CMR Syllabus

SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES
UNDER GRADUATE LAW DEGREE
[LL.B.]
Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation
(2020-21)
City Office: #2, 2nd Block, HRBR Layout, Kalyananagar, Bengaluru – 560 043
Ph: 080-25426977/6988/7700, Fax: 080-25427840 e-mail: info@cmr.edu.in www.cmr.edu.in
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School of Legal Studies
Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation (2020-21) LL.B. Programme
SL. % of total
Subject Category No. of Credits
No. Credits
1 Compulsory Courses CC 80 67
2 Optional Courses OC 24 20
3 Compulsory Clinical Courses CL 16 13
4 Internship / Mandatory Non-Credit Course IN 0 0
Total : 120 100
SEMESTER-WISE ALLOCATION OF CREDITS
Year Semester Credits Total Credits Lecture(L): four hours/week : 4 credit
I 20
1 40
II 20 Tutorial(T): Two hours/week: 0 credits
III 20
2 40
IV 20 Practical (P): Two hours/week: 0 credits
V 20
3 40 Seminar, Project, Internship: credits as
VI 20 recommended by the Joint BOS/AC.
Total : 120
Course Load : Every student to register for a set of Courses in each Semester, with the total number of
their Credits being limited by considering the permissible weekly Contact Hours (typically: 30/Week);
For this, an average Course Load of 20 Credits/Semester (e.g., 5, Courses) generally acceptable.
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©CMR University, Bengaluru (2020-21)
Actual No. Of
No. of % of total
SL. No. Subject Category Credits Covered
Credits Credits
in Scheme
1 Compulsory Courses CC 80 67 20x4=80
2 Optional Courses OC 24 20 6x4=24
3 Compulsory Clinical Courses CL 16 13 4x4=16
Internship / Mandatory Non-Credit IN 0 0 0

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Course
Total : 120 100 120
SEMESTER I
Contact
Sl Course Teaching Credits
Code Course Hours/Week
No Category Faculty L-T-P
s
1 5BLB101 Contract - I CC Law 4 4-0-0
2 5BLB102 Constitutional Law - I CC Law 4 4-0-0
3 5BLB103 Family Law – I CC Law 4 4-0-0
4 5BLB104 Family Law – II CC Law 4 4-0-0
5 5BLB121 Banking Law OC Law 4 4-0-0
Total : 20 20
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SEMESTER II
Contact
s
1 5BLB201 Contract – II CC Law 4 4-0-0
2 5BLB202 Jurisprudence CC Law 4 4-0-0
3 5BLB203 Criminal Law – I IPC CC Law 4 4-0-0
Law Torts, Consumer Law

4 5BLB204 CC Law 4 4-0-0
and MVC Act
5 5BLB221 Interpretation of Statutes OC Law 4 4-0-0
Total : 20 20
SEMESTER III
Contact
s
Constitutional Law –
1 5BLB301 CC Law 4 4-0-0
II
2 5BLB302 Law of Property CC Law 4 4-0-0
3 5BLB303 Company Law CC Law 4 4-0-0
Alternative Dispute
4 5BLB304 CL Law 4 4-0-0
Resolution System
5 5BLB321 Penology and OC Law 4 4-0-0
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Victimology
Total : 20 20
SEMESTER IV
Contact
s
1 5BLB401 Administrative Law CC Law 4 4-0-0
2 5BLB402 Labour Law – I CC Law 4 4-0-0
Public International
3 5BLB403 CC Law 4 4-0-0
Law
Code of Civil
4 5BLB404 CC Law 4 4-0-0
Procedure
5 5BLB405 Law of Crimes - II CC Law 4 4-0-0
Total : 20 20
SEMESTER V
Sl Course Teaching Contact Credits

Code Course
No Category Faculty Hours/Weeks L-T-P
Law of Evidence
1 5BLB501 CC Law 4 4-0-0
2 5BLB502 Environmental Law CC Law 4 4-0-0
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3 5BLB503 Labour Law – II CC Law 4 4-0-0
Drafting, Pleading and

4 5BLB504 CL Law 4 4-0-0
Conveyancing
5 5BLB521 IPR and Cyber Law OC Law 4 4-0-0
Total : 20 20
SEMESTER VI
Sl Course Teaching Contact Credits

Code Course
No Category Faculty Hours/Weeks L-T-P
1 5BLB601 Law of Taxation CC Law 4 4-0-0
Professional Ethics and

2 5BLB602 Accountancy for CL Law 4 4-0-0
Lawyers
Moot Court,
3 5BLB603 Observation of Trial CL Law 4 4-0-0
and Client Interview
4 5BLB621 Law of Insurance OC Law 4 4-0-0
5 5BLB622 Media and Law OC Law 4 4-0-0
Total : 20 20
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First Semester Syllabus

(2020 - 21)
Course Code: 5BLB101 Course Title: Contract- I
Course Frame Work:
Credits: L-T-P: 4-0-0 Total Credits: 4
Contact Hours/Week:4 Direct Teaching Hours:60 Total Contact Hours:60
Prerequisites:
Course Learning Objectives:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of contract law.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest developments and emerging trends in
contract law.
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analyzing and applying his/her theoretical learning
to practical scenarios.
Course Outcomes:
On Successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
● Understand and apply the general principles underlying the law of contracts.
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and apply the same to real
life situations.
● Analyze and offer solutions to problems arising out of contractual transactions.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: FORMATION OF CONTRACT 12 Hours
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General: Definition and characteristics of contract, agreement, promise, kinds of contract-express,

implied, void, voidable illegal, executory, standard form of contract.
Proposal: Definition, its kinds, characteristics, elements of communication, revocation and termination.
Acceptance: Definition, modes, characteristics, communication and revocation.
Consideration: Definition, elements of consideration, agreements without consideration, insufficiency
of consideration, illegal consideration, object and concept of stranger to contract.
Module – 2: CAPACITY TO CONTRACT 6 Hours

Who cannot make a contract?
Who is minor, nature of minor’s contract, estoppel against minor.
Agreement for necessaries: Person of unsound mind.
Nature of contract by an unsound mind persons deprived of the capacity to contract.
Module – 3: FREE CONSENT 5 Hours
Meaning, Elements rendering consent- not free-coercion, Undue influence, Misrepresentation, Fraud and
mistake.
Module – 4: VOID AGREEMENT 5 Hours
Restraint of marriage, trade, legal proceeding, uncertainty, wagering agreements.
Contingent contract: Distinction between wagering contract and contingent contract.
Discharge of contract by performance: Tender of performance.
Joint rights and joint liabilities of parties, time, place and manner of performance of reciprocal promises,
novation, accord and satisfaction.
Module – 5: DISCHARGE FROM LIABILITY TO PERFORM 10 Hours
Impossibility.
Anticipatory Breach of contract.
Discharge of contract by Breach.
Module – 6: REMEDIES AND QUASI CONTRACTS 10 Hours
Remedies for breach of Contract, Compensation, Remoteness of damages, Quantum Meruit, Quasi-
Contracts.
Module – 7: SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE 12 Hours
Salient features of the Specific Relief Act, Specific Performance of movable property and immovable
property, Injunctions, Kinds of Injunctions, Cancellation of Deeds, Contracts for which Specific relief is
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available and Contracts for which Specific relief is not available.
Scheme of Evaluation Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Scheme: 50 Marks
Average of
Average of
Components Internal ... Quiz/Seminar Total Marks
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max.Marks 20 30 - 50
Semester End Examination (SEE) : 50 Marks
Question paper pattern:
 Section A - shall have six questions for 10 marks each. The students shall have to
answer four questions out of six. (4*10=40).
 Section B - shall have two questions numbered 7 and 8.
 The student shall attempt either question 7 or 8 which will carry 10 marks
(2*5==10)
 Question 7 shall have two short notes enumerated ‘a’ and ‘b’. The student may
answer either one of the two.
 Question 8 shall have two problem questions enumerated ‘a’ and ‘b’. The student
may answer either one of the two.
… Semester <Programme>
Semester End Examination, <Month> - <Year>
Course Code : …
Course: …
Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 50

SECTION A
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7. Short Note: 5 Marks

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8. Problem: 5 Marks
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Text Books:
▪ Ansons Law of Contract
▪ An Introduction to Law of Contract – P.S. Atiyah
▪ Mercantile law—P.P.S.Gogana
▪ Law of contract—Avtar Singh
▪ Law of contract—Dr. S.K.Kapoor
References:
❖ Mercantile law—M.C.Kuchchal
❖ Law of Contract- Ritu Gupta
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Course Code 5BLB102: Course Title: Constitutional Law-I

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the students to understand and analyze the various concepts underlying the constitution
of India.
● To ensure that the student is able to interpret the various provisions of the constitution of India in
the light of important pronouncements of the Supreme Court of India.
● To ensure that the student is capable of appreciating the various principles, doctrines and
constitutional covenants.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the background and context in which the Constitution of India was made.
● Appreciate the effort and thought that went into the making of the Constitution of India.
● Interpret and analyze the various provisions of the Constitution of India.
● Understand the various provisions in view of the judicial pronouncements by the Supreme Court
of India.
● Understand the application of the various principles of constitutional law in relation to the
provisions enshrined in the text of the Constitution of India.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: 4 Hours
Understanding Modern Democratic Constitutions, Making of the Indian constitution – Role of the
constituent Assembly
Salient features of the Constitution of India, Preamble - Importance and Amendability, Citizenship-
Citizenship Act, 1955.
Fundamental Rights - Concept – Nature, Definition of State - Other authorities, Enforceability of
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Fundamental Rights – Law under Art. 13 - Doctrine of eclipse - Doctrine of Sever ability - Doctrine of
waiver, Doctrine of Judicial Review
Right to equality & the concept of Rule of Law - Equality before law and equal protection of laws –
Reasonable classification - Arbitrariness - Prohibition against discrimination - Public employment -
Prohibition of Untouchability & Abolition of Titles.
Right to Freedom - reasonable restrictions
Freedom of Speech and expression - Right to Information - Right to silence - Freedom of Press, Right of
the accused – ex- post facto laws - Double jeopardy – right against self-Incrimination.
Right to life and Personal liberty - scope and contents - from A K Gopalan to Maneka Gandhi - Impact of
Maneka Gandhi's case on the interpretation of Article 21.
Right against exploitation - forced labour/beggary/ trafficking - child labour
Freedom of Conscience - right to profess, practice and propagate religion - freedom to manage religious
affairs - freedom from payment of tax for promotion of religion – restrictions.
Right of Minorities - language, script & culture, Admission to educational institutions - Minorities right to
establish educational Institutions
Right to Constitutional Remedies, Writs.
Directive Principles of State Policy – Nature – content – Social security charter – Inter- relationship
between Fundamental Rights and DPSP.
Module – 12 3 Hours
Fundamental duties.
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Average of
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Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
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8. Problem: 5 Marks
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Text Books:
▪ M.P. Jain- Indian Constitutional Law.
▪ D.D. Basu Shorter Constitution of India.
▪ V.N. Shukla Constitution of India.
References:
❖ J. V R Krishna Iyer Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.
❖ Sivarao Constitutional Assembly Debates.
❖ Granville Austin, Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation.
❖ Granville Austin, Working a Democratic Constitution.
List of important cases:
● Berubari Union and Exchange of Enclaves, re AIR 1960 SC 845.

● R.C. Cooper v. Union of India AIR 1970 SC 564.
● Mohammed Raza v. State of Bombay AIR 1965 SC 1436
● Bennet Coleman and Co. v. Union of India AIR 1977 SC 106
● Som Prakash v. Union of India, AIR 1981 SC 212 : (1981) 1 SCC 449.
● R.D.Shetty v. International Airport Authority of India AIR 1979 SC 1628.
● Ajay Hasia v. Khalid mujib AIR 1981 SC SC 487.
● Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India (2005) 4 SCC 649.
● BCCI v. Cricket Association of Bihar (2015)3 SCC 251.
● Minerva Mills v. Union of India AIR 1980 SC 1789.
● Keshavan Madhava Menon v. State of Bombay, AIR 1955 SC 128.
● State of Gujarat v. Sri Ambika Mills, AIR 1974 SC 1300.
● Bhikaji Narain Dhakras v. State of M. P., AIR 1955 SC 781.
● Bashesher Nath v. IAT, AIR 1959 SC 149.
● State of Bombay v. F.N. Balsara, AIR 1951 SC 318.
● Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 477.
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● Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India (2008) 6 SCC 1.

● Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 498.
● Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India, AIR 1973 SC 106.
● Smt. Selvi and Ors. v. State of Karnataka, AIR 2010 SC 1974.
● Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597.
● D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal (1997) 1 SCC 416.
● Commissioner of Police v. Acharya Jagadishwarananda Avadhuta (2004) 12 SCC 770.
● Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986) 3 SCC 615.
● Islamic Academy of Education v. State of Karnataka, JT 2003 (7) SC 1.
● T.M.A. Pai Foundation v. State of Karnataka, AIR 2003 SC 355.
● P.A. Inamdar v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 2005 SC 3236.
● A.D.M. Jabalpur v. Shivakanth Shukla AIR 1976 SC 1207.
● Kesavananda Bharati Sripadagalvaru and Ors. v. State of Kerala and Anr. AIR 1973 SC 1461
NOTE: List of cases are indicative only. The course teacher must endeavour to ensure that all relevant and
recent judgements of the appropriate forums are included while teaching.
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Course Code: 5BLB103 Course Title: Family Law I

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Direct Teaching Hours:60 Total Contact Hours:60
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to understand and appreciate the main objectives of introducing this subject
are to make the students understand the codified and uncodified laws of Hindu law.
● To analyse and apply the rules to succession of the property under Hindu law intestate, procedure
to be followed for valid adoption, position of coparcener in Joint Hindu family before and after passing of
Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
Course Outcomes:
● Identify and understand the scheme of succession under the Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws.
● Understand, with reference to uncodified Hindu Law, the matters relating to joint family system,
competency, karta and his powers, partition and the Hindu Religious Endowments.
● Understand the changes effected after the passing of the Hindu succession Act, 1956 and other
related laws.
Syllabus:
Historical Background - Origin, Sources, Schools, Application of Hindu Law
Hindu Joint Family System-Kartha, Coparceners, Coparcenary property
Pious Obligations- Liabilities of son for debts contracted by his father, Antecedent debt
Partition- Modes of execution of partition, partial partition, re-opening of partition, effects of Partition, re-
union
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Stridhana-kinds, Right to alienate
Religious and Charitable Institutions- Maths, Devasthanam, Samadhi, Rule of Cypres
Hindu Marriage Act- Forms of marriage, Essentials of marriage, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Judicial
Separation, Divorce, Mutual Consent Divorce, Re-marriage, Maintenance, Jurisdiction of Court
Dowry Prohibition Act
Module -9 7 Hours
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act-Guardianship meaning and definition, kinds , Natural Guardian,
Testamentary Guardian, powers, Guardian appointed by Court, Ad hoc Guardian and defacto Guardian,
removal of guardian
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act- Historical background, capacity to adopt for male and female,
Ceremonies for adoption, Rights of Adopted child, Doctrine of Relation Back
Maintenance- Meaning, liabilities, dependants, wife‘s right to separate residence and to claim maintenance
Hindu Succession Act-Historical Background, Changes introduced in the Act, Intestate Succession, Rules
of succession if male dies intestate, and female dies intestate
Will-definition, testament, who can make a Will, subject matter of Will, codicil, revocation, Gift-Onerous
gift, Universal Donor.
Average of
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Assignments(CCE)
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(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

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Text Books:
▪ R.K. Agarwal, Hindu Law Central Law Publication
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▪ Modern Hindu Law- Paras Diwan

▪ Law of Adoption, Minority, Guardianship & Custody, Paras Diwan
References:
❖ Principles of Hindu Law - Mulla
❖ Hindu Law Usages – John. D. Mayne
❖ Hindu Law – Past and Present, J. D. M. Derrett
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Course Code: 5BLB104 Course Title: Family Law II

Course Frame Work:
Contact Hours/Week:4 Direct Teaching Hours:60 Contact Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to understand the law related to marriage, divorce and maintenance for
Muslims, Christian & Parsis.
● To enable the student to understand rules of succession and transfer of property in the above
religions specially, Sunni and Shia Law of Inheritance
● To enable the student to understand the concept of Adoption and Guardianship under Muslim law.
Course Outcomes:
On Successful completion of the course, the students will be able to,
● To develop the skills to think objectively and analytically about various customary practices
followed in Islam
● To understand the perspectives of persons with respect to various practices followed by Muslims
in Islam
● To critically analyze the precedents which are set by people of both Pre-Islamic and Post Islamic
Era
● To become familiar with the laws prevailing pertaining to Muslims and trying to relate with the
modern society
Syllabus:
Ancient Arabic and its Customs. Advent of Islam , Origin of Muslim Law, Development or growth or
evaluation of Muslim Law, Meaning of Islam
Sources of Muslim Law, the Holy Quran, The Sunni, Ijmaa, Qiyas, Urfs, Fatwas, Judicial Precedents,
Legislations. Schools of Muslim Law, Sunni, Shia
Conversion to Islam and its effects
Operation and Application of Muslim Law. The Shariat Act, 1937,
Inheritance and its general principle. Sunni law of inheritance.
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Basic concepts of Muslim marriage, definitions of marriage, objects of marriage, nature of marriage, kinds
of marriage
Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, Talaq-types and grounds for Talaq. Dower, nature of dower
followed by classification of dower.
Maintenance and its general principles, obligations arising in marriage
Module –6 4 Hours
Parentage, Legitimacy and Acknowledgement, Guardianship and its provisions, Types, powers and
functions
Hiba and its essential components, Wills and the rules pertaining to Wakf and its creations. Management
and administration of Wakf property etc. Powers and duties of Mutawalli,Pre-emption.
Module -8 8 Hours
The Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
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Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
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SECTION B

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8. Problem: 5 Marks
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Text Books:
▪ Sinha, Muslim Law
▪ Mulla, Principles of Mohammedan Law
▪ Paras Diwan-Family Law
▪ B.B. Mitra, Indian Succession Act, 1925
▪ Indian Divorce Act, 1869
References:
❖ Tahir Mahamood, The Muslim Law of India
❖ Afzal Qutb, A Treatise on Faith Oriented Family Norms,1990
❖ Dr.M.. Afzal Wani, Islamic Law on Maintenance of Women, Children and other relatives, 1996
❖ A.A. Fyzee, Outlines of Mohammedan Law
❖ D.D. Basu, Law of Succession
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Course Code: 5BLB121 Course Title: Banking Law

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● Conversant with banking law's historic development and how it shaped today's banking
regulatory system.
● To acquire specialized knowledge of law and practice relating to banking.
● To develop understanding of the regulatory framework of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
● To understand the importance of compliance function in banks, various aspects/coverage of
compliance in banks, role and function of compliance.
● Application of banking principles in International banking scenarios.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the existing Banking and securitization Laws in India
● Deal with both regulatory and operational aspects of the above mentioned laws
● Learn the alternate grievance redressal systems existing in the Banking sector in India
Syllabus:
Module – 1 (Evolution of Banking) 8 Hours

● Evolution of Banking and its history in India
● Nationalization of Bank, Structure and Function of Banks- Types of Bank
● Commercial Bank: Structure and Function
● Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Module – 2 (RBI) 4 Hours
● RBI History
● RBI Act, 1934
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● Need of Central Bank of India as Banker’s Bank

● Organizational Structure and Functions of Reserve Bank of India
● Control over Banks
● Currency chest
Module – 3 (Banker- Customer Relationship) 10 Hours

● Types of Account
● Meaning of Banker and Customer
● Types of Customer, Special Classes of Customer
● Banker Customer Relationship – General and Special
● Rights and Duties OF banker and Customer
Module – 4 (Lending by Banks and Banking Securities) 3 Hours
● Loan and Advance- Principles of Good Lending
● Modes of Creating Charge

Module – 5 (Default and Recovery) 6 Hours
● Recovery with Courts Intervention and Without Courts Intervention.
● Consumer Protection- Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006
● Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institution Act, 1993
● Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act,
2002.
● Banker’s Book Evidence Act, 1891
● Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
Module – 6 (Negotiable Instruments) 10 Hours
● Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
● Introduction- Relation to Banking
● Meaning of Negotiable and Instrument, Essential of Negotiable Instrument
● Parties to Negotiable Instrument
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● Holder and Holder in Due Course
● Payment in Due Course
● Promissory Note, Bill Of Exchange and Cheque

Module – 7 (Cheques) 4 Hours
● Types of Cheque
● Crossing of Cheque
● Liability of Banker to pay Customer’s Cheque
● Protection to Collecting Banker
Module – 8 (Endorsement, Negotiation and Presentment) 6 Hours
● Negotiation
● Endorsement and Types Of Endorsement
● Presentment of Instrument.
Module – 9 (liability of Parties) 6 Hours
● Dishonor of Negotiable Instrument- civil and Criminal Liability
● Noting and Protest
● Discharge Of Parties
● Material Alteration
● Special Rule of Evidence
● Dishonor Of Cheque For Insufficiency of Funds
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Module – 10 (Recent Trends in Banking) 3 Hours
● E-Banking and E-Commerce
● Internet and Mobile Banking
● ATM and Cards
● Overview of Universal Banking

Average of
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Course Code : …
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Text Books:
▪ M.L. Tannan, Tannan’s Banking Law and Practice in India
▪ SETH’S Banking Laws [commentaries on Banking Regulation Act as amended by
SARFAESI Act 2002 and Banking Regulation Amendment Act 2007]
▪ M.A. Mir, The Law Relating to Bank Guarantee in India (1992), Metropolitan Book, New Delhi.
▪ Basu, A. Review of Current Banking Theory and Practice (1998)
▪ Rajesh Narain Gupta, The Banking Law, Universal Law Publication, Sixth Edition
▪ Dr. S.R.Myneni, Law Of Banking, Asian Law House, third Edition.
References:
❖ Paget – Law of Banking
❖ L.C. Goyle – The Law of Banking and Bankers
❖ Ross Cranston, Principles of Banking Law (1997) Oxford
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Second Semester Syllabus
(2020-2021)
Course Code: 5BLB 201 Course Title: Contract II

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of Special Contract law.
Special Contract law.
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analysing and applying his/her theoretical learning,
Course Outcomes:
● Develop skills in handling different kinds of contracts.
● Appreciate the laws in force to protect the interest of parties.
● Create awareness as to legal implications for non-compliance of law.
● Efficiently handle cases relating to Special contracts.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Indemnity and Guarantee (Sec.124-147) 6 Hours
Indemnity Contract – Definition, Methods Commencement of liability of the indemnifier, Nature of

indemnity clauses
Distinction between indemnity and Guarantee, Rights/Duties of Indemnifier, Indemnified and Surety
Discharge of Surety's liability - Kinds of Guarantee
Module – 2: Bailment and Pledge (Sec. 148-171 and Sec.172-181) 6 Hours
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Meaning and Distinction

Rights and Duties of Bailor/Bailee, Pawnor/Pawnee
Lien.
Termination of Bailment, Commercial utility of pledge transactions and Pledge
Module – 3: Agency (Sec.182 to 238) 12 Hours
Definitions of Agent and Principal

Essentials of relationship of agency
Creation of agency: by agreement, ratification and law
Relation of principal/agent, sub-agent and substituted agent
Termination of agency
Module – 4: The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 18 Hours
Nature of partnership firm- Relations of partners to one another and outsiders, Rights /Duties of partners
interest, Partnership Property, Relations of Partners to third parties, Liability for holding out, Minor as a
partner, Incoming and outgoing partners
Dissolution:
By consent, by agreement, compulsory dissolution, contingent dissolution, by notice, by Court
Consequences of dissolution
Registration of firms and effects of non-Registration
Module – 5: Sale of Goods Act, 1930 18 Hours
Definitions, Distinction between Sale and Agreement to Sale
Conditions and Warranties
Passing of Property
Rights of Unpaid Seller and Remedies for Breach of Contract
● Scheme of Evaluation Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Scheme: 50 Marks
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
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Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
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Text Books:
▪ India Contract Act & Specific Relief – Avatar Singh
▪ Contract II – S K Kapoor
▪ Contract II – Bangia
▪ Law of Contract – Krishnan Nair
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▪ Indian Partnership Act, 1932

▪ Sale of Goods Act – Mulla
References:
❖ Law of Contracts – Anson
❖ Law of Contracts – Cheshire and Fifoot
❖ Law of Contracts – Pollock & Mulla
❖ Chitty on Contracts
❖ Law of Partnership – S.D. Singh and S.P. Gupta
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Course Code: 5BLB 202 Course Title: Jurisprudence

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to understand some of the theories that underpin legal philosophy
jurisprudence
● To appreciate the theoretical dimensions of the act of interpretation in law. This subject also
explores the nature of rights and their relationship to law, ethics and morality, together with the
philosophical foundations guiding judicial decision-making
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the concept of law and the method of jurisprudence
● Understand the systematic arrangement of the general principles of law
● Identify and understand the various sources of law
● Understand the key concepts of law
● Understand generally the administration of justice
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Introduction to Jurisprudence 3 Hours
Meaning of Jurisprudence, Definition of Jurisprudence, Scope, Function and Nature of Jurisprudence
Module – 2: Legal Theory 15 Hours
Natural Law School – Ancient, middle and classical era of Natural Law
Historical & Evolutionary Theories of Law
Utilitarianism & Analytical Positivism
Sociological Jurisprudence & Legal Realism
Feminist Jurisprudence, Critical Legal Studies & Critical Race Theory
Module – 3: Law, Its Purpose and Kinds 6 Hours
The purpose of law
Justice – Meaning & Kinds
Module – 4: Theories of Punishment and Administration of Justice 4 Hours
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Purpose of Justice – Theories – Retributive, Deterrent, Preventive and Reformative theories, Civil and
Criminal Administration of justice, Legal Aid and Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Module – 5: Sources of Law 11 Hours
Legislation, Delegated Legislation, Conditional and Sub Delegation, Kinds of interpretation

Customs – Nature and reasons, kinds of customs; Precedents – Nature, binding force, kinds, Ratio
Decidendi, Obiter dicta, Stare decisis, over ruling.
Other sources of Law
Sources of Law – A Comparative analysis
Module – 6: Rights and Duties 5 Hours

Rights – rights and duties, right in the wider sense, legal right and related concepts, Classification of
Legal Rights
Module – 7: Property 4 Hours
Property, Ownership and Possession; difference between possession and ownership, Title
Module – 8: Legal Personality 4 Hours
Person – Nature of Personality - Legal Person, Legal status of Dead Person, Animals, Minor, Corporate
Personality and Unborn Person
Module – 9: Liability and Obligations 8 Hours

Liability – definition and kinds of liability – Civil & Criminal, Damnum Sine Injuria, Injuria Sine
Damnum, Causation, Mens rea, Malice, Negligence, Strict liability, absolute liability
Obligation – Obligation arising out of contract, quasi contract and breach of obligation, Unjust
enrichment
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50

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(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
❖ Bodenheimer, Edgar. Jurisprudence: The Philosophy and Method of the Law. Edgar
Bodenheimer,... Harvard University Press, 1962.
❖ Dias, Reginald Walter Michael. "Jurisprudence." (1976).
❖ Fitzgerald, Patrick John, ed. Salmond on jurisprudence. Sweet & Maxwell, 1966.
❖ Mahajan, Vidya Dhar. "Jurisprudence and Legal theory." (1987).
❖ Friedman, Legal Theory, Columbia University Press, Columbia 1967
References:
❖ Morrison, Wayne. Jurisprudence: From The Greeks To Post-Modernity. Routledge, 2016.
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❖ Holland, Thomas Erskine. The elements of jurisprudence. H. Frowde, 1900.

