Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad

Academic Year – 2023-2024 (Batch of 2020-25)

BA LLB/BBA LLB
OBE

Course : Private International Law

Course Code : T 1489 No. Credits 02
Catalog Code : No. Hours 30
Faculty Name : Mrs. Annapurna Devi Munaganti (Faculty Incharge)
Consultation Hours : Students can meet me anytime during official hours
9963166950-Mrs. annapurnadevi.m@slsh.edu.in
Mobile : M.Annapurna Email ID
Devi

Program Objectives:
1. By Studying law in the particular context of humanities and social sciences the students are groomed
to respond to governance, administration and human behavior.
2. Students gain an edge over other peers to lead and shape social and public enterprises such as the
State, Community Organization, and Social Enterprises.
3. Course curriculum facilitates learning Law in a profound way in response to contemporary
development with hands-on experience in legal knowledge and skills in value framework in afast-
changing India set in a deglobalizing world.
4. The Student will be groomed in intellectual integrity, ethics.
5. The Student will improve cognitive problem-solving skills, independent critical thinking with
research capabilities
6. Studentswillbeabletocultivatetheabilitytoappreciateroleoflawyers injustice education in Globalising
world sustainability, poverty and vulnerability.

Course Objectives: -
The course intends to focus on the following issues:
CO (1) To provide an understanding of the problems inherent in legal situations involving cross
border element(s)
CO (2) To study and analyze the issues relating to jurisdiction in Private International Law Sphere
CO (3) To understand and analyze the rules governing national and international recognition and
enforcement of foreign judgments.
CO (4) To demonstrate the basic knowledge and understanding relating to jurisdiction and choice of
law in various areas of choice of law including, Contract, Tort and Family law matters.
Recommended Text Book: -
1. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn, Oxford 2019
2. Conflict of Laws, G.P. Tripathi, 2015, Allahabad Law Agency.
3. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011

4. Private International Law, Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, 4th revised, 1998

Suggested Books: -
 1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law, Oxford publications, 15th Edition, 2017

2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010
3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris the Conflicts of Laws; 9 th Edn , Sweet and
Maxwell, 2018

Additional Learning Resources: -

Many web sites contain useful information on Private International Law. The sites mentioned below contain
information relating to different laws and Act enforced in India:
Legal terms:

Forum Non-Conveniens Law of obligations

Choice of law Lis alibi pendens
Forum shopping Lex fori
Classification Lex causae
Characterization Lex situs
Domicile Renvoi
Domicile of choice Incidental question
Domicile of dependence Claims in rem
Domicile of origin Lex Loci Celebrationis
Lex domicile Lex Loci Contractus
Lex Loci Actus Animus non revertendi

LIST OF LATEST CASES

1. Penn vs Baltimore
2. Ogden Vs Ogden
3. Oceana Sun Line Special Shipping vs Fay
4. AG For Alberta v Cook, Gray vs Formasa
5. IRC Vs Duchess of Portland
6. Bell vs Kennedy
7. Ramsay vs. Liverpool Infirmary
8. Luxexpress-II case Ltd; 2018
9. Customs and Excise Commissioners v Barclays Bank plc [2006] UKHL 28
10. AMT Futures Ltd v Marzillier[2015] QB 699,
11. Thompson v. Distillers
12. Tort-A possible exception to the role in Phillips v. Eyre Boys v. Chaplin
13. The relationship of choice of proper law to submission to jurisdiction Dunbee v. Gilman
14. Recognition of foreign divorces Post Indyka v. Indyka Decisions
15. Polygamous Marriage and the Commonwealth Matrimonial Causes Act Crowe v. Kader
16. Residential Qualifications in Adoption Re G
17. Death Duties and the power to impose them within Australia 0 Permanent Trustee Co. (Canberra)
Ltd. v. Finlayson
18. Al-Fassi v. AI-Fassi, 433 So. 2d 664, 665-68 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983) (citing prior Bahamian
custody decision)
19. Painter v. Bannister,
20. Whallon v. Lynn
21. Croll v. Croll
22. Codigo Civil del Estado de Baja California Sur
23. Sun Oil Co. v. Wortman (486 U.S. 717 (1988))
24. F. HoffmanLa Roche Ltd. v. Empagran
25. Tucci v. Club Mediterrannee, S.A. (107 Cal. Rptr .2d 401),
Course Map: -
The following table shows how the Course Learning Outcomes relate to the overall Program Learning Goals
and Outcomes, and indicates where these are assessed:

Course Description Learning Outcomes Assessments

At the end of the course, the

This course aims to provide
student is expected to: Class Discussion
students with the
LO(1) Acquire a basic knowledge Case studies
fundamental understanding
Subject & Course Code:- (021141306)

on general principles of Private Tutorial/Project

related to Private
International Law.
Knowledge of legal systems
existing in different
countries covering various
realms of contractual, civil,
matrimonial, commercial
are very important in
pursuing legal profession.
This course helps you to
understand theoretical
aspects of Private
International Law.
International Law
LO (2) Understand the
Case analysis and Discussion:
jurisdictional issues involved in
Case studies
Private International Law.
Tutorial/Project
Case analysis and Discussion:
LO (3)Learn recognition and
Case studies
enforcement of foreign judgment
Tutorial/Project

LO (4) demonstrate the basic

knowledge and understanding
relating to jurisdiction and choice Case analysis and Discussion:
of law in various areas of choice Case studies
of law including, Contract, Tort Tutorial/Project
and Family law matters.

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1-2 Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO (1)
General 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International discussion &LO(1)
Principles Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-35-73 -S
Introduction 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
Nature and scope 1-13 and 15-28
of Private Suggested References:
International law 1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International
and its Law, Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint
Unification of 2006 pp3-20
International law 2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private
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International law in India, Kluwer Law
International, 2010 pp 46-76

3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm,

Morris the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and
Maxwell, 2018 pp 4-13

4. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd

edn, Oxford 2019 pp 1-10

5. Unification of Private International Law,

Lawctopus
www.lawctopus.com/academike/unification-
private-international-law/
6. Introduction to Private International Law - Springer
www.springer.com/cda/
content/document/cda.../9789462650312-c2.pdf?
SGWID...
7. John Linarelli , Toward a Political Theory for
Private International Law, Duke Journal of
Comparative & International Law, Vol. 26, No. 2,
2016

8. Ralf Michaels Globalizing Savigny: The State in

Savigny’s Private International Law, and the
Challenge of Europeanization and Globalization,
Research Paper of Duke Law School, available at
http://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewconten
t.cgi?article= 5486&context=faculty_scholarship

3 Difference Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO (1)

between private 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Class &LO(2)
international law Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-35-73 Discussion – S,
and public 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
international law 3-6

3.
Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
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Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp3-20

2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law

in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 61-76

3. Swapneshwar Gowtham, Application of Choice of Law

to Foreign Torts, available at
http://www.manupatrafast.com/articles/PopOpenArticle.asp
x?ID=bddd4a3d-61f9-40b8-82cd-
802d6a878191&txtsearch=Subject:%20International
%20Law

4. P. B. Carter, The Rôle of Public Policy in English Private

International Law, The International and Comparative Law
Quarterly, Vol. 42, No. 1 (Jan., 1993), pp. 1-10,
https://www.jstor.org/stable/761163?
seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents

5.Traditional View of Public Policy and Ordre Public in

Private digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?
article=1964&context=gjicl

6.V Van Den Eeckhout, Corporate Human Rights

Violations and Private International
Law,ssrn.com/abstract=1895690

4-6 Theories of Compulsory Readings: Lecture& CO (1)

characterization, 1. ParasDiwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Case law &LO(1)
Theories, and Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-99-114 Presentation – S
Doctrine of 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
Renvoi and its 39-49
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3. . David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 19-26
Suggested References:
The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
Principles Oxford 2019 pp 11-14

1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,

Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp35-64
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 76-81

Compulsory Readings:
1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181
2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis
Jurisdictional 2011pp89-119
Issues –Rules of 3. . David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
Jurisdiction the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
Application and pp 23=7-39 CO (2)
Lecture &
Exclusion of Suggested References: &LO
7-8 Problem
Foreign Law . Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law, (2) – M
solving
Domicile Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp179-180
Jurisdiction of 2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
Courts in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 76-81
3. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
Oxford 2019 pp 22-36

9-10 Brussels and Compulsory Readings: Lecture/ CO (2)

Lugano 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Discussion &LO(2)
Convention Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181 –M

2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis

2011pp89
3. . David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 95-148
Suggested References:
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1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp183-273.
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 76-81

