LL. M. (One Year Course) All - 2019-20

Programme Code: 20D10
Duration: 1 Year
Detailed Syllabus with Scheme of Examination
SESSION : 2019-20
Nims School of Law

LL. M. (One Year Course)
Constitutional & Administrative Law
&
Criminal and Security Law
Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur

NH-11C, Jaipur-Delhi Highway, Jaipur -303121 (Rajasthan)
www.nimsuniversity.org
MASTER OF LAWS (20D10)
About the Department:
Nims School of Law is an important constituent unit of Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur. It
was started from the session 2010-11 after the reorganization and approval of Bar Council of
India. The School has well furnished infrastructure, library (including e- library) and well
qualified faculties. The School runs five years integrated B.B.A. + LL.B., LL.B. (Three years
Course), LL.M. (One Year Course) and Ph. D. etc.
The cutting edge curriculum has been designed to develop core competencies and provide
exposure with the best practice of the profession. The students of the programme get the unique
opportunity of interacting with the leading advocates, faculties for sharpening their technical and
legal skills. The School is committed to make legal luminaries.
Vision:
Nims School of Law, an important constituent unit of Nims University Rajasthan, Jaipur is
established to provide adequate knowledge and competence in the area of law invaluable for
lawyers of future. School’s emphasis lies to inculcate skills such as critical thinking, creative and
innovative mind set, problem solving abilities, understanding of cultural and social values etc.
Mission:
The school is committed to prepare/groom students to navigate across following carriers:
 Advocate-from Lower Court to the Supreme Court

 Legal Advisor- in private companies and corporations
 Legal Assistants- a cadre in the government to deal with and advise on legal cases and
issues against the state
 Assistant Public Prosecutor- Also a cadre to plead criminal cases in the courts on behalf
of the state
 Judicial Services- Through competitive examinations, judicial services for all states.
 An essential degree for P.G. in law which is another prospect for teaching line.
 Law may be opted as an optional paper in competitive exams- like IAS, IPS, RAS, RPS,
etc.
In addition to the above mentioned carriers, because of complicacies in different service field
like- Labour, Public Relations, Human Resource, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries,
Business Managers, etc., Legal education gives immense value to the law graduates with these
areas of knowledge.
Nims School of Law Course Curriculum

The school provides adequate chances of campus selection to law students as Legal Advisers,
Legal consultants in national and multinational Companies. Over and above all, one may choose
law for personal employment as legal practitioner.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)-
PEO1.To develop fundamental in-depth knowledge and understanding of: the principles,
concepts, values, substantive rules and development of the legal system; the wider context within
which the Indian legal system operates; the main institutions and procedures of our legal system.
PEO2.To develop well individuals with fully developed theoretical and practical knowledge of
the law as well as excellent leadership capabilities to provide quality service to all, in all spheres
of endeavor and in all circumstances.
PEO3.To encourage cutting edge research into the Law as exemplified by international best
practice translating it into practical application to real and relevant problems in society, business,
government and all aspects of societal life.
Programme Outcomes (POs)-
POa. Develop a deepened understanding of law in a variety of contexts.
POb. Train students to think, communicate, and practice as international legal experts with the
confidence to practice anywhere in the world.
POc. Lawyers capable to understand not only the legal and regulatory environment in which the
fundamental laws, but also understand governance, the principles, and the economic and
financial frameworks of transactions with an ability to deal with different types of legal issues
and laws.
POd. Develop the ability to critically analyze, articulate and to express opinion and write on the
subject.
Programme Specific Outcomes (POs)-
After the completion of this program, students are eligible:
PSO1. To become an academician;

PSO2. To pursue research (Ph.D.) in law
PSO3. For judicial services through competition;
PSO4. After completion of experience as an advocate for specified period, may be elevated/
appointed as Judge in the High Courts or Supreme Court.

LL. M. (One Year Course)

Constitutional & Administrative Law
Programme Scheme
University
S. Semester and Maximum Internal
Semester Paper Code Exam. L T P Credits
No. Papers Marks Assessment
Theory
Research
1 20D10101T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Methods
Law and Justice
2 in Globalising 20D10102T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
World
Centre- State
Relations and
1st 3 20D10103T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Constitutional
Semester Governance
Fundamental
Rights and
4 20D10104T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Directive
Principles
Police and
5 Security 20D10105T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Administration
Systems of
1 20D10201T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Governance
Administrative
2 20D10202T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Law
2nd 3 Media and Law 20D10203T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4

Semester
Religion
Diversity,
4 20D10204T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Minority and
Law
5 Dissertation 20D10208D 100 30 70 0 0 4 4

Criminal and Security Law

Programme Scheme
University
S. Semester and Maximum Internal
Semester Paper Code Exam. L T P Credits
No. Papers Marks Assessment
Theory
Research
1 20D10101T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Methods
Law and
Justice in
2 20D10102T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Globalising
World
Criminology
1st Semester and Criminal
3 20D10106T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Justice
Administration
Criminal
4 Justice and 20D10107T
Human Rights 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
5 Victimology 20D10108T
Systems of
1 20D10201T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Governance
Cyber Law and

2 20D10205T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Cyber Crimes
2 nd
Semester Sentences and
3 20D10206T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Sentencing
International
4 20D10207T 100 30 70 4 0 0 4
Criminal Law
5 Dissertation. 20D10208D 100 30 70 0 0 4 4

Ordinance-217A: Master of Laws

(One Year Degree Course)
This ordinance shall be called “the Degree of Master of Laws- One Year Program” of Nims
University, Jaipur and shall be applicable to Master of Laws Degree.
1.Duration: The duration of the course of Master of Laws shall be One Academic Year in Two
Semesters, with minimum of 30 contact hours in a week and 18 weeks for each of the Two terms
which shall consist of classroom teaching, library work, seminars and research work.
2.Eligibility for Admission: A candidate desirous to seek admission in LL.M. One year course
must have passed Bachelor of Law( Integrated) degree of Five Years or Three Years(Old
Scheme) duration from any recognized University with minimum 50% marks.
A candidate who has appeared at the qualifying final examination may also apply for admission
provisionally subject to the condition that he/ she will have to submit his marks sheet by the time
and date to be notified by the University, failing which his/ her candidature/ admission shall
stand cancelled.
3. Criteria of Selection: The candidates for admission in LL.M. shall be selected on the merit
basis through an All India Admission Test conducted every year by the University or a group of
Universities. The Admission Test will be for 80% of the total marks of the test and the rest of
20% will be for viva-voce and statement of purpose.
4. (a)Examination: Every candidate will be eligible to appear in the Examination:
a. Who have undergone a regular course of study of the University of the concerned
semester;
b. fulfills the criteria of attendance in the class, as provided in clause 4.2 of Ordinance VII,
of these Ordinances;
c. A candidate who fails in all papers of the course will be eligible to appear in the
examination of the same semester as an Ex- student;
d. If a candidate fails to secure requisite pass marks in individual paper(s) or to secure
aggregate pass marks in a Semester, he/ she will be eligible to appear in papers in which he/
she fails and/ or may appear in half of the total papers to make aggregate, along with the
examination of same semester;
e. In case of Ex-student, as referred in clause 4 (a)( iii) above, marks obtained by such
candidate in Sessional examination during his regular course, shall be carried forward for
preparing result;
f. A student appearing as an Ex-student in the examination, if fails to clear the examination
for three consecutive years, shall not be allowed to appear in the examination as an ex-student;
(b)Scheme of Examination: There shall be a university examination at the end of each Semester
and one mid-term test as prescribed by the syllabus. Each semester examination shall comprise

