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OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR: DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY: DIBRUGARH

Ref. No. DU/DR-A/6-1/14/853 Dated.08.12.2014

NOTIFICATION

As recommended by the meeting of the Board of Studies in Law held on 02.07.2014,


the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dibrugarh University is pleased to approve the Revised
Syllabus of B.A.LL.B/B.A.LL.B(Hons) Programme for the First and Second Semester under
report to the Under Graduate Board and Academic Council, Dibrugarh University.

The above shall come into effect from the academic session 2014-2015.

Sd/- A. Hazarika
Deputy Registrar (Academic)i/c
Dibrugarh University

Copy to:
1. The Vice-Chancellor, D.U. for favour of information.
2. The Registrar, D.U. for favour of information.
3. The Controller of Examinations, DU, for favour of information and necessary action. The
copy of the Syllabus is enclosed herewith.
4. Prof. (Ms) K. D. Hazarika, Dept. of Assamese, Dean, School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, Dibrugarh University, for kind information.
5. The Director, Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University for favour of information
and necessary action.
6. All the Principals of the Colleges conducting the B.A.LL.B/B.A.LL.B(Hons) Programme,
for favour of information and needful. They are requested to download the copy of the
Syllabus from the website: www.dibru.ac.in.
7. The System Administrator, Dibrugarh University for kind information and with a request
to upload the Notification along with the syllabus urgently in the University website.
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SEMESTER – I
Code Paper Credits Marks
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.1 General English 6 100
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.2 Major- Paper-I 6 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3 Minor I: Paper: I 5 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4 Minor II : Paper : I 5 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.5 Constitutional Law of India- I 8 100
Total for Non-Honours Course 30 500

Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.:1.1
General English
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 6 .66

Marks

Unit 1: Organs of Speech 16


1.1 The Respiratory System

1.2 The Phonatory System

1.3 The Articulatory System

1.4.1 The Classification and Description of Speech Sounds


1.4.1 Consonants

1.4.2 Vowels

Unit 2: Phonetic and Speech


2.1 Phonetic Transcription

2.2 Speech Training


2.2.1 Stress

2.2.2 Speech Rhythm

2.2.3 Intonation

2.2.4 Juncture

2.2.5 Question

2.3 Consulting a Dictionary for Pronunciation, Meaning, Usages etc


Unit 3: Introduction to Body Language 16
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3.1 What is a Body Language?

3.2 Body Language as a Part of Communication.

3.3 Three Aspects of Communication

Unit 4: Grammar and usages


16
4.1 Article

4.2 Sentence

4.3 Parts of Speech

4.4 Tense
4.5 Determiners

4.5 Preposition
4.6 Phrases and Clauses
4.7 Detection of Common Errors
4.8 Transformation of Sentences

Unit 5: 16
5.1 Legal Language: Its historical background, meaning, scope and related
problems
5.2 Legal terms:
A
Abatement, Abduction, Abet, Abrogate, Abscond, Accomplice, Accused,
Acquittal, Adjourn, adjudication, Affidavit, Aggrieved person, Agnates, Alibi,
Alien, Alimony, Ambiguity, Amnesty, Appeal, Approver, Arbitration, Assent,
Asylum
B
Bail, Bankrupt, Bicameral, Blasphemy, Bond, Breach, Burden of proof, Bother
of full blood, Brother of half blood

C
Cabinet, Capital punishment, Caveat, Cheque, Client, Code, Codicil, Coercion,
Collusion, Compound, Conjugal rights, Consumer, Conviction, Copyright,
Criminal, Criminal negligence, Cruelty, Culpable, Custody
D
Damage, Debenture, Debtor, Decree, Defendant, Deponent, Deportation,
Depose, Discharge, Disfranchise, Dishonour of bill, Dividend, Dominium,
Doom, Dower, Duress, Dying declaration
E
Easement, Ejectment, Embezzlement, Emoluments, Enacting words,
Enactment, Encroacher, Endowment, Escape, Escheat, Eviction, Exchequer,
Excise, Ex-post-facto., Eye witness
F
Felony, Fiat, Final judgement, Firm, Forfeiture, Forgery, Franchise
G
Garnishee, Genocide, Golden rule, Good faith, Gratuitous, Gratuities,
Guarantee, Guilty
H
Habeas corpus, Half blood, Heir, Heir apparent, High treason, Homicide,
Honorarium
I

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Identification parade, Illegal, Illegitimate child, Inalienable, Indemnity, Infant,
Infringement, Injunction, Innuendo, Insanity, Interlocutory, Interrogation,
Intimidation, Intoxication
J
Jeopardy, Judgement debtor, Judicial Separation, Judiciary, Juvenile courts
K
Kidnapping, Kill
L
Laches, Lapse, Law, Lawful, Lawyer, Lease, Legal, Legislation, Legitimacy,
Libel, Liberty, Lunatic
M
Marriage, Marriage Settlement, Mens rea, Mental disorder, Minor, Mischief,
Misfeasance, Money Bill, Moratorium, Murder
N
Nationalisation, Negligence, Nexus, Notary, Nuisance, Null and void
O
Oath, Offence, Offer, Ombudsman, Opinion
P
Parole, Pedigree, Penalty, Perjury, Petition, Plaintiff, Pleadings, Pledge, Post-
martem, Power of attorney, Preamble, Precedent, Percept, Prejudice, Prima
facia, Prison, Probation, Profession, Promise, Proof, Prosecution, Protocol,
Public Policy
Q
Quasi, Quasi- Judicial
R
Rape, Rebellion, Reconciliation, Rectification, Redemption, Regent,
Reinstatement, Remand, Repeal, Repudiation, Respondent, Restitution,
Revocation
S
Sanction, Search Warrant, Sedition, Seizure, Servitudes, Shoplifting, Single
Women, Slander, Solitary Imprisonment, Solus Agreement, Solvent, Special
acceptance, Stakeholder, Stateless, Statement of claim, Statement of defence,
Stay of execution, Stipulation, Street offence, Sub-lease, Sub-letting,
Succession, Sue, Suffrage, Surrogate
T
Testimony, Tied house, Tort, Tortfeasor, Treason
U
Unlawful, Unlawful at Large
V
Vendee, Vendor, Venue, Verdict, Versus, Veto, Vocation, Void, Voidable,
Voucher
W
Whip, Writ
Internal Assessment: 20

Books Recommended:
1. S.R Myneni : English (l) for Pre Law
2. S.R Myneni : English (ll) for Pre Law
3. Rajimwale, S. : Elements of General Linguistics
4. Alam, A. : Body Language
5. Tripathi, S.C. :Legal Language , Legal Writing and General English

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.:1.2
MAJOR- PAPER-I (Political Science)
Political Theory-I
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 6

Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to Political Science
16
1.1 Meaning, Nature and scope of Political Science.
1.2 Significance of political science to the study of Law.
1.3 Approaches to the study of Political Science- Traditional approach, Behavioral approach
and Post-Behavioral approach.

Unit 2: Concept of State: -


16
2.1 Meaning of State, elements of State.
2.2 State and Association, State and Government.
2.3 Theories of the Origin of state.
2.3.1 Divine Origin Theory.
2.3.2 Social Contract Theory.
2.3.3 Evolutionary Theory.

Unit 3: Liberty, Equality and Justice.


16
3.1 Concepts, kinds and safeguards of Liberty.

3.2 Equality- meaning, kinds and importance of equality.

3.3 Justice-meaning, kinds and relationship between liberty, equality and Justice.

Unit 4: Approaches to the study of State.


16
4.1 Normative Approach.
4.2 Descriptive Approach.
4.3 Marxist Approach.

Unit 5: Law and Sovereignty.


16
5.1 Meaning, nature and sources of Law.
5.2 Historical and Positivists perspective of law.
5.3 Law and Morality
5.4 Soverignity Concept, characteristics and kinds.
5.5 Monistic Theory and Pluralistic Theory.
5.6 Challenges to Sovereignty in the 21st Century.

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Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended;
1. Ernest Barker: Principles of Social and Political Theory, Calcutta: Oxford University
Press,1976.
2. H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
3. Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
4. S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
5. John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
6. O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.
7. Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Polititcal Theory, London: Rotledge and
Kegan Paul, 1987.
8. Geoffrey K. Robert: ADictionary of Political Analysis, London :Longman,1979.
9. Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
10. Andrew Vincent : Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford ; Blackwell, 1992.
11. Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy , Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
12. G.Poggi: The State Cambridge: Polity Press, 1990.
13. Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
14. Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New York:
Palgrave, 1997.
15. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
16. R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
17. V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
18. J.C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi,2004.

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.2
Major- Paper-I (Sociology)
General Sociology
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 6 .

Marks
Unit 1: Basic Concepts: 16
1.1.Society and community, Institution and Association
1.2.Social Norms and values
1.3.Status and role

Unit 2: Social Institution 16


2.1. Marriage and family
2.1.1. Marriage-definition, forms and functions
2.1.2. Family-definition, forms and changing patterns, universality of family;
2.1.3. Functions and dysfunctions of family
2.2. Religion and Caste
Unit 3: Socialization 16
3.1. Meaning and process
3.2. Agencies of Socialization
3.3. Acquisition of Culture and personality formation
Unit 4: Social Change 16
4.1. Social Change:
4.1.1. Meaning
4.1.2. Factors: Economic, Technological and cultural
4.1.3. Social processes of change-Sanskritization, modernization and westernization

Unit 5: Perspectives of Studying Indian Society: 16


5.1. Indological Perspective (G.S.Ghurey)
5.2. Subaltern Perspective (Ranjit Guha)
5.3. Structural Functional Perspective (M.N. Srinibas)

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. Johnson, H.M: Sociology – A Systematic Introduction, 1991.
2. Smelser, N.J : Sociology - An Introduction, 1967.
3. Inkeles, Alex : What is Sociology ? New Delhi, 1982.
4. Bierstedt, R : The Social Order – An Introduction to Sociology, New York 1962
5. Bottomore,T : Sociology ( Selected Chapters ), Reprinted, 1993.
6. Haralombos, M : Sociology: Themes and perspectives, New Delhi, OUP,1988

7. Rouchek, J : Social Control


8. Ommen, T.K, C.N. Venugopal: Sociology, Eastern Book Co, Lucknow, 1988
9. Yogesh Atal: Sociology: A study of the social sphere, Pearson, Delhi,2012
10. Saikia, J.P.&Kalita H.R. Sociology: Crisis as discipline?, Vidya Bhavan, Jorhat
11. Bottomore, T.B. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature
12. ; Blackie and Sons India Ltd; 1971
13. Giddens, A. Sociology Polity Press, UK; 1993
14. Srinivas, M.N. Social Change in Modern India; Orient Longman Ltd. 1980
15. Guha, Ranjit, 1991Subaltern Studies, New York, OUP
16. Dhanagare, D.N Themes and perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat, Jaipur, 1993
17. Dumont, Louis : Homo Hierarchicus: The caste system and its implications, New
Delhi, Vikas publishing house, 1970

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3
MINOR -1 Paper I (Political Science)
Political Theory
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5

Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Political Science


16
1.1 Meaning, nature and scope of political science.
1.2 Significance of political science to the study of Law.
1.3 Approaches to the study of Political Science Traditional approach,
Behavioural approach and Post-Behavioral approach.
Unit 2: Concept of State:-
16
2.1 State – Meaning & elements of State, State and Association.
2.2 Theories of the Origin of state.
2.2.1 Divine Origin Theory.
2.2.2 Social Contract Theory.
2.2.3 Evolutionary Theory.

Unit 3: Liberty, Equality and Justice.


16
3.1 Concepts, kinds and safeguards of Liberty.

3.2 Equality- meaning, kinds and importance of equality.

3.3 Justice-meaning, kinds and relationship between liberty, equality and Justice.

Unit 4: Approaches to the study of State.


16
4.1 Normative Approach.

4.1 Descriptive Approach.

4.3 Marxist Approach.

Unit 5: Law and Sovereignty.


16
5.1 Meaning, nature and sources of Law.
5.2 Historical and Positivists perspective of law.
5.3 Sovereignty - Concept, characteristics and kinds.
5.4 Monistic Theory and Pluralistic Theory.
5.5 Challenges to Sovereignty in the 21st Century.

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Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended;
1 Ernest Barker: Principles of Social and Political Theory, Calcutta: Oxford University
ress,1976.
2. H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
3. Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
4. S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
5 .John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
6 .O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.
7. Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Polititcal Theory, London: Rotledge and
Kegan Paul, 1987.
8 .Geoffrey K. Robert: ADictionary of Political Analysis, London :Longman,1979.
9. Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
10 .Andrew Vincent : Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford ; Blackwell, 1992.
11. Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy , Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
12. G.Poggi: The State Cambridge: Polity Press, 1990.
13. Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
14. Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New
York: Palgrave, 1997.
15. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
16. R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
17. V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
18. C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi,2004.

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3
MINOR -1 Paper I (Philosophy)
Logic

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to Logic
16
1.1 .Nature and Scope of Logic
1.2 Utility of the study of Logic
1.3 Deductive Logic and Inductive Logic

Unit 2: Term, Proposition and Inference


16
2.1 Definition and classification of term
2.2 Definition and classification of Proposition- Simple, Compound and General.
2.3 Inference - Immediate and Mediate inference
2.3.1 Conversion and Obversion
2.3.2 Syllogism- Structure and Rules, Figure and Mood, Testing Syllogistic Arguments

Unit 3: Symbolic Logic 16

3.1 Nature and characteristics of Symbolic Logic


3.2 Utility of using symbols in Modern Logic
3.3 Truth functions, Truth- Table Method for testing the validity of arguments

Unit 4: Induction and its kinds 16


4.1 Induction proper: Different kinds of Induction Proper
4.2 Induction Improperly so- called: Different kinds of Induction Improperly so-called

Unit 5: Hypothesis 16
5.1 Definition and nature of Hypothesis
5.2 Kinds of Hypothesis
5.3 Conditions of a valid Hypothesis

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Copi, I. M. : Introduction to Logic, Carl Cohen Prentice Hall India Ltd, Delhi.
2. Das, Saraju: Introduction to Logic and Philosophy, Part I, Bani Prokash Pvt.
Ltd., Guwahati
3. Das, Saraju: Introduction to Logic and Philosophy, Part II, Bani Prokash,
Guwahati
4. Roy, B. N. : Textbook of Deductive Logic, S. C. Sarcar & Sons Pvt. Ltd.,
Kolkata
5. Roy, B. N. : Textbook of Inductive Logic, S. C. Sarcar Sons Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3
MINOR -1 Paper I (Economics)
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Economic Concepts: 16

1.1.Definition, Nature and Scope of Economics;


1.2.Importance of Economics in the Context of Legal Education;
1.3.Types of Economic Studies-Micro Economics and Macro Economics.
1.4.Difference Between Micro and Macro Economics;
1.5.Welfare Economics -Meaning

Unit 2: Consumer Behavior: 16


2.1. Meaning of Demand-Law of Demand;
2.2. Meaning of Utility and Marginal Utility.
2.3 Cardinal Utility Analysis-Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility-Consumer’s
equilibrium: Principle of Equi-marginal Utility;
2.4. Ordinal Utility Analysis- Indifference Curve Analysis-Assumptions-Properties-
Consumer’s Equilibrium.

Unit 3: Theory of Production: 16


3.1. Meaning of Production
3.2. Production Function-Law of Variable Proportions-Laws of Returns to Scale;
3.3. Isoquants: meaning and properties.
3.4. Ridge Lines
3.5. Technical Progress and Production Function

Unit 4: Market and Price Determination: 16


4.1. Meaning of Market
4.2. Forms of Market-Perfect Competition and Imperfect Competition.
4.3. Price and Output Determination in Perfect Competition, Monopoly and Monopolistic
Competition.

Unit 5: Factors of Production: 16

5.1. Land, Labour, Capital and Organization-Their Characteristics and Importance;


5.2. Types of Business Organization
5.3. Trade Union- Positive Role of Trade Union in Raising Wages-Effects of Trade Union
on Wage and Employment in a Perfectly Competitive Labour Market
5.4. Capital formation-Role in Economic Development.

Intenal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:.
1. Koutsoyiannis, A.: Modern Microeconomics, McGraw Hill, London,1979
2. Case and Fair: Principles of Economics, Pearson Education, 2007
3. Lipsey & Chrystal: Economics, Oxford University Press, New York
4. Chopra, P.N.: Advanced Economic Theory, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
5. Ahuja, H.L.: Advanced Economic Theory: Micro Economic Analysis, S. Chand &
Company Ltd., New Delhi.

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3
MINOR -1 Paper I (History)
History of India (Ancient, Medieval and Modern Period)

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction
16
1.1 Sources: History of India
1.2 The Indus Valley Civilization
1.3 Vedic period: the Tribal Polity
1.3.1 The Varna System
1.3.2 The Aranas (four stage of life)
1.4 Evolution of Law and Legal Institutions
1.4.1 Legal Literature; the Dharmasashtras

Unit 2: Empires
16
2.1 The Mayuran Empire and Polity
2.1.1 The Arthasastra
2.1.2 Ashoka’s Dharmma
2.2 Status of Women in Ancient India;
2.2.1 Marriage: Forms and Age of marriage
2.2.2 Right to property
2.2.3 Divorce
2.2.4 Prostitution
2.2.5 Widows
2.3 Judicial Administration in Ancient India
2.3.1 Types of Courts
2.3.2 Trial
2.3.3 Witness
2.3.4 Pleaders
2.3.5 Procedure
2.3.6 Punishments
2.3.7 Role of Judges
Unit 3: Medieval India;
16
3.1 Legal System and Institution in Medieval India
3.1.1 Sources of Muslim Law
3.1.3 Salient features of Islamic Criminal Law.
3.2 Judicial Organization
3.2.1 The Royal Court
3.2.2 The chief Quazi
3.2.3 The Secular courts
3.2.4 Punishments
3.2.5 Investigation Process
3.3 Role of Panchayats in Medieval India

Unit – IV: Indian Society; Beginnings of Change and Modernization


16
4.1 Attitude of the British towards:
4.1.1 Sati
4.1.2 Remarriage of widow
4.1.3 Slavery
4.1.4 Extension of education
4.1.5 Child Marriage
4.2 Land Revenue Policy of the British
4.2.1 Permanent Settlement of Bengal
4.2.2 Mahalwari Settlement
4.2.3 Ryotwari settlement

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Unit 5: India Awakening

5.1 The 1857 Movement


5.2 Causes and effects
5.3 Causes of India failure
5.4 Nature of 1857 movement
5.5 Rise of Indian Nationalism
Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. A.S. Altekar, State and Government in Ancient India, Motilal Banarasi Das, Delhi 1958.
2. D.D. Kasoumbi, Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in Historical, Outline Vikas,
Delhi, 1970
3. A.L. Bardan,Tthe Wonder That India Was, Rupa and Co., Delhi, 1987
4. R.C. Majumdar (ed), The Age of Imperial Unity, (A Bharatya Vidhya Publication),
Bombay, 1951
6. R.C. Majumdar (ed), The Classical Age, (A Bharatya Vidhya Publication), Bombay, 1984
6. Romilla Thappr, Ancient Indian Social History, Orient Longman, Delhi, 1978
7. B.N. Dutta, Hindu Law of Inheritance, Nababarat Publishers, Calcutta, 1957
8. P.V. Karve, History of Dharmashastra, Bhandakar Oriental Research Institute, Poona,
1941
9. H.V. Sreeniovas Murthy, History of India, Part I, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,
2001
10. V.A. Smith, Akbar the Great Mogul, 1542 – 1605, Clarendon Press.
11. V. A. Smith, The Early History of India, Third Edition, Atlantic Publisher and
Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 1962
12. A.L. Srivastava, Akbar the Great, Vol. 1, 1542 to 1605, Shiva Lal Agarwalla Pvt. Ltd.,
1962
13. Chaurasia. R.S., History of Ancient India (Earliest times to 1000 A.D.), Atlantic
Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.3
MINOR -1 Paper I (Sociology)
General Sociology

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 5
Marks
Unit 1: Basic Concepts: 16

1.1.Society and community, Institution and Association


1.2.Social Norms and values
1.3.Status and role

Unit 2: Social Institution 16

2.1. Marriage and family


2.1.1. Marriage-definition, forms and functions
2.1.2. Family-definition, forms and changing patterns; universality of family; Functions
and dysfunctions of family
2.2. Religion and Caste

Unit 3: Socialization 16

3.1. Meaning and process


3.2. Agencies of Socialization
3.3. Acquisition of Culture and personality formation

Unit 4: Social Change and Social Control


16
4.1. Social Change:
4.1.1. Meaning
4.1.2. Factors: Economic, Technological and cultural
4.2. Social control:
4.2.1. Meaning and functions
4.2.2. Types and Agencies

Unit 5: Problems and Issues in Indian Society: 16

5.1 Problems: Unemployment, Deliquency and Poverty)


5.2 Issues: Ethics conflict, pluration (Language, Religion and Ethnic group)

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. Johnson, H.M: Sociology – A Systematic Introduction, 1991.
2. Smelser, N.J : Sociology - An Introduction, 1967.
3. Inkeles, Alex: What is Sociology ? New Delhi, 1982.
4. Bierstedt, R : The Social Order – An Introduction to Sociology, New York 1962
5. Bottomore,T Sociology ( Selected Chapters ), Reprinted, 1993.
6. Rouchek, J : Social Control
7. Ommen, T.K, C.N. Venugopal: Sociology, Eastern Book Co, Lucknow, 1988.
8. K.M. Kapadia: Marriage and Family in India, 1964.
9. G.R.Madan: Indian Social Problems,(1993)
10. Girin Phukan: Ethnic Conflict In North East India
11. Waskin Richard(ed) : Social Problems, Mc Graw Hill and Co, New York, 1964
12. Girin Phukan: Ethnic Conflict In North East India
13. Ram Ahuja: Social Problems in India

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4
MINOR -II Paper I (Political Science)
Political Theory

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5

Marks

Unit 1:
1. Introduction to Political Science
16
1.1 Meaning, nature and scope of political science.
1.2 Significance of political science to the study of Law.
1.3 Approaches to the study of Political Science- Traditional approach, Behavioural
approach and Post-Behavioral approach.

Unit - 2. Concept of State


16
2.1 State – Meaning & elements of State, State and Association.
2.2 Theories of the Origin of state.
2.2.1 Divine Origin Theory.
2.2.2 Social Contract Theory.
2.2.3 Evolutionary Theory.

Unit 3: Liberty, Equality and Justice.


16
3.1 Concepts, kinds and safeguards of Liberty.
3.2 Equality- meaning , kinds and importance of equality.
3.3 Justice-meaning, kinds and relationship between liberty, equality and Justice.

Unit 4: Approaches to the study of State.


16
4.1 Normative Approach.

4.1 Descriptive Approach.

4.3 Marxist Approach.

Unit 5: Law and Sovereignty.


16
5.1 Meaning, nature and sources of Law.
5.2 Historical and Positivists perspective of law.
5.3 Sovereignty - Concept, characteristics and kinds.
5.4 Monistic Theory and Pluralistic Theory.
5.5 Challenges to Sovereignty in the 21st Century.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. Ernest Barker: Principles of Social and Political Theory, Calcutta: Oxford University
Press,1976.
2. H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
3. Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
4. S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
5. John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
6. O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.

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7. Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Polititcal Theory, London: Rotledge and Kegan
Paul, 1987.
8. Geoffrey K. Robert: ADictionary of Political Analysis, London :Longman,1979.
9. Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
10. Andrew Vincent : Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford ; Blackwell, 1992.
11. Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy , Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
12 G.Poggi: The State Cambridge: Polity Press, 1990.
13. Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
14. Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New York:
Palgrave, 1997.
15. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
16. R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
17. V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
18. C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004.

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4
MINOR -II Paper I (Philosophy)
Logic

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Logic


16
1.1 Nature and Scope of Logic
1.2 Utility of the study of Logic
1.3 Deductive Logic and Inductive Logic

Unit 2: Term, Proposition and Inference


16
2.1 Definition and classification of term
2.2 Definition and classification of Proposition- Simple, Compound and General.
2.3 Inference - Immediate and Mediate inference
2.3.1 Conversion and Obversion
2.3.2 Syllogism- Structure and Rules, Figure and Mood, Testing Syllogistic
Arguments

Unit 3: Symbolic Logic


16
3.1 Nature and characteristics of Symbolic Logic
3.2 Utility of using symbols in Modern Logic
3.3 Truth functions, Truth- Table Method for testing the validity of arguments

Unit 4: Induction and its kinds


16
4.1 Induction proper: Different kinds of Induction Proper
4.2 Induction Improperly so- called: Different kinds of Induction Improperly so-
called

Unit 5: Hypothesis
16
5.1 Definition and nature of Hypothesis
5.2 Kinds of Hypothesis
5.3 Conditions of a valid Hypothesis

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1 Copi, I. M. : Introduction to Logic, Carl Cohen Prentice Hall India Ltd, Delhi
2 Das, Saraju: Introduction to Logic and Philosophy, Part I, Bani Prokash Pvt. Ltd.,
Guwahati
3 Das, Saraju: Introduction to Logic and Philosophy, Part II, Bani Prokash, Guwahati
4 Roy, B. N. : Textbook of Deductive Logic, S. C. Sarcar & Sons Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata
5 Roy, B. N. : Textbook of Inductive Logic, S. C. Sarcar Sons Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4
MINOR -II Paper I (Economics)
General Principles of Economics

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5

Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to Economic Concepts: 16
1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Economics;
1.2 Importance of Economics in the Context of Legal Education;
1.3 Types of Economic Studies-Micro Economics and Macro Economics.
1.4 Difference Between Micro and Macro Economics;
1.5 Welfare Economics –Meaning

Unit 2: Consumer Behavior: 16


2.1. Meaning of Demand-Law of Demand;
2.2. Meaning of Utility and Marginal Utility.
2.3 Cardinal Utility Analysis-Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility-Consumer’s
equilibrium: Principle of Equi-marginal Utility;
2.4. Ordinal Utility Analysis- Indifference Curve Analysis-Assumptions-Properties-
Consumer’s Equilibrium.

Unit 3: Theory of Production: 16


3.1. Meaning of Production
3.2. Production Function-Law of Variable Proportions-Laws of Returns to Scale;
3.3. Isoquants: meaning and properties.
3.4. Ridge Lines
3.5. Technical Progress and Production Function

Unit 4: Market and Price Determination: 16


4.1. Meaning of Market
4.2. Forms of Market-Perfect Competition and Imperfect Competition.
4.3. Price and Output Determination in Perfect Competition, Monopoly and
Monopolistic Competition.

Unit 5: Factors of Production: 16


5.1. Land, Labour, Capital and Organisation-Their Characteristics and Importance;
5.2. Types of BusineSss Organization
5.3. Trade Union- Positive Role of Trade Union in Raising Wages-Effects of Trade
Union on Wage and Employment in a Perfectly Competitive Labour Market
5.4. Capital formation-Role in Economic Development.

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:.
6. Koutsoyiannis, A.: Modern Microeconomics, McGraw Hill, London,1979
7. Case and Fair: Principles of Economics, Pearson Education, 2007
8. Lipsey & Chrystal: Economics, Oxford University Press, New York
9. Chopra, P.N.: Advanced Economic Theory, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
10. Ahuja, H.L.: Advanced Economic Theory: Micro Economic Analysis, S. Chand &
Company Ltd., New Delhi

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4
MINOR -II Paper I (History)
History of India (Ancient, Medieval and Modern Period)

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5

Marks

Unit 1: Introduction
16
1.1 Sources: history of India
1.2 The Indus Valley Civilization
1.3 Vedic period: the tribal Polity
1.3.1 The Varna System
1.3.2 The Aranas (four stage of life)
1.4 Evolution of Law and Legal Institutions
1.4.1 Legal Literature; the Dharmasashtras

Unit 2: Empires
16
2.1 The Mayuran Empire and Polity
2.1.1 The Arthasastra
2.1.2 Ashoka’s Dharmma
2.2 Status of Women in Ancient India;
2.2.1 Marriage: Forms and Age of marriage
2.2.2 Right to property
2.2.3 Divorce
2.2.4 Prostitution
2.2.5 Widows
2.3 Judicial Administration in Ancient India
2.3.1 Types of Courts
2.3.2 Trial
2.3.3 Witness
2.3.4 Pleaders
2.3.5 Procedure
2.3.6 Punishments
2.3.7 Role of Judges

Unit 3: Medieval India;


16

3.1 Legal System and Institution in Medieval India


3.1.1 Sources of Muslim Law
3.1.2 Salient features of Islamic Criminal Law.
3.2 Judicial Organization
3.2.1 The Royal Court
3.2.2 The chief Quazi
3.2.3 The Secular courts
3.2.4 Punishments
3.2.5 Investigation Process
3.3 Role of Panchayats in Medieval India

Unit 4: Indian Society; Beginnings of Change and Modernization


16
4.1 Attitude of the British towards
4.1.1 Sati
4.1.2 Remarriage of widow
4.1.3 Slavery
4.1.4 Extension of education
4.1.5 Child Marriage
4.2 Land Revenue Policy of the British
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4.2.1 Permanent Settlement of Bengal
4.2.2 Mahalwari Settlement
4.2.3 Ryotwari settlement

Unit 5: India Awakening


16
1.5.1 The 1857 Movement
1.5.2 Causes and effects
1.5.3 Causes of India failure
1.5.4 Nature of 1857 movement
1.5.5 Rise of Indian Nationalism

Internal Assessment 20

Reference Books:
1. A.S. Altekar, State and Government in Ancient India, Motilal Banarasi Das, Delhi
1958.
2. D.D. Kasoumbi, Culture and Civilization of Ancient India in Historical, Outline
Vikas,
Delhi, 1970
3. A.L. Bardan,Tthe Wonder That India Was, Rupa and Co., Delhi, 1987
4. R.C. Majumdar (ed), The Age of Imperial Unity, (A Bharatya Vidhya Publication),
Bombay, 1951
5. R.C. Majumdar (ed), The Classical Age, (A Bharatya Vidhya Publication), Bombay,
1984
6. Romilla Thappr, Ancient Indian Social History, Orient Longman, Delhi, 1978
7. B.N. Dutta, Hindu Law of Inheritance, Nababarat Publishers, Calcutta, 1957
8. P.V. Karve, History of Dharmashastra, Bhandakar Oriental Research Institute,
Poona,
1941
9. H.V. Sreeniovas Murthy, History of India, Part I, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,
2001
10. V.A. Smith, Akbar the Great Mogul, 1542 – 1605, Clarendon Press.
11. V. A. Smith, The Early History of India, Third Edition, Atlantic Publisher and
Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 1962
12. A.L. Srivastava, Akbar the Great, Vol. 1, 1542 to 1605, Shiva Lal Agarwalla Pvt.
Ltd., 1962
13. Chaurasia. R.S., History of Ancient India (Earliest times to 1000 A.D.), Atlantic
Publisher and Distributors, New Delhi

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.4
MINOR -1I Paper I (Sociology)
General Sociology

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 5

Marks

Unit 1: Introduction:
16
1.1 Society and community, Institution and Association
1.2 Social Norms and values
1.3 Status and role

Unit 2: Social Institution


16
2.1. Marriage and family
2.1.1. Marriage-definition, forms and functions
2.1.2. Family-definition, forms and changing patterns; universality of family;
Functions and dysfunctions of family
2.2. Religion and Caste

Unit 3: Socialization
16
3.1. Meaning and process
3.2. Agencies of Socialization
3.3. Acquisition of Culture and personality formation

Unit 4: Social Change and Social Control


16
4.1. Social Change:
4.1.1. Meaning
4.1.2. Factors: Economic, Technological and cultural
4.2. Social control:
4.2.1. Meaning and functions
4.2.2. Types and Agencies
Unit 5: Problems and Issues in Indian Society:
16
5.1. Problems: Unemployment, Deliquency and Poverty)
5.2 Issues: Ethics conflict, pluration (Language, Religion and Ethnic group)

Internal Assessment 20

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Books Recommended:
1. Johnson, H.M: Sociology – A Systematic Introduction, 1991.
14. Smelser, N.J : Sociology - An Introduction, 1967.
15. Inkeles, Alex : What is Sociology ? New Delhi, 1982.
16. Bierstedt, R : The Social Order – An Introduction to Sociology, New York 1962
17. Bottomore,T : Sociology ( Selected Chapters ), Reprinted, 1993.
18. Rouchek, J : Social Control
19. Ommen, T.K, C.N. Venugopal: Sociology, Eastern Book Co, Lucknow, 1988.
20. K.M. Kapadia: Marriage and Family in India, 1964.
21. G.R.Madan: Indian Social Problems,(1993)
22. Girin Phukan: Ethnic Conflict In North East India
23. Waskin Richard(ed) : Social Problems, Mc Graw Hill and Co, New York, 1964
24. Girin Phukan: Ethnic Conflict In North East India
25. Ram Ahuja: Social Problems in India
26. Ram Ahuja, society in India, concept, theories and recent trends, Rawat Publications,
2009

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Semester I
B.A.,LL.B.: 1.5
Constitutional Law of India - I

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100 Credit
8
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to the Constitution of India; Preamble; India and its 16
Territories & Citizenship
1.1 Salient Feature of the Indian Constitution
1.2 Nature of Indian Federalism
1.3 Preamble
1.4 India and its Territories
1.5 Citizenship Under the Constitution (Articles 5-11)
1.6 Citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955 (as amended upto date)

Unit 2: Fundamental Rights-I (Article -12 to Article -19) 16


2.1 Definition of ‘State’ for enforcement of Fundamental Rights –
Justifiability of Fundamental Rights –Doctrine of eclipse, severability and
waiver
2.2 Judicial Review
2.3 Right to Equality – Doctrine of reasonable classification and absence of
arbitrariness
2.4 Right to Freedom –Expansion by Judicial interpretation –Reasonable restrictions

Unit 3: Fundamental Rights-II (Article 20 to Article 24) 16


3.1 Right to life and personal liberty –scope and content –judicial interpretation
3.2 Preventive detention –policy and safeguards –judicial review
3.3 Rights against exploitation –Forced labour and child employment

Unit 4: Fundamental Rights-III (Article 25 to Article 35) 16


4.1 Right to Freedom of Religion –Secularism
4.2 Cultural and educational rights of minorities
4.3 Right to Constitutional Remedies –Judicial Review –Writs –Articles 32 and 226

Unit 5: Directive Principles; Fundamental Duties; Social Justice (Article 36 to 16


Article 51 A)

5.1 Directive Principles of State Policy –Justifiability of Directive Principles –Inter-


Relationship between Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights
5.2 Fundamental Duties

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Kesavananda Bharati Vs. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461
2. S.P. Gupta and Others Vs. President of India and Others, AIR 1982 SC
149
3. Janata Dal Vs. H.S. Choudhury (1992) 4 SCC 305
4. Sarbananda Sonowal Vs. Union of India, AIR 2005 SC 2926
5. Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597
6. Bondhu Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India, AIR 1997 SC 2218
7. Hussainara Khatoon Vs. State of Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1369
8. Kihotal Hollohan Vs. Zachithu, AIR 1955 SC 781, AIR 1973
9. Sarala Mutgal Vs. Union of India, (1995) 3 SCC 635

Recommended Books:
1. Dr. J. N. Pandey –Constitutional Law of India.
2. D. D. Basu –Shorter Constitution of India.
3. V. N. Shukla –Constitutional Law of India.
4. M. P. Jain –Constitutional Law of India.
5. H. M. Sreevai –Constitutional Law of India.

