good reading habit:
Reading Comprehension- Skills of reading and understanding English language, Media
language (National Dailies, National Magazines and Web Sources)– News, Features,
Advertisement, Editorial, Opinions, Columns, Blogs; (Practical Exercises - Analyzing the
text and context, views, inclinations, Opinions, Rumors, Ideology, and Spin Doctoring etc.);
Legal texts - Skills of reading and interpreting a variety of texts on law. Extensive reading
practice of legal instruments, court judgments’, findings, orders and legal history.

UNIT IV:
Writing -Notice, Order, Memorandum, Circular, Notification, Ultimatum, Open Letter,
Application: Essay Writing–on Contemporary Issues (Narrative, Expository, Analytical,
Comparative Critical, Hypothetical, Argumentative) Short notes, Reports, Paragraph Writing,
Précis, Expansion of Ideas, Critical Reviews

UNIT V:
Grammar: Word Classes (With special focus on Prepositions and Connectors),Usage of
Tenses, S V Concord; Active and Passive Voices, Direct and Indirect Narration (Advanced

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Exercises); Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences – Transformation of Sentences,

Question Tags, Short Answers; Common errors, Vocabulary, Roots and Affixes,
Transformation of Word Classes, Idioms, Phrases, Proverbs.

TEXT BOOKS:
General English:
1. High School English Grammar and Composition–by Wren and Martin
2. Practical English Grammar –Thomson and Martinet
3. An Intensive Course in English- by C.D. Siddhu

Legal Language
1. Legal Language – Prof. Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu
2. Outline of Legal Language- by Dr. Anirudh Prasad
3. Legal Language- by Dr. Amit Sen
4. Legal Reasoning & Legal Writing–by Richard K. Newman

General English:
1. Nesfield’s Grammar, Composition and Usage–by N. K. Agrawal & F. T. Wood
2. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS
3. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary –A S Hornby
4. Legislative Drafting –by G. C. Thronton
5. Plain Language for Lawyers- by Michele M. Asprey
6. Due Process of Law- by Lord Denning

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SEMESTER I
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL10T & PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY (HARD & SOFT SKILLS)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The outcome of this course is as follow:
1. Better representation of himself /herself in terms of communication skills, overall
personality development and aptitude building required for jobs.
2. This program will help students becoming employable and ready for Industries /corporate
and other Public and Private Sector jobs.

UNIT I:
Hard Skills:
Basic Grammar-Tenses, Subject-Verb- Agreement ,Article, formation of sentences

UNIT II:
Soft Skills:
Self Introduction , body language, Voice modulation

UNIT III:
Professional training:
E-mail writing , Letter writing, Minutes writing, Resume building

UNIT IV:
QUANTS+L.R.:
Alphabetical series, Coding and decoding, Simplification

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SEMESTER II

SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL201T & LAW OF CONTRACT-II

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The outcome of this course is as follow:
1. Understanding the basic and advanced concepts of law of contract.
2. It will provide students with the critical faculties necessary in an academic environment,
on the job, and in an increasingly complex and interdependent world.
3. To interpret and apply the provisions of the general principles of the Indian Contract Act,
1872 critically.

UNIT I:
Contract of Indemnity (s. 124, 125) and Guarantee (Ss. 126- 147): Concept &
Definition, Essentials of Indemnity and Guarantee, Rights and Liabilities of parties,
Difference between Indemnity and Guarantee

UNIT II:
Contract of Bailment (s. 148- 171) & Pledge (Ss. 172-179): Concept & Definition,
Essentials of Bailment & Pledge, Rights and Liabilities of Parties

UNIT III:
Contract of Agency (Ss. 182-189, 196-200, 201-210): Concept & Definition, Kinds of
Agency, Creation of Agency, Termination of Agency

UNIT IV:
The Sale of Goods Act, 1932: Introduction, Concept, and formation of contract of sale,
Conditions and Warranties,Doctrine of Caveat Emptor and Doctrine of Nemo dat quod non
habet, Performance of the Contract, Duties of seller and buyer, Rules relating to delivery of
goods, Unpaid Seller: concept, Suit for Breach of Contract

UNIT V:
The Partnership Act, 1930: Definition of Partnership and Partner, Partnership at Will,
Particular Partnership, Registration of firm: Application of Registration and Effects of Non-
Registration, Right, Duties and Liabilities of Partner, Relation of partners to Third Parties,
Incoming and outgoing partners, Dissolution of Firm

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dr. Avtar Singh: Law of Contract & Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
2. Dr. R. K. Bangia: Contract, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad
3. Dr. R. K. Bangia: Sale of Goods Act, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad
4. H. K. Saharay: Dutton Contract-The Indian Contract Act, 1872, Eastern Law House,
Kolkata
5. Justice K. Kannan: Mulla: The Sale of Goods Act and the Indian Partnership Act, Lexis

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Nexis, New Delhi

6. M. Krishnan Nair: Indian Contract Law, Orient Longman, Hyderabad

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. N. C. Seddon, R. A. Bigwood & M. P. Ellinghaus: Cheshire and Fifoot- Law of Contract,
Butterworths, London
2. J. Beatson, Andrew Burrows & John Cartwright: Anson's Law of Contract, Oxford
University Press, London
3. Pollock & Mulla (revised & edited by Nilima Bhadbhade): Indian Contract Act, 1872,
Lexis Nexis, Gurgaon

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]
5/[Link]

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL202T & LAW OF TORTS, MVA& CPL

COURSE OUTCOMES: On successful completion of this course the students will be able
to:
1. Read, interpret and apply the Law of Torts in Indian and International contexts.
2. Analyze the complexities involved in tort law and construct legally cogent responses.
3. Apply their knowledge to solve factual situations under tort law and support them with
logical arguments.
4. Write research papers/notes and case comments.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Law of Torts: Definition, Nature And Scope Of Law Of Torts, Torts And
Crime, Torts And Contract, Essential Elements of Law of Torts, Pigeon Hole Theory

UNIT II:
Defences: Specific Defences, Volenti non fit injuria, Act of God (Vis major), Inevitable
Accident, Necessity, Private Defense, Novus actus interveniens, Statutory Authority, Judicial
and Quasi-judicial Authority, Parental and Quasi-parental Authority
Parties: Capacity and Parties in Torts, Joint and Several Tort-feasors, Malfeasance,
Misfeasance, Nonfeasance.

UNIT III:
Liability: Strict Liability – Introduction; Nuisance & Negligence: Nuisance – Definition,
Types of Nuisance: Private, Public and Statutory Nuisance, Essentials of Private Nuisance,
Negligence – Definition, Elements of Negligence, Res Ipsa Loquitor, Contributory
Negligence, Defences; Defamation: Defamation – Introduction – Definition, Libel and
Slander – Its Differences, Essentials of Defamation, Innuendo, Defences

UNIT IV:
Trespass: Trespass to Person, Assault, Battery – Mayhem, False Imprisonment, Trespass to
Land – Definition – Methods – Trespass abinitio – Remedies – Defences; Remedies: Judicial
Remedies, Damages – Types of Damages – Remoteness of Damages, Injunction –
Constitutional Remedies, Extrajudicial Remedies, Self-help – Expulsion of the trespasser

UNIT V:
Consumer Protection Act, 2019: History and Development of Consumer Protection Laws in
India, Object and Reasons of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Definitions, Consumer
Protection Councils, Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies; Liability Arising Out Of
Accidents: Liability Arising out of Accidents: Relevant Provisions of the Motor Vehicles
Act, 1988-Liability without Fault-Insurance of Motor Vehicle Against Third-Party Risks-
Claims Tribulation

TEXT BOOKS:
1. R. K. Bangia: Law of Torts (Including Compensation under The Motor Vehicles Act and
Consumer Protection Laws), Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad.

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2. J. N. Pandey: Law of Torts, Central Law Publications, Allahabad

3. Avtar Singh: P. S. A. Pillai’s Law of Tort, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
4. S. K. Kapoor: Law of Torts, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.
5. R. F. V. Heuston & R. A. Buckley: Salmond & Heuston on the Law of Torts, Sweet &
Maxwell, London.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Tort Law in India by Sathya Narayan.
2. Modern Tort Law by V.H. Harpwood.
3. Indian Case-Law on Torts by Alexander Richard Dundas.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCC Online [Link]
2. Manupatra [Link]
3. HeinOnline [Link]
4. JSTOR [Link]
5. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL203T & ORGANIZATION AND INSTITUTIONS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Introducing to the concept of Constitution with the focus on conditions of a good
constitution.
2. Critically analyzing the important institutions of the Indian Union: the Executive, The
Legislative and The Judiciary.
3. Looking at the Constitutional Amendment Procedure with focus on its need and
importance.
4. Evaluating the Electoral Process with focus on methods of elections.
5. Assessing the nature of concepts like citizenship, political parties, public opinion etc.

UNIT I:
Constitution and Conventions: Constitution - Meaning and Importance, Classification
(Comparative Study and Examples), Conditions for a Good Constitution, Conventions-
Meaning and Importance, Amendments- Importance and Need, Methods, India, USA, UK -
Provision for Amendments, Forms of Government-Unitary, Federal, Quasi Federal

UNIT II:
Organs of Government: Legislature- Meaning, Functions and Role, Unicameral v.
Bicameral(all details), Legislative Process, Normal Budgetary, Executive- Meaning,
Functions and Types, Judiciary- Importance, Functions and Methods of Protecting
Independence, Judicial Review, Civil Service - Meaning, Features and Functions

UNIT III:
Citizenship: Citizenship- Meaning, Qualifications, A Brief History, Methods, Loss of
Citizenship, Political Parties - Meaning, Formation of Manifestos, Functions, Merits and
Demerits, Public Opinion- Meaning, Nature and Principles, Importance and Limitations

UNIT IV:
Methods of Election: Electorate -Meaning, Importance, Qualifications and Disqualifications,
Constituencies- Meaning and Kinds, Methods of Election and Balloting - Direct, Indirect,
Open & Secret, Universal Adult Franchise- Features, Merits and Demerits

UNIT V:
Representation: Representation-Definition, Meaning, Nature, Minority Representation-
Definition, Meaning and Nature, Arguments for and Against, Methods – 1. Under Single
Member Constituency - Second Ballot System, 2. Under Multi Member Constituency - List
System, Cumulative Vote Plan, Limited Vote Plan-Working, Merits and Defects, Proportional
Representation-Hare System (details), Merits and Demerit.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bhatnagar, S: Political Theory, An Introduction
2. Gajendragadkar, P. B.: Law, Liberty and Social Justice
3. Kapoor, A. D: Principles of Political Science.

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4. Rathore, L. S. and Haqqi, S.A.H: Political Theory and Organization

5. Verma S. P.: Modern Political Theory
6. Gokhale. A. K.: Political Science

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Asirvatham Addi : Political Theory ( New Delhi, S. Chand & Co.)
2. Gauba, O. P.,: An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan, New Delhi.
3. Heywood, Andrew: Politics, Palgrave, New York.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL204T & THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIOLOGY

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students will be able to understand the historical roots of Sociology.
2. Students will be able to identify and make use of the concepts and theoretical perspectives
of the pioneers of Sociology.
3. Students will be able to use their ideas and perspectives in analyzing contemporary
society.

UNIT I:
Sociological Theory: Meaning, Characteristics, Types, Role of Theory in Research

UNIT II:
Functionalism: Origin of functionalism, Evolutionary and Neo Evolutionary Theories,
Meaning and general Arguments of functionalism; Contributions of - B.
Malinowski: Culture and Function, views on primitive society, A.R. Radcliffe- Brown:
Social structure, structural functionalism, T. Parsons: Voluntaristic Action Theory, Notion
of System, Pattern variables; Critical overview: Substantive, Critical, Ideological criticism

UNIT III:
Conflict Theory: Meaning; General Arguments; Contribution of: K.
Marx: Inequality and conflict, R. Dahrendorf: Dialectical conflict Theory, L. Coser:
Conflict Functionalism

UNIT IV:
Exchange Theory: General Arguments, Contribution of: G. Homans, P. Blau

UNIT V:
Symbolic Inter-actionism: General Arguments, Contributions of: G. H. Mead:
Mind, Self, Society; C. H. Cooley: Looking-glass self; H. Blumer, E. Goffman:
Dramaturgy, Everyday life
Phenomenology and Ethno-methodology: General Arguments, Contributions of: A. Schutz:
Life world, Inter-subjectivity, [Link]: Field as a text

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Hughes, John. A, Martin, Peter. J. and Sharrock, W.W, 1995, Understanding Classical
Sociology- Marx, Weber and Durkheim
2. Morrison, Ken.2006. Marx, Durkheim, and Weber: Formations of Modern Social
Thought, New Delhi: Sage Publication.
3. Turner Jonathan H. 2003, The Structure Of sociological Theory, Thomson Wadswor
k Chennai
4. Francis and Abraham. 1982. Modern Sociological Theory, an Introduction. Oxford
University Press
5. Agger, Ben .1979. Western Marxism: An Introduction, Santa Monica, CA: Goodyear
publishing company.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Abraham Francis, 1991, Sociological Thought, Madras Macmillan.
2. Adams,[Link] Sydie, R.A, 2001 Sociological Theory I&II,Great Britain,Weidenfeld &
Nicolson. ‐
3. Coser Lewis, 1971, Masters of Sociological Thought, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.
4. Delaney Tim, 2005, Contemporary Social Theory –Investigation and Application,
Delhi Pearson Education Inc.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Taylor & Francis Online [Link]
2. Journal of Sociology [Link]
3. HeinOnline[Link]
4. JSTOR[Link]

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL205T & LEGAL HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA

COURSE OUTCOMES: After the successful completion of the Course:

1. Students will understand the logic and chronology about how the Indian Justice system
developed during the early stages of Colonial rule.
2. Students will be equipped with facts and reasoning about the development of the Justice
system during 1639 AD to 1776 AD.
3. Students will be able to understand the facts and reasoning about the development of the
Justice system during 1726 AD to 1793 AD.
4. Students will understand the Judicial Development during the period of 1833 AD to 1860
AD.
5. Students will be able to understand the facts and reasoning about the development of the
Justice system during 1861 AD to 1950 AD and post-Independence of India

UNIT I:
Development of Legal System during the Colonial Period of India: The Story of the entry
of the East India Company to the Indian Subcontinent, Charter of 1600 & 1661, Grant of
Legislative powers to EIC.

UNIT II:
Introduction and Chronological Analysis of Legal Development from the period 1639
AD to 1776 AD: Introduction to the Judicial System-: Admiralty Court, Crimes and
Punishments prevailed in the system, working of the Judicial Courts: Islamic Judicial System,
Hindu Judicial System and study of Judicial System in Calcutta, Powers given to Zamindar
under Judicial spectrum.

UNIT III:
Introduction and Chronological Analysis of Legal Development from the period 1726
AD to 1793 AD: Introduction of Mayor’s Court-Beginning of Adalat System, Supreme Court
at Calcutta, Reorganisation of Adalat system-System of Criminal Judicature and its defects,
Imposition of Court fees, Restriction of appeals to Sadar Adalat, Sadar Diwani Adalat and
changes in its functioning and structure, Adalat System in Bengal, Bombay and Madras,
Reorganisation of Civil Judicature-Civil and Criminal Courts and British Subjects

UNIT IV:
Judicial Development during the period of 1833 AD to 1860 AD: Introduction of Small
Causes Courts, System of High Courts and Privy Council as a means of conducting the
Justice Delivery system, Development of Criminal Law between 1772 AD to 1860 AD.

UNIT V:
Judicial Development during the period of 1861 AD to 1950 AD: The Indian Council Act,
1861, The Indian Council Act, 1892, The Indian Council Act, 1909, The Indian High Courts
Act, 1861 and 1911, The Government of India Act, 1915, The Government of India Act,
1919, The Government Of India Act, 1935, Judicial System and its development post
Independence of India.

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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History, M.P Singh, Universal Law
Publishing.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History, M.P Jain, Lexis Nexis.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Legal Archives, National Archives.
2. The Indian Journal of Constitutional & Administrative Law (IJCAL).

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
ARSEGBL20T & GENERAL ENGLISH – II

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. After completing the course the students shall be able to understand English better, write
accurately, and speak fluently.
2. Their strength in English language would help them participate actively in debates and
simulations and their knowledge of legal vocabulary, legal terms and legal maxims will
help them to understand legal concept better and also give them ability to write in a legal
context.

UNIT I:

Grammar, Usage & common errors in English: Writing for clarity and Conciseness
(Avoiding, repetition & ambiguity), Common Errors in usage, Use of appropriate words,
Rearrangement of sentences

UNIT II:

Building vocabulary for legal contexts

Vocabulary:Foreign words and phrases (important Latin and English affixes), Certain set
expressions and phrases, One word substitutes, Words often confused, Legal Terms,
Vocabulary used in legal contexts, Foreign Expressions used in law, Legal maxims (attached
in the end of the syllabus)

UNIT III:
Comprehension skills: Common logical fallacies, Comprehension of Legal Texts.

UNIT IV:
Composition Skills: Letter writing, Use of cohesive devices(Legal drafting), Précis writing,
summarizing and briefing, Brief writing and drafting of reports, Essay writing on topics of
legal interest, Various of sentence structures and verb patterns, Translation (from English to
regional languages and from regional languages to English)

UNIT V:
Literature
A) Prose: Mosaic: Modern English Prose
The following essays are prescribed:
i) On Doing Nothing – J.B. Priestly
ii) Arguing – Robert Lynd
iii) Education and the Training of Character – Richard Livingstone
iv) The Secret of Work – Swami Vivekananda
v) The Population Bomb – P.R. Enrlich
vi) Life’s Philosophy – Jawaharlal Nehru
vii) Gandhi: Through the Fire - Krishna Kriplani

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B) Non-Detail: Edmund Bruke: Speeches on American Taxation and Conciliation with

America.
C) Drama: Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (………. Series, J. Lahiri)

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Legal Maxims ( Reference Text ) by Madabushi Sridhar
2. Murli Manohar, Art of Conveyancing and Pleading, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,
2004
3. Communication Skills by C.B. Gupta
4. [Link], Legal Language, Legal Writing and General English,Central Law
Publications,New Delhi,2005. Chapter – 4
5. Prose – Mosaic: Modern English Prose – V.A. Shahane Publishers: The Macmillan India
Ltd.
6. Non-Detail-Edmund Bruke: Speeches on American Taxation and Conciliation with
America – V. Venkata Subbiah.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The law and the lawyers Excerpts from The Autobiography of M.K. Gandhi, NavJeevan
Publishing House, Ahmedabad.
2. Communication Skills by Sanjay Kumar Pushplata, Oxford University Press.
3. Business Communication by Asha Kaul, Prentice Hall of India.
4. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by Sharma and Mohan, Tata Macgrow Hill.
5. Speak in English You Can by Prof. Lakshminarayanan K.R, Scitech Publications
(India)Pvt. Ltd.
6. Command of Language in the profession of Law – Lord Denning
7. Legal Maxims ( Reference Text ) by Madabushi Sridhar

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Westlaw International.
2. Hein Online.
3. LexisNexis.