of written papers and the marks allotted to written papers, vivo-voce examination and/ or
dissertation for each session shall be as prescribed by the syllabus.
(c) To pass each semester examination, a student must obtain at least-
i) 40% of the total marks in each paper;
ii) 40% of the total marks in sessional examination;
iii) 50% 0f the total marks in viva voce examination, wherever prescribed;
iv) 50% of the total marks in aggregate.
(d) The division in which a successful student is to be placed shall be determined on the basis of
aggregate of marks obtained by him in both semesters’ examination. A student who secures 60
percent or more of the marks in aggregate shall be placed in the first division; those who secures
less than 60 percent marks in aggregate shall be placed in second division or shall be placed in
Grades as follows:
(e) A candidate who secures 75% or more of total marks in any paper(s) shall be awarded
distinction in such paper(s).
(f) The discretionary marks shall be awarded to a student as per clause 46 of Ordinance VII of
the Ordinances of the University.
(g) A student shall be permitted for revaluation of 50 percent of papers of each semester.
However, he will not be permitted for revaluation in case of appearing for improvement of
marks.
5. The course structure/ curriculum:
5.1: The course structure for One Year LL.M. shall have the following components:
i) Foundation or Compulsory Papers; and
ii) Optional/ Specialization papers.
5.1 (a) The compulsory papers shall be:
(a) Research Methods;
(b) Law and Justice in a Globalizing World;
(c) Comparative Public Law or Systems of Governance;
5.1 (b) Optional / Specialization Papers:
The University shall offer in one of the following groups of specialization. Each group of
specialization shall consist THREE compulsory papers and SIX specialization papers as under:

A. Constitutional and Administrative Law consisting of following papers:

I) Research Methods (compulsory paper);
II) Law and Justice in a Globalizing World (compulsory paper);
III) Center-State Relations and Constitutional Governance;
IV) Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy;
V) Police and Security Administration;
VI) Comparative Public Law or Systems of Governance (compulsory paper),
VII) Administrative Law;
VIII) Media and Law;
IX) Religion, Diversity, Minority and Law;
B. Criminal and Security Law:

I) Research Methods (compulsory paper);
II) Law and Justice in a Globalizing World (compulsory paper);
III) Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration;
IV) Criminal Justice and Human Rights;
V) Victimology;
VI) Comparative Public Law or Systems of Governance (compulsory paper),
VII) Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes;
VIII) Sentences and Sentencing;
IX) International Criminal Law.
5.2: Dissertation:
Each student of every specialization group shall have to submit a Dissertation

compulsorily as 10th paper (X).
5.3: Maximum Marks:
Each paper shall be of 100 marks and maximum marks of each paper shall be divided
into 70 and 30 marks. Every student shall be examined for 70 marks in the University
examination and for 30 marks in Mid-term examination, seminars and research work.
Semester wise distribution of papers and Distribution of Marks
Semester-I Criminal and Security Law
Sr. No. Paper No. Nomenclature of the paper Marks
1. I Research Methods 70 + 30
2. II Law and Justice in Globalising World 70 + 30
3. III Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration 70 + 30

4. IV Criminal Justice and Human Rights 70 + 30
5. V Victimology. 70 + 30
Semester-II
6 VI Systems of Governance 70 + 30
7 VII Cyber Law and Cyber crimes 70 + 30
8 VII Sentences and Sentencing 70 + 30
9 IX International Criminal Law 70 + 30
10 X Dissertation. 70 + 30
Semester-I Constitutional and Administrative Law
1 I Research Methods 70 + 30
2 II Law and Justice in Globalising World 70 + 30
3 III Centre- State Relations and Constitutional Governance 70 + 30
4 IV Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles 70 + 30
5 V Police and Security Administration 70 + 30
Semester-II
6 VI Systems of Governance 70 + 30
7 VII Administrative Law 70 + 30
8 VIII Media and Law 70 + 30
9 IX Religion Diversity, Minority and Law 70 + 30
10 X Dissertation 70 + 30

LL.M. (Constitutional & Administrative Law)

Semester - I Paper – I (20D10101T)
Research Methods
Objective: To impart knowledge and understanding about the process of conducting socio-legal
research, organizing seminars, publication of law journals, and holding legal aid clinics etc.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will understand fundamental principles regarding the law and legal system of
the different countries and India as well.
2. Students will be able to engage in legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving.
3. Students will be able to perform legal research.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing regarding legal
matters.
5. Students will have the ability and desire to engage in lifelong learning and service.
UNIT 1 Research Methods: Legal research-nature and scope-characteristics, motivating

factors, basic assumptions, objects, strategy and utility of legal research, Scientific
methods of research, Concept and their role in scientific legal investigation, types of
legal research- doctrinal, empirical, Research in Social sciences, Case study, Social
survey.
UNIT 2 Major steps in doing legal research- Selection or formulation of legal research
problem, Hypothesis, research design- meaning, aspects to be considered, contents,
characteristics, significance and types of research design, Data collection, Sampling
design, Questionnaire, Interview Method, Observation method.
UNIT 3 Method of using libraries and computer, techniques of legal studies, processing,
analysis and interpretation of legal research data, Uniform method of Legal Citation-
OSCOLA & Blue Book in Legal Citation, Case citation, citations of Books, News
Papers, Articles, Journals, Electronic Journals, Legal Databases etc., techniques of
legal studies, processing, analysis, interpretation of legal research data.
UNIT 4 Generalization in legal research, Preparing legal research report, Framing Synopsis,
Article writing, Preparing Questionnaires etc.
Books Recommended:
1. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation: Harvard Law Review (19th Edn.)
2. C R Kothari - Research Methodology
3. Aditham Bhujanga Rao - Research Methodology for Management and Social
Sciences
4. Legal Research Methodology- S.R. Maeny.