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SEMESTER – II

Code Paper Credits Marks


B.A., LL.B.: 2.1 Legal Language 6 100
B.A., LL.B.: 2.2 Major – Paper-II 6 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 2.3 Minor I : Paper :II 5 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 2.4 Minor II : Paper :II 5 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 2.5 Constitutional Law of India- II 8 100
Total for Non-Honours Course 30 500

SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.1

Legal Language
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 6
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Legal Language


16
1.1 History of Legal Language
1.2 Characteristics of Legal Language
1.3 Legal Language in India-attention and awareness of practical legal
import of sentences
1.4 Law in general- concepts on Law of Contracts, Law of Property, Law
of Tort, Law of Crimes, CPC, Cr. P.C., Law of Evidence
1.5 Lawyer’s duty to: Client, Court, Opponent, Colleagues, Profession,
Legal Aid and Trainees.

Unit 2: Fundamental Principles of Legal Writing


16

2.1 Concision - clarity - cogency - simplicity of structure


2.1.1 Brief writing, writing of case comment and drafting of law reports
2.2 Legal citation

Unit 3: Legal Terminology


16
3.1 Terms used in civil law and criminal law
3.2 Latin words and expressions- Law Register

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Unit 4: Maxims 16

4.1 Aequitas sequitur legem (Equity follows the law)


4.2 Affirmanti, non neganti, incumbit probation (The proof is incumbent
upon the one who affirms, not on the one who denies)
4.3 Aequitas agit in personam (Equity acts in personam, not in rem)

4.4 Ex turpi causa non oritur actio (No action arises out of a wrongful
consideration)
4.5 Exturpi causa non oritur action( He who seeks equity must come with
clean hands )
4.6 Ignorantia facti excusat, Ignorantia juris non excusat (Ignorance of
fact is an excuse but ignorance of the law is no excuse)
4.7 Jus respicit aequitatem (The law pays regard to equity)
4.8 Lex est norma recti (The law is a rule of right)
4.9 Nemo potest esse simul actor et judex (No one can be at the same time
both pursuer and judge)
4.10 Nemo debet bis puniri pro uno delicto (No one should be punished
twice for the same
4.11 Non jus ex regula sed regula ex jure ( The law does not arise from the
rule or maxim, but the rule or maxim from the law)
4.12 Qui prior est tempore, potior est jure (Where there are equal equities,
the first in time shall Prevail)
4.13 Salus populi est suprema lex (The welfare of the people is the
paramount Law)
4.14 Ubi jus ibi remedium (No wrong to be without remedy)
4.15 Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura sub-veniunt (The law assist
those who are vigilant of their rights, not those who are careless of
them or Delay defeats equity)

Unit 5: Legal Literature : 16

5.1 Advice to a young man interested in going into Law: Felix Frankfurter
5.2 The Language of the Law: Urban A. Laveery
5.3 In the Court: Anton Chekov
5.4 The Five Functions of the Lawyer: Arthur T. Vanderbilt

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended books:
1. Bhatnagar, R. P. & R. Bhargava, Dr. M. Menon (ed.), Law and Language (1985),
Macmillan, Delhi
2. P C Wren & H Martin, English Grammar and Composition
3. Brown, Gordon W., Legal Terminology, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
4. Maitland, Equity
5. Rana and Mulji, An Epitome of the Principles of Equity
6. Keeton, Introduction to Equity
7. N. Krishnaswami, Modern English, Macmillan, 1975
8. Longman’s, Dictionary of Common Errors, Orient Longman
9. M.P.Bhaskaran & D. Harsburgh, Strengthen your English, OUP, 1973
10. Sarah Freeman, Written Communication in English, Orient Longman, 1977
11. P.H. Collin, Law Dictionary, Universal, New Delhi.1993
11. Bryan Garner’s, Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage, Oxford University Press
13. S.C. Tripathi, Legal Language, Writing and General English, Turton, New Delhi
14. Rupert Haigh, The Oxford Handbook of Legal Correspondence, Oxford University
Press.
15. Snell, Principles of Equity
16. Story, Equity Jurisprudence
17. Hanbury and Maudsley, Modern Equity
18. Nathan, Equity through the Cases
19. Randall, Leading Cases in Equity

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.2
Major-Paper II (Political Science)

Political Theory

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 6
Marks

Unit 1: Forms of Government: 16

1.1 Parliamentary and Presidential


1.2 Unitary and Federal
1.3 System of Separation of Power.

Unit 2: Democracy and Dictatorship: 16

2.1 Meaning, nature and importance of democracy.


2.2 Merits and Demerits of democracy.
2.3 Conditions for the successful working of democracy.
2.4 Dictatorship: Meaning -Basic principles.
2.5 Merits and Demerits of dictatorship.

Unit 3: Political Ideologies: 16


3.1 Individualism- Laissez Faire
3.2 Liberalism
3.3 Socialism
3.4 Concept of welfare state.

Unit 4: Concept of Power, Authority and Legitimacy. 16


4.1 Meaning and characteristics of power-kinds of power
4.2 Legitimization of power
4.3 Meaning-characteristics-kinds of authority
4.4 Differences between power and authority

Unit 5: Political Obligation: 16


5.1 Meaning
5.2 Nature.
5.3 Characteristics.
5.4 Theories of political obligation.
5.4.1 Unlimited political obligation.
5.4.1.1 Force theory
5.4.1.2 Divine origin theory
5.4.1.3 Conservative theory.
5.4.2 Limited political obligation.
5.4.2.1 Consent theory
5.4.2.2 Idealist theory.
5.4.3 Theory against political obligation.
5.4.3.1 Marxist theory.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. Andrew Vincent: Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford; Blackwell, 1992.
2. Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy, Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
3. Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
4. Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New
York: Palgrave, 1997
5. O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.
6. Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Political Theory, London: Rotledge and
Kegan Paul, 1987.
7. Geoffrey K. Robert: A Dictionary of Political Analysis, London: Longman, 1979.
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8. Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
9. H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
10 Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
11. S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
12. John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
13. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
14. R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
15. V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
16. J.C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi,2004.

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.2
Major—Paper II (Sociology)

Social Problems and Social Welfare


End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 6
Marks

Unit 1: Understanding Social problems


16
1.1.Meaning, nature and scope
1.2.Types of Social Problems
1.3.Causes and consequences

Unit 2: Major Social problems: 16

2.1. Crime and delinquency


2.2. Youth Unrest, Drug addiction and Unemployment
2.3. Population, Corruption in public life, Terrorism

Unit 3: Problems of Weaker section: 16

3.1. Child labour


3.2. Physically Challenged, Bonded Labour
3.3. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe

Unit 4: Social Welfare 16

4.1. Meaning, Historical Background


4.2. Nature and Scope
4.3. Role of NGO’s in Social welfare agencies (Governmental and Non-
Governmental)

Unit 5: Social Security 16

5.1. Meaning, Origin and Development


5.2. Importance and Scope
5.3. Social Security Measure in India

Internal Assessment 20
References:
1. Samaj: Samachya and Samadhan, Vidya Bhavan, Jorhat,2013
2. Ram Ahuja: Social Problems in India.
3. H. Y. Siddiqui, Social Welfare In India,. Harnam Publications, 1990
Perspectives on social welfare in India
4. Jal Feerose Bulsara, R. M. Varma, Perspective on Social Welfare in India, S. Chand,
1984 ,
5. Danny Pieters, Social Security: An Introduction to the Basic Principles, Klewer law
international,2006
6. Walker Robert, Social Security and Welfare: Concepts And Comparisons,
Open University press, 2005
7. M D Allen Selvakumar ,I Jenitta Mary,C Chidambaranathan, Social Problems In
India
8. Handy, Kassam, Feeny & Ranade: “ Grass Roots NGOs by women for women, Sage
Publications, New Delhi(2008)
9. Machael, charke (ed), Corruption, causes and consequences, francecis publishers,
London, 1983.
10. Sharma, A.N., Bonded labour, Tata Institute of Social Science, Bombay, 1990.
11. G.R.Madan: Indian Social Problems,(1993)
12. Girin Phukan: Ethnic Conflict In North East India
13. Waskin Richard(ed) : Social Problems, Mc Graw Hill and Co, New York, 1964
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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.3
Minor –I Paper: II (Philosophy)

Ethics and Social Philosophy

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics 16


1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Ethics
1.2 Ethical Concepts
1.2.1 Good, Right, Virtue, Duty
1.3 Moral Judgment
1.3.1 Object of Moral Judgment
1.4 Theories of Moral Obligation
1.4.1 Legal Theory, Hedonistic Theory, Intuitional Theory, Eudaemonistic
Theory

Unit 2: Theories of Moral Standard 16


2.1 Hedonism and Utilitarianism
2.2 Deontological Ethics of Kant
2.3 Ethics of the Bhagavad Gita
2.3.1 Niskama Karma, Svadharma
2.4 Gandhian Ethics
2.4.1 Ahimsa

Unit 3: Theories of Punishment 16


3.1 Meaning of Crime
3.2 Preventive Theory
3.3 Reformative Theory
3.4 Retributive Theory
3.5 Capital Punishment

Unit 4: Social Philosophy 16


4.1 Nature and Scope of Social Philosophy
4.2 Theories of the relation between Society and Individual
4.2.1 Individualism
4.2.2 Socialism
4.2.3 Organic Theory
4.2.4 Idealism or Group- mind Theory

Unit 5: Problems of Social Evil 16


5.1 Unemployment, Causes of Unemployment, Remedial Measures
5.2 Dowry system, Remedial Measures
5.3 Juvenile Delinquency, Treatment of Juvenile Delinquents, Remedial Measures

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Sinha, J. N. : A Manual of Ethics, New Central Book Agency (P) LTD., Kolkata
2. Lillie, William : An Introduction to Ethics, Surjeet Publications, Delhi
3. Mackenzie, J. S. : Outlines of Social Philosophy, Surjeet Publications, Delhi
4. Sengupta, P.B. : Handbook of Social Philosophy, Banerjee Publishers, Kolkata
5. Sinha, A. K. : Outlines of Social Philosophy, Sinha Publishing House, Kolkata

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.3
Minor-I Paper: II (Economics)

MACRO ECONOMICS
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

UNIT 1: National Income Analysis


16
1.1.Meaning of National Income;
1.2.Concepts of National Income.
1.3.Methods of Measurement of National Income.
1.4.Difficulties in measurement of National Income.
1.5.Difference between National Income and Personal income.

UNIT 2: Inflation and Deflation:


16
2.1. Meaning-Causes and Effects of Inflation.
2.2. Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation;
2.3. Deflation-Meaning;
2.4. Measures to control Inflation and Deflation;
2.5. Stagflation.

UNIT 3: Business Cycle:


16
3.1. Meaning- Types –Characteristics of Business Cycles
3.2. Phases of a Business Cycle.
3.3. Control of Business Cycle.

UNIT 4: Macro Economic Policy:


16
4.1Monetary Policy- Objectives and Instruments of Monetary Policy- Expansionary and
Restrictive Monetary policy
4.2. Role of Monetary Policy in a Developing Country
4.3. Fiscal Policy- Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy
4.4. Role of Fiscal Policy in a Developing Country

UNIT 5: International Trade and Balance of Payment:


16
5.1. Free Trade vs. Protection-meaning of Free Trade-Case for and against Free trade-
Protection-Meaning-Case for and against Protection.
5.2. Balance of Payments-Meaning-Disequilibrium in Balance of Payments-Causes-
Measures to Correct Deficit in Balance of Payments.
5.3. Balance of trade- Meaning.
5.4. Foreign Exchange Rate-Meaning.
Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Ahuja, H.L: Macro Economics-Theory and Policy, S. Chand and Company Ltd., New
Delhi
2. Jhingan, M.L.: Macro Economic Theory, Vrinda Publications(P) Ltd., New Delhi
3. Rana, K.C. and K.N. Verma: Macro Economic Analysis, Vishal Publishing
Company, Jalandhar.
4. Shapiro, Edward, Macro Economic Analysis, Galgotia Publications Private Ltd, New
Delhi,2007
5. Paul R.R.:Money, Banking and International Trade, Kalyani publishers, Ludhiana,
New Delhi
6. Jhingan, M.L.: Money, Banking and International Trade,Konarkk Publishers, New
Delhi.
7. Mannur, H.G.: International Economics, Vikash Publishing House Pvt Ltd., New
Delhi.

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.3
Minor-I Paper: II (History)

Legal History of India


End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction 16

1.1 Beginning of East India Company in India


1.1.1 Charter of 1600
1.2 Administration of Justice in (1639-1726), Madras
1.3 Administration of Justice in Bombay (1661 – 1726)
1.4 Administration of Justice in Calcutta (1690 – 1726)
1.5 Charter of 1726
1.5.1 Mayor Courts
1.5.2 Courts of the Indians

Unit 2: Adalat System 16

2.1 Beginning of the Adalat System


2.1.1 Judicial Plan of 1772
2.2 Regulating Act 1773
2.2.1 Provisions and Merits and Demerits of the Regulating Act
2.2.2 Judicial Plan of 1774
2.3 Three Historic Cases
2.3.1Trial of Nanda Kumar
2.3.2 Patna case
2.3.3 Cossijurah case
2.4 Act of Settlement 1781
2.4.1 Supreme Court at Madras, Bombay and Calcutta

Unit 3: Changes in Judicial System


16
3.1 Judicial Measures of Lord Cornwallis
3.1.1 Scheme of Civil Judiciary 1790
3.1.2 Criminal Judicial Reforms 1790
3.1.3 Civil and Criminal Judicial Reforms of 1793
3.2 Judicial Reforms of Lord William Bentinck
3.3 Charter Act of 1833
3.3.1 First Law Commission

Unit 4:Establishment of High Courts 16

4.1 The Indian High Court Act 1861


4.2 Composition and Jurisdiction of High Court
4.3 Prerogative writs in India

Unit 5: Growth of Legal Profession 16

5.1 The Legal Practitioners Act 1879


5.2 The Indian Bar Council Act 1926
5.3 The Advocates Act 1961

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Internal Assessment 20

Books recommended:
 Singh M.P., Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
 Mittal, J.K., Constitutional History of India.
 David, Monika, Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Central Law Agency,
2010, Allahbad
 Paranjapi, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Puri, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Keith, A.B., Constitutional History of India
 Kulshreshtha’s, V.D, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Jain M.P. Indian Legal History, Law Publishers, Agra, 1996

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.3
Minor-I Paper: II (Sociology)

Sociology of Gender
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Conceptual Understanding of Gender


16
1.1. Concept, background and significance of Gender
1.2. Gender and Sex: Sociological understanding of Gender

Unit 2: Gender theory and Feminism


16
2.1 Feminism: Concept and types, Women movement
2.2 Feminist Criminology

Unit 3: Gender related issues and Laws


16
3.1. Domestic violence, Sexual harassment, Witch hunting
3.2. Female Sex& Protective Measure: the constitutional Provisions,
3.3. Role of Media and Civil society

Unit 4: Gender and Development


16
4.1. Women and Economic empowerment through NGO and self help group.

Unit 5: Conflict Situation and Gender


16
5.1. Violence: Ethnic and communal
5.2. Women in peace process
5.3. Theoretical approaches of Development (Welfare, and Empowerment)

Internal Assessment 20

Essential Readings:
1. Essed, Goldberg and Kobayashi – A Companion to Gender Studies, Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, UK 2005
2. Wadhwa – Jolly, K.S.: Gender: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Gyan Publishing
House, New Delhi
3. Essed, P – Diversity: Gender, Colour and Culture, Massachusetts Press,
Massachusetts, 1996
4. Monro, Surya – Gender Politics: Citizenship, Activism and Sexual Diversity, Pluto
Press, London, 2008.
5. Butler, J – Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge,
London, 1990.
6. Connell, R.W. – Gender, Cambridge Polity Press, 2002.
7. Desai Neera – Women in Modern India, Vora and Co, 1957
8. Jena, Everett – Women and Social Change in India, Hertiage Publication, Delhi, 1979
9. Pillaj Jaya Kothari – Women and Empowerment, Gyan Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1995
10. Saikia J.P. – Problems of Education and Rural Women, DVS Publishers, Guwahati,
2008
11. Madan. G.R. – Indian Social Problems, Allied Publishers Ltd. Asraf Ali Road, New
Delhi, 1999
12. Saikia J.P. – Gender: Themes and Issues, Naba Bharati Prakashani, Kolkota – 70009,
West Bengal, 2010.

SEMESTER II
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B.A.,LL.B.: 2.3
Minor-I Paper: II (Political Science)

POLITICAL THEORY – II.


End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Forms of Government:


16
1.1 Parliamentary and Presidential
1.2 Unitary and Federal
1.3 System of Separation of Power.

Unit 2: Democracy and Dictatorship:


16
2.1 Meaning, nature and importance of democracy.
2.2 Merits and Demerits of democracy.
2.3 Conditions for the successful working of democracy.
2.4 Dictatorship: Meaning -Basic principles, Merits and Demerits
2.5 Merits and Demerits of dictatorship.

Unit 3: Political Ideologies:


16
3.1 Individualism- Laissez Faire
3.2 Liberalism
3.3 Socialism

Unit 4: Concept of Power, Authority and Legitimacy.


16
4.1 Meaning and characteristics of power-kinds of power
4.2 Legitimization of power
4.3 Meaning-characteristics-kinds of authority
4.4 Differences between power and authority

Unit 5: Political Obligation:


16
5.1 Meaning
5.2 Nature.
5.3 Characteristics.
5.4 Theories of political obligation.
5.4.1 Unlimited political obligation.
5.4.1.1 Force theory
5.4.1.2 Divine origin theory
5.4.1.3 Conservative theory.
5.4.2 Limited political obligation.
5.4.2.1 Consent theory
5.4.2.2 Idealist theory.
5.4.3 Theory against political obligation.
5.4.3.1 Marxist theory.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1.Andrew Vincent : Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford ; Blackwell, 1992.
2.Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy , Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
3.Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
4.Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New
York: Palgrave, 1997
5.O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.

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6.Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Polititcal Theory, London: Rotledge and
Kegan Paul, 1987.
7.Geoffrey K. Robert: ADictionary of Political Analysis, London :Longman,1979.
8.Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
9.H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
10Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
11.S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
12.John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
13. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
14.R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
15.V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
16. J.C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi,2004.

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SEMESTER II
B.ALL.B 2.4
Minor-I Paper: II (Philosophy)

Ethics and Social Philosophy

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Ethics


16
1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Ethics
1.2 Ethical Concepts
1`.2.1Good, Right, Virtue, Duty
1.3 Moral Judgment
1.3.1 Object of Moral Judgment
1.4 Theories of Moral Obligation
1.4.1Legal Theory, Hedonistic Theory, Intuitional Theory, Eudaemonistic
Theory

Unit 2: Theories of Moral Standard


16
2.1 Hedonism and Utilitarianism
2.2 Deontological Ethics of Kant
2.3 Ethics of the Bhagavad Gita
2.3.1 Niskama Karma, Svadharma
2.4 Gandhian Ethics
2.4.1 Ahimsa

Unit 3: Theories of Punishment


16
3.1 Meaning of Crime
3.2 Preventive Theory
3.3 Reformative Theory
3.4 Retributive Theory
3.5 Capital Punishment

Unit 4: Social Philosophy


16
4.1 Nature and Scope of Social Philosophy
4.2 Theories of the relation between Society and Individual
4.2.1 Individualism
4.2.2 Socialism
4.2.3 Organic Theory
4.2.4 Idealism or Group- mind Theory

Unit 5: Problems of Social Evil


16
5.1 Unemployment, Causes of Unemployment, Remedial Measures
5.2 Dowry system, Remedial Measures
5.3 Juvenile Delinquency, Treatment of Juvenile Delinquents, Remedial Measures

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Sinha, J. N. : A Manual of Ethics, New Central Book Agency (P) LTD.,
Kolkata
2. Lillie, William : An Introduction to Ethics, Surjeet Publications, Delhi
3. Mackenzie, J. S. : Outlines of Social Philosophy, Surjeet Publications, Delhi
4. Sengupta, P.B. : Handbook of Social Philosophy, Banerjee Publishers, Kolkata
5. Sinha, A. K. : Outlines of Social Philosophy, Sinha Publishing House,
Kolkata

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.4
Minor –I Paper: II (Economics)

MACRO ECONOMICS
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

UNIT 1: National Income Analysis


16
1.1 Meaning of National Income;
1.2 Concepts of National Income.
1.3 Methods of Measurement of National Income.
1.4 Difficulties in measurement of National Income.
1.5 Difference Between National Income and Personal income.

UNIT 2: Inflation and Deflation:


16
2.1. Meaning-Causes and Effects of Inflation.
2.2. Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation;
2.3. Deflation-Meaning;
2.4. Measures to control Inflation and Deflation;
2.5. Stagflation.

UNIT 3: Business Cycle:


16
3.1. Meaning- Types –Characteristics of Business Cycles
3.2. Phases of a Business Cycle.
3.3. Control of Business Cycle.

UNIT 4: Macro Economic Policy:


16
4.1Monetary Policy- Objectives and Instruments of Monetary Policy- Expansionary and
Restrictive Monetary policy
4.2. Role of Monetary Policy in a Developing Country
4.3. Fiscal Policy- Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy
4.4. Role of Fiscal Policy in a Developing Country

UNIT 5: International Trade and Balance of Payment:


16
5.1. Free Trade vs. Protection-meaning of Free Trade-Case for and against Free trade-
Protection-Meaning-Case for and against Protection.
5.2. Balance of Payments-Meaning-Disequilibrium in Balance of Payments-Causes-
Measures to Correct Deficit in Balance of Payments.
5.3. Balance of trade- Meaning.
5.4. Foreign Exchange Rate-Meaning.

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1 Ahuja, H.L: Macro Economics-Theory and Policy, S. Chand and Company Ltd., New
Delhi
2 Jhingan, M.L.: Macro Economic Theory, Vrinda Publications(P) Ltd., New Delhi
3 Rana, K.C. and K.N. Verma: Macro Economic Analysis, Vishal Publishing Company,
Jalandhar.
4 Shapiro, Edward, Macro Economic Analysis, Galgotia Publications Private Ltd, New
Delhi,2007
5 Paul R.R.:Money, Banking and International Trade, Kalyani publishers, Ludhiana,
New Delhi
6 Jhingan, M.L.: Money, Banking and International Trade,Konarkk Publishers, New
Delhi.
7 Mannur, H.G.: International Economics, Vikash Publishing House Pvt Ltd., New Delhi.

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.4
Minor-II Paper: II (History)

Legal History of India


End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction

16
1.1 Beginning of East India Company in India
1.1.1Charter of 1600
1.2 Administration of Justice in (1639-1726), Madras
1.3 Administration of Justice in Bombay (1661 – 1726)
1.4 Administration of Justice in Calcutta (1690 – 1726)
1.5 Charter of 1726
1.5.1 Mayor Courts
1.5.2 Courts of the Indians

Unit 2: Adalat System


16
2.1 Beginning of the Adalat System
2.1.1 Judicial Plan of 1772
2.2 Regulating Act 1773
2.2.1 Provisions and Merits and Demerits of the Regulating Act
2.2.2 Judicial Plan of 1774
2.3 Three Historic Cases
2.3.1Trial of Nanda Kumar
2.3.2 Patna case
2.3.3 Cossijurah case
2.4 Act of Settlement 1781
2.4.1 Supreme Court at Madras, Bombay and Calcutta

Unit 3: Changes in Judicial System


16
3.1 Judicial Measures of Lord Cornwallis
3.1.1 Scheme of Civil Judiciary 1790
3.1.2 Criminal Judicial Reforms 1790
3.1.3 Civil and Criminal Judicial Reforms of 1793
3.2 Judicial Reforms of Lord William Bentinck
3.3 Charter Act of 1833
3.3.1 First Law Commission

Unit 4: Establishment of High Courts


16
4.1 The Indian High Court Act 1861
4.2 Composition and Jurisdiction of High Court
4.3 Prerogative writs in India

Unit 5: Growth of Legal Profession


16
5.1 The Legal Practitioners Act 1879
5.2 The Indian Bar Council Act 1926
5.3 The Advocates Act 1961

Internal Assessment 20

Books recommended:
 Singh M.P., Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
 Mittal, J.K., Constitutional History of India.
 David, Monika, Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Central Law Agency,
2010, Allahbad
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 Paranjapi, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Puri, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Keith, A.B., Constitutional History of India
 Kulshreshtha’s, V.D, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
 Jain M.P. Indian Legal History, Law Publishers, Agra, 1996

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.4
Minor-II Paper: II (Sociology)
Sociology of Gender
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Marks

Unit 1: Conceptual Understanding of Gender


16
1.1 Concept, background and significance of Gender
1.2 Gender and Sex: Sociological understanding of Gender

Unit 2: Gender theory and Feminism


16
2.1 Feminism: Concept and types, Women movement
2.2 Feminist Criminology

Unit 3: Gender related issues and Laws


16
3.1. Domestic violence, Sexual harassment, Witch hunting
3.2. Female Sex& Protective Measure: the constitutional Provisions,
3.3. Role of Media and Civil society

Unit 4: Gender and Development


16
4.1. Women and Economic empowerment through NGO and self help group.
Unit 5: Conflict Situation and Gender
16
5.1. Violence: Ethnic and communal
5.2. Women in peace process
5.3. Theoretical approaches of Development (Welfare, and Empowerment)

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books :
1. Essed, Goldberg and Kobayashi – A Companion to Gender Studies, Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, UK 2005
2. Wadhwa – Jolly, K.S.: Gender: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Gyan Publishing
House, New Delhi
3. Essed, P – Diversity: Gender, Colour and Culture, Massachusetts Press,
Massachusetts, 1996
4. Monro, Surya – Gender Politics: Citizenship, Activism and Sexual Diversity,
Pluto Press, London, 2008.
5. Butler, J – Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge,
London, 1990.
6. Connell, R.W. – Gender, Cambridge Polity Press, 2002.
7. Desai Neera – Women in Modern India, Vora and Co, 1957
8. Jena, Everett – Women and Social Change in India, Hertiage Publication, Delhi,
1979
9. Pillaj Jaya Kothari – Women and Empowerment, Gyan Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1995
10. Saikia J.P. – Problems of Education and Rural Women, DVS Publishers,
Guwahati, 2008
11. Madan. G.R. – Indian Social Problems, Allied Publishers Ltd. Asraf Ali Road,
New Delhi, 1999
12. Saikia J.P. – Gender: Themes and Issues, Naba Bharati Prakashani, Kolkota –
70009, West Bengal, 2010.

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.4
Minor-II Paper: II (Political Science)

POLITICAL THEORY – II.


End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Credit 5
Detailed Syllabus Marks

UNIT 1: Forms of Government:


16
2.1 Parliamentary and Presidential
2.2 Unitary and Federal
2.3 System of Separation of Power.

UNIT 2: Democracy and Dictatorship:


16
2.1 Meaning, nature and importance of democracy.
2.2 Merits and Demerits of democracy.
2.3 Conditions for the successful working of democracy.
2.4 Dictatorship: Meaning -Basic principles, Merits and Demerits
2.5 Merits and Demerits of dictatorship.

UNIT 3: Political Ideologies:


16
3.1 Individualism- Laissez Faire
3.2 Liberalism
3.3 Socialism

UNIT 4: Concept of Power, Authority and Legitimacy.


16
4.1 Meaning and characteristics of power-kinds of power
4.2 Legitimization of power
4.3 Meaning-characteristics-kinds of authority
4.4 Differences between power and authority

UNIT 5: Political Obligation:


16
5.1 Meaning
5.2 Nature.
5.3 Characteristics.
5.4 Theories of political obligation.
5.4.1 Unlimited political obligation.
5.4.1.1 Force theory
5.4.1.2 Divine origin theory
5.4.1.3 Conservative theory.
5.4.2 Limited political obligation.
5.4.2.1 Consent theory
5.4.2.2 Idealist theory.
5.4.3 Theory against political obligation.
5.4.3.1 Marxist theory.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1.Andrew Vincent : Modern Political Ideologies, Oxford ; Blackwell, 1992.
2.Andrew Hacker: Political Theory – Philosophy , Ideology and Science, Toronto :
Macmillan, 1961.
3.Andrew Haywood: Politics, New York, Palgrave, 2006.
4.Andrew Haywood: Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Basingstoke and New
York: Palgrave, 1997
5.O.P.Gauba: An Introduction to Political Theory, Delhi: Macmillan, 2007.

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6.Jessica Kapur : Political Science and Polititcal Theory, London: Rotledge and
Kegan Paul, 1987.
7.Geoffrey K. Robert: ADictionary of Political Analysis, London :Longman,1979.
8.Lain McLean: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics , Oxford : Oxford
University Press, 2003.
9.H.J. Laski: A Grammer of Politics ,London: Allen and Unwin, 1948.
10Anthony Arblaster: Democracy, New Delhi: World View, 1997.
11.S.P.Varma: Modern Poltical Theory, New Delhi: Vikas, 1990.
12.John A.Hall & G.John lkernberry: The State, New Delhi : World View,1997
13. P.Dunleavy and B. O’Leary: Theories of the State, London: Palgrave, 1987.
14.R.C.Agarwal: Political Theory, New Delhi, 2006
15.V.D.Mahajan: Principles of Political Theory, New Delhi, 2004
16. J.C.Johari: Contemporary Political Theory, New Delhi,2004.

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SEMESTER II
B.A.,LL.B.: 2.5

Constitutional Law of India – II

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Credit8
Marks

Unit 1: The Union and the State Executive 16

1.1 The Union and the State Executive


1.1.1 The President of India –qualification –election –term of office –power –
impeachment.
1.1.2 The Governor –appointment and powers.
1.1.3 Relationship between the President/Governor with the Council of
Ministers.

1.1.4 Nature, scope and extent of executive powers of the Union and the States
–Articles 73 & 162.
1.2 The Union Parliament and State Legislatures
1.2.1 Compositions of the Parliament and State Legislatures.
1.2.2 Qualification/Disqualification of Members of Parliament and State
Legislatures –Anti Defection Law.
1.2.3 Prime Minister –Cabinet System –Collective Responsibility
1.2.4 Legislative Process –Legislative Privileges –Immunities of members of
the Parliament and state legislature.

Unit 2: Union and State Judiciary 16

2.1 Supreme Court of India –Composition –appointment and removal of


Judges of the Supreme Court.
2.2 High Courts in the States
2.3 Jurisdiction of Supreme Court –original/appellate/advisory jurisdiction –
statutory appeal- special leave to appeal –power of review-

2.4 Writs (32-226)


2.5 Judicial Review (nature and scope) –independence of the Judiciary –
Judicial activism –PIL

Unit 3: Relationship between the Union and the States 16

3.1 Distribution of Legislative Powers.


3.2 Administrative Relation.
3.3 Financial Relation.

Unit 4: Amendment of the Constitution and Emergency Provisions 16

4.1 Amendment of the Constitution

4.1.1 Power of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedures


(Article 368)
4.1.2 Limitation on the power to amend the Constitution –Doctrine of basic
feature/structure
4.2 Emergency Provisions
4.2.1 National Emergency
4.2.2 State Emergency –Grounds of imposition
4.2.3 Financial Emergency
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4.2.4 Effect of declaration of emergency –emergency and fundamental rights -
44th Amendment Act.

Unit 5: Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of 16


India, services under the Union and States

5.1 Freedom of trade, Commerce and Intercourse –meaning-power of the


Parliament –restrictions.
5.2 Services under the Union and the States –Doctrine of Pleasure –protection
against arbitrary dismissal, removal or reduction in rank –Exception of
Article 311.

Internal Assessment 20
Reffered Cases:
1 Keshbananda Bharati Vs. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461
2 Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597
3 In Respecial reference No. of 1998 (Judges Appointment Case), AIR 1999 SC 1
4 SR Bomai Vs. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1918
5 Kuldeep Nayar Vs. Union of India, AIR 2006 SC 312
6 A.D.M. Jabalpur Vs. Srikanth Shukla, AIR 1976 SC 1207
7 Rameswar Prasad Vs. Union of Inda, AIR 2006 SC 980
8 Keshab Singh in-re, AIR 1965 SC 745
9 Union of India Vs. Tulshi Ram, AIR 1985 SC 1416
10 Atiabari Tea State Co. Vs. State of Assam, AIR 1961 SC 232

Recommended Books
1. Dr. J. N. Pandey –Constitutional Law of India.
2. D. D. Basu –Shorter Constitution of India.
3. V. N. Shukla –Constitutional Law of India.
4. M. P. Jain –Constitutional Law of India.
5. H. M. Sreevai –Constitutional Law of India.

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Revised Syllabus of B.A LL.B/ B.A. LL.B (Hons) Programme

SEMESTER III
Code Paper Marks
B.A., LL.B.: 3.1 Major- Paper-III 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2 Minor I : Paper :III 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3 Minor II: Paper :III 100
1. History
2. Economics
3.Philosophy
4.Political Science
5. Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 3.4 Law of Contract 100
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 3.5 H1 Honours – 1, any one from following: 100
1. Indian Federalism (CL Group)
2. Corporate Governance (BL Group)
3. Criminal Jurisprudence – I (CrL Group)
Total for Non-Honours Course 400
Total for Honours Course 500

Semester- III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.1
Major- Paper-III

1. Political Science
International Relations and Organisations
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment 20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Introducing International Relations:


16
1.1 Meaning, nature and scope of international relations.
1.2 Origin and growth of international relations as an academic discipline.
1.3 Theories of international relations.
1.3.1 Idealist Theory
1.3.2 Realist theory and Neo-realism.

1
Unit 2 Concepts in International Relations:
16
2.1 Collective Security
2.1.1 Meaning, basic assumptions.
2.1.2 Collective security under the United Nations Organizations.
2.1.3 Critical evaluation of the collective security system.
2.2 National Interest.
2.2.1 Meaning and kinds.
2.2.2 Methods for promotion of National Interest.
2.2.3 National interest and foreign policy.
2.3 National Power.
2.3.1 Meaning and importance of power.
2.3.2 Elements and Limitations of National Power.

Unit 3 Non -Alignments:


16
3.1 Meaning, Growth, Role and Relevance.
3.2 Role of Non Aligned movement in the Post Cold War period.
3.3 North- South Dialogue
3.4 South-South Cooperation.
3.5 New International Economic order (NIEO)
3.6 SALT I& SALT II.

Unit 4 International Organizations:


16
4.1 Diplomacy, functions of diplomats.
4.2 League of Nations –formation, aims and objectives.
4.3 Success and failure of League of Nations.

Unit 5The UN System:


16
5.1 Purposes aims and principles of the UN.
5.2 Structure of the UN
5.3 Peace keeping and Peace making machinery of the UN.
5.4 Role and Relevance..
5.5 Reform and restructure of the UN.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. John Bayle and Steve Smith: The Globalization of World Politics- An Introduction to
International Relations, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Joshua& Goldstein: International Relations, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2003.
3. Hans J. Morgenthau: Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace
,Calcutta: Scientific Book Agency, 1973.
4. Rama S. Melkote and A. NarasimhaRao: International Relations, New Delhi: Sterling
Publication, 1999.