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SEMESTER II
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL20T & PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY (COURT HIERARCHY &
FILING PROCESS)

COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Better representation of him/her in terms of communication skills, overall personality
development and aptitude building required for jobs.
2. This program will help students becoming employable and ready for Industries /corporate
and other Public and Private Sector jobs.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Court Hierarchy
 Understanding Jurisdiction:
 Civil, criminal, and specialized courts (e.g., Family Court, Consumer Forum).
 Appellate and original jurisdictions.
 Hierarchy of Courts:
 Supreme Court
 High Courts
 District and Sessions Courts
 Tribunals (e.g., NGT, CAT, ITAT)

UNIT II:
Filing Process
 Selection of the Correct Court:
 How to determine jurisdiction (territorial, pecuniary, subject-matter).
 Court fee and other prerequisites.
 Preparation of Case Papers:
 Drafting a plaint/petition/complaint.
 Affidavits, annexures, and supporting documents.
 E-Filing and Physical Filing:
 Step-by-step procedure for electronic filing in various courts.
 Manual submission process at court registries.

UNIT III:
Tribunals and Specialized Forums
 Introduction to Tribunals:
 Structure and jurisdiction of prominent tribunals.
 Distinction between tribunals and regular courts.
 Practical Filing in Tribunals:
 Unique procedures (e.g., filing before NCLT, Consumer Forums).
 Common challenges and solutions.

UNIT IV:

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Understanding Listing Mechanisms:

 How cases are listed for hearing.
 Role of cause lists.

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SEMESTER III

SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL301T&CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- 1

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Able to understand historical background of the constitutional making and its importance
for building a democratic India, the structure of Indian government, the structure of state
government, the local administration
2. Able to evaluate Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Zilla Panchayat, block level
organization, various commissions of SC/ST/OBC and women.
3. Able to apply the knowledge on directive principle of state policy, the knowledge in
strengthening of the constitutional institutions.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Indian Constitution: Salient features of Indian Constitution, Nature of
Indian Constitution- Unitary or Federal, Preamble of Constitution, Citizenship

UNIT II:
Fundamental Rights – I: Definition of State (Article 12), Laws inconsistent with
Fundamental Rights (Article 13), Right to Equality (Article 14-18)

UNIT III:
Fundamental Right – II: Freedom of Speech & Expression (Art.19), Protection in respect of
conviction of offences(Art. 20), Protection of Life & Personal Liberty(Art. 21), Safeguards
against arbitrary arrest &detention (Art. 22)

UNIT IV:
Fundamental Right – III: Right against Exploitation (Art. 23-24), Right to Freedom of
Religion (Art. 25-28), Cultural & Educational Right (Art. 29-30), Right to Constitutional
remedies (Art. 32-35)

UNIT V:
Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties: Directive principles of state policy (Art. 36-
51), Fundamental Duties (Art. 51 A), Basic Features of Constitution &Procedure for
Amendment of Constitution

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Shukla V. N: Constitution of India, Eastern Books Company, Lucknow.
2. Austin: The Indian Constitution- Corner Stone of a Nation, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi (Indian Reprint 2000)
3. Basu D.D: Constitutional Law of India, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
4. Jain, M. P: Indian Constitutional Law, Wadhwa & Co., Nagpur.
5. J.N. Pandey: Constitutional Law of India

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Subba Rao: G. C.V, Indian Constitutional Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
2. Tope T. K.: Constitutional Law of India, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
3. Shiva Rao B.: The Framing of India’s Constitution (in 6 volumes), Indian Institute of
Public Admn., New Delhi.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL302T&FAMILY LAW- 1

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students studying family law learn about basic concepts like marriage, divorce, parental
custody, domestic abuse and children's rights.
2. Students will be able to practice in Law Courts as a specialized Matrimonial Lawyer.
3. Students will be able to join Research Houses, especially on issues relating to women and
children at domestic and international level.
4. The study of the course will attempt to view Hindu law not merely as a separate system
of personal laws based upon religions but as the one cutting across the religious lines and
eventually enabling us to fulfil the constitutional directive of uniform civil code.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Personal Laws:
Sources of Hindu Law: Ancient Sources – Shrutis & Smritis, Commentaries & Digest,
Custom, Modern Sources – Judicial Decisions , Legislations, Equity, Justice and Good
Conscience.
Sources of Muslim Law: Primary Sources – Quran, Sunnat, Ahadis, Ijma, Qiyas, Secondary
Sources – Custom, Judicial Decision, Legislation, Equity, Justice and Good Conscience.
Schools of Hindu Law & Muslim Law: Concept of family: Nuclear family and joint
family, Joint Hindu Family (Mitakshara and Dayabhaga): Mitakshara joint family
Mitakshara coparcenary - formation and incidents, Property under Mitakshara law-separate
property and Copercenary property,Dayabhaga coparcenary - Formation and incidents,
Property under Dayabhaga Law, Karta of the joint family-his position, powers, privileges and
obligations, Alienation of property-separate and coparcenary, Debts-doctrines of pious
obligation and antecedent debt. Partition and Reunion Joint Hindu Family as a social security
institution and impact of Hindu Gains of Learning Act and various tax laws on it.

UNIT II:
Marriage And Kinship:Who is a Hindu, who is a Muslim, who is a Christian.
Marriage under Hindu Law: Nature, Definition and Forms of Marriage, Conditions for
Marriage & Registration of Marriage, Marriage Ceremonies and proof of Marriage, Degree of
Prohibited relationship and Sapinda relationship, Grounds of Void & Voidable Marriage.
Marriage under Muslim Law: Definition, Nature and Scope of Muslim Marriage (Nikah),
Difference between Hindu & Muslim Marriage, Essential Conditions of Muslim Marriage,
Classification of Muslim Marriage. Distinction between Shia & Sunni Law of
Marriage, Concept of dower (Mehr)
Essential conditions of marriage for valid Christian Marriage
Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1882,
Special Marriage Act,
Kinds of marriages under Hindu and Muslim systems

UNIT III:
Matrimonial Remedies:Annulment, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Judicial separation,
Divorce Conditions for grant of matrimonial remedies under Hindu Marriage Act, Indian
Divorce Act; Matrimonial Remedies for Muslims (Talaq, Ila, Zihar, Tafwiz, khula, Mubara),

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Muslim wife’s grounds of divorce, Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, Bars to
Matrimonial Relief.

UNIT IV:
Maintenance:Maintenance of divorced wives, neglected wives, minor children and parents
under Hindu Marriage Act & Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act; Maintenance of
Muslims wives during and after divorce; Protection of Rights on Divorce Act, 1986 S.125 of
Cr.P.C, Child and the family: Legitimacy, Adoption, Custody and Maintenance 4/ Hindu Law
(HMA, 1956) & Muslim law Guardianship, guardianship laws of Hindu and Muslims.

UNIT V:
Guardianship of person–Natural, Testamentary and Guardian appointed by court,
Guardianship of minors property, Defacto Guardian, Guardianship under Muslim Law
Meaning , Appointment and Removal of Guardianship, Kinds of guardianship- guardianship
in marriage, person and property

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Muslim Law; the Personal Law of Muslim in India on Pakistan, Faiz Badruddin
Tyabji , N.M Tripathi Publications, N. Delhi
2. Paras Divan, Modern Hindu Law, Central Law Agency.
3. Paras Divan, Family Law, Central Law Agency.
4. Mohammedan Law, Dr. Mohammed Nazmi Central Law Agency
5. Vasudha, Towards Uniforms Civil Code, ILI, Delhi
6. Marriage and Family Law Reforms in India, Archana Parasher Sage Publications.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Maine’s Treatise on Hindu Law and Usage, Bharat Law House, Delhi
2. Ranganath Misra (Rev.), Mayne’s Treatise on Hindu Law & Usage (16th ed.,
2008).

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Westlaw International. ...
2. LexisNexis. ...
3. JSTOR (Journal Store) ...

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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL303T & INTERPRETATION OF STATUTE

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. By the end of the course you are expected to:
2. Understand and explain the doctrine of judicial precedent.
3. Distinguish between findings of fact and law.
4. Distinguish between rationes decidendi and obiter dicta.
5. Explain the application of the Constitution and legislation as sources of legal authority.
6. Distinguish between the various rules and approaches to statutory interpretation.
7. Organise and manage your time and resources effectively.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Interpretation of Statutes: Meaning of Interpretation of Statutes, Objects
& Kinds of Interpretation of Statutes, Difference Between Construction and Interpretation,
Concept and Power of Interpretation.

UNIT II:
Rules of Statutory Interpretation
Primary Rules:Literal or Grammatical Rule,Golden Rule,Mischief Rule (Rule in the
Heydon’s case) Purposive Rule.
Secondary Rules or Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation: Noscitur a Sociis,
Ejusdem Generis, Reddando Singula Singulis.

UNIT III:
Aids to Interpretation&Commencement of Statutes; Retrospective effect of Statutes,
Repeals and Temporary Statutes
Internal Aids: Definitions; Interpretation clauses General Clauses Act, Provisions,
Exceptions and saving clauses.
External Aids: General Travaux preparatoires or surrounding circumstances, Parliamentary
History.
Commencement of Statutes, Retrospective effect of Statutes, Consequences of Repeals,
Temporary Statutes

UNIT IV:
Interpretation with reference to the subject matter of Statutes: Taxing Statutes, Penal
Statutes Remedial and Beneficial Statutes,Rules of statutory interpretation: their judge made
Character, Legalism and Creativity: Mischief and Golden Rule, Rule of Construction in
Fiscal And Criminal Statutes, Technicality: Rules as to necessary and implied repeal: Rule
for interpretation of codifying, consolidating and amending statute.

UNIT V:
Constitutional interpretation, differentiation from statutory interpretation: Rex Vs
Burah as example, Literal interpretations, Harmonious construction, Reference to constituent
assembly debates, Pith and substance, Occupied field, Residuary power, Repugnancy,
Amending power Directive Principles as source of constitutional Interpretation. stare decisis,

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the doctrine has inherited by us, Techniques of innovation (Subversion) of stare decisis,
Supreme Court’s authority to overrule its own decisions (Eg: Antulay Case), Advisory
jurisdiction and its import on precedent, retrospective overruling in India, Objections to
judicial review as anti-majoritarian. Principles of legislation: Principles of the civil code,
Principles of the penal code of punishments.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. D.D. Basu — Limited Government and Judicial Review.
2. G.P Singh “Principles of Statutory Interpretation, (9th Edition) 2008, Wadhwa, Nagpur.
3. Vepa P. Sarathi: Interpretation of Statutes, Eastern Book Co, Lucknow
4. Chatterjee: Interpretation of Statutes.
5. S. Bindras’s Interpretation of Statutes, 2007, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, New Delhi.
6. P, Interpretation of Statutes, (2008) Orient Publishing, New Delhi.
7. Bakshi, P.M. Interpretation of Statutes. (2008) Orient Publishing, New Delhi.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Jeremy Bentham: Theory of Legislation, Butterworths Publications.
2. St. Langan (Ed.) Maxwell: Interpretation of Statutes, Butterworths Publications
3. Crawford: Interpretation of Statutes, Universal Publishers, Delhi
4. Dias – Jurisprudence – Chapt. 7, 8, and 15

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2. [Link]
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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL304T & STATE AND POLITICAL OBLIGATION

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The learners will understand the following:
1. Meaning, nature and evolution of State Political Obligation.
2. The basis and circumstances on which a person is obliged to a law in a state.
3. The concepts of power, authority and legislation.
4. The problem of Civil Disobedience and Political Obligation.

UNIT I:
Political Obligation: Introduction - Meaning, Nature and Characteristics, Kinds - Kinds of
Political Obligations, Obligation of the State - Obligation of the State: Under Monarchy
(Ancient and Medieval),Political Obligation according to Individualism, Socialism and
Welfare State, Obligations of Individual Citizens and other members of the State.

UNIT II:
Concepts of politcal obligation
Law: meaning nature and sources, kinds-law and morality
Delegated legislation: meaning, need and growth, advantages, limitations and safeguards.
Liberty and equality: liberty-meaning importance and kinds, equality- meaning importance
and kinds, relationship between liberty and equality

UNIT III:
Power, Authority And Responsibility: Meaning, aspects, sources and kinds, Power vs
authority, Legitimization of power, Limitations and conditions (Max Weber’s kinds of
domination), Relationship with authority, Kinds-institutional and professional,
Accountability (as an adjunct of responsibility), Meaning, importance and kinds

UNIT IV:
Concepts: Utilitarianism as an approval to Political Obligation, Utilitarianism - Jeremy
Bentham and J. S. Mill, Idealism- its Philosophy, Merits & Limitations.

UNIT V:
The Problem Of Civil Disobedience And Political Obligation And The Problem Of
Obedience To Unjust Law: Obedience to law: A Legal Duty Need and importance, Why
People Obey Law-Reasons Can State Use Force against its Citizens? Arguments,
Limitations and Conditions, Kinds of Punishments; Theories of Punishments: Meaning,
Features, Limitations, Civil disobedience to be contrasted with revolution, Civil
Disobedience movement; with reference to Gandhi’s Satya, Ahimsa and Satyagraha

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rajni Kathari – Democratic Policy and Social Change in India, crisis & opportunities.
2. J. C. Johari – Contemporary Political Theory
3. Karl Loewenstein – Political Power & the Government Process
4. Flatman - Political Obligation

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5. Luser Burton Liberty, Justice & morals

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Horton, John. Political Obligation. Macmillan Press; London
2. Gilbert, Margaret. A Theory of Political Obligation; Membership, Commitment and the
Bonds of Society. Clarendon Press; London
3. Green, T. H. Lectures on Political Obligation, Cambridge University Press; London.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL305T & INDIA & WORLD SOCIETY

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course the student will:
1. Know about the key components of social structure and its hierarchy.
2. Know about the social institutions and its practices.
3. Know about the institutions such as economy, polity and religion.
4. Know about the contemporary social issues around the globe.
5. Able to understand the world sociological problems and its effects in India.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Approaches: Indological, Structural-Functional and Marxist, Unity, Diversity
and Exclusion, Village, Tribal and City

UNIT II:
Social Structure: Hierarchy and Differences: Caste, Class, Gender

UNIT III:
Social Institutions: Practices and Transformation: Marriage, Family and Kinship ,
Economy, Polity and Religion, Resistance and Legislation

UNIT IV:
Neoliberalism: David Harvey
Poverty Capital: Ananya Roy

UNIT V:
The Politics Of Environmentalism: Amita Baviskar
Capitalism And Natural Resources : Michael Watts

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dahiwale, S.M, (ed.) (2005) Understanding Indian Society: The Non- Brahmanical
Perspective (Ch. 1, 2, 3, 5 & 11).
2. Dhanagare, D.N., (1999) Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat
Publications.
3. Harvey, David. 2005. A Brief History of Neo-liberalism. Oxford: Oxford University
Press.
4. Roy, Ananya. 2010. Poverty Capital: Microfinance and the Making of Development. New
York: Routledge. (Chapters 1 & 4)
5. Baviskar, Amita. 2005. “Red in Tooth and Claw?: Searching for Class in Struggles over
Nature.” Pp. 161-78 in Social Movements in India: Poverty, Power, and Politics, edited
by Raka Ray and Mary Katzenstein.
6. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield Watts, Michael. 2006. “Empire of Oil: Capitalist
Dispossession and the Scramble For Africa.” Monthly Review 58(4).
7. Watts, Michael. 2007. “Petro-Insurgency or Criminal Syndicate? Conflict and Violence in
the Niger Delta.” Review of African Political Economy 114: 635-658.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Aloysius. G (2014). Nationalism without a Nation in India, OUP, New Delhi.
2. Bose. N.K. (2011). Tribal Life in India, NBT, India.
3. Chakravarti, U (2013) Gendering Caste through Feminist Lens, Stree, Calcutta.
4. Chekki, D. (1969). Social Legislation and Kinship in India: A Socio-Legal Study. Journal
of Marriage and Family 31(1), 165-172.
5. Coser, L. (1957). Social Conflict and the Theory of Social Change. The British Journal of
Sociology,8 (3), 197-207.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. Taylor & Francis Online [Link]
2. Journal of Sociology [Link]
3. Hein Online[Link]
4. JSTOR[Link]

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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL306T & HISTORY OF MODERN WORLD

COURSE OUTCOMES: After the successful completion of the Course:

1. Students will understand the logic and chronology of major world events and its impact.
2. Students will be equipped with facts and reasoning about the Major Revolutions of the
world and their role in shaping World politics.
3. Students will be able to understand the facts and reasoning about the Colonisation of
Africa, America and Asia and its role in the society.
4. Students will understand the Industrial Revolution and its impact in changing the world
economy..
5. Students will be able to understand the impact of major Socio-political ideologies and
their impact in shaping India of today.

UNIT I:
Growth and Development of the Modern World:Emergence of the Modern Age Scientific
Revolution, Idea of Scientific and Geographical Revolution, Geographical Explorations,
Renaissance, Reformation and Counter Reformation, Commercial Revolution, Rise of Nation
States with special reference to England and France.

UNIT II:
Emergence of Modern World Nations: Revolutions - Age of Revolutions, English Civil
War: Glorious Revolution, American War of independence, French Revolution of 1789.

UNIT III:
Emergence of Imperialist Powers and Starting of Colonization: Colonial Expansion and
Resistance Colonialism, Rise of Imperialism in the world, Latin American Resistance:
Miranda, Simon Bolivar and San Martin, Colonialism in Africa

UNIT IV:
Industrial Revolution, Rise of Modern States and Ideas: Industrialization and Emergence
of Socialist Ideas, Industrial Revolution and Agrarian Revolution, Socialism: Robert Owen,
Saint Simon and Karl Marx, Communism and the rise of Communist Nations, Influence of
Socialism and Communism on world polity.

UNIT V:
India and the World: Influence of Imperialism on India and its impact, Contribution of
major world events on present structure of India, Role of Socialism and communism on India
and its politics, Significant personalities and contributors in the Indian Society.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Mastering Modern World History, Norman Lowe, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2. A History of the Modern World R.R. Palmer, McGraw Hill Companies.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. A Short History of the World,.John Morris Roberts, Oxford University Press.

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2. Age of Revolution, Eric J. Hobsbawn, Abacus.

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1. [Link]
king_of_the_modern_world.
2. [Link]

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SEMESTER III
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL30T & PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY (LEGAL RESEARCH &
WRITING)
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Better representation of him/her in terms of communication skills, overall personality
development and aptitude building required for jobs.
2. This program will help students becoming employable and ready for Industries /corporate
and other Public and Private Sector jobs.