Semester - I Paper – II (20D10102T)

Law and Justice in Globalizing World
Objective: The main objective of the course is to enable students to understand and seek
solutions to pressing problems in the domain of justice. By the end of the term, students are
expected to become familiar with the multiple dimensions of the theoretical literature and be able
to critically evaluate the attempts to make sense of, and to ameliorate, prevailing instances of
injustice in the world. This will be imparted through theoretical and philosophical debates
advanced by various scholars and the institutional mechanism that need to be accelerated to
achieve the objectives of global justice.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Paper builds on the understanding of law & Justice in UK, USA, Switzerland and
India.
2. It looks at the process of globalization and its impact on law in the light of history, and
will discuss the debates surrounding globalization, justice, its changing meaning and the
impact that it has on many fields of law.
3. It will provide an understanding of how law and legal institutions has to change in order
to align with the global rules.
4. Students will understand the shrinking policy space at the national level will also be
discussed.
5. Students will be able to communicate effectively the demand for change in international
law and global institutions heard from different quarters.
UNIT 1 Nature of law: the dictate of reason (Natural law), the command of the sovereign
(Imperative law), practice of the court (American legal realism); System of rules;
Territorial nature of law; Rule of law.
UNIT 2 Definition of law; sources of law- formal, material and legal material sources; types of
law – common and statutory law, private and public law, civil and criminal law,
administrative law; constitutional law; Equity and law; Functions and purpose of law:
Justice, stability and peaceful change; territorial nature of law.
UNIT 3 Justice: concept, meaning, quest for justice, basis of justice; theories of justice-
Aristotle, John Rawls, Marx; Types of justice- formal and substantive; justice-
economic, social and political; Equal justice; Justice and mercy, justice and
expediency, justice and liberty; Justice v. Law; difference between law and justice;
Miscarriage of justice.
UNIT 4 Administration of justice; need of administration of justice; Justice according to law;

principles of natural justice; administration of criminal justice; Machinery of justice in
India- the hierarchy and functions of courts; PIL and administration of justice; Judicial
activism; Legal aid.

Books recommended:
1. Aspects of Justice- By C.K.Allen
2. Judicial Process- By Benjamin N. Cardozo
3. Judicial Process- By H.J.Abraham
4. Administrative Law - By I.P.Massey
5. Introduction of Jurisprudence- By Dr. Avtar Singh and Dr. Harpreet Kaur
6. Salmonds Juriprudence - By Fitzerald

Semester - I Paper – III (20D10103T)

Centre - State Relation and Constitutional Governance
Objective: The objective of the course is to enable students to understand centre relations in
federal and unitary constitution. The Paper, specially focus on the Legislative Relations,
Financial Relations and Administrative Relations under constitution of India, Canada, USA, and
Australia.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Paper builds on the understanding the theories of the unitary and federal system and
Federations of Canada, USA, and Australia.
2. Students will be able to understand the relation between centre- and state with respect to
law making, administration and finance.
3. It will provide an understanding of how the conflict between centre and state are
resolved.
discussed.
UNIT 1 Distribution of Powers: Meaning of Federalism, Theories of Federal Systems,

Federal System and Unitary System, Federal System in Another Countries,
Federations: Canada, USA, and Australia, Three tier Distribution.
UNIT 2 Centre - State Relations: Legislative Relations (Arts. 245 - 255): Legislation of
Territorial Jurisdiction, Distribution of Legislative Powers, The Three Lists
(Schedule VII) i.e. The Union List, State List and Concurrent List, Interpretation of
Lists, Repugnancy between Centre and State Law (Art. 254) Residuary Powers,
Parliamentary Legislation in State Field (Arts. 249, 250, 252 etc.),
UNIT 3 Financial Relations(Arts. 256 - 263): Introduction, Double Taxation, Allocation of
Taxing Powers, Validation of Invalid Taxes, Distribution of Taxes i.e. Central, State,
and Concurrent Taxes, A comparative view of Taxing Powers in Other Federations,
Restriction on Taxing Powers, Creation of Financial Equilibrium at State Level,
Finance Commission, Grants for Specific Purpose.
UNIT 4 Administrative Relations: Introduction, Comparison with other Countries, Position
In India, Regulatory and Compensatory Tax, regulatory measure, Parliamentary
Power to Regulate trade and Commerce (Arts. 301& 302) , States’ Power to
Regulate trade and Commerce(Arts. 301(1)& 304, 304(A)and (B)), Saving of
Existing Laws and Nationalization, Borrowing by Govt. of India and State.
Books Recommended:
1. D.D. Basu: Comparative Federalism
2. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India
3. M.P. Jain – Indian Constitutional Law.
4. Nutshells – Constitutional and Administrative Law.
5. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India
6. D.D. Basu: Comparative Constitutional Law

Semester - I Paper – IV (20D10104T)

Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles
Objective: The objective of the paper to acquaint the students to understand the concept and
philosophy of welfare state, definition of state, fundamental rights, Directive principles enshrined
under constitution of India, Canada, USA, and Australia.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Students will be able to understand the concept and philosophy of welfare state and
the importance of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
2. It will provide an understanding of how the conflict fundamental rights are resolved.
3. Students will understand the policies for protecting fundamental rights at the
International/ national level.
UNIT 1 Fundamental Rights and Right to Equality: History of Fundamental Rights and
Philosophy of Welfare States, and Rule of law, Concept of Fundamental Rights in
India Definition of ‘State’ for enforcement of fundamental rights – Justifiability of
fundamental rights – Doctrine of eclipse, severability, waiver. Distinction between
pre-constitutional law and post-constitutional law, Right to equality – Doctrine of
Reasonable classification and the principle of absence of arbitrariness, Fundamental
freedom: Freedom of Speech & Expression, freedom of association, freedom of
movement, freedom to reside and settle, freedom of trade, business and profession –
expansion by judicial interpretation – reasonable restrictions, Protection in respect
of Conviction for Offences.
UNIT 2 Right to Life and Liberty: Right to life and personal liberty – scope and content
and its expanding Horizons – (expensive interpretation), Preventive detention under
the Constitution – Policy and safeguards – Judicial review, Right against
exploitation – Forced labour and child employment, Freedom of religion,
Educational and Cultural Rights.
UNIT 3 Right to Constitutional Remedies: Right to Constitutional Remedies – Judicial
Review – Writs – Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition and Quo-
warranto – Arts 32,33, 34, 136, 226& 227, 358 &359 etc.
UNIT 4 Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties and Social Justice : Directive
Principles of State Policy – Nature and Justiciability of the Directive Principles –
Inter-relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles –
Fundamental Duties, Social justice under the Indian Constitution – Compensatory
discrimination for backward classes – Mandal Commission’s case and other cases –
Protective discrimination doctrine.
Books Recommended:
2. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India.
4. Nutshells – Constitutional and Administrative Law
5. D.D. Basu: Comparative Constitutional Law
6. SR Myneni : Constitutional Law