Compulsory Readings:
1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181
2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis
2011pp99
Codification 3. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn, CO (2)
process at Hague Oxford 2019 pp 239-269 Lecture/ &LO(2)
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Conference Discussion –S
Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp278-283
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 76-81

12- Foreign Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO (3)

13 Judgments: 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Class & LO
Recognition and Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181 Discussion (3) – M
Enforcement of 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
foreign 271-301
judgments The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
Oxford 2019 pp 214-234
3. . David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 227-264
Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp285-333
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp272-276

3. Jayant Bhatt & Tanvi Kapoor, The Rules To Be Followed

By A Court In Applying Appropriate Law In Cases Having
A Foreign Party,
http://www.legalserviceindia.com/articles/frpca.htm
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Alex Mills Rethinking Jurisdiction in International Law,
http://bybil.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2014/10/31/by
bil.bru003.full

Compulsory Readings:
1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181
2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
274-276
3.
Suggested References: CO (3)
Position at Lecture &
1.Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law, & LO
14 common law Class
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp3-20 (3) – S
Discussion
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 272-276
3. Yntema, Hessel E. “The Historic Bases of Private
International Law.” The American Journal of Comparative
Law, vol. 2, no. 3, 1953, pp. 297–317. JSTOR,
https://doi.org/10.2307/837480. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

15 International Compulsory Readings: Lecture

Convention on 1. 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International CO (3)
Foreign Law, 4th revised, (1998).p-115-181 &LO(3)
Judgments 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp –S
209-246
3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 227-364

Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp480-518

2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law

in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp223-227
3. von Mehren, Arthur T. “Recognition and Enforcement of
Foreign Judgments: A New Approach for the Hague
Conference?” Law and Contemporary Problems, vol. 57,
no. 3, 1994, pp. 271–87. JSTOR,
https://doi.org/10.2307/1191975. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.
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Compulsory Readings:
Enforcement of 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
foreign Law, 4th revised, (1998). 611-658
judgments in 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011
India pp223-227
3. . Suggested References:
1. .Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp404-477

2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law

CO (3)
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 p56
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2. Alex Mills Rethinking Jurisdiction in International Law,
17 analysis –S
http://bybil.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/2014/10/31/by
Case
bil.bru003.full
3. Jayant Bhatt & Tanvi Kapoor, The Rules To Be Followed
By A Court In Applying Appropriate Law In Cases Having
A Foreign Party,
http://www.legalserviceindia.com/articles/frpca.htm
4. Anil Malhotra & Ranjit Malhotra (2006) Enforcement of
Foreign Judgments and Foreign Arbitral Awards in the
Indian Civil Jurisdiction, Commonwealth Law
Bulletin, 32:3, 431-442, DOI: 10.1080/03050710601074468

18- Choice of Law Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO (4)

19 Issues: law od 1. ParasDiwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Case analysis & LO
obligations Law, 4th revised, (1998). 505-538 (4) –S
Contract 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis
Commercial 2011pp573-627
Contracts 3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
Negotiable the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
Instruments pp 429-473
4. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
Oxford 2019 pp 53-62

3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8fNtz8aqro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10DBGZmiD2Q
Suggested References:
1. 1.Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
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Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp533-535
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp93-105

Choice of Law Compulsory Readings:

Issues: 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Negotiable Law, 4th revised, (1998). 505-538
Instruments 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011
pp447
3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 227-364
The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
CO(4)
Oxford 2019 pp 69-71
20- Lecture & & LO
21 Case analysis (4)-S
Suggested References:
1. 1.Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp3-20
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp105-134
3. Leonard Manning, Choice of Law for Commercial
Contracts, 2 B.C. Indus. & Com. L. Rev. 241 (1960-1961)
Choice of Law for Commercial Contracts

21- Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO(4)

22 Choice of Law 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International Case analysis & LO
Issues: Tort Law, 4th revised, (1998). 551-572 (4)-S
2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
647-682
3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 475-496
The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
Oxford 2019 pp 53-62

Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp604-666
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
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in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp135-142

Choice of Law
Issues: Property Compulsory Readings:
1. ParasDiwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Law, 4th revised, (1998). 551-572
2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis 2011pp
647-682
3. 3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 497-547 CO(4)
23- 4. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn, Lecture & & LO
24 Oxford 2019 pp 158-178 Case analysis (4)-S

Suggested References:
1. 1.Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp670-699

2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law

in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp135-142

25- Choice of Law Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO (4)