UNIT I:
Fundamentals of Legal Research
 Introduction to Legal Research
 Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Legal Research
 Types of Legal Research: Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Research
 Importance of Legal Research in Legal Practice and Academia
 Research Methodology
 Identifying a Research Problem
 Formulating Hypothesis
 Objectives and Scope of Research
 Sources of Legal Information
 Primary Sources: Statutes, Case Laws, Constitutions, Treaties
 Secondary Sources: Commentaries, Journals, Digests, Encyclopedias
 Electronic Resources: Legal Databases (e.g., SCC Online, Manupatra, HeinOnline)

UNIT II:
Research Design and Data Collection
 Research Design
 Concept and Types of Research Design
 Preparation of Research Proposal
 Data Collection Techniques
 Doctrinal Research Method: Library-based and Case Law Analysis
 Empirical Research Method: Surveys, Questionnaires, and Interviews
 Sampling Techniques in Empirical Research
 Tools for Data Analysis
 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
 Use of Statistical Tools in Legal Research.
UNIT III:
Legal Writing Skills
Introduction to Legal Writing
 Characteristics of Effective Legal Writing: Clarity, Precision, and Coherence
 Types of Legal Writing:

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 Academic Writing: Research Papers, Essays, and Dissertations

 Professional Writing: Legal Opinions, Case Comments, and Legislative Drafting
Drafting Legal Documents
 Memorandum of Law
 Legal Briefs and Client Opinions
 Case Summaries and Headnotes
 Referencing and Citation Techniques
 Introduction to Citation Styles: Bluebook, OSCOLA, and MLA
 Avoiding Plagiarism in Legal Research
UNIT IV: Writing and Presenting a Legal Research Report.
 Structuring a Legal Research Report
 Introduction, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Findings, Analysis, Conclusion,
and Recommendations
 Drafting Techniques
 Language, Style, and Tone in Legal Writing
 Footnotes, Endnotes, and Bibliography Preparation
 Presentation of Research
 Preparing for Oral Presentation of Research Work
 Use of Visual Aids in Presentations
 Handling Questions During Presentation
 Ethics in Legal Research
 Integrity and Honesty in Research
 Confidentiality and Respect for Intellectual Property

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SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL401T & CONSTITUTIONAL LAW-II

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The students will be able to understand the importance of the constitution.
2. They will understand the autonomous nature of constitutional bodies like the Supreme
Court and high court, controller and auditor general of India and election commission of
India.
3. Students will understand the central and state relation, financial and
administrative.

UNIT I:
Election, Qualifications and Terms of Office of President, Privileges, Powers and Duties
of President, Impeachment of President, Functions and Powers
Judicial Functions-Pardoning Power (Article 72)
Legislative Functions – Participation, Rule Making, Declaration of Emergency, Financial
Emergency, Ordinance Making Power, Effect of an Ordinance, Justiciability of Ordinance
Making Power
The Vice – President: Qualifications &Election of Vice-President, Functions&
Terms of Office of Vice, Council of Ministers, Appointment of Minister,
Council of Ministers & Cabinet-Working of the Executive, President – A Titular
Head, Prime Minister, Cabinet, Collective Responsibility
The State Executive: Extent of Executive Power of the State, Delegation of Executive Power
by the Union to the States

UNIT II:
Union & State Legislature:
The Union Legislature – Parliament, Composition of Parliament & Houses of Parliament,
Duration & Sessions of the Houses of Parliament, Qualification for Membership of
Parliament, Powers of Speaker, Deputy speaker & Chairman
Ordinary, Money Bills & Financial Bills: Parliament’s Control over Financial System-
Committee on Estimates, Committee on Public Accounts, Consolidated Fund of India
&Contingency Fund of India
The State Legislature: Composition & Duration of State Legislature, Qualification of
Membership of State Legislature

UNIT III:
Union & State Judiciary:
The Union – Supreme Court: Composition of Supreme Court, Qualifications & Appointment
of Supreme Court Judges & National Judicial, Appointment Commission, Impeachment of
Judge of Supreme court, Jurisdiction of Supreme court- Original, Writ, Appellate, Advisory,
Powers to Punish for Contempt & Concept of Curative Petition,
The State – High Court, Appointment, Transfer of Judge of High Court, Terms of Office&
Removal of Judge of High Court, Jurisdiction & Powers of High Court

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UNIT IV:
Distribution of Legislative & Executive Powers, Distribution of Financial Powers & Finance
Commissions, Administrative relations between the Union & States, Inter-State Relations &
Freedom of Trade & Commerce, Trade commerce and intercourse within the territory of
India, Services under the Union and the states, Emergency Provisions: Freedom of Trade,
Commerce & intercourse, Power of the Parliament to impose restrictions on trade,
commerce and intercourse.

UNIT V:
Fundamental Principles of Elections, Nature of the Right to Vote or Contest an Election,
Election Commission – Commission, A Multi Member Body, Power and Function of
Election Commission: Legislative Power Regarding Elections, Election Disputes, Public
Services - Attorney-General for India, Advocate-General, Comptroller & Auditor General

TEXT BOOKS:
1. N. Shukla, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency.
2. P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law, LexisNexis.
3. D. Basu, Introduction to the Indian Constitution of India.
4. M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India, Universal Law Publishing Co.
5. Glanville Austin, Indian Constitution – cornerstone of the Nations, Oxford University
Press.
6. M. Bakshi, The Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing Co.
7. D. Basu, Shorter Constitution of India.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. M. V. Pylee: Constitutional Amendments in India, S. Chand & Company, New Delhi.
2. M.V. Pylee: Our Constitution Government & Politics, Universal Law Publishing Co.
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. M. V. V. Ramana: Inter-State River Water Disputes in India, Orient Longman, and New
Delhi.
4. H. M. Seervai: Constitutional Law of India, N. M. Tripathi, Bombay.
5. Jagdish Swarup: Constitution of India, Modern Publications, New
Delhi.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL402T & FAMILY LAW-II

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Family law examines historical and social contexts that have influenced the modern
definition and regulation of families.
2. Students will gain skills of thinking, analysis, written and verbal presentation of ideas of
argument.
3. This course evolves the student with the introduction of Muslim law and Hindu Law as it
affects property relations. It primarily covers the concept of Succession and Inheritance,
Pre-emption, Will etc., the provisions relating to intestate and testamentary succession
applicable to persons of all denominations and other provisions relating to Wakf etc. in
the law.

UNIT I:
Joint Hindu Familyand Coparcenary: Formation and Incident under the coparcenary
property, Karta of Joint Family: Position, Powers and privileges; Alienation of property by
Karta, Debts – Doctrine of pious obligation and antecedent debts; Partition: Meaning,
Division of right and division of property, Persons entitled to demand partition ,Partition how
effected; Suit for partition, Re-opening of partition; Re-union, Points of similarity and
distinction between the Mitakshara and the Dayabhaga Laws.

UNIT II:
Legitimacy and Adoption: Meaning, Legitimacy under Hindu Law, Legitimacy under
Muslim Law, Rights of a legitimate and illegitimate child; Adoption under Hindu Law:
Conditions of a valid adoption, Capacity to adopt, Capacity to be adopted, Property and
succession rights of a child after adoption; Adoption under Muslim Law: Conditions of a
valid adoption, Capacity to adopt, Capacity to be adopted

UNIT III:
Succession and Inheritanceunder Hindu Law:Devolution of interest in Mitakshara
coparcenary with reference to the provisions of Hindu Succession Act, 1956.; General Rules
of Succession:Succession to property of a Hindu male dying intestate under the provisions of
Hindu Succession Act. 1956, Succession to property of Hindu female dying intestate under
the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, Hindu Succession amendment Act, 2005; Disqualifications
to succession

UNIT IV:
Muslim Law of Inheritance and Succession:Rules governing Sunni and Shia law of
inheritance, Differences between Shia and Sunni Law of Inheritance, Doctrine of Rudd and
Aul, Right of Pre-emption under Muslim Law.

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UNIT V:
Will and Gift (Wasiyat and Hiba)
Will under Muslim Law:Meaning and Nature, Essentials of a valid will, Limitations on
Will, Revocation of Will; Gift: Meaning and Essentials, Kinds of Gift, Guft of Musa,
Revocation of gift; Wakf: Meaning, Nature and Essential of valid wakf.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Tahir Mahmood: The Muslim Law of India, Law Book Company, Allahabad:
2. Aquil Ahmed: Text Book of Mohammadan
3. Prof. G.C.V. Subba Rao: Family Law in India, , S. Gogia& Company, Hyderabad.
4. Asaf A.A. Fyzee: Outlines of Mohammadan Law, , Oxford University Press, Delhi.
5. Mulla: Principles of Mohammedan Law
6. Paras Divan: Family Law (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi and others) Allahabad
7. Law Agency, Allahabad.
8. M.A. Qureshi: Text Book on Muslim Law, , Central Law Publications, Allahabad.
9. Hidayatullah :Mulla Principles of Mohammadan Law, (4th reprint), N.M. Tripathi
10. Private Limited, Bombay.
11. Tondon M.P.: Muslim law in India, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad.
12. Prasad V.: The Indian Succession Act, 1982, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law, Lexis Nexis, 2007
2. Mulla, Principles of Mohammadan Law, Lexis Nexis, 1906

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL403T & LAW OF CRIME-I

COURSE OUTCOMES: After the successful completion of the Course Curriculum, a

student will be able to:
1. Explain the main provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
2. Distinguish the various concepts and offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
3. Critically analyse various provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Concept of Crime, Difference between Crime and Offence, Elements of
Crime, Stages of Crime: Motive, Intention, Preparation, Attempt, Completion, Territorial
Jurisdiction under IPC; Some Important Definitions under IPC : Dishonesty, Fraudulently,
Document, offence, injury, Voluntarily, good faith, Joint liability with special reference to
difference between Common Object and Common Intention.

UNIT II:
Punishment: Concept of Punishment, Theories of Punishment, Punishments under the Indian
Penal Code, Capital Punishment, Judicial outlook on Capital Punishment in India.

UNIT III:
General Exceptions: Mistake of Fact, Judicial Acts, Accident, Necessity, Infancy, Insanity,
Intoxication, Consent, Acts done under threats or compulsion, Trivial Acts, Private Defence

UNIT IV:
Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy, Sedition, Unlawful Assembly, Riot, Affray

UNIT V:
Other Specific Offences: Offenses relating to religion, Public Nuisance, Punishment for
Obscene acts, Defamation

Note: The present syllabus will be taught in accordance with new criminal laws i.e.
Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 in a comparative methodology

TEXT BOOKS:
1. K. D. Gaur: Commentary on the Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
2. C. K. Takwani: Indian Penal Code, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
3. P. S. A. Pillai: Criminal Law-Incorporating the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013,
LexisNexis India, Gurgaon.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Crime and Justice in India Edited by:N. PrabhaUnnithan - Colorado State University, Fort
Collins, USA

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2. Trials of Truth: India’s Landmark Criminal Cases by Pinky Anand

3. The Criminal Justice System in India by H.R. Bhardwaj

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCC Online [Link]
2. JSTOR [Link]
3. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL404T & HUMAN RIGHTS

COURSE OUTCOME
1. The students will be able to understand the basic concept and importance of Human
rights.
2. In-depth insight into the constitutional, statutory and institutional aspects of human
rights protection in India
3. Display a good understanding of the nature and scope of special legislations dealing with
protection of human rights of marginalized and vulnerable sections.
4. Demonstrate a good understanding of the practical application of human rights law to
specific human rights problems in India.

UNIT I:
Conceptual Background of Human Rights: Concept of Human Rights, Origin and
Development of Human Rights, Rights: inherent, inalienable, universal, indivisible; Values:
Dignity, liberty, equality, justice, unity in diversity; Need for balance between Rights and
Duties, Freedom and Responsibility

UNIT II:
Philosophical and Historical Perspectives: Theories of human rights, History of human
rights civilization, Human rights movements

UNIT III:
International Human Rights Standards: UN Charter, Universal Declaration of Human
Rights 1948, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966, International Covenants on
Inhuman Acts-Genocide, Apartheids, Torture, Slavery, Slave Trade, Forced and Compulsory
labour, Traffic in Persons and Prostitution, Women Racial Discrimination, Vulnerable groups
and Human Rights, Women, Children and Migrant workers, Refugees, Older Persons,
Disabled persons, Indigenous People.

UNIT IV:
Human Rights and Duties in India: Evolution: Independence movement, making of the
Constitution: Indian Constitution - Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental
duties, Their Inter-relationship; Enforcement and protection mechanism of human rights in
India – Judiciary, National Human Rights Commission and other Commissions and
Committees, Non-governmental organizations, Information Media, Education

UNIT V:
Societal Problems and Importance of Internalizing Human Rights
Core Problems: Poverty, underdevelopment, and illiteracy.; Women, children, and the
disadvantaged groups; Importance of internalizing Human Rights Values-Urgent need of not
only sensitizing others about human rights, Self-inculcation, Duty to respect others' rights and
each other's human dignity.

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TEXT BOOKS:
1. The World of Women in Pursuit of Human Rights- Patanjali Nandan Chaturvedi
2. The United Nations &The Human Rights - Patanjali Nandan Chaturvedi
3. Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights, Oxford University Press
4. Judicial Review of Administrative Actions - De. Smith
5. Human Rights for Children in Indian Evolution- Sudip Chakraborty Policies and
Publications
6. Human Rights - D.D. Basu
7. Human Rights-Thomas Buergenthan
8. S. K. Kapoor, International Law and Human Rights, Central Law Agency,
9. M. K. Sinha, Implementation of Basic Human Rights, Lexis Nexis.
10. H. O. Agarwal- Human Rights
11. Mamta Rao- Law Relating to Women and Children Reference

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Human Rights –An Introduction - Darren J. D’ byrne.
2. Thomas Buergenthal, International Human Rights in a Nutshell, West Publisher
Company.
3. Henry Steiner & Philip Alston, International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics,
Morals: Text and Materials, Oxford University Press.

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCC Online [Link]
2. JSTOR [Link]
3. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL405T & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. A student who successfully completes this subject will have a general understanding of
International politics.
2. Understand and be able to apply the knowledge of these concepts like national power,
foreign policy, national interest, balance of power, Power vacuum.
3. Demonstrate awareness of the Global politics and problems being faced by the world in
the contemporary world.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Key Characteristics of Modern International System, International Relations:
An overview, International Relations: Meaning and Nature, International Relations: Scope
and Importance

UNIT II:
Theories of International Relations: Realism, Neo-realism, Liberalism and its variants,
Marxian Perspective

UNIT III:
Concepts: Power: Meaning, Elements and Limitations, Balance of Power, Collective
Security, Comparison of Balance of Power and Collective Security

UNIT IV:
War and Conflicts: War and International Relation: Introduction, World War I: Causes and
Consequences, World War II: Causes and Consequences, War of International Relations:
Final Assessment, Cold War, End of Cold War, Cold War: Impact on Global Politics,
Disarmament

UNIT V:
Institutions and Organizations: United Nations Organization, European Union, South
Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, Role of International Organization in World
Politics

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Introduction to International Relations, Couloumbis & Wolfe, New Delhi: Prentice hall.
2. The Global System: Economics, Politics, and Culture, Axeford, B, Cambridge, Polity
Press.
3. India’s Foreign Policy and Relations, Appadorai and Rajan, M. S. (eds.) (1985. New
Delhi: South Asian Publishers.
4. India’s Foreign Policy: Retrospect and Prospect. Ganguly, S. (ed.) (2009) New Delhi:
Oxford University Press.
5. India in a Changing World: Problems, Limits and Successes of Its Foreign Policy.
Vanaik, A. (1995) New Delhi: Orient Longman.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. International Relations and World Politics‐ Security, Economy.
2. Global Politics: An Introduction, Oxford, Blackwell, 1966
3. International Relations Theory: New Normative approaches, Hemel Hempstead,
Harvester Wheatsheaf.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL406T & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. A student who successfully completes this subject will have a general understanding of
the Indian Government both at the union as well state level.
2. Understand the nature of politics at both levels; state as well centre.
3. Demonstrate awareness of the Indian Government and politics. The students would better
understand the political issues, political processes, and political activities.

UNIT I:
Control over Public Administration: Parliamentary Control, Executive Control, Judicial
Control, LokPal and Lokayukta.

UNIT II:
Citizens, policy and administration: Meaning and forms of public accountability, NGOs
people's participation in public administration, Role of machinery for redressing of public
grievances, Rights to information and other innovations.

UNIT III:
Meaning of Line and Staff Agencies, Type of Line Agencies: Meaning of Line and Staff
Agencies, Distinguish between Line and Staff Agencies, Department, Independent
Regulatory Commissions, Public Corporation.

UNIT IV:
Chief Executive and Bureaucracy: Role of Chief Executive as General Manager,
Bureaucracy-Meaning, Functions, Defects of Bureaucracy

UNIT V:
Contemporary developments: New public administration, New public management, Good
governance and development, Corporate governance, Feminist and ecological perspective

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Awasthi, A. and Maheshwari, S. Public Administration. Agra: Laxmi Narain Agarwal
2. Henry, N. Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Delhi: Prentice Hall
3. Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty, B. ‘Introduction: Public Administration: Theory and
Practice
4. Bhattacharya,M. and Chakrabarty, B. Public Administration: A [Link]: Oxford
University Press
5. Hyderbrand, W. ‘A Marxist Critique of Organization Theory’, in Evan, W (ed.) Frontiers
in Organization & Management. NewYork
6. Bhattacharya, M. New Horizons in Public Administration Understanding public policy
Dye, T. R. New Jersey: Prentice Hall

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Benson, J. K. (ed.) Organizational Analysis: Critique and [Link] Hills
2. Henry, N. (2003) Public Administration and Public Affairs. New Delhi: Prentice Hall,
3. Mouzelis, N. P.‘The Ideal Type of Bureaucracy’, in Bhattacharya, M. and Chakrabarty B.
Public Administration: A Reader. Delhi: Oxford University Press
4. Dror, Y. Public Policy making Re-examined. Oxford: Transaction Publication

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2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER IV
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL40T & PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY (CLIENT COUNSELLING AND
PRE-TRIAL PREPARATIONS)
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Better representation of him/her in terms of communication skills, overall personality
development and aptitude building required for jobs.
2. This program will help students becoming employable and ready for Industries
/corporate and other Public and Private Sector jobs

UNIT I: Introduction to Client Counselling

 Concept, Importance, and Objectives of Client Counselling.
 Types of Client Counselling (Legal Advice, Emotional Support, Strategic Guidance)
Essential Skills for Effective Client Counselling
 Communication Skills
 Empathy and Active Listening
 Ethical Considerations and Professional Responsibility
Stages of Client Counselling:
 Initial Contact, Fact-Gathering, Problem Identification, and Solutions.
 Techniques and Approaches to Client Counselling (Directive vs. Non-Directive
Counselling).

UNIT II: Techniques of Fact-Finding and Case Evaluation

 Fact-Finding: Methods, Sources, and Challenges
Interviewing Techniques for Effective Fact-Gathering
 Structured and Unstructured Interviews
 Recording and Documenting Information.
 Assessing the Strength and Weakness of a Case.
 Identifying Legal Issues and Setting Priorities.
 Confidentiality and Attorney-Client Privilege in Fact-Finding.
.
UNIT III: Pre-Trial Preparations
 Drafting and Filing of Legal Documents (Pleadings, Affidavits, Applications)
 Drafting of Notices, Legal Opinions, and Contracts.
 Pre-Trial Motions and Strategy Development.
 Preparing for Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration.
 Briefing Counsel and Preparing Witnesses for Trial.
 Practical Exercises on Client Counselling and Drafting.