❖ Paton, George Whitecross. "A textbook of jurisprudence." (1972).
❖ Austin, John, and Sarah Austin. The province of jurisprudence determined. Vol. 2. J. Murray,
1861.
❖ Dhyani SN., Jurisprudence : A study of Indian Legal Theory (1985) Metropolitan, New Delhi
❖ Hart, Herbert Lionel Adolphus, and Leslie Green. The concept of law. Oxford University Press,
2012.
❖ Hart, Herbert Lionel Adolphus. Essays on Bentham: Jurisprudence and political philosophy. OUP
Oxford, 1982.
❖ Pound, Roscoe. An introduction to the philosophy of law. Vol. 10. Yale University Press, 1954.
❖ Hobbes, Thomas. Leviathan. A&C Black, 2006.
❖ Smith, Adam. "Lectures on jurisprudence." (1978).
❖ Posner, Richard A. The problems of jurisprudence. Harvard University Press, 1993.
❖ Llewellyn, K.N., 1930. A realistic jurisprudence--the next step. Colum. L. Rev., 30, p.431.
❖ MacKinnon, Catharine A. "Feminism, Marxism, method, and the state: Toward feminist
jurisprudence." Signs: Journal of women in culture and society 8, no. 4 (1983): 635-658.
❖ Delgado, Richard, and Jean Stefancic. Critical race theory: An introduction. NYU Press, 2017.
❖ Unger, Roberto Mangabeira. "The critical legal studies movement." Harvard law review (1983):
561-675.
❖ Friedmann, Wolfgang. "Legal theory." (1944).
❖ Bix, Brian. "Jurisprudence theory and context." (1996).
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Course Code: 5BLB203 Course Title: CRIMINAL LAW-I IPC

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
The main objective of this course is:
● To introduce to the students the concept of Crime and basic principles of Criminal Law and the
place of criminal law in criminal science.
● To throw light on the development of criminal law system from the period of strict liability to the
existing common law principles and their application in the Indian Penal Code
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest amendments and emerging trends in the
penological theory in Criminal Law through case studies
● To ensure that the students have a reasonable knowledge about the various offences of the Indian
Penal Code and the ingredients constituting these offences
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the various principles of criminal law and the various theories of punishment.
● Understand the latest amendments and emerging trends in Criminal Law through case studies
● Understand the various offences of the Indian Penal Code and the ingredients constituting these
offences
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Common Law Principles of Crime
8 Hours
● Principles of Criminal Liability – Actus Reus & Mens Rea, Criminal Liability in Statutory
Offences
● Stages in commission of crime
● Possible Parties to a crime
● Variations in Criminal Liability
Module – 2: Jurisdiction and Punishments 2 Hours
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● Historical Backdrop of Administration of Indian Penal Code 1860,

● Jurisdiction and Extra Territorial application of Indian Penal Code and
● Theories and Types of punishments
Module – 3: General Exceptions 8 Hours

● Mistake of Fact,
● Judicial Acts, (Sec 76 to 79);
● Accident and Misfortune (Section 80 and 81);
● Infancy ( Sec 82 and 83)
● Insanity (Sec 84),
● Intoxication ( Sec 85 and 86)
● Consent and Compulsion ( Sec 87 to 94);
● Trivial Acts ( Sec 95)
● Private Defence ( Sec 96 to 106)
Module – 4: Inchoate Offences 4 Hours
● Attempt,
● Abetment
● Criminal Conspiracy
Module – 5: Offences relating to Public Servants 2 Hours
Relating to public servants and Offences relating to Elections and Contempt of lawful authority of public
servants
Module – 6: Offences against State and Offences against Public Tranquillity 7 Hours
● Unlawful Assembly, Riot and Affray; Difference between Common Intention and Common
Object; Promoting Enmity
● Waging war against the state; Sedition
Module – 7: False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice 3 Hours
● False Evidence,
● Fabricating false evidence
Module – 8: Offences affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and
2 Hours
Morals
● Public Nuisance;
● Rash and Negligent act;
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● Public Morals and Decency

Module – 9: Offences relating to Religion 1 Hour
Offences relating to Religion
Module – 10: Offences against Human Body 10 Hours

● Culpable Homicide,
● Murder,
● Suicide,
● Miscarriage,
● Hurt, Grievous Hurt,
● Wrongful restraint and Wrongful confinement,
● Force,
● Criminal force,
● Kidnapping, Abduction,
● Rape,
● Unnatural Offences
● Offences against Women – Voyeurism, Stalking, Assault or Criminal Force
Module – 11: Offences against Property 8 Hours
● Theft, Extortion, Robbery, Dacoity
● Criminal Misappropriation and Breach of trust
● Receiving Stolen goods
● Cheating
● Mischief
● Criminal trespass
Module – 12: Offences Relating to Documents 2 Hours
● Forgery
● Making False Document
● Falsification of Accounts
Module – 13: Offences relating to Marriage 1 Hour
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● Cruelty by husband against wife

● Bigamy
● Adultery
Module – 14: Defamation 2 Hours
Criminal Intimidation , Insult and Annoyance, Defamation
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B
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a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
▪ Ratanlal Dhirajlal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur
▪ Glanville Williams, Text Book on Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
▪ K.I. Vibhuthi PSA Pillia’s Criminal Law, Lexis Nexis, Butterworts, Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2012
▪ K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Coder, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
▪ Kenny, Courtney Stanhope, and James William Cecil Turner. Kenny's outlines of criminal law.
Cambridge University Press, 1962.
References:
❖ J.W. Cecil Turner, Russel on Crime, Vol I & II, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi 2012
❖ Gaur, Krishna Deo. Criminal Law: Cases and Materials. Butterworths India, 1999.
❖ John Dawson Mayne, Mayne’s Criminal Law of India, Gale, Making of Modern Law, 2013
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Course Code: 5BLB204 Course Title: LAW OF TORTS, CONSUMER LAW AND MVC ACT
Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of Tort law.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest developments and emerging trends in Tort
law.
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analyzing and applying his/her theoretical learning to
practical scenarios.
Course Outcomes:
● Enable the students to analyze the principles of tortuous liability and distinguish between torts
from crimes and breach of contract
● Enable the students to know the significance of cyber and economic tort in the contemporary era;
● Equip the students with professional challenges in the required period
● To acquaint students with Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and Motor Vehicles Act,1988
Syllabus:
Module – 1 Law of Torts – General 10 Hours
● Definition of Tort
● Constituents of Torts
● Tort distinguished from crime and breach of contract
● Essentials of Torts
● Role of Mental Elements in Torts
Module – 2 General Defences to an action in Torts 10 Hours
● Volenti non fit injuria;
● Necessity;
● Plaintiffs default;
● Act of God;
● Inevitable accident;
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● Private defence;
● Statutory authority;
● Parental and quasi-parental authority;
● Vicarious Liability – Scope and Justification ;Vicarious Liability of the State.
Module -3 Personal Capacity 10 Hours
● Convict
● Alien enemy
● Husband and Wife
● Corporation, Trade Union
● Insolvent, Minor, Lunatic, Foreign Sovereigns.
● Who may sue –Who can be sued and who cannot be sued.
● Joint and Several tort feasors – Distinction between the two- Contribution between
tort feasors
Module – 4 Remoteness of Damage 9 Hours
● Negligence;
● Nuisance;
● Absolute and Strict Liability;
● Legal Remedies-Awards
Module –5 Trespass to Person 9 Hours
● Assault and Battery;
● Trespass to Land;
● False Imprisonment;
● Malicious Prosecution;
● Torts affecting reputation : Libel and Slander
Module – 6 Consumer Protection & Relevant Provisions of Motor Vehicles Act 9 Hours
● Consumer Protection Act, 1986,
● Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Module – 7 Recent Trends 3 Hours
● Economic Torts & Torts in the Cyber World
● Contractual Rights
● Intimidation and Conspiracy
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Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
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Text Books:
▪ Rattan Lal and Dhirajlal –Law of Torts
▪ Durga Das Basu, The Law of Torts
▪ Avatar Singh, Introduction to law of torts
▪ Consumer Protection Act,1988-Bare Act
▪ Motor Vehicles Act,1988-Bare Act
▪ R.K.Bhangia –Law of Torts
References:
❖ Winfeild and Jolowicz-Tort

❖ Heppel and Mathews-Tort;Cases and Materials
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Course Code: 5BLB 221 Course Title: Interpretation of Statutes

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:

● To enable the student to understand some of the theories that underpin legal philosophy
jurisprudence
● To appreciate the theoretical dimensions of the act of interpretation in law. his subject also explores
the nature of rights and their relationship to law, ethics and morality, together with the philosophical
foundations guiding judicial decision-making
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the various principles and rules of interpretation of statutes
● Apply such rules/principles and interpret various provisions of law
● Understand the law in reference newer facts, conditions and case laws that continue to arise
● Understand the grammar of law and fundamental principles of law, which helps in ascertaining the
true meaning of law
Syllabus:
Meaning and Definition of Statutes & Classification of Statutes
Legislation and its types, Methods of Legislation, Principles of Legislation – Bentham’s Theory of
Legislation
Parts of Statute, Commencement, extent and duration of Statutes. Repeal and revival, Amending,
consolidating and codifying of Statutes
Definition of Interpretation and General Principles of Interpretation
Guiding rules and Internal Aids to Construction
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Grammatical Rule of Interpretation
Module –7: 2 Hours
Golden Rule of Interpretation
External aids to construction
Subsidiary Rules of Interpretation
Operation of Statutes. Expiry and repeal of Statutes
Statutes affecting the state: Statutes affecting the jurisdiction of courts
Interpretation of Penal statues and Statutes of Taxation and evasion of statutes, Beneficial construction,
Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
Remedial and penal statutes
Effect of repeal, effect of amendments to statutes
Conflict between parent legislation and subordinate legislation
Method of interpreting substantive and procedural laws
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
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 The student shall attempt either question 7 or 8 which will carry 10 marks (2*5==10)
 Question 7 shall have two short notes enumerated ‘a’ and ‘b’. The student may answer
either one of the two.
 Question 8 shall have two problem questions enumerated ‘a’ and ‘b’. The student may
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
▪ Singh, Guru Prasanna. Principles of Statutory Interpretation. Bharat Law House, 1983.
▪ Maxwell, Peter Benson. On the Interpretation of Statutes. Sweet & Maxwell, 1896.
▪ Sarathi, Vepa P. The interpretation of statutes. Eastern Book Co., 1975.
▪ Bindra, Narotam Singh, and Challa Kameswara Rao. The Interpretation of Statutes... Revised by C.
Kameswara Rao. Law Book Company, 1970.
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▪ Baxi, Upendra. "Bentham’s Theory of Legislation." (1979): 201-202.

▪ Bentham, Jeremy. Theory of legislation. Trübner & Company, 1887.
▪ Bentham, Jeremy. "A Fragment on Government and an Introduction to the Principles of Morals and
Legislation." (1948).
References:
❖ Twining, William, and David Miers. How to do things with rules: A primer of interpretation.
Cambridge University Press, 1999.
❖ Cross, Rupert, and John Bell. Statutory interpretation. Lexis Pub, 1987.
❖ Freund, Ernst. "Interpretation of Statutes." University of Pennsylvania Law Review and American
Law Register 65, no. 3 (1917): 207-31. doi:10.2307/3314538.
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Third Semester Syllabus
(2020-2021)
Course Code: 5BLB301 Course Title: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -II
Course Frame Work:

Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
a) To understand various organs created by the constitution including their functions
b) To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest amendments to the Constitution
c) To understand the powers of the executive heads and to understand the emergency provisions
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the judicial prerogatives To understand the historical origin, philosophical
foundations of the Indian Constitution
● To analyze the centre-state relationship and appreciate the advantages of independent judiciary.
● To understand the constitutional amendments and its effects
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Union and State Executive 12 Hours
● The President and Vice-President: Powers, Qualification, Election, Tenure, Oath, Removal and
Vacancy.
● Procedure for Impeachment.
● The scope and extent of Judicial Review of Executive Actions.
● The Governor: Appointment, Tenure, Oath and Removal.
● Nature, Scope and Extent of Executive powers of the Union and States.
● Legislative powers of President and Governor.
● Union Council of Ministers- Powers and Position of the President, State Council of Ministers.
● Prime Minister, Chief Minister.
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● The Attorney-General for India.

● The Advocate General for the State.
● Conduct of business of the Government of India and State.
Module – 2: Union and State Legislature 8 Hours
● Composition of Parliament and State Legislatures.
● Qualification and Disqualification of Members.
● Anti-Defection Law.
● Legislative Procedure, Legislative Privilege.
Module – 3: Distribution of Legislative Powers. 9 Hours
● Doctrine of territorial Nexus.
● Subject matter of laws made by Parliament/legislatures of States; Position of Union Territories.
● Interpretation of legislative lists: Doctrine of Harmonious Construction,
Doctrine of Pith and Substance, Colourable Exercise of legislative Power.
● Residuary Power of Legislation.
● Parliament’s Power to legislate in List II.
● Doctrine of Repugnancy.
Module – 4: Union and State Judiciary. 8 Hours
● The Union Judiciary: The Supreme Court of India- Composition, appointment, removal of judges
and procedure.
● Jurisdiction of Supreme Court: Original, Appellate, Writ and advisory jurisdiction.
● Binding nature of the law declared by the Supreme Court.
● Special Leave to Appeal.
● Power of Review.
● High Courts in the state: Composition, appointment, removal of judges and procedure.
● Writs- Article 32 and 226.
● Relationship between Article 32 and 226.
● Prerogative Remedies
● Rule of Locus Standi
● Public Interest Litigation, Judicial Activism and Restraint.
Module – 5: Freedom of Trade, Commerce & Intercourse 5 Hours
● Meaning of Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse
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● Power of Parliament – Restrictions

● Tortious and Contractual Liability of the state
Module – 8: Elections 2 Hour
Election Commission of India, its powers and functions

Module –9: Services Under the Constitution 4 Hours
Doctrine of Pleasure, Protection against arbitrary dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank, exceptions
Module –10: Emergency Provisions Under the Constitution 6 Hours
● National Emergency
● State Emergency
● Financial Emergency
● Emergency and suspension of fundamental rights
Module – 11: Amendment to the Constitution 6 Hours
● Doctrine of Basic Structure
● Need for amendment, types of amendment
● Major amendments
Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
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Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
● Dr. Durga Das Basu, Introduction to the constitution of India, LexisNexis, 2013
● H. M. Seervai, Constitution of India, Vol. 1-3 (1992), Tripathi, Bombay
● M.P. Jain, Constitutional Law of India (1987) Tripathi, Bombay
● V.N Shukla Mahendra P Singh , Constitution of India, 2013
References:
❖ Austin, Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation (1972).
❖ Rama Jois, Legal and Constitutional History of India, Vol. II, 01st ed., Universal Law Publishing,
(2010).
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Course Code: 5BAL503 Course Title: LAW OF PROPERTY

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:

● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of Property law.
Property law.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand and apply the general principles underlying the law of Property.
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and apply the same to
real life situations.
● Analyze and offer solutions to problems arising out of Property transactions.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Nature, Definition and General Principles of Property 20 Hours
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● Nature of Property, Definition of Property

● General principles of Transfer of Property by Act of parties
● Interpretation clause and actionable claims
● Transferable Immovable Property
● Operation of Transfer, Conditions restraining alienation and restrictions, Vested and Contingent
interest
● Doctrine of election
● Apportionment , Transfer by ostensible and co-owner
● Rent paid to holder under defective title,
● Improvements made by bonafide holder
● Doctrine of Lis pendens, Fraudulent transfer and part-performance
Module – 2: Mortgages 14 Hours

● Meaning, Kinds of mortgages and their features
● Rights and liabilities of mortgagor and mortgagee
● Priority of securities
● Marshalling and contribution, Charge
Module – 3: Sale and Exchange 4 Hours

● Sale of immovable property
● Rights and Liabilities of seller and buyer
● Exchange of Property
Module – 4: Lease 8 Hours
● Definition of Lease
● Rights and Liabilities of Lessor and Lessee
● Determination of Lease
Module – 5: Gift 2 Hours
● Definition of Gift, Mode of Transfer
● Kinds of Gift, Onerous gifts
● Gift on Deathbed
Module – 6: Easement Act 12 Hours
● Easement Act : Provisions of easement Act
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Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
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Text Books:
● Transfer of Property Act – Avatar Singh
● Transfer of Property Act – R.K. Sinha
● Transfer of Property Act – S.N. Shukla
● Indian Easment Act – J.D. Jain
References:
❖ Commentaries on Transfer of Property Act – Darashaw Vakil.
❖ Transfer of Property Act – Mulla
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Course Code: 5BLB303 Course Title: Company Law

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of company law.
company law.
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analyzing and applying his/her theoretical learning
Course Outcomes:
● Understand and apply the general principles underlying the Company law.
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and apply the same to real life
situations.
● Analyze and offer solutions to problems arising out of Shareholders and Directors of the
company.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Introduction and Concept of Company 10 Hours
● Company-Origin of Company Law in India. Nature and Characteristics of Company.