Semester - I Paper – V (20D10105T)

Police & Security Administration
Objective: The objective of the paper to acquaint the students to understand the antecedent of
Police System in India. The paper imparts exhaustive knowledge of the Indian Police Act of
1861, Police Organization and its working and administration, discipline and limitation etc.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Students will be able to understand the evolution of police system, its legacy,
organisation and working.
2. It will provide an understanding of the process of appointment, power, functions and
service conditions.
3. Students will understand the problem areas of the police, remedies and policies in the
reforms.
UNIT 1 Need and Concept of Police in Society: Evolution of Police System in India during
Ancient Medieval and British Period of Indian History – Landmarks since 1851 –
Indian Police Act of 1861 – The Legacies. Organization and working of the Police in
Indian States. The problems of Lawlessness and disorders in Indian Society. Role of
Police in Sorting out problems and dealing with different kinds of disorders.
UNIT 2 Police Organization in India: The District Police in India – District Police
Organization and its working. Organization of Village Police Force – Policing Rural
India, Challenges of change before the Police – Police and Political Leadership in
India, Powers and Functions of Police.
UNIT 3 Police Personnel Administration in India: The IPS as a career recruitment,

promotion, Training and Service Conditions of Indian Police Service and State Police
Services in State – Discipline in Police Corps, Police Public Relations.
UNIT 4 Problem areas in Police Organization and Administration: – Police Reforms and
their limitations, Need for reorganization of Indian Police, Problem areas and Police
research and remedies.
Books Recommended:
1. Shanker Sen : Indian Police Today, New Delhi.
2. Sultan Akhar Khan : Power, Police and Public, Kurukshetra: Vishal Pub.,
3. Charles D. Hale : Fundamentals of Police Administration, Boston, Helbrook Press,
4. Mishra, S.C. : Police Administration in India.
5. Bayley, D.H.: The Police and Political Development in India (Latest Edition).
6. Wilson, O.W. & Ray Clinton McLaran : Police Administration (Latest Edition).
7. Mathur, K.M. : Problems of Police in a Democratic Society, RBSA Publishers, Jaipur.
8. Saksena, N.S. : Law and Order in India, Abhinav Publications.

Semester - II Paper – I (20D10201T)

Systems of Governance
Objective: The paper acquaints the students to understand the system of various democracies,
imparts exhaustive discussion on the Systems of Governance of the USA, UK, Switzerland and
India.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Students will be able to understand the system of governance of various
democracies.
2. It will provide a comparative analysis between Governance of the USA, UK, Switzerland
and India.
3. Students will understand the problem areas of Governance in India and policies in the
reforms.
UNIT 1 Systems of Governance of the United States of America:

Preamble, Federalism- Meaning and relationship between United States and States,
Legislature(Congress)-House of Representatives, Senate, Presidency, Judicial System
of United States of America, Bill of Rights, Relationship between Congress and the
President, Due Process of Law.
UNIT 2 System of Governance of United Kingdom:

Human Rights, Human Dignity and Equality, Integrity, Legal Protection, Liberties,
Political Rights, Social Rights, State Organisation- Overview, Parliament- Parliament
Act, 1911; Government, Judiciary, Position of the Crown, Finance, Sovereignty,
Democracy, Emergency Powers Act,1920, Crown Proceedings Act, 1947;
UNIT 3 System of Governance of Switzerland:

Preamble, Basic Rights, Citizenship and Political Rights, Social Goals, Relationship
between the Federation and Cantons- Cooperation, Federal Guarantees, Powers-
Relations with foreign countries, Security, Education etc., Environment, Energy and
Communication, Economy, Housing, Social Security, Health, Finances, Referendum,
Parliament, Federal Government and Administration, Judicial Authority, Revision.
UNIT 4 Comparison of System of Governance of India with United States, United Kingdom
and Switzerland: Parliamentary System, Presidency of India and America and the
Crown, Bill of Rights, Due Process and Procedure Established by law, Process of
Amendment of the Constitution in India and Referendum.

Books:
1. H.M.Seervai, Constitutional Law of India
3. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law
4. Constitution of England
5. D.D. Basu, Comparative Constitutional Law
6. Constitution of United States of America
7. M.V. Pylee: Select Constitution of the World
8. Constitution of Switzerland
9. Harpreet Kaur: Governance and Democracy in India
10. Subhash C. Kashyap: Our Political System
11. Singh, M. P. : Comparative constitutional law

Semester - II Paper – II (20D10202T)

Administrative Law
Objectives: The objective of studying of Administrative law is to understand nature of the
administration available in the country. This will definitely ensures the better administration not
only for those who study but also for others. The goal of ideal state is not depending upon the
how best the state ensures the good administration but it is depending upon how best the people
will take part in the administrative process.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Students will be able to strengthen the understanding of the nature and scope of
administrative law.
2. It will provide a comparative analysis rule of law, delegated legislation its necessity and
constitutionality, judicial review etc.
3. Students will understand the conflicts and problem areas of administrative law and
policies in the reforms.
UNIT 1 Evolution and Scope of Administrative Law: Definition, Nature, Scope and
Development of Administrative Law, Rule of law and Administrative Law, Separation
of powers and its relevance, Relationship between Constitutional law and
Administrative Law, Causes of growth of Administrative Law , Classification of
functions of Administration.
UNIT 2 Legislative Functions of Administration: Necessity and Constitutionality of

Administration, Forms and requirements, Delegated Legislation, Sub-delegation,
Control of Legislative Action, Judicial, Procedural, Control on Administration :
Judicial Review, CVC, CAG.
UNIT 3 Judicial Functions of Administration: Need for devolution of adjudicatory authority

on administration, Nature of tribunals – Constitution, powers, procedures, rules of
evidence, Administrative Tribunals, Principles of Natural Justice, Reasoned decisions,
Rules of evidence – no evidence, some evidence and, substantial evidence,
Institutional Decisions.
UNIT 4 Administrative Discretion and Judicial Control of Administrative Action :

Administrative Discretion, Need and its relationship with rule of law, Constitutional
imperatives and exercise of discretion, Grounds of judicial review, Abuse of
discretion, Failure to exercise discretion, Doctrine of legitimate expectations, Judicial
Control of Administrative Action- Introduction, Court as the final authority to
determine the legality of administrative action, Exhaustion of Administrative
remedies, Locus Standi, Laches, Res Judicata, Judicial review and its extent, Methods
of judicial review : Statutory appeals, Writs, Declaratory judgements and injunctions,
Civil Suits for Compensation

Books Recommended:
1. Principles of Administrative Law – M.P. Jain & S.N. Jain
2. Administrative Law – I.P. Massey
3. Lectures on Administrative Law – C.K. Takwani
4. Administrative Law – S.P. Sathe
5. Administrative Law – Wade
6. Steven J. Cann - Administrative Law (Sage Publications).