UNIT IV: Trial Readiness &Mock Client Counselling

 Preparing the Trial File and Case Summary.
 Mock Client Counselling and Pre-Trial Preparations (Practical Assessment)

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SEMESTER V

SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL501T & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES: Students will understand the Meaning and Relevance of

Administrative Law:
1. Students will be equipped with a holistic approach to the Legal framework under
Administrative Law and the Concept of Administrative Adjudication.
2. Students will be able to understand the Delegated legislation under Administrative Law
and its role in Governance.
3. Students will understand the meaning, nature and scope of Administrative Discretion and
its role in Effective Governance.
4. Students will get an insight of Mechanism and Principles for Grievance redressal and
Dispute Settlements.

UNIT I:
Meaning, nature and scope of Administrative law: Evolution of Administrative Law with
special reference to USA, UK, France, and India, Constitutional Law and Administrative
Law: A Critical Analysis, Rule of Law: Principles as laid down by Droit Administartif and
Henry VIII Clause, The doctrine of Separation of law with reference to USA and India,
Scope of Delegated legislation under Administrative Law.

UNIT II:
Meaning, Nature and Scope of Administrative Adjudication: Meaning and Scope of
Administrative Adjudication; Reasoning and Growth of Administrative Adjudication and
Need in the present scenario, Nature of Administrative discretion and need in the process of
Governance, Meaning and Nature of Administrative Adjudicatory Bodies: Tribunals Need,
Nature, Jurisdiction and Procedure, Overview of Tribunals in India with Special Reference to
Administrative Tribunals established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, Civil
Courts vis-à-vis Tribunals, Legal Status and Jurisdictional Conflicts.

UNIT III:
Delegated legislation: Meaning and Analysis: Introduction to Delegated Legislation:
Meaning and Scope of Delegated Legislation, Delegated Legislation and Constitution of
India, Power of Exclusion & Inclusion and Power to Modify Statute-Conditional Legislation
and Delegated Legislation, The doctrine of Ultra Vires, Doctrine of Excessive Delegation
('Delegatus non potest Delegare’), Substantive & Procedural Judicial, Procedural and
Legislative Control, Administrative Directions and Delegated Legislation and Sub-
Delegation, Rationality and Exercise of Control on Delegated Legislation: Parliamentary
Control, Procedural Control and Judicial Control.

UNIT IV:
Fundamentals of Administrative Discretion in Administrative Law: Meaning of
Administrative Discretion, Administrative Discretion and Rule of law, Administrative
Process and Judicial Review: Writ Jurisdiction, Appeal by Special Leave (Art. 136); Judicial

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Review of Administrative Action through Writs- Grounds of Judicial Review; Natural

Justice- Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation and Doctrine of Proportionality
Unreasonableness and Non-exercise of discretionary power. Locus-standi and Public Interest
Litigation; Concept of State Monopoly: Corrective Measures against arbitrary action or for
acting against public policy, Liability of Public and Private Corporations; Legal remedies and
Accountability, Committee on public undertakings, Estimates Committee and other
committees involved.

UNIT V:
Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Dispute Settlement and Concept of Ombudsman &
Right to Information Act: Concept of Conciliation and Mediation and role of Social Action
Groups, Role and relevance of Media, Public Participation in Policy Making, Concept of
Institution of Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Ombudsman) and The Right to Information Act, 2005,
Concept of Judicial Standards and Accountability in Governance.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Textbook on Administrative Law, A. B. Kafaltiya, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi
2. Administrative Law, Dr. U. P. D. Kesari, Central Law Publication¸ Allahabad.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Indian Law Institute – Cases and Material of Administrative Law.
2. Report of the Law Commission on Administrative law.
3. H. W. R. Wade & C. F. Forsyth: Administrative Law, Oxford University Press, UK.

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL502T & CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Enable the students to understand the procedure as litigation strategy.
2. To Know the detail procedure for redressal of civil rights
3. The development of trends and transmission of civil law and procedural implications.
4. Incorporation of substantive civil law doctrines into practical aspects in Mock
trails/practical training/drafting
5. To know where the suit is to be filed? The essential forms and procedure for institution of
suit, the document sin support and against, evidence taking and trial, dimensions of an
interim order, the peculiar nature of the suits, the complexities of executing a decree and
provisions for appeal and revision are all matters which a lawyer for any side is to be
familiar with.
6. Students will be able to recognize and address issues that arise in Civil Procedure that
implicate relevant ethical, moral, and religious principles.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Conceptions of Civil Procedure, Historical background of CPC. The
jurisprudential aspect, The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2002
Definitions –Decree [section 2(2)], Judgment [section 2(9)], Legal Representative [section
2(11)], Mesne-Profits [section 2(12)], Order [section 2(14)], Inherent power of the court
(S.151), Suits: Concept of Law Suit, Order I, Parties to Suit, Order II, Frame of Suit, Order
IV, Institution of suits, Bars & Suit: Doctrines of Sub Judice & Res Judicata, Place of Suing
(Section 15, 20) - Territorial Jurisdiction., “Cause of Action” and Jurisdictional Bars,
Summons (Sections 27, 28, 31, Orders IV, VI, IX), Service of Foreign Summons (Section
29), Power for Order (Section 30 order XI)

UNIT II:
Pleadings: (Order VI), Material Facts, Forms of Pleading, Condition Precedent,
Presumptions of Law, Striking Out/Amendment; Plaint: (Order VII), Particulars (esp., in
money suits/suits for immovable Property), Showing of doferosni’s interest and liability,
Ground of Limitation, Return of Plaint, Rejection of Plaint, Production and listing of
Documents, Written Statement, Counter Claim, Set-off, Framing of issues; Appearance and
Examination: Appearance, Ex-parte procedure, Default of Portion, Summoning and
attendance of witnesses, Examination, Admissions, production, importing, return of
documents, hearing, affidavit; Adjournments: Order XVII, Adjournment, Judicial Discretion
& problems Arrears

UNIT III:
Judgment and decree: Concepts of judgment, Decree, and Interim Orders and stay
Injunctions, Appointment of Receivers, Costs; Execution: (Order XXI), Concept of
“Execution”, General Principles of Execution, Power for Execution of Decrees (Section 38-
46), Procedure for Execution (Section 51-54),Enforcement: Arrest and Detention (section
55-59), Attachment (Section 60-64), Sale (Section 65-67).
Suits in Particular Cases:Suits by or against Government (Section 79-82), Suits by Aliens
and by or Against Foreign Rulers, Ambassadors and (Section 91-93), Suits relating to public

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matters, Incident and supplementary proceedings (Section 75-78, 94-95), and Suits against
Minors, persons with unsound mind, indigent persons etc., Interpleader suits.

UNIT IV:
Appeals: Appeals from Original Decrees (Section 96-99-A) and Order XLI, Appeals from
Appellate Decrees (Sections 100-101), Appeals from Orders (Sections 104-106) (Order
XLII), General Provisions Relating to Appeals (Section 107-108), Appeals to the Supreme
Court (Section 108)

UNIT V:
Commissions: The Rationale of Commissions, Order XXVI, Socio-Legal Commissions of
Inquiry in “Social Action” or “Public Interest Litigation”. Limitation: Concept of Limitation
– Why limitation, General principles of limitation, Extension – sufficient causes –
acknowledgment, Legal disability – Condonation – when comes to an end, Limitation Act,
1963 (excluding Schedules)

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Mulla: Code of Civil Procedure: Tripathi (Abridged Edition), (Student Edition).
2. A.N. Saha: Code of Civil Procedure.
3. C.K. Takwani: Civil Procedure, 4th Edition, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2007.
4. B. B. Mitra: Limitation Act, 17th Edition, Eastern Law House, Calcutta, 1974,
5. Allahabad, 1973.
6. Sanjiva Row: Limitation Act, 7thEdn. (in 2 Vol.s), Law Book Co., Allahabad, 1973.
7. Sanjiva Row: Code of Civil Procedure, 3 rd Edn, (in 4 Vols), Law Book Co, Allahabad.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. AIR Commentaries on Limitation Act, W.W. Chitaley, AIR Ltd., Nagpur.
2. B. M. Prasad & S. K. Sarvaria, Mulla’s Code of Civil Procedure (17th ed., 2007)

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2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL503T & CYBER LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Make learner conversant with the social and intellectual property issues emerging from
‘cyberspace.
2. Explore the legal and policy developments in various countries to regulate cyberspace.
3. Develop the understanding of relationship between commerce and cyberspace.
4. Give learners in depth knowledge of information technology act and legal frame work of
right to privacy, data security and data protection.
5. Make study on various case studies on real time crimes

UNIT I:
Introduction: Overview of cyber-law, Basic concepts like cyber-law, cyberspace, Building
blocks of cyberspace, Evolution of Internet and types of net, Defining computer, computer
network, computer system, computer system, Cyber Jurisprudence at International and Indian
Level

UNIT II:
Jurisdictional Aspects in Cyber Law: Issues of jurisdiction in cyberspace, Types of
jurisdiction, The Test evolved- Minimum Contacts Theory, Sliding Scale Theory and Effects
Test and International targeting, Jurisdiction under I T Act, 2000.

UNIT III:
Cyber Crimes & Legal Framework: Civil wrongs under I T Act, Cyber Crimes against
Individuals, Institution and State, Various other offences under I T Act, 2000, Appropriate
bodies for redressing civil and criminal offence.

UNIT IV:
Right to Privacy and Data Protection on Internet: Concept of privacy and Threat to
privacy on internet, Self-regulation approach to privacy, Ingredients to decide confidentiality
of information, Breach of sensitive personal information and confidentiality under IT Act
and penalties for the same, Right of Interception under I T Act, Privacy invasion by
individuals, state and corporate bodies.

UNIT V:
Digital signature and Electronic signature, E- Contracting and E- governance and E-
Commerce: Concept of public key and private key, Certification authorities and their role,
Creation and authentication of digital signature, Concept of electronic signature certificates,
Salient features of E-contract, Formation of E- contract and Types, Indian Approach on E-
contracts, Electronic Governance- Concept of electronic records and electronic signatures-
Rules for attribution, acknowledgement and dispatch of such records, E-commerce- Salient
Features and advantages and challenges posed.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Karnika Seth, Computers, Internet and New Technology Laws published by LexisNexis.

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2. Apar Gupta, Commentary on Information Technology Act published by LexisNexis

3. Rohas Nagpal, Cyber Crime and corporate liability published by Wolter Kluwers
4. K. Kumar, Cyber Laws: Intellectual property & E- Commerce, Security, 1st Edition,
Dominant Publisher
5. Rodney D. Ryder, “Guide to Cyber Laws”, Second Edition, Wadhwa And Company,
New Delhi, 2007
6. Information Security policy & implementation Issues, NIIT, PHI

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Vakul Sharma, Handbook Of Cyber Laws, Macmillan India Ltd, PHI,
2. Justice Yatindra Singh, Cyber Laws, Universal Law Publishing, 1st Edition, New Delhi.
3. Sharma, S.R., “Dimensions Of Cyber Crime”, Annual Publications Pvt. Ltd.
4. Augastine, Paul T., Cyber Crimes and Legal Issues, Crecent Publishing
Corporation.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL504T & PROPERTY LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The object of the course is to provide the students with the concepts of transfer of
property law.
2. Students will be able to understand the extraordinary complexities of transfer of property.
3. The very purpose of the course is to provide the students with the study of the topics like
sale, exchange, gift, mortgage and lease of immovable property and how they can be
affected apart from exposing the students to the fundamental principles governing transfer
of property.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Concept & Meaning of Property, Kinds of Property, Interpretation Clause
(Section 3): Distinction between Movable and Immovable Property-Attestation-Actionable
Claim-Doctrine of Notice

UNIT II:
Transfer of Property by Act of Parties: Meaning of Transfer of Property(Section 5):
Modes of Transfer of Property, What Property may be Transferred (Section 6), Doctrine of
Feeding the Grant by Estoppels (Section 43); Competency of a Person to Transfer
Property (Section 7): Conditional Transfer (Sections 10, 11, 25), Rules against Perpetuity
(Sections 13, 14, 15), Vested and Contingent Interest (Sections 19 and 21); Doctrine of
Election (Section 35): Transfer by Ostensible Owner (Section 41), LisPendens and Part-
Performance (Sections 52, 53A)

UNIT III:
Specific Transfer-I: Laws Relating to Sale, Exchange and Mortgage (Sections 54-56, 118-
120, 58-60, 81, 91)

UNIT IV:
Specific Transfer-II: Law Relating to Lease and Gift (Sections 105-111, 122-127) and
Actionable Claims.

UNIT V:
Easement: Concept and Meaning of Easement, Creation and Extinction of Easement,
License-Difference between Easement and License

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Avtar Singh: Textbook on the Transfer of Property Act, Universal Law Publishing, an
Imprint of LexisNexis, New Delhi.
2. G. P. Tripathi: The Transfer of Property Act, Central Law Publications, Allahabad.
3. Dr. R. K. Sinha: The Transfer of Property Act, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.

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4. Dr. H. N. Tiwari: Transfer of Property Act, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad.

5. Poonam Pradhan Saxena: Mulla: The Transfer of Property Act, Lexis Nexis, India.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Digest On The Transfer of Property Act (Provisions, Comments And Case Laws) By M L
Bhargava)
2. The Law of Property: including its nature, origin and history By Nelson Reginald A

E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCC Online [Link]
2. Manupatra [Link]
3. HeinOnline[Link]
4. JSTOR [Link]
5. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL506T & MAJOR WORLD GOVT. & POLITICAL STRUCTURE

COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Acquire the basic knowledge of the Constitutional Framework of the UK, USA and
Switzerland and Japan.
2. Understand the composition and functions of the British Parliament and US Congress.
3. Describe the powers and position of the British Prime Minister and American President.
4. Compare the Parliamentary and Presidential System of Government.
5. Understand the composition and functions of Plural Executive.

UNIT I:
Comparative Constitutions: Scope of Comparative Constitutional Law, Need for
Comparative Study of Constitutional Law in Constitution – Making, Types of Constitutions:
Written Constitutions- U.S.A., Canada, Australia and India; Unwritten Constitutions-
England.

UNIT II:
The Constitution of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Growth of
the British Constitution, Sources of the British Constitution, Salient Features of the British
Constitution, The British Executive: The Crown and the Cabinet, The British Parliament,
British Judiciary, Political Parties

UNIT III:
The Constitution of United States of America: Salient Features of the American
Constitution, The American Federalism, The American Presidency, The Congress, The
Senate, The Federal Judiciary, Political Parties

UNIT IV:
The Constitution of Switzerland: Salient Features of the Swiss Constitution, The Federal
Legislature, The Federal Executive, Federal Judiciary, Direct Democracy in Switzerland,
Political Parties in Switzerland

UNIT V:
The Constitution of Japan: Growth and Evolution of Japanese Constitution, Salient
Features of the Current Japanese Constitution, Japanese Executive: The Emperor and the
Cabinet, The Diet, The Judiciary, Political Parties

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Vishnoo Bhagwan, Vidya Bhushan and Vandana Mohla, World Constitutions: A
Comparative Study, Sterling Publishers (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
2. A. C. Kapoor and K. K. Mishra, Select World Constitutions, S. Chand & Company Pvt
Ltd.
3. J. C. Johari, Select Constitution of the World, Lotus Press, New Delhi.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. M. V. Pylee, Select Constitutions of the World, Universal Law Publishing, Gurgaon
2016.
2. Duncan Watts, British Government and Politics: A Comparative Guide, Edinburgh
University Press, Edinburgh.
3. Duncan Watts, Understanding UK/ US Government and Politics, Manchester University
Press, Manchester.
4. Ivor Jennings, The British Constitution, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1967.
5. A. V. Dicey, Introduction to the Study of Law of the Constitution, Macmillan, London,
1982.

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL508T & LAW OF CRIME-II
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of the Course Curriculum, a student will be able to:
1. Explain the main provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
2. Distinguish the various concepts and offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
3. Critically analyze various provisions under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

UNIT I:
Offences against Human Body-Culpable Homicide, Murder, Criminal Negligence, Hurt and
Grievous Hurt, Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement, Assault and Criminal Force,
Kidnapping and Abduction

UNIT II:
Offences against Property - Theft and Extortion, Robbery and Dacoity, Criminal
Misappropriation and Criminal Breach of Trust, Cheating, Mischief, Criminal Trespass,
house trespass, house breaking

UNIT III:
Offences against Women - Outraging the modesty of a woman, insulting the modesty of a
woman, Cruelty, Dowry Death, Causing Miscarriage

UNIT IV:
Offences against Women (Post Criminal Law Amendment Act of 2013): Sexual
Harassment, Disrobing, Voyeurism, Stalking, Acid Attack

UNIT V: Defamation; Criminal Intimidation; Attempt of Offences

Note: The present syllabus will be taught in accordance with new criminal laws i.e.
Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 in a comparative methodology

TEXT BOOKS:
1. K. D. Gaur: Commentary on the Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi
2. C. K. Takwani: Indian Penal Code, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
3. P. S. A. Pillai: Criminal Law-Incorporating the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013,
LexisNexis India, Gurgaon.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Crime and Justice in India Edited by: N. Prabha Unnithan - Colorado State University,
Fort Collins, USA
2. Trials of Truth: India’s Landmark Criminal Cases by Pinky Anand
3. The Criminal Justice System in India by H.R. Bhardwaj

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E RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCC Online [Link]
2. JSTOR [Link]
3. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER V
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL50T & PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY (CIVIL LAW PRACTICES,
LAND, REVENUE LAW APPLICATIONS AND EXECUTION OF DECREES)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The outcome of this course is as follows:
1. Better representation of him/her in terms of communication skills, overall personality
development and aptitude building required for jobs.
2. This program will help students becoming employable and ready for Industries /corporate
and other Public and Private Sector jobs.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Civil Law
 Jurisdiction and Hierarchy of Civil Courts
 Essential Ingredients of a Civil Suit
Drafting Pleadings
 How to Draft a Plaint and Written Statement.
 Common Mistakes in Pleadings

UNIT II:
Summons Service & Applications.
 Summons Service
 Issuance and Process of Serving Summons
 Handling Non-appearance and Ex-parte Orders
Interim Applications
 How to Apply for Temporary Injunctions and Interlocutory Orders
 Drafting and Filing Interim Relief Applications

UNIT III:
Understanding Revenue Records
 Types of Revenue Records: Khasra, Khatauni, and Jamabandi
 Reading and Interpreting Revenue Records
Revenue Court Procedures
 Jurisdiction of Revenue Courts
 Filing and Handling Revenue Disputes

UNIT IV:
Execution Process
 Overview of Sections 36-74 of CPC
 Modes of Execution: Against Property, Persons, and for Specific Performance
Handling Objections and Appeals
 Objections under Section 47 CPC
 Appeals, Revision, and Stay of Execution

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SEMESTER VI

SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL601T & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of the Course:
1. Students will understand the Meaning and Relevance of the Environment and other
related aspects for a better and clean tomorrow.
2. Students will be equipped with a holistic approach towards interaction of Law and
Environment.
3. Students will be able to understand the Legal perspective of Environmental Protection
through various Legal Frameworks..
4. Students will understand the various Legal Remedies available for a Sustainable
Environmental outlook.
5. Students will get an insight of Environmental protecting Advocacy and various
litigations available for Environmental protection.

