SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Program: B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 8101 & B. B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 8102 Semester: VI
Module: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing (Clinical) Module Code:
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Lecture Practical Tutorial
Internal Continuous
(Hours (Hours (Hours Term End
Credit Assessment (ICA)
per per per week) Examinations (TEE)
(Marks - 100)
week) week)
4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 100 -
Pre-requisite: Basic Understanding of Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Indian Contract Act, 1872,
Criminal and Family Laws.
Course Objectives
• Undertaking various drafting assignments under various substantial and procedural laws.
• Understanding and appreciating various drafting skills used in day-to-day course of litigation,
transactional, advisory and consultation works in law.
• Understanding the contemporary impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on drafting of contracts.
Course Learning Outcomes:
• To demonstrate ability to interpret provisions of civil, criminal, family and contract laws in
relation to importance of their use in legal drafting (PLO 1a)
• To develop strategies, interconnect issues and provide suggestions through the skill of drafting
for effective implementation of laws with allied subjects (PLO 3b (BBA))
• To develop drafting skills in order to identify and implement ethical approaches to independent
legal thinking (PLO 4a)
Detailed Syllabus: (per session plan)
Unit Description: Duration
1. Understanding the Skill of Drafting 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Basics of Legal Drafting, Role of Drafts and Forms, Concept of
Case File
Reading Material (Basic): Techniques of Legal Drafting: A Survival Manual by
Peter N. Swisher, University of Richmond
https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232755097.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): Introduction to Legal Drafting by David E. Pierce,
Washburn University School of Law
https://www.washburnlaw.edu/profiles/faculty/activity/_fulltext/pierce-
david-2008-introductiontolegaldrafting.pdf
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
2. Introduction to Pleadings 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Plaints – CPC Order Mapping and Practice
Reading Material (Basic): Drafting Skills and Rules
http://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/ecourse/law/Drafting%20Rules%20&%20Skills
.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFTS
1) Plaint 01: Plaint in a suit against a magazine editor for Defamation
2) Plaint 02: Plaint for damages for Malicious Prosecution
3) Self – Assignment 01: Plaint 03: Plaint for Interpleader Suit
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning

3. Introduction to Pleadings 3 Hrs

Topic Details: Written Statement – CPC Order Mapping and Practice
Reading Material (Basic): DRAFTS
1) Written Statement in a suit based on contractual of personal service
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Materi
al/LB%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
2) Self – Assignment 02: Written Statement on Plaint 01
Reading Material (Advance): Written Statement, Counter – Claim and Set – Off
http://www.tnsja.tn.gov.in/article/Written%20St%20etc%20GRSJ.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
4. Introduction to Pleadings 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Analysis of Written Statement filed in Delhi High Court
Reading Material (Basic): The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University
of Oxford & Ors. Versus Rameshwari Photocopy Service & Anr.
https://spicyip.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Written-Statement-
DU.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): Detail Analysis on Order VIII of CPC and Written
Statement in Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd Versus Colonial Life Insurance
Company
https://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/generatepdf.php?bhcpar=cGF0aD0uL3dyaXRlc
mVhZGRhdGEvZGF0YS9qdWRnZW1lbnRzLzIwMjEvJmZuYW1lPTI3MzkwMD
AwNTQzMjAxOV80LnBkZiZzbWZsYWc9TiZyanVkZGF0ZT0mdXBsb2FkZHQ9
MTgvMDIvMjAyMSZzcGFzc3BocmFzZT0yNDA2MjEyMTI1Mzk=
Pedagogy: Socratic Method
5. Introduction to Temporary Injunctions 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Concept and Drafting
Reading Material (Basic): Concept of Temporary Injunctions
http://mja.gov.in/Site/Upload/GR/Title%20NO.119(As%20Per%20Worksh
op%20List%20title%20no119%20pdf).pdf
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Temporary Injunction under Order XXXIX, Rule 1 and 2 read with Section 151
of CPC, 1908 (Page 19)
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB
%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
6. Introduction to Criminal Writ Petitions 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Writ of Habeas Corpus
Reading Material (Basic): Basic Analysis of Article 32 and 226
http://www.mcrhrdi.gov.in/crashcourse/presentations/SG%2008%20-
%20Artcile%2032%20&%20226.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
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Writ of Habeas Corpus in Veetu Thokchom Versus Govt. of NCT of Delhi, 2019
https://hrln.org/uploads/2019/03/20190216-habeas-corpus.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
7. Introduction to Civil Writ Petitions 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Writ of Mandamus in the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic
Reading Material (Basic): Basic Analysis of Article 32 and 226
http://www.mcrhrdi.gov.in/crashcourse/presentations/SG%2008%20-
%20Artcile%2032%20&%20226.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Writ of Mandamus in the wake of Covid-19 Pandemic (Reepak Kansal Versus
Union of India and Others, 2021)
https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2021/11514/11514_2021_36_1503_28
108_Judgement_30-Jun-2021.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
8. Introduction to Divorce Petition 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by a Decree of Divorce
under Section 13 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Reading Material (Basic): Section 13-14 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1284729/
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/205162/
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Divorce Petition (Page 46)
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB
%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
9. Introduction to Special Leave Petition – Criminal 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Petition for Special Leave to Appeal under article 136 of the
constitution of India
Reading Material (Basic): Special Leave Petitions in Indian Judicial System
https://www.lawsenate.com/publications/articles/special-leave-petition-slp.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Petition for Special Leave to Appeal under article 136 of the constitution of
India (Page 73)
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB%2
0502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
10. Introduction to Drafts and Documents in Criminal Law 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Application for Grant of Anticipatory Bail under Section 438 of
Code of Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
Reading Material (Basic): Bail, Anticipatory Bail, Mandatory Bail & Bail after
conviction by Justice M. Sreenu
https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/sites/default/files/6-
Bail%20Anticipatory%20Bails%20-%20Sri%20M%20Sreenu.pdf
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Application for Grant of Anticipatory Bail under Section 438 of Code of
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (Page 81)
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB
%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
11. Introduction to Mixed Drafting 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments
Act, 1881
Reading Material (Basic): Section 138 of NIA – A ‘Civil Sheep’ in a ‘Criminal
Wolf’s Clothing’ – Quasi – Criminal in nature
https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/section-138-ni-act-civil-sheep-criminal-
wolfs-clothing-quasi-criminal-supreme-court-170547
Reading Material (Advance): DRAFT
Complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Page 83)
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB
%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Socratic Method, Demonstration Method
12. Introduction to Opinion Drafting 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Understanding Legal Opinions and their drafting
Reading Material (Basic): Drafting of Opinions by Noorul Hassan, Partner,
Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
https://icsi.edu/media/filer_public/de/2c/de2cf4f4-b052-42a8-8877-
4ff9970af205/csnoorul_hassan_drafting_of_opinions.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): Sample Legal Opinion
https://www.lowcarboncontracts.uk/sites/default/files/master_model_for
m_legal_opinion_february_2015_0.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
13. Introduction to Show Cause Notices and Replies 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Drafting of Show Cause Notices & Replies
Reading Material (Basic):
• Drafting of Show Cause
https://www.tgct.gov.in/tgportal/staffcollege/DR%20ACTOs%2017.01.2020
%20to%2018.02.2020/February%20-
%202020%20%20PDF's/08.02.2020,%20S.Shantha%20Kumari%20Madam,%20
Appellate%20Joint%20Commissioner(ST),%20Drafting%20of%20Show-
Cause%20Notices.pdf
• How to draft reply to SCN and appeals, CA Vasant K. Bhat, Hiregange
and Associates, CA
Reading Material (Advance): Draft Reply to Legal Notice by Alternative Law Forum
https://thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Reply-to-legal-notice.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
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14. Contemporary Nuances of Legal Drafting 3 Hrs
Topic Details: What is force majeure? The legal term everyone should know
during Covid-19 crisis
(https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/legal/what-is-force-
majeure-the-legal-term-everyone-should-know-during-covid-19-
crisis/articleshow/75152196.cms )
Reading Material (Basic): Covid-19 – A force majeure event or simply a
Pandemic? By Kochhar & Co.
http://www.kochhar.com/pdf/A_force_majeure_event.pdf
Reading Material (Advance):
These Lawyers are demystifying Legal Jargon to help Mumbaikars understand
their rights during Covid-19
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/these-lawyers-are-
demystifying-legal-jargon-to-help-mumbaikars-understand-their-rights-
during-covid-19/articleshow/83944341.cms
Pedagogy: Discussion Method
15. Introduction to Contract Drafting 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Concept of Boiler Plate, Overview of Standard Provisions and
their drafting style, Basic Language Guide
Reading Material (Basic): Basic Principles of Contract Drafting by Chris
Goddard, Amy Fellner and Rue – Ann Ormand
https://www.ulapland.fi/loader.aspx?id=60a15dd5-ebc6-4d06-a730-
c363a4cf4327
Reading Material (Advance): Commercial Contract Drafting and Review Checklist
by Lexis Nexis
https://www.lexisnexis.com/supp/largelaw/no-
index/coronavirus/commercial-transactions/commercial-transactions-
commercial-contract-drafting-and-review-checklist.pdf
Pedagogy: Discussion Method, Inquiry Based Learning
16. Introduction to Contract Drafting 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Contractual Agreements as a source to mitigate legal gaps
Reading Material (Basic): SVOD Licensing Agreement between Netflix and
Sony Pictures
https://wikileaks.org/sony/docs/03_03/Legal_Dept/Corporate%20Legal/B
rownHanna%20share/Agreements/Netflix%20(Netflix%20Inc.%20and%20N
etflix%20Luxembourg%20S.a%20r.l)/US%20-
%202014%20Animation%20Agreement/Netflix%20-
%20SVOD%20License%20Agreement%20for%20Animated%20Pictures%20-
%20FULLY%20EXECUTED.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): Manual on Drafting of Commercial Contracts and
Agreements by CA Pramod Patel, Adukia & Associates
http://www.caaa.in/Image/29ucommagrmntshb.pdf
Pedagogy: Discussion Method, Inquiry Based Learning
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17. Introduction to Conveyancing 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Concept of Conveyancing and its evolution over time, Deed and
its components, Overlaps with Real Estate Law
Reading Material (Basic): Part B – Conveyancing, Page 98-118
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/V_Term/502%20-
%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20and%20Conveyancing%20(1).pdf
Reading Material (Advance): A Practical Approach to Conveyancing, Robert
Abey & Mark Richards, Oxford University Press, 2016 (Page 50-72)
Pedagogy: Discussion Method, Inquiry Based Learning
18. Introduction to Conveyancing 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Understanding a Sale Deed/ Agreement of Sale with references
to FSI, TDR and BMC Development Plan in Mumbai
Reading Material (Basic): Concept of Transfer of Development Rights in India, by
Deepak Kumar and Ankita Dubey
http://www.itpi.org.in/uploads/article/Concepts_TDR_Article%20docx.pdf
Reading Material (Advance): The Real Estate (Regulation and Development)
Act, 2016 https://up-rera.in/pdf/reraact.pdf ; Development Plan for Greater
Mumbai 2014-2034
http://www.udri.org/pdf/02%20working%20paper%201.pdf
Pedagogy: Mock Client Session
19. Introduction to Conveyancing 3 Hrs
Topic Details: Notice of Ejectment through Advocate (Section 106 of Transfer
of Property Act, 1882)
Reading Material (Basic): Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882
https://indiankanoon.org/doc/80042/
Reading Material (Advance): Notice of Ejectment through Advocate, Page 148
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/Old_Course_Material/LB
%20502%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20Full%20Material%20.pdf
Pedagogy: Demonstration Method, Inquiry – Based Learning