● Classification of Companies.
● Corporate Personality-Limited Liability-Lifting of Corporate veil.
● Promoters-Duties and Liabilities of Promoters.
Module –2: Incorporation, Formation and Promotion of Companies 10 Hours
● Procedure of Incorporation-Pre-Incorporation Contracts. Procedure for Incorporation of Private
Company.
● Effect of Certificate of Incorporation. Commencement of Business.
● Memorandum of Association- Articles of Association.
● Doctrine of Indoor Management-Exceptions to the Doctrine of Indoor Management.
● Prospectus-Contents. Omissions-Remedies against Mis-representation in Prospectus. Civil
Liability and Criminal Liability for Misrepresentation.
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Module – 3: Financial Structure of Company 10 Hours
● Sources of Capital: Shares-Kinds of Shares-Allotment of Shares-Transfer of Shares-Rights and

Privileges of Shareholders
● Dividends-Declaration and Payment of Dividends.
● Prohibition of buy back-private Placement.
● Debentures-Floating Charge –Appointment of Debenture Trustees and their duties-Kinds of
Debentures-Remedies of debenture holders-Redemption of Debentures.
● Acceptance of deposits by Companies, Charge on assets.
Module – 4: Management and Control of Companies 15 Hours
● Board of Directors-Powers and Functions: Distribution of Powers between Board of Directors

and General Meeting.
● Directors: Appointment –Qualification-Position of Directors-Types of Directors- Powers and
Duties of Directors-Remuneration-Removal
● Meetings: Meetings of Board and Committees – Kinds of Meetings-Procedure relating to
convening and proceedings at general and other meetings-Resolutions-Prevention of Oppression and
Mismanagement.
● Corporate Social Responsibility
Module – 5: Reconstruction and Amalgation 7 Hours
● Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Amalgamation: Concept-Jurisdiction and Powers of Courts.

● National Company Law Tribunal- Vesting of Rights and Transfer of Obligations-Take Over and
Acquisition of Minority Interest
Module -6: Winding Up and Provisions Relating to Winding Up 8 Hours
● Meaning of Winding up: concept-modes of Winding up

● Who may file petition for Winding Up-Procedures under different modes.
● Voluntary Winding Up-Gen Provisions relating to Winding Up
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Average of
Average of
Assignments(CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 20 30 - 50
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
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Text Books:
▪ Singh Avtar, Company Law
▪ Taxman, Companies Act, 2013
▪ Dr. N.V. Paranjape, Company Law
References:
⮚ Agarwal.S: Corporate Governance concepts and Dimensions (2003)
⮚ Anantharaman: Lectures on Company Law (9th Edn) 2005
⮚ Bharat’s (Ed Ravi &Mahesh Puliani): Companies Act, 2013, Bharat Law House(P)Ltd., New
Delhi
⮚ Palmer: Company Law (30th Edn) 2009
⮚ Topham &Iramy: Company Law (22nd Edn) 2005
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Course Code: 5BLB304 Course Title: Alternative Dispute Resolution System

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:

● To enable the student to grasp the main Arbitration Law and Practice including International
commercial arbitration and arbitration rules.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the principles and concepts related to Arbitration,
Mediation and Negotiation.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand and apply Arbitration Law and Practice including International arbitration and
Arbitration rules.
● Understand the concept of Conciliation and its uses.
● Understand and apply Mediation and Negotiation skills.
Syllabus:
The concept of ADRS, ADRS versus litigation, Courts and Consequences, ADRS methods, Need for
ADRs; International commitments; Domestic needs; Suitability of ADRs to particular types of disputes;
Civil Procedure Code and ADRs, the process of amicable settlement, choice of appropriate ADR
procedures, Advantages and disadvantages of ADRS.
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Part I: Principals adopted under United Nations Commission in Internal Trade Law (UNCITRAL Model
Law), General Provisions of Arbitration, Arbitration Agreement, Composition of Arbitral Tribunal,
Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunals, Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings, Making of Arbitral Award and
Termination of Proceedings, Recourse against Arbitral Award, Finality and Enforcement of Arbitral
Award, Appeals
Part II: Enforcement of Certain Foreign Awards, New York Convention Awards, Geneva Convention
awards and Appealable orders
Meaning of Conciliation - Different kinds of conciliation- facilitative, evaluative, court-annexed,

voluntary and compulsory - Qualities of a conciliator - Duties of a conciliator - Role of a conciliator,
Disclosure of information, Settlement agreement, Status and effect of settlement agreement,
Confidentiality, Termination of conciliation proceedings, Resort to arbitral or judicial proceedings, cost
and deposits– Procedure - Conciliation under statutes - Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, Family Courts Act,
1984, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, Conciliation under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Mediation: Concept of Mediation, Court appointed mediation and Private medication, characteristics of
mediation, Qualities of mediator, Code of conduct for mediators, Different models of mediation,
Approaches of mediation, Principal steps in a mediation through mediation centre, Functions and rules in
mediation, stages in a structured mediation process, negotiation techniques used by mediator, advantages
and disadvantage of mediation.
Negotiation: Negotiation, importance, planning, sources, best alternative methods, approaches, obstacles
of negotiation, essentials of good negotiation, advantages and problems with negotiation.
Legal Services Authorities Act 1987, Constitution of Legal Services Authority, Entitlement to Legal
services, Lokadalats, Pre-litigation conciliation and settlement, Permanent LokAdalat.
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Cumulative
score of two 5 Assignments
Components Viva voce Quiz/Seminar Total Marks
Internal (CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks 50 40 10 - 100
There shall be NO SEE for this course
Text Books:
▪ Rajan RD, A Primer on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2005, Barathi Law Publications,
Tirunelveli O.P. Malothra, The law and practice of Arbitration & Conciliation (2nd edn, LexisNexis
Butterworths , New Delhi 2006).
▪ Basu. N.D, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (9th edn., Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2000).
References:
❖ G.K.Kwatra , The Arbitration and Conciliation Law of India (Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2000).
❖ Surendra Malik, Supreme Court on Arbitration (Eastern Book Co, Lucknow, 2003).
❖ A. Redfern and M. Hunter, Law and Practice of International Commercial Arbitration (Student
Edition, Sweet and Maxwell, London, 2003).
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Course Code:5BLB331 Course Title: Penology and Victimology

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of penological theories and punishment.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest developments and contemporary trends in
criminal justice system including victimology
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analyzing and appreciating the ends of criminal justice
system.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the concept and objectives of punishment.
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of various laws governing the principles of penology and
victimology
● Analyze and offer solutions to problems arising out of offender victim relationships.
● Understand the punishment, sentencing and compensation policy
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Introduction 9 Hours
● Introduction, Criminology, Crime control and Prevention
● Definition of Penology, Punishment, Concept, Object, Types (Forms of punishment in ancient,
medieval and modern times) Theories and importance of punishment.
Module – 2: Sentencing and Imprisonment 12 Hours
● Meaning, Kinds of Sentences, Pre-Sentencing hearing, Factors governing Sentencing Policy
● Imprisonment, Kinds, Concept of Life Imprisonment in India, US and UK,
● Capital Punishment, Modes of Execution in India, US and UK, Capital Punishment Vs Life
Imprisonment
Module – 3: Prisons 12 Hours
● Definition and Need for Prisons, Prisons in ancient, medieval and modern times, Prisons in UK, US
and India, Prison administration,
● Overview of Indian Prison Legislations and Jail Manuals, Classification of Prisoners, Rights of
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Prisoners,
● Problem of Overcrowding, Prison reforms (medieval and modern), Open Air Jails/Prisons
Module - 4 Alternatives to Imprisonment 12 Hours
● Probation of Offenders Act, Parole, meaning scope and legal provisions,
● Remission, temporary release, pre-mature release, Supervision and rehabilitation
History of Juvenile courts, Salient features of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act,
2015, Juvenile institutions, Procedure and Punishments
Module – 5 Victimology 15 Hours
● Nature, Scope and Concept of Victimology -History and philosophy. Theories and Kinds of
Victims, Penal couple. UK, US and Indian experience, Victim witness assistance programmers; Restitution,
● Need for Compensation as a Mode of Punishment, and Rehabilitation, Laws providing for
Compensation in India, Constitutional Perspective of Compensation
● Legal framework - Role of court - Role of NHRC - Victim and Criminal Justice, Emerging Trends
and Policies.
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❖ Edwin H. Sutherland- Criminology
❖ N V Paranjpe - Criminology and Penology with Victimology
❖ Ahmad Siddique- Criminology and Penology
❖ V.N.Rajan- Victimology in India
❖ Tapas Kumar Banerjee, Background to Indian Criminal Law(1990), R. Company&Co., Calcutta
References:
❖ Herbert.I. Packer, the limits of Criminal Sanction(1968)
❖ H.L.A. Hart- Punishment and Responsibility.
❖ S. Chabra- Quantum of Punishment in Criminal Law.
❖ Indian Constitutional Law – M P Jain
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Fourth Semester Syllabus
(2020-2021)
Course Code: 5BLB401 Course Title: Administrative Law

Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:

● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of Administrative law
Administrative law
Course Outcomes:
● Critically explain the different concepts and principles relating to administrative law and
administrative justice in India.
● Classify administrative action, identify excess or abuse of administrative discretion and evaluate
the adequacy of grounds for judicial review.
● Examine the appropriate procedure and remedies available to persons aggrieved by an
administrative action.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Introduction
● Meaning, Nature and Scope of Administrative Law

● Relationship between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law
● Evolution of Administrative Law in USA, UK and India 8 Hours
● Classification of Administrative Actions

● Doctrine of rule of Law
● Droit Administratiff
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● Doctrine of Separation of powers

Module – 2: Delegated Legislation and Quasi Legislation 12 Hours
● Concept, Growth and Development

● Classification of Delegated Legislation
● Permissible Delegation
● Impermissible Delegation
● Control Mechanism of Delegated Legislation in India: Parliamentary, Procedural and Judicial
Module – 3: Natural Justice 8 Hours
● Concept and Growth of Natural Justice

● Rule against bias
● Right to be heard
● Right to a fair hearing and Notice
● Recent requirements of Natural Justice-Reasoned decision & Right to legal Representation
● Exclusion of Natural Justice
● Effect of failure to comply with principles of Natural Justice
Module – 4: Administrative Discretionary Powers 6 Hours

● Discretionary powers of Administrative Authorities
● Judicial Control over administrative discretion
● Fundamental Right and administrative discretion
● Difference between Discretion and Direction
Module – 5: Judicial Review of Administrative Action 7 Hours
● Grounds of Judicial Review of Administrative Action

● Remedies, Private Law Remedies, Constitutional Remedies
● Writ Jurisdiction
● Doctrine of Legitimate expectation
● Doctrine of Public Accountability
● Doctrine of Proportionality
Module - 6: Administrative Adjudication 5 Hours
● Concept of administrative adjudication
● Reason for the growth of administrative adjudication
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● Administrative Tribunals (The establishment of Tribunals under

Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 and its Main Objectives and Salient features)
Module – 7: Public Corporations 2 Hours
● Public Corporation: Meaning, Characteristics, Legal Personality
Module -8: Maladministration & Alternative Remedies 6 Hours
● Concept and Need

● Ombudsman in India
● Lokpal, Lokayukta in States
● Central Vigilance Commission
● Right to Information
Module - 9: Government as A Litigant 6 Hours
● Development of the concept of state liability

● Tortuous liability
● Contractual liability
● Privileges of government
● Doctrine of Estoppel
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Text Books:
▪ Jain M. P., and S. N. Jain, Principles of Administrative Law.
▪ Basu, Durga Das. Administrative Law
▪ Takwani, C. K. Administrative Law. Lucknow: 1980
▪ Massey, I. P. Administrative Law. Lucknow, 2008.
▪ Sathe, S. P. Administrative Law. (2010).
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References:
❖ Wade, H. R. W. Administrative Law
❖ Jain, M. P. Cases and Materials on Indian Administrative Law
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Course Code: 5BLB402 Course Title: Labour Law –I
Course Frame Work:

Prerequisites:
● To enable the students appreciate the evolution of industrial jurisprudence. They would be also able
to analyze the philosophical undercurrents of social security, laced with the constitutional and ILO ethos.
● To ensure that the students understand the importance of ID Act, 1947 in resolution of industrial
disputes as a means to ensure industrial peace.
● To encourage the students imbibe the requisite knowledge of the significance of trade unionism and
the crucial role played by collective bargaining in taking the labour philosophy issues.
Course Outcomes:
On Successful completion of the course, the students will be:
● will be acquainted with the Industrial relations framework in our country.
● will be able to appreciate the importance of the maintenance of Industrial peace and efforts to
reduce the incidence of Strikes and Lockout through Industrial Disputes Act.
● acquainted with Trade Union system in India and be able to analyse collective bargaining principle
in a practical manner.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: General Introduction to Labour Law 20 Hours
● Industrial Jurisprudence; Historical Aspects - Laissez-faire state, Master and slave relationship;
Basis of Labour Law and Principles of Labour Laws;
● Industrial Revolution; Growth and Development of Labour Laws in India; Constitutional
Perspective and Labour Law;
● Labour Policy of India; Labour Problems - Evils of Industrialisation; Industrial Peace and Industrial
Harmony;
● Concept of Industrial relations – Meaning, Objectives, Significance and Principles of Industrial
Relations [Social Justice; Social Equity; Social Security]; Industrial Adjudication;
● International Labour Organization and its influence on Indian labour laws; Impact of Liberalization
and Globalization.
Module – 2: Industrial Disputes Act 1947 15 Hours
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● Historical Development; Scope and applicability of Act;

● Definition – Appropriate Government, Industry, Industrial Disputes, Workman, Award, Settlement,
Public Utility Service, Award and Settlement;
● Strikes and Lockouts; Lay off and Retrenchment; Closure;
● Unfair Labour Practices and Role of Government;
● Authorities for the settlement of disputes - Works Committee, Conciliation Officer, Boards of
conciliation, Grievance Redressal Machinery, Court of Inquiry, Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal and
National Industrial Tribunal;
● Reference and Settlement of Industrial Disputes - conciliation, arbitration and adjudication;
Voluntary Arbitration;
● Restrictions on the right of the employer; Notice of change; Recovery of money due from an
employer.
Module – 3: Trade Union Act 1926 10 Hours
● History and development of Trade Union Movement in India; Salient features of the enactment and
important definitions;
● Registration of Trade Union; Funds of the Union;
● Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Union; Immunities and Privileges of a Registered Trade
Union;
● Amalgamation
Module – 4: Collective Bargaining 5 Hours
● Meaning, Scope, Importance and Principle of Collective Bargaining
● Pre-requisites of collective bargaining;
● Stages, Levels and Agreements of Collective Bargaining;
● Legal Boundaries for Collective Bargaining;
● ILO conventions and Collective Bargainin
Module – 5: The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 10 Hours
● Meaning and application of the Act; Standing orders & Model Standing Orders;
● Conditions for Certification & Cancellation of Standing Orders;
● Modification and Temporary Application –Interpretation and Enforcement;
● Provision of Appeal;
● Disciplinary actions and grievance procedures: Departmental Inquiries.
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▪ S.C. Srivastava - Industrial Relations and Labour Law
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▪ Madhavan Pillai - Labour and Industrial Laws.