2
5. V.P.Dutt: Indian Foreign Policy in a Changing World, NewDelhi.:Vikas
Publication,1999.
6. Vinay Kumar Malhotra: International Relations, New Delhi:Anmol Publication: 1993.
7. K.P.Misra and K.R. Narayanan: Now Alignment in Contemporary International
Relations, New Delhi: Vikas Publication, 1983.
8. G.V.D. Krishnamurti: Modern Diplomacy, New Delhi: Sagar Publication, 1974.
9. Adi H Doctor: International Relation- An Introductory Study, New Delhi, 1969.
10. Mahandra Kumar: Theoretical Aspects of International Relations, Agra, 1967.
11. A.Le Ray Bennett: International Organizations- Principles and Issues, New Delhi:
Prentice Hall, 1988.
12. B.N. Mehrish: International Organization- Structures and Processes, Delhi: Vishal
Publications, 1976.
13. ManjuSubhash, P.K. Bharadwaj and Subhash C. Gupta: United Nations Organisation,
New Delhi: JnandaPrakeshan, 1996.
14. Norman J., Padelford and George A Lincoln: International Politics- Foundations of
International Relations, New York: The Macmillan, 1957.
15. Joseph Frankel: International Relations in a Changing World, Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 1979.
16. PrakashChander and PremArora: International Relations, New Delhi: Cosmos Book
hive, 2007.

3
Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.1
Major- Paper-III

2. Sociology
Sociology of Gender

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Conceptual Understanding of Gender


16
1.1. Concept, background and significance of Gender
1.2. Gender and Sex: Sociological understanding of Gender
1.3. Sexual division of labour

Unit 2: Gender theory and Feminism


16
2.1. Marxism and Pluralistic theories of Gender
2.2. Feminism: Concept and types, Women movement
2.3. Feminist Criminology

Unit 3: Gender related issues and Laws


16
3.1. Domestic violence, Sexual harassment, Dowry, Witch hunting
3.2. Female Sex& Protective Measure: the constitutional Provisions,
3.3. Role of Media and Civil society

Unit 4: Gender and Development


16
4.1. Theoretical approaches of Development (Welfare, and Empowerment)
4.2. Women and Economic empowerment through NGO

Unit 5: Conflict Situation and Gender


16
5.1. Violence: Ethnic and communal
5.2. Displacement and women
5.3. Women in peace process

Internal Assessment 20
1. Glover and Kaplan: Gender, Rutledge, London, 2008.
2. Essed, Goldberg and Kobayashi – A Companion to Gender Studies, Blackwell
Publishing, Oxford, UK 2005
3. Wadhwa – Jolly, K.S.: Gender: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Gyan Publishing House,
New Delhi

4
4. Essed, P – Diversity: Gender, Colour and Culture, Massachusetts Press, Massachusetts,
1996
5. Monro, Surya – Gender Politics: Citizenship, Activism and Sexual Diversity, Pluto Press,
London, 2008.
6. Butler, J – Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge,
London, 1990.
7. Connell, R.W. – Gender, Cambridge Polity Press, 2002.
8. Desai Neera – Women in Modern India, Vora and Co, 1957
9. Jena, Everett – Women and Social Change in India, Heritage Publication, Delhi, 1979
10. Pillaj Jaya Kothari – Women and Empowerment, Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi,
1995
11. Saikia J.P. – Problems of Education and Rural Women, DVS Publishers, Guwahati, 2008
12. Madan. G.R. – Indian Social Problems, Allied Publishers Ltd. Asraf Ali Road, New
Delhi, 1999
13. Saikia J.P. – Gender: Themes and Issues, NabaBharatiPrakashani, Kolkota – 70009, West
Bengal, 2010.

Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2
Minor I:Paper: III

1. History
Minor – III
Constitutional History of India

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1:Constitutional Development


16
1.1 Indian Legislature under British Crown.
1.1.1 Government of India Act 1858
1.1.2 The Indian Council Act 1861

Unit 2:Indian Council Act


16
2.1 Development of Legislature Council in India under:
2.1.1 The Indian Council Act 1892
2.1.2 Morley-Minto Reforms
2.1.3 The Indian Council Act 1909

5
Unit 3: Constitutional Development from 1919 to 1932
16
3.1 Montagu-Chelmsford reforms
3.2 The Government of India Act 1919
3.2.1 Development of Legislature Council
3.2.2 Diarchy System
3.2.3 Provisions of the Act of 1919
3.2.4 Merits and Demerits of the Act
3.3 Nehru’s Report 1928
3.4 Simon Commissions Report 1929
3.5 Communal Award
3.6 Poona Pact

Unit 4:The Government of India Act 1935


16
4.1 Provisions of the Act
4.2 Basic Principles of Federation
4.3 Development of Legislature and Executive System in India
4.4 Federal Court (provisions)
4.5 Merits and Demerits of the Act.
Unit 5: Constitutional Development from 1935 to 1947
16
5.1. August offer
5.2 Cripps Mission
5.3 Shimla Conference
5.4 The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946
5.5 Mountbatten Plan
5.6 Indian Independence Act 1947
5.7 Meeting of the Indian Constitution
5.8 Features of Indian Constitution

Internal Assessment 20

Books recommended:
1. Singh M.P., Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
2. Mittal, J.K., Constitutional History of India.
3. David, Monika, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
4. Paranjapi, Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Central Law Agency, Allahbad,
2010
5. Jain. M.P. Indian Legal History, Law Publishers, Agra, 1996
6. Puri, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
7. Keith, A.B., Constitutional History of India
8. Kulshreshtha’s, V.D, Landmarks inIndian Legal and Constitutional History.
9. Srivastava, R.C., Development of Judicial System in India from 1833 to 1858.

6
Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2
Minor I : Paper :III

2. Economics
Money, Banking and Public Finance
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Concept of Money:
16
1.1 Meaning, Characteristics and Functions of Money.
1.2 Significance of Money and Classification of Money;
1.3 Circular Flow of Money-Meaning.

Unit 2: Banking System:


16
2.1. Central Bank- meaning and Functions of Central Bank
2.2. Commercial Banks- meaning and Functions Commercial banks
2.3. Mechanism of Credit Creation by Commercial Bank
2.4. Credit Control Measures of the Central Bank
2.5. Role of Banks in the Development of a Country;

Unit 3: Public Finance:


16
3.1. Nature and Scope of Public Finance-Role of Public Finance in Developing
Countries;
3.2. Taxation- Classification of Taxes-Direct tax and Indirect Tax-Progressive-
Regressive and Proportional Taxation
3.3. Main Features of Indian Tax System
3.4. Difference between Tax and Non-tax Revenue

Unit 4: Public Expenditure


16
4.1. Meaning, Objectives and Types of Public Expenditure
4.2. Causes of Growth of Public Expenditure
4.3. Effects of Public Expenditure
4.4. Public Goods, Private Goods and Merit Goods.

Unit 5: Public Debt and Public Budget:


16
5.1 Meaning and Sources of Public Debt-
5.2 Objectives of Public Debt-
5.3 Classification of Public Debt and Effects of Public Debt;
5.4 Meaning of Budget-Balanced and Unbalanced Budget
5.5 Recent Union Budget of India-
5.6 Deficit Financing-Advantages and Risks of Deficit Financing.
7
Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Paul R.R.:Money, Banking and International Trade, Kalyani publishers, Ludhiana,
New Delhi
2. Jhingan, M.L.: Money, Banking and International Trade,Konarkk Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Lekhi, R.K.: Public Finance, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana.
4. Tyagi, B.P.: Public Finance, Jai PrakashNath& Co., Meerat.
5. Choudhury, R.K.: Public finance and Fiscal Policy, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana.

Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2
Minor I:Paper: III

3. Philosophy
Psychology

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology
16
1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Psychology
1.2 Relation between Psychology and Logic
1.3 A brief sketch to different branches of Psychology
1.4 Utility of the study of Psychology

Unit 2: Methods of Psychology


16
2.1 Introspection
2.1.1 Merits and Demerits of Introspection
2.2 Extrospection or Inspection or Objective Method
2.2.1 Merits and Demerits of Extrospection or Inspection

Unit 3: The physical basis of mental life


16
3.1 Neuron
3.1.1 Structure and Function of Neurone
3.2 Synapse
3.2.1 Structure and Function of Synapse
3.3 The Nervous System
3.3.1 The Spinal Cord, Structure and Function of the Spinal Cord
3.3.2 The Brain, Structure and Function of the Brain

8
Unit 4: Sensation, Perception and Attention
16
4.1 Sensation
4.1.1 Nature and Attributes of Sensation
4.1.2 Weber- Fechner Law of Sensation
4.2 Perception
4.2.1Nature of Perception
4.2.2 Gestalt theory of Perception
4.3 Relation between Sensation and Perception
4.4 Attention
4.4.1 Nature and Conditions of Attention

Unit 5: Memory, Imagination and Dream


16
5.1 Memory
5.1.1 Nature, Factors and Conditions of Memory
5.1.2 Marks of Good Memory
5.2 Forgetfulness
5.2.1 Causes of Forgetting
5.3 Imagination
5.3.1 Nature and Classification of Imagination
5.4 Dream
5.4.1 Nature and Causes of Dream

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:

1. Sinha, J. N. : A Manual of Psychology, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd.,


Kolkata
2. Tasser, Michael W. & Smith, Ronald E.: Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior,
3rdEdn., Tata McGrew Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi
3. Baron, Robert A. : Psychology, 5thEdn., Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
4. Hilgard, Ernest R.: Introduction to Psychology, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York

9
Semester- III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2
Minor I:Paper: III

4. POLITICAL SCIENCE
International Relations and Organisations
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Introducing International Relations:
16
1.1 Meaning, nature and scope of international relations.
1.2 Origin and growth of international relations as an academic discipline.
1.3 Theories of international relations.
1.3.1 Idealist Theory
1.3.2 Realist theory and Neorealism.
Unit 2 Concepts in International Relations:
16
2.1 Collective Security
2.1.1 Meaning, basic assumptions.
2.1.2 Collective security under the United Nations Organisations.
2.1.3 Critical evaluation of the collective security system.
2.2 National Interest.
2.2.1 Meaning and kinds.
2.2.2 Methods for promotion of National Interest.
2.2.3 National interest and foreign policy.
2.3 National Power.
2.3.1 Meaning and importance of power.
2.3.2 Elements and Limitations of National Power.
Unit 3 Non Alignments:
16
3.1 Meaning, Growth, Role and Relevance.
3.2 Role of Non Aligned movement in the Post Cold War period.
3.3 North- South Dialogue
3.4 South-South Cooperation.
3.5 New International Economic Order (NIEO)
3.6 SALT I& SALT II.

Unit 4 International Organizations:


16
4.1 Diplomacy, functions of diplomats.
4.2 League of Nations –formation, aims and objectives.
4.3 Success and failure of League of Nations.

10
Unit 5The UN System
16
5.1 Purposes aims and principles of the UN.
5.2 Structure of the UN
5.3 Peace keeping and Peace making machinery of the UN.
5.4 Role and Relevance..
5.5 Reform and restructure of the UN.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. John Bayle and Steve Smith: The Globalization of World Politics- An Introduction to
International Relations, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Joshua& Goldstein: International Relations, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2003.

3. Hans J. Morgenthau: Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and
Peace,Calcutta: Scientific Book Agency, 1973.
4. Rama S. Melkote and A. NarasimhaRao: International Relations, New Delhi: Sterling
Publication, 1999.

5. V.P.Dutt: Indian Foreign Policy in a Changing World, NewDelhi.Vikas Publication,


1999.
6. Vinay Kumar Malhotra: International Relations, New Delhi:Anmol Publication: 1993.
7. K.P.Misra and K.R. Narayanan: Now Alignment in Contemporary International
Relations, New Delhi: Vikas Publication, 1983.
8. G.V.D. Krishnamurti: Modern Diplomacy, New Delhi: Sagar Publication, 1974.
9. Adi H Doctor: International Relation- An Introductory Study, New Delhi, 1969.
10. Mahandra Kumar: Theoretical Aspects of International Relations, Agra, 1967.
11. A.Le Ray Bennett: International Organizations- Principles and Issues, New Delhi:
Prentice Hall, 1988.
12. B.N. Mehrish: International Organization- Structures and Processes, Delhi: Vishal
Publications, 1976.
13. ManjuSubhash, P.K. Bharadwaj and Subhash C. Gupta: United Nations Organisation,
New Delhi: JnandaPrakeshan, 1996.
14. Norman J., Padelford and George A Lincoln: International Politics- Foundations of
International Relations, New York: The Macmillan, 1957.

11
Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.2
Minor I:Paper: III

5. Sociology
Society and Culture in North –East India
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Unit 1: Historical Moving of Indian Society:


16
1.1.Traditional Hindu Social organizations
1.2. Socio – Cultural dynamics through ages: Impact of Buddhism, Islam and the
West
1.3. Factors in continuity and change.

Unit 2: Socio Stratification:


16
2.1. Caste and Class structure
2.2. Caste as a social institution in North-East India; changing trend
2.3. Caste-tribe relationship and process of assimilation
2.4. Emerging class structure

Unit 3: Rural Society in North – East India:


16
3.1. Peasant society and culture
3.2. Land relations – Land tenure system
3.3. Concept of right over land among the tribes

Unit 4:
16
4.1. Customs and way of life in North –East India
4.2. Festivals and Ceremonies
4.2.1. Social and religious festivals and ceremonies

Unit 5: Social Change in North-East India


16
5.1. Forces and factors
5.2. Law and Social change.
5.3. Educational Development and Social change

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. NadeemHasnain : Indian Society and Culture
2. C.N. SankarRao : Sociology of Indian Society
3. M.N. Srinivas : India: Social structure
12
4. N.C. Sarma : Essay on the Folklore on North-East India
5. Karotempral, :The Tribes of N.E. India.
6. S. Sengupta : Tribal situation in North East India
7. Ram Ahuja, Society in India, Concept, theories and recent trends, Rawat Publications,
2009

Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3
Minor II: Paper: III

1. History
Constitutional History of India

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit – I: Constitutional Development
16
1.1 Indian Legislature under British Crown.
1.1.1. Government of India Act 1858
1.1.2The Indian Council Act 1861

Unit – II: Indian Council Act


16
2.1 Development of Legislature Council in India under:
2.1.1 The Indian Council Act 1892
2.1.2 Morley-Minto Reforms
2.1.3 The Indian Council Act 1909
Unit – III: Constitutional Development from 1919 to 1932
16
3.1 Montagu-Chelmsford reforms
3.2 The Government of India Act 1919
3.2.1 Development of Legislature Council
3.2.2 Dyarchy System
3.2.3 Provisions of the Act of 1919
3.2.4 Merits and Demerits of the Act
3.3 Nehru’s Report 1928
3.4 Simon Commissions Report 1929
3.5 Communal Award
3.6 Poona Pact
Unit – IV: The Government of India Act 1935
16
4.1 Provisions of the Act
4.2 Basic Principles of Federation
4.3 Development of Legislature and Executive System in India
4.4 Federal Court (provisions)
13
4.5 Merits and Demerits of the Act.
Unit – V: Constitutional Development from 1935 to 1947
16
5.1. August offer
5.2 Cripps Mission
5.3 Shimla Conference
5.4 The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946
5.5 Mountbatten Plan
5.6 Indian Independence Act 1947
5.7 Meeting of the Indian Constitution
5.8 Features of Indian Constitution

Internal Assessment 20

Books recommended:
1. Singh M.P., Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
2. Mittal, J.K., Constitutional History of India.
3. David, Monika, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
4. Paranjapi, Indian Legal and Constitutional History, Central Law Agency, Allahbad,
2010
5. Jain. M.P. Indian Legal History, Law Publishers, Agra, 1996
6. Puri, Indian Legal and Constitutional History.
7. Keith, A.B., Constitutional History of India
8. Kulshreshtha’s, V.D, Landmarks inIndian Legal and Constitutional History.
9. Srivastava, R.C., Development of Judicial System in India from 1833 to 1858.

Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3
Minor II: Paper: III

2. Economics
Money, Banking and Public Finance
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Concept of Money:
16
1.1 Meaning, Characteristics and Functions of Money.
1.2 Significance of Money and Classification of Money;
1.3 Circular Flow of Money-Meaning.

14
Unit 2: Banking System:
16
2.1. Central Bank- meaning and Functions of Central Bank
2.2. Commercial Banks- meaning and Functions Commercial banks
2.3. Mechanism of Credit Creation by Commercial Bank
2.4. Credit Control Measures of the Central Bank
2.5. Role of Banks in the Development of a Country;

Unit 3: Public Finance:


16
3.1. Nature and Scope of Public Finance-Role of Public Finance in Developing
Countries;
3.2. Taxation- Classification of Taxes-Direct tax and Indirect Tax-Progressive-
Regressive and Proportional Taxation
3.3. Main Features of Indian Tax System
3.4. Difference between Tax and Non-tax Revenue

Unit 4: Public Expenditure


16
4.1. Meaning, Objectives and Types of Public Expenditure
4.2. Causes of Growth of Public Expenditure
4.3. Effects of Public Expenditure
4.4. Public Goods, Private Goods and Merit Goods.

Unit 5: Public Debt and Public Budget:


16
5.1 Meaning and Sources of Public Debt-
5.2 Objectives of Public Debt-
5.3 Classification of Public Debt and Effects of Public Debt;
5.4 Meaning of Budget-Balanced and Unbalanced Budget
5.5 Recent Union Budget of India-
5.6 Deficit Financing-Advantages and Risks of Deficit Financing.

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Paul R.R.:Money, Banking and International Trade, Kalyani publishers, Ludhiana,
New Delhi
2. Jhingan, M.L.: Money, Banking and International Trade,Konarkk Publishers, New
Delhi.
3. Lekhi, R.K.: Public Finance, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana.
4. Tyagi, B.P.: Public Finance, Jai PrakashNath& Co., Meerat.
5. Choudhury, R.K.: Public finance and Fiscal Policy, Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana.

15
Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3
Minor II: Paper: III

3. Philosophy
Psychology

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Unit 1: Introduction to Psychology marks


16
1.5 Definition, Nature and Scope of Psychology
1.6 Relation between Psychology and Logic
1.7 A brief sketch to different branches of Psychology
1.8 Utility of the study of Psychology

Unit 2: Methods of Psychology


16
2.1 Introspection
2.1.1 Merits and Demerits of Introspection
2.2 Extrospection or Inspection or Objective Method
2.2.1 Merits and Demerits of Extrospection or Inspection

Unit 3: The physical basis of mental life


16
3.1 Neuron
3.1.1 Structure and Function of Neurone
3.2 Synapse
3.2.1 Structure and Function of Synapse
3.3 The Nervous System
3.3.1 The Spinal Cord, Structure and Function of the Spinal Cord
3.3.2 The Brain, Structure and Function of the Brain

Unit 4: Sensation, Perception and Attention


16
4.1 Sensation
4.1.1 Nature and Attributes of Sensation
4.1.2 Weber- Fechner Law of Sensation
4.2 Perception
4.2.1Nature of Perception
4.2.2 Gestalt theory of Perception
4.3 Relation between Sensation and Perception
4.4 Attention
4.4.1 Nature and Conditions of Attention

16
Unit 5: Memory, Imagination and Dream
16
5.1 Memory
5.1.1 Nature, Factors and Conditions of Memory
5.1.2 Marks of Good Memory
5.2 Forgetfulness
5.2.1 Causes of Forgetting
5.3 Imagination
5.3.1 Nature and Classification of Imagination
5.4 Dream
5.4.1 Nature and Causes of Dream

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:

5. Sinha, J. N. : A Manual of Psychology, New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd.,


Kolkata
6. Tasser, Michael W. & Smith, Ronald E.: Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior,
3rdEdn., Tata McGrew Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi
7. Baron, Robert A. : Psychology, 5thEdn., Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
8. Hilgard, Ernest R.: Introduction to Psychology, Harcourt, Brace & World, New York

Semester- III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3
Minor II:Paper: III

4. POLITICAL SCIENCE
International Relations and Organisations
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Introducing International Relations:
16
1.4 Meaning, nature and scope of international relations.
1.5 Origin and growth of international relations as an academic discipline.
1.6 Theories of international relations.
1.6.1 Idealist Theory
1.6.2 Realist theory and Neorealism.
Unit 2 Concepts In International Relations:
16
2.1 Collective Security
2.1.1 Meaning, basic assumptions.

17
2.1.2 Collective security under the United Nations Organisations.
2.1.3 Critical evaluation of the collective security system.
2.2 National Interest.
2.2.1 Meaning and kinds.
2.2.2 Methods for promotion of National Interest.
2.2.3 National interest and foreign policy.
2.3 National Power.
2.3.1 Meaning and importance of power.
2.3.2 Elements and Limitations of National Power.
Unit 3 Non Alignments:
16
3.1 Meaning, Growth, Role and Relevance.
3.2 Role of Non Aligned movement in the Post Cold War period.
3.3 North- South Dialogue
3.4 South-South Cooperation.
3.5 New International Economic Order (NIEO)
3.6 SALT I& SALT II.

Unit 4 International Organizations:


16
4.1 Diplomacy, functions of diplomats.
4.2 League of Nations –formation, aims and objectives.
4.3 Success and failure of League of Nations.

Unit 5 The UN System


16
5.1 Purposes aims and principles of the UN.
5.2 Structure of the UN
5.3 Peace keeping and Peace making machinery of the UN.
5.4 Role and Relevance..
5.5 Reform and restructure of the UN.

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
15. John Bayle and Steve Smith: The Globalization of World Politics- An Introduction to
International Relations, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.
16. Joshua& Goldstein: International Relations, Delhi: Pearson Education, 2003.

17. Hans J. Morgenthau: Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and
Peace,Calcutta: Scientific Book Agency, 1973.
18. Rama S. Melkote and A. NarasimhaRao: International Relations, New Delhi: Sterling
Publication, 1999.

19. V.P.Dutt: Indian Foreign Policy in a Changing World, NewDelhi.:Vikas


Publication,1999.
20. Vinay Kumar Malhotra: International Relations, New Delhi:Anmol Publication: 1993.

18
21. K.P.Misra and K.R. Narayanan: Now Alignment in Contemporary International
Relations, New Delhi: Vikas Publication, 1983.
22. G.V.D. Krishnamurti: Modern Diplomacy, New Delhi: Sagar Publication, 1974.
23. Adi H Doctor: International Relation- An Introductory Study, New Delhi, 1969.
24. Mahandra Kumar: Theoretical Aspects of International Relations, Agra, 1967.
25. A.Le Ray Bennett: International Organizations- Principles and Issues, New Delhi:
Prentice Hall, 1988.
26. B.N. Mehrish: International Organization- Structures and Processes, Delhi: Vishal
Publications, 1976.
27. ManjuSubhash, P.K. Bharadwaj and Subhash C. Gupta: United Nations Organisation,
New Delhi: JnandaPrakeshan, 1996.
28. Norman J., Padelford and George A Lincoln: International Politics- Foundations of
International Relations, New York: The Macmillan, 1957.

Semester-III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.3
Minor II:Paper: III

5. Sociology
Society and Culture in North –East India
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Historical Moving of Indian Society:


16
1.4.Traditional Hindu Social organizations
1.5. Socio – Cultural dynamics through ages: Impact of Buddhism, Islam and the
West
1.6. Factors in continuity and change.

Unit 2: Socio Stratification:


16
2.1. Caste and Class structure
2.2. Caste as a social institution in North-East India; changing trend
2.3. Caste-tribe relationship and process of assimilation
2.4. Emerging class structure

Unit 3: Rural Society in North – East India:


16
3.1. Peasant society and culture
3.2. Land relations – Land tenure system
3.3. Concept of right over land among the tribes

19
Unit 4:
16
4.1. Customs and way of life in North –East India
4.2. Festivals and Ceremonies
4.2.1. Social and religious festivals and ceremonies

Unit 5: Social Change in North-East India


16
5.1. Forces and factors
5.2. Law and Social change.
5.3. Educational Development and Social change

Internal Assessment 20

Books Recommended:
1. NadeemHasnain : Indian Society and Culture
2. C.N. SankarRao : Sociology of Indian Society
3. M.N. Srinivas : India: Social structure
4. N.C. Sarma : Essay on the Folklore on North-East India
5. Karotempral : The Tribes of N.E. India.
6. S. Sengupta : Tribal situation in North East India
7. Ram Ahuja, Society in India, Concept, theories and recent trends, Rawat Publications,
2009

Semester- III
B.A., LL.B.: 3.4
Law of Contract

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment 20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1:Definition, Nature and Formation of Contract.


16
1.1 Definitions, nature and kinds of contract.
1.2 Proposal
1.3 Acceptance
1.4 Consideration. .

Unit 2: Capacity and object:


16
2.1. Capacity to contract,
2.2. Privity of contract and consideration,
2.3. Legality of object and consideration.

20
Unit 3: Consent 16
3.1. Free consent.
3.2. Contingent and conditional contract.
3.3. Standard form of contract and E- Contract.

Unit 3: Discharge of Contract: 16


4.1. Different modes of discharge of contracts, breach, anticipatory breach, effects, rights.
4.2. Damages for breach and its measure,
4.3. Quasi contract,
4.4. Quantum meruit.

Unit 5:Specific Relief Act 1963: 16


5.1. Objectives of specific relief Act,
5.2. Recovery of possession of property.
5.3. Contract which can be specifically enforced and defenses,
5.4. Rescission of contract,
5.5. Injunction.

Internal Assessment
20
Recommended Books:
1) Beatsen (ed), Anson’s law of Contract ( 27thed 1998)
2) P.S. Atiya, -Introduction to the law of contract 1992 reprint.
3) Avtar Singh – Law of contract 2000.
4) M. Krishnam Nair – Law of Contract.
5) Mulla on contract :Commentary by J.H. Dalal.
6) Benerjee S.C. – Law of Specific Relief (1998) universal.
7) Anand and Aiyer – Law of Specific Relief (1998) universal.

Semester-III
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 3.5 H1
Indian Federalism

Honours- 1 Constitutional Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Federalism 16
1.1 Definition and characteristics of federalism
1.2 Backgrounds of federal principle under the Indian Constitution
1.3 Advantage & Disadvantage
1.3.1 Advantages and disadvantages of Federal Constitution
1.3.2 Advantages and disadvantages of Unitary Constitution

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Unit 2: Modification of the strict federal principle under Indian Constitution 16
2.1 Governor’s role
2.2 Centre’s powers over the State Emergency
2.3 Jammu and Kashmir Special status

Unit 3: Comparative study on federalism in 16


3.1 India
3.2 U.K. and
3.3 USA

Unit 4: Centre-State Relations— 16


4.1 Legislative Relation
4.2 Administrative Relation
4.3 Financial Relation

Unit 5: Types of Federalism 16


5.1 Confederation
5.2 Co-operative Federalism

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books:

1. Basu, D.D., Federalism


2. Gupta, U.N., Federalism in India
3. H.MSreevai, Constitutional Law of India

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Semester-III
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 3.5 H1
Corporate Governance

Honours- 1 Business Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Formation, Registration & Incorporation of Company 16


1.1 Nature and Kinds of Company
1.2 Promoters: Position, Duties & Liabilities
1.3 Mode & consequence Recovery of Debts of Incorporation

Unit 2: 16
2.1 Uses & Abuse of the corporate form, lifting of Corporate – Veil
2.2 Memorandum of Association, alteration & the doctrine of Ultra –Virus
2.3 Article of Association, binding nature, alteration

Unit 3: Capital Formation of Regulation 16


3.1Prospectus: Issues, Contents, Kinds, Liability for misstatement and
statement in lieu of Prospectus
3.2The nature & classification of Company Security
3.3Share &general principle of allotment
3.4Share Capital
3.5Debentures- Kinds, Share holder & Debenture holder

Unit 4: Corporate Administrative 16


4.1 Directors- Kind, powers & duties
4.2 Insider trading
4.3 Meeting- Kinds & Procedure
4.4 The balance of within Companies
4.4.1 Prevention of Oppression
4.4.2 Power of Court & Central Government
4.5 Legal liability of Company- Civil, Criminal, Tortuous & Environmental

Unit 5: Winding up of Company 16


5.1 Kinds, consequences & reason of Winding up
5.2 Role of Court
5.3 Payment of Liability

Internal Assessment: 20

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Recommended Books:

1. Indian Company Law - Avtar Singh


2. Company Law - Palmer
3. Guide to Companies Act – Ramiaya

Semester-III
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 3.5 H1
CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE- I

Honours- 1 Criminal Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: History of Criminal Law


16
1.1 Criminal Jurisprudence in Primitive age
1.2 Development of Criminal Law
1.3 Criminal Law and India

Unit 2: Nature and Definition of Crime


16
2.1 Types of Wrong
2.2 Test of Criminality
2.3 Distinction between Civil and Criminal Wrong

Unit 3 Elements of Crime and Theories of Criminal Liability


16
3.1 Principles of Legality
3.2 Subjective Theory
3.3 Objective Theory

Unit 4 Mental Elements in Crime


16
4.1 Mensrea and actusreus
4.1.1 Intention
4.1.2 Knowledge
4.1.3 Recklessness
4.1.4 Negligence
UNIT 5 Group Liabilities
16

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5.1 Vicarious Liability
5.2 Strict Liability and Absolute Liability
5.3 Liability of Corporations

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases
1. Bachan Sing Vs. State of Punjab (1980) 2 – SCC 684 (Capital Punishment)
2. GianKaurVs. State of Punjab, (1996) 2 SCC 648 (Euthanasia – Mercy Killing)
3 Joti Prasad V State of Haryana AIR 1973 SC 1167
4 Umesh Chandra V State of Rajasthan, (1982) 2 SCC 202

Referred Books
1. Principoles of Criminal Law, R.C. Nigam
2. Criminal Law, Smith and Hogan
3. PSAPillai’s Criminal Law, K I Vibhuti
4. Law of Crime, RatanLal&DhirajLal

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Revised Syllabus of B.A., LL.B/ B.A., LL.B (Hons) Programme

SEMESTER – IV
Code Paper Marks
B.A., LL.B.: 4.1 Major- Paper-IV 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 4.2 Specific Contract 100
B.A., LL.B.: 4.3 Jurisprudence 100
B.A., LL.B.: 4.4 OP1 Optional -1 100
1. Criminal Psychology
2. Media Law (CL Group)
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 4.5 H2 Honours – 2, any one from following: 100
1. Right to Education (CL Group)
2.International Trade Law (BL Group)
3. Criminal Jurisprudence – II(Cr.L Group)
Total for Non-Honours Course 400
Total for Honours Course 500

Semester-IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.1
Major- Paper-IV

1. Political Science
HUMAN RIGHTS: CONCEPT AND ISSUES.

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment 20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit- 1: Human Rights:
16
1.1 Meaning, Nature and Development.
1.2 Three Generation Rights.

Unit- 2: Approaches and Perspectives.


16
2.1 Universalistic Approach.
2.2 Relativist Approach
2.3 Feministic and Marxist perspective.

1
Unit- 3: UN and Human Rights.
16
3.1 The UN Charter.
3.2 International Conventions and Covenants.
3.3 Globalization and Human Rights.

Unit- 4: Legal Framework of Human Rights.


16
4.1 Human Rights Act. (1993).
4.2 Human Rights Enforcement: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Unit-5: Issues and Challenge.


16
5.1 Rights of women and Child.
5.2 Rights of Indigenous People.
5.3 Rights of Refugees with special reference to South Asia.

Internal Assessment: 20

Books Recommended:
1. J. Donney : The Concept of Human Rights, London Croon Helm, 1985.
2. A & P. Pollis : Human Rights: Cultural and Ideological Perspectives, New YORK,
Schwat (ed) 1979.
3. UNESCO: Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights, Paris UNESCO, 1986.
4. NaimAfdullahi Ahmed: Human Rights in Cross- Cultural, Philadelphia:University of
Pennsylvania Press, 1992.
5. J.CookRebecca: Human Rights of Women, National and International (ed) Perspective,
1994.
6. G.Haragopal :Political Economy of Human Rights , New Delhi Himalayan Publishing
Co. 1998.
7. S.Subramanium: Human Rights: International Challenges, NewDelhi. Manas Publishers,
1997.
8. A.R. Desai (ed):Violation of Democratic Rights in India, Bombay, Popular Prakash,
1986.
9. Son, O (ed) M.Mohanty&P.N.Mukharjee (ed) :People’s Rights New Delhi, Saga, 1998.
10. AdilUlYasin and A.Upadhayay : Human Rights, New Delhi;Akansha Publications, 2003
11. J.S. Verma: The New Universe of Human Rights, New Delhi; Universal Law Publication,
2006.
12. ManoranjanMohanty :People’s Rights, New Delhi ; SAGE Publication, 1990.
13. Durga Das Basu :Human Rights in Constitutional Law, New Delhi; Prentice Hall, 1994.
14. Gakulesh Sharma: Human Rights and Legal Remedies, New Delhi Deep & Deep
Publication, 2000.
15. Devi Chatterjee : Human Rights; Theory and Practice , New Delhi; South Asian
Publication, 2002
16. PromudMisra: Human Rights: Global Issues, New Delhi; Kalpaz Publication,2000.

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Semester- IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.1
Major- Paper-IV

2. SOCIOLOGY
Society and Culture in North –East India

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit I: Historical Moving of Indian Society:


16
1.1.Traditional Hindu Social organizations
1.2. Socio – Cultural dynamics through ages: Impact of Buddhism, Islam and the West
1.3. Factors in continuity and change.
Unit II: Socio Stratification:
16
2.1. Caste and Class structure
2.2. Caste as a social institution in North-East India; changing trend
2.3. Caste-tribe relationship and process of assimilation
2.4. Emerging class structure
Unit III: Rural Society in North – East India:
16
3.1. Peasant society and culture in India
3.2. Land relations – Land tenure system
3.3. Concept of right over land among the tribes of North-East India.

Unit IV: 4.1. Customs and way of life of North – East India
16
4.2. Festivals and Ceremonies
4.2.1. Social and religious festivals and ceremonies
Unit V: Social Change in North-East India
16
5.1. Forces and factors
5.2. Law and Social change.
5.3. Educational Development and Social change

Internal Assessment: 20

Books Recommended:
1. NadeemHasnain : Indian Society and Culture
2. C.N. SankarRao : Sociology of Indian Society
3. M.N. Srinivas : India: Social structure
1. : Caste in Modern India and other essays

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4. N.C. Sarma : Essay on the Folklore on North-East India
5. Karotempral, S.A. Sanda, D. :The Tribes of N.E. India.
6. S. Sengupta , Tribal situation in North East India
7. Ram Ahuja, Society in India, Concept, theories and recent trends, Rawat Publications,
2009

Semester: IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.2
Specific Contract
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Contract of indemnity and guarantee:
16
1.1 Definition, nature.
1.2 Rights, duties and liabilities.
1.3 Interrelation between the parties.

Unit 2: Bailment and Pledge:


16
2.1. Definition, nature.
2.2. Rights, duties and liabilities.
2.3 Interrelation between the parties.

Unit 3: Contract of Agency:


16
3.1. Definition, nature.
3.2. Rights, duties and liabilities.
3.3. Interrelation between the parties.