UNIT I:
Meaning, Scope and dimensions of the Environment and Sustainable Development -
Concept of Environment and various factors associated with it, Legal framework adopted and
applied in Environmental Protection laws, Concept of Sustainable Development: Meaning
and Scope of Sustainable Development; National and International attempts towards
Sustainable Development: : International & National Legal Response: Report of the
World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), Our Common Future,
(Brundtland Report), 1987-Caring for Earth Document World Summit on Sustainable
Development (WSSD), 2002 (Johannesburg Summit)- Plan of Implementation, Johannesburg
Declaration-Rio+20; Introduction to Environmental Policy in India: Historical
background and Contemporary approach: Environmental Policy Instruments- The National
Forest Policy, 1988- The National Water Policy, 2002-The Wildlife Conservation Strategy,
2002- The National Environment Policy, 2006; Legal Remedies for Environmental
Protection: Classical and Common approach.

UNIT II:
Constitutional approach towards the Environmental Protection Laws - Intersection of
Constitutional Philosophy in Environmental Protection: Federal Framework-Right to
Environment-Constitutional Operationalisation of Fundamental Right to Pollution Free
Environment-Articles 14, 19(1) (g), 21, 48-A and 51-A (g) of the Constitution-Environmental
Law Making-Parliamentary power under Article 253 to amend law made under Article 252-
Constitutional Status of Fundamental Environmental Principles: Precautionary Principle,
Polluter Pays Principle, Inter-generational Equity, Intra-generational Equity, Public Trust
Doctrine; Creating Human Rights for accountability towards Environmental Protection:
Right-Duty Perspective; Human Right to Environment v. Right to Development; World
Charter for Nature, 1982; Legal framework for Regulation of Hazardous Industries:
Legal & Institutional Framework-The Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules,
1989 as amended in 2000 and 2003; Creating accountability towards Environmental

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Protection through Liability Principles: Emerging Trends-Basel Convention on the Control

of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, 1989; Basel Protocol
on Liability and Compensation, 1999; Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic
Pollutants, 2001.

UNIT III:
Law as a medium of Environmental Protection: Legal Perspectives: Environment
Protection Act, 1986: Important Features- Enforcement & Working of the Act; Water Act,
1974: Salient Features-Regulatory Mechanism- Enforcement & Working of the Act; The
Water Cess (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1977; Air Act, 1981: Salient
Features- Regulatory Mechanism- Enforcement & Working of the Act; Noise Pollution
Rules, 2000: Salient Features-Enforcement & Working of the Act.

UNIT IV:
Legal Remedies available for the protection of Environment and promoting Sustainable
Development: Wildlife Protection Law: Wildlife Policy in India-Salient Features of
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972-Enforcement & Working of the Act; Forest Protection Laws:
Forest Policy-Salient Features of Forest Conservation Act, 1980-Regulatory Mechanism &
Enforcement-Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest
Rights) Act, 2006 (Forest Rights Act); The Biological Diversity Act, 2002: Regulation
Biological Diversity and Legal Order-Bio-diversity and Legal Regulation-Utilization of flora
and fauna Experimentation on Animals -Legal and Ethical issues -Genetic Engineering;
Environmental Planning for Sustainable Urban and Rural Environment: Master Plans,
Zoning, Health and Sanitation-73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution- Displacement,
Resettlement and Rehabilitation.

UNIT V:
Promotion of Environmental Pro Advocacy and Litigation: Environment Impact
Assessment (EIA): Public Participation & Environment Protection, The National Green
Tribunal Act, 2010, Environmental Justice-Access to Environmental Justice, Administrative,
Statutory and Constitutional Remedies available for Environmental Protection in India.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Shyam Diwan and Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy in India,
Oxford
2. Dr. N. V. Pranjape: Environmental Laws and Management in India, Thomson
Reuters, Delhi.
3. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India, Butterworths.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Surendra Malik & Sudeep Malik: Supreme Court on Environmental Law, Eastern
Book Company, Lucknow.
2. Md. Zafar Mahfooz Nomani: Environment Impact Assessment Laws, Satyam Law
International, New Delhi.
3. Centre for Science and Environment, The State of India’s Environment – A
Citizen’s Report, Delhi.

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL602T & LAW OF EVIDENCE

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Analyse and define the concept and general nature of evidence, and illustrate the different
types of evidence and court procedures relating to evidence.
2. Analyse the rule relating to relevance of evidence and admissibility of evidence before
the court.
3. Evaluate the rules relating to dying declaration and admissibility of dying declaration.
4. Determine and analyse the standard of proof and burden of proof in civil and criminal
cases, and specify types of presumptions.
5. Analyse and evaluate the rules governing examination in chief, cross examination and
reexamination, and establish the procedures in the conduct of a civil or criminal trial.
6. Determine the rules relating to competence and compellability of witnesses in relation to
case study material.

UNIT I:
Introductory:
Conceptions of evidence in classical Hindu and Islamic Jurisprudence,
The Introduction of the British “Principles” of evidence, The Main Features of the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872. Applicability of Evidence Act, Administrative Tribunals, Industrial
Tribunals, Commissions of Enquiry, Court-martial. Central Conceptions in Law of Evidence:,
Facts: Section 3 definition relevant facts/facts in issue, Evidence: Oral and documentary and
real Primary and secondary evidence, Circumstantial Evidence and Direct and indirect
Evidence-Hearsay Evidence, “proving” not proved and “disproving”, Witness, Appreciation
of Evidence Presumption (Section 4), The Doctrine of res gestae (Sections 6,7,8), Test
identification parade, DNA Testing(Sec.9), Evidence of Common Intention (Section 10), The
problems of relevancy of “Otherwise” Irrelevant Facts (Section 11), Proof of Custom
(Section 13), Facts concerning state of body and mind (Sections 14,15 & 16).

UNIT II:
Admissions and Confessions:
General Principles concerning Admissions (Sections 17-23), Differences between
“Admission” and “Confession”, The problems of non admissibility of confessions caused by ,
“any inducement, threat or promises” (Section 24), Inadmissibility of confession made before
a police officer, (Section 25), Admissibility of “Custodial” Confessions (Section 26),
Admissibility of information” received from an accused person in custody; with special
reference to the problem of discovery based on “joint statement” (Section 27), Confession by
co-accused (Section 30), The problems with the judicial action based on a “retracted
confession”; Statement of persons who cannot be called as witnesses: Dying
declarations(Section 32), The judicial standards for appreciation of evidentiary value of dying
declarations. Other statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses, Sections 32(2)
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UNIT III:
Relevance of judgments General Principles (Sections 40-44), Admissibility of Judgments in
Civil and Criminal matters (Section 43), “Fraud” and collusion” (Section 44); Expert
testimony: General principles (Sections 45-51), Who is on expert? Types of expert evidence,
The problems with expert testimony, Evidence of character

UNIT IV:
Oral evidence: General principles concerning Oral Evidence (Sections 59-60), exceptions to
hearsay evidence. Documentary evidence: General Principles concerning documentary
evidence, primary and secondary evidence,(Section 61-66) Public document and private
document(Sections 74-78) Cardinal principle relating to documentary evidence (Sections 91-
92) attested documents (Section 67-72) Ambiguous documents (Section 93-100)
presumptions regarding documents (Section 79-90).

UNIT V:
Of Witnesses: Competency and compellability of witnesses, Examination of witnesses,
Competency to testify (Section 118-122),Privileges of communications: matrimonial
privileges(Section 122) State Privilege (Section 123), Professional Privilege (Sections
126,127,128), Accomplice (Section 133), General Principles of Examination (Sections 135-
166), Leading Questions (Sections 141-143), Lawful Questions in Cross-Examination
(section 146), Hostile witness (Section154), Impeaching of the standing the credit of
witnesses (Section 155), refreshing the memory (Sec. 159); Burden of proof: The general
conception of burden of proof (Section 101-104), General and Special Exceptions to burden
of proof, Presumption as to dowry death (Sections 113-B), The Scope of the doctrine of
judicial notice (Sections56-57) Facts admitted need not be proved (Sec 58); Estoppel: What is
Estoppel? Estoppel, res judicata and waiver; and presumption, promissory estoppel, (Secs.
115-117) Improper admission and of witness in civil and criminal cases.(S. 167).

Note: The present syllabus will be taught in accordance with new criminal laws i.e.
Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam,2023 in a comparative methodology

TEXT BOOKS:
1. BatukLal: The Law of Evidence, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.
2. M. Monir: Principles and Digest of the Law of Evidence, the Universal Book Agency,
Allahabad.
3. Vepa P. Saradhi: Law of Evidence, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow.
4. Avtar Singh: Principles of the Law of Evidence, Central Law Publications.
5. V. Krishnama Chary: The Law of Evidence, S. Gogia & Company, Hyderabad

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The Indian Evidence Act by Dr V Nageswara Rao 3rd Edition, Lexis Nexis.
2. Relevancy, Proof and Evaluation of Evidence in Criminal Case, Justice U L Bhat, 1 st
Editon Lexis Nexis.

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL603T & JURISPRUDENCE AND LEGAL THEORY

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Elucidate and examine the meaning, nature and significance of Jurisprudence which often
called ‘the eye of law’or the ‘grammar of law’.
1. Examining and finding out an answer to the basic question “what is law” which is infact
the central question of the whole field of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory.
2. Introduction to important ideas of selected jurists regarding the meaning and nature of
Law and the four main Schools of Jurisprudence i.e. the Natural Law School,
3. It will answer the often – asked question by almost every law student, Whether the
Theories and the Schools of Jurisprudence are Relevant and Applicable in Modern Times.
4. It will help understand certain central issues like Justice and Morality in order to acquaint
the students with the meaning and significance of these terms and their relevance and
practical application in the field of Law.

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION AND SOURCES OF LAW

Jurisprudence: Meaning and Significance, Nature and Definitions, Scope of Jurisprudence;
Custom- Definition of Custom, Kinds of Custom- General and Local Customs, Custom and
Prescription, Requisites of a Valid Custom;
Legislation- Definition of Legislation, Classification of Legislation- Supreme and
Subordinate Legislation, Direct and Indirect Legislation;
Precedent- Definition of Precedent, Kinds of Precedent, meaning of Ratio Decidendi, Stare
Decisis, Obiter Dicta

UNIT II: SCHOOLSOF JURISPRUDENCE

Analytical School of Jurisprudence: Concept and Nature of Analytical Positivism, J.
Bentham and J. Austin’s Contribution to Analytical Jurisprudence, Hans Kelsen’s Pure
Theory of Law, H.L.A. Hart’s Primary and Secondary Rule & Rule of Recognition
Analytical Jurisprudence on Function of Law, Sanction and Sovereignty
Historical School of Jurisprudence: Historical Theories of Law, F.K. Von Savigny and
Henry Maine’s Perceptions of Historical School and their Evaluation.
Law, Justice and Morality- Meaning and Significance; Relationship between Law and
Justice; Theories by Aristotle, H. L.A. Hart, John Rawls

UNIT III: SCHOOLS OF JURISPRUDENCE

Sociological School of Jurisprudence: Characteristics Features of Sociological School, (The

balancing of interest): Ehrlich (The Living Law): Durkheim (Social Solidarity): Weber (Law
as a Legitimate Authority) and Roscoe Pound (Sociological Engineering).

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Realist School of Jurisprudence: Meaning and Central Features. Jurists: Theories of Oliver
Holmes-. Jerome Frank – Skepticism, Father Complex Theory. Karl N. Llewellyn – Law Jobs
Theory.
Scandinavian Realism: Theories of Axel Hagerstrom, Karl Olivercona and Alf Ross.

Natural Law Theory of Jurisprudence: Characteristics of Natural Law School, Decline and
Revival of Natural Law

UNIT IV: PERSONS, RIGHTSAND DUTIES

Person- Definition and Nature of Personality, Legal Status of Unborn Child, Minor, Idol,
Dead Persons, Animals, Legal Personality of State, Meaning and Status of Corporate;
Personality, Kinds of Corporation, Theories of Corporate Personality, Criminal Liability of a
Corporation.;
Right- Meaning and Definitions of Right, Essential Elements of Legal Right, Kinds of
Rights, Meaning of Legal; Duty- Kinds of Duties, Correlation of Rights and Duties, Theories
of Right, Hohfeld’s Analysis of Right- Liberty, Privilege, Power, Immunity, Meaning of Jural
Correlatives and Jural Opposites.

UNIT V: OWNERSHIP, POSSESSION, PROPERTY

Ownership- Meaning, Definitions, Incidents of Ownership. Austin’s Definition of
Ownership, Salmond’s definition of Ownership, Kinds of Ownership, Significance of
Ownership in Modern Times; Possession- Meaning, Definitions, Theories of Possession and
Kinds of Possession; Property- Meaning and Types

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Dr. B. N. Mani Tripathi: Jurisprudence: Legal Theory, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad
2. Bodenheimer, Edgar Jurisprudence ‘The Philosophy and Method of the Law’, (Revised
Edition) Universal Book Traders, New Delhi.
3. N. K. Jayakumar: Lectures in Jurisprudence, Lexis Nexis India, Gurgaon
4. R. W. M Dias: Jurisprudence, LexisNexis India, Gurgaon.
5. A. W. Brian Simpson: Reflections on ‘The Concept of Law’, Oxford University Press,
London.
1. G. W. Paton: A Textbook of Jurisprudence, Clarendon Press, Oxford.
2. H. L. A. Hart: The Concept of Law, Clarendon Press, Oxford.
3. Howard Davies and David Holdcroft: Jurisprudence -Text and Commentary;
Butterworths Law, London.
4. John Rawls: A Theory of Justice, Harvard University Press, London.
5. Julius Stone: The Province and Function of Law; Associated General Publications Pvt.
Ltd. Sydney.
6. M. Rama Jois: Seeds of Modern Public Law in Ancient Jurisprudence, Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Dias Jurisprudence (Fifth Edition), Aditya Books, Butterworth’s

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2. Freeman M.D.A. Lloyd’s, Introduction to Jurisprudence, Sweet and Maxwell

Jurisprudence (7thEdn.).
3. Friedman W. - Legal Theory. (Fifth Edition), Universal Law Publishing Co - Pvt. Ltd.
4. John Austin, Lectures on Jurisprudence, (5th Edn.), R. Campbell (ed.)
5. P. J. Fitzgerald, Salmond on Jurisprudence (12th Edition) Universal Law Publishers
6. Wayne Morrison – Jurisprudence from the Greek to Post-Modernism.

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL604T & MEDIA AND LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. To promote for the benefit of the public compliance with ethical standards of conduct and
with the law by journalists, broadcasters and all others engaged in or responsible for the
media.
2. To advance the education and training of the public and in particular members of
charitable and non-charitable voluntary organisations in the India and elsewhere in all
forms of communication media and in particular the effective utilisation thereof.
3. This type of law emphasis on fields like freedom of speech, defamation, privacy,
censorship, contempt and freedom of information.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Mass Media: Mass media - Types of – Press Films, Radio Television:
Ownership patterns – Press – Private – Public, Ownership patterns – Films – Private,
Ownership patterns – Radio & Television, Public, Difference between visual and non-visual
media – impact on people’s minds.

UNIT II:
Dimensions &Constitutionality of Media: Press – Freedom of speech and Expression –
Articles 19 (1) (a): Includes Freedom of the press, Laws of defamation, obscenity, blasphemy
and sedition, Law relating to employees wages and service conditions, Price and page
Schedule Regulation, Newsprint and Control Order, Advertisement, Press and the
Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act Films, Censorship of films; The
Cinematography Act, Difference between films and press.

UNIT III:
Radio and Television: Government Monopoly: Effect of television on people, Report of the
Chanda Committee, Government Policy, Commercial advertisement, Internal security of
serials, etc, Freedom to telecast.

UNIT IV:
Regulation and Regulatory bodies of Media: Radio and television subject to law of
defamation and obscenity, Power to legislate – Article 246 read with the seventh schedule,
Power to impose tax – licensing and license fee; Copy Right Act, 1999; Defamation; Print
Media and Registration Act, 1867; Bodies: Press Council of India, Telecommunications
Regulatory Authority of India ;Central Board for Film Certification ; Advertising Standards
Council of India; Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995

UNIT V:
Judiciary on Media and the Law: Judicial Review of Doordarshan decisions and others

TEXT BOOKS:
1. M.P. Jain, Constitutional Law of India (1994) Wadhwa.
2. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India Vol. 1. (1991) Tripathi, Bombay.

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3. Rajeev Dhavan “On the Law of the Press in India” 26 JI.L/288 (1984).
4. Rajeev Dhavan, “Legitimating Government Rehtoric: Reflections on some Aspects of the
Second Press commission”26 J.L/.391 (1984) .
5. Soli Sorabjee, Law of Press Censorship in India (1976).

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. History of Press, Press Laws and Communications, BN Ahuja, Surjeet Publications.
2. Mass Media Laws and Regulations in India, VenkatIyer (Edited), Bahri Sons.
3. Media Ethics, Barrie Macdonald and Michel Petheram, Continuum International
Publishing Group.

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1. [Link]
2. [Link]
3. [Link]

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL605T & EQUITY AND TRUST
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. To develop fundamental understandings of equity, trust and fiduciary relationship.
2. To understand the background and history of The Roman, English and Indian Legal
System.
3. To understand maxims forms the foundations of all the legal provisions and principles.
4. To understand the concept of Trust Laws in India.

UNIT I:
Equity: Origin and growth of Equity, Nature and Scope of Law and Equity, Sources of Law,
Equity as a Source of Law; Equity under The Roman, English and Indian Legal System:
Importance of Equity under Roman, English and Indian Legal Systems, Importance of
English Equity in the Indian Legal System.

UNIT II:
Equitable Rights and Interests: Nature of Equitable Rights and Interests under Indian Law,
classification of Equitable Rights; Maxims of Equity: Working Principles of Equity, Equity
will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy, Equity follows the law, He who seeks equity
must do equity, He who comes into equity must come with clean hands, Delay defeats
equities, Equality is equity, Equity looks to the intent rather than the form, Equity imputes an
intention to fulfil an obligation. Equity acts in personam, Application of the maxim under
Indian Law.

UNIT III:
Introduction: History of the Trust, Definition of trust and its comparison with other
analogous relations: Trust and Condition, Trust and bailment, Trust and Agency, Trust and
Contract and Trust and power of appointment, Essentials of trusts, The making of Indian Law
of Trust and provisions of law of Trust, Religious Trusts; Classification of Trusts: Express
Private Trusts, Express Public (or charitable) Trusts, Creation of trusts.

UNIT IV:
Trustees: Appointment of Trustees, Rights, Duties and liabilities, Rights and Powers,
Disabilities. Rights and liabilities of the Beneficiary, Discharge of Trustees, Extinction of
Trusts.

UNIT V:
Fiduciary Relationship: Meaning and scope, Definition, Kinds of Fiduciary relations.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Aquil Ahmad, Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief.
2. Desai S.T., Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief.
3. Gandhi B.M., Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company.
4. Jhabwala N.H, Elements of Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief.
5. Rao Subha GCV, Equity, Trust and Fiduciary Relation.
6. Singh G.P., Equity, Trusts, Mortgage and Fiduciary Relations, Central Law Agency.