Semester - II Paper – III (20D10203T)

Media & Law
Objective: This paper deals with the interaction between law and mass media. This paper
examines the major laws, regulations and court decisions affecting the media. It aims to
familiarize the theoretical debates on media, law and ethics in the Indian context. It also attempts
to evolve an understanding of the complexities of ethical and legal media practice.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will understand the history, theories of media and its regulatory framework in
different countries and India.
2. It will provide a comparative analysis of freedom of speech and expression of the USA,
UK and India.
3. Students will be able to understand the evolution of new media, the related problems and
its regulation at national and international level.
4. Students will understand the problems of media and its regulations in India and policies
in the reforms.
UNIT 1 Media & Public Policy: Expanding the facets of Media, History of Media Theories of
Media, Evolution of Media, History of Media Legislation in British system, U.S.,
Media Legislation in Indian Context, Media in the Constitutional Framework,
Freedom of Press in Indian Constitution, Interpretation of Media freedom, Issues of
Privacy, Right to Information, Case studies on Media and Free expression.
UNIT 2 Regulatory Framework of Media: Legal Dimensions of Media; Media & Criminal
Law (Defamation / Obscenity/Sedition); Media & Tort Law (Defamation &
Negligence); Media & Legislature – Privileges of the Legislature; Media & Judiciary
– Contempt of Court; Media & Executive – Official Secrets Act; Media & Journalists
– Working Journalists (Conditions of Service) Act & Press Council Act; Self
Regulation & Other Issues
Media and Ethics: Self-Regulation Vs Legal regulation, Media & Human Rights,
Issues relating to entry of Foreign Print Media.
UNIT 3 Evolution OF & New Media: Understanding Broadcast Sector; Evolution of Broadcast
Sector, Airwaves and Government control; Open Skies policy, Licensing issues in
Broadcast Sector; Legislative efforts on Broadcast sector; Prashar Bharti Act
1990;Broadcasting Bill; Cinematography Act 1952; Cable T.V. Networks (regulation)
Act of 1995; Opening of Airwaves; Public policy issues on Airwaves; Community
Radio Advocacy; Telegraph Act and Broadcast interface; The New Media of Internet;
Evolution of Internet as New Media; Regulating the Internet; IT Act of 2000 and
media; Convergence Bill (to be enacted); Regulatory commissions of new media;
Indian Telegraph Act of 1885.

UNIT 4 Media – Advertisement & Law: Concept of Advertisement, Advertisement & Ethics,
Advertisement Act of 1954; Indecent Representation (prohibition) Act, 1986; The
Drugs and Magic Remedies (objectionable) Advertisements Act of 1954; Issues of
Consumer Protection; Competition Bill and impact on Advertisements.
Books Recommended:
1. SR Myneni : Media Laws
2. Madhavi Goradia, Facet Of Media Law
3. Media , Press and Telecommunication Law, 2007
4. DR. A. Verma, Cyber Crimes & Law
5. Mass Media Law (text only) 17th(seventeenth) edition by D. Pember,C. Calvert
6. Media Ethics: Cases and Moral Reasoning (9th Edition) Clifford G.
Christians (Author), Mark Fackler (Author), Kathy Brittain Richardson (Author), Peggy
J. Kreshel (Author), Robert H. Woods
Semester - II Paper – IV (20D10204T)

Religion Diversity, Minority & Law

Objective: This paper deals with the jurisprudence of religion, Secularism and Freedom
Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, International and national protection.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will understand the history & jurisprudence of dharma and religion and its
regulation.
2. It will provide a comparative analysis of secularism, freedom of religion, restrictions
under Constitutional Law..
3. Students will be able to understand the cultural and educational rights, the related
problems and its regulation at national and international level.
4. Students will able to trace the problems protection of religion and its regulations in India
and policies in the reforms.
UNIT 1 Religion: Meaning, Dharma and Religion, Jurisprudence of Religion in India,

Religion in India, Regulation of Religion in India.
UNIT 2 Religious Freedom: Secularism, Freedom to profess or Practice Religion,

Regulation of Secular Activities, Managing Religious Affairs, Religious
Endowments, Restriction on Religious Instruction in Educational Institutions.
UNIT 3 Cultural and Educational Rights: Scope of Cultural and Educational Rights,
Protection of Interests of Religious and Linguistic Minorities, Meaning of
Minorities, Right to Establish and Administer Educational Institutions,
Regulation of Minority Educational Institutions, Government Grants, Fees,
Acquisition of Property of a Minority Educational Institutions.
UNIT 4 International Protection of Freedom of Religion: Protection of Religion in

UDHR, ICCPR, ICSER, UN Commission on Human Rights, European
Convention on Human Rights(Art. 9), American Convention on Human
Rights(Art. 12) etc.
Books Recommended:
2. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India.
4. Dr. SK Kapoor – International Law & Human Rights.
5. Bhansali S.R. - Law Relating to Human Rights
6. Dr Subhash Chandra Singh - Social Justice and Human Rights in India
7. H. Lauterpacht - International Law & Human Rights
8. Manoj Kr. Sinha: Introduction To Human Rights

Semester - II Paper – V (20D10208D)

Dissertation
Objective: The dissertation aimed to do research and to develop requisite writing expression in
their fields of research, thus it helps the society, law students, researchers, to know about the
recent development and changes in law, and lacuna as well and it helps to the law framers to
overcome lacunas.
Course Outcomes:
1. It provides ability to plan and undertake effective research on complex and specialized
legal issues.
2. Students will be able to work autonomously with a self-awareness of key research and
analytical issues to be dealt with any particular piece of work.
3. It will provide an ability to plan strategies for effective research and analysis.
4. Students will be able to think analytically and reflexively about complex material and to
present arguments and information coherently and at a level consistent with Post
Graduate study.
5. It will aware about ethical issues including sustainability.
6. It will enable students to trace national and international problems and provide solutions
and recommendations by systematic presentation.
Every student is required to submit a dissertation on a subject allotted by the Faculty members
within the time specified.
LL.M. (Criminal and Security Law)

Semester - I Paper – I (20D10101T)