Unit 4: The Indian Partnership Act:


16
4.1. Definition, nature kinds,
4.2. Rights, duties, liabilities and interrelations between the partners,
4.3. Registration of partnership,
4.4. Limited liability partnership,
4.5. Dissolution of partnership

Unit 5: The Sales of Goods Act:


16
5.1Definition, nature,
5.2Rights, duties and liabilities of buyer and seller,

4
5.3 Condition and warranty.
5.4 Rights of unpaid seller.

Internal Assessment: 20

Referred Cases:
1. GajananMoreshwar Vs. MoreshwarMadan, AIR 1942, Bombay, 302
2. KaliapernmalPillai Vs. Visalaxmi, AIR 1938 Madrash, 32
3. Union of India Vs. Anawar Singh
4. Delhi Electric Supply undertaking Vs. Basanti Devi and other, AIR 2005 SC 43
5. Sarswati Devi Vs. Motilal, AIR 1928,Raj. 108

Books Recommended:
2. Beatsen (ed), Anson’s law of Contract ( 27thed 1998)
3. P.S. Atiya, -Introduction to the law of contract 1992 reprint.
4. Avtar Singh – Law of contract 2000.
5. M. Krishnam Nair – Law of Contract
6. Mulla on contract:Commentary by J.H. Dalal.
7. Avtar Singh, Principles of Law of Sale of Goods and Hire Purchase (1998), Eastern,
Lucknow
8. J.P. Verma (ed.), Singh and Gupta, The Law of partnership in India (1999), Orient Law
House, New Delhi
9. A.G. Guest (ed.), Benjamin’s Sale of Goods (1992), Sweet and Maxwell.
10. Bhashyam and Adiga, The Negotiable Instruments Act (1995), Bharath, Allahbad
11. M.S. parthasarathy (ed.), J.S. Khergamvala, The Negotiable Instruments Act
12. Saharaya, h.k., Indian Partnership and Sale of Goods Act (2000) Universal
13. Ramnainga, The Sales of Goods Act (1998) Universal
14. J.N. Pandey, Constitutional Law of India

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Semester-IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.3
Jurisprudence
End Semester - 80
Internal Assessment – 20
Full Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Definition, Nature and Scope of Jurisprudence
1.2 Definition, nature and kinds of Law
1.3 Justice -Meaning of Administration of Justice, Kinds of
Justice –Civil and Criminal Justice.
-Punishment theories
1.4 Source of Law -Legislation
-President
-Custom

Unit 2: Basic Theory of Law: Schools of Law (Part-I) 16


2.1 Natural Law School - Origin, Development of Natural Law School
2.2 Analytical Legal Positivism
Different approaches of Austin, Bentham and
Hart
2.3 Keelson’s Pure Theory of Law
‘Grundnorm’
2.4 Historical School of Law
Contribution of Savigny
Distinction between Analytical School and
Historical School
Unit 3: Basic Theories of Law (Part-II) 16
3.1 Legal Rights and Duties
Analysis of legal rights and kinds of legal rights
Essentials of legal rights
Hohfeld’s Theory

3.2 Sociological School of Law (Roscoe Pound’s ‘Social Engineering’)


Sociological Jurisprudence in Indian Perspective and
its new judicial response on Social Interest, Protection
of Bonded Labour & Child Labour and Control of
Environmental Pollution.

Unit 4: Legal Concepts-I 16


4.1 Ownership and Possession
Concepts & Distinction

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Kinds of Ownership
Social Control of Ownership
Kinds of Possession
Possessory remedies
4.2 The Law of Property

Unit 5: Indian Legal System 16


5.1 Concepts of Dharma – Sruti and Smriti
Supremacy of Law over King & State – Law is the King of Kings
5.2 Indian Legal System after independence

5.3 Natural Law – Indian concepts and perception with special reference to
KesavanandaBharti Vs. State of Kerala AIR 1973 SC 1461
5.4 Concept of Truth (Satya), Non-violence (Ahimsa) and Right code of Moral
conduct (Sadachar) and Indian Constitution
5.5 Analytical Positivism and Legal Positivism.

InternalAssessment: 20

Recommended Books :
1. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory by V. D. Mahajan
2. Fundamentals of Jurisprudence –The Indian Approach –by Dr. S. N. Dhyani
3. Jurisprudence –The Philosophy and Method of Law –by Bodenheimer.
4. Jurisprudence –by R. W. M. Dias
5. Jurisprudence –Legal Theory –by Dr. B. N. Mani Tripathi
6. The Concept of Law –by H. L. A. Hart
7. Introduction of Jurisprudence –by Dr. Avatar Singh
8. Studies in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory –Dr. N. V. Paranjape

Referred Cases:
1. Olga Tellies Vs. BMC, AIR 1986 SC 180
2. BondhuMuktiMorchs Vs. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 802
3. Peoples Union for Democratic Rights Vs. Union of India, AIR 1982, SC 1473

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Semester-IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.4 OP1

1. Criminal Psychology

Optional – 1
End Semester - 80
Internal Assessment – 20
Full Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Nature and history of criminal behaviour
1.2 Techniques of studying criminal behaviour

Unit 2: Analysis of Crime 16


2.1 Biological Perspectives
2.2 Sociological Perspectives
2.3 Psychological Perspectives

Unit 3: Special Offender Groups 16


3.1 Types
3.2 Causes and interventions with respect to the following-
3.2.1 Juvenile delinquency
3.2.2 Substance abuse
3.2.3 Terrorism

Unit 4: Special Offences 16


4.1 Types
4.2 Causes and interventions with respect to the following-
4.2.1 Crime against women
4.2.2 Suicide
4.2.3 Homicide

Unit 5: Rehabilitation 16
5.1 In Family and Society
5.2 The Role of Law-Enforcement Voluntary Agencies in Social Defence

Internal Assessment: 20

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Recommended Books:
1. Chockalingam,K.(1991), Reading in Victimology, R.R. Publications, Madras
2. Curra,J.(1999) ,The Relativity of Deviance, Sage,Delhi
3. Fldman,M.P.(1977), Criminal Behaviour : A psycho-social analysis,Wiley,London
4. Joshi, A.C., & Bhatia, V.B.(1981),Reading in social Defence, Wheelers Pub.Co. Delhi
5. Kushe, W.W.(1998), The Future of Terrorism, Sage, Delhi

Semester-IV
B.A., LL.B.: 4.4 OP1
2. Media Law (CL Group)

Optional -1
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit1 Introduction to media law: 16
1.1Media: Introduction, concept, types (print & electronic), historical development of
media.

1.2Freedom of speech and expression & Press: Evolution of Freedom of Press, Has
media fundamental rights. Rights of media, Impact of Information Technology Act,
2000.
1.3Films-How far included in freedom of Speech and Expression.

Governmental control v. media autonomy.


1.4Censorship of films: Introduction, constitutionality; Why censorship only for films?
Central Board of Film Certification-constitution, powers, functions, role.

Unit 2 Regulation of Media: 16


: 2.1 Press and Registration of Books, Act, 1867
Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Condition of Service)and
Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955

2.2 Laws of Defamation, obscenity, blasphemy, and sedition. Reporting of Judicial


proceedings, contempt of courts.

Unit 3: 3.1Radio and Television: 16


Laws relating to radio and television- establishment, management. Govt. control over
airwaves-constitutional?
PrasarBharti- Constitution, powers, functions, Government policy under liberal and
private economy.
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3.2 Sting operations:
Concept, Constitutionality, Harmonizing the Social Interest and promoting transparency,
Indian Judiciary on Sting Operations.

3.3 Media trial:


Information Exposure by Media, Media as ‘Watchdog’ of democracy; Media trial, Law
Commission and Indian Judiciary on media trial.

Unit4: Advertisement: 16
4.1 Concept, Kinds of advertisement-commercial, religious, political etc.; Advertisement
& Ethics;
Misleading Advertisement vis-à-vis Consumers rights

4.2 Advertisement & Statutory laws.

4.3 Advertising Standards Council of India & Press Council, Constitution, Powers,
Functions, Role, and Judgments.

Unit 5: Miscellaneous: 16
5.1 Regulation of social media. Role of media in disasters, Media and terrorism, media
and corruption, Intellectual property of media.

5.2 Electronic media-regulation, jurisdiction, remedies.

5.3 Role of ‘Media Wing’ in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for
publicizing Government’s Initiatives through Multiple Social Media platforms.

Internal Assessment: 20

Referred Cases-
1. Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India (2005) 4 SCC 649
2. Bennett Coleman and Co. v. Union of India AIR 1973 SC 106
3. Sakal Papers Ltd & others v. Union of India
4. Govind v. State of M.P
5. Indian Express News paper v. Union of India

Recommended Books:

1. MadhaviGoradia, Facet Of Media Law


2. Media , Press and Telecommunication Law, 2007
3. DR. A. Verma, Cyber Crimes & Law
4. D.DBasu, Law of the Press

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Semester-IV
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 4.5 H2

1. Right to Education

Honours – 2 Constitutional Law Group


End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks:100
Marks

Unit – 1: Constitutional Provision


16
1.1 Right to education
1.2 Fundamental rights – 14,15,16,21,29(2)
1.3 Directive principles of State policy (Art. 41 & 45)
1.4 Reasonable classification, Affirmative Action.

Unit - 2: Minority and Education


16
2.1 Minority Rights – Art. 25
2.2 Art 29
2.3 Art. 30
2.4 No discrimination in grants in –aid
Unit – 3: Division of Power
16
3.1 Article 246 read with 7 th Schedule
3.2 Concurrent list entry, 25
3.3 Union list 63,64,65 & 66
3.4 Transfer of education from stet list to concurrent list
Unit – 4 Higher education Regulatory authority
16
4.1 U.G.C. Act 1965
4.2 Rules regarding legal Education by Bar council of India
4.3 National knowledge Commission
4.4 National higher Education & Research Council (bill)
Unit – 5: Judicial Process and Education
16
5.1. Judicial review
5.2. Educational Tribunal
5.3. Rules of Natural Justice
Internal Assessment 20

Reffered Cases:
1. Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka, 1992(3)SCC 666
2. Unni Krishnan v. State of A.P (1993) 1 SCC 645

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3. P.AInamdar v. State of Maharastra, AIR 2005 SC 3226

Recommended Books
1. 86 th constitutional Amendment act 2002
2. 93 rd amendment act 2005
3. Malick. Surendra, ‘Supreme Court on Educational institutions’ EBC, Lucknow
4. H.MSreevai Constitutional Law of India
5. D.DBasu, Constitutional Law of India
6. J.N Pandey, Constitutional Law of India

Semester IV
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 4.5 H2
2. International Trade Law

Honours – 2 Business Law Group


End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1- Concept and theories of international trade:


16
1.1 Meaning of trade, international trade
1.2 Inter-relation between international trade, inter-State trade and intra-State trade
1.3 Theories of international trade

Unit 2- International trade and treaties:


16
2.1 Institutionalization of international trade
2.2 Establishment of WTO, need, objectives and powers and functions of WTO

Unit 3- Economic Blocks and trade:


16
3.1 Agreements such as ASEAN, EU, SAPTA, NAFTA
3.2 India’s free trade
3.3 Economic cooperation and partnership agreements

Unit 4- Anti-dumping, subsidies and countervailing duties:


16
4.1 WTO agreements or anti-dumping
4.2 Safeguard measures
4.3 Subsidies & countervailing duties
4.5 Regulatory framework and procedure in India
Unit 5- Settlement of disputes under WTO:
12
16
5.1 Rules
5.2 Regulations
5.3 Procedures relating to settlement of disputes under WTO

Internal Assessment: 20

RECOMMENDED BOOKS-
1. R.K. Gupta- Safeguards countervailing and anti-dumping measures, Academy of business
study, Ansary Road, New Delhi-110002
2. D.C. Singhania- Foreign collaboration and investment in india, Universal Law Publishing
Co. Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi
3. M.B. Rao&Manjula Guru- WTO and International Trade; Vikas Publishing House, Pvt.
Ltd. A-22 Sector-4 Noida-201301
4. M.G. Sasvraja- World Trade Organisation, Serial Publication Khyberpas Market, Civil
Market , Delhi-54
5. Dr. Raj Agarwal- Joint Venture – Law and Management, Bharti Publishing House’ New
Delhi.

Semester IV
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 4.5 H2
3. CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE-II

Honours – 2 Criminal Law Group


End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks

Unit 1 Inchoate Crime


16
1.1 Attempt
1.2 Abetment
1.3 Criminal Conspiracy

Unit 2 General Defenses-I


16
2.1 Excusable defenses (1)
2.1.1 Accident
2.1.2 Necessity
2.1.3 Duress or Compulsion

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Unit 3 General Defenses II
16
3.1 Excusable Defenses (II)
3.1.1 Non-mentality
3.1.1.1 Infancy
3.1.1.2 Unsoundness of mind
3.1.1.3 Intoxication

Unit 4 Justifiable Defenses


16
4.1 Right of Private Defense
4.2 Limits on the Right of Private Defense

Unit 5 Rights and Protection of the Accused


16
5.1 Innocence of the Accused
5.2 Protection under the Construction of India
5.3 Legal Aid to Poor Accused
5.4 New Judicial Trend

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases
1. Haughton V Smith (1975) AC 476(HL)
2. Malkiat Singh V State of Punjub AIR 1970 SC 713
3. Mod Khalid V State of W.B. (2002) 7SCC 334
4. State of T.N. VsNalini@ors AIR 1999 SC2640
5. M. S. Hoskot V State of Maharastra AIR 1978 SC 1548

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OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR:: DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY:DIBRUGARH


Memo No.: DU/DR-A/6-1/16/1022 Date: 16.08.2016

NOTIFICATION

As recommended by the meeting of the Board of Studies in Law, Dibrugarh University,


held on 25.07.2016, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor is pleased to approve the syllabi for the Fifth
and Sixth Semester Courses of the Five Year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Programme under
report to the Under Graduate Board and Academic Council, Dibrugarh University giving effect
from the Academic session 2016-2017. The copy of the Syllabi may be seen as Annexure A of
this Notification.

Issued with due approval.

Sd/-Dr. B.C. Borah


Deputy Registrar (Academic)
Dibrugarh University.
Copy to:

1. The Vice-Chancellor, Dibrugarh University, for favour of information.


2. The Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dibrugarh University, for favour
of information.
3. The Registrar, Dibrugarh University, for favour of information.
4. The Controller of Examinations, Dibrugarh University, for favour of information and the
needful. A copy of the syllabus is enclosed herewith.
5. The Director, College Development Council, Dibrugarh University for favour of
information.
6. The Chairperson, Centre for Juridical Studies, Dibrugarh University, for favour of
information and needful.
7. The Principals/ Directors of the Colleges/ Institutes conducting the Law Programmes of
Dibrugarh University for information and needful.
8. The Programmer, Dibrugarh University, with a request to put up the Notice on the
Dibrugarh University website along with the syllabus.
9. File.

Sd/- Dr. B.C. Borah


Deputy Registrar (Academic)
Dibrugarh University.
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B.A. LL.B. (H) SEMESTER – V


Code Paper Marks
B.A., LL.B.: 5.1 Major-Paper-V 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 5.2 Family Law – I 100
B.A., LL.B.: 5.3 Law of Tort incl. M.V. Act. & Consumer 100
Protection Laws

B.A., LL.B.: 5.4 Administrative Law 100


B.A., LL.B. : 5.5 OP2 Optional-2 100
1.Methods of Interpretation of Statute (CL
Group)

2.Competition Law group (BL Group)

B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 5.6H3 Honours – 3, any one from following: 100
1. Local Self Govt. incl. Panchayat
Administration(CL Group)
2. Securities Law(BL Group)
3. Criminology( CrL Group)
Total for Non-Honours Course 500
Total for Honours Course 600
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Semester –V
B.A., LL.B.: 5.1
Major-Paper-V

POLITICAL SCIENCE
INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
UNIT- 1: A brief historical background of the framing of 10 3 16
Indian Constitution-
1.1 Growth of Indian Nationalism
1.2 The preamble and the Basic Features of the Indian
Constitution.
1.3 Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties.
1.4 Directive Principles of State Policy.

13 3 16
Unit- 2: Union Executive
2.1 President- Election, powers & functions;
2.2 Vice-President – Election powers & functions.
2.3 Union Council of Ministers- Composition, powers &
functions.
2.4 Prime Minister- Powers and functions.
2.5 Brief comparison of Indian Executive with the Executive
of
2.5.1 USA (President).
2.5.2 UK (Prime Minister, Council of
Ministers, Crown)

Unit- 3: Union Legislature. 14 3 16

3.1 Lok Sabha - composition powers & functions.


3.2 Rajya Sabha- composition, powers & functions
3.3 Relationship between the Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
3.4 The Speaker- powers & functions.
3.5 Brief comparison of Indian Legislature with the
Legislatures of
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3.5.1 USA .
3.5.2 UK

Unit- 4: Law Adjudicating Authority: 13 3 16

4.1 The judiciary in India- Composition, powers and


Functions
4.2 Independence of Judiciary in India
4.3 Judicial review- PIL.
4.4 Brief comparison of Indian Judiciary with the Judiciary of
4.5.1 USA.
4.5.2 UK

Unit- 5: National Integration In India: 10 3 16


5.1 Elements of National Integration.
5.2 Hindrances of National Integration.
5.3 Measures for Securing National Integration.

Internal Assessment: 20

Books Recommended:
1.A.S. Narang : Indian Government and Politics, Gitanjali Publishing House, New Delhi, 1997.
2.S.K. Sharma : Caste in Indian Politics, Commonwealth Publisher, New Delhi, 1993.
3. O.P. Tiwari : Federalism & Centre-State Relations in India, Deep & deep Publication, New
Delhi, 1996.
4. B.D. Dua & M.P. Singh (ed) : Indian Federalism in the New Millenium, Manohar,
2006
5. S.C. Arora : Current Issues and Trades in Centre-State Relations, Mital Publication, New
Delhi, 2001.
6.Ajaya Sarkar : Regionalism, State and Emerging Political Parties in India.
7.G. Martin (ed) : The New Era of Terrorism, Sage, 2004.
8.V. Grover : Trends and Challenges to Indian Political System.
9.K.K. Ghai : Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi; Kalyani Publication, 2007
10. Prakesh Chander: Indian Government and Politics, New Delhi; Cosmos Bookhives, 2007
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Semester –V
B.A., LL.B.: 5.1
Major-Paper-V
2. SOCIOLOGY
SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Pass Mark: 40
No. of Tutorial Marks
Lecture
hours
Unit 1 : August Comte: 10 3 16
1.1 Law of three stages, positivism and hierarchy of science
1.2 Herbert Spencer: Concept of social evolution and socio
organism.
Unit 2: Karl Marx : 13 3 16
2.1. Historical materialism,
2.2. Class struggle,
2.3. Alienation.

Unit 3: Emile Durkheim : 14 3 16


3.1. Division of Labour
3.2. Social fact
3.3. Theory of religion
3.4. Suicide

Unit 4: Max Weber : 13 3 16


4.1. Social action,
4.2. Ideal types
4.3. Authority
4.4. Capitalism.

Unit 5: Talcott Parsons: 10 3 16


5.1. Theory of action
5.2. Social system
5.3. Pattern variables.
Internal Assessment: 20
Books Recommended:
1. Pitieim Sorokin : Contemporary Sociological Theories, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi. Rept.
2000
2. Raymond Aron : Main Currents in Sociological Thought (1&2), Penguin Books.
3. Francis Abraham and J.H. Morgan: Sociological Thought, Mechmillan India Ltd.
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4. M. Francis Abraham : Modern Sociological Theory: An Introduction, Oxford University


Press.
5. Hussain M: Prologue to five Sociologists, Tultul publications, East Milannagar, Dibrugarh.
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Semester: V
B.A., LL.B.: 5.2
Family Law – I

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Introduction: Concept and Sources 12 3 16
1.1 Concept and sources of Hindu Law
1.2 Mitakshara and Dayabhaga, Points of similarity and
distinction between the Mitakshara and the Dayabhaga
Laws

1.3 Formation and Incident under the coparcenary property


with recent Amendments
1.4 Karta of Joint Family: Position, Powers and privileges;
Alienation of property by Karta
1.5 Debts – Doctrine of pious obligation and antecedent
debts
1.6 Partition: Meaning, Division of right and division of
property, Persons entitled to demand partition, Partition
how effected, Re-opening of partition; Re-union

Unit 2: Marriage Laws 12 3 16


2.1 Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
2.1.1 Evolution of the institution of marriage
2.1.2 Concept of marriage and requisites of valid
marriage
2.1.3 Forms, validity, void, voidable
2.1.4 Status of Child
2.2. Dissolution of Marriage
2.2.1 Theories of Divorce
2.2.2 Separation and Dissolution of Marriage under
Hindu Law
2.2.3 Judicial separation
2.2.4 Grounds of Divorce
2.2.5 Divorce by mutual consent
Unit 3: Principles of Inheritance 12 3 16
3.1 Ancient Concept of inheritance
3.2 The Hindu Succession Act, 1956:
3.2.1 Dfinitions: agnate, cognate, full blood etc.
3.2.2 General rules of succession in the case of a
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Hindu male
dying intestate under the Act,

3.2.3 General rules of succession in the case of a


Hindu female dying intestate under the Act

3.2.4 Distribution of property among classified heirs


(Section 8)
3.2.5 General Provision relating to succession
3.3 Stridhan and Women’s estate
3.4 Escheat (Section 19)
Unit 4: Adoption and Maintenance 12 3 16
Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
4.1 Adoption
4.1.1 Who may adopt and Who may be adopted
4.1.2 Ceremonies
4.1.3 Capability
4.1.4 Effect
4.2 Maintenance:
4.2.1 Entitlement
4.2.2 Enforcement
4.3 Maintenance under the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973
Unit 5: Guardianship & Religious and Charitable 12 3 16
Endowments
A. 5.1 Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act,
1956
5.1.1 Guardianship – Meaning
5.1.2 Kinds of Guardianship
5.1.3 Right, obligations and disqualification
of guardian
5.1.4 Duties and responsibilities of guardians
with reference to Article 51 A (k)
B. 5.2 Endowments:
5.2.1 Meaning, kinds and essentials.
5.2.2 Math – Kinds, Powers and obligations
of Mahant and Shevait
5.2.3 Removal and replacement of Idol
Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Sitabai Vs. Ramchandra, AIR 1958, Bombay 116
2. Mouchumi Maytra Ganguly Vs, Jayanti Ganguly, AIR 2008 SC 2262
3. Vijaylaxmlaxmana Vs. B. T Shankar, AIR 2001 SC 1424
4. Gurunathan Vs. Kamalabai, AIR 1955 SC 206
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5. M/S Bay Berry Apartments Ltd. Vs. Shobha, AIR, 2007 SC 226

Recommended books:
1. P.K Das, Hand Book on Hindu Succession, Universal Law Publishing , 2013
2. S. Singh, Hindu Law of Marriage and Divorce , Universal Law Publishing, 2012.
3. Paras Diwan, Law of Marriage and Divorce, Universal Law Publishing, 2016
4. Modern Hindu Law – Dr. Paras Diwan
5. Modern Hindu Law- Dr.U.P.D.Kesari
6. Family Laws-Dr. Paras Diwan
7. Modern Hindu Law- Ramesh Chandra Nagpal,
8. Family Law- B.M.Gandhi,
9. Hindu Law and usage -J.D.Mayne
10. Hindu Law – P.N.Chaddha
11. Testamentary and Intestate Succession- Suresh Kumar Sharma
12. Principles of Hindu Law(15th Edn.1982)- Mulla
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Semester -V
B.A.,LL.B.: 5.3
Law of Torts, M.V. Accident and Consumer Protection Act

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Principles of Law of Torts 12 3 16

1.1 Meaning , Origin & Development of law of Tort


1.2 Essentials of law of Tort, Tort distinguished from contract
and crime
1.3 Personal capacity
1.4 Justification of torts
1.5 Remedies

Unit 2: Specific Torts I 12 3 16


2.1 Principles of liability in torts
2.1.1 Vicarious Liability
2.1.2 Strict & Absolute Liability
2.2 Negligence
2.3 Nuisance
2.4 Defamation

Unit 3: Specific Torts II 12 3 16


3.1 Trespass to person
3.1.1 Assault & Battery
3.1.2 False Imprisonment
3.1.3 Malicious Prosecution
3.2 Trespass to land
3.3 Trespass to goods, detune & conversion
3.4 Torts relating to incorporeal personal property

Unit 4: Consumer Protection Act, 1986 ( as amended up to


date) 12 3 16
4.1. Definition of Consumer, Complainant, goods and services
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4.2 Consumer Redressal Forum


4.3. Consumer Protection Councils
4.4. Basic objects and principles of Consumer Protection Rules,
1987
4.5 Basic objects and principles of Consumer Protection Regulation, 2005

Unit 5: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (as amended up to date) 12 3 16


5.1 Basic objects and principles of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
5.2. Liability without faults / compulsory third party insurance
5.3. Claim Tribunal, powers, functions and procedure

Internal Assessment Marks 20

Referred Cases:
1. King Vs. Berry (1970) 1 AUER 1074 (for Narvous Shock)
2. Re Polemis Case (1921) 3 KB 560 (for remotness of demages)
3. Martin F D’Souza Vs Mohammad Ishfaq (2009) 3 SCC 1
4. Ashby Vs. White (1703) 2 Lord Raym 938
5. Doughue Vs. Steverson (1932) All ER Rep. 1
6. Rylands Vs. Fletcher Case
7. Indian Medical Association Vs. V.P. Shartha and others III (1985) CPJI (SC) AIR
1996 SC 550
8. Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster Case

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. S.P. Singh, Law of Torts including Consumer Protection Act, Universal Law
Publishing, 2016
2. Dr. Avtar Singh, Harpreet Kaur, Introduction to the Law of Torts, Lexis Nexis, 2015
3. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts, Lexis nexis, 2013
4. Anoop K. Kausal, Practical Guide to Consumer Protection Law
5. Janak Raj J., Motor Accidents Claims Law & Procedure
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Semester -V
B.A.,LL.B.: 5.4
Administrative Law
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
No. of Tutorial Marks
Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Nature , Evolution and Scope of Administrative Law 12 3 16
1.1 Definition, Nature, Scope and reasons for development
of Administrative Law
1.2 Relationship between Constitutional Law and
Administrative Law
1.3 Meaning & concept of Rule of Law
1.4 Separation of powers and its relevance –application in
India
1.5 Droit Administratiff
1.6 Classification of functions of Administration
Unit 2: Delegated Legislation 12 3 16
2.1 Meaning and scope of Delegated Legislation
2.2 Reasons for the growth of Delegated Legislation,
Advantages and disadvantages of Delegated Legislation
2.3 Forms of Delegated Legislation
2.4 Delegated Legislation in India and the United Kingdom
Functions which can be delegated and the Functions
2.4.1 which cannot be delegated
2.5 Control Mechanism –Judicial, Parliamentary, and
procedural control
2.6 Sub delegation of legislative powers
2.7 Difference between delegated legislation and
conditional legislation
Unit 3: Judicial Function of Administration and Principles 12 3 16
of Natural Justice
3.1 Article 323 A and Article 323 B of the Constitution of
India, Administrative Tribunals established under the
Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 and Assam
Administrative Tribunal Act, 1977
3.2 Principles of Natural Justice
3.2.1 Rule against bias
3.2.2 Audi Alteram Partem
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3.2.3 Reasoned decisions

Unit 4: Administrative Discretion and Judicial Control of 12 3 16


Administrative Action
4.1 Administrative Discretion
4.1.1 Constitutional imperatives and exercise of
discretion
4.1.2 Judicial review and its relevant doctrines
4.2 Judicial Control of Administrative Action
4.2.1 Introduction
4.2.2 Court as the final authority to determine the legality
of administrative action
4.2.3 Exhaustion of Administrative remedies
4.2.4 Locus standi in the context of Article 32
4.2.5 Res Judicata
4.2.6 Judicial review and its extent
Unit 5: Liability of Government/Administration, Public 12 3 16
Corporations, Ombudsman etc.
5.1 Liability of Administration
5.1.1 Liability in Contract
5.1.2 Liability in Tort
5.1.3 Privileges and Immunities of the Administration
in suits
5.2 Public Corporations –characteristics –classification –
liability – status of employees- control of Public
Corporations –Government Companies
5.3 Concept and development of Ombudsmen

Internal Assessment 20
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Referred Cases
1. A.D.M. Jabalpur V. Shivakant Shukla, (1976) 2 SCC 521 (Doctrine of Separation of Powers)
2. Olga Tellis Vs. BMC, AIR 1986 SC 180
3. Indira, Nehru, Gandhi V. Raj Narayan (1975) Supp. SCC1
4. Supreme Court Advocates on Record Assn. V. Union of India (1993) 4 SCC 441
(Delegated Legislations)
5. Sahni Silk Mills V.E.S.I. Corp (1994) 5 SCC 346 (Natural Justice)
6. A.K. Kraipak V. Union of India, AIR 1970 SC 150
7. J. Mohapatra of Co. V. State of Orissa, AIR 1987 SC 1572
8. Maneka Gandhi V. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597
9. M.S. Gill V. Chief Election Commissioner, AIR 1978 SC 851
10. State of Tamil Nadu V. R. Krishnamurthy, AIR 2006 SC 1622 (Administrative Action)
11. Divisional Forest Officer, Kothagudem V. Madhusudhan Rao (2008) 3 SCC 469

Recommended books:
1. M. P. Jain & S. N. Jain - Principles of Administrative Law , Lexis Nexis, 2015
2. Administrative Law –I. P. Massey
3. C. K. Takwani –Administrative Law
4. S. P. Sathe –Administrative Law , Lexis Nexis, 2016
5. Kailash Rai –Administrative Law
6. Wade –Administrative Law
th
7 M.C Jain, Indian Administrative Law, 7 Edition , Universal Law Publishing,
2016
8 Y Ghosh, Administrtive Law, Lexis Nexis, 2016
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Semester V
B.A. LL.B.: 5.5 OP2
1. Methods of Interpretation of Statutes (CL Group)

Optional – 2
End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks:100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Interpretation of Statutes 12 3 16

1.1 Meaning and Objects of ‘interpretation’, ‘construction’


and ‘statute’
1.2 Interpretation of Statutes and Constitution
1.3 Nature and Kinds of Indian Laws: Article 13 of
Constitution of India
1.4 Reasons of Commencement, operation and repeal
of statutes
1.5 Purpose of interpretation of statutes.
1.4.1 Basic Sources of Statutory Interpretation
(i) Article 367 of Constitution of India , The
General Clauses Act, 1897: Assam General Clauses Act
,1915
1.5 Mimansa Principles of Interpretation

Unit 2: Aids to Interpretation 12 3 16


2.1 Aids to Interpretation (Parts of the statute and their
interpretative role)
2.1.1 Internal aids
2.1.2 Title
2.1.3 Preamble
2.1.4 Extent and Applicability clause, Headings and marginal
notes.
2.1.5 Sections and sub-sections
2.1.6 Punctuation marks.
2.1.7 Illustrations, exceptions, provisos, saving clauses,
explanations
and schedules
2.1.8 Non-obstante clause
2.2 External aids
2.2.1 Role of Constituent Assembly debates in the interpretation
of the Constitution of India
2.2.2 Legislative history- Legislative Intention, Statement of
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objects and reasons, legislative debates, Committee reports, Law


Commission reports etc.
2.2.3 Dictionaries-Translations
2.2.4 Statutes in pari material
2.2.5 Judicial Interpretation

Unit 3: Rules of Statutory Interpretation 12 3 16

3.1 Primary Rules


3.2 Literal rule
3.3 Golden rule
3.4 Mischief rule (rule in the Heydon’s case)
3.5 Rule of harmonious construction
3.6 Secondary Rules
3.6.1. Noscitur a sociis ( Associated words )
3.6.2. Ejusdem generis
3.6.3. Reddendo singula singulis

Unit 4: Maxims of Statutory Interpretation with the help of 12 3 16


Judicial Pronouncements
4.1 Delegatus non potest delegare
4.2 Expressio unius exclusio alterius
4.3 Generalia specialibus non derogant
4.4 In pari delicto potior est conditio possidentis
4.5 Utres valet potior quam pareat

Unit 5: Interpretation with reference to subject matter and 12 3 16


purpose
5.1 Taxing Statute
5.2 Penal Statute
5.3 Welfare legislation
5.4 Colourable legislation
5.5 Residuary power
5.6 Doctrine of repugnancy
5.7 Doctrine of Pith & Substance

Internal Assessment: 20

Referred Cases
1. Girija K. Phukan v. State of Assam 1984 (2) LR 488
2. Bengal Iemunity Co. Ltd. V. State of Bihar 1955 2 SCR 603
3. Smti Charu Deka v. Umeswari Nath & other AIR 1995 Gau 9.
4. P. Ramachandra Rao v. State of Karnataka (2002) 4 SCC 578
5. Bhatia International v. Bulk Trading S.A. (2002) 4 SCC 105
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6. R.M.D.C. v. Union of India, AIR 1957 SC 628


7. Avtar Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1955 SC 1107
8. A.S. Sulochana v. C. Dharmalingam, AIR 1987 SC 242
9. ShashiKant Laxman Kale v. Union of India, AIR 1990 SC 2114 1990) 4 SCC
366

Prescribed Legislation:
The General Clauses Act, 1897

Recommended Books:

1. Eskridge , Dynamics Statutory Interpretation, Universal Law Publishing , 2009


th
2. P. St. J. Langan, Maxwell on the Interpretation of Statutes (12 ed., 1969)
th
3.. Vepa P. Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes (4 ed., 2003)
th
4. G.P. Singh, Principles of Statutory Interpretation (11 ed., 2008)
5. S.G.G. Edgar, Craies on Statute Law (1999)
6. Swarup Jagdish, Legislation and Interpretation
7. P. St. Langan (Ed.). Maxwell on The Interpretation of Statutes (1976) N.M.Tripathi,
Bombay
8. K. Shanmukham, N.S.Bindras’s Interpretation of Statutes, (1997) The Law Book Co.
Allahabad.
9. V.Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes, (1984) Eastern, Lucknow
10. M.P. Jain, Constitutional Law of India, (1994) Wadhwa & Co.
11. M.P .Singh, (Ed.) V.N.Sukla’s Constitution of India, (1994) Eastern, Lucknow.
12. U. Baxi, Introduction to Justice K.K.Mathew’s, Democracy Equality and
Freedom (1978) Eastern, Lucknow
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Semester V
B.A.LL.B.: 5.5 OP2
2. Competition Law (BL Group)

Optional - 2

End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment – 20
Total Marks – 100
No. of Tutorial Marks
Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Competition Law- Introduction 12 3 16
Basic Concepts –Constitutional aspect of Elimination
of Concentration of Wealth and Distribution of
1.1 Resources Article 39 (b) (c)
Relation between Competition Policy and Competition
1.2 Law –Objectives of Competition Law

Unit 2: History and Development of Competition Law 12 3 16


History and Development of Competition Law/
2.1 Antitrust Law,

Liberalization and Globalization - Raghavan


2.2 Committee Report,
2.3 Competition Act 2002;
2.4 Difference between MRTP Act and Competition Act,
Salient feature of Competition Act, Important
2.5 Definitions under the Competition Act, 2002.
Unit 3: Anti Competitive Agreements 12 3 16
Anti- Competitive Agreements, Horizontal and
3.1 Vertical agreement,
3.2 Rule of Perse and Reason,
Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition (AAEC)
3.3 in India, Exemption,
Prohibition of Anti competitive agreement/
3.4 Cartel/bid rigging

Regulation of Abuse of Dominant Position & Regulation


Unit 4: of Combinations: 12 3 16

Enterprise, Relevant Market, Dominance in


4.1 Relevant Market, Abuse of dominance, Predatory
Pricing.
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Combinations: Merger, Acquisition, Amalgamation


and Takeover - Horizontal, Vertical and
Conglomerate Mergers - Combinations covered
under the Competition Act, 2002 –
4.2 Regulations, Penalties.