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. S. Krishnamurthy Aiyar, Principles and Digest of Trusts laws
2. R. H. Mandsley and E. H. Burn, Trust and Trustees
3. Philip H. Pettit, Equity and Law of Trust

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL606T & PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND COURT CRAFT

COURSE OUTCOMES
1. To promote for the benefit of the public compliance with ethical standards of conduct and
with the law by journalists, broadcasters and all others engaged in or responsible for the
media.
2. To advance the education and training of the public and in particular members of
charitable and non-charitable voluntary organisations in the India and elsewhere in all
forms of communication media and in particular the effective utilisation thereof.
3. This type of law emphasis on fields like freedom of speech, defamation, privacy,
censorship, contempt and freedom of information.
UNIT I:
Professional Ethics: History, importance and contribution of the legal profession,
Enrollment of advocates and establishment of Bar Councils, Meaning, Nature and need of
ethics of legal profession.

UNIT II:
Duties of an advocate: Duties of advocate to the court, Duties of advocate to the clients,
Duties of advocate to the society, Duties of advocate to the colleagues

UNIT III:
Punishment for professional or other misconduct: Meaning of professional or other
misconduct, Nature and extent of punishment, Remedies against the order of punishment,
Remedies against the order of punishment, Important case laws: Prahlad Saran Gupta v. Bar
Council of India, Hikmat Ali v. Ishwar Prasad Arya and others, P. D. Gupta v. Ram Murit and
others

UNIT IV:
Meaning of contempt of court: Object and importance of contempt law, Civil and Criminal
Contempt, Contempt jurisdiction of the subordinate courts, Nature and extent of punishment
for contempt of court.

UNIT V:
Categories of contempt of court & its Remedies: Defense open to the contemnor in
criminal contempt, Defense open to the contemnor in civil contempt, Remedies against the
punishment for contempt of court.; Important cases on contempt of court: Delhi judicial
services association v. State of Gujarat (AIR 1995 SC 2176), Mohd. Aslam v. Union of India
(AIR1995 SC 548) In re Vinay Chandra Mishra (AIR1995 SC 2348), Supreme Court Bar
Association v. Union of India (AIR1998SC1895), State of Rajasthan v. Prakash Chand (AIR)
1998 SC 1344).

TEXTBOOKS
1. Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers and Bench-Bar Relations by

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[Link].
2. Legal and Professional [Link].
3. Professional Ethics by Raju Ramachandran Legal Ethics.
4. Accountability for lawyer & Bench- Bar Relations by Kailash Rai.
5. Professional Ethics by Sirohi.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Lawyers (English, Paperback, Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake)
2. Professional Responsibility (Hudson David L.)
3. International Rule of Law and Professional Ethics (PopovskiVesselin)

E-RESOURCES AND OTHER DIGITAL MATERIALS:

1. SCCOnline[Link]
2. Manupatra[Link]
3. HeinOnline[Link]
4. JSTOR[Link]
5. LegalServicesIndia[Link]

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SEMESTER VI
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
PTSPPBL60T & ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) TECHNIQUES

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Discuss different methodologies and techniques used in research work.
2. Explain basic computer skills necessary for the conduct of research
3. Assess the basic function and working of analytical instruments used in research

UNIT I:
Introduction to ADR
 Meaning, objectives, and scope of ADR
 Discussion: Why ADR is important in modern legal systems
Types of ADR Mechanisms
 Lecture on Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration
 Legal Framework of ADR in India Provisions under the CPC, 1908 (Section 89)
 Overview of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

UNIT II:
Arbitration Agreement and Arbitral Tribunal
 Essential components of an arbitration agreement
 Interactive Exercise: Drafting an arbitration clause
 Constitution and powers of arbitral tribunals
Arbitral Award and Enforcement
 Process of making an arbitral award
 Grounds for setting aside an award (Section 34)
Enforcement of awards (domestic and international)

UNIT III:
Introduction to Mediation and Conciliation
 Differences between mediation and conciliation
 Legal framework for conciliation in India
 Stages of Mediation
 Pre-mediation, mediation process, and agreement.
 Role and Skills of a Mediator.
Conciliation Process
 Appointment and duties of a conciliator
 Interactive Exercise: Simulating conciliation of a dispute

UNIT IV: Lok Adalats and Other ADR Mechanisms

 Understand the concept, structure, and procedure of Lok Adalats.
 ADR mechanisms such as ODR and Ombudsman.
 Lok Adalats: Concept and History
 Origin and development of Lok Adalats.
 Role of Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
 Procedure and Functioning of Lok Adalats

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 Composition and jurisdiction of Lok Adalats

 Interactive Exercise: Mock Lok Adalat session
 Permanent Lok Adalats and Other Mechanisms
 Distinction between Lok Adalats and Permanent Lok Adalats
 Introduction to Ombudsman and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Garg.B.L. Karadia, R., Agarwal,F. and Agarwal, U.K., 2002. An introduction to Research
Methodology, RBSA Publishers.
2. Kothari, C.R.(2008). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. Second Edition.
New Age International Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Sinha, S.C. and Dhiman, A.K., 2002. Research Methodology, Ess Ess Publications. 2
volumes.

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL701T & PRINCIPLES OF LAWS OF TAXATION
COURSE OUTCOMES:
On the successful completion of course, students will be able to:
1. Know about tax system of lndia;
2. Critically examine the tax law-related principles;
3. Apply tax principles and the procedure in a given practical scenario;
4. Apply his skills in tax litigations.

UNIT I:
Income Tax I: Basic Concepts: Constitutional Validity of Taxation Laws, Classification of
Taxes, Tax Planning – Avoidance - Evasion and Management, Chargeability, Definitions,
Residential Status and Scope of Total Incomes, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement,
Incomes which do not form part of Total Income (Exempted Incomes).

UNIT II:
Income Tax II: Heads of Incomes and Related Issues: Salaries: Chargeability,
Allowances, Perquisites, Profit in Lieu of Salaries, Retirement Benefits, Termination
Compensations. Tax Treatment related with House Property, Profits and Gains from Business
& Professions, Capital Gains, Tax Treatment of Residual Incomes, General Deductions,
Clubbing of Incomes, Set-off and Carry Forward of Losses.

UNIT III:
Income Tax III: Assessment & Procedures: Refunds & Reliefs, Advance Tax, TDS, TCS,
Filing of Returns, Assessments & Procedures, Income Tax Authorities, Tribunal Proceedings,
Penalty & Prosecution, Search and Seizure

UNIT IV:
Indirect Taxes: Goods & Services Tax: Value Added Tax, Taxes Subsumed, CGST
Provisions, Transfer, Input Tax Credit, Authorities, Filings & Proceedings, ITAT, Basics of
Customs Duty Law Assessment of Imported and Export Goods and Procedural Aspects

UNIT V:
Professional Tutelage: Income Tax - Analysis of Tax Provisions for Charitable Trusts,
Analysis of Tax Provisions for Companies, Filing of Tax Returns of various persons, Hands-
on Interpretation of Advance Ruling Provisions, Interpretation of Transfer Pricing Policy,
Case Studies - Tax Planning and Tax Holidays.
Professional Tutelage: Goods & Services Tax: Hands-on practice of Registration under
GST, Filing and Dispute Settlement.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Chaturvedi & Pithisaria, Income Tax Act with Relevant Tax Allied Acts, 2021 Institute
2. Vinod Singhania & Kapil Singhania - Direct Taxes Law and Practice, Taxmann
3. V.S. Datey – Indirect Tax Laws, Taxmann

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL702T & THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Identify the stages in investigation and procedure of trial in criminal cases.
2. Explain the powers, functions, and duties of police and criminal courts.
3. Critically analyze the recent amendments in the Cr PC.
4. Employ and promote adoption of humane and just practices in administration of criminal
justice.
5. The right to legal representation in Indian criminal trials and to apply such principles in a
factual scenario.

UNIT I:
Jurisprudential and Constitutional perspectives -
Articles 14, 20, 21 & 22; The rationale of criminal procedure; Salient features of the Criminal
Procedure Code, 1973.
Constitution of criminal courts and the Significance of the segregation of magistrates into
judicial and executive magistrates’ categories under the code.
Important definitions: Investigation, first information, cognizable and non cognizable
offence, bailable and non bailable offences, complaint, inquiry, charge, trial, summons and
warrant cases, compoundable and non compoundable offences, discharge and acquittal,
appeal, revision and reference.

UNIT II:
Investigation proceedings: Initiation of investigation proceedings (sec.154-157);
Interrogation powers of police officer (Secs.160& 161); evidentiary value of FIR and
statements made to police officer (Sec.162 of Cr.P.C. and Sec.145 &157 of Evidence Act);
Arrest with and without a warrant : exercise of power and execution rules (Secs.41-60 & 70-
80);Preventive powers of the Police (Sec.149-153);Rights of arrested person
(Secs.50,50A,54-57,75,76,303,304 of Cr.P.C& Art.22); Search and Seizure (Secs.51,93-103,
165,166 & 166A,166B); Proclamation and attachment (sec.82-89); Recording of confessions
and statements (sec.164); Special remand order (Secs.167); Police diary (Secs.172); Police
report (Sec.173); Inquest proceedings (Secs.174-176);
Jurisdiction of Courts Inquiry proceedings: General principle of jurisdiction of criminal
courts (Sec.177); Exceptions to the principle (Sec.178-188);
Inquiry Proceeding: Initiation of Inquiry proceedings (Sec.190-194); Exceptions to the
general principle of moving criminal courts (Secs.195-199)
Complaint Proceeding: Complaint to magistrates (Secs.200-203); Inquiry proceedings
before magistrates (Secs.204-209);
Bail provisions (Secs.436-450), Grant of Bail, including anticipatory bail, Cancellation of
Bail, Compulsory release

UNIT III:
Trial Proceedings: Concept of fair trial: Presumption of innocence, right of silence & right
to speedy trial (Sec. Ss.273, 300, 303-304, 313, 316, 317, 319, 321, 327, 406, 409; Articles
20 (1) (3), 22(1), 39A of the Constitution); Charge: Content and form (Secs.211-217);
General principle to be tried separately for every charge and its exceptions (Secs.218-224);

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Trial before a court of session (Secs.225-237); Trial of warrant cases before magistrates
(Sec.238-250); Trial of summons cases (Sec.251-265); Summary trials (Secs.260-265); Pleas
and limitations to bar trial: Principle of Autrefois acquit and autrefois convict (Secs.300&
Art20); Compounding of offences (Sec.320); Withdrawal from prosecution (Secs.321); );
Irregular proceedings (Secs.461,462 & 479); Limitations to take cognizance of offences
(Secs.467-473); Evidence in inquires and trials Secs.272-283); Tender of pardon (Secs.307-
309); Provisions as to Accused persons of unsound mind (Secs.328-339).

UNIT IV:
Security and Maintenance proceedings: Security for keeping peace and for good behavior
(Secs.106-124); Maintenance of Public order and tranquility: Unlawful Assemblies
(Secs.129-132); Public Nuisance (Secs133-144); Disputes as to immovable property
(Secs.145-148); Maintenance of wives, children and parents: Order of maintenance
(Secs.125); The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act,1986); Procedure,
alteration and enforcement (Secs.127&128).

UNIT V:
Judgment, Appeals, Reference, Revision and Execution: Judgment: Mode and other
provisions (Sec.353-365); Confirmation of death sentence (Secs.366-371); Appeals
(Secs.372-394); Reference and Revision (Sec.395-405); Transfer of criminal cases (Secs.406-
412); Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences (Secs.413-435),
Inherent Powers of the High Court (Sec 482).

Note: The present syllabus will be taught in accordance with new criminal laws i.e.
Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita,2023 in a comparative methodology

TEXT BOOKS:
1. RatanLal and DhirajLal: Indian Penal Code, Wadhwa& Co.
2. Achutan Pillai: Criminal Law, Butterworth Co.
3. Gour K.D.: Criminal Law - Cases and material, Butterworth Co.
4. R.V. Kelker, Lecturers on Criminal Procdedure Code
5. S.N. Mishra, Criminal Procedure Code.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kenny's: Outlines of Criminal Law.
2. Bail: Law and Procedures (Janak Raj Jai, 4th Edition, 2009)

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL703T & PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Develop knowledge of the nature of public international law and the structure of the
international legal system.
2. Understand and appreciate the nature of the international system, how it is organised and
how it works.
3. Develop knowledge of several key areas of ‘public international law’ including the law
surrounding the use of force and human rights and treaty interpretation.
4. Define and apply the basic elements of public international law - its sources and subjects,
the recognition and jurisdiction of States in international law and principles of State
responsibility
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key legal regimes operating in the
international realm.
6. Demonstrate the ability to identify various factors and forces that shape the contemporary
international community and how problem-solving contexts are interrelated.

UNIT I:
Basic Aspects of International Law: Nature and basis of International Law, definition of
International Law, Relationship between Municipal Law and International Law, Sources of
International Law (Treaties custom, general principles, recognized by civilized Nation, ICJ
decisions). State as subject of international law: essentials of statehood, not fully sovereign
states and other entities, right and duties of states, modes of acquisition and loss of State
territory, state responsibility.

UNIT II:
Recognition succession: Concept of recognition, theories, kinds and consequences of
recognition, recognition. Individual as a subject of International Law: The Basic
modification, post charter in the position: Nationality, extradition, UNO & Human Rights,
UDHR, Covenant On Civil Political Rights, 1966, Covenant on Economic Social and
Cultural Rights, 1966.

UNIT III:
Equitable resource utilization and justification: law of sea air space, law of outer space,
common heritage of mankind. State jurisdiction: Basis of jurisdiction sovereign immunity,
diplomatic privileges and immunities.

UNIT IV:
Law of Treaties: Making of Treaty, Reservations to treaty, Pactasuntservanda, modes of
termination of treaty, Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes etc.

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UNIT V:
UNO, Principles and Purpose of UNO, Security Council (Composition, powers and
functions), General Assembly (Composition, powers and functions, ECOSOC (Composition,
powers and functions) Trusteeship Council, ICJ (Composition, types of jurisdiction)
International Economic Institutions:
a) WTO (Organization and functions)
b) IMF (Compositions, powers and functions)
c) IBRD (Composition, powers & function) and
d) UNCTAD.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Oppenheim, International Law
2. Ian Bronnlie, Principles of Public Internal Law Oxford University Press,
3. Malcom N Shaw, International Law, Cambridge Publication.
4. H.O Agarwal; International Law and Human Rights, Central Law Publications Allahabad.
5. [Link], Public International Law, Central Law Agency.
6. [Link], An Introduction to International Law, Printice Hall of India, New Delhi

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. J. G. Starke, Introduction to International law, Aditya Books, New Delhi.
2. Bowett, International Institutions. International Law; Sir Robert Jennings and Sir
Arthur Watts (ed) Longman.

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL704T & LABOUR LAW-I

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The students will understand and know about the meaning of Trade unions and evolution
of Trade laws over a period of time.
2. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of The Industrial Dispute Act, 1946, its
significant provisions and how it is solving the disputes arising between Employers and
Workers in an Industry.
3. The Students will be able to understand the Nature and Scope of Industrial Employment
(Standing Order) Act, 1946, its significant provisions and its functions in the present
Industrial ecosystem.
4. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of The Workmen’s Compensation Act,
1923, its significant provisions and its functions in the present Industrial ecosystem.
5. The Students will understand the Meaning and nature of Economic Exploitation and how
to prevent Labour exploitation by securing their rights.

UNIT I:
History and Evolution of Labour Legislation and Trade Unionism: Evolution of Labour
legislation: Origin and development, Evolution of concept of master and servant relationship,
Theory of Laissez Faire, Role of the International Labour Organization in setting labour
standards, History of Trade Unionism in India and relevance in present context.; Trade
Union: Definition of Trade Union and Trade Dispute; Registration of Trade Unions: Legal
Status of Registered Trade Union, Mode of Registration, Powers and Duties of Registrar,
Cancellation and Dissolution of Trade Union, Procedure for Change of Name, Amalgamation
and Dissolution of Trade Union, Disqualifications of Office-bearers, Right and Duties of
Office-bearers and Members, General and Political Funds of Trade Union, Civil and Criminal
Immunities of Registered Trade Unions, Recognition of Trade Union

UNIT II:
Introduction of the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 and its Provisions: Meaning and nature
of Industrial Disputes, Definition of Industry and Workman-Industrial Dispute, Meaning and
Concept of Collective Bargaining, Conditions Precedent: Merits and Demerits, Bargaining
Process and Impact of Globalization on Collective Bargaining, Mechanism for the settlement
of industrial Disputes, Unfair labour practices.

UNIT III:
Introduction and Scope of Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946:
Definitions under the Industrial Employment (Standing Order) Act, 1946, Procedure for
Certification of Standing Orders, Duration and modification of Certified Standing Orders,
Domestic enquiry and disciplinary proceedings given under the Act.

UNIT IV:
Introduction and Scope of The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923: Definition of
Dependent, Partial and Total Disablement, Workmen’s Compensation and Disablements,
Employer’s Liability to Pay Compensation, Meaning of Notional Extension of Employer’s

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Liability, Calculation of Compensation under the Act, Introduction and Scope of the
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961: Salient Features of the Act and Maternity Benefits.

UNIT V:
Meaning and Nature of Economic Exploitation: Coercive Approach towards Labour
Welfare: Meaning and Concept of strike; Gherao, Bandh and Lock-out, Types of Strike and
Rights to Strike and Lock-out, General Prohibition of strikes and lock-outs, Prohibition of
Strikes and Lock-outs in Public Utility Services, Illegal Strikes and Lock-outs, Justification
of Strikes and Lock-outs, Penalties for Illegal strikes and Lock-outs, Wages for Strikes and
Lock-outs, Definition of Lay-off and Retrenchment, Compensation: Compensation to
Workmen in Case of Transfer of Undertaking Closure, Closure, Prevention and Regulation,
Conditions: Precedent for Retrenchment, Special Provisions Relating to Lay-off,
Retrenchment and Closure in Certain Establishments, Procedure for Retrenchment and Re-
employment of Retrenched Workmen and Penalty, Disciplinary Action and Domestic
Enquiry, Prerogative of Management during the Pendency of Proceedings and Notice of
Change.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Labour & Industrial Law, S. N. Misra, Central Law Publication, Allahabad.
2. Industrializing Economy and Labour Market in India, Y. S. Purohit: Mittal Publication,
New Delhi.
3. Labour Law, V. G. Goswami.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Industrial Workers in a Developing Society, Indrani Mukherjee: Mittal Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Labour Laws, Dr. S.R. Myneni: Asia Law House, Hyderabad.
3. The Worker and Trade Union, E. A. Ramaswamy, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL705T & LAW RELATING TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. To give an insight into Women and Children Law in proper perspective
2. It will make the students understand the actual realization of women and child rights.
3. Analyzing the contribution of legal instrument towards gender equality
4. The course will sensitize the students towards persistent infringements of women and
child rights
5. It will give clear the perspective towards the burning problems relating to women and
children endeavour to redress them.