RESEARCH METHODS
Objective: To impart knowledge and understanding about the process of conducting socio-legal
research, organizing seminars, publication of law journals, and holding legal aid clinics etc.
Course Outcomes:
1. Students will understand fundamental principles regarding the law and legal system of
the different countries and India as well.
2. Students will be able to engage in legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving.
3. Students will be able to perform legal research.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing regarding legal
matters.
5. Students will have the ability and desire to engage in lifelong learning and service.
UNIT 1 Research Methods: Legal research-nature and scope-characteristics, motivating

factors, basic assumptions, objects, strategy and utility of legal research, Scientific
methods of research, Concept and their role in scientific legal investigation, types of
legal research- doctrinal, empirical, Research in Social sciences, Case study, Social
survey.
UNIT 2 Major steps in doing legal research- Selection or formulation of legal research
problem, Hypothesis, research design- meaning, aspects to be considered, contents,
characteristics, significance and types of research design, Data collection, Sampling
design, Questionnaire, Interview Method, Observation method.
UNIT 3 Method of using libraries and computer, techniques of legal studies, processing,
analysis and interpretation of legal research data, Uniform method of Legal Citation-
OSCOLA & Blue Book in Legal Citation, Case citation, citations of Books, News
Papers, Articles, Journals, Electronic Journals, Legal Databases etc., techniques of
legal studies, processing, analysis, interpretation of legal research data.
UNIT 4 Generalization in legal research, Preparing legal research report, Framing Synopsis,
Article writing, Preparing Questionnaires etc.
Books Recommended:
5. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation: Harvard Law Review (19th Edn.)
6. C R Kothari - Research Methodology
7. Aditham Bhujanga Rao - Research Methodology for Management and Social
Sciences
8. Legal Research Methodology- S.R.Maeny.
9. Semester - I Paper – II (20D10102T)

Law and Justice in Globalizing World

Objective: The main objective of the course is to enable students to understand and seek
solutions to pressing problems in the domain of justice. By the end of the term, students are
expected to become familiar with the multiple dimensions of the theoretical literature and be able
to critically evaluate the attempts to make sense of, and to ameliorate, prevailing instances of
injustice in the world. This will be imparted through theoretical and philosophical debates
advanced by various scholars and the institutional mechanism that need to be accelerated to
achieve the objectives of global justice.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Paper builds on the understanding of law & Justice in UK, USA, Switzerland and
India.
2. It looks at the process of globalization and its impact on law in the light of history, and
will discuss the debates surrounding globalization, justice, its changing meaning and the
impact that it has on many fields of law.
3. It will provide an understanding of how law and legal institutions has to change in order
to align with the global rules.
discussed.
law and global institutions heard from different quarters.
UNIT 1 Nature of law: the dictate of reason (Natural law), the command of the sovereign
(Imperative law), practice of the court (American legal realism); System of rules;
Territorial nature of law; Rule of law.
UNIT 2 Definition of law; sources of law- formal, material and legal material sources; types of
law – common and statutory law, private and public law, civil and criminal law,
administrative law; constitutional law; Equity and law; Functions and purpose of law:
Justice, stability and peaceful change; territorial nature of law.
UNIT 3 Justice: concept, meaning, quest for justice, basis of justice; theories of justice-
Aristotle, John Rawls, Marx; Types of justice- formal and substantive; justice-
economic, social and political; Equal justice; Justice and mercy, justice and
expediency, justice and liberty; Justice v. Law; difference between law and justice;
Miscarriage of justice.
UNIT 4 Administration of justice; need of administration of justice; Justice according to law;

principles of natural justice; administration of criminal justice; Machinery of justice in
India- the hierarchy and functions of courts; PIL and administration of justice; Judicial
activism; Legal aid.
Books recommended:

7. Aspects of Justice- By C.K.Allen

8. Judicial Process- By Benjamin N. Cardozo
9. Judicial Process- By H.J.Abraham
10. Administrative Law - By I.P.Massey
11. Introduction of Jurisprudence- By Dr. Avtar Singh and Dr. Harpreet Kaur
12. Salmonds Juriprudence - By Fitzerald
Semester - I Paper – III (20D10106T)

Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration

Objective: The paper provides exhaust knowledge of the Concept of Crime and Criminology by
focusing on different Schools of Criminology, of criminal behaviour, anti-social activities and
Criminal Justice Administration.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will get understanding of nature and scope of criminology, its role in public
policy, theories and schools.
2. It will provide an understanding of criminal behaviour, causes, theories, control and
views and contributions of criminologists.
3. Students will understand the anti-social activities of crime and criminal justice
administration.
law and global institutions.
UNIT 1 The Concept of Crime and Criminology, Nature and scope- whether science, object,
Role of Criminology in Public policy, Trends in criminality, New conflict theories in
Criminology, Criminal and criminology, Schools of Criminology, Sociological School
of criminal behaviour and its characteristics.
UNIT 2 Individualistic school of criminal behaviour- its characteristics and American
development, Tentative theory of criminal behaviour, Hereditary theory of criminal
behaviour, Environmental theory- Imitation theory, social disintegration theory; Social
Institutions and crime causation- Family caste, religion etc., Economic school of
criminal behaviour, Media and crime, Social control theory, Contribution of
criminologists-Enrico Ferri, Raffaele Garfelo, Donald Taft, Gabrial de tarde,
Sutherland, Lambroso.
UNIT 3 Special anti-social activities: White collar crimes, Organised crimes, Sex related
crimes- prostitution, Abortion, female infanticide, offences against women,
Alcoholism, Drug addiction, recidivism, Crime in relation to Race and Nativity,
Process in Criminal behaviour, crime statistics.
UNIT 4 Criminal Justice Administration: Criminal law- Substantive and Procedural, Elements
of crime, Exceptions, rights of accused, Criminal courts, Juvenile court and their
powers, Procedure- crime to conviction, Plea bargaining.
Books recommended:
1. Ahmad Siddique Criminology by S.M.A. Qadri
2. Principles of Criminology- Sutherland and Cressy
3. Criminology and Penology- N.V.Paranjape
4. Criminology – Prof. Ram Ahuja.
Semester - I Paper – IV (20D10107T)

Criminal Justice and Human rights:

Objective: The paper focus on importance of Human rights on criminal justice. Human rights
have acquired new dimension with the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948.
At present a number of regional and international organizations are working for the protection of
these rights. The role of these organizations is vital in protecting the different venerable sections
of society. The course will highlight the international instrument recognizing different venerable
sections of society and the role played by international organization for their protection.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will get understanding of foundation of Human Rights, development and its
role in public policy.
2. It will provide understanding human rights in Criminal justice system rights of accused,
PIL and judicial activism.
3. Students will understand the human rights of prisoners, parole and International/ Indian
provision.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively the requirement for change in
international law and global institutions.
UNIT 1 Philosophical foundation of Human Rights- Quest for quality of life, Human ideals
and values- universal, cultural, social dignity and justice; Development of Human
rights- Magna Carta, the British Bill of Rights; American Declaration; Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights; International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; The Concept
of Criminal justice and Human rights- meaning and scope: A jurisprudential overview.
UNIT 2 Human rights and Criminal justice system, Human rights and criminal justice
administration in India, Rights of the criminals, Rights of the accused- meaning of
accused, Under Trials, Rights under legislative scheme in India, Human rights: A
reflection on their contextual nexus, Judicial activism and protection of human rights
of the criminals (PIL).
UNIT 3 Human rights of the prisoners- under trials, convicts, civil prisoners, detainees, right to
receive wages, constitutional and legislative scheme, Rights under Prison manual-
commutation, remittance, Parole etc. Indian position.
UNIT 4 Human rights- International perspective.
Books Recommended:
1. Constitution of India,
2. Code of Criminal Procedure,
3. Criminal Law and Criminology, Ed. By K.D.Gaur,
4. Criminal Justice, Ed. By K.I.Vibhute,
5. Criminology and Criminal Justice System, by N. Maheshwra Swamy (A.L.H.)

Semester - I Paper – V (20D10108T)

Victimology:
Objectives; Objective of this paper is to provide in depth and advance knowledge regarding
victimology, to the student, Kinds and characteristics of victims their rights, Justice to victims
etc.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will understand of foundation and development victimology.
2. It will provide understanding of characteristic of victim, immerging trends.
3. Students will understand the basic rights of victim, justice to victims of crime and
International/ Indian provision.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively the requirement for change in law of
victim at international and national level.
UNIT 1 Concept, nature and evolution of the concept of victimology; Theories, scope and
object of victimology; Role of victim in crime; Relationship between victimology,
criminology and penology; Victim and criminal justice.
UNIT 2 Kinds of victims, characteristics of victims- police and judicial attitudes, emerging
trends; Victim offender relationship; Victim’s expectations; Victims needing special
attention- elderly, child, female, minority, weaker sections and sex offence victims.
UNIT 3 Justice to victims of crime; Basic rights of victims; Compensation to victims- factors
to be considered in awarding compensation; Justice to women victims; Victims of
terrorism.
UNIT 4 Justice to victims- emerging trends and legislative models in India; Compensation
under the Fatal Accidents Act,1855, Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Under Code of
Criminal Procedure,1973, under Constitution of India, State Compensation
Programme, Compensation of murder and sexual assaults; and Judicial approach.
Books Recommended:
1. Criminology, Penology and Victimology: By- Rabindra K. Mohanty and Satyajit
Mohanty (Himalaya Publishing Hous).
2. Criminology and Criminal Justice System: Dr. N. Maheshwara Swamy,(A.L.H.)
3. Criminal Justice: Edited by Prof. K.I.Vibhute.
4. Ahmad Siddique Criminology: By S.M.A.Qadri.
5. Criminal and Criminology: Edited By Prof. K.D.Gaur.

LL.M. (Criminal and Security Law) II Semester

Semester - II Paper – I (20D10201T)
Systems of Governance
Objective: The paper acquaints the students to understand the system of various democracies,
imparts exhaustive discussion on the Systems of Governance of the USA, UK, Switzerland and
India.
Course Outcomes:
1. The Students will be able to understand the system of governance of various
democracies.
2. It will provide a comparative analysis between Governance of the USA, UK, Switzerland
and India.
3. Students will understand the problem areas of Governance in India and policies in the
reforms.
UNIT 1 Systems of Governance of the United States of America:

Pramble, Federalism- Meaning and relationship between United States and States,
Legislature(Congress)-House of Representatives, Senate, Presidency, Judicial System
of United States of America, Bill of Rights, Relationship between Congress and the
President, Due Process of Law.
UNIT 2 System of Governance of United Kingdom:

Human Rights, Human Dignity and Equality, Integrity, Legal Protection, Liberties,
Political Rights, Social Rights, State Organisation- Overview, Parliament- Parliament
Act, 1911; Government, Judiciary, Position of the Crown, Finance, Sovereignty,
Democracy, Emergency Powers Act,1920, Crown Proceedings Act, 1947;
UNIT 3 System of Governance of Switzerland:

Preamble, Basic Rights, Citizenship and Political Rights, Social Goals, Relationship
between the Federation and Cantons- Cooperation, Federal Guarantees, Powers-
Relations with foreign countries, Security, Education etc., Environment, Energy and
Communication, Economy, Housing, Social Security, Health, Finances, Referendum,
Parliament, Federal Government and Administration, Judicial Authority, Revision.
UNIT 4 Comparison of System of Governance of India with United States, United Kingdom
and Switzerland: Parliamentary System, Presidency of India and America and the
Crown, Bill of Rights, Due Process and Procedure Established by law, Process of
Amendment of the Constitution in India and Referendum.
Books:

12. H.M.Seervai, Constitutional Law of India

14. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law
15. Constitution of England
16. D.D. Basu, Comparative Constitutional Law
17. Constitution of United States of America
18. M.V. Pylee: Select Constitution of the World
19. Constitution of Switzerland
20. Harpreet Kaur: Governance and Democracy in India
21. Subhash C. Kashyap: Our Political System
22. Singh, M. P. : Comparative constitutional law

Semester - II Paper – II (20D10205T)

Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes
Objectives: The main objective of this course is to make students familiar with the
developments that are being taking place in the different areas with the help of Computer
Science and Information Technology. To acquaint the students with the national and
international legal orders relative to these.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to understand the different theoretical and cross-disciplinary
approaches (criminological, political, legal and information security/management) to the
study of cyber-security and the regulation of the Internet and the Internet of Things.
2. Students will be able Understand the structure, mechanics and evolution of the Internet in
the context of emerging crime threats and technological and other trends in cyberspace.
3. It will provide understanding to Distinguish and classify the forms of cybercriminal
activity and the technological and 'social engineering' methods used to undertake such
crimes.
4. Students will be able to investigate assumptions about the behavior and role of offenders
and victims in cyberspace, and use basic web-tools to explore behavior on-line.
5. Students will be able to analyse and assess the impact of cybercrime on government,
businesses, individuals and society.
6. Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of cyber-security, cyber-laws (e.g. the
Budapest Convention) and other countermeasures against cybercrime and cyber warfare.
UNIT 1 Concept of Information Technology and cyber space; Meaning and scope of Cyber
Law; Cyber law and cyber world; Internet and online resources; Security of
information; Digital signature; Child and cyber space; Cyber law and cyber crimes;
Convention on cyber crimes.
UNIT 2 The Information of Technology Act, 2000: Background of the Act; Characteristics and
objectives of the Act; Legal recognition of electronic documents, digital signatures;
control of the private key; certifying authorities; Duties of subscribers; offences,
penalties and adjudication; Justice dispensation system.
UNIT 3 The Information of Technology Act, 2000: Background of the Act; Characteristics and
objectives of the Act; Legal recognition of electronic documents, digital signatures;
control of the private key; certifying authorities; Duties of subscribers; offences,
penalties and adjudication; Justice dispensation system.
UNIT 4 Cyber crimes- definition of cyber crime; Crimes under I.T. Act; Cyber crimes under
Indian Penal Code,1860- Forgery, Making a false document, forgery for cheating, E-
mail hearing, harming reputation (defamation), Criminal intimidation etc.; Indian
Evidence Act and electronic record; Computer crimes- Definition of computer crime,
reasons for computer crimes, classification- against individual and individuals
property, against organisation, against society; Piracy etc.