Unit 5: Competition Commission of India 12 3 16


Establishment, composition, powers, duties
5.1 and functions
Distribution of business amongst
5.2 commission and benches
Jurisdiction of benches and procedure for
5.3 adjudication
Penalties for offences under the
5.4 Competition Act, 2002
Competition Appellate Tribunal
Composition, functions, powers and
5.5 procedure
Award Compensation , power to punish for
5.6 contempt
5.7 Execution of orders

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books :
1. H.K . Saharaya , Textbook on Competition Law , Universal Law Publishing, 2016
2. Security Contract (Regulation) Act 1956
3. K. K Sharma, Competition Commission Cases , Lexis Nexis, 2015
4. Competition Act 2002.
5. SEBI Act 1992
5. Depositories Act 1996
6. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992,
7. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
8. Taxman’s Student’s Guide to Economic Laws
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Semester:V
B.A.,LL.B.(Hons.):5.6 H3
1. Local Self Government incl. Panchayat Admin

Honours – 3 Constitutional Law Group


End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks:100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Local Self Government 12 3 16

1.1 Concept and Evolution of Local governance in India


1.1.1Local governance in ancient India
1.1.2 Local governance in colonial India
1.1.3 Local governance in independent India
Unit 2: Structural growth of local governance under the 73rd 12 3 16
amendment
2.1.Zilla Parishad
2.2 Anchalik Panchayat
2.3. Gaon panchayat and gaon sabha, Nyaya Panchayat
2.3.1. Composition
2.3.2.Qualification and disqualification of membership
2.3.3. Election to the Panchayat
2.3.4 Reservation Policies in PRI system.

Unit 3: Municipalities 12 3 16
th
3.1 Composition :74 Amendment Act
3.2 Qualification and disqualification of membership
3.3 Election to the Municipality
3.4 Reservation policy in Municipalities
3.5 Town Committee: composition, qualification and
election
3.6 Town committee: powers and Functions

Unit 4 Municipal Corporation and Council 12 3 16


4.1 Finance commission on Municipalities
4.2 Governmental Control over Municipalities
4.3. Government Control over Municipal Corporation
and Council
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Unit 5: Cooperative Societies 12 3 16


5.1. Concept and Objects of Co-operative Societies
5.2.Registration of Cooperative Societies
5.3.Rights and Liabilities of Members
5.4.Duties of Registered Societies
5.5.Property, fund and its management
5.6.Dissolution of society
Internal Assessment: 20

Prescribed Legislations:
1. Assam Panchayat Act, 1994
2. Nyays Panchayat Act, 2009

Recommended Books:

1. V.V. Rao & Dr. Niru Hazarika, Hundred Years Of Local Self Government of Assam
2. N.L. Dutta & M.D. Bhuyan, Rural Development in Assam, Published by Registrar,
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 2003
3. Rao. V.V. A Hundred Years of Local Self-Government in Assam, Bani Prakesh
Mondir, Guwahati
4. Gosh, B.K.2002, The Assam Panchayat Act, Assam Law House, Guwahati.
5. Maheshwari ,S.R. 2006 Local Governance in India, Lakshjmi Naraian Agarwal, Agra.
6. Ray,B.Dutta,and Das, G. (Ed) Dimensions of Rural Development in North East India,
Akansha, New Delhi
7.Alam, M.2007, Panchayati Raj in India, National Book Trust, New Delhi

8.Joshi, R.P and Narwani, G.S,2002, Panchayati Raj in India, Rawat Publication, Jaipur

9.Dube, M.P. and Padalia, M. (Ed.) 2002, Democratic Decentralization and Panchayati Raj in
India, Anamika Publishers, new Delhi
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Semester V
B.A.,LL.B.(Hons):5.6 H3
2. Securities Law
Honours – 3 Business Law Group
End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks:100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit- 1. Securities Contract (Regulation) Act , 1956: 12 3 16
1.1 Objectives and Preamble of Securities Contract (Regulation)
Act , 1956
1.2 Power of Central Government and SEBI in case of
recognition and suspension of Stock Exchange,
1.3 Contract of Securities,
1.4 Contract of Derivatives,
1.5 Requirement of listing of securities,

Unit -2 Securities Exchange Board of India Act, 1992: 12 3 16


2.1 Need and objectives of the SEBI Act,
2.2 Constitution of the SEBI,
2.3 Power and function of the SEBI,
2.4 Securities Appellate Tribunal and its procedure.

Unit 3 Depositories Act, 1996: 12 3 16

3.1 Definitions, Aims and Objectives


3.2 Setting up of depository,
3.3 Role and functions of depository,
3.4 Depository participants
3.5 Inspection and penalties, Internal audit and concurrent
audit of
depository participants
3.6 Overview of depository system in India.

Unit 4 Capital Market: 12 3 16


4.1 Capital Market instrument and Rating
4.2 Capital Market intermediaries,
4.3 Secondary Market Institutions,
4.4 Mutual funds,
4.5 Venture Capital,
4.6 Collective Investment Schemes,
4.7 Buy- Back of Securities.
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Unit 5 Issue Management and Compliances: 12 3 16


5.1Concept and Method of Capital,
5.2Resource mobilisation and International Capital
Market,
5.3Indian Depository Receipts.

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books-
1. E. Gordon & K. Natarajan – Capital Market in India, Himalaya Publishing House, 2000
2. Sanjeev Aggarwal :- Guid to Indian Capital Market, Bharat Law House,2000
3. V.L.Iyer: SEBI Practice Manual, Taxman Allied Service (P) LTD
4. V.K.Bhalla – Investment management Security Analysis and Portfolio Management,
S. Chand & Co. Ltd.
5. Taxman Securities Market and Product , Taxman Publications Pvt. Ltd , 2016
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Semester V
B.A.,LL.B.;(Hons):5.6 H3
3. Criminology

Honours – 3 Crimiminal Law Group


End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks: 100

No. of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Introduction 12 3 16
1.1 Nature and Scope of Criminology
1.2 Importance of Criminology
1.3 Schools of Criminology
Unit 2: Causation of Crime 12 3 16
2.1. Heredity and crime
2.2 Mental Disorder and criminality
2.3 Conflict Theory of Crime

Unit 3: Theories of Crime 12 3 16


3.1 Sociological Theory,
3.2. Tentative Theory
3.3 Economic Theory

Unit 4: Organized Crimes 12 3 16


4.1 Organized predatory crime
4.2Crime Syndicate
4.3Political Graft,
4.4 Criminal Racket
Unit 5: White Collar Crimes in India 12 3 16
5.1 Historical Background
5.2 White Collar Crime in India
5.3 Legislative measures
5.4 New Judicial Trends
5.5 United Nations Convention against Corruption,
Enforcement Machinery- Lokpal, Lokayukta and CVC

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases
1. Sunil Batra V Delhi Administration (1978) 4SCC 494
2. Sheela Barse V UOI, AIR 1986, SC 1773
3. Ramdeo Chauhan V Stae of Assam (2000) 7SCC 445
4. Jagmohan Singh V State of UP (1973) SCC 26
Page 25 of 48

Recommended Books:
th
1. A Siddique’s Criminology Penology and Victimology Eastern Book Company, 7
Edition , 2016
th
2. Sutherland Principles of Criminology, 11 Edition, 2013 Universal Publishing
st
3. G. Shukla , Criminology and Prison Reforms, 1 Edition , 2014, Lexis Nexis
st
4. Navin Kumar, Criminal Psychology, 1 Edition, 2016
5. N. V Paranjapee , Criminology and Penology , Central Law Publications, 2015
st
6. G Shukla, Criminology- Crime Causation, Sentencing and Rehabilitation of victims , 1
Edition, 2016 Lexis Nexis India
st
7. Jain Pawan Kumar , Death Penalty and Supreme Court, Universal Law Publishing 1
Edition , 2016
rd
8. Gaur K D , Criminal Law, Criminology and Administration of Criminal Justice, 3
Edition, 2016 , Universal Law Publishing.
st
9. P. S Malik , Law of Sentencing , Universal Law Publishing, 1 Edition, 2016
st
10. Justice P S Narayana , Law of Pardons , 1 Edition , 2013 , Universal Law Publishing
st
11. Justice P S Narayana, Plea Bargaining , 1 Edition , 2013 , Universal Law Publishing
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B.A. LL.B. (H) :: SEMESTER VI

Code Paper Marks


B.A., LL.B.: 6.1 Major-Paper-VI 100
1.Political Science
2.Sociology
B.A., LL.B.: 6.2 Family Law – II 100
B.A., LL.B.: 6.3 Labour Law and Industrial Law-I 100
B.A., LL.B.: 6.4 Legal Research 100
B.A.,LL.B.: 6.5 OP3 Optional -3 100
1. Equity, Trust & Fiduciary Relationship.
2. Humanitarian & Refugee Law
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 6.6H4 Honours – 4, any one from the following 100
1. Media Law (CL Group)
2. Competition Law (BL Group)
3.Prison Administration(CrL Group)
Total for Non-Honours Course 500
Total for Honours Course 600
Page 27 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B.: 6.1
Major-Paper-VI
1. POLITICAL SCIENCE
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit- 1: Nature & Scope Of Public Administration. 12 3 16
1.1 Meaning & Definition.
1.2 Evolution & Growth.
1.3 Public & Private Administration
1.4 New Public Administration.

Unit- 2: Theories Of Organisation 12 3 16


2.1Scientific Management.
2.2Classical Theory.
2.3Human Relation: Theory
2.4Bureaucratic Theory.

Unit- 3: Principles Of Organisation 12 3 16


3.1Hierarchy.
3.2Unity of Command.
3.3Span of Control.
3.4Centralized & decentralized administration
Unit- 4: Structure of Organisation 12 3 16
4.1Types of Chief Executive.
4.2Functions of the Chief Executive.
4.3Line Staff & Auxiliary Agencies.
4.4Departments, Boards & Commissions.

Unit- 5: Administration. 12 3 16
5.1Budget -Meaning, Characteristics, Types.
5.2Preparation & Execution of Budget.
5.3Controls over Public Administration.
5.3.1 Legislative control.
5.3.2 Executive control.
5.3.3 Judicial control.

Internal Assessment: 20
Page 28 of 48

Books Recommended:
1. Rumki Basu, Public Administration- Concepts & Theories, Sterling Publishers, 2012
2. Mohit Bhattacharya, New Horizons of Public Administration, Jawahar Publishers &
Distributors, 2009
3. Awasthi & Maheshwari, Public Administration, Pub-Laxmi Narayan Aggarwal Agra.
4. B.L. Phadia & Kuldeep Phadia, Public Administrative / Administrative Theories & Concept.
5. Surinder Kataria, Administration, Theory & Management.
6. Rhodes, R.A.W. Public Administration and Policy Analysis, Aldershort.
7. Chaturvedi (Edited), Comparative Public Administration, Eurasia Publishing House, New Delhi.
8. Leonard D. White, Public Administration, Eurasia Publishing House, New Delhi.
9. Bellone, Carl .J. Organisation Theory and the New Public Administration. Boston
10. Kriesberg, Martin (ed), Comparative Administration Theory, Washington.
Page 29 of 48

SEMESTER – VI

B.A., LL.B.: 6.1


Major-Paper-VI
2. SOCIOLOGY
MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT

End Semester -80)


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit- (I) Conflict and critical Thinkers: 12 3 16
1.1Ralf Darhendorf: Class and Class Struggle.
1.2Talcott Parsons: Social Action, Pattern Variables and
Functionalism.
1.3Max Horkheimer: Critique of Mass Culture.

Unit – (II) Neo- Marxist Thinkers: 12 3 16

2.1 Louis Althusser: Structural Marxism.


2.2Gramsci: Theory of Hegemony.
2.3Jurgen Habermass: Theory of Communication and
Domination.

Unit- (III) Interactionism Thinkers: 12 3 16


3.1Harold Garfinkel: Ethno-methodology
3.2 G.H. Mead: Mind Self and Society.
3.3Herbert Blumer: Social Interaction.

Unit- (IV) Post modernism Thinkers: 12 3 16

4.1 Jean Baudrillard: Simulation.


4.2 Jean Francois Loytard: The Postmodern Condition.
4.3 Jacques Derrida: Deconstruction.
Unit- (V) Indian Sociologists: 12 3 16
5.1 G.S. Ghurye: Contribution towards Development of Indian
Sociology.
5.2 M.N. Srinivas: Village Study and its Significance.
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5.3 T.K. Oomen: Social Transformation.


Internal Assessment: 2
20

Recommended Books:
1. Blumer, Herbert: Society as Symbolic Interactionism
2. Collin, Randal: (1997) Sociological Theory, Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
3. Doshi S.L. Modernity, Postmodernity and Neo-Sociological Theories, Rawat
Publications, New Delhi
4. Mead, George (1934). Mind, Self, and Society. United States of America: The
University of Chicago Press.
5. Ritzer, George(1996) Sociological Theory, New York: Mc Graw-Hill.
Page 31 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B.: 6.2
Family Law – II
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1 – General Concept 12 3 16

1.1. Development of Islamic Jurisprudence.


1.2. Sources of Mohammedan law.
1.3. Schools of Mohammedan law.
1.4. Person governed by Mohammedan law.

Unit 2 – Law of Marriage and Divorce 12 3 16


2.1. Essentials of Mohammedan marriage.
2.2. Dower- Mehr, Kinds of Dower
2.3. Kinds of marriage.
2.4. Nature and Kinds of divorce.
2.4.1. Legal Effect of divorce.
2.4.2. Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939.

Unit 3 – Guardianship and Maintenance 12 3 16

3.1. Guardianship of person and property.


3.2. Acknowledgement of paternity.
3.3. Law of Adoption
3.4. Maintenance of wife, divorced wife, children and parents.
3.4.1. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on
Divorce) Act,
1986.
Unit 4 – Special Mohammedan law 12 3 16
4.1. Law of Wills.
4.2. Law of Gifts.
4.3. Law of Pre-emption.
4.4. Law of Wakfs
Unit 5 – Succession and Uniform Civil Code 12 3 16

5.1. Law of inheritance (Sunni Law).


5.2. Law of inheritance (Shia Law).
5.3. Uniform Civil Code.
5.4 Indian Succession Act, 1925
Page 32 of 48

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Abdul Khadar Vs. Taib Begum AIR 1957
2. Abdul Latif Mandal Vs. Anawar Khatoon (2002) 1, CLJ 186
3. Hamida Bibi Vs. Zubaida Bibi, (1916), 43 IA 294
4. Maina Bibi Vs. Choudhury Vakil Ahmed (1924) 52 IA 145
5. Sarala Mudgal Vs. Union of India (1985) 3, SCC 635
6. Mohd. Ahmed Khan vs Shah Bano Begum And Ors AIR 1985 SC 945

Recommended Books:
1. Outlines of Mohammadan Law – A. A.A.Fyzee, Oxford University Press, 5 th
Edition, 2008
2. Muslim Law of India - Tahir Mahmood, 2nd Edition, 2016, Universal Law Publishing
3. Mohammadan Law : Aqil Ahmad, 2014, Central Law Agency
4. Ameer Ali: Mahomedan Law
5. Mulla :Principle of Mohammedan Law
6. Tyabji : Muslim Law
7. Sir William Jones: The Mohammedon Law of Inheritance
8. Wilson and Ali: Aglo-Mahomedan Law
Page 33 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B.: 6.3
Labour and Industrial Law – I

End Semester -80


Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Introduction 12 3 16
1.1. History of Industrial Development
1.2. Industrial Revolution, Patterns of labour exploitation
1.3. Changing perspectives on labour issues
1.4. International Commitments on development of labour Legislation

Unit 2: The Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 12 3 16

2.1. Causes of Industrial Dispute


2.2. Methods and authorities for the settlement of Industrial Dispute
2.3. Strikes and lock-outs
2.4. Lay off, Retrenchment & Closure

Unit 3: The Factories Act, 1948 12 3 16

3.1. Object & Scope of the Act


3.2. Registration of factories
3.3. Safety, Welfare & Health
3.4. Inspecting Staff and Certifying Surgeons
3.5. Working hours of Adult & Young Persons, Employment of
Young
Person.
3.6. Annual leave with wages.

Unit 4: Trade Union Act, 1926 12 3 16


4.1. History, object & scope of Trade Union Act
4.2. Registration of Trade Unions
4.3. Rights, liabilities, immunities & mode of cancellation of
registered trade union.

Unit 5: The Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 and Minimum 12 3 16


Wages Act, 1948
A. 5.1. Employer’s Liability for compensation
5.1. 1.Determination of quantum of compensation.
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5.1.2. Powers and duties of Commissioners.

B. 5.2 Concept & Object of Minimum Wages Act


5.2.1 Fixation, revision and payment of minimum wages along its
procedure.

Internal Assessment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Saurashtra Salt Manufacturing Co. (Appellant) Vs. Bai Value Raja and Others (Respondents)
AIR 1958 SC 881.
2. People’s Union for Democratic Rights Vs. Union of India, AIR 1982, SC 1473 (Asiad Games case)
3. Bandhua Mukti Morcha Vs. Union of India and Others, AIR 1984, SC 802 (Bonded Labour case)

Recommended Books:

1. Aiyar and Aiyar, Commentary on workmen Compensation Act with schedules


th
and Rules, 6 Edition, 2016 Universal Law Publication
th
2. Kumar HL , Labour and Industrial Law, 9 Edition , 2016 Universal Law Publication
nd
3. E. M Rao , Industrial Jurisprudence 2 Edition 2015, Lexis Nexis India
4. P.L. Malik, Industrial Law
5. S.P. Jain, Industrial and Labour Laws
6. V.V. Giri, Labour problems in Indian Industry
7. Reports of the National Commission on labour, Govt of India
Page 35 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B.: 6.4
LEGAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit I Concept of Research 12 3 16
1.1 Meaning, definition, features of legal research.
1.2 Objectivity of legal research
1.3 Ethics of legal research
1.4 Types of legal research
1.4.1 Doctrinal or traditional or non empirical
legal research.
1.4.2 Empirical or non-doctrinal legal research
Unit 2 Research Design 12 3 16
2.1 Exploratory legal research design
2.2 Experimental legal research design
2.3 Descriptive legal research.
Unit 3 Methods and Methodology 12 3 16
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Hypothesis
3.3 Sampling
3.4 Inductive & deductive methods
3.5 Quantitative & qualitative legal research
Unit 4 Data Collection & analysis 12 3 16
4.1 Source of data.
4.2 Methods of data collection for quantitative &
qualitative legal research
4.2.1 Interview
4.2.2 Schedule
4.2.3 Observation
4.2.4 Case Study
4.2.5 Focus group discussion
4.3 Content Analysis
Unit 5 Report Writing 12 3 16
5.1 Characteristics of good legal research report
5.2 Guidelines on preparation of foot notes & end
notes
5.3 References
5.4 Bibliography
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Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books :
1. Dr. S. R. Myneni, Legal Research Methodology published by Allahbad Law Agency , 2013
2. Allen C. K., Law in the Making published by Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. Delhi
3. Baxi Upendra, ‘Socio Legal Research in India-A Program’ Schrif, CSSR Occasional
Monograph, 1975
4. Bryan A. Garner, Legal Writing in Plain English,’ Chicago, The University of Chicago
Press.
5. Rombouer, Marjorie D., Legal Problem Solving, Minnesota West Publishing Co. 1978

6. Janathan Anderson, Thesis and Assignment Writing (Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi)

7 S. K Verma, M Wani, Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law Institute,New Delhi
2001
Page 37 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A.,LL.B.: 6.5 OP3
1. Equity, Trust and Fiduciary Relationship
Optional -3
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
UNIT- 1 Concept of Equity 12 3 16

1.1 Concept of Equity, Nature, history and development in Roman Law


and English Common Law
1.2 Equity Court and Common Law Courts in England; Equitable Rights,
Remedies and Procedure
1.3 Classification of Jurisdictions of Equity Courts
1.4 Unification of Equity and Common Law Courts and the Provisions of
the Judicature Acts of 1873-75

UNIT- 2 Major maxims or principles of equity and their application 12 3 16

2.1. Equity will not suffer a wrong to be without a remedy, Equity


follows the Law
2.2. He who seeks equity must do equity
2.3. He who comes into equity must come with clean hands
2.4. Delay defeats equity, Equality is equity
2.5. Equity looks to the intent rather than the form;
2.6. Equity looks on that as done which ought to be done
2.7. Equity inputes and intention to fulfill an obligation
2.8. Where there is equal equity; the law shall prevail

UNIT-3 The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 12 3 16

3.1. Historical background of the Act


3.2. Classification or kinds of Trusts
3.3. Creation of Trusts
3.4. Trustees-their duties and liabilities; Trustees-their rights and powers,
Trustees and their disabilities under the Indian Trusts Act
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UNIT-4 Beneficiaries 12 3 16

4.1. Beneficiaries and their rights and liabilities,


4.2. Appointment and Discharge of Trustees, Extinction of Trust,
Obligations in the nature of Trusts and Fiduciary relations,
4.3. Concept of Equity and its relevance and Application in Indian Legal
System

Unit 5 Special Legislations 12 3 16


5.1. Basic objects and Principles of the Charitable and Religious
Trusts Act, 1920
5.2. Basic objects and Principles of the Religious endowment Act, 1863
5.3 . Basic objects and Principles of the Societies Registration Act, 1860

Leading Cases:

i) Official Trustee, W.B. & Others V Sachindra Nath Chatterjee & Others(1969) 3 SCR-92
ii) ii) Allahabad Bank Ltd. V The Commissioner of Income Tax, W.B. AIR 1953 SC 476

Recommended Books:
1. Gandhi B.M. Equity, Trust and Specific Relief, Eastern Book Company 2007
th
2. S.K Aiyar Commentary On Indian Trust Act, 8 Edition, Universal Law
Publishing, 2015
st
3. Vergo, Graham, Principle of Equity and Trust, 1 Edition, 2012, OUP
th
4. Moffta Graham, Trust Law,6 Edition, Cambridge University Press , 2015
5. Jhabwala, N.H : Elements of Equity, Trusts and Specific Relief
6. Universal Law Series, Equity Trust and Mortgage, 2013, Universal Law Publishing
Page 39 of 48
Page 40 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A.,LL.B.: 6.5 OP3
2. Humanitarian & Refugee Law

Optional – 5
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
No.of Tutorial Marks
Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Introduction 12 3 16

1.1 Nature and Definition of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)


1.2 Historical Background and Origins
1.3 Sources of Modern IHL
1.4 Fundamental Rules of IHL
1.5 Relationship between IHL and International Human Rights Law

Unit 2: Protection of Defenseless 12 3 16

2.1 The General Obligations of Humane Treatment ——


2.2 Role of ICRC Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked persons
2.3 Combatant Status
2.4 Protection of Prisoners Of War’s
2.5 Asylum Seekers and Statelessness

Unit 3: Means and Methods of Warfare 12 3 16


3.1 General Limitations on the Conduct of War
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3.2 Limits on the Choice of Methods and Means of Warfare


3.3 Specific Weapons — Chemical,Biological, Nuclear etc.
3.4 Protection of Cultural Property and Natural Environment
3.5 Protection of Vulnerable civilians

Unit 4: Law of Non-International Armed Conflicts 12 3 16

4.1. Concept and Historical Development

4.2 Internal Disturbances and Violence


4.3 Implementation Mechanism of International Humanitarian Law
Role and responsibility of National Governments( With special
4.4 reference to AFSA)
4.5 Powers and jurisdiction of War Crime Tribunals

Unit 5: Refugee 12 3 16

5.1. Origin and Development of International norms /


5.2 principles for protection of refugee
5.3 The 1951 UN Convention on the Status of Refugees and its 1967
Protocol 26
5.4 The Exclusion and Cessation of Refugee

5.5 Statute and Role of the UNHCR

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
1. Henckaerts, Jean-Marie and Beck-Doswald, Louise, Customary
International Humanitarian Law (Cambridge University Press, UK, 2005).
2. Hingorani, R. C., Humanitarian Law (OUP, New Delhi, 1987).
3. Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Humanitarian Intervention by the United Nations
(Manak Publishers, New Delhi, 2002).
4. Teson, Fernando, R., Humanitarian Intervention: An Enquiry into Law and
Morality (Transnational Publishers, New York, 1997).
Page 42 of 48

5. Welsh, Kavin M., Humanitarian Interventions and International Relations


(Oxford University Press, New York, 2004).
6. Chimni, B. S., International Refugee Law: A Reader (Sage Publications, New Delhi,
2000).
7. Debbas, Gowlland Vera, The Problem of the Refugees in the Light of Contemporary
International Law Issues (Martinus Nijhof, London, 1995).
8. Mishra, Omprakash (ed.), Forced Migration in the South Asian Region (Delhi:
Manak Publications, PA. Ltd., 2004).
9. Singh, Nagendra, The Role and Record of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
(Macmillan, New Delhi, 1994).
10. Trakroo, Ragini and others, Refugee and the Law (Human Rights Law Network
and Socio Legal Information Centre, New Delhi, 2005).
Page 43 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 6.6H4
1. Media Law
Honours-4 Constitutional Law Group
End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks:100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit-1 Introduction to media law: 12 3 16
1.1Concept, types (Print, Electronic And Social), historical
development of media.
1.2. Freedom of speech and expression & Law of Press:
1.3.Evolution of Freedom of Press and responsibility of media
1.4. Impact of Information Technology Act, 2000 on (Print,
Electronic , Social, TV, Radio and Movies)
1.5. Governmental control v. media autonomy.
1.6.Censorship of films and its constitutional validity
Unit-2 Regulation of Media: 12 3 16
2.1. Objects and Principles of Press and Registration of Books,
Act, 1867
2.2. Objects and Principles of Working Journalists and Other
Newspaper Employees (Condition of Service)and Miscellaneous
Provisions Act, 1955
2.3. Laws of Defamation, obscenity, blasphemy, and sedition.
2.4. Reporting of Judicial proceedings, contempt of courts.
Unit-3 Radio and Television: 12 3 16
3.1. Laws relating to radio and television- establishment,
management. Govt. control and its constitutional validity
3.2. Prasar Bharti- Constitution, powers, functions, Government
policy under liberal and private economy.
3.3. Sting operation and its Constitutionality,
3.4. Media trial, Law Commission and Indian Judiciary on
media trial.
Unit-4 Laws relating to Advertisement: 12 3 16
4.1.Concept and Kinds of advertisement
4.2. Advertisement & Ethics;
4.3. Misleading Advertisement vis-à-vis Consumers rights;
4. Legal Regulation of Advertisement
Unit-5 Miscellaneous: 12 3 16
5.1. Regulation of social media.
5.2. Role of media in disasters,
5.3. Media and terrorism, media and corruption,
5.4.Intellectual property of media.
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5.5. Electronic media-regulation, jurisdiction, remedies.


Internal Assessment : 20

Referred Cases-
1. Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India (2005) 4 SCC 649
2. Bennett Coleman and Co. v. Union of India AIR 1973 SC 106
3. Sakal Papers Ltd & others v. Union of India
4. Govind v. State of M.P
5. Indian Express News paper v. Union of India

Recommended Books:

1. Madhavi Goradia, Facet Of Media Law, Universal Law Publishing, 2006


2. Universal’s Legal Manual Press, Media and Telecommunication Laws , Universal Law
Publishing ,2016
3. S Sivakumar , Press Law and Journalists, Universal Law Publishing, 2015
4. Media , Press and Telecommunication Law, 2007
5. DR. A. Verma, Cyber Crimes & Law
6. D.D Basu, Law of the Press
Page 45 of 48

SEMESTER – VI
B.A., LL.B. (Hons): 6.6H4
2. Competition Law

Honours-4 Business Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Competition Law 12 3 16

1.4 Basic Objects and principles of Competition Act, 2002


1.5 Prohibitions
1.6 Competition Commission of India

Unit 2: Corporate Finance and regulatory framework 12 3 16


2.1 Objects and Principles of Security Contract (Regulation) Act 1956
2.2 Objects and Principles of SEBI Act 1992

Unit 3: Law on Securities 12 3 16

3.1 Depositories Act 1996


3.2 The Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
enforcement of security Interest Act, 2002

Unit 4: Regulatory framework for foreign trade, multinational 12 3 16


companies
4.1 Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992,
4.2 UNCTAD Draft Model on Trans – national Corporations
4.3 Control and regulation of foreign companies in India,
4.4 Foreign collaborations and joint ventures

Unit 5: Foreign Exchange Management 12 3 16


5.1 Background
5.2 Policies
5.3 Authorities

Internal Assessment: 20
Page 46 of 48

Recommended Books :

6. H.K . Saharaya , Textbook on Competition Law , Universal Law Publishing, 2016


7. Security Contract (Regulation) Act 1956
8. K. K Sharma, Competition Commission Cases , Lexis Nexis, 2015
9. Competition Act 2002.
10. SEBI Act 1992
5. Depositories Act 1996
6. Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act 1992,
7. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
8. Taxman’s Student’s Guide to Economic Laws
Page 47 of 48

Semester VI
LL.B.(Hons):6.6 H4
3. Prison Administration
Honours-4 Criminal Law Group
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

No.of Tutorial Marks


Lecture
hours
Unit 1: Introduction 12 3 16

1.1 Evolution of Prison system in India

1.2 Role of Prison in Modern Penology

1.3 The Prison Community and Classification of Prisoners


Unit 2: Problems in Prison 12 3 16
2.1 Prison Discipline
2.2 Prisoner’s Human Rights
2.3 Overcrowding in Prison

Unit 3: Prison Reforms 12 3 16

6.1 Indian Jail Reform Committee, 1919-20 (Latest Reports


with reference to jail reform )
6.2 Role of Legal Services Authorities Under Legal Services
Authorities, 1987

Unit 4: Judicial Mandates 12 3 16

4.1 Judicial Mandates for Prisoners and Detainees


4.2 Judicial Mandates for General Administration of Prisons
4.3 The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003

Unit 5: International Penal and Penitentiary Commission and 12 3 16


Prison
Reforms

5.1 Repatriation Treaty , Geneva Convention


5.2. The Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003

Internal Assessment : 20
Page 48 of 48

Referred Cases:

1. Sunil Batra V Delhi Administration (1978) 4SCC 494


2. Sheela Barse V UOI, AIR 1986, SC 1773
3. Meenaka Gandhi V UOI, AIR 1978

Recommended Books:
th
12. A Siddique’s Criminology Penology and Victimology Eastern Book Company, 7
Edition , 2016
th
13. Sutherland Principles of Criminology, 11 Edition, 2013 Universal Publishing
st
14. G. Shukla , Criminology and Prison Reforms, 1 Edition , 2014, Lexis Nexis
st
15. Navin Kumar, Criminal Psychology, 1 Edition, 2016
16. N. V Paranjapee , Criminology and Penology , Central Law Publications, 2015
st
17. G Shukla, Criminology- Crime Causation, Sentencing and Rehabilitation of victims , 1
Edition, 2016 Lexis Nexis India
st
18. Jain Pawan Kumar , Death Penalty and Supreme Court, Universal Law Publishing 1
Edition , 2016
rd
19. Gaur K D , Criminal Law, Criminology and Administration of Criminal Justice, 3
Edition, 2016 , Universal Law Publishing.
st
20. P. S Malik , Law of Sentencing , Universal Law Publishing, 1 Edition, 2016
st
21. Justice P S Narayana , Law of Pardons , 1 Edition , 2013 , Universal Law Publishing
st
22. Justice P S Narayana, Plea Bargaining , 1 Edition , 2013 , Universal Law Publishing
Semester – VII
Code Paper Marks

B.A.LL.B.: 7.1 Indian Penal Code 100


B.A.LL.B.: 7.2 Criminal procedure code 100
B.A.LL.B.: 7.3 Labour Law and Industrial Law-II 100
B.A.LL.B.: 7.4 P1 Practical -1 100
Alternate Dispute Resolution
B.A.LL.B.: 7.5 OP4 Optional -4 100
1.Insurance Law
2.Cyber Law
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): Honours - 5, any one from
7.6 H5 following: 100
1. Methods of Interpretation of Statutes
(CL Group)
2. Advanced Tax Law (BL Group)
3. Probation and Parole(CrL Group

Total for Non-Honours Course 500

Total for Honours


Course 600
Semester VII
B.A.LL.B.: 7.1
Indian Penal Code
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment – 20
Total Marks - 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Conception of Crime
1.2 Elements of criminal liability
1.2.1 Author of crime – natural and legal person – human being
1.2.2 Mensrea – evil intention
1.2.3 Act in furtherance of guilty intention
1.2.4 Injury to another
1.3 Stages of a crime
1.3.1 Intention to commit an offence
1.3.2 Preparation
1.3.3 Attempt (SS. 511, 307)
1.3.4 Accomplishment
1.4 Salient features of I.P.C.
1.4.1 Definitions
1.4.2 Jurisdiction – Territorial – Personal
1.4.3 General Explanation
1.4.4 Group liability – Common intention – Common object.
(SS. 34, 149)
1.4.5 Punishment
1.4.6 White collar crime
Unit 2: General Exceptions: Factors negating guilty intention
(SS. 76, 79, 84, 85-86, 96-106) 16
2.1 Mental incapacity
2.1.1 Minority
2.1.2 Insanity – Medical and legal insanity
2.2 Intoxication – involuntary
2.3 Private defense: Justification and limits
When private defence extends to causing of death to protect body
2.3.1 and property.

