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: I
Module: Legal Methods Module Code:
Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme
Lecture Practical Tutorial Term End
Internal Continuous
(Hours (Hours (Hours Examinations (TEE)
Credit Assessment (ICA)
per per per week) (Marks- 50
(Marks - 50)
week) week) in Question Paper)
4 0 0 4 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50
Pre-requisite: The student should have basic understanding of Law, Legal systems, Theories of
Law and Justice.
Course Objectives
● Understanding and appreciating the various fundamentals of law.
● Understanding various Theories of Law.
Course Learning Outcomes:
● To apply Legal provisions to conduct research in order to find solutions to general law
related problems (PLO 2a)
● To reflect an understanding of Law and its substantial interconnections with fields of
development and growth of justice(PLO 3a)
● To develop strategies, interconnect issues and provide suggestions for effective
implementation of Law & Justice with society centric studies (PLO 3b)
Detailed Syllabus: (per session plan)
Unit Description: Duration
1. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Concept and Definition of law and legal system – Law,
A Law, The Law
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
2. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Functions of Law
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
3. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Importance of law in society and the role society plays in the
legal fraternity
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
4. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Civil LegalSystem
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
 SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
5. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Common LegalSystem
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
6. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Religious LegalSystem
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
7. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Public and PrivateLaw
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
8. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Substantive and ProceduralLaw
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
9. Law - Meaning, Nature and Functions 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Classification oflaws:
Municipal and International Law
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
10. Sources of Law 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Custom
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
11. Sources of Law 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Precedent
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aid
12. Sources of Law 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Legislation
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
13. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Common Law
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
14. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Indian Constitution: SalientFeatures
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
15. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Rule ofLaw
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
16. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Separation ofPowers
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
17. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Judicial system inIndia
i. Hierarchy ofCourts
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
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Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law
18. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Judicial system inIndia
ii. Jurisdiction of the Courts
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
19. Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: WritJurisdiction
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
20 Basic Theory of Law 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Need and Significance of studying basic theories oflaw
Reading Material: N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5 thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
21 Basic Theory of Law 3 Hrs.
Topic Details: Basic Understanding of Schools ofThought
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
22 Basic Theory of Law 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Practical interconnections of theories with law subjects
□ Roscoe Pound’s Theory of social transformation
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
23 Basic Theory of Law 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Practical interconnections of theories with lawsubjects
□ Salmond’s Theory of Ownership and Property LawPrinciples
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern
BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
24 Basic Theory of Law 2 Hrs.
Topic Details: Practical interconnections of theories with lawsubjects
□ Theories on Rights and Duties and Fundamental Rights and
Duties under IndianConstitution
Reading Material :N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory,
8thEdition, Central LawAgency. Or
 SVKM’s NarseeMonjee Institute of Management Studies
Name of School – Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern

BookCompany.
Pedagogy: Discussion Method with Visual Stimulation Aids
Total 60 Hrs.
Text Books:
1) N.V. Pranjapee, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, 8thEdition, Central LawAgency. (2020)
2) V D Mahajan –Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, 5thEdition, Eastern BookCompany (2018)
Reference Books and Readings:
1. Nomita Aggarwal – Jurisprudence (LegalTheory), Central Law Publication 2019
2. UpendraBaxi,“TheRuleofLawinIndia”,InternationalJournalofHumanRights6-25
(2007) [available at www.surjournal.org].
3. A.T.H. Smith - Glanville Williams: Learning The Law, 14thEdition, Sweet &Maxwell (E-
book available)
4. B.N.M. Tripathi – An Introduction to Jurisprudence and Legaltheory, Allahabad Law Agency ,
2018
Any other information:
Details of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA): 50 Marks
Research Paper: 20 Marks
Seminar: 10 Marks
Viva: 10 Marks
Class Participation: 10 Marks

Kamaljit Singh Sandhu

Signature Signature
(Prepared by Kamaljit Singh Sandhu (Approved by Dean)

Rule of law
Separation of power
School of law
Sources of customs
Constitutional law
Types of legal system
Rosco pound theory
Nature and functions of law
What is law
Customs