▪ Dr.Goswami - Labour and Industrial Law
▪ Labour Law and Labour Relations Published by Indian Law Institute
▪ V. V Giri - Labour problems in Indian Industry
▪ O. P - Industrial Disputes Act Vol. I and II
▪ Sethi. D.L. - Industrial Dispute Act, 1947
References:
❖ S.N Mishra - Labour and Industrial Laws
❖ Avthar Singh & Harpreeth Kaur - Labour and Industrial Laws
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Course Code: 5BLB403 Course Title: Public International Law

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Direct Teaching Hours:60 Contact Hours/Week:4
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● Allow the students to develop insights into the global legal system and its influence on both
national and international policies. Explain the significance of cyber and economic tort in the contemporary
era;
● Equip the students to the understanding that world is interconnected and the treaties regulate every
human activity.
● Meet the professional expectation of work based practical experience
● Equip the students with professional challenges in the required period.
● Equip the students with professional challenges in the required period.
Course Outcomes:
● Comprehend how global legal system works
● Core module introduces the legal techniques, the legal system at the global level.
● Helps students to understand the role of various international agencies in structuring solutions in the
context of changing balance of power.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Introduction to International Law 6 Hours
Definition, nature, scope, origin, Basis and Importance of International Law. Relationship and difference:
Public and Private International Law. Relationship between Municipal and International Law. Theory of
Auto Limitation, Theory of Consent, Pact Sunt Servanda.
Module – 2: State 8 Hours
Subjects of International Law, States, Rights and Duties and Functions of State, Different kinds of state,
Modes of Acquisition and Modes of loss of territory, State Jurisdiction, Recognition, State territorial
Sovereignty.
Module – 3: State Succession and Law of Sea 13 Hours
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Definition, Kinds, Theories, Rights and Duties arising out of State Succession (Consequences of State
Succession).
Law of Sea: Maritime belt or Territorial Waters, Contiguous Zone, Continental Shelf, EEZ, Freedom of
High Seas, International Sea bed area.
Module - 4: Nationality 7 Hours
Nationality – Double nationality, Statelessness, Difference between Nationality and Domicile and
Difference between Nationality and Citizenship, Acquisition and Loss of Nationality.
Module - 5: Extradition and Asylum 8 Hours
Asylum, Extradition- Basic Principles, Right to Asylum, Relationship between Asylum and Extradition.
Module-6: Diplomatic agents and International Treaties 8 Hours
The agents of International Business; diplomatic envoys, consuls and other representatives; the law and
practice as to treaties.
Module – 8: International Organisation 10 Hours
Origin, Nature and Scope of International Organizations League of Nations, The United Nations
Organization- Purpose and Principle, Principle Organs and their functions, Subsidiary Organs and
Specialized Agencies.
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Text Books:
▪ Brownlie, Ian, Principles of Public International Law: 6th edn: London: Oxford Publiction.
▪ J.G. Starke: An Introduction to International Law
▪ P.W. Bowett: International Institutions
▪ Bhagirathlal Das: World Trade Organisation.
References:
❖ J.B. Brierly, The Law of Nations
❖ D.H. Harris International Law (Cases and Materials)
❖ Oppenheim International Law (Volume I)
❖ S.K. Kapoor International Law
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Course Code: 5BLB404 Course Title: Code of Civil Procedure

Course Frame Work: 5
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of civil procedure code.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest developments and emerging trends in civil
procedures.
● To ensure that the student will be capable of analysing and applying his/her theoretical learning to
Course Outcomes:
● Understand and apply the general principles underlying in civil procedures
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code and apply the same to real life
situations.
● Analyze and offer solutions to problems arising out of civil transactions.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: History and Introduction 10 Hours
● History and Background, Hierarchy of Civil Courts, Extent and Application

● Affidavit, order, judgment, decree, plaint, restitution, execution, decree holder, judgment-debtor,
mesne profits, written statement. Distinction between decree and judgment and between decree and order.
● Suits: Jurisdiction of Civil Courts-Kinds of Jurisdiction
● Suit of civil nature-scope and limits - Res sub judice and Res judicata, foreign judgment-
enforcement, Place of suing, Institution of suit-Parties to suit: joinder, mis-joinder or non-joinder of parties,
Representative suit. Frame of suit: cause of action, Summons
Module – 2: Pleadings and Appearance of Parties 10 Hours
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● Rules of pleading- signing and verification.- Alternative pleadings - Construction of pleadings -

Plaint: particulars-Admission, Return and rejection -Written statement: particulars, rules of evidence-Set off
and counter claim: distinction - Discovery, inspection and production of documents-Interrogatories-
Privileged documents – Affidavits
● Appearance, examination and trial units -Appearance - Ex-parte procedure -Summary and
attendance of witnesses -Trial -Adjournments -Interim orders: commission, arrest or attachment before
judgment, injunction and appointment of receiver- Interests and costs.
Module – 3: Judgement, Decree and Execution 10 Hours
● Judgment
● Decree
● Execution :The concept- General principles-Power for execution of decrees -Procedure for
execution - Enforcement, arrest and detection - Attachment –Sale-Delivery of property -Stay of execution
Module – 4: Suits in Particular Cases 10 Hours
● Suits in particular cases units-By or against government-By aliens & by or against foreign rulers or
ambassadors -Public nuisance-Suits by or against firm -Suits in forma pauperis –Mortgages- Interpleader
suits -Suits relating to public charities
Module – 5: Appeals, Review, Reference and Revision 10 Hours
● Appeals -Appeals from original decree-Appeals from appellate decree -Appeals from orders-
General provisions relating to appeal-Appeal to the Supreme Court –Miscellaneous
● Review, Reference and Revision
Module – 6: MISCELLANEOUS and LIMITATION Act 10 Hours
● Transfer of cases-Restitution-Caveat-Inherent powers of courts Units

● Law reform: Law Commission on Civil Procedure-amendments
● Limitation Act : The concept - the law assists the vigilant and not those who sleep over the rights-
Object-Distinction with latches, acquiescence, prescription-Extension and suspension of limitation-
Sufficient cause for not filing the proceedings-Illness-Mistaken legal advice- Mistaken view of law -
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Poverty, minority and Purdha -Imprisonment - Defective vakalatnama - Legal liabilities - Foreign rule of
limitation: contract entered into under a foreign law -Acknowledgement - essential requisites -Continuing
tort and continuing breach of contract.
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Text Books:
▪ Code of Civil Procedure-C.K.Takwani
▪ Code of Civil Procedure- Bare Act
▪ Code of Civil Procedure- Mulla
▪ Karnataka Civil Rules of Practice-Bare Act
References:
❖ Sarkar's Law of Civil Procedure
❖ P.K.Bakshi-Civil Procedure Code
❖ Majumdar, P.K and Kataria, R.P- Commentary on the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
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Course Code: 5BLB405 Course Title: Law of Crimes II (Code of Criminal Procedure)
Course Frame Work:
Prerequisites:
● To enable the student to grasp the concepts and principles of Criminal Procedure law.
● To ensure that the student is acquainted with the latest developments and emerging trends in the
Criminal justice administration.
Course Outcomes:
● Understand and apply the procedural aspects of criminal prosecution right from initiation,
conviction and sentencing.
● Analyze and interpret the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and understand the powerful
presence of the judiciary.
● To understand the powers of the Police under the Code and declare that investigation is the
prerogative of the Police.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Object, Extent and Scope 8 Hours
● General: Purpose and special importance of Criminal Procedure and its applicability;
● Constitution of Criminal Courts
● Functionaries under the Code
Module –2: Pre-Trial Proceedings 6 Hours
● General Observations
● Ensuring accused’s presence at the trial
● Arrest and the rights of the arrested person
● Search, Seizure and Production of materials
● Investigation by Police
● Local jurisdiction of the Courts and the Police
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Module – 3: Cognizance of Offences 5 Hours
● Cognizance of Offence by a magistrate

● Transfer of cases after taking cognizance
● Cognizance of Offence by Court of Session
● Limitations on the power to take cognizance
Module – 4: Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates 5 Hours
● Scrutiny of Complaint before issue of Process

● Issue of Process and procedure thereafter
● Commitment of Case to Court of Session
Module – 5: Bail 8 Hours
● Object and meaning of Bail

● Bailable and Nonbailable Offences
● Anticipatory Bail
● Powers of the various courts to grant Bail and Cancellation of Bail
Module – 6: Trial Procedures 10 Hours
● Principle features of Fair Trial

● Charge
● Disposal of Criminal Cases without Trial
● Pre-liminary Pleas to bar trial
● Trial procedures before different Courts(Sessions, Warrant and Summons Cases
and Summary trial)
Module -7: Judgement and Appeals 8 Hours
● Judgement
● Appeals, Revision and Transfer of Cases
● Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation
Module – 8: Preventive and Precautionary measures 6 Hours

● Security for keeping peace and good behaviour
● Irregular Proceedings
● Public Nuisance and procedure followed for removal of nuisance
● Probationary Orders passed under the CrPC with special reference to specific
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provisions of Probation of Offenders Act

Module – 9: Maintenance 4 Hours
● Maintenance of Wife, Children and Parents
● Inherent Powers of the High Court
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Text Books:
▪ R.V. Kelkar’s Criminal Procedure revised by K.N.Chandrasekhar Pillai
▪ Ratanlal and Dhirajlal, The Code of Criminal Procedure Code
References:
❖ Sarkar, The Code of Criminal Procedure
❖ Woodroffe’s Commentaries on Criminal Procedure
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Fifth Semester Syllabus
(2020-2021)
Course Code: 5BLB501 Course Title: Law of Evidence

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● Have a good understanding of the elementary principle of the Law of Evidence as laid down in
the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
● Have a good understanding of working of the important provisions of the Indian Evidence Act,
1872
● Have a good understanding of the leading cases where important provisions of the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872 have been interpreted by the Supreme Court of India and the doctrine of the Court in
this particular area of law
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the ways in which evidence can be presented; how to read it actively and with
purpose.
● Research, analyse and apply evidentiary standards to complex issues and present a persuasive
written and oral argument for the admission or exclusion of the evidence
● Construct an argument for or against the relevance of a particular piece of evidence and be able to
construct an argument for or against the admissibility of a range of types of evidence
● Analyse and evaluate the rules governing examination in chief, cross examination and re-
examination, and establish the procedures in the conduct of a civil or criminal trial.
● Determine and evaluate the main considerations to be exercised by a legal practitioner when
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preparing a case for trial.
Syllabus: Hours
Module – 1 (Sec 1 to 5) 8
● Distinction between substantive and procedural law
● Significance of Evidence Law under the Adversarial System and Inquisitorial System of Justice
● Definition and Conceptual understanding of terms - ‘Facts’, ‘Facts in issue’, ‘Relevant Fact’,
‘Evidence-Oral and Documentary’, ‘Proved’, ‘Disproved’ and ‘Not Proved’
● Applicability of Evidence Law to Civil and Criminal cases
● Union of India v. T. R. Varma, AIR 1952 SC 882
● Poornal Mal v. Director of Inspection, AIR 1974 SC 348
● State of Punjab v. Baldev Singh, AIR 1999 SC 2378
Module – 2 (Sec 6-16) 6
● Doctrine of res gestae

● Motive, Preparation & Conduct
● Evidence of Common Intention
● Conspiracy
● Plea of Alibi
● G. V. Rao v. State of Andhra Pradesh, AIR 1996 SC 2791

● Daya Singh v. State of Haryana, AIR 2001 SC 1188
Module – 3 (Sec 17-44) 10
● Admissions
● Confessions
● Dying Declarations
● Sahoo v. State of U.P., AIR 1966 SC 40
● Sita Ram Bhau Patil v. Ramchandra Nago Patil, AIR 1977 SC 1712
● Kushal Rao v. State of Bombay, AIR 1958 SC 22
● Harbans Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1962 SC 439
● State of U.P. v. Deoman Upadhyaya, AIR 1960 SC 1125
● Haricharan Kurmi v. State of Bihar, AIR 1964 SC 1184
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● Aghnoo Nagesia v. State of Bihar, AIR 1966 SC 119