2.3.2 Necessity
2.3.3 Mistake of fact
2.4 Abetment
2.5 Criminal Conspiracy
Unit 3: Offences against State and the Public 16
3.1 Offences against the state
3.1.1 Waging war against the government of India. (SS. 121, 121A,122,
123)
3.1.2 Assaulting high officers (S. 124).
3.1.3 Sedition (S. 124A).
3.1.4 Waging war against a power at peace with the government of India.
3.2 Offences against public Tranquility
3.2.1 Unlawful Assembly (S. 141)
3.2.2 Rioting (SS. 146, 147)
3.2.3 Promoting enmity between different classes (S. 153 A)
3.2.4 Affray (SS. 159, 160)

Unit 4: Offences affecting human body and the reputation 16


4.1 Unlawful homicide
4.1.1 Culpable homicide (S. 299)
4.1.2 Murder (S. 300)
4.1.3 Homicide by rush or negligent act (S. 304 A)
4.1.4 Suicide (S. 309)
4.1.5 Dowry death (304 B)
4.2 Hurt and grievous hurt (including S. 326A & S. 326B)
4.3 Wrongful restraint
4.4 Wrongful confinement
4.5 Criminal force
4.6 Assault (including S. 354A to S. 354D)
4.7 Kidnapping
4.8 Abduction
4.9 Sexual Assault (Rape S. 375, S. 376 & S. 376A) and other sexual offences
(S. 376B to S. 376E)
4.10 Cruelty to married woman (S. 498 A)
4.11 Defamation
Unit 5: Offences against Property 16
5.1 Theft (S. 378)
5.2 Extortion (S. 383)
5.3 Robbery (S. 390)
5.4 Dacoity (S. 391)
5.5 Criminal misappropriation of property (S. 403)
5.6 Criminal Breach of Trust (S. 405)
Internal Assessment: 20
Referred Cases :
1. King v. Birendrakumar Gosh (Common intention)
2. K.m. Bhagawati v. State (Murder)
3. Kesharsingh V. State of delhi (Murder)
4. Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (Sexual harassment)
5. Nalwah Ali v. state of u.P. (common object)
6. Pawankumar V. state of Haryana (Cruelty)
7. Roopadeolbajaj v. K.P.S. Gill (outraging modestly of women)
8. Chandi Kumar Vs. Abanidhar Roy AIR 1965

10. State of U.P. Vs. Shukhpal Singh & Others, AIR 2009 SC 1729 (Dacoity& Murder)
11. Chandi Kumar Vs. Abanidhar Roy AIR 1965
12. ShyamBehari, 1957 G. LJ. 416
13. Bachan Sing Vs. State of Punjab (1980) 2 – SCC 684 (Capital Punishment)
14. Mehmat Ali Vs. the State of Assam (1986) 2 G.L.R. 323
15. GianKaur Vs. State of Punjab, (1996) 2 SCC 648 (Euthanasia – Mercy Killing)
16. KedarNath, AIR 1962 SC 955
17. Satvir Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2009 SC 1742
18. Lohit Chandra Das Vs. State of Assam (1986 I.G.L.R. 299)
19. Baba Lodhi Vs. State of UP AIR 1987 : SC 1268
20. Krishna Kumar Vs. Union of India AIR 1959 Sc. 1390
Recommended Books:
1. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal‟s The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, 33rd Edition 2016
2. K.D. Gaur – Criminal Law – Cases and Materials (2015), Butterworths India.
3. Prof. T. Bhattacharyya – The Indian Penal Code, Central Law Agency, 2016 Edition
4. S.N. Misra – The Indian Penal Code, Central Law Publication, 2017 Edition
5. R.C. Nigam – Law of Crimes in India, Vol. I & II, 1965 Edition

Semester VII
B.A.LL.B.: 7.2
Criminal Procedure Code
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16 1.1 Basic ideas on types of offences

1.2 Importance of Criminal Procedure, (S 6)


1.3 Classes of Criminal Courts, Powers and Jurisdiction (Ss. 7, 9-19, 26-35)
1.4 Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates (Ss. 20, 21, 22, 23)
1.5 Powers (Ss. 106-124, 129-132, 133-148, 177-189)
1.6 Powers of Police Officers (Ss. 36-40)
Unit 2: Arrest of Persons, Rights of arrested Persons (Ss. 41-57) 16
2.1 First Information Report (S. 154)
- Evidentiary value of F.I.R.
2.2 Summons and warrant of arrest (Ss. 61-69, 70-81)
2.3 Proclamation and Attachment (Ss. 82-86)
2.4 Search warrant (Ss. 93-105)
2.5 Maintenance of wife, children and parents (Ss. 125-128)
2.6 Police Investigation (Ss. 154-175)
2.7 Bail – Anticipatory Bail (SS 437-439)
Unit 3: Condition requisite for initiation of proceedings (Ss. 196-199) 16
3.1 Public Prosecutors (Ss. 24, 225-226)
3.2 Complaints to Magistrates and commencement of proceedings (Ss. 200-210)
3.3 Charges and Joinder of Charges (Ss. 211-224)
Unit 4: Trials 16
4.1 Trial before Court of Sessions (Ss. 227-237)
4.2 Trial of Warrant Cases
4.2.1. Instituted on police report (Ss. 238-243)
4.2.2. Instituted on other than police report (Ss. 244-247)
4.3 Trial of summon cases by Magistrate (Ss. 251-259)
4.4 Summary trials (Ss. 260-265)
4.5 Plea Bargaining (Ss. 265A-265L)
4.6 Commissions for the examination of witnesses (Ss. 284-291 and 291 A)
4.7 General Provision for enquiry and trial (Ss. 300-311A, 318-321, 323, 326, 328, 329,
344, 348)
Unit 5: Appeals, Revisions etc. 16
5.1 Appeals (Ss. 372-394)
5.2 Revisions (Ss. 395-405)
5.3 Transfer of criminal cases (Ss. 406-412)
5.4 Execution of order
Internal Assessment: 20
Referred Cases:
1. BrijNandanJaiwal V. Munna AIR 2009 SC 2001
2. Bridaban Das V. State of W.B. (2009) 3 SCC 329
3. Balbir Singh V. State of Delhi AIR 2007 SC 2397
4. State of Haryana V. Dinesh Kumar (2008) 3 SCC 222
5. ZahiraHabibullah H Shiekh V. State of Gujrat (2004) 4 SCC 158
6. Prahlad Singh Bhati V. NCT, Delhi (2001) 4 Sec 280

Recommended Books:
1. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal‟s The Code of Criminal Procedure, Lexis Nexis, 20th Edition 2016
2. M.P. Tendon, Criminal Procedure Code, Central Law Agency, 2016 Edition
3. K.N. Chandrasekharan, Pillai, Kelkar‟s Criminal Procedures Code, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition

B.A.LL.B.: 7.3
Labour and Industrial Law – II
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Plantations Labour Act, 1951 16
1.1. Registration of plantations
1.2. Health, welfare & safety provision
1.3. Hours and limitation of employment
1.4. Leave with wages
Unit 2: Industrial (Development And Regulation) Act, 1951 16
2.1 Introduction and Definitions
2.2 The Central Advisory Councils and Development Councils
2.3 Regulations of Scheduled Industries
2.4 Direct Management of Industrial Undertakings by Central Govt. In certain cases.
2.5 Liquidation of Companies and Control of Supply, Distribution of certain articles.
Unit 3: Contract Labour (Regulation &Abolition) Act, 1970 and Payment Bonus
Act,1965 16
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Advisory Boards and Regulation of establishment
3.3 Licensing of Contractors
3.4 Welfare and Health of Contract Labour
3.5 Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
Unit 4: The Mines Act, 1952 16
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Inspectors and Certifying Surgeons, Committees
4.3 Mining operations and Management of Mines.
4.4 Provisions as to health and society
4.5 Hours, Limitation of employment and leave with wages.
4.6 Penalties and procedures.
UNIT 5: payment of gratuity act, 1972 & Employees provident funds act, 1952 16
5.1. Continuous service & payment of gratuity
5.2. Determination of the amount of gratuity
5.3. Recovery of gratuity
5.4. Employees provident fund scheme
5.5. Employees provident fund appellate authority
5.6. Appeal and procedure of Tribunal
Internal Assessment 20
Referred Cases:
1. Karnal Leather KaramchariSanghatan v. Liberty Footwear Co. AIR 1990 SC 247
2. J.K. Synthetics Ltd. V. K.P. Agrawal (2007) 2 SCC 433
3. Delhi Cloth and General Mills Ltd. V. KushalBhan, AIR 1960 SC 806
4. Debotosh Pal Choudhary v. Punjab National Bank, AIR 2002 SC 3276
5. Neeta Kaplish v. Presiding Officer, Labour Court, AIR 1999 SC 698
6. Jalan Trading Co. (P.) Ltd. V. Mill MazdoorSabha, AIR 1967 SC 69

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:
1. P.L. Malik, Industrial Law, Eastern Bookm Company, 2016 Edition
2. S.P. Jain, Industrial and Labour Laws, Dhanpat Rai & Co., 2016 Edition
3. V.V. Giri, Labour Problems in Indian Industry, Asia Publishing House , 1973 Edition
4. Reports of the National Commission on labour, Govt of India

B.A.LL.B.: 7.4 P1
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Practical - 1
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
[For Unit - 1, 2 & 3 there will be written examination of 60 marks of 2 hour duration. Pass mark in
the written examination will be 24 marks. Practical examination with viva-voce will be of 20 marks.
Pass mark for practical examination will be 8 marks. There will be internal assessment from all the
Units and pass mark for internal assessment will be 8 marks.]

Marks

Unit 1: UNCITRAL, 1980 AndUncitral Rules, 1985 16


1.1 History
1.2 International developments
1.3 Government of India‟s obligation (Article 51, Art. 253)
Unit 2: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 16
2.1 Mediation
2.2 Conciliation
2.3 Arbitration
2.4 Pure Legal Process
2.5 Lokadalat
Unit 3: ADR Provision Under the Constitution of India and under Different Laws
16 3.1 ADR provisions under the CPC, 1908 (Sec. 89)
3.2 ADR provision under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 [Sec. 23 (2)]
3.3 ADR provision under the relevant provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
3.4 ADR provisions under the Constitution of India, Article 298, Art. 299 and the related
provisions of Art. 53 and Art. 162.
3.5 Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (relevant provisions)

Referred Cases :
1. K.K. ModiVs. K.N. Modi& others, AIR 1998 SC 1297.
2. National Insurance Co. Vs. Amal Kumar Das, AIR 1998 Gau – 1.
3. SBP & Co. Vs. Patel Engg. Ltd. 2005 (8) SCC 618.
4. Krishna BhagyaJala Nigam Ltd. Vs. G. Arischandra Reddy (2007) 2 SCC 720.
5. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Vs. Saw Pipes Ltd. 2003 (4) SCALE 92 – 185.

Practical : Marks : 20 [Written Report : 15 + Viva-voce : 5]


Every student is to attend mediation centers of the High Court, the District Courts, the Permanent
LokAdalats and other Centers under the guidance of the teacher concerned. They will also be
required to submit a Report of the cases attended. Written reports will be submitted to the teacher of
this paper within a week after attending the Mediation centers and other centers. The teacher will
evaluate these reports continuously throughout the semester and award marks.

[Note: The written reports evaluated by the teacher along with list of the marks awarded will
be placed before the external examiner at the time of vive-voce examination. The teacher of
the practical paper will be the internal examiner who along with the external examiner will
jointly award final marks on written reports and viva-voce examination. Written reports will
not be accepted for final evaluation by the external & internal examiners if they are not
submitted and evaluated regularly throughout the semester.]

Internal Assessment: 20
Recommended Books:

1. Dr. Avtar Singh, The Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern Book Company, 2007 Edition
2. Dr. N.V. Paranjape, The Arbitration and Conciliation, Central Law Agency, 2016 Edition

B.A.LL.B.: 7.5 OP4


1. Insurance
Law
Optional -4
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Nature of insurance contract
1.1.1 Kinds of insurance, proposal, policy, parties.
1.1.2 Consideration-need for utmost good faith
1.1.3 Insurable interest, indemnity, insurance policy.
1.2. Law of contract and law of torts-
1.2.1 Future of insurance, need, importance and place of insurance,
1.3. Constitutional perspectives –
1.3.1 List-I: Union List – Entries 24, 25, 29, 30 and 47
1.3.2 List III: Concurrent List – Entries 23 and 24.

Unit 2: General Principles of Law of insurance: 16


2.1 Definition, nature and history,
2.1.1 The risk – commencement, attachment and duration
2.1.2 Assignment and alteration
2.1.3 Settlement of claim and subrogation.
2.1.4 Effect of war upon policies
2.2 Indian Insurance Law: General, History and development,
2.2.1 The Insurance Act 1938 and the Insurance Regulatory Authority Act 2000,
2.2.2 Mutual insurance companies and cooperative life insurance societies,
2.2.3 Double Insurance and re-insurance

Unit 3: Life Insurance: 16

3.1 Nature and scope


3.2 Event insured against life insurance contract
3.3 Circumstances affecting the risk
3.4 Amounts recoverable under life policy
3.4.1 Persons entitled to payment
3.4.2 Settlement of claim and payment of money

Unit 4: Insurance against accidents: 16

4.1 The Fatal Accidents Act, 1855- Objects and reasons.


4.2 Assessment of compensation,
4.2.1 Contributory negligence
4.2.2 Apportionment of compensation and liability,
4.3 The personal injuries (Compensation insurance) Act 1963,
4.3.1 Compensation payable under the Act.
4.3.2 Compensation insurance scheme under the Act
4.3.2.1 Compulsory insurance

Unit 5: Property insurance – Insurance against Third Party


Risks 5.1 Burglary and Theft
5.2 Plate Glass Insurance
5.3 Goods in Transit Insurance
5.4 Storm and tempest Insurance
5.5 M.V Compulsorily third party Insurance
16
Internal assessment
20
Refereed Cases:
1. K Sasi Kala V Life Insurance Company AIR +1999 AP 32
2. Sarbati Devi Case AIR 1977
3. LIC V KiranSinha AIR 1985
4. Lakshmi Insurance Co. Ltd. V B. Padmawati AIR 1961
5. LIC V Canara Bank Ltd. AIR 1974
6. LIC V Raj Kumar Rajgarhia AIR 1999 SC 2346

Recommended Books:
1. Banerjee, Law of Insurance (1994), Asia Law House, Hyderabad.
2. Birds, Modern Insurance Law (2016) Sweet & Maxwell.
3. Colinvaux‟s Law of Insurance (2016), Sweet & Maxwell.
4. John Hanson and C. Henly, All Risks Property Insurance, (1999) LLP Asia, Hongkong.
5. Peter M.D. Eggers and P.Foss , Good Faith and Insurance Contracts, (1999)LLP,
Asia , Hongkong.

B.A.LL.B.: 7.5 OP4


2. CYBER LAW
Optional - 4
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit -1 Jurisprudence of Cyber Law: 16
1.1 Introduction, Concept, Need and Importance; Overview of General Laws
and Procedures in India,
1.2 Development of Cyber Law in India; Definition clause of IT Act.
1.3 E-Commerce –Legal issues ,Electronic Commerce; Electronic & Digital
Signatures Procedure and Practice.

Unit-2 Regulation of Certifying Authorities: 16


2.1 Controller of Certifying Authorities- Functions, Powers; Certifying
Authorities- Indian & Foreign; Recognition of Foreign Certifying
Authorities;
2.2 Duties of Subscribers; Cyber Appellate Tribunal –Constitution, Functions,
Powers; Liabilities of Intermediaries; Indian Computer Emergency Response
Team.

Unit-3 Cyber Crimes: 16


3.1 Concept, Types, Investigation, Evidence, International Norms, IT Act;
Effectiveness of General Criminal Law;
3.2 Cyber Terrorism and Cyber Security; Breach of Confidentiality and Privacy;
Hacking; SPAM-Impact and Countermeasures; Phishing.

Unit-4 Intellectual Property in Cyberspace: 16


4.1 Protection of Intellectual Property in Cyberspace- Copyright.
Trademarks,
4.2 Domain Names: Intellectual and Indian norms.
Unit-5 Miscellaneous: 16

5.1 Intrusion detection system; Safety Tips for using –email, credit cards, wi-fi
networks; Protection of sensitive personal data or information;
5.2 Regulation of Cyber Café; Anti-virus Policy; National Cyber Security Policy
2013
5.3 Global perception on cyber-crime- Rules and convention

Internal Assessment marks: 20

Refereed Cases

1. ShrimantShamraoSuryavanshi –V – PralhadBhairobaSuryavanshi (2002) 3 SCC 676


2. Ajay Goswami V Union of India (2007) I SCC 170
3. District Registrar and Collector V Canara Bank [2005] I, SCC 496 AIR 2005 SC 186
4. Badri Prasad V State of MP
5. Hukam Sing V Gammon India Ltd.
6. Indian Airlines Corporation V Consumer Education and Research Society, Ahmedabad
7. TATA Sons Ltd. V Fashion ID Ltd.
8. Ramchandra Singh V Gopi Krishna Das
9. Supreme Beedi Factory V Ardath Tobacco Company
10. TATA Sons Ltd. V Manu Kosure

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. SarmaVakul, Law relating to IT, 2015 Edition
2. SV Joga Rao, Law of Cyber Crimes and Information Technology Law, 2004 edition
3. Law Of Information Technology And Internet, Anirudh Rastogi, Lexis Nexis, 2014 Edition

Semester VII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 7.6 H5
Methods of Interpretation of Statutes

Honours – 5 Constitutional Law Group


End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks:100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction: 16
1.1 Meaning, Purpose and Scope of “Interpretation” and “Construction”
1.2 Meaning and Classification of Statute

1.3 Commencement, operation and repeal of statutes


1.4 Basic sources of interpretation of statutes.
Unit 2: Rules of Statutory Interpretation 16
2.1 Primary Rules
2.1.1 Literal rule
2.1.2 Golden rule
2.1.3 Mischief rule (rule in the Heydon’s case)
2.1.4 Harmonious Construction
2.2 Subsidiary Rules
2.2.1 . Noscitur a sociis
2.2.2 Ejusdem generis
2.2.3 Reddendo singular singulis

Unit 3: Aids to Interpretation 16


3.1 Internal aids
3.1.1 Titles (Short title, long title)
3.1.2 Preamble
3.1.3 Headings and marginal notes.
3.1.4 Sections and sub-sections, schedules
Illustrations, exceptions, provisos, explanations, schedules
3.1.5 ,Punctuation marks, Non-obstante clause and saving clauses.
3.2 External aids
3.2.1 Dictionaries
Constituent Assembly debates, Parliamentary History,
3.2.2 legislative debates.
3.2.3 International Conventions.
Reference of other statutes( earlier statute, later statute and
3.2.4 statutes in pari materia .)
3.2.5 Foreign Judgments.
3.2.6 Staredecisis
Subsequent social, political and Economic development and
3.2.7 scientific inventions.
3.2.8 Reports of Law Commission
Unit 4: Interpretation of Constitutional Provisions, Construction of Penal Statutes,
Taxing Statutes and Construction of Beneficial Legislations 16
4.1 Basic principles for interpretation of constitutional provisions
4.1.1 Doctrine of Colorable Legislation
4.1.2 Doctrine of Residuary power
4.1.3 Doctrine of Territorial nexus
4.1.4 Doctrine of Repugnancy
4.1.5 Pith and Substances
4.2 Construction of Penal statutes.
4.3 Construction of Taxing statutes
Construction of Beneficial legislations
4.4
Unit 5: Maxims of Statutory Interpretation 16
5.1 Delegatus non potestdelegare
5.2 Expressio unius exclusion alterius
5.3 Generalia specialibus non derogant
5.4 In pari delicto potior est condition possidentis
5.5 Utres valet potior quam pareat
5.6 Expressum facit cessare tacitum
5.7 In Bonam partem
Internal Assessment: 20
Referred Cases
1. Girija K. Phukan v. State of Assam 1984 (2) LR 488
2. Bengal Iemunity Co. Ltd. V. State of Bihar 1955 2 SCR 603
3. SmtiCharuDeka v. UmeswariNath& other AIR 1995 Gau 9.
4. P. RamachandraRao v. State of Karnataka (2002) 4 SCC 578
5. Bhatia International v. Bulk Trading S.A. (2002) 4 SCC 105
6. R.M.D.C. v. Union of India, AIR 1957 SC 628
7. Avtar Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1955 SC 1107
8. A.S. Sulochana v. C. Dharmalingam, AIR 1987 SC 242

9. ShashiKantLaxman Kale v. Union of India, AIR 1990 SC 2114 1990) 4 SCC 366
10.Novopan India Ltd Vs Collector of Central Excise & Customs, 1994 Supp(3) SCC 608
11. Tata Iron & Steel Corporation Ltd. Vs State of Jharkhand (2005)4 SCC 272
Prescribed Legislation:
The General Clauses Act, 1897
Recommended Books:
th
1. P. St. J. Langan, Maxwell on the Interpretation of Statutes (12 ed., 1969)
th
2. Vepa P. Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes (4 ed., 2003)
th
3. G.P. Singh, Principles of Statutory Interpretation (11 ed., 2008)
4. S.G.G. Edgar, Craies on Statute Law (1999)
5. SwarupJagdish, Legislation and Interpretation
6. P. St. Langan (Ed.). Maxwell on The Interpretation of Statutes (1976) N.M.Tripathi, Bombay
7. K. Shanmukham, N.S.Bindras’s Interpretation of Statutes, (1997) The Law Book
Co. Allahabad.
8. V.Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes, Eastern Book Company, 2010 Edition
9. M.P. Jain, Constitutional Law of India, Lexis Nexis, 2014 Edition

Semester VII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 7.6 H5
2. Advanced Tax Law
Honours – 5 Busines Law Group
End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks: 100

Unit -1 Custom Laws: 16


1.1 Taxable event
1.2 Types of Duties under Customs
1.3 Tariff Classification
1.4 Computation of the Basic Customs Duty, Surcharge, Additional Duty of customs,
Special Addition Duty under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975
1.5 Customs Valuation (Determination of Price of Imported Goods) Rules, 2007
Unit – 2 Basic Concepts of International Taxation: 16
2.1 An Overview from Indian Perspective
2.2 Tax Haven
2.3 Action taken to avoid Harmful Tax Practices
2.4 Controlled Foreign Corporation
2.5 Double Taxation Relief
2.6 Taxation of Income from Air and Shipping Transport Under DTAA
2.7 Taxation Aspect of acquisitions
Unit -3 Advance Ruling and Tax Planning: 16
3.1 Concept of Advance Ruling
3.2 Authority for Advance Ruling & Powers of the Authority
3.3 Applicability of Advance Ruling.
Unit – 4 Taxation of Inbound Transaction: 16
4.1 Meaning of Inbound and Outbound Transaction
4.2 Taxation of passing Investments
4.3 Inbound Investment Strategis
4.4 Foreign Direct Investment
4.5 Property and Capital Gain Tax
Unit -5 Taxation of Outbound Transactions: 16
5.1 Foreign Tax Credit
5.2 Tax Exemptions with respect to foreign income
5.3 Outward Investment Strategies
5.4 Surcharges on Income Tax (In the Case of Companies)
5.5 Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC)
Internal Assessment: 20

RECOMMENDED BOOKS-
1. Carl Fonntag&C.S. Mathur : Principle of International Taxation, Butterworths, Lexis Nexis, 2006
2. S.C. Mishra – Transfer Pricing Manual, 2002 Edition
3. Roy Rohatgi : Basic Internatinal Taxation, Kluwer Law International Ltd, 2002 Edition
4. T.P. Mukharjee, Commentaries on Customs Act; Delhi Law House , 2004 Edition
5. R K Jain Customs Law Manual, Centax Publication, 2017 Edition .
6. H.P. Ranina : Corporate Taxation – A Hand Book Orient Law House, 2014 Edition.

Semester VII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 7.6 H5
3. Probation and Parole

Honours – 5 Criminal Law Group


End Semester: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Probation 16
1.1 Definition of Probation
1.2 Object of Probation
1.3 Origin of Probation system India

Unit 2: 16
2.1 Probation in USA
2.2 Probation in UK
2.3 Probation under Criminal Procedure Code (S.360)
2.4 The Probation of Offender‟s Act, 1958

Unit 3: Parole 16
2.1 Definition of Parole
2.2 Object of Parole
2.3. Origin of Parole in India

Unit 4: Parole: a comparative study 16


4.1 Parole in USA
4.2 Parole in U.K.
4.3 Judicial Trends
4.4 Differences between Parole and Probation

Unit 5: Essentials of Parole System 16


5.1 Parole Board
5.2 Condition of Parole system

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books:

1. N.V. Paranjape, Criminology and Penology, Central Law Publications, 2015 Edition
2. Sutherland, Principles of Criminology, 1992 Edition.
3. Siddiqui, Criminology, Eastern Book Company, 2009 Edition
4. Sethna, Society and Criminal, N.M. Tripathi Pvt. Ltd., Bombay, 1989 Edition
5. Jones, Crime and Penal System, Tutorial Press, 1956 Edition
Semester – VIII
Code Paper Marks
B.A.LL.B.: 8.1 Environmental Law 100
B.A.LL.B.: 8.2 Law of Evidence 100
B.A.LL.B.: 8.3 Company Law 100
B.A.LL.B.: 8.4 P2 Practical -2 100
Professional Ethics, Bench-Bar Relations &
Accountancy for Lawyers
B.A.LL.B.: 8.5 OP5 Optional -5 100
1.Banking & Negotiable Instruments Act
2.Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 8.6 H6 Honours – 6, any one from following: 100
1. Right to Information (CL Group)
2.Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
Law(BL Group)
3.Victimology (CrL Group)
Total for Non-Honours Course 500
Total for Honours Course 600
Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.1
Environmental Law
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks - 100

Unit 1 Introduction Marks

1.1 Introduction: The concept of environment, the basic concepts of ecology and 16
ecosystem;
1.2 Ancient Indian approach to Environment, Traditional approach;
1.3 Recent issues relating to environment, National and International Perspectives,
Population and Developmental impact on environment.
Unit 2 Law and Environmental Protection: 16
2.1 International: International conventions in the development of environmental
laws and its Policy-Form Stockholm to recent conventions –Multilateral
environmental agreements –Common Law aspects of Environmental
Protection; U. N. Millennium Declaration.
2.2 Indian: Constitution of India-Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State
Policy, Fundamental Duties; Relevant Provisions of I. P. C., Cr. P. C., C. P.
C., for preventing pollution;
2.3 Environment Protection Act, 1986, ECO-Mark, Environment Impact
Assessment, Environmental Audit, Public Participation in Environmental
decision making, Environment information, public hearing
Unit 3: Laws and Pollution Control: 16
1.1 Air, Water, Noise, Soil and Marine Pollution-Prevention and Legal Control of
Pollution- Water Act, 1974; Air Act, 1981; Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 etc.; Powers and Functions of the Board, Penalty and Procedure, Role of
Government –Central and state,
1.2 Doctrines- Polluter Pays Principle, Public Trust Principle, Sustainable
Development Principle, Precautionary Principle.
1.3 Legal remedies for environmental problems: Environmental Disputes and its
Redressal agencies: Environmental Tribunals, Public liability Insurance and
Environment Relief Fund and remedies under other laws
1.4 National Environment Appellate Authority –United Nations Initiatives, Civil
Society and Environment, Role of NGO‟s (National and International Level)
and Voluntary organizations;
1.5 National Green Tribunal Act, 2010: Jurisdiction, Power and Proceedings before
tribunal; Role of Judiciary in Environment Protection.
Unit 4: Laws and Waste Management: 16
1.1 concept, meaning, cause, disposal, control and the laws
1.2 Municipal Solid Waste; Plastic Wastes; Hospital Wastes; Electronic Wastes;
Radioactive Waste.
Unit 5: Protection of Forest and Wild Life: 16
1.1 Need and importance of forest, Deforestation-causes and effects-The Indian
Forest Act, 1927 Forest Conservation Act, 1980;
1.2 National Forest Policies. Wild Life Protection in India- ancient, British period
and Independent India; Wild Life Protection Act, 1972

Internal Assesment 20
Referred Cases:
1. Indian Council for Enviro-legal action Vs Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 1446
2. Shri Ram Gas Leak Case, M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India AIR, SC, 965, 982, 1086
3. Raylands Vs. Fletcher,(1868)LR 3 HL330
4. A.P. Pollution Control Board Vs, Prof M.V. Nayadu, AIR, 1999 SC 812
5. Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum Vs. Union of India, AIR1996, SC 2715
6. Narmada BachooAndolan Vs. Union of India(2000) 10 SCC 664
7. TajTrapeziun case. M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India AIR, 1997 SC 734
8. M.C Mehta v. KamalNath

Recommended Books:
1. Dr. S.K. Nanda, Environmental Law, Central Law Publications, 2015 Edition
2. Dr. S,C, Tripathi, Environmental Law, Central Law Publications, 2015 Edition
4. Gurdip Singh, Environmental Law in India, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition

Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.2
Law of Evidence
End Semester: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Full Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 The main features of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
1.2 Definition of Evidence Interpretation clause – Sec. 3-4, Nature and Purpose Law of Evidence in
Civil and Criminal cases,
„May presume‟, „Shall presume‟, Conclusive Proof.
1.3 Central conceptions in Law of Evidence
1.3.1 Facts, Distinction between Relevant facts and facts in issue.
1.3.2 Proved, Not Proved and Disproved.
1.3.3 Oral and Documentary Evidence.
1.3.4 Circumstantial Evidence and Direct Evidence.
1.3.5 Presumption (Ss. 4, 113A-113-B, 114)
1.3.6 Witness
1.3.7 Appreciation of evidence.
1.4 Applicability of Evidence Act on Electronic Record.
1.5 Division of Evidence – Direct, Indirect, Real and Personal, Original and Hearsay, Primary and
Secondary, Oral and of Documentary, judicial etc.

Unit 2: Relevancy & Admissibility of Facts 16


2.1 Facts – Relevancy of facts (S.S – 16), facts in Issue, Facts distinguished from law, facts which is to be
proved, not proved and Proof in civil and criminal cases disproved,
2.2 Doctrine of Res. Gastae (Ss. 6-9, 11)
2.3 Evidence of Common Intention – relating to conspiracy (S. 10)
2.4 The problems of relevancy of “otherwise” irrelevant facts (Sec. 11)
2.5 Relevant facts for proof of custom (S. 13)
2.6 Facts concerning bodies and mental state (Ss. 14, 15)
2.7 Relevancy and Admissibility of facts
2.8 Admission and confession (Ss. 24-30)
2.8.1 Definition

2.8.2 Similarity and difference between „admission‟ and „confession‟


2.8.3 Admission in civil cases, when relevant (S. 23)
2.8.4 Classification of confession – judicial and Extra-judicial
2.8.5 Confession to police (Ss. 25-30)
2.8.6 Retracted confession (S. 27)
2.8.7 Improper admission and rejection of evidence
Unit 3: Dying Declaration (Ss. 32-55) 16
3.1 Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses (Ss. 32-33)
– Justification for relevance on dying declarations
– Judicial standards for appreciation of evidentiary value of dying
declaration 3.2 How much of a statement to be proved (S. 39)
3.3 Relevance of judgment (Ss. 40-44)
3.4 Opinion of third person when relevant (Ss. 45-51)
3.5 Character when relevant (Ss. 52-55)
– in civil cases, character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
– in criminal cases, previous good character relevant, previous bad character not relevant, except in
reply, character as affecting damages.

Unit 4: Proof, Burden of Proof And Estoppel: 16


4.1 Facts which need not be proved (Ss. 56-58)
4.2 Oral Evidence (Ss. 59-60)
4.3 Documentary Evidence (Ss. 61-73)
– in aspect of electronic records, video conferencing and digital signatures and its verification.
4.4 Public Documents (Ss. 74-78)
4.5 Presumptions of documents (Ss. 79-90), including electronic forms, electronic agreements,
electronic records and digital signatures, electronic messages etc.
– Presumption to electronic records of five years old (Ss. 90-A)
4.6 Exclusion of oral by documentary evidence (Ss. 91-100)
4.7 Burden of Proof. – in civil and criminal cases (Ss. 101-114A)
4.8 Estoppel (Ss. 115-117)

Unit 5: Witnesses and Examination of Witnesses (Ss. 118-166) 16


5.1 Who may testify
5.2 Dumb witnesses
5.3 Parties to a civil suit and their wives or husbands
– Husband of wife of person under criminal
trial. 5.4 Judicial privileges
5.5 Privileged communications
– during marriage, as to affairs of state
– information as to commission of offences
– sources of information as to offences
5.6 Official communication, Professional communication, position of interpreters etc.
– voluntary evidence, – non compellable witnesses
– confidential communications
– production of electronic records which another person having possession (S. 131), (as substituted by
the Information Technology Act, 2000)
5.7 Evidence of Accomplice
5.8 Examination of witnesses
– Examination in chief, cross examination, re-examination, order of examination, - leading questions,
– Hostile witnesses
– Child witness
5.9 Improper admission and rejection of evidence

Internal Assessment : 20
Referred cases :
1. State of Maharashtra V. Praful B. Desai (2003) 4 SCC 601; AIR 2003 S.C. 2053 (Evidence by
means electronic records)
2. Iqbal Singh Marwah V. MeenakshiMarwah (2005) 4 S.C.C. 370 ; AIR 2005 S.C. 2119 (Degree
of standard of Proof)
3. Bhim Singh V. State of Haryana AIR 2003 S.C. 693,

4. State of Assam V. MahimBarkakati AIR 1987 S.C. 98 : (1986) 4 S.C. C. 439 (Testimony of Police officer)
5. Shukla V. Daroga Singh AIR 2009 S.C. 320

6. State of Karnataka V. Papanaika AIR 2004 S.C. 4967 Post-mortem Report)


7. State of Maharashtra V. VasudeoRamchandraKaidalwar (1981) 3 S.C.C. 199 (Burden of Proof)
8. Public Information officer V. A.P. Information Commissioner AIR 2009 A.P. 73
9. Rita Pandit V. AtulPandiA.I.R. 2005 AP. 253
(Examination in chief)
10. SomNath V. State of Haryana A.I.R. 1980 S.C.
1226 (Dying Declaration)

Recommended Books:

1. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal‟s The Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexis, 2015 Edition
2. Dr.Avtar Singh Indian Evidence Act, Central Law Publications, 2016 Edition
3. BatukLal, Law of Evidence, Central Law Agency, 2015 Edition
4. Rameshwar Dayal: Commentaries on Indian Evidence Act, Allahabad Law Agency, 1982
5. V. P. Sarathi's Law of Evidence, Eastern Book Company, 2017 Edition

Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.3
Company Law
(As per Companies Act 2013)
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Formation of a Company: 16
1.1 Historical background.
1.2 Meaning, nature and Kinds Company.
1.3 Advantage & disadvantage of a company.
1.3.1 Lifting of corporate veil.
1.4 Incorporation of company.
1.5 Pre-incorporation contract.
1.6 Promoters of a company.
1.7 Corporate Social Responsibility

Unit 2: Memorandum and article of association: 16


2.1 Meaning and nature
2.2 Doctrine of Ultra-Vires.
2.3 Doctrine of constructive notice
2.4 Doctrine of indoor management.
Unit 3: Capital of a Company: 16
3.1 Prospectus – definition, contents.
3.1.1. Liability for mis-statement in the prospectus,
3.2 Shares- definition, kinds.
3.3 Debentures- definition, kinds.
3.3.1 Charges- definition, kinds.
16
Unit 4: Management of the Company:
4.1 Directors and other Managerial Persons
4.2 Majority rule and minority rights.
4.3 Prevention of oppression & mismanagement.
4.4 Meetings – kinds, purpose, procedure.
4.5 Dividend.

Unit 5: Winding up of the Company: 16


5.1 Kinds of winding up.
5.2 Official liquidator.

Internal Assesment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Salmon Vs. Salmon and Company Ltd. (1897) AC 22
2. Lee Vs. Lee’s Air Farming Ltd. (1961) AC 12.
3. Seth Mohan LalVs. Grain Chambers Ltd. AIR 1968 SC 772.
4. Royal British Bank Vs. Turquand (1856) 119 ER 886
5. S.P. Jain Vs. Kalinga Tubes Ltd. AIR 1965 SC 1535.