26 Issues: Family 1. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Case analysis & CO
Law Morris the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and (4) –S
Family Law Maxwell, 2018 pp 265-373
Matrimonial 2. ParasDiwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private
Causes International Law, 4th revised, (1998). 237-336
Legitimacy and 3. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis
Legitimation 2011pp 303-356
4. The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd
edn, Oxford 2019 pp73-117

Suggested References:
1.Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp704-850
and 887-902
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 p 182-202
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1. Sugandha Nayak, Nishant Chaturvedi, Marriage &

Matrimonial Causes in Private International Law:
Issues in Common Law Countries, available at
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?
abstract_id=1762153

1. Marriages to Overseas Indians, Government of

India, available at
https://www.mea.gov.in/images/pdf/marriages-to-
overseas-indians-booklet.pdf
2. Private International Law and Inter-Parental
Custody Disputes in India ...
3. www.lawctopus.com/.../private-international-law-
inter-parental-custody-disputes-india
4. Convention on the Civil Aspects of International
Child Abduction - HCCH,
https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/f
ull-text/?cid=24
5. The Child in Private International Law: Adoption
and Abduction, in Contemporary International Law
Issues: Opportunities at a Time of Momentous
Change, Proceedings of the Second Joint
Conference held at Hague available at
https://books.google.co.in/books
6. Linda Silberman and Karin Wolf, The Importance
Of Private International Law For Family Issues In
An Era Of Globalization: Two Case Studies–
International Child Abduction And Same-Sex
Unions, available at
http://www.hofstra.edu/PDF/law_lawrev_silberman
_vol32no1.pdf
7. HN Hatfield, Private International Law Concepts in
Divorce, The American Journal of Family Law,
available at www.shulmanrogers.com/./Private
%20International%20Law%20Concepts% 20 in
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27- Choice of Law Compulsory Readings: Lecture & CO(4)

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Children Issues: 1. Paras Diwan and Peeyush Diwan, Private International
Adoption Law, 4th revised, (1998). 337-380
Guardianship and 2. Conflict of Laws, Atul M. Satalvad Lexis Nexis
Custodian of 2011pp359-387
minor 3. David Mcclean and Veronica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Morris
the Conflicts of Laws; 9th Edn , Sweet and Maxwell, 2018
pp 375-427.
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The Conflicts of Law in India, V.C Govindraj, 2nd edn,
29 Case analysis (4)-S
Oxford 2019 pp 128-136

Suggested References:
1. Cheshire, North & Fawcett, Private International Law,
Oxford publications, First Indian Reprint 2006 pp855-884
2. K. B. Agrawal, Vandana Singh, Private International law
in India, Kluwer Law International, 2010 pp 203-213
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Research Project: -
Research Project though given at the initial week of the semester, shall be a culmination of the continuous
research work done by the student on the basis of doctrinal or non - doctrinal research work on a given topic.
The sources of data can be primary as well as secondary data. For clarification of doubts one session shall be
allotted for Research Paper - Clarification of Doubts, soon after the allocation of topics for Research Paper.
Besides, students are free to clarify their doubts during office hours to the faculty in charge.
Expectations from Students: -
To indulge in research activities pertaining to the subject
To be punctual and attentive in the classroom.
To maintain the discipline and refrain from the use of mobile phones.
To actively participate in class room discussions and raise points of doubt.
To understand the basic concepts thoroughly.
To read the relevant articles in the newspapers and keep updated with the recent changes.

Evaluation Timeline: -

Keeping in line with continuous evaluation process at SLS, Hyderabad the following schedules have been
drawn. Students are expected to go through the dates / sessions mentioned and prepare accordingly.
Component Expected slot / Marks declaration
Component Weightage
Number due date by
 Case Analysis/
Assignment/Experimenta
1 l 16-8-23 26-08-23 20
Learning/ProblemSolving
Test
End exam 30
Total 50

Quality Assurance: -
The SI(DU) is actively monitoring student learning and quality of the student experience in all its programs.
A random selection of completed assessment tasks may be used for quality assurance, such as to determine
the extent to which program learning goals are being achieved. The information is required for accreditation
purposes, and aggregated findings will be used to inform changes aimed at improving the quality of SI (DU)
programs. All material used for such processes will be treated as confidential and will not be related to
course grades.
Brief profile of the Faculty Member: -
Mrs Munaganti Annapurna Devi is an Assistant professor of Law at SLSH Hyderabad(FI)