● Bheru Singh v. State of Rajasthan, (1994) 2 SCC 467
● State of Punjab v. Barkat Ram, AIR 1962 SC 276
● Raja Ram Jaiswal v. State of Bihar, AIR 1964 SC 828
● State of Bombay v. Kathi Kalu Oghad, AIR 1961 SC 1808
Module – 4 (Sec 45-55) 4
● Expert Testimony
● Opinion of third person
● Character when relevant
● Sri Chand Batra v. State of U.P., AIR 1974 SC 639
● State of H.P. v. Jai Lal, AIR 1974 SC 639
● Selvi v. State of Karnataka, AIR 2010 SC 1974
Module – 5 (Sec 56-100) 8
● Presumptions
● Oral and documentary evidence
● Kali Ram v. State of H.P., AIR 1973 SC 2773
● S. N. Bose v. State of Bihar, AIR 1968 SC 1292
● K. L. Rallaram v. Custodia, Evacuee Property, Bombay, AIR 1961 SC 1316
● Hans Raj v. State of Haryana, (2004) 12 SCC 257
● Bai Hira Devi v. Official Assignee of Bombay, AIR 1958 SC 448
● B. Gangaram v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1983 SC 906
● Gulzar Khan v. Vijay Laxmi, 2013 (4) ALJ 417 (Allahabad High Court)
● Bhawanbhai Premabhai v. Bai Vahali, AIR 1955 Bom. 320 (Bombay High Court)
● State of Bihar v. Radha Krishna Singh, AIR 1983 SC 684
● Marvari Kumhar v. B. G. Ganeshpuri, AIR 2000 SC 2629
Module 6 (Sec 101 – 117) 8
● Burden of Proof
● Facts prohibited form proving: Estoppel
● Gavate v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1977 SC 183
● Shambhu Nath Mehra v. State of Ajmer, AIR 1956 SC 404
● Amba Lal v. Union of India, AIR 1961 SC 264
● Collector of Customs, Madras v. D. Bhoormal, AIR 1974 SC 859
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● Deshpande v. Deshpande, AIR 1954 SC 82

● Shreedhar v. Munireddy, AIR 2003 SC 578
Module 7 (Sec 118 – 134) 8
● Witnesses
● Privileged Communications
● Accomplice
● Ramchandra Rambux v. Champabai, AIR 1965 SC 354
● Rameshwar v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1952 SC 54
● Laxmipat Choraria v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1968 SC 938
● R. D. Nayak v. State of Gujarat, AIR 2004 SC 23
● Ram Bharosey v. State of U.P., AIR 1954 SC 704
● State of Punjab v. Sodhi Sukhdev Singh, AIR 1961 SC 493
Module 8 (Sec 135-167) 10
● General principles of examination and cross examination
● Varkey Joseph v. State of Kerala, AIR 1993 SC 1892

● Pannayar v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 2010 SC 85
● B. B. Hirjibhai v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1983 SC 753
● J. K. Govani v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1968 SC 178
● Ram Chander v. State of Haryana, AIR 1981 SC 1036
● Raghunandan v. State of U.P., AIR 1974 SC 436
NOTE: List of cases are indicative only. The course teacher must endeavour to ensure that all relevant
and recent judgements of the appropriate forums are included while teaching.
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1. Rattan Lal Dheeraj Lal, Law of Evidence
2. PS Achutan Pillai , Law of Evidence
3. Vepa P. Sarathi, Law of Evidence…
4. Avtar Singh, Principles of Law of Evidence
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References:
1. M. Monir, Law of Evidence …
2. Sarkar-Law of Evidence
3. M Rama Jois - Legal and Constitutional History of India
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Course Code: 5BLB502 Course Title: Environmental Law

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● Understanding environmental issues and conceptualise the legal responsibilities towards them.
● Awareness of Indian and International Approaches towards environmental law
● Incorporation of emerging environmental principles and sustainable development as a goal of
environmental law
Course Outcomes:
● Explain the various environmental legislations and legal obligations
● Understand and apply the principle of sustainable development
● Conceptualize international legal principles of environmental law within the municipal framework
● Understand the challenges to environment from an Indian perspective
Syllabus: Hours
Module – 1 Environment and Pollution 5
Environment – Meaning and Scope; Pollution – Air, Water, Environmental - Meaning, Causes and
Effects; Dimensions and Magnitude of the Problem of Environmental Degradation; Climate Change
Module – 2 International Environmental Law 16
U.N. Conference on Human Environment, 1972 – Stockholm Principles, Establishment of Environmental
Institutions like UNEP; Ozone Protection – Montreal Protocol for the Protection of Ozone Layer, 1987 as
amended; U.N. Conference on Environment and Development, 1992 - Rio Principles; U.N. Convention on
Biological Diversity,1992; Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, 2000; U.N. Convention on Climate
Change1992, Kyoto Protocol, 1997; Forest Principles; Agenda 21; Aarhus Convention; Johannesburg
Conference, 2002; Rio+20-United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development; Paris Agreement
Module – 3 Constitutional Perspective 16

Fundamental Rights - Article 14 (Right to equality, non-arbitrary and non-discriminatory treatment),
Article 19(1)(g) (Freedom to carry on trade or business), Article 21 (Right to life, livelihood and
wholesome environment) and Article 32 (Right to Constitutional remedies); Directive Principles of State
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Policy – Article 47, 48-A; Fundamental Duty – Article 51-A(g); Article 226 (Powers of High Courts);
Public Interest Litigation; Locus Standi; Fundamental Principles of Environmental Protection;
Development v. Environment; Sustainable Development –Inter-generational and Intergenerational Equity;
Precautionary Principle; Polluter Pays Principle; Public Trust Doctrine; Principle of No fault and Absolute
Liability
Module – 4 Environmental Legislation 13

● Water; The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 – Water Pollution – Meaning;
Central and State Pollution Control Boards –Constitution, Powers and Functions; Water Pollution Control
Areas; The Water Cess (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1977
● Air; The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981- Air Pollution – Meaning, Causes
and Effects; Central and State Pollution Control Boards - Functions; Air Pollution Control Area; Consent
Requirement; Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000; Offences/Penalties; Vehicular
pollution
● Environment; The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 – Aims and Objects; Meaning of
“Environment” and “Environmental Pollutant”; Powers and Functions of the Central Government;
Environment Authority - Constitution; Delegation Powers; Offences/Penalties; Effectiveness of the Act;
● NGT; The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010; Aims and Objects; Jurisdiction, Establishment of
the Tribunal; Powers and Proceedings of the Tribunal; Penalty
Module – 5 Protection and Conservation of Forests, Biodiversity and

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Wildlife
● The Indian Forest Act, 1927; The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; Kinds of Forest Land -
Private, Reserved, Village, Protected; Dereservation of Forests - Use of Forest Land for Non-Forest
purposes; Rights of Tribals, Forest Dwellers; The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Dwellers
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006; Use of Forest Land - Mining, Eco-Tourism, Mega Projects.
● The Biological Diversity Act, 2002; Regulation of genetically modified organisms; The
Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-Organisms Genetically Engineered
Organisms or Cells Rules, 1989.
● Protection of Wildlife - The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972; Sanctuaries and National Parks;
Licensing of Zoos and Parks.
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Components Internal Tests Assignments ... Quiz/Seminar Total Marks
(IAT) (CCE)
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
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Text Books:
5. Shyam Diwan and Armin Rosencranz, Environmental Law and Policy in India – Cases, Materials
and Statutes (2nd ed., 2001)
6. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law Case Book (2nd ed., 2006)
7. Gurdip Singh, Environmental Law in India (2005)
8. P. Leelakrishnan, Environmental Law in India (3rd ed., 2008)
9. Stuart Bell & Donald Mc Gillivray, Environmental Law (7 th ed., 2008)
References:
4. Singh, R. B., and Suresh Misra. Environmental Law in India. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Co.,
1996.
5. Riversz, Richard L., et.al. (eds.) Environmental Law: The Economy and Sustainable
Development. Cambridge: CUP, 2000.
6. World Commission on Environment and Development. Our Common Future. Oxford. 1987
7. The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
8. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
9. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
10. The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
11. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
12. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (18 of 2003)
13. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
14. The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
15. The Indian Forest Act, 1927
16. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
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Course Code: 5BLB503 Course Title: Labour Law II

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Direct Teaching Hours:60 Total Contact Hours: 60
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● This course focuses on wages, wage policies, compensation, social security and retirement benefits
during the course of the employment and working conditions of employees.
● The course aims to introduce the students to the concept of welfare of workers, which is all more
important in the era of privatization through various Statutes.
Course Outcomes:
● Analyse the judicial delineation of an employer’s liability as against an accident arising out of and
in the course of employment.
● Understand the rationale behind and the need for minimum wages.
● Understand the social security for women workers with reference to maternity benefit.
● Understand the main health, safety and welfare provisions for workers in factories and the
applicability of the provisions.
● Analyse the application of law of prohibition of child labour, the judicial pronouncement in this
arena and the advantages and disadvantages of the amendment made to the Child Labour (Prohibition and
Regulation) Act.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 10 Hours
● Introduction.
● Main features of the Act.
● Important definitions under the Act- Dependant, Workmen, Partial Disablement and Total
disablement.
● Employer’s liability for compensation- Scope of arising out of and in the course of employment,
Doctrine of Notional Extension, When Employer is not liable.
● Employer’s Liability when contract or is engaged.
● Amount of compensation
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● Distribution of compensation
● Procedure in proceeding before commissioner
● Appeals.
Module – 2: The Minimum Wages Act, 1936 5 Hours

● Object, Salient features and Constitutionality validity of the Act.
● Important definitions under the Act.
● Procedure for fixation and Revision of Minimum wages.
● Fixation of wage period.
● Time of payment of wage.
● Deductions, which may be made from wages.
● Maximum amount of deduction.
Module – 3: The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 5 Hours

● Object, Scope and Application of the Act
● Definition of Wage
● Responsibility for Payment of Wages
● Fixation of Wage Period
● Time of Payment of Wage
● Deductions which may be made from Wages
● Maximum Amount of Deduction
● Authorities under the Act.
Module – 4: The Factories Act, 1948 10 Hours

● Approval, Licensing and Registration of Factories
● Concept of “Factory”, “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
● Annual Leave with Wages
● Additional Provisions Regulating Employment of Women in Factory
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● Penalties and Procedure.

Module – 5: Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 10 Hours
● Objects and Salient features of the Act.
● Corporation, Standing Committee and Medical Benefit Council.
● ESI fund
● Contribution, Recovery of contribution.
● Benefits under the Act.
Module – 6: Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 5 Hours
● Prohibition of employment during certain periods.
● Right to payment of maternity benefit
● Powers and duties of inspectors.
● Power of make rules.
Module – 7: The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous
5 Hours
Provisions Act, 1952
● EPF Scheme.
● Authorities under the Act.
● Employees Pension Scheme.
● Protection against attachment.
● Priority of payment if contributions over other debts.
● Penalties, offences by companies.
● Establishment exempted from EPF Act.
● Transfer of Account and Liability in case of transfer of establishment.
Module – 8: The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act,
5 Hours
1986
● Introduction.
● Object, Salient features of the Act.
● Important Definitions under the Act.
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● Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations and processes.

● Regulation of conditions of work of children.
● Penalties.
● Amendment to this Act- The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 and
criticism.
Module – 9: The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 5 Hours
● Introduction.
● Definitions under the Act.
● Payment of Gratuity.
● Determination of the amount of gratuity.
● Authorities.
● Penalties.
Components Internal Tests Assignments ... Quiz/Seminar Total Marks
(IAT) (CCE)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
10. P.L. Malik- Industrial Law.
11. S.N Mishra - Labour and Industrial Laws
12. Dr. Goswami, Labour and Industrial Law
References:
17. S.C. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, 6th
Edn., 2012
18. Chaturvedi, Labour and Industrial Law, Central Law Agency, 2004
19. S.C. Srivastava, Commentaries on the Factories Act, 1948, Universal Law Publishing House, Delhi,
2002
20. H.L. Kumar, Workmen’s Compensation Act, 192, Universal Law Publishing, 2009.
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Course Code: 5BLB504 Course Title: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance
Course Frame Work:

Contact Hours/Week: 4 Direct Teaching Hours:60 Total Contact Hours:60
Pre requisites:
Translation of thoughts into words- spoken and written is an essential ingredient of an effective lawyer. The
students should be trained in drafting of pleadings and conveyances and other essential documents.
This course aims at acquainting the students about the various fundamentals of drafting to develop the skills
of pleading and conveyancing. It provides an insight into the functions and objectives of pleadings and
suggests tools to help approach the task of drafting pleadings. The course contents of this study material
have been so designed as to provide practical orientation and develop necessary acumen ship in drafting
legal documents. The object is to present substantive law in the context of pleadings and
conveyancing and to show how those transactions are influenced by the legal considerations. A well drafted
document instantly attracts the attention of the court.
Course Outcomes:
● To make them understand general principles of drafting and relevant substantive Acts, rules and
procedures
● Employ the skills in drafting, pleadings, indispensable in litigation work.
● Apply the legal drafting abilities, during appearances before various, courts, tribunals & quasi
judicial bodies.
● Recognize the ways to move the civil and criminal justice system with aid of drafting.
● Classify the formats for drafting various applications and documents
● Drafting is required for all the activities related to legal professional be litigation or non-litigation
Syllabus:
Module – 1: 15 Pleadings
● Lawyers Notice
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● Plaint
● Written Statement
● Interlocutory Application with verifying affidavit
● Original Petition
● Execution Petition
● Petition under Art.226 of the Constitution of India
● Petition under Art.32 of the Constitution of India.
● Civil Miscellaneous First Appeals (MFA)
● Civil Regular First Appeal (RFA)
● P.C.R. Private Complaint, Bail Application with Surety Affidavit
● Criminal Revision Petition
● Criminal Memorandum of Appeal
● Petition under Protection Under PWDV Act 2005
● Public Interest Litigation petition
Module – 2: CONVEYANCE
● Sale Deed
● Mortgage Deed
● Lease Deed
● Gift Deed
● Power of Attorney
● WILL
● Trust Deed
● Partition Deed
● Rectification Deed
● Partnership Deed
● Non Disclosure Agreement
● Retainer Agreement
● MoU Between owner and builder
● Master Service Agreement
● Contract of Sale of business with good Will
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Components Cumulative score of two Viva voce Total Marks
Internal Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks
Each Student shall undertake 45

15 practical exercises in
drafting of Pleadings 10 100
Each student shall undertake

15 practical exercises in 45
Conveyancing
Text Books:
● Sarkar’s Guide to Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing: Forms and Precedents: Part 1 & 2
References:
● Chaturvedi A.N Pleading, Conveyancing ad drafting and legal Professional Ethics
● Chaturvedi R.N, Pleading, Drafting and Conveyancing
● Moga P.C, The Law of Pleadings in India
● Singh. B.P, Pleadings, Conveyancing and Drafting
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Course Code: 5BLB505 Course Title: IPR and Cyber law