Recommended Books:
 Avtar Singh, Indian Company Law, Eastern Book Company, 2016.
 L.C.B. Grover, Principle of Modern Company law, Sweet and Maxwell, London 2012.
 Palmer, Palmer‟s Company Law, Stevans, London, 1987.
 R.R Pennington, Company Law Lexis Nexis, 2016 Edition.
  A. Ramaiya, Guide to companies Act, Lexis Nexis, 2016 Edition.
 S.M. Shah, Lectures on Company Law, Tripathi, Bombay, 2016 Edition.
 Kailash Rai, Company Law Allahabad Law Agency, 2015 Edition.
Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.4 P2
Professional Ethics, Bench-Bar Relations and Accountancy for Lawyers
Practical - 2
Full Marks: 100 [90+10]
Theory: 60, Time : 2 hours
Practical Project: 30
Viva-voce :10)
[For Unit - 1, 2 & 3 there will be written examination of 60 marks of 2 hour duration. Pass mark in
the written examination will be 27 marks. Practical examination with viva-voce will be of 40 marks.
Pass mark for practical examination with viva-voce will be 18 marks.]

[For distribution of marks in question paper and other instructions see Rule No. 20.4 of the
Regulation]
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction 20
1.1 Aim and Objective of Professional Ethics
1.2 Need for the Code of Legal Ethics
1.3 Need for the Professional Accounting System
1.4 Bar-Bench Relation
1.5 Mr. Krishnamurthy Iyer‟s book on „Advocacy‟
Unit 2: The Contempt Law and Practice 20
Prescribed Legislation :
The Contempt of Court Act, 1971.
Unit 3: The Bar Council Code of Ethics 20
Prescribed legislation:
1. Bar Council of India Rules on Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette. (Rules
under Sec. 49(I)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961 read with proviso thereto)
2. Relevant portions of the Advocates Act, 1961 (Sec. 35, 36, 36(A), 36(B), 37, 38, 39, 40,
41, 42, 42(A), 43 & 44).

[Prescribed book for this Unit 3 is “Selected Judgements on Professional Ethics


published” by Bar Council of India Trust from PageNo. 3 to 21.]

Practical Projects: 30

(a) 50 selected opinions of Disciplinary Committees of Bar Councils and 10 major judgments of
the Supreme Court on professional misconduct.

Following are the 50 selected opinions of the Bar Councils on professional misconduct: -
Financial Misappropriation:
1. K.V. Umerevs.Smt. Venubai, O Dase and Anr.
Civil Appeal No. 2385 of 1977.
2. Smt. SiyaBaivs.Sitaram Singh
BCI Tr. Case No. 8/1987
3. Smt. Urmila Devi vs.Sita Ram Singh
BCI Tr. Case No. 21/1987
4. Secretary, Karnataka Khadi Gram UdyogSamyuktaSanghavs.J.S. Kulkarni
BCI Tr. Case No. 12/1990
5. DevendraBhai Shankar Mehta vs.RameshchandraVithaldasSheth&Anr.
Civil Appeal No. 4437 of 1990
6. Mr. M.S. Patwardhanvs. V.V. Karmarkar
BCI Tr. Case No. 93/1991
7. Upendra D. Bhatt vs. Vijay Singh M. Kapadia
D.C. Appeal No. 23/1993
8. Allahabad Bank vs. Girish Prasad Verma
BCI Tr. Case No. 49/1993
9. Regional Officer, Allahabad Bank vs. J.P. Srivastava
BCI Tr. Case No. 20/1995
10. Prof. KrishnarajGoswami vs. Viswanath D. Mukasikar
D.C. Appeal No. 40/1995
11. Mrs. Suresh Joshi vs. L.C.
Goyal BCI Tr. Case No. 44/1995
12. Tek Chand vs. Promod Kumar Choudhury
BCI Tr. Case No. 22/1998
Suppression of Material Facts.
13. Smt. Sudesh Rani &Ors. Vs. Munish Chandra Goel
BCI Tr. Case No. 43/1996
Misuse of SignedDocuments& Forgery
14. M. VeerabhadraRao vs. Tek Chand
Civil Appeal No. 1019/1978
15. In the matter of „A‟ an Advocate
Supreme Court 1887
16. Surendranath Mittal vs. DayanandSwaroop
BCI Tr. Case No. 63/1987
17. Smt. Farida Choudhury vs. Dr. Achyut Kumar Thakuria
BCI Tr. Case No. 1/1993
18. PratapNarain vs. Y.P. Raheja
BCI Tr. Case No. 40/1993
19. Vikramaditya vs. Smt. JamilaKhatoon
D.C. Appeal No. 21/1996
20. S.K. Nagar vs. V.P. Jain
D.C. Apeal No. 14/1997
21. D.P. Chadha vs. TriyugiNarain Mishra &Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 1124/1998
22. R.N. Tiwari vs. Ketan Shah
D.C. Appeal No. 9/1999
23. Ashok Kumar Kapur vs. Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana
D.C. Appeal No. 18/1999
Purchase of Property of the Client in Dispute
24. P.D. Gupta vs. Ram Murti&Anr.
Civil Appeal No. 15496/1986
25. Ram Sewak Patel vs. Vir Singh
D.C. Appeal No. 32/1992
26. Ajmer Singh vs. Jagir Singh
D.C. Appeal No. 11/1994
Duty to the Client
27. V.C. Rangadurai vs. D. Gopalan&Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 839/1978
28. ChandrashekharSoni vs. Bar Council of Rajasthan & Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 258/1977
29. PrahladSharan Gupta vs. Bar Council of India &Anr.
Civil Appeal No. 3588/1984
30. In Re: An advocate
Civil Appeal No. 316/1987
31. ManjitKaur, Etc. vs. Deol Bus Service Ltd.
Civil Misc. No. 4905/1988
32. Smt. P. Pankajam vs. B.H. Chandrashekhar
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 86/1992
33. John D‟Souza vs. Edward Ani
Civil Appeal No. 3206/1993
34. In the matter of Mr. „P‟ an advocate
Supreme Court of India
Contingent Fees
35. H.G. Kulkarni&Ors. Vs. B.B. Subedar
D.C. Appeal No. 40/1996
And
B.B. Subedar vs. H.G. Kulkarni&Ors.
D.C. Appeal No. 36/1996
36. Rajendra V. Pai vs. Alex Fernandes, Baptist Fernandes and
Francisco Fernandes
D.C. Appeal No. 11, 12, 13/2000
37. R.D. Saxena vs. Balram Prasad Sharma
Civil Appeal No. 1938/2000
Contempt of Court
38. In Re.: Vinay Chandra Mishra
Contempt Petition (Criminal) No. 3 of 1994
39. SuoMotu Enquiry vs. NandLalBalwani
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 68/1999
40. Kanta Prasad vs. BaldevSahaiRastogi
D.C. Appeal No. 28/1996
Duty to the Court
41. Vijaya Singh vs. Murarilal&Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 1922/1979
Physical Assault
42. Hikmat Ali Khan vs. Ishwar Prasad Arya& Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 4240/1986
43. Saiyed Anwar Abbas vs. Krishna Singh Singh&Ors.
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 62/1991
Any Other Misconduct
44. Satish Kumar Sharma vs. bar Council of Himachal Pradesh
Civil Appeal No. 5395/1997
45. Sardul Singh vs. Pritam Singh &Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 1763/1993
46. J.N. Gupta vs. D.C. Singhania&J.K. Gupta
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 38/1994
47. J.N. Karia vs. M.S. Udeshi and M.S. Udeshi vs. T. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 61/1995 / B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 3/1999
48. BabuLal vs. Subhash Jain
B.C.I. Tr. Case No. 115/1996
49. Kamal Prasad Misra vs. Mehilal
D.C. Appeal No. 45/2000
50. Sambhu Ram Yadav vs. Hanuman Das Khatri
Civil Appeal No. 6768/2000
All the above opinions are available in the book “Selected Judgments on Professional Ethics
(Published by the Bar Council of India Trust, 21, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi –
110002, Phones No. 3231647, 3231648, Fax: 3231767, E-mail: [email protected], Price: Rs. 400/-,
2002 edition)”.
It is mandatory for the college to have this book in the library under the BCI Rules, 2008.
From the following Supreme Court cases on Professional Misconducts, the students are
required to study any 10 for their practical project.
1. SalilDutta vs. T.M. and M.C. (P) Ltd. (1993) 2 SCC 185.
2. Vinay Chandra Mishra, In re (1995) 2 SCC 584.
3. C. RavichandranIyerVs. Justice A.M. Bhattacharjee 91995) 5 SCC 457.
4. P.D. Gupta vs. Ram Murti(1997) 7 SCC 147.
5. R.D. Saxena vs. Balram Prasad Sharma (2000) 7 SCC 264.
6. D.P. Chadha vs. TriyugiNarain Mishra (2001) 2 SCC 221.
7. Shambhu Ram Yadav vs. Hanuman Das Khatry (2001) 6 SCC 1.
8. Pravin C. Shah vs. K.A. Mohd.Ali(2001) 8 SCC 650.
9. Bhupinder Kumar Sharma vs. Bar Assn., Pathankot(2002) 1 SCC 470.
10. Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal vs. Union of India (2003) 2 SCC 45.
11. Mahabir Prasad Singh vs. Jacks Aviation (P) Ltd. AIR 1999 SC
287; (1999) 1 SCC 37.
12. John D’Souza vs. Edward Ani, AIR 1994 SC 975, 1994 SCC (2) 64.
13. Bar Council of Maharastra vs. M.V. Dabhollkar, AIR 1976 SC
242, 1976 SCC (2) 291.
14. PandurangDattatrayaKhandekar vs. Bar Council of Maharastra, Bombay
& Others, AIR 1984 SC 1100, 1984 (2) SCC 556.
15. V.C. Rangadurari vs. D. Gopalan& Others, AIR 1979 SC 281, 1979 SCC (1) 308.

(b) Viva-voce 10
Viva-voce examination of 10 marks will be mainly on the above practical works to test the
understanding of the students on the topics.

Note : The written reports evaluated by the teacher along with list of the marks awarded will
be placed before the external examiner at the time of vive-voce examination. The
teacher of the practical paper will be the internal examiner who along with the external
examiner will jointly award final marks on written reports and viva-voce examination.
Written reports will not be accepted for final evaluation by the external & internal
examiners if they are not submitted and evaluated regularly throughout the semester.

Recommended Books:
1. The Advocates Act, 1961.
2. The Contempt of Court Act, 1971.
3. Krishna Iyer‟s book on Advocacy.
4. Dr. S.P. Gupta. Professional Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers & Bench-Bar Relations ,
Central law Agency, 2016 Edition
5. Dr. Kailash Rai, Legal Ethics, Accounting for Lawyers & Bench-Bar Relations Central Law
Publication, 2016 Edition
6. J.R.S. Sirohi Professional Ethics, Accountancy for lawyers && Bench-Bar Relations, Central
law Agency, 2015 Edition
7. P.N. Bhagawati Challenges to the Legal Profession – Law and Investment in Developing
Countries 2012 Edition
8. J.B. Gandhi Sociology of Legal Profession and Legal System Gyan Publishing House, 1987
Edition
9. K.L. Bhatia, Socio-Legal Study of Occupational Status of Law Graduates , 2007 Edition
10. “Sociology of Law and Legal Profession: Cross Cultural Theoretical Prospective” by K.L.
Sharma in 24 J.I.L.I. 528 (1982).
11. “The Pathology of the Indian Legal Profession” by UpendraBaxi in 13 Ind. Bar. Rev.
455 (1986).
12. “Legal Profession and the Advocates Act, 1961” by A.N. Veeraraghavan in 14 J.I.L.I.
229 (1972).
“Legal Profession: Its Contribution to Social Change” by K.K. Sathein 13 ICSSR

Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.5 OP5
1. Banking and Negotiable Instruments Act
Optional -5
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks

Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1. Origin of the word „Bank‟ – evolution of Banking institution
1.2 Classification of Banking –
1.2.1 Commercial Banking – Central Bank –
1.2.2 The Reserve Bank of India – its Organization – Functions of Central Bank
1.2.3 Banking Systems – Branch Banking and Unit Banking – Chain Banking and
Group Banking – Deposit Banking – Investment Banking and Mixed Banking –
their features and functions.

Unit 2: The Banking Regulation Act, 1949 – Applicability to different kinds of Banks. 16
2.1. General Provisions : Definitions – Banking, Banking Company, Banking Policy,
Branch Office, Company, Demand and Time Liability – small scale industrial concern.
Business in which a Banking company may engage – Use of the word “Bank”,
“Banker”, “Banking” and “Banking Company” Prohibition of Trading Disposal of
Banking Assets. Requirements as to paid-up capital and reserves.Regulation of Capital
and Voting Rights of shareholders.
2.2. Restriction on commission, brokerage, discount etc. on sale of shares. Prohibition of
charge on unpaid capital.
2.2.1 Prohibition of floating charge on assets. Restriction as to payment of
Dividend –
2.2.2 Reserve Fund – Restriction on the nature of subsidiary companies.
22.3 Management and Control: Restrictions on certain forms of employment –
constitution of Board of Directors – Chairman –
2.2.4 Exemption from holding qualifications shares for Chairman Etc. – overriding
effect of Sec. 10A and 10B over other laws, contracts etc.
2.2.5 Prohibition of common Directors Restriction on Loans and advances –
Determination of Policy by the Reserve Bank of India regarding Loans and
Advances – Assets of a Banking Company – Maintenance of liquid Assets.
2.2.6 Power of the Reserve Bank: Election of new Director –
2.2.7 Cash Reserve – Licensing of Banking Companies – Cancellation of License –
2.2.8 Opening of new and Transfer of Existing Business –
2.2.9 Power to call for information – Power of Inspection – Power to give
directions – Power to Remove Managerial and other persons – Power to
Appoint Additional Directors – Suspension of Business –
2.2.10.Winding up – Powers of the High Court in Winding up – Nomination for
Payment of Directors‟ Money.
2.3 Banking Regulation (Amendment) Ordinance 2017

Unit 3: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 16


3.1 Definition – The Essential Characteristics – Kinds – Difference Between Bill of Exchange
andCheque, Bill of exchange and Promissory note –
3.1.1. Parties to a Negotiable Instrument –
3.1.2 Holder and Holder in Due Course – Privileges of a Holder in Due Course – 3..1.3
Competence of Parties to Negotiable Instrument – (Minor, Lunatic, Insolvent, Joint
Stock Company, Agent, Partnership Firm, Legal Representative, Joint Hindu Family).
3.1.4 Liabilities of Parties to Negotiable instrument.
3.1.5 Presentment for Acceptance and Payment –
3.1.6 Negotiation Assignment and Negotiation –
3.1.7. Endorsement and its Kinds – Once a bearer always a bearer –
3.2 Discharge of Parties – Different modes of Discharge –
3.3. Dishonour of instruments – Liabilities of Bankers –
3.3.1 As Paying Banker – When a Banker can Refuse to pay Customer‟s Cheque. (
3.3.2 Liabilities as Collecting Banker – Crossing of Cheque – Liabilities of Bankers on
Crossed Cheques.
3.3.3 Payment of Customer‟s Cheque – the Paying Banker‟s Risks – The Precaution to be taken.

Unit 4: Relationship with Bank 16


4.1.Relationship between Banker and Customer – Meaning of the Term “Customer” – General
Relationship between a Banker and Customer –
4.2. Obligation of Banker – Obligation to HonourCheque –
4.2.1. Garnishee Order – Stopping Payment of Cheque – Obligation to Maintain secrecy of
Accounts –
4.2.2. Limitation of Banker‟s Obligation as Regards Secrecy –
4.3.3. Disclosure as Legal Necessity.
4.4.4. Disclosure as a Banking Practice – Disclosure in Public Interest – Consequence of
Wrongful Dishonor of Cheques –
4.4.5 Rights of Bankers – Right of General Lien – Right of Set-off – Right of appropriation

4.5.6. Appropriation by the Debtor and the Creditor.

Unit 5: Special Cutomers, Charge and Mortgage 16


5.1. Special Types of Banker‟s Customers –
5.1.1.Minors – Married Woman – Pardanashin Woman – Illiterate Persons – Drunkards –
Lunatics – Executors and Administrators –
5.1.2.Customer‟s Attorneys – Joints Accounts – Joint Hindu Family – Partnership Firm –
5.1.3.Payment of Firm‟s Debts and Separate Debts – Joint Stock Companies

5.1.4.Modes of Charging Securities – Lien, Pledge Hypothecation – Mortgage –


5.2. “Charge” – Meaning – Mortgage and Charge – Assignment –
5.2.1. Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee –
5.2.2. Situations Under Which Letters of Indemnity are obtained.

Internal Assessment: 20
Referred Cases :
Ram RatanVs. Director of Enforcement (AIR 1966, SC 495)
Chidambara Vs. Ranga (AIR 1966, SC 193)
PankajMehraVs. State of Maharashtra (AIR 2000, SC 1953)
Verra Exports Vs. T. Kalavathy (AIR 2002, SC 38)

Recommended Books:

1. Tannans Banking Law and Practice in India 23rd Edition.


th
2. S.N. Maheswari. Banking Law & Practice, 2013, 10 Edition.
3. Anjani Kant. Lectures on Banking Law, Central Law Publication, 2015 Edition
4. Varshney, Banking Theory Law & Practice, Sultan Chand & Sons, 2014 Edition
5. Dr. R.K. Bangia, Banking Law and Negotiable Instruments, Allahabad Law Agency, 2016
Edition.

Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B.: 8.5 – OP5
2. Bankruptcy and Insolvency law
Optional – 5
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Marks
Unit 1: The Concept; Inability to pay debt: 16
1.1 Transfer of property to a third person for benefit of creditors,
1.2 Transfer with intent to defeat the creditors,
1.3 Fraudulent preference in transfer of property.

Unit 2: Offence 16
2.1 Absconding with intent to defeat the creditors,
2.2 Sale of property in execution of decree of court,
2.3 Adjudication as insolvent.

Unit 3: Insolvency Petition: 16


3.1 By creditor, by debtor
3.2 Contents of the petition, admission, procedure.

Unit 4: Duties of the Debtor and Interim Proceedings against the Debtor. 16
4.1 Insolvency and Bankruptcy code, 2016

Unit 5: Order of Adjudication: 16


5.1 Effect, publication,
5.2 Dismissal of petition filed by a creditor

Internal Assessment 20
Referred cases:
1. Ellis & co‟s Trustee v. Dixon Johnson, 1924, (1) ch.342
2. Arjun Das v. MarchiaTELINI, I.L.R (1937) 1, CAL, 127
3. Ganapati v. Baliram, I.L.R, (1945) NAG,1009

Recommended Books:
 Avatar Singh, Law of Insolvency, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition.
 Bankruptcy Reform Act, 1994
 R.N. Choudhury, Banking Laws, Central Law Publications, 2016 Edition.
 Anjani Kant, Lecture on banking Law, Central Law Publications, 2015 Edition.

Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 8.6 H6
1. Right to Information

Honours– 6 Constitutional Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Unit – 1: Introduction
Marks
1.1 Origin and development of RTI in India
1.2 Meaning, definition, classification of information
1.3 Importance and necessity of information
1.4 International conventions, declaration and RTI
16
Unit – 2: RTI in India
2.1 Constitutional perspective with special reference to Article 19 (1) (a) of constitution of India
2.2 Judiciary on Right to information
2.3 Legal Provisions of Right to Information (Right to Information Act 2005)
16
Unit – 3: Constitutional Provisions
3.1 RTI on different dimensions
3.1.1 Freedom of press
3.1.2 Voters‟ Right to know
3.1.3 Consumers‟ right
3.2 Right to know and right to privacy
3.3 Right to Information & Public Interest Litigation
16
Unit – 4: The Right to Information act, 2005 – I
4.1 Aim & objects of the Act
4.2 Right to information
4.3 Obligations of public authorities
4.4 Designations of Public information officers
4.5 Procedure for obtaining information
4.6 Disposal of request
4.7 Exemption from disclosure of information
4.8 Grounds for rejection
4.9 Severability
4.10 Third party information
16
Unit – 5: The Right to Information Act, 2005 –II
5.1 The Central Information Commission
5.2 The State information Commission
5.3 Powers & functions of information Commission
5.4 Appeal
5.5 Penalties
5.6 Miscellaneous provisions
5.7 Schedules
5.8 The Right to information (Regulation of fee and cost Rules, 2005
5.9 The Central information Commission (Appeal procedure) Rules, 2005

Internal Assesment 20

Referred Cases:
1. Union of India V. Association for democratic reforms, AIR 2002 SC 2112: (2002) 5 SCC 294
2. People’s union for civil liberties V. Union of india, AIR 20036 SC 2363: (2003) 4 SCC 399
3. S.P. Gupta V. Union of India, AIR 1982 SC 149
4. Indrasawhney v. Union of India, 1993 SC 477
5. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India AIR 1978 SC
Prescribed Legislations:
1. Right to information Act, 2005
2. The Assam right to information Act, 2001

Recommended Books:
1. P.K. Das, The Right to Information, Universal Law Publication, 2016 Edition.
2. Justice P.S. Narayan, G.B. Reddy, The Right to Information, Gogia Law Agency, 2016 Edition.
3. R.K. verma, Right to Information law and Practice, Taxmann Publications Private
Limited; 2009 edition.
4. Dr. D. N. Barawalia, Commentary on Right to Information, Universal Law Publication, 2015.
Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 8.6 H6
2. Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Law

Honours– 6 Business Law Group


End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency 16


Unit – 1 Meaning and Strategies of Corporate Restructuring:
1.1 Meaning, need Scope and modes of corporate restructuring.
1.2 Historical Background global and national scenario.
Unit -2 Strategies: 16
1.1 Mergers and Amalgamation
2.2 Takeovers
2.3 Funding of mergers and takeovers.
2.4 Valuation of Shares and business.
2.5 Corporate Demerges and Reverse Mergers
2.6 Post Merger Re- Organization.
2.7 Financial Restructuring
Unit- 3 Revival, Rehabilitation and Restructuring of Stick Companies: 16
3.1 Meaning and Statue of Sick Companies
3.2 Revival of Sick Companies
3.3 Law and procedure relating to Sick Companies
Unit – 4 Securitization and Debt Recovery: 16
4.1 Securitization Act,
4.1.1 Overview of the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002
4.1.2 Process, Participants, Special purpose Vehicle (SPV), Assets Reconstruction
Companies (ARCs), Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB)
4.2 Debt Recovery Act;
4.2.1 – Overview of the Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act,
1993
4.2.2 – Tribunal Procedure
4.2.3 – Companies and Arrangements with banks and Creditors
Unit- 5 Winding Up: 16
5.1 Concept
5.2 Modes of winding up
5.3 Administrative Machinery for Winding Up
5.4 Cross Border Insolvency

Internal Assessment Marks 20

RECOMMENDED BOOKS-
1. Avtar Singh – Law of Insolvency, Easter Book Company, Lucknow, 2016 Edition.
2. J.S. Bhandari, Corporate Insolvency – Economic and Legal Perspective, 2012 Edition
3. Ranjan Das &Uday Kumar – Corporate restructuring Enhancing the Shaveholder Value, 2014.
5. S. Shiva Ramu , Strategy Formation ; Wheeler Publishing, New Delhi, 2014.
6. N.L. Bhatia &JagrutiSampat – Takeover Games &SEBI Takeover Regulation, Taxmann
Allied Services Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2014 Edition.
Semester VIII
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 8.6 H6
3. Victimology

Honours – 6 Criminal Law Group


End Semester: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit I: Introduction 16
1.1 Meaning of Victim ology
1.2 Historical background of victim ology
1.3 Theories of Victimology
1.4 Relation between Penology and Victim ology
1.5 Adoption of Victimology in Indian Criminal Justice System

Unit II: Compensation to the Victims of Crimes 16


2.1 Statutory provisions for compensation to the Victims of Crimes
2.2 Compensation to victim in addition to conviction
2.3 Power of Court to grant compensation
2.4 Factors considered while making order of compensation
2.5 Difference between fine and compensation
2.6 Sentence in default of compensation

Unit III: Compensation to the victims of Human Rights 16


3.1 International Commitments
3.2 Enforcement of rights in absence of statues
3.3 Compensation in violation of human rights
3.4 Principles to grant compensation
3.5 Computing or calculating the amount of compensation
Unit IV : The Specific Victimization 16
4.1 Child Victimization
4.2 Women Victimization
4.3 Victimization of unprivileged classes (ST/SC)
.
Unit V: Victim Compensation Scheme 16
5.1 Judicial direction to constitute Victim Welfare Fund
5.2 Recommendations of Law Commission
5.3 The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme in UK
5.4 Victim Compensation Scheme in India
5.5 Establishing of Indian society of Victimology
Internal Assessment 20
Refered Cases:
1. Tuka Ram Vs. State of Maharastra
2. Vishakha Vs. Rajasthan AIR 1997
3. Staet of PunjubVs.Gunit Singh
Reference Book:
1. J.P. S Sirohi, Criminology and Penology, Allahabad Law Agency, 2015 Edition.
2. Ponnia, Criminology and Penology, Central Law Agency, 2002 Edition.
3. Dr K. P. Malik , Penology, Victimology and Correctional Administration in India,
Allahabad Law Agency, 2016 Edition.
4. Siddique Ahmed, Criminology & Penology, Eastern Book Company, 2012 Edition.
SEMESTER – IX
Code Paper Marks

B.A.LL.B.: 9.1 Land law of Assam 100


B.A.LL.B.: 9.2 Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act. 100
B.A.LL.B.: 9.3 Intellectual Property Rights 100

B.A.LL.B.: 9.4 Transfer of Property Act. 100


B.A.LL.B.: 9.5 Human Rights 100

B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 9.6 H7 Honours – 7, any one from following: 100


1. Health Law (CL Group)
2. International Protection of IPR (BL
Group)
3. Information Technology and Law(CrL
Group)

Total for Non-Honours


Course 500
Total for Honours Course 600
Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 9.1
Land Laws of Assam
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100

Unit – 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Origin of Land Rights in Assam, Proprietor, Land-holder and Settlement holder, other than land
holder.
1.2 Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1881, Definitions; rights over land – acquisition of
rights over land, rights of proprietors, land holders, settlement holders,
1.3 Allotment of grazing land, disposal of government waste land, rights in fishery.

Unit – 2: land revenue 16


2.1Settlement &resumption under the Assam Land & Revenue Regulation, 1886 – Settlement
Operation, procedure for settlement – survey & demarcation of land – preparation of
record of rights – assessment of land revenue; resumption, Hoe tax.
2.2 Mutation – classes of persons entitled to pray mutation – obligation to pray for mutation –
procedure for mutation; field mutation;
2.3Arrears & Mode of recovering it – defaulter – defaulting estate; models of recovering Arrears –
Attachment & sale of movables – attachment of defaulting estate – sale of defaulting
estate, sale of immovable property other than the defaulting estate.
Unit – 3: Partition 16
3.1 Partition – meaning – need – who can sue for partition – procedure – restriction for partition.
3.2 Powers of officers – revenue officers –procedure and Appeals – matters exempted four cognizance
of civil court.
3.3 Protections of backward classes - tribal belts & blocks.
Unit – 4: State legislations on tenancy 16
4.1 The Assam non-Agricultural urban Areas tenancy Act, 1955
4.2 The Assam (temporarily settled areas tenancy) Act, 1971.
Unit – 5: State Legislations on – 16
5.1 Rent control:- the Assam urban Areas rent Control act, 1972
5.2 Ceiling on land: - The Assam fixation of land holding act, 1956.
5.3Land requisition & Acquisition: - the Assam land (Requisition & Acquisition) Act,
1964.
5.4 Central land acquisition act

Internal Assessment 20
Refered cases:
1. Swasna Brahma v. Assam Board of Revenue, AIR,1972,GAU 121
2. Refiqunnessa v. Lal Bahadur Chetri, AIR 1964 SC 1511
3. Kali Kumar Sen v. Mohanlal Biswas AIR 1969 ASM 66(FB)
4. Satyaranjan v. Assam Board of Revenue AIR 1999 GAU-83(FB)

Recommended Books:
1. O.D. ladia, “Land laws in Assam & Meghalaya”, Assam Law House, Guwahati, 2005 Edition.
2. K.C. Mazumdar, “Commentaries on Land Laws of Assam”, Assam Law house,
Guwahati, 2010 Edition.
3. J.N. Das, “Land laws of Assam, Book land, Guwahati, 2012 Edition.
4. K.N. Saikia, Land Laws of Assam, Assam Law House, 2007 Edition.
Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 9.2
Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Suits in General (S.1 -35)
Object of the code, scope, meaning of substantive law and procedural law,
Important terms and definitions related with code –Affidavit, Appeal, Cause of
Action, Caveat, Issue, Jurisdiction, Suit, Summons, Plaint, Pleading, Written
Statement, Decree, Judgment, Order, Decree holder and Decree debtor, Legal
representative, Mesne Profit, Execution etc.
1.2 Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Cause of action, Res subjudice, Res Judicata,
Constructive Resjudicata.
1.3 Institution of Suit, Essentials of Suits, Parties to Suit, Representative Suit, Frame
of Suit.
1.4 Pleadings, Definition, Basic Rules, Construction of Pleadings, Singing and
verification of pleading, Amendment of pleading.
1.5 Plaint –Meaning, particulars, Written Statement, Set-off, Legal set-off, Equitable
set-off, Set-off and Counter –claim.
1.6 Issue and Service of summon, Meaning and essentials of summons, contents of
summon, modes of service of summons.

Unit-2: Appearance & Non-appearance of Parties-Withdrawal of Compromise of 16


Suits, Trial and Special Suits:
2.1 Appearance and non-appearance of parties, Ex parte decree.
2.2 First Hearing –Meaning, object. Disposal of Suit at first hearing.
2.3 Discovery, Inspection and Production of Documents.
2.4 Issue –meaning framing of issues, kinds of issue, importance of issues, materials
for framing issues, omission to France issues, Disposal of suit, penalty for default
Adjournments.
2.5 Interim orders, Issue of commission and its purpose arrest before judgment,
attachment before judgment, -Temporary injunction, Interlocutory orders (order
39, Rules 1-5) s
2.6 Withdrawal and Compromise of suits.
2.7 Summoning and attendance of witness, summons to produce documents,
adjournments,
2.8 Hearing of suit.
2.9 Judgment –its essentials, pronouncement of judgment, copy and contents of
judgment, alteration in judgment.
2.10 Decree –its essentials, decree and judgment, contents etc.
2.11 Award of Interest and Award of Costs.
Unit 3: Special Suits: 16

3.1 Suits by or against Government or public officers, suits by aliens, suits by or


against Foreign Rules, Ambassadors and Envoys.
3.2 Suits by or against corporations, suits by or against partnership firms, suits by or
against trustees, executors and administrators.
3.3 Suits against minors and lunatics, guardians or next friends, suits concerning
family matters.
3.4 Interpleader Suit
3.5 Suits by indigent persons.
3.6 Summary Suits.
3.7 Arrest and attachment before judgment
Unit 4: Appeals, Reference, Review, Revision and Execution 16

4.1 Meaning of Appeals, Reference, Review and Revision

4.1.1.-First Appeals –meaning, essentials, different stages of Appeals, right of


appeal, who may appeal, who cannot appeal, decision where appeal heard
by two or more judges, cross-objection, cross appeal, powers of Appellate
Court, Appeal from appellate decree.
4.1.2.-Second Appeal 100 to 103, 107 -108 and Order 42 –substantial question of
law.
4.1.3.-Appeals from orders, appeals by indigent/persons, appeals to Supreme
Court, Limitation, Savings powers of High Court.

4.2 Review –meaning, nature and scope, object, review and appeal, review and
reference, review and revision, circumstances, grounds, procedure at hearings.

4.3 Revision –Meaning, Sec. 115, nature, scope, and object revisions and appeal,
revision and second appeal, revision and reference, revision and review, appeal,
reference, review and revision –distinction.

4.4 Reference –object, nature and object, condition, who may apply, power and duty
of the referring court, power and duty of High Court, distinction with appeal,
4.4.1-Review and Revision,
4.4.2-Reference under CPC and Cr. P. C., Reference under CPC and Constitution.

4.5 Execution (Sec. 36 -74) –Meaning, Nature and Scope, Execution proceedings.
4.5.1-Courts executing decrees, -court passing a decree, courts by which decrees
may be executed
4.5.2-Application for execution, procedures on receiving application, mode of
execution.
4.5.3-Attachment of Property, garnishee order.

4.6 Miscellaneous –restitution


4.6.1-Notice under C. P. C.
4.6.2-Caveat –meaning, Sec. 148 –A.
4.6.3-Inherit Powers of the Courts (S. 148 to 151)
4.6.4-Causes of delay, in Civil Litigation, amendments of 1999 and 2002.

Unit 5: Limitation Act, 1963 –Sec. 1-31 16

5.1 Meaning of law of limitation, nature and object.


5.2 Plea of bar of limitation and its efficiency
5.3 Condonation of delay and the doctrine of sufficient cause.
5.4 Doctrine legal disability, continuous running of time,
5.5 Rules regarding execution of prescribed time.
5.6 Effect of certain events on computation of period of limitation
Internal Assessment: 20

Referred
cases
1. Nawab Shaquafath Ali Khan V. Nawab Imdad Jah Bahadur (2009) S. Sec 162
2. Narayan Rajendram V. Lakshmy Sarojiny (2009) S Sec. 264
3. Director General of Police, Central Reserve Polcie Force, New Delhi V. P. M.
Ramalingam, AIR 2009 SC 956
4. Malwa Strips Pvt. Ltd. V. Jyoti Ltd. V. Jyoti Ltd., AIR 2009 SC 1581
5. Booddoreddy Chandraiah V.Arigela Laxmi, AIR 2008 SC 380
6. Puran Ram V. Bhagyaram, AIR 2008 SC 1960
7. Union of India V. KamalenduShukla, AIR 2006 Pat 117
8. Ksihor Kirtila Mehta V. Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, 2007 (9) Scale 36.
9. R. N. Jadu V. Subhashchandra, AIR 2007 SC 2571
10. State of U. P. V. Nawab Hussain, AIR 1977 SC 1680
11. Salem Advocate Bar Association, Tamil Nadu V. Union of India, AIR 2003 SC
189.

Recommended Books:

1. C. K. Takwani, Code of Civil Procedure, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition


2. Dr. Avatar Singh, Code of Civil Procedure, Central Law Publication, 2015
Edition.
3. M. P. Tandon, Code of Civil Procedure, Central Law Agency, 2015 Edition.
4. S. N. Singh, Code of Civil Procedure,

5. D.N. Mathur, Code of Civil Procedure, Central Law Publications, 2016 Edition.
6. M.P.Jain, Code of Civil Procedure, Lexis Nexis, 2016 Edition.

Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 9.3
Intellectual Property Law

End Semester: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks:100

Unit1 Contents Marks


1.1 Introduction: The Concept of Property vis-à-vis Intellectual Property: 16
Theories of Intellectual Property Rights
1.2 Rationale for Protection of Intellectual Property

1.3 Kinds of Intellectual Property


1.4 Role of International Institutions –WIPO: Functions, Membership, Agreement
between WIPO and WTO,
1.5 Major International Documents related to Protection of IP Viz- Berne
Convention, Paris Convention, TRIPS
Unit2. 2.1 Patent: Meaning of Patent; Historical evolution of the concept of patent 16

2.2 Procedure for obtaining a Patent

2.3 Non patentable Inventions


2.4-Procedure for Registration of a Patent

2.5- Term of patent and Rights of patentee

2.6- Revocation and Infringement of Patent

2.7- Remedies as to Infringement

2.8- Compulsory Licensing and Government use

2.9- Appellate Board


3.1-Trademark: Definition, Historical evolution of Trademark Law;
Unit3. 16

3.2-Registration of Trade Mark


,
3.3-Rights conferred

3.4 Registered user, Assignment and transmission, 3.4

3.5- Well-known trademarks, domain name, collective trad mark

3.6-Action for passing off and infringement of trademarks;

3.7-Remedies

4.1 Copyright: Definition and Historical evolution of Copyright law:,


Unit4. 16
4.2-Copyright in literary, dramatic and musical works, cinematograph films, computer
software, etc.