UNIT I:
Position of Women in Pre - Independence Period - Vedic Period, Post Vedic Period,
Medieval Period; Women's Position during the British Period - Social Reforms
Movement, Nationalist Movement; Women's Movement - Liberal Movement, Radical
Movement; Women & Constitution of India - The Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Right
to Constitutional Remedies, Directive Principles of State Policy

UNIT II:
Global Status of Women - Reference of U.N. Charter Conventions: ICCPR, ICESCR,
Convention on the Political Rights of Women, 1953, CEDAW, 1979

UNIT III:
Protection and Safeguards under Law of Crimes:Offences Affecting Public Decency &
Morals, Offences against human body (marital rape), Offences related to marriage &cruelty,
Law related to Dowry Prohibition & Domestic violence, Prevention of Immoral Trafficking
and Forced Prostitution, Cyber Crime and the Victimization of Women, Termination of
pregnancy and related privacy concerns

UNIT IV:
Laws Relating to Protection of Children: International scenario, Declaration of the Rights
of the Child, 1959, Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989, The World Summit for
Children, 1990, United Nations Conference of Environment and Development, 1992, World
Conference on Human Rights, 1993, International Labour Organization (ILO), Indian
perspective, Child trafficking and abuse

UNIT V:
Juvenile Justice: International instruments, Development, Juvenile Justice Act, 1986,
Juvenile justice (care and protection of children) act, 2015, Some decisions

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Law relating to Women and Children
Author: Mamta Rao
Publisher: Eastern Book Company

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2. Women and Law, From Impoverishment to Empowerment

Author: Lalita Dhar Parihar
Publisher: Eastern Book Company
3. (Engendering Law) Treatise on women and law
Author: Amita Dhandha and Archana Parashar
Publisher: Eastern Book Company

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Feminism in the Subcontinent and Beyond: Challenging Laws, Changing Laws
Author: Jaya Sagade, Vedna Jivan and Christ.
Publisher: Eastern Book Company
2. Women, Peace, and Security
Author: Sahla Aroussi
Publisher: Eastern Book Company
3. Law Relating to Women & Children
Author: S. C. Tripathi
Publisher: Eastern Book Company
4. Women, Justice and the Rule of Law
Author: Asha Bhandari and Rekha Mehta
Publisher: EBC
5. Women Under Islam Gender, Justice and the Politics of Islamic Law
Author: Christina Jones-Pauly and Abir Dajani Tuqan (eds)
Publisher: I. B. Tauris

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SEMESTER VII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL706T & DRAFTING, PLEADING & CONVEYANCING

Course Outcome:
1. This student will be able to acquire skills required for an Advocate i.e. the skill of drafting
Conveyancing and pleadings.
2. It will further develop the ability to draft effectively.
3. This course will develop skills of writing purposefully i,e. articulation, legal research, and
of qualities of language, its clarity and precision.

Course Content:
Unit I: Basics of Drafting and Conveyancing : Basics of Drafting and Conveyancing
include the meaning and definition of drafting, distinction between drafting and
conveyancing, general principles of drafting all sorts of deeds and conveyancing and other
writings, interpretation of deeds and documents, meaning of conveyancing, basic
fundamentals of conveyancing, requirements/parts of conveyance, and division of
instruments of conveyancing.

Unit II : Pleadings: Meaning and object of pleadings in general include general principles of
pleadings, functions of pleadings, oral pleadings, particulars of pleadings, alternative and
inconsistent pleadings, amendment of pleadings, plaint, written statement, interlocutory
applications, affidavit, execution petition, memorandum of appeal, and revision application.

Unit III: Complaint (FIR, informatory petition, protest), criminal miscellaneous petitions,
bail applications, memorandum of appeal, and revision application.

Unit IV: Deed: Meaning of deed, basic components of deeds, types of deeds and inter-se
difference between various deeds, requisites of deed including sale deed, mortgage deed,
lease deed, gift deed, promissory note, power of attorney, will, and partnership deed.

Unit V: Agreements : General principles of valid agreement, guiding principles for drafting
of agreement deed, drafting of various agreements such as sale agreements, arbitration
agreements, lease agreement, notices, guiding principles for drafting of notice, and drafting of
various model notices.

Text Books:
1. G. M. Kothari and Arvind G. Kothari: Drafting, Conveyancing and Pleadings, N.M.
Tripathi (P.) Ltd., Bombay.
2. P. C. Mogha: The Indian Conveyancer, Eastern Law House, Kolkata.
3. Nitin Khanna & A.C. Moitra: The Indian Draftsman; Guide to Legal Drafting, University
Book Agency, Allahabad.

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4. S. K. Verma: Conveyancing Drafting & Interpretation of Deeds, Law Publishers,

Allahabad.
5. Dr. J. C. Verma: Commercial Drafting & Conveyancing, Bharat Law House, New Delhi.

Reference Books:
1. Pleadings, Draftings& Practice (Civil & Criminal) - Law, Principles, Procedure & Model
([Link] Krishnan Advocate High Court of A.P. (Author), Hon'ble Mr. Justice
[Link] Judge High Court of A.P))
2. Better Drafting Civil & Criminal, (Justice B.K. Behera's)

E-Sources:
1. SCC Online [Link]
2. Manupatra [Link]
3. HeinOnline [Link]
4. JSTOR [Link]
5. Legal Services India [Link]

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL801T & LABOUR LAW-II

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. The students will understand and know about the Meaning and Scope of Social Security
and the Protection of the vulnerable sections of Labour.
2. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
and its provisions for the welfare of the workforce.
3. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
to ensure just and right wages for the workforce.
4. The Students will be able to understand the Nature and Scope of The Factories Act, 1948,
its significant provisions and its functions in Factories establishments.
5. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
and The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 for the welfare of the workforce.

UNIT I:
Meaning and Scope of Social Security and Protection of the vulnerable sections of the
Labour: Concept, Evolution and Constituents of Social Security, Object of Social Security
Laws-, Social Security and Constitution, International Labour Organization on social security
of the labour, Meaning and Understanding of Unorganized Labour, Bonded Labour
Legislation; Abolition of Bonded Labour and Implementation of the Act, Contract Labour:
Meaning and Relevance, Labour Standards and World Trade Organization (WTO)

UNIT II:
Introduction and Scope of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948: Concept of Minimum Wage,
Fair Wage, Living Wage and Need Based Minimum Wage, Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and
Constitutional Relevance, Procedure for Fixation and Revision of Minimum Wages, Fixation
of Minimum Rates of Wage by Time Rate or by Piece Rate, Procedure for Hearing and
Deciding Claims, Concept of Authorized Deductions and Remedial Measures under the act.

UNIT III:
Introduction and Scope of The Payment of Wages Act, 1936: Object Scope and
Application of the Act, Definition of Wage under the Act, Responsibility for Payment of
Wages, Fixation of Wage Period, Time of Payment of Wage, Deductions and its limit as
given in the Act.

UNIT IV:
Introduction and Scope of The Factories Act, 1948: Concept of “Factory”, Approval,
Licensing and Registration of Factories, Meaning of Manufacturing Process, Worker and
Occupier, General Duties of Occupier, Measures to be taken in Factories for Health, Safety
and Welfare of Workers, Working Hours of Adults, Employment of Young Person and
Children and protection available, Annual Leave with Wages,
Provisions Regulating Employment of Women in Factories and various protective measures
available

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UNIT V:
Introduction and Scope of The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 and The Employees State
Insurance Act, 1948: Nature and Provisions of Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, Meaning of
Same Work or Work of Similar Nature, Obligations of Employer as defined by the Act,
Provisions of Remedial Measures available for labour Rights Enforcement, Nature and Scope
of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948, Application & Scope of the Act, Constitution
Validity and relevance of the Act, Meaning of Employee, Family & Dependent, Meaning of
Employment-Injury and Workmen.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Labour& Industrial Law, S. N. Misra, Central Law Publication, Allahabad.
2. Industrializing Economy and Labor Market in India, Y. S. Purohit: Mittal Publication,
New Delhi.
3. Labour Law, V. G. Goswami.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Industrial Workers in a Developing Society, Indrani Mukherjee: Mittal Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Labour Laws, Dr. S.R. Myneni: Asia Law House, Hyderabad.
3. The Worker and Trade Union, E. A. Ramaswamy, Allied Publishers, New Delhi.

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL802T & COMPANY LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES: The Course would help students to understand:

1. The fundamentals of Corporate Law and the essential doctrines governing it.
2. The legal features of a company and their implications in business.
3. The legal framework of Corporate Law comprising the Companies Act, rules, case laws
and regulatory practices.

UNIT I:
Incorporation and Formation of Company: Company and Other Forms of Business
Organizations, Different Kinds of Company: One Person Company, Foreign Company,
Process of Incorporation- Nature and Content, Doctrine of Indoor Management, Doctrine of
Ultra Vires, Doctrine of Constructive Notice, Memorandum and Articles of Association

UNIT II:
Corporate Financing: Prospectus and Statement in lieu of Prospectus, Shares, Share Capital
and Debenture, Debenture Bond, Classification of Company Securities, Inter-corporate Loans,
Role of Court to Protect Interests of Creditors and Shareholders, Class Action Suits,
Derivative Actions

UNIT III:
Corporate Governance: Kinds of Company Meetings and Procedure, Powers, Duties and
Kinds of Director: Independent Director, Women Director, Different Prevention of
Oppression and Mismanagement, Investor Protection E. Insider Trading, Corporate Fraud,
Auditing Concept

UNIT IV:
Corporate Social Responsibility: CSR -Meaning, Concept and Relevance, Historical
Backdrop, Position in India, Challenges faced in the evolution, CSR and Companies Act,
2013

UNIT V:
Corporate Breakdown: Meaning of Winding up, Liquidation and Dissolution, Modes of
Winding up -Winding up by the Tribunal, Analysis of grounds of Winding up by Tribunals,
Liquidators- Appointment, Powers and Functions

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Taxmann’s Corporate Law Manual: A Compendium of Companies Act, 2013 along with
relevant rules.
2. Ramaiyya, Guide to Companies Act, 2013.
3. T.P. Ghosh, Companies Act, 2013.

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4. C.R. Dutta on the Company Law, by Kamal Gupta.

5. Avtar Singh, Company Law
6. K. Majumdar, Dr. G. K. Kapoor Company Law & Practices, Taxman.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Charlesworth & Morse, Company Law.
2. Gower & Davies, Principles of Modern Company Law.
3. Nicholas Bourne, Principles of Company Law.
4. Pennington, Company Law.
5. Palmer, Company Law.
6. 150 Leading Cases, Company Law, Chris Shepherd.

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL803T & PENOLOGY &VICTIMOLOGY

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Analyse and define the concept of crime and antisocial behaviour in the society and the
difference between crime and morality as the concept of crime changes from society to
society.
2. Analyse the various views given by philosophers on criminology.
3. Evaluate the reasons behind the crime and significance of Penology in the present society
and theories of the punishments and its application in the criminal justice system.
4. Determine and analyse the role and function of the Police in the administration of
criminal justice system as they plays important role in maintaining law and order.
5. Analyse and evaluate the role of prison and prison officers in execution of the punishment
given by the court

UNIT I:
Dimensions of Crime in India : Nature and extent of Crime in India, Reporting of Crime
statistics and problem of accurate reporting of Crime, Victim Studies, self-reporting, Costs of
Crime, Some factors for evaluating the rate of crime in India-Territory: Population:
Heterogeneity: Human values, General approaches to crime control, Continental approaches:
Social defence, Social approaches: Crime Prevent Control, Crimes of the powerful,
Organised crime-smuggling, traffic in narcotise, White collar crime:- corruption in public
life, Socio-economic crime: Adulteration of Food and Drugs: fraudulent trade practices,
Crimes in the professions-Medical, Legal, Engineering, State Criminality., Perpetrators of
Ordinary crime, The situation criminal, The chronic offender, Criminality of Women., Young
offenders, Criminal gangs, Crimes of the marginalized with special reference to, Forest
offences; States offenders, vagrants, prostitution.

UNIT II:
The Police and to Criminal Justice: The Police system, Structural organisation of police at
the centre and the states, Mode of recruitment and training, Powers and duties of police under
the police acts, Criminal Procedure Code and other laws, Arrest, search and seizure and
Constitutional imperatives, Methods of police investigation, Third degree methods,
Corruption in police, Relationship between police and prosecution, Liability of police for
custodial violence, Police Public relations., Select aspects of National Police Commission
Report.

UNIT III:
Punishment: Punishment of Offenders Some discarded modes of punishment, Corporal
punishment : Whipping and flogging : Mutilation and Branding, Transportation Exile, Public
execution, An appraisal of these modes of punishment, Punishments under the Indian
Criminals Law, Capital punishment, Imprisonment, Fine, Cancellation or withdrawal of
licences, etc., The prison system, Administrative organisation of prisons, Mode of
recruitment and training, The Jail Manual, Powers of prison officials, Prisoners classification
- Male, Female : Juvenile and Adult : Under trial, Constitutional imperatives and prison
reforms and convicted prisoners, Open Prisons, Violation of prison code and its
consequences, Appraisal of imprisonment as a mode of punishment.

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UNIT IV:
Treatment and correction of Offenders: The need for reformation and rehabilitation of
offenders undergoing punishment/imprisonment, Classification of offenders through modern
diagnostic techniques, The role of psychiatrists, psychoanalysts and social workers in the
prison, Vocational and religious education and apprenticeship programmes for the offenders,
Group counselling and re-socialisation programmes, Prisoners organisations for self-
government., Participation of inmates in community services, An appraisal of reformative
techniques, Suggested forms of treatment of offenders under the IPC (Amendment) Bill,
1972, Efficacy of imprisonment as a measure to combat criminality and the search for
substitutes.

UNIT V:
Re-socialization: Re-socialization processes Probation, The Probation of Offenders Act,
1958, The attitude of judges towards probation, Mechanism of probation and standards of
probation services, Problems and prospects of probation, The suspended sentence, Parole,
Nature of Parole, Authority for granting parole, Supervision paroles, Parole and conditional
release, Release of the offender, Problems of the released offender, Attitudes of the
community towards released offender, Prisoner Aid Societies and other voluntary
organization, Governmental action, An appraisal. Nature and Development, its expanding
dimensions, typology of victims, compensation, compensation by application of Article 21
and 300A, victim and criminal justice, emerging trends and policies.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ahmmad s, criminology aand penology, Central law Agency, Alhaba Siddiqui
2. Iyer, Prospective in Criminology, Law and Social Change;
3. Ross, H. Lawrence (Ed.), Law and Deviance (1981);
4. 4 Sutherland, E. and Cressy, Principles of Criminology (1978);
5. Walker, N., Crime and Criminology (1961): A Critical Introduction (1987);
6. J.M. Sethna, Society and to Criminal (1980); A. Siddique, Criminology: Problems and
7. Perspectives, Central Law Agency. Lucknow
8. M. Ponioan, Crinology and Penology, Poineer Books, Delhi.
9. E. Sutherland, White Collar Crime (1949)

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Katherine S Williams, Textbook on Criminology, 1999
2. Loveland, Frontiers of Criminality, 1995
3. Manheim H, comparative Criminology, 1965
4. Walker, N. Crime and Criminology, 1987

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL804T & UP LAND AND REVENUE CODE

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. To grasp fundamental concepts of land law, including property rights, land ownership,
and land use regulations.
2. Shall have knowledge of the legal frameworks governing land in the jurisdiction,
including statutes, regulations, and case law.
3. Understanding the different types of property rights (freehold, leasehold, etc.) and the
legal processes involved in transferring land and property.
4. Identify common land disputes, such as boundary disputes and claims of adverse
possession, and understand methods for resolving these disputes.
5. Apply legal principles to real-world scenarios, including drafting legal documents related
to land transactions and representing clients in land-related legal matters.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Land Laws in India: Historical development of land laws, Land reforms
and constitutional provisions, Impact of land reforms on the agrarian structure

UNIT II:
The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950: Objectives and
significance of the Zamindari Abolition Act, Key provisions of the Act, Abolition of
intermediaries (zamindars) and its impact on land distribution, Rights of tenure-holders,
asamis, and bhumidars, Land revenue system and assessment, Judicial precedents

UNIT III:
The Uttar Pradesh Land Revenue Act, 1901: Revenue administration under the UP Land
Revenue Act, Powers and functions of revenue officers, Procedures for revenue collection
and assessment, Appeal, review, and revision under the Act
The Uttar Pradesh Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953: Concept and necessity of land
consolidation, Procedures for land consolidation, Rights of tenure-holders in consolidated
holdings, Legal framework for dispute resolution during consolidation

UNIT IV:
The Uttar Pradesh Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976: Objectives of the
Urban Land Ceiling Act, Regulations on landholding in urban areas, Impact on urban land
development and ownership, The Uttar Pradesh Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (and Right to
Fair Compensation Act, 2013): Procedures for land acquisition in UP, Rights of landowners
and compensation procedures, Analysis of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency
in Land Acquisition Act, 2013, Role of government in acquiring land for public purposes

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UNIT V:
The Uttar Pradesh Tenancy Laws: The Uttar Pradesh Tenancy Act, 1939, Rights and
liabilities of tenants and landlords, Legal framework for agricultural tenancies, Disputes
relating to tenancy and eviction
Land Revenue Code and Modern Land Laws: Recent amendments in land laws in UP,
Digitization of land records (Bhoomi Adhikar Patra and Khasra-Khatauni), Key reforms
under the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006

TEXT BOOKS:
1. "Uttar Pradesh Land Laws", S.K. Kapoor,
2. "Law of Property" , M.P. Jain
3. "Commentaries on Land Laws", S.C. Jain
4. "The Land Acquisition Act, 1894: A Commentary", K.K. Verma
5. "Principles of Land Law", R.J. McKean

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL805T & BANKING AND INSURANCE LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of the Course:
1. The students will understand and know about the Meaning and Scope of Banking Sector
in India and associated Legislations in India.
2. The Students will understand the working of the banking sector and various
considerations for the proper functioning and efficiency of the system.
3. The Students will understand the working of banks and various frauds associated with the
Banking system in the present times.
4. The Students will be able to understand the Nature and Scope of the Insurance System in
India and various Legislations associated with it.
5. The Students will understand the Nature and Scope of Insurance Regulation in India and
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority role in it

UNIT I:
Introduction to the Banking System in India: History of Banking in India, Different types
of Banks and their Functions, Different Legislations for Banking in India: Reserve Bank of
India Act, 1934 and Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Bank Nationalization and Social Control
over Banking
Banks and their interactions with the Consumers: Legal Character, Contract between
Banker and Customer and Bank’s Duty to Customers, Banks Liability under Consumer
Protection Act, 1986.

UNIT II:
Mechanism of Working of Banks in terms of Security, Lending and Recovery
Management: Basic Principles of Lending in the Banking sector, Position of Weaker
Sections and impact of Lending system, Nature of Securities and Risks in the banking sector,
Default and Recovery, Recovery of Debts with and without Intervention of Courts / Tribunal,
Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 and Recovery of Debts under the act.
Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security
Interests Act, 2002: Significant Provisions, Definitions and Sections.

UNIT III:
Banking System and Consumer Interaction and Banking Frauds: Customers Account
and Banks, Mechanism of Banks Funding: Loans and Advances, Institution of Banking
Ombudsman, Nature of Banking Frauds, Legal Regime to Control Banking Frauds, Recent
Trends in Banking: Automatic Teller Machine and Internet Banking, Smart Cards, Credit
Cards.

UNIT IV:
Introduction and Scope of Insurance Laws in India: Nature of Insurance Contracts, Kinds
of Insurance: Life Insurance, Medi-claim, Property Insurance, Fire Insurance, Motor Vehicles
Insurance and Third Party Insurance.