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● To enable the understanding of the student about the intellectual rights, it’s theoretical foundation
and legal protection.
● To educate the students about the enormous potential of IPR and its commercialisation..
● To make them understand the intricacies of IPR and respective regulatory framework in India.
Course Outcomes:
● It seeks to impart the knowledge about the theoretical foundation and legal protection pertaining
to IPR
● It aims at holistic understanding of the gamut of IP rights namely: Copyright, Patent, Design,
trademark, geographical Indication, trade secrets and others.
● It aims to identify IP rights as effective policy tool for economic progress of the country.
Syllabus: 60 Hours
20 hours
Module 1 : Introduction to Copyright
▪ Overview of IPR: Theoretical foundation of property , theory of property, nature of IPR, Scope,
kinds of IPR.
▪ Nature of Copyright, definition, Subject Matter of Copyright: literary, musical, artistic, dramatic,
cinematographic, sound recording
▪ Economic and Moral Rights
▪ Authorship and Ownership
▪ Term of Copyright and Assignment
▪ Licensing and its kinds
▪ Infringement and Remedies
▪ Exceptions: Fair Dealing
Module 2: Introduction to Patent 15 hours
▪ Definitions
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▪ Criteria for Patents,

▪ Patentable Inventions and Non-Patentable Inventions
▪ Compulsory license
▪ Procedure for Filing Patent Application
▪ Revocation of Patent
▪ Licensing, Compulsory Licensing
▪ Rights of Patentee, Patent Infringement and Defences
▪ Bolar exemption, Parallel Import
▪ First sale doctrine, National and International exhaustion
Module 3: Introduction to Trademark and Design 10 hours

▪ Introduction to Trademark Law : nature, scope, criteria, salient features
▪ Conventional and Unconventional Trademarks
▪ Well Known Trademarks
▪ Registration of Trademarks, Procedure, Grounds of Refusal
▪ Infringement and Exceptions to Infringement Actions
▪ Passing Off
▪ Assignment and Licensing
▪ Introduction to design: Definition, Registration of Designs and Procedure,
▪ Cancellation of Registration of Design,
▪ Overlapping Between Designs Copyrights and Trademark
Module 4: Geographical Indication and Trade Secret 5 hours

▪ Geographical Indication: definition, criteria , kinds of GI
▪ Registration, procedure and duration of registration
▪ Prohibition of registration
▪ Trade secret: concept, essentials, criteria, subject matter
▪ Registration, duration and Infringement
Module 4: IPR and Cyber Laws 10 hours
▪ Patent and copyright issues in cyberspace: Computer programs,
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▪ Computer Software, Computer application

▪ Piracy in movies
▪ Trademark issues relating to Domain name: cyber squatting ,
▪ meta tags, reverse domain name
▪ Cyber theft in IPR
Components ... Quiz/Seminar Total Marks
Internal Tests Assignments
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B
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a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
1. N.S. Gopalakrishnan & T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book Company,
2014 (2nd Edn)
2. B.L. Wadhera, Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Universal Law Publishing, 2014 (5th Edn)
3. S. Narayan, Intellectual Property Law in India, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad, 2005 (3rd Edn)
4. V.K. Ahuja, Law Relating to Intellectual Property Law, Lexis Nexis, 2013 (2nd Edn)
References:
1. Elizabeth Veghese, Law of Patents, Eastern India Company, 2012 (2nd Edn)
2. Jayashree Watal, Intellectual Property Rights in the WTO and Developing Countries, Oxford
University Press, 2001
3. P. Narayanan, Law of Trademarks (The Trademarks Act 1999) and Passing Off, Eastern Law,
Calcutta, 2006
4. W.R. Cornish, Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyright, Trademark and Allied Rights, Universal
Law Publishing 2001
5. C.S. Lal, Intellectual Property Handbook: Copyright, Designs, Patents & Trademarks, Law
Publishers, Allahabad, 2000
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Sixth Semester Syllabus

(2020-2021)
Course Code: 5BLB601 Course Title: Law of Taxation

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● To know the legal regime of Tax; the policies, Laws and rules for Taxation process.
● To understand whether direct taxation is a powerful incentive or disincentive to economic growth.
● To make a detailed study of tax policy and tax in India.
● To understand the latest Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime
● To impart conceptual understanding to the students of the provisions of both direct and indirect _
tax laws.
● To know the impact of taxation on Business transactions.
● To provide a comprehensive picture of taxation in India.
Course Outcomes:
● Know the primary purpose of taxation and its purpose
● Make law students understand and learn on Taxes in India which are levied by the Central
Government and the state governments, and the local authorities such as the Municipality
● Learn the latest development on taxation law in India.
● Understand Goods and Services Tax (GST) as an indirect tax (or consumption tax) imposed
in India on the supply of goods and services.
Syllabus: Hours
Module – 1 General Concepts 10
● Concept of Tax, nature and characteristics, Tax evasion and tax avoidance
● Different types- Direct and Indirect taxes - tax, fee and cess
● Scope of taxing powers of Parliament, State Legislatures and Local bodies, immunity of state
instrumentalities - fundamental rights and the power of taxation, Inter-state commerce and taxation,
delegation of taxing power
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● Interpretation of taxing statutes

Module – 2 Direct Tax Regime 15
● The Income Tax ‘Act 1961: Basic concepts and Definitions
● Residential Status and incidence of tax
● Heads of income - Income from Salaries, Income from House Property, Income from Business or
profession, Income from Capital gains and Income from other sources
● Incomes exempt from tax
● Agricultural income and its taxability
● Permissible deductions
● Deemed assesse/Clubbing of income
Module – 3 Direct Tax Regime 10

● Set off and carry forward of Loss
● Return of Income, assessment - Kinds of assessment, ITR-forms, Electronic filing, Refund
● Advance payment of tax, TDS, PAN and Aadhaar
● Income tax authorities-Appointment-powers and functions
● Appeal, revision offences and penalties
Module – 4 Indirect Tax Regime 15
● Pre Goods and Services Tax regime

● Concept of Goods and Services Tax - The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Act 2017
● The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act,
2017 and The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, Dual model of taxation, GST Council
● Taxable event, Place, Time and value of Supply, Reverse charge, Exemptions from GST,
Composition Scheme
● Input tax credit
● Registration, Tax Invoice, credit and debit notes
● IGST /SGST /UTGST/ compensation Law to State Governments GSTN-Goods and Services Tax
Network Portal
● Payment of tax, returns, Assessment and Returns
● Benefits of GST to trade, industry, e-commerce & Service Sector and the consumers at large
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Module – 5 Customs Law: 10

● Background of Customs Law, The Customs Act 1962, The Customs Tariff Act, 1975
● Definitions, types of duties, Classification of Goods (HSN), Valuation and Methods of Valuation
● Customs Procedures, Entry, Customs Station, Transit and Transhipment, Boat notes, Coastal
Goods, Import Manifest, Home Consumption, Procedure for import and export, Assessment of Duty and
collection of customs, Warehousing
● Nature and restrictions on exports and imports, Exemptions
● Clearance of goods from the port, including baggage, Goods imported or exported by post and
Courier Duty drawback provisions, Authorities-Powers and functions, SEZ Units
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
21. Dr. V. K Singhania - Students Guide to Income Tax and GST
22. V. S. Datey – GST Law and Practice with Customs and FTP
23. Sumit Dutt Majumder, GST in India, 2nd Edn., New Delhi: Centax Publications Pvt. Ld,
2016/2017.
24. R. K. Jha and B.K. Singh, A Bird’s Eye view of GST, Ist edn., (Hyderabad: Asia Law House,
2017).
References:
1. Arvind P Datar, Kanga and Palkhivala’s The Law and Practice of Income Tax, 10th edn.,
(Nagpur: LexisNexis, 2014).
2. Sampath Iyengar’ S, “Law of Income Tax, 11th edn (New Delh: Bharat Law House Pvt Ltd,
2011).
3. Girish Ahuja and Ravi Gupta- Systematic Approach to Income – Tax and Sales –tax.
4. T. N. Manoharan- Students Handbook on Income Tax Law.
5. B. B. Lal – Direct Taxes- Practice and Planning.
6. Dr. H. C Malhotra and Dr. S. P. Goyal- Direct Taxes.
7. Sharad Bhargava- Income Tax for Students.
8. V. Balachandran- Indirect Taxes.
9. P. L. Malik- Commentaries of Customs Act.
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Course Code: 5BLB602 Course Title: Professional Ethics and Accountancy for
Lawyers
Course Frame Work:

Pre requisites:
● Legal Profession plays an important role in administration of justice.
● The legal practitioners, their position in Ancient India and how they contributed for the country in
the best possible way with high morals. Morals play the most important role for becoming a lawyer
successful.
● It also discusses the ethics of lawyers, what are their duties towards court, client, opponents and
colleagues. Advocates Act, 1961 provides for Bar Council Rules for the proper conduct of the Advocates
and they are bind by these duties. In case they do not follow, then there is remedy in the form of punishment
which has been discussed with the help of case laws.
● The Bar has set enviable standards of ethics and scrupulously adhere to them as also enforce them.
The Bar should live up to the expectations of the society. The society has a right to expect of the
professionals such ideal behaviour. The course is designed to imbue students with these high values forming
the basis of the profession so that they can live up to those standards in their professional life.
Course Outcomes:
● Every profession has rules of ethics to which its members are bound and the one who violates them
will be imposed with liability in various forms.
● Likewise, a lawyer who does not follow ethical and other rules of professional conduct can be
censured and can also be suspended from law practice or even disbarred.
● This course will introduce students to the rules of professional ethics which applies to lawyers in
India.
● This course is designed with a main purpose of making law students [on the verge of completing
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their law course] to get acquainted with, analyze and critically examine such rules of professional ethics.
Syllabus:
Module – 1:
The legal profession and its responsibilities; The equipment of the lawyer; Conduct in court; Professional
conduct in general; Privileges of a lawyer; The Advocates Act, 1961- Introduction, Bar Councils, Admission
and Enrolment of Advocates, Right to Practise, Conduct of Advocates etc.
Module – 2:
Duty to the Court; Duty to the profession; Duty to the opponent; Duty to the client; Duty to the self; Duty to
the public and the state, Bar and Bench Relation, Misconduct, Disciplinary Committee, Senior and other
Advocate and Restrictions.
1. Misconduct and Cheating by Advocate:

● In the matter of D, An Advocate, AIR 1956 SC 102
● V.C.Rangadurai v. D.Goplan and others, AIR 1979 SC 201.
● Chandra Shekhar Soni v. Bar Council of Rajasthan and Others, AIR 1983 SC 1012.
2. Misappropriated the clients money:
● P.J.Ratnam v. D.Kanikaram, AIR1964 SC 244.
3. Demand for money:
● N.B.Mirzan v. The disciplinary committee of Bar Council of Maharastra and Another, AIR 1972 SC
46
4. Soliciting the clients:
● Bar Council Of Maharastra v. M.V.Dabholkar, etc., AIR 1976 SC 242
Module – 3:
Contempt of Court Act, 1972: Definitions, remedies, punishments and important judgments of the Supreme
Court:
1. In Re an Advocate, AIR 1989 SC 245.

2. In Re Vinay Chandra Mishra, 1995 (Vol-I) IBR 118
3. Supreme Court Bar Association v. Union of India, AIR 1998 SC 1895.
4. Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India, AIR 2003 SC 739.
Module – 4: Selected opinions of the Disciplinary Committee of the Bar council of India:
SL.No. PARTICULARS
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NEGLIGENCE IN CONDUCTING CASE

1 DC Appeal No. 16/1993 25(1) 1 998 IB R 1 35
2 DC Appeal No. 8 /1994 25(1) 1 998 IB R 1 53
3 DC Appeal N o. 20/1994 24(3&4) 1997 I BR193
4 BCI Transfer Case N o. 7 6/1995 24(3&4) 1 997 I BR 2 01
5 BCI Transfer Case N o. 1 04/1990 23(1) 1 996 I BR 1 55
8 DC Appeal N o. 3 5/1987 16(3&4) 1 989 I BR 536
9 DC Appeal N o. 4 0/1986 14(3) 1 987 IB R 4 88
10 DC Appeal N o. 7 /1981 14(4) 1 987 IB R 7 35
11 DC Appeal No. 19/1993 23(1) 1996 IBR 152
12 DC Appeal No. 24/1987 16(2) 1989 IBR 273
13 DC Appeal No. 3/1988 16(2) 1989 IBR 285
WITHHOLDING OF DOCUMENTS
14 DC Appeal No 1 0/1986 & 10 A/ 1986 14(3) 1 987 I BR 4 91
15 DC Appeal No . 1 2/1986 14(4) 1 987 IB R 7 45
FAILURE TO RENDER ACCOUNTS,
MISAPPROPRIATION OF CLIENT’S MONEY, BREACH
OF TRUST, MISUSE OF CLIENT’S CONFIDENCE
16 DC Appeal N o. 1 3/1991 24(1&2) 1 997 I BR 2 71
17 DC Appeal N o. 2 4/1990 23(1) 1 996 IB R 1 35
18 DC Appeal N o. 4 1/1987 16(1) 1 989 IB R 1 22
19 DC Appeal N o. 2 1/1985 15(3&4) 1 988 I BR 3 59
21 DC Appeal N o. 2 8/1986 15(3&4) 1 988 I BR 3 74
22 DC Appeal N o. 3 8/1984 14(2) 1 987 IB R 3 19
23 DC Appeal N o. 7 /1986 14(3) 1 987 IB R 4 96
MISLEADING CLIENT, CHEATING THE CLIENT,
MAKING FALSE ASSURANCES
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27 DC Appeal N o. 2 3/1987 15(1&2) 1 988 I BR 1 87
28 DC Appeal N o. 3 4/1985 14(4) 1 987 IB R 7 57
THREATENING CLIENT, BLACKMAILING THE CLIENT
DISREGARD OF CLIENT’S INTEREST
30 DC Appeal N o. 3 3/1986 15(3&4) 1 988 I BR 3 54
WITHDRAWAL FROM CASE WITHOUT SUFFICIENT
REASON AND SUFFICIENT NOTICE
REPRESENTING THE OTHER SIDE, CHANGING OF
SIDE, APPEARING FOR BOTH SIDES
35 DC Appeal N o. 6 /1981 15(1&2) 1 988 IB R 1 93
36 DC Appeal N o. 6 4/1974 14(2) 1 987 IB R 3 14
MISGUIDING COURT
37 BCI Transfer Case e N o. 4 0/1991 25(1) 1 998 I BR 1 39
38 BCI Transfer Case N o. 6 /1984 16(3&4) 1 989 I BR 5 50
INTERFERING WITH THE DECISION BY INFLUENCING
THE JUDGE
39 DC Appeal N o. 4 6/1986 16(2) 1 989 IB R 2 80
40 BCI Transfer Case N o. 2 /1980 16(2) 1 989 I BR 2 89
MAKING SCANDALOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE
PRESIDING OFFICER
42 DC Appeal N o. 4 1/1986 15(1&2) 1 988 I BR 2 00
CONDUCT UNBECOMING OF AN ADVOCATE,
LOWERING DIGNITY OF PROFESSION
44 DC Appeal N o. 1 4/1988 16(2) 1 989 IB R 2 58
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45 DC Appeal N o. 1 0/1988 16(3&4) 1 989 I BR 5 72