Books recommended:
1. Lectures on Cyber Law( I.T.Act) by Meena Amar ( Asia Law House)
2. Child In Cyber Space : by Barkha and U.Rama Mohan ( “ “ )
3. Cyber Law and Crimes: by Barkha and U.Rama Mohan, ( Asia Law House)
Articles:
1. Law of Cyber Crime in India: By Dr. G.S.Karakara and Dr. S.K.Sharma, Journal of the
Legal Studies, p.13.
2. Cyber (Computer) Crimes- A Conceptual Analysis: by Anand D. Chinchure; Cr.L.J. 2010
(Jour.) 345.

Semester - II Paper – III (20D10206T)

Sentences and Sentencing
Objective: The paper acquaints the students to understand the Reaction to crime, Punitive
reaction, prevention and control of crime, Process and Policy of Sentencing, Execution of
sentences and correctional measures.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to understand social and state reaction to crime, sanctions.
2. It will provide understanding of kinds and theories of punishment and judicial
approaches.
3. Students will understand the execution of sentence, administration of prisons,
correctional measures, law and judicial approaches.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively the requirement for change in law of
victim at international and national level.
UNIT 1 Reaction to crime- social and State, Punitive reaction- punishment; Definition of
punishment, origin, justification and object- prevention and control of crime; Kinds of
punishment- corporeal and non-corporeal, other sanctions; Discretionary and
mandatory; Perspectives and reflections.
UNIT 2 Sentencing: Process and Policy -Kinds of punishments under Indian Penal Code,1860-
Imprisonment: meaning, imprisonment for a definite period or life imprisonment,
simple, rigorous, solitary; Capital punishment; Fine and imprisonment in lieu of fine;
Theories of punishment; Judicial approach; therapeutic or punishment in proportion to
the offence approach in awarding sentences.
UNIT 3 Execution of sentences: of death sentence; Imprisonment; Prison system in India-

origin, history; Administration of prisons; Open prisons; Prison law; Parole- meaning,
rules; Execution of other sentences or sanctions; Execution of sentence against
juveniles.
UNIT 4 Treatment or correctional measures-probation; Correctional homes; observation

homes; Pardon, commutation, remission, waiver etc.; Law and judicial approach;
Juvenile Justice Act, 1986.
Books Recommended:
1. Criminal Law and Criminology : Edi. By Prof. K.D.Gaur.
2. Introduction to Jurisprudence: By – Dr. Avtar Singh & Dr. Harpreet Singh
3. Criminology, Penology and Victimology-By: Rabindra K. Mohantyand Satyajit
Mohanty;
4. Criminology and Criminal Justice System- By Dr. N.Maheshwara Swamy;
5. Criminology and Penology- By N.V.Paranjape;
6. Salmond on Jurisprudence- By P.J.Fitzgerald

Semester - II Paper – IV (20D10207T)

International Criminal Law
Objective: To enhance knowledge and understanding of the International criminal law from
systematic approach, to understand the law and how it interfaces with crime, criminal justice
professionals and public expectations. Describe the history, evolution and present structure of the
criminal law, International and national provision relating to prosecution.
Course Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to understand foundation and sources of international criminal
law, general principles, sanctions.
2. It will provide understanding of the procedures of international criminal investigations
and prosecution.
3. Students will understand the execution of sentence under international criminal law,
efficacy of International Courts and Tribunals.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively the requirement for change in law at
international and national level.
UNIT 1 Foundations of International Criminal Law; Main features, scope and objectives of
Inter. Crim. Law; Sources of ICL; General principles of liability under ICL; Modes of
criminal liability and inchoate crimes: perpetration- joint & indirect, omission;
Immunities and Defences/ grounds for excluding criminal responsibility; Sentencing
and penalties.
UNIT 2 Elements of international crimes; Crimes under ICL: genocide, crimes against
humanity, war crimes, aggression; Transnational crimes- terrorism and torture.
UNIT 3 Procedures of international criminal investigations; Principles and procedure(Trial) of

international prosecutions; Legal impediments to the exercise of criminal jurisdiction;
Prosecution in national courts; jurisdiction; National prosecution of international
crimes; State co-operation with respect to national proceedings.
UNIT 4 International prosecution: Ad-hoc international criminal tribunals,; International

Criminal Court; History of international prosecutions- Nuremberg and Tokyo; State
co-operation with International Courts and Tribunals; Appeals and enforcement;
Alternatives to criminal prosecution; Victims in the international criminal procedures;
Future of ICL.
Books recommended:
1. Cassese’s International Criminal Law - By A. Casses, P.Gaeta, L.Baig etc.
2. Introduction to International Criminal Law- by M.Cherif Bassiouni
3. The Fundamental Concept of Crime in International Criminal Law :A Comparative Law
Analysis - by Marchuk, Iryna.

Semester - II Paper – V (20D10208D)

Dissertation
Objective: The dissertation aimed to do research and to develop requisite writing expression in
their fields of research, thus it helps the society, law students, researchers, to know about the
recent development and changes in law, and lacuna as well and it helps to the law framers to
overcome lacunas.
Course Outcomes:
1. It provides ability to plan and undertake effective research on complex and specialized
legal issues.
2. Students will be able to work autonomously with a self-awareness of key research and
analytical issues to be dealt with any particular piece of work.
3. It will provide an ability to plan strategies for effective research and analysis.
4. Students will be able to think analytically and reflexively about complex material and to
present arguments and information coherently and at a level consistent with Post
Graduate study.
5. An awareness of ethical issues including sustainability issues.
6. It will enable students to trace national and international problems and provide solutions
and recommendations by systematic presentation.
A candidate will have to submit a dissertation on any topic assigned by the Faculty Member
concerned.

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