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UNIT V:
Regulation of Insurance in India: Meaning and Functions of Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of India (IRDA), Constitution, Functions and Powers of Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority, Application of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in
Insurance Laws for the protection of the rights of the insured.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Seth’s Banking Law, A. B. Srivastava and K. Elumalai, Law Publisher’s India (P)
Limited, Allahabad.
2. Law of Insurance, M. N. Mishra, Central Law Agency, Prayagraj.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. The Law and Practice of Banking,J. M. Holden: Universal Law Publishing, Allahabad.
2. Insurance Law and Principles, Sachin Rastogi, LexisNexis, India Gurgaon

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SEMESTER VIII
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL806T & INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the legal principles of international trade
transactions in general.
2. Critically evaluate and analyze the laws and rules regulating international sale of goods,
carriage of goods, marine cargo insurance, documentary credits & bills of exchange, and
international private law and dispute resolution.
3. The students will be equipped with an understanding of various agreements entered into
under the auspices of the World Trade Organization and their importance in International
trade relations.
4. Select and apply the appropriate legal rules to provide solutions to complex legal
problems.
5. It aimed at making the students aware of the International Sale of goods transaction and
allied matters thereto.
6. The students will be equipped with a brief understanding of the Law and Policy related to
Export and Import Trade in India, The students will also be familiarized with FDI,
Customs Act, SEZ’s in relation to International trade.

UNIT I:
The World Trade Organization- I: Introduction to International trade and the law of the
WTO, Sources of WTO Law, Basic rules and principles of WTO Law, Economic Theories
of free trade-Absolute Advantage theory; Comparative Advantage theory; Heckscher–Ohlin
theory; Leontief Paradox and New trade theory, Historical background- of WTO- Evolution
of GATT as a trading institution and transition of GATT to WTO; Marrakesh Agreement,
WTO as an International institution- Origin of WTO; Mandate of WTO; Membership of
WTO; Institutional structure of the WTO; Decision-making in the WTO; Other Issues-status
of WTO; budget of WTO, WTO Dispute Settlement - Dispute Settlement Understanding;
Principles of dispute settlement; Institutions of WTO settlement; WTO dispute settlement
proceedings; Main challenges to the WTO dispute settlement system, Principles of Non-
discrimination-Most favored nation treatment and National treatment obligation, Dumping-
Anti-dumping Measures

UNIT II:
World Trade Organization-II: WTO jurisprudence on TBT and SPS Agreements-
Agreement on Sanitary and Phy to Sanitary Measures; Agreement on Technical barriers to
Trade, WTO and environment protection, General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATs) -
Meaning of trade in services. General obligations. Specific obligations. Financial services.
Telecommunication services, India and the GATs. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual
Property Rights (TRIPs) - IPRS covered by TRIPs. Rights of patentees under the TRIPs.
Compulsory licensing. Public health and the TRIPs. Indian response to the TRIPs, Agreement
on Agriculture Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)

UNIT III:
Transnational Transactions and Resolution: Transnational Commercial Laws: Meaning
and scope of Transnational Commercial Law, Evolution of Law Merchant, Sources of
Transnational Commercial Law, Movement towards unification of national commercial laws.
UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL., International Carriages- Carriage of goods by sea; Carriage

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by air; Multimodal transportation., International Sales of goods- Vienna Convention on

Contract for International Sale of Goods; Drafting of International Commercial contracts- an
Introduction., International Payments- The role of International Chamber of Commerce in the
development of Transnational Commercial Laws; Uniform Customs and Practices on
Documentary Credits.

UNIT IV:
International Commercial Arbitration and the role of ICSID and UNCITRAL: General
Principles of International Commercial Arbitration: Formation, validity and scope and
enforcement of Arbitration Agreements, Parties to an arbitration agreement and procedural
stages of arbitration, Role of Courts, Law relating to International Commercial Arbitration,
Role of ICSID in settlement of Investment Disputes.

UNIT V:
Law and Policy On Trade And Investment- Indian Perspective: Introduction to Law and
Policy of Export-Import Trade in India, Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act,
1992, Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Special Economic Zones and International
trade, Law relating to Customs- Customs Act, 1962, Foreign Investment in India-
Liberalization in the nineties. Foreign Investment Promotion Board, Current issues relating to
foreign direct investment, The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act and its
application.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. A.G. Benjamin’s Sale of Goods (6thedn, London: Sweet & Maxwell, 1995)
2. B. Griffin, Day & Griffin, The Law of International Trade (3rdedn, London: Butterworths
Lexis Nexis, 2003)
3. Bhagirath Lal Das, The WTO: a guide to framework for International Trade.
4. C. Debattista, Sale of Goods carried by Sea (2ndedn, London: Butterworth’s, 1998)
5. Jayanta Bagchi, WTO: An India Perspective, Second edition, Eastern Law house.
6. Daniel L. Bethlehem, Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law.
7. Dr. Neeraj Varshney, Anti-dumping measure- Law, Practice & Procedure, Indian case
laws, 2007 edition.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. From GATT to the WTO: the multilateral trading system in the new millennium by
World Trade Organization Secretariat, Graduate Institute of International studies
(Geneva, Switzerland.
2. Indira Carr& Richard Kidner, Statutes and Conventions on International Trade Law,
4th edition, Routledge Cavendish.
3. Jackson, John H. and Edwin A. Vermulst, Anti-Dumping Law and Practice
4. Jason C.T. Chauh, Law of International Trade, Fourth Edition, Sweet and Maxwell, South
Asian Edition, 2011.
5. Carole Murray, David Holloway, Schmitthoff’s export trade: The Law & Practice of
International Trade.
6. JF. Wilson, Carriage of Goods by Sea, (5thedn, Harlow, Pearson education, 2004).
7. K.R. Gupta, A study of WTO, Second revised edition, Atlantic publishers and
Distributors (P) Ltd.
8. M.G. Bridge, International Sale of Goods: Law and Practice, (oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1999)

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SEMESTER IX

SEMESTER IX
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL901T & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of Course Curriculum, a student will be able to:
1. Explain various types of Intellectual Property i.e., Copyright, Patent, Trademark, Design
and so on.
2. Distinguish between concepts such as assignment, licensing, infringement and passing-off
under related laws of IP.
3. Critically analyze various provisions under the Intellectual Property Law.
4. Know and understand the importance of there cent amendments and emerging issues
under the Intellectual Property Law.

UNIT I:
Introduction: Intellectual Property Rights: Concept, Nature and Kinds, Intellectual Property
Law: Concept & Aspects of Protection, Legal Frameworks [History & Sources], Principles of
Treatments of IPRs

UNIT II:
Intellectual Property In Patent Rights: Patent–Concept, Subject-Matter, Nature and Kinds,
Genesis, Emergence and International Legal Frameworks, Rights and Obligations of the
Patentee – Negative (Patent) Rights, Positive Rights, ‘Working the Patent’ Obligation,
Balancing the Patent Rights - Limitations-Geographical, Temporal and Exceptional [mainly
use for Non-Commercial Purposes (Section 47, Compulsory Licensing)]

UNIT III:
Intellectual Property In Copyright: Copyright– Concept, Subject Matter, Nature and
Kinds, Genesis, Emergence and International Legal Frameworks, Rights of the Author/
Owner of Copyright – Negative (Copyright) Rights, Positive Rights, Author’s Special/ Moral
Rights (Sec.57), Balancing the Copyright Rights - Limitations- Geographical, Temporal
and Exceptional (mainly Fair Dealings or Permitted Acts)-Non-Voluntary Licensing.

UNIT IV:
Intellectual Property In Trademarks: Trademark Rights– Concept, Subject Matter, Nature
and Kinds, Genesis, Emergence and International Legal Frameworks, Rights of the
Registered Proprietor/ User of Trademark – Negative (Trademark) Rights, Positive Rights,
Balancing the Trademarks Rights: Limitations-Geographical, Temporal and Exceptional
[mainly the Limits on Effect of Registered Trademark (Section 30)]

UNIT V:
Intellectual Property In Design, Geographical Indication Rights, And Of Sui Generis
Nature: Design Right- Concept, Subject Matter, Nature and Kinds, Rights of the Proprietor
Negative and Positive), Geographical Indication Right-Concept, Subject Matter, Nature and
Kinds, Rights of the Registered Proprietor and Authorized User (Negative and Positive

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Rights), Intellectual Property Rights of Sui Generis, Nature: Semi conductor Integrated
Circuit Layout Design Right (Layout Design Right) – Plant Varieties Right (Plant Patent) –
Biological Diversity Rights.

TEXTBOOKS:
1. Alka Chawla: Copyright and Related Rights: National and International Perspectives,
MacMillan India Ltd., Delhi.
2. Ashwani Bansal: Law of Trademarks in India with Introduction to Intellectual Property
Laws, Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, New Delhi.
3. Catherine Colston: Principles of Intellectual Property Law, Sweet & Maxwell, London.
4. Dr. B.L. Wadehra: Law Relating to Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Design and
Geographical Indications, Universal Law Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Dr. S.R. Myneni: Law of Intellectual Property, Asia Law House, Hyderabad.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. IPR, Bio-safety and Bioethics (by Dr. Goel Deepa)
2. WTO, Internationalization and the Intellectual Property Rights Regime in China (by
Qingjiang Kong)
3. Intellectual Property Rights in WTO and Developing Countries (by Sabanna Talwar)

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SEMESTER IX
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL902T & COMPARITIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students would learn and understand the meaning, nature and relevance of Public Law.
2. Students would be able to understand the system of Governance in the country and
various forms of Governments.
3. Students would be able to understand the Comparative Constitutional law and its role in
the governance.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Comparative Constitutional Law: Definition, scope, and importance of
comparative constitutional law, Theoretical approaches: functionalism, contextualism, and
cultural analysis, Purposes and methods of comparison; Comparative Federalism: Structure
of federal systems (U.S., India, Canada), Powers of central vs. state/provincial governments,
Intergovernmental relations and fiscal federalism, Case studies: decentralization and
autonomy movements

UNIT II:
Constitutional Traditions and Models: Types of constitutions: written vs. unwritten, rigid
vs. flexible, Constitutionalism: liberal, socialist, and Islamic models, Comparative analysis of
major constitutional frameworks: Presidential (U.S.), Parliamentary (U.K., India), and Hybrid
systems (France, Russia)

UNIT III:
Separation of Powers and Institutional Design: Comparative study of legislative,
executive, and judicial functions, Systems of checks and balances, Federalism vs.
Unitarianism: U.S., Germany, India, Parliamentary sovereignty vs. judicial supremacy

UNIT IV:
Judicial Review and Constitutional Interpretation: Models of judicial review: centralized
(Kelsenian) vs. decentralized (Marbury v. Madison), Comparative analysis of constitutional
courts (Germany, South Africa, India), Role of the judiciary in constitutional interpretation,
Case studies of landmark decisions; Fundamental Rights and Freedoms: Comparative
analysis of Bill of Rights (U.S.), Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canada), and Fundamental
Rights (India), Rights of minorities and vulnerable groups, Freedom of speech, religion, and
expression in comparative perspective, Socio-economic rights: health, education, and housing

UNIT V:
Constitutional Amendments and Reforms: Comparative procedures for constitutional
amendments, Evolution of constitutions: flexibility and rigidity, Case studies of constitutional
amendments in the U.S., India, and South Africa, Role of referenda in constitutional change.
Emergency Powers and Constitutional Crises: Comparative examination of emergency
powers (India, U.S., and France), Constitutional responses to internal and external crisis,
Limitations and abuses of emergency powers, Case studies: suspension of rights during
emergencies

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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Comparative Constitutional Law, Mahendra P. Singh, Kusum, Eastern Book Company.
2. Comparitive Constitutional Law in India, D. D. Basu, LexisNexis India.
3. Comparitive Constitutional Law and Politics: India and Global Experiences, S. N. Ray,
Oxford University Press India

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Comparitive Constitutional Law: Global and Local Perspectives, Vicki C. Jackson, Mark
Tushnuet, Cambridge University Press
2. Comparitive Constitutionalism: Cases and materials, Norman Dursen, Michel Rosenfeld,
Andras Sajo, Susanne Baer, West Academic Publishing.

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SEMESTER IX
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL903P & MOOT COURT

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. Students will learn to read and analyze Supreme Court opinions.
2. He/ She will gain an understanding of key constitutional law concepts.
3. He/ She will understand different methods of constitutional law argumentation.
4. Developing critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
5. Improvement in their public speaking and rhetoric skills.

UNIT I:
Moot Court Introduction: Every Student may be required to do at least three moot courts in
a year. The moot court work will be on assigned problems and it will be evaluated for written
submission andfor oral advocacy.

UNIT II:
Moot Court Decorum: Courtesy, Attire, Body Language, Use of Notes, Presentation

UNIT III:
Preparation of Memorial: Rules for Memorial Submission, Memorials must be printed on
A4 size white paper, The body of the memorial must be in Fonts Times New Roman, Size 12
and footnotes in Fonts Times New Roman in Size 10, Each page must have a margin of at
least one-inch on all sides. Do not add any designs or borders on the pages, Memorials should
be submitted with differently colored Title Page for each side - Title page in red color for
Petitioner / Appellant, Title page in blue color for respondent, The Memorial should not
exceed 20 typed pages (line space 1.5) and shall consist of the following Parts - Table of
Contents, Statement of Facts, Statement of Jurisdiction, List of References and Cases,
Statement of Issues, Summary of Arguments, Detailed Pleadings, Prayer, Affidavit, if
necessary, Relevant Annexure may be kept by the student and may be used during oral
arguments, if necessary.

UNIT IV:
Mock Trial: The students would be required to conduct a trial. The students will be divided
into teams’ o f lawyers and witnesses. Each student will be required to function as a lawyer
and witness in the trials being simulated in the classes. Students’ performance will be
evaluated on the basis of equal marks being assigned for case analysis, written submissions,
examination-in-chief, Cross-examination, and final arguments.

UNIT V:
Moot Court Diary: Each Student is required to maintain a moot court diary as the diary is
an integral part of the course and students will be evaluated in terms of thoughtfulness and
reflections about heir learning experience.

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SEMESTER X

SEMESTER X
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL001T & SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT LAWS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The course on "Securities and Investment Laws" typically covers a range of topics designed
to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory and legal
environment governing securities and investment markets, the outcomes are designed to
ensure that students, Understand Legal Frameworks, Identify Regulatory Bodies, Analyze
Securities Transactions, Evaluate Compliance Requirements.

UNIT I:
Historical evolution of Investment and Securities Laws: Meaning and Definition of
Investment and Securities, Historical, origins, of Investment and Securities law –
International and National Perspective, History of Capital Markets in India, Need for
securities legislation and investor protection.

UNIT II:
Regulatory Framework to Govern Securities in India: Concept of Securities, Kinds of
Securities – Ownership instruments, Shares, Stocks, Debt instruments-Debentures and Bonds,
Offered Documents – Prospectus, Norms of disclosure under different laws - the Companies
Act, 2013, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and the Securities Exchange
Board of India Act, 1992 (only relevant provisions)

UNIT III:
Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Depositories Act, 1996: Background and
Introduction, Constitution of SEBI, SEBI – Power and Functions, Role of SEBI in securities
market, SEBI –Power to issue Informal Guidance, SEBI – Power to issue Regulations, Rules
under Securities Market, Constitution of Securities Appellate Tribunal (SA), SAT - Power
and Functions, The Depositories Act, 1996 - Rights and Obligations of depositories,
Depository Participants, Issuers and beneficial owners, Penalties. De-materialization and Re-
materialization of securities (Procedure, Advantages and Disadvantages), Relevant provisions
of the Companies Act, 2013

UNIT IV:
Stock Exchange and Investor Protection: The Securities Contracts (Regulation)Act,1956-
Recognized stock exchanges, listing of securities, penalties and procedure, Procedure for a
stock exchange to be a recognized Stock Exchange, Power of Government, procedure for de-
recognition of a stock exchange, Concept of De-mutualization of stock exchanges and its
impact on the Indian economy and the Regional stock exchanges, Minimum public
shareholding and its advantages to shareholders and stakeholders, Trading, Spot delivery
contract, Badla Contract, Future contracts, Options, Derivatives, Listing of Shares, Investors
Protection mechanism under various statutes –Role and functions of SEBI Tribunal, the
Companies Act, 2013 - Acceptance of deposits, Misstatement in prospectus, fraudulently
inducing person to invest money, non-payment of dividend, Right to demand financial

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statement, Investor Education and Protection Fund, class action suits

UNIT V:
Foreign Investment Laws: The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 – Regulation and
management of Foreign Exchange, Contravention and Penalties, Adjudication and Appeal,
Directorate of enforcement, Inbound and outbound investment in India (Foreign Direct
Investment and Overseas Direct Investment), Setting up of Joint Ventures and Wholly owned
subsidiaries in India and outside India, Regulation of Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) /
Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) in India, Participatory Note

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Kondaiah Jonnalagadda: Securities law; LexisNexis, 1st Edition (2015)
2. Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos: The Logic of Securities law; Cambridge university Press,
Reprint edition (2018)
3. Savithri Parekh & Shailashri Bhaskar: Listing obligations and disclosure requirements;
LexisNexis, 1stEdition (2016)

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SEMESTER X
SUBJECT CODE & NAME:
FLUCBL002T & PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After the successful completion of the Course:
1. Identify the nature of a conflict of laws issue raised by a case or legal problem involving a
foreign element; identify the rule of choice of law or jurisdiction relevant to the problem;
and apply that rule to cross-border fact patterns;
2. Demonstrate skills in legal research–applying them specifically to private international
law issues
3. Apply the above skills in written and oral form; and
4. Consider critically the underlying purposes of private international law and the different
means by which such purposes may be achieved.

UNIT I:
Introduction to Private International Law: Nature and scope of private international law,
Technical terms, Bases of conflict of laws, Functions of Private International Law,
Unification of Private International Law, Indian private international law

UNIT II:
Classification of Cause of action, Classification of Rule of law, Incidental question, Renvoi,
Substance and Procedure, Proof of foreign law, Exclusion of foreign law, Domicile,
Nationality and Residence

UNIT III:
Jurisdiction of Courts: English Law - Traditional rules, New rules
Indian Law - Statuary provisions, Indian decisions

UNIT IV:
Family Law and Private International Law: International aspects of marriage, divorce, and
custody, Jurisdiction and applicable law in family disputes, Recognition and enforcement of
family law judgments

UNIT V:
International Treaties and Conventions: Overview of key international treaties (e.g.,
Hague Conventions), The role of international organizations in Private International Law,
Case law interpreting international treaties

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Private international law: Indian and English Perspectives, Paras Diwan, Allahabad Law
Agency
2. Private International Law, R. K. Agrawal, Central Law Publications
3. Indian Private International Law, I. P. Massey, Eastern Book Company
4. Private International Law in India and the Commonwealth, Atul M Setalvad, LexisNexis

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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Dicey, Morris & Collins on the Conflict of Laws
 Author(s): Lord Collins of Mapesbury et al.
 Edition: 15th Edition (2018)
 Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
2. Private International Law in the European Union
 Author: Peter Stone
 Edition: 4th Edition (2018)
 Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

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