ACTING IN A CASE IN WHICH THE ADVOCATE HAS
PECUNIARY INTEREST, SHARING PROFITS OF CASE
AND LENDING MONEY TO THE CLIENT
46 DC Appeal N o. 2 3/1988 16(3&4) 1 989 I BR 5 32
CONVICTION FOR OFFENCE INVOLVING MORAL
TURPITUDE
48 DC Appeal N o. 4 5/1974 15(1&2) 1 988 I BR 1 82
FORGERY
49 BCI Transfer Case N o. 2 /1988 16(1) 1 989 I BR 1 02
OTHER MISCONDUCT -MAKING ALLEGATIONS
AGAINST VARIOUS AUTHORITIES
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Module – 5: Accountancy for lawyers-
● Need for maintenance of accounts- Books of accounts that need to be Maintained- Cash Book,
journal and ledger
● Elementary aspects of bookkeeping: Meaning, object, journal, double entry system, closing of
accounts
● The cash and bulk transaction- The Cash book- Journal proper especially with reference to client’s
accounts- Ledger, Trial balance and final accounts- Commercial mathematics.
Components Cumulative score 5 Assignments Viva Quiz/Seminar Total Marks

of two Internal (CCE) voce
Tests(IAT)

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Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
● K.V.Krishnaswamy Iyer- Professional Conduct and Advocacy.
● B.S.Raman- Accountancy
References:
● The Advocates Act, 1961.
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● Sanjiva Row’s, The Advocates Act, 1961, 9th Edition

● N. R. Madhava Menon- Clinical Legal Education.
● Dr. B. Malik- Art of Lawyer (New Delhi, Universal Book Agency, 1999) - Relevant articles
● Contempt of Court Act, 1971
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Course Code: 5BLB603 Course Title: Moot Court, Observation of Trial and Client
Interview
Course Frame Work:

Pre requisites:
This course is designed towards developing advocacy skills in the students. Moot Courts are simulation
exercises geared up to endow students with facility in preparation of written submissions and planning,
organising and marshalling arguments in the given time so as to convince the presiding officer.
The students should familiarize themselves with the various stages of trial in civil and criminal cases.
They should be exposed to real court experience. Further they should imbibe the skills of client
interviewing. This component may be planned to be part of the internship
Course Outcomes:
● Moot court is one of the key activities (the others being law review and clinical work ). The
students may spend a semester researching and writing the written submissions or memorials, and
practicing their oral arguments, or may prepare both within the span of a few weeks.
● Mooting is a form of an Oral proceeding to see how efficient a student is in fighting an argument
based on law
● For a student who is going to become a lawyer in the near future, mooting is very important as an
integral part of their education because it will help them and make them work easy and present in a real
courtroom.
● The advantages of mooting are networking, researching and writing skills, building confidence,
practical knowledge, motivation, team work and creative thinking.
Syllabus:
Module – 1: Moot Court
● Three moot courts shall be conducted.
● Written submission and oral presentation shall be made for each moot court.
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Module – 2: Observation of trial
● The student should attend trial in two courts: Civil and Criminal
● In the Civil Court the student shall observe proceedings on interlocutory application, Evidence
and Final arguments.
● In Criminal Court the students shall observe proceedings on bail application in an non-bailable
offences, Evidence and Final Arguments
● The student shall maintain a record and enter the various steps observed during their attendance
on different days in the court.
Module – 3: Client interviewing
● The student shall observe two sessions of client interviewing at the Lawyer’s Office/Legal Aid
Office and record the proceedings.
● The student shall observe the preparation of documents and complication of case file by the
Advocate and procedure for filing of the suit/petition in the Court.
● The student shall submit internship reports along with certificates issued by the respective
organisation/Advocate.
Components Cumulative 5 Viva voce Quiz/Seminar Total Marks

score of two Assignments
Internal (CCE)
Tests(IAT)
Max. Marks - 100

30
Moot Court
30 10
Observation of trial
30
Client Interviewing
& internship
120
Text Books:
The Moot Court Advisor's Handbook: Guide for Law Students, Faculty, and Practitioners Paperback, 28
Feb 2015
by Legal Writing Institute (Author), James Dimitri (Author), Melissa Greipp (Author), Susie
Salmon (Author)
References:
● Kailash Rai, Moot Court: Pre-Trial Preparation and Participation In Trial Proceedings
● Kaye Tim, Blackstone's Book of Moots
● Tanuj Kalia, Law as a Career,
● Abhinandan Malik, Moot Courts and Mooting
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Course Code: 5BLB621 Course Title: Law of Insurance
Course Frame Work: Law of Insurance

Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● Understanding the field of Insurance as a future lawyer
● To know and learn how insurance is beneficial to different aspects of life of a person in terms of
life, property protection and health etc
Course Outcomes:
● Learn the legal aspects of insurance
● Learn the regulatory framework of insurance sector
● Claim Settlement aspects of insurance in view of policy holder and Insurance companies.
● Appreciate the importance of insurance in society, its role and understand the role of a lawyer in
the field of insurance.
Syllabus: Hours
Module – 1 8
History and Development of Insurance in Western Countries and India

Meaning ,Definition and Nature of Insurance Contract-Principle of Good faith-
Insurance as Indemnity Contract, Wager and Contingent Contract
Types of Insurance
Module – 2 Concepts and Principles in Insurance, 8

Insurable Interest-The Risk-Premium in Insurance
Proximate Cause, Principle of Subrogation, Contribution, Reinstatement
Assignment of Insurance Policy, Re-insurance
Module - 3 Regulatory Framework of Insurance 10
IRDA 1999,Insurance Act 1938,Marine Insurance Act,1963, LIC Act,1956,GIC Act,1972,Employee State
Insurance Act,1948,Motor Vehicle Act, Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill, 2019
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Module – 4 Life Insurance 8

Types of Life Insurance
Elements of Insurable Interest, Risk and Premium in Life Insurance
Policy and Documentation-How it is done
Claim Settlement –Procedure
Module – 5 Marine and Fire Insurance 14

Types of Marine Insurance Policy
Concepts of Voyage, Deviation, Delay under Marine Insurance
Warranties under Marine Insurance
Nature and Scope of Fire Insurance
Policy and Conditions in Fire Insurance Policy
Module – 6 Recent developments in Insurance Sector 12
Motor Vehicle Insurance-Third Party Insurance-Provisions under Motor Vehicle Act,1988
Aviation Insurance
Crop Insurance, Cattle Insurance
Personal Lines (Health, Travel etc.)
Fidelity Insurance etc.
(2*5==10)
123
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
1. K.S.N. Murthy and KVS. Sharma: Modern Law of Insurance in India, Butterworths,
2. M.N. Srinivasan, Principles of Insurance Law , Wadhwa & Co
3. Avatar Singh : Law of Insurance , Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
4. Rajiv Jain :Insurance Law and Practice,Vidhi Publication Pvt Ltd
References:
1. John Birds, Modern Insurance Law, Sweet and Maxwell, London
2. Brij Nandan Singh : Insurance Law , University Book Agency, Allahabad, Sweet and Maxwell,
3. J.V.N. Jiaswal: Law of Insurance, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow
4. Bahrat : Manual of Insurance Laws,Bharat Publication Pvt Ltd
5. George E.Rajda : Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
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Course Code: 5BLB622 Course Title: Media and Law

Course Frame Work:
Contact
Hours/Week:4
Prerequisites:
● To understand the jurisprudential aspects of Freedom of Speech and Expression
● To learn and analyse the various aspects of Right to Information
● To understand the judicial response towards the fourth estate
● To learn the various legislations dealing with Media
Course Outcomes:
● Understand the philosophical justification of the protection of Freedom of the Press.
● Analyse the various legislative provisions relating to media, the freedom of expression of the
fourth Estate and their restrictions.
● Analyse the principles underlying various judicial responses and their outcome.
Syllabus: Hours
Module – 1 Constitutional Framework of Freedom of Speech and 10

expression in India
Freedom of Press as a facet of Right to speech and expression; Different aspects of Freedom of Press;
Constitutional restrictions on the freedom of Press.
Module – 2 Freedom of Press and the Right to Information 8
Evolution and history of Right to Information ; Right to Information as an important tool to achieve
transparency in public life and governance; provisions regarding whistle blower protection, provisions
regarding candidates contesting for elections.
Module – 3 Changing dimensions of Morality, Decency and Obscenity 15
Historical background of obscenity- law relating to obscenity in India, U.S and the U.K- Hicklin Test; The
Judicial Approach ; Obscenity and the Indian Films
Module – 4 Commercial Advertisement and Freedom of expression 15
125
Judicial Approach towards Commercial Advertisement; Regulation through Legislative Measures- The
relevant provisions of Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954; The Prize
Competitions Act, 1955; The Young Persons ( Harmful Publications) Act, 1956; The Indecent
Representation of Women ( Prohibition) Act, 1986.
Module – 5 Issues of Defamation and the Media 12
Defamation as a Tort and a Crime; Essentials of Defamation under torts and Criminal Law; Justification
by truth, Fair Comments and Privileges; Remedies for Defamation; Judicial Responses to defamation vis a
vis Media
(2*5==10)
Course Code : …
Course: …

SECTION A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
SECTION B

a)
OR
b)
8. Problem: 5 Marks
a)
OR
b)
Text Books:
1. D. D Basu, Law of the Press, Wadhwa Nagpur
2. Dr. Samir Kumar Singh & Prof. Pushpendra P. Singh, Media Legislation & Laws, Jnanada
Prakasham, New Delhi…
3. K. M. Neelamalar, Media Law and Ethics, New Delhi, 2010
4. N.Harikumar (edt.), Courts, Legislatures, Media Freedom, National Book Trust, 1st edn., 2006
References:
6. Don R. Pember, Mass Media and Law, University of Washington, 2001-02
7. Dr. Madabhushi Sridhar, The Law of Expression, Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 1st edn., 2007
8. Duncan Bloy & Sara Hadwin, Law and Media, Sweet & Maxwell, 2013
9. Essays on press freedom/V R Krishna Iyer and Vinod Sethi. - New Delhi: Capital
Foundation Society, 1996
10. Facets of Media Law- A mini encyclopedia covering multiple dimensions of Media
Law: by Madhavi Goradia Divan, EBC Publications
11. Cases and materials on Media Law: Jethmalani, Ram and Chopra, D. S; Thomson Reuters
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SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES

UNDER GRADUATE LAW DEGREE

Scheme of Teaching and Evaluation

Ph: 080-25426977/6988/7700, Fax: 080-25427840 e-mail: info@cmr.edu.in www.cmr.edu.in

3 Compulsory Clinical Courses CL 16 13

4 Internship / Mandatory Non-Credit Course IN 0 0

Total : 120 100

SEMESTER-WISE ALLOCATION OF CREDITS

Year Semester Credits Total Credits Lecture(L): four hours/week : 4 credit

1 Compulsory Courses CC 80 67 20x4=80

2 Optional Courses OC 24 20 6x4=24

3 Compulsory Clinical Courses CL 16 13 4x4=16

Internship / Mandatory Non-Credit IN 0 0 0

Total : 120 100 120

1 5BLB101 Contract - I CC Law 4 4-0-0

2 5BLB102 Constitutional Law - I CC Law 4 4-0-0

3 5BLB103 Family Law – I CC Law 4 4-0-0

4 5BLB104 Family Law – II CC Law 4 4-0-0

5 5BLB121 Banking Law OC Law 4 4-0-0

1 5BLB201 Contract – II CC Law 4 4-0-0

2 5BLB202 Jurisprudence CC Law 4 4-0-0

3 5BLB203 Criminal Law – I IPC CC Law 4 4-0-0

Law Torts, Consumer Law

5 5BLB221 Interpretation of Statutes OC Law 4 4-0-0

2 5BLB302 Law of Property CC Law 4 4-0-0

3 5BLB303 Company Law CC Law 4 4-0-0

5 5BLB321 Penology and OC Law 4 4-0-0

1 5BLB401 Administrative Law CC Law 4 4-0-0

2 5BLB402 Labour Law – I CC Law 4 4-0-0

5 5BLB405 Law of Crimes - II CC Law 4 4-0-0

Sl Course Teaching Contact Credits

2 5BLB502 Environmental Law CC Law 4 4-0-0

3 5BLB503 Labour Law – II CC Law 4 4-0-0

Drafting, Pleading and

5 5BLB521 IPR and Cyber Law OC Law 4 4-0-0

Sl Course Teaching Contact Credits

1 5BLB601 Law of Taxation CC Law 4 4-0-0

Professional Ethics and

4 5BLB621 Law of Insurance OC Law 4 4-0-0

5 5BLB622 Media and Law OC Law 4 4-0-0

First Semester Syllabus

Course Frame Work:

Credits: L-T-P: 4-0-0 Total Credits: 4

Contact Hours/Week:4 Direct Teaching Hours:60 Total Contact Hours:60

Module – 1: FORMATION OF CONTRACT 12 Hours

General: Definition and characteristics of contract, agreement, promise, kinds of contract-express,

Module – 2: CAPACITY TO CONTRACT 6 Hours

available and Contracts for which Specific relief is not available.

Scheme of Evaluation Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Scheme: 50 Marks

Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 50

7. Short Note: 5 Marks

Course Code 5BLB102: Course Title: Constitutional Law-I

Scheme of Evaluation Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Scheme: 50 Marks

Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 50

7. Short Note: 5 Marks

● Berubari Union and Exchange of Enclaves, re AIR 1960 SC 845.

● Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India (2008) 6 SCC 1.

Course Code: 5BLB103 Course Title: Family Law I

Scheme of Evaluation Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)Scheme: 50 Marks

Semester End Examination (SEE) : 50 Marks

Time: 2 Hours Total Marks: 50

7. Short Note: 5 Marks

▪ Modern Hindu Law- Paras Diwan

Course Code: 5BLB104 Course Title: Family Law II