20. Contemporary Trends in Legal Drafting 3 Hrs

Topic Details: What to avoid when drafting Modern legal Documents?
Reading Material (Basic): Modern Legal Drafting – A guide to use Clearer
Language, Peter Butt & Richard Castle, Cambridge University Press (127-166)
Reading Material (Advance): Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers – A Practical
Reference, Wolters Kluwer, 2021
https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Aspen_Handbook_for_Legal_Wri
ters/-
toXEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=legal+writing+redundancy&pg=PA137
&printsec=frontcover
Pedagogy: Discussion Method, Inquiry – Based Learning
Total 60 Hrs
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
Text Books:
1. Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, July, 2020.
http://lawfaculty.du.ac.in/files/course_material/V_Term/502%20-
%20Drafting,%20Pleadings,%20and%20Conveyancing%20(1).pdf
2. Drafting, Pleading and Appearances, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, June 2020.
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/FINAL%20DAP%20BOOK%2005-02-2020.pdf
Reference Books:
1. Legal Drafting by Design – A Unified Approach by Richard K. Neumann Jr. and J. Lyn
Entrikin, Wolters Kluwer, 2018.
https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Legal_Drafting_by_Design/DwtNDwAAQB
AJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=legal+drafting&printsec=frontcover
2. A Practical Approach to Conveyancing, Robert Abey & Mark Richards, Oxford University
Press, 2016.
https://www.pbookshop.com/media/filetype/s/p/1437805572.pdf
Any other information :
Total Marks of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA): 100 Marks
Distribution of ICA Marks:
Description of ICA Marks

Workbook Submission 50 Marks

Presentation 25 Marks
Viva – Voce 25 Marks
Total Marks : 100 Marks

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Signature Signature
(Prepared by Deepika Chhangani) (Approved by Dean)