4.3- Ownership of copyright,

4.4- Term of Copyright

4.5-Rights of Owner

4.6- Registration

4.7-Author‟s Special rights Infringement-Fair use provisions


4.8-Remedies,
Other Forms of Intellectual Property: Law relating to Geographical Indication,
Industrial designs
Unit5. 16
5.1-Meaning and evolution of design protection
.
5.2. Concept of novel
5.3. Concept of original

5. 4. Registration

5.5. Term of protection

Referred cases:

1. The Imperial Tobacco Co. of India v. The Registrar of Trade Marks, AIR 1977 Cal
413
2. Sony Kabushuki Kaisha v. Samrao Masker, AIR 1985 Bom 327
3. K. R. Krishna Chettiar v. Sri Ambal & Co, AIR 1970 SC 146
4. Cadila Health Care Ltd v. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 2001 PTC 541 (SC)
5. Bharti Cellular Ltd and Anr v. Jai Distillers P. Ltd., 2006 (33) PTC 220 (Bom.)
6. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. v. Gajendra Singh, 2008 (36) PTC 53(Bom)
7. AmarNath Sehgal v. Union of India, (2005) 30 PTC 253
8. Canadian General Electric Co. Ltd. v. Fada Radio Ltd., AIR 1930 PC 1

Internal Assessment : 20

Recommended Books:
nd
1. Ashwani Kr. Bansal, Law of Trade Marks in India (2 ed., 2016)
2. V.K. Ahuja, Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights (2015)
3. P. Narayanan, Copyright and Industrial Designs (2013)
th
4. P. Narayanan, Law of Trade Marks and Passing off (6 ed., 2014)
th
5. P. Narayanan, Patent Law (4 ed., 2016)
6. Ashwani Kr. Bansal, Materials on Copyright (2014)
7. V.K. Ahuja, Law of Copyright and Neighbouring Rights: National and International 2014
8. Alka Chawla, Copyright and Related Rights: National and International Perspectives (2012)
Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 9.4
Transfer of Property Act
End Semester – 80
Internal Assessment – 20
Total Marks - 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction: 16
1.1. Definition, Object and Scope of the Act.
1.2. Transfer of Property- movable and immovable.
1.3. Interpretation Clause- „Immovable clause‟, „Instrument‟, „Attested‟, Registered,
Attached to the earth, „Actionable claim‟, „Notice‟, Actually express and
constructive notice.
1.4. Vested and Contingent interest, Difference, Conditional Transfer, (5.25) Difference
between Contingent interest and Spes-Successionis.

- NORMS PART -

Unit 2: Transfer of Property by Act of Parties: 16

2.1 Sec 5 – Transfer of Property defined


2.2 Sec. 6- Spes-successionis, Mere right of re-entry, Easements, Restricted Interest, Right
to future maintenance, Mere right to Sue, Pensions and stipends,
2.3 Sec. 7- Persons competent to transfer, Easements of valid transfer, Competency of
transfer.
Sec. 8- Operation of transfer.
Sec. 9- Oral transfer.
Sec. 10- Conditions restraining alienation.
2.4 Sec 13 – Transfer for benefit of unborn child, Sec. 14- Rule against perpetuity- Object,
Maximum Remoteness of Vesting, Ultimate beneficiary in mothers‟ womb, Exceptions
to the Rule.
2.5 Sec. 26 to 29- Condition Precedent and Condition subsequent, Fulfilment of Condition
Precedent and Condition subsequent
2.6 Sec.35- Doctrine of Election.

Unit 3: Transfer of Immovable Property 16

3.1 Sec.38- Transfer by person authorized only under certain circumstances to transfer.
3.2 Sec.39- Transfer where third person is entitled to maintenance.
3.3 Sec. 40- Burden of obligation imposing restriction on use of land or of obligation
annexed to ownership, but not amounting to interest of easement.
3.4 Sec. 41- Transfer by Ostensible Owner, Benami Transaction Act, 1988.
Sec. 42- Transfer by person having authority to revoke former transfer, Sec 43 –
Transfer by unauthorized persons Sec. 44 & 47, Transfer by Co-owner, Sec. 44-46,
joint transfer for consideration, Sec. 48 & 78- Priority of Rights created by Transfer.
Sec. 49- Transferee‟s rights under policy.
3.5 Sec. 50-51- Bonafide holders under defective title. Sec. 52- Transfer of property during
pendency of suit. (Doctrine of Lis Pendens). Sec.53- Fradulent Transfer, voidable by
creditors.
Sec. 53A- Doctrine of Part- Performance, Partial information of equity of
redemption, difference between English and Indian Law.
3.6 Relevant provisions of Indian Registration Act
- FORMS PART -

Unit 4: Sales of Immovable Property: 16

4.1 Sec. 54- Definition of Sale, how made, „Contract for sale‟, Essential of valid sale.
4.2 Hire- purchase agreements, Distinction between sale and exchange, Distinction between
sale and gift.
4.3 Sec. 55- Rights and liabilities of buyer and seller.
4.4 Sec. 56- Marshalling by subsequent purchase.
4.5 Sec. 57- Provision by Court for incumbrances and sale freed thereform.

Unit 5: Mortgages, Leases, Exchanges, Gift & Actionable Claims : 16

5.1 Sec. 58- Mortgages- Definition and Essential its kinds of Rights and Liabilities of
Mortgagors and Mortgagees. Sec. 100- Charges- Definition and kinds- Distinction
between charge and mortgage, charge and lien.
5.2 Sec. 105- Leases – Definition of Lease, Lessor, Lessee, premium and rent. Sec. 107-
How made Sec. Rights and Liabilities of Lessor and Lessee. Sec. 111- Forfeiture of
Lease. Holding over, Determination of Lease.
5.3 Sec. 118- Exchange- Definition, Rights and Liabilities of parties.
5.4 Sec. 122- Gift- Definition and Essential.
Sec. 123- Transfer how effected, modes of making gift.
Sec. 124- Gift of existing and future property.
Sec. 125- Gift to several of whom one does not accept.
Sec. 126- When gift may be suspended & revoked.
Sec. 127- Onerous gift.
Sec. 128- Universal donee.
5.5 Sec. 130- Transfer of Actionable claim,- Definition, Transfer how effected,
Sec. 130 & 132- Rights of a transfer of an actionable claim.
Sec. 133 & 134- Warranty of solvency of debtor, Mortgaged debt.
Sec. 135- Assignment of rights under policy of insurance against fire.

Internal Assessment : 20

Referred Case Laws:


1. M. Ramkrishna Reddy V. Sub- Registrar, Bangalore, AIR (2000) Kant. 46.
2. Godrej and Boyee Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v State of Maharastra (2009) 5 Sec.24.
3. Kaliperumal V. Rajagopal, (2009) 4 Sec. 193.
4 C. Cheriathan V. P. Narayanan Embranthiri (2009) 2 Sec. 673
5. Vimal Chand Ghevarchand Jain V. Ramakanta Eknath Jadoo (2009) 5 Sec. 713.

Recommended Books

1. Prof. R. K. Sinha,The Transfer of Property Act, Central Law Agency, 2016 Edition.
2. H. N. Tiwari, The Transfer of Property Act, Allahabad Law Agency, 2015 Edition.
3. S. N. Sukla.The Transfer of Property Act, Allahabad Law Agency, 2016 Edition.
4. S. M. Lahiri, The Transfer of Property Act, Eastern Law House, 2014 Edition.
5. D. F. Mulla, The Transfer of Property Act, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition.
Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 9.5
Human Rights
End Semester -80
Internal Assessment -20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1:Foundational Aspects
16
1.1- Meaning and Concept of Human Rights
1.2- Classification of Rights :
i. Natural, ii. Moral
iii. Legal iv. Constitutional etc.
1.3- Three Generations of Human Rights
i. Civil and Political Rights;
ii. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
iii. Collective/Solidarity Rights

Unit 2:Evolution of the Concept of Human Rights


16
2.1 Journey of Human Rights
2.2 Development of Human Rights in various Municipal Laws.
2.3 Development of International Bill of Rights

Unit 3: Social Problem and Human Rights


16
3.1 Social Hierarchy and social prejudices
3.2 Economic Problems and Human Rights
3.2.1. Poverty, illiteracy, food security and habitation
3.2.2. Rural to urban migration; domestic displaced persons

Unit 4 Human Rights in International Perspective


16
4. 1: Concerns about Violation of Rights
4.1.1. Vienna Declaration 1993
4.2: International Crimes
4.2.1. Human Rights As An International Crime; International Criminal Court
4.2.2. War Crimes Including Genocide and War Tribunals

Unit 5 Human rights Relating to Women and Children


16
5. 1 Gender Bias, harassment and offences against women
5.2 Nature and issues in child rights;
i. National norms and mechanisms
ii. International norms and mechanisms
Internal Assessment
20
Recommended Books:
1.M. R. Ishay, The History of Human Rights, Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2004.
2. Kalin and Kunzli, The Law of International Human Rights Protection, OUP,
Clarendon, 2009.
3.M K. Sinha (ed.), International Criminal Law and Human Rights, Manak
Publications, New Delhi, 2010.
4.Saksena Anu, Gender and Human Rights: Status of Women Workers in India, Delhi:
Shipra Publications, 2004.
5. Gurusamy, S., Human Rights and Gender Justice, New Delhi: APH, 2009.
6. A.K. Jha, Child Abuse and Human Rights, N.D.: Anmol, 2006.
7. D.V. Rao, Child Rights: A Perspective on International and National Law, New
Delhi: Manak, 2004.
8. A.K. Jha, , Child Abuse and Human Rights, N.D.: Anmol, 2006
. 9.D.C. Nanjunda, Child Labour and Human Rights: A Prospective, Delhi: Kalpaz
Pub., 2008.

Referred Cases:
1. Olga Tallis Vs. DMB, AIR 1986 SC 180
2. Consumer Education and Research Council Vs. Union of India AIR 1995 SC 922
3. National Human Rights Commission of India Vs. State of Arunachal Predesh
4. R Rajagopal Vs. State of Tamilnadu, AIR 1994 6 SCC 632
5. Sameli Singh Vs. State of U.P, AIR 1996
6. People Union for Civil Liberties Vs. Union of India, AIR 1997, SC 568
7. Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India, AIR 1978

Semester IX
B.A.LL.B. (Hons):9.6 H7
Health Law
Honours – 7 Constitutional Law
Full Marks: 100
End Semester: 80
Internal Assesment 20
Marks
Unit 1: Introductory 16

1.1 The right to health as emergent from parts III and IV of the Constitution of India
1.2 National Health Policy
Unit 2: Organization of public health care in India – I 16
2.1 Legal Organization of public hospitals
2.2 Medico-legal cases and duties of hospitals
2.3 Liability for medical negligence in public hospitals
2.4 Mental health care public hospitals: duties and liabilities
2.5 Rural health care
Unit 3: Organization of public health care – II 16
3.1 Legal aspects of private medical practice
3.2 Medical negligence
Unit 4: Cost and Insurance 16
4.1 Types of Health Insurance in India
4.2 Employee‟s Health Insurance Corporation
Unit 5: Cost of HealthCare and Weaker Sections of Society 16
5.1 Health of marginalized Groups

Internal Assessment : 20

Referred Cases
1. CESC Ltd. v. Subhash Ch. Bose AIR 1992 SC 573
2. K.P. Singh v. Union of India (2001) 10 SCC 167
3. State of Tripura v. Amrita Bala Sen 2005 1 GLR 7
4. Ram Datt Sharma v. State of Rajasthan AIR 2005 RAJ 317
5. Directorate of Enforcement v. Ashok Kumar Jain (1998) 2 SCC 105
6. Marri Yadamma v. State of Andhra Pradesh AIR 2002 AP 164

Recommended Books:
1.Dnyaneshwar P. Chouri, Right to Health and Legal Protection, Regal Publications, 2016 Edition.
2.Nandita Adhikari Law and Medicine, Central Law Publications, 2015 Edition.
3.R.M. Jhala & K. Kumar (rev), Jhala & Raju‟s Medical Jurisprudence, Eastern Book Company,
1997

Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.(Hons):9.6 H7
International Protection of IPR

Honours -7 Business Law Group


End Semester: 80
Internal Assesment 20
Full Marks:100
Marks
Unit 1: IPR- 16
1.1 Introduction and Meaning of IPR
1.2 Importance and its implementation of IPR
1.3 Role of IP in Economic Development
Unit 2: The International Trade Organization and the GATT 16
2.1 The GATT, its working and salient features
2.2 Negotiating history‟ of the WTO, the Drunkel Draft and
the Agreement stabilizing the WTO 1994.
2.3 Paris Convention for protection of Industrial Property
Unit 3: Agreement 16
3.1 Agreement on Agriculture
3.2 Agreement on Textiles and clothing
3.3 Agreement on Import licensing Procedure
3.4 The Agreement on Safeguards
3.5 General Agreement on Trade in Services
3.6 The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
[TRIPS]
3.7 General Provisions and Basic Principles
3.8 TRIPS and Patent Co-operation Treaty, 1970

Unit 4: Protection of Specific Intellectual Property Rights under TRIPS 16


4.1 Copyrights and related Rights‟
4.2 Trademarks

4.3 Geographical indications, protection plant, varieties


4.4 Industrial designs
3.5 Patents
4.6 Layout Designs
4.7 Undisclosed information
4.8 Control of anti-competitive Practices in Contractual Licenses

Unit 5: Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights 16

5.1 Civil and Administrative procedures and Remedies


5.2 Provisional Measures
5.3 Special Requirements Related to Border measures
5.4 Dispute Prevention and Settlement
5.5 Rules and procedure governing the Settlement of Disputes

Internal Assessment :
20
Recommended Books:
1. M. B. Rao, WTO and International Trade, Vikash Publishing, 2015 Edition.
2. Michael Balkency, Trade Related aspects of Intellectual, 2012 Edition.
3. Property Rights, A Concise Guide to the Trips Agreement, Sweet & Maxwell, 1996
Edition.

Semester IX
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 9.5 H7
Information Technology and Law

Honours -7 Criminal Law Group


End Semester: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks

Unit 1: Introduction to Cyber Crime & Cyber Laws 16


1.1 Freedom of Expression in Cyberspace
Unit 2: The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal 16
2.1 Composition
2.2 Power and Procedure
2.3 Limitation
2.4 Appeals to High Court
2.5 Recovery of Penalty
Unit 3: Offences under the Information Technology Act, 2000 16
3.1 The Cyber Offences
Unit 4: Offences: 16
4.1 Tampering with computer Source Documents
4.2 Hacking with Computer System
4.3 Publishing of Obscene Information in Electronic Form
4.4 Acts and Omissions against the Controller
4.5 Breach of Confidentiality and Privacy
Unit 5: Electronic Signature
5.1 Meaning of Electronic and Digital Signature
5.2 Procedure and practice relating to Electronic and
Digital Signature 16
5.3 Related to Digital Signature Certificate
5.4 Contravention Committed outside India

Internal Assessment: 20

Referred Cases
1. Shrimant Shamrao Surryavanshi v. Pralhad Bhairoba Suryavanshi, (2002) 3 SCC 676
2.Ajay Goswami v. Union of India (2007) 1 SCC 170
3.District Registrar and Collector v. Canara Bank (2005) 1 SCC 496, AIR 2005 SC 186

Recommended Books:
1. J.A. Sen, Information Technology in Business , Pearson, 2004 Edition.
2. C.S.V. Murthy, E- Commerce, Himalaya Publishing House, Himalayan Publishing
House, 2016 Edition.
3. Rohnay D. Ryder, Guide to Cyber Crime, Lexis Nexis, 2014 Edition.
4. Devid Whiteley, E- Commerce, Mc Graw Hill, 2000 Edition.
SEMESTER – X
Code Paper Marks
B.A.LL.B.: 10.1 Principles of Taxation Law 100
B.A.LL.B.: 10.2 Public International Law 100
B.A., LL.B.: 10.3 OP6 Optional-6 100
1. Woman & Child Law
2. White Collar Crime
B.A.LL.B.: 10.4 P3 Practical – 4 100
Moot Court & Internship
B.A.LL.B,: 10.5 P4 Drafting , Pleading And Conveyencing 100
B.A.LL.B. (Hons): 10.5 H8 Honours – 8, any one from following: 100
1. Citizenship & Immigration Law (CL Group)
2. Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
(BL Group)
3. Forensic Science Law (CrL Group)

Total for Non-Honours Course 500


Total for Honous Course 600
Semester X
B.A.LL.B.: 10.1
Principles of Taxation Law

End Semester Marks: 80


Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks:100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction to Taxation Law 16
1.1 Tax- Meaning, Concept, Origin, Characteristics, Classification,
Fundamental Principles.
1.2 Tax system before Indian independence-ancient, medieval and
modern India
1.3 Distribution of legislative powers regarding taxation
1.4 Constitutional Safeguards regarding Taxation
1.5 Role of tax system in national economy

Unit 2: Income Tax Act, 1961 16


2.1 Concept and Mechanism of Income Tax; Definitions- Income,
Previous Year, Assessment Year, Residential Status, Receipts and
Expenditure; Distinction between Capital and Revenue; Basis of
Charge and Scope of Total Income
2.2 Heads of Income and Computation of Total Income under various
heads- Income from salaries, Income from House property, Profits
and gains from Business or Profession, Capital gains, Income
from other sources
2.3 Income which do not form part of Total Income
2.4 Clubbing Provisions, Set off and Carry forward of Losses,
Deductions; Assessment of Income of different persons; Corporate
Taxation;
2.5 Tax Deduction at Source, Tax Collection at Source, Advance Tax,
Self-Assessment Tax
2.6 Income Tax authorities: Appointment, jurisdiction, powers
2.7 Notice of demand, special provisions, refunds, appeals, revisions
and penalties
2.8 Assessment, return and best judgment assessment

Unit 3: Goods and Services Tax(GST): 16


3.1 Introduction , meaning, origin, advantages and disadvantages
3.2 Constitutional provisions and GST
3.3 GST- Implementation, Liability of the Tax Payer, Levy,
Composition Scheme, Remission of Tax
3.4 GST Council- Composition, Functions and Role
3.5 Registration Procedure
3.6 Meaning and Scope of Supply- Taxable Supply, Supply of
Goods and Supply of Services, Course or Furtherance of
Business, Special Transactions
3.7 Valuation in GST- Transaction Value, Valuation Rules
3.8 Payment of GST- Time of GST Payment, How to make
payment, Challan Generation & CPIN, TDS and TCS
Unit 4: International Taxation 16
4.1 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)
4.2 India's Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP)
4.3 Transfer Pricing
4.4 TDS rates under DTAA
4.5 Tax rates as per Income-tax Act vis-à-vis tax treaties
4.6 Utility on DTAA
4.7 .Withholding Tax

Unit 5: Miscellaneous 16
5.1 Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and
Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
5.2 Assam Agricultural Income Tax Act, 1939

Internal Assessment 20

Recommended Books:
 Atal Kumar, Taxation Laws. 3rd edition. Central Law
 Publications, Allahabad, 2016.
 Ajay Srivastava, The GST Nation - A Guide for Business
Transformation. 1st edition. Business Datainfo Publishing Co.
 Pvt. Ltd. Delhi, 2017.
 Kamal Garg, Guide to International Taxation. Bharat Law House,
New Delhi, 2016.

Semester X
B.A.LL.B.: 10.2
Public International Law

End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks:100
Marks

Unit – 1: Introduction 16
1.1 History of International Law
1.2 Definition and Nature of International Law
1.3 Subjects of International Law
1.4 Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law

Unit –2: Sources of International law and Jurisdiction 16


A. Sources of International law:

1.1 Custom
1.2 Treaties
1.3 General Assembly Resolutions
1.4 General Principles
1.5 Juristic Works
1.6 Other Sources
B. Jurisdiction:
1.7 General Concept
1.8 Principles: Territorial, Active, Passive, Protective, Universality.
1.9 International Status of High Sea, Aircraft, Antarctica and Outer Space
Unit-3: Recognition, Extradition and Law of the Sea 16
A. Recognition
3.1 Theories of Recognition
3.2 De facto, De jure recognition
3.3 Implied Recognition
3.4 Withdrawal of Recognition
3.5 Retrospective Effects of Recognition
B. Extradition
3.6 Customary Law basis
3.7 The nature of obligation
Unit – 4. Settlement of International Disputes and Treaties 16
A. Settlement of International Disputes:
4.1 Pacific Means,
4.2Coercive Means
B. Treaties:
4.3 Concept with important maxims,
4.4 Kinds,
4.5 Termination
Unit – 5. War and International Organizations 16
A. War
5.1 International Concept of war
5.2 Important Legislations on war
B. International Organizations:
5.3Concept and Kinds
5.4 League of Nations
5.5 The United Nation and its Organs
Internal Assessment: 20
Referred cases
1. Shri Krishna Sharma Vs, State of West Bengal., AIR(1954) Calcutta 591
2. Civil Air Transport Inc. Vs. Central Air Transport Corporation, (1953) AC70
3. G.B Sing Vs. Government of India, AIR 1973, S.C.. P 2667
4. Daya Sing Lahoria Vs. Union of India,AIR, S.C2001. P1716
5. Vishakha Vs. State of Rajasthan, A.I.R. 1997, S.C. P3011
6. Re Castioni Case (1981) IQB 149
7. Luther Vs., Sagor, 19210 3 KB, P 532
Recommended Books:
1. J.G. Starke: Introduction to International Law, Butterworths Law; 10th revised edition
Edition, 1987
2. Dr. H.O.Agarwal: International law & Human Right, Central Law Publication, 2017 Edition.
3. M.P.Tandon & Dr. V.KAnand : Introduction to International Law, 2014 Edition.
4. Dr.S.K .Kapoor: International Law & Human Right, Central Law Agency, 2017 Edition.
5. Starke – Introduction to International Law, Butterwod Company, 2014 Edition.
6. Oppeniheim - International Law, Oxford University Press, 2008 Edition.
7. Brownlie – Principles of International Law, Oxford University Press, 2012 Edition.
8. Shaw - International Law, Cambridge, 2012 edition.
Semester X
B.A.LL.B 10.3OP6
1.Women and Child Law
Optional- 6
End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 161.1
Women in India
1.1.1 Status of women in pre-independence period
1.1.2 Status of women in post-independence period
1.2 Women under International law-CEDAW
1.3 Women& children under Constitution of India
1.4 Feminist Jurisprudence
Unit 2: Women and Personal Laws 16
2.1 Law relating to marriage & divorce
2.2 Law relating to maintenance
2.3 Law relating to succession
2.5 Law relating to guardianship & adoption by a woman
2.6 Uniform Civil Code
UNIT 3: Child and Law 16
3.1 Protection of children from sexual offences Act, 2012
3.2 The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929
3.3 The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
3.3 National Commission for child
UNIT 4: Women & Child under Industrial Law 16
4.1 The Factories Act, 1948
4.2 The Mines Act, 1952
4.3 The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
4.4 The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
4.5 The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act,
2013
4.6 The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
4.7 The Apprentices Act, 1961
UNIT 5: Social Legislations 16
5.1 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
5.2 The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
5.3 Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994
5.4 Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Internal Assessment 20

Refereed Cases:
1. Abdul Kadir v. saliman, ILR(1886) 8ALL 149
2. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 1997 SC 3011
3. Deena v. Union of India, AIR1983SC 1155
4. Air India v. NargeshMirza, AIR1981,SC1829
5. Mohiribibi v. DharmodasGhosh, 30,CAL,532(PC)
6. M.C Mehta v. Union of India AIR 1997, SC699
7. BodhisatwaGautam v. SubhaChakraborty (1996) 1 SCC 490
Suggested Readings
nd th
1. 42 & 84 Report of Law Commission
th
2. 146 Report of Law Commission
nd th
3. 172 & 174 Report of Law Commission

Recommended Books
1. Dr. S C Tripathi, Law relating to Women & Children, Central law Agency, 2015 Edition.
2. Dr. Manjula Batra, Women & Law, 2014 Edition.
3. MamtaRao, Law relating to Women & Child, Eastern Book Company, 2015 Edition.
4. S P Sathe, Towards Gender Justice, S.N.D.T. Women's Uni- versity, 2010 Edition.
5. Dr Anjani Kant, Law relating to Women & Child, APH Publication, 2012 Edition.

Semester X
B.A.LL.B.: 10.3 OP6
2. White Collar Crime

Optional - 6
End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1 Introduction 16
1.1 Genesis of White Collar Crime.
1.2 Nature and Scope of White Collar Crime.
1.3 Growth of White Collar Crime in India and
Western Countries.
1.4 Men-srea and White Collar Crime.
1.5 Vicarious liability in White Collar Crime
1.6 Strict liability in White Collar Crime.
1.7 U.N Convention against corruption,2003

Unit 2: White Collar Crime in India 16


2.1 Corruption in government and politics
2.2 Black Money.
2.3 Judicial response to white collar crimes in India.
2.4 Cyber Crimes

UNIT –3 Corporate Crimes 16


3.9 Corporate Crimes-Meaning and Nature.
3.10 Psychological and Socio-economic Factors underlying corporate frauds.
3.11 Types of Corporate Crimes.
3.12 Judicial Attitude towards Corporate Crimes.
3.13 Offences Relating to Statutory Noncompliance under Companies Act
3.14 Vicarious Liability of Corporation

Unit 4: White Collar Crime in Certain Professions 16


4.1 Medical profession
4.2 Engineering profession
4.3 Legal profession
4.4 Educational professions
4.5 Business related White Collar Crime
4.6 Computer related White Collar Crime

Unit 5: Remedial Measures 16.


5.1Lokpal and Lokayukta Act
5.2Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
5.3Central Vigilance Commission act 2003
5.4Investigating Machinery- NIA, CBI, Special Judges Court

Reffered Cases:

1. M.MHaskot v. State of Maharastra(1978) 3 SCC 544


2. R.SNayak v. A.RAntulay,AIR 1984SC 684
3. Lucknow Development Authority v. M.K Gupta, AIR 1994 S.C 787
Scams:
4. Taj corridor scam
5. Harshadmehta scam
6. 2g spectrum scam
7. Coalgate scam

Internal Assessment: 20

Recommended Books:
1. N.V. Paranjape, Criminology and Penology, Central Law Agency, 2016 Edition.
2. Sutherland, Principles of Criminology, J.B. Lippincott, 1934 Edition.
3. Siddiqui, Criminology ,& Penology, Eastern Book Company, 2014 Edition.
4. Sethna, Society and Criminal, N.M. Tripathi; 5th edition, 2014 Edition.

Semester X
B.A.LL.B.: 10.4P3
Moot Court & Internship

Practical - 4
Full Marks: 100
Practical Assignments: 90
Viva-Voce- 10
rd th
[Moot court programme also shall start from 3 semester (in case of 3yr LL.B) and from 7 semester
(in case of 5yr B.ALL.B). There will be at least 3 Moot Courts in each of the said semester. At the end
th th
of 6 semester (in case of 3yr LL.B) and 10 Semester (in case of 5yr B.ALL.B) average marks will
be calculated out of total 30 marks by the teacher concerned. The same will be placed before the
external examiner for joint evaluation with the external examiner at the time of viva-voce]

[This paper will have three components of 30 marks each, and the fourth component will be a viva-
voce examination for 10 marks.]
Marks

Unit 1: Moot Court 30


Every student will do at least 3 (three) moot courts with 10 marks each. Each moot court
work will be on assigned problem and it will be evaluated as follows:
1.1 Written submission : 5 marks
1.2 Oral advocacy : 5 marks

Unit 2: Observance of Trial in two cases: 30


2.1 One Civil case : 15 marks
2.2 One Criminal case : 15 marks
Students in a group of not more than 10 (ten) students will attend two trials in thecourse of
the last two or three years of law course. They will maintain a record and enter the various
steps observed during their attendance on different days in the court assignment.

Unit 3: Interviewing techniques and Pre-trial preparations 30


3.1 Two interviewing sessions of clients : 15 marks
3.2 Observation of the preparation of
Documents and court papers : 15 marks
Each student will observe 2 (two) interviewing sessions of clients at the Lawyers‟ Office/
Legal Aid Office and record the proceedings in the diary which will carry 15 marks. Each
student will further observe the preparation of documents and court papers by the Advocate
and the procedure for the filing of the suit/petition. This will be recorded in the diary which
will carry 15 marks.

Viva Voce examination [on all the above three aspects] 10


Note 1: Written submissions on Moot Courts, Written Records of Observance of Trials in Courts and
Written Diaries regarding Interviewing Techniques and Pre-trial preparations must be
submitted to the teacher of this paper regularly and the teacher will evaluate those
continuously throughout the semester and award marks.

Note 2: All the evaluated works along with the list of marks awarded would be placed before the
external examiner at the time of viva-voce examination. The teacher of this paper would be
internal examiner who along with external examiner would jointly award final marks on the
above works and viva-voce.

Recommended Books:

 GangulyA.C – Civil Court Practice procedure.


 GhoshS.C:- Forms of Pleading.
 MazumderA.B – Pleading.
(Any other book as suggested by the concerned teacher)
Semester IX
B.A.LL.B.: 10.5 P4
Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

Practical - 3
Full Marks: 100
Practical Exercise: 90
Viva-Voce- 10

[Teachers of C.P.C, Cr.P.C, Evidence and Transfer of property will combinely entrusted with
the teaching of this paper, therefore, the above teachers while taking their particular content relating to
their above specified subjects which are related to drafting should teach the students how to draft
practically (with norm and forms) evolving all the prescribed items in the syllabus of this paper]

[The course will be taught through class instructions and simulation exercises, preferably with
assistance of practicing lawyers/ retired judges.

Apart from teaching the relevant provisions of law, the course will include not less than 15
practical exercises in drafting, carrying a total of 45 marks (3 marks for each) and 15 exercises in
conveyancing carrying another 45 marks (3 marks for each exercise) remaining 10 marks will be
given for viva voice. Viva Voce examination will test the understanding of legal practice in relation to
Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing.]

[No Internal assessment as distribution of 100 marks has been made by the BCI as mentioned
below]

Marks

Outline of the course:


a) Drafting – General principles of drafting and relevant substantive rules shall be taught.

b) Pleadings –
i) Pleadings in general, object of pleadings and fundamental rules of pleadings.
ii) Civil: Plaint, written statement, interlocutory application, original petition, affidavit,
execution petition, memorandum of appeal and revision, petition under Article 226 and
32 of the Constitution of India.
iii) Criminal: Complaint, criminal miscellaneous petition, bail application, memorandum of
appeal and revision.
iv) Form of Pleadings: Practical exercises on any of the 15 following topics:
15x3 = 45
 Suit for recovery under order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908.
 Suit for Permanent Injunction.
 Application for Temporary Injunction under Order 39 Rules 1 & 2 of the CPC.
 Application under Order 39, Rule 2-A of the CPC.
 Suit for Ejectment and Damages for Wrongful Use and Occupation.
  Petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights under S.9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  Petition for Judicial Separation under S.10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
 Petition for Dissolution of Marriage by Decree of Divorce under S.13 &S.13B(1) of the
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
 Petition for Grant of Probate in High Court.
  Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration.
 Contempt Petition under Ss. 11 & 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 before High
 Court.
  Writ petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India.
 Caveat under S. 148-A of CPC.
 Caveat for Special Leave Petition (Civil) under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
 Special Leave Petition (civil) under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
 Counter Affidavit in Special Leave Petition (Civil).
  Application for Bail.
 Application for Grant of Anticipatory Bail.
 Complaint under S. 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
 Application U/S. 125 of Cr.P.C.
 Special Leave Petition (Criminal) under Article 136 of the Constitution of India.
 Transfer Petition (Civil) U/S. 25 of CPC.
  Curative Petition under Articles 129, 137, 141 and 142 of the Constitution of India.
 Complaint under S. 12 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
  Written Statement to the Complaint under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
c) Conveyancing:
i) Conveyancing in general, object of conveyancing and component parts of a deed.
ii) Forms of deeds and notices: practical exercises on any fifteen of the following: -
15x3=45
 Sale deed
 Mortgage deed
 Lease deed
 Gift deed
  Promissory note
 Power of attorney – general and special power of attorney
 Will
 Trust deed
 Relinquishment deed
 Partnership deed
  Deed of dissolution partnership
 Hire-purchase agreement
 Deed of family settlement between rival claimants of an estate
 Notice of ejectment to the tenant under S. 106 of the T.P. Act., 1982
 Notice under S. 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

Viva-voce 10
Viva-voce examination of 10 marks will be mainly on the above practical works to test the
understanding of the students on the topics besides general principles of drafting, pleadings and
conveyancing.

Note 1: The Practical exercises (minimum 15 for Drafting and minimum 15 for Conveyancing)
should regularly be submitted by the students to the teacher of the paper throughout the
semester for continuous evaluation.

Note 2: The evaluated exercises along with the list of the marks awarded would be placed before the
external examiner at the time of viva-voce examination. The teacher of this paper would be
internal examiner who along with the external examiner would jointly award final marks on
the exercises and viva-voce examination.

Prescribed Legislation:

The Code of Civil Procedure. 1908, Orders VI to VIII.

Referred cases:
1. Ram Sarup Gupta vs. Bishunarayan Inter College, AIR 1987 SC 1242.
2. Hari Chand vs. Daulat Ram, AIR 1987 Sc 94.
3. Dhoom Singh vs. Prakash Ch. Sethi, 1975 (1) SCC 597.
4. Delhi Development Authority vs. Durga Chand, AIR 1973 Sc 2609.

Recommended Books:

1. M.C. Agarwal and G.C. Mogha, Mogha’s The Law of Pleadings in India, 2012 Edition
2. J.M. Srivastava and G.C. Mogha, Mogha’s The Indian Copnveyancer, 2010 Edition.
3. M.R. Mallick, Ganguly‟s, Civil Code: Practice and Procedure, Central law Agency, 2012
Edition.
4. C.R. Datta and M.N. Das, De Souza’s, Forms and Precedents of Conveyancing. 2010 Edition
5. N.S. Bindra, Conveyancing, Vol. 1-5, Law Publisher, Allahabad Law Agency, 2014 Edition.
6. ChaturvediA.N – Law of Pleading Conveyancing, 2014 edition
7. D‟souza – Conveyancing, 2015 Edition.
8. Srivastava – The Law of Drafting Pleading and Conveyancing, 2014 Edition.

Semester X
B.A.LL.B.(HONS): 10.6H8
Citizenship and Immigration Laws

Honours – 8 Constitutional Law Group


End Semester Marks: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16 1.1 Meaning and Definition of Citizenship

1.2 Citizenship under the Indian Constitutional provisions and Citizenship Act, 1955
Unit 2: Citizenship 16
2.1 Acquisition of Citizenship
2.2 Termination of Citizenship
2.3 Overseas Citizenship
2.4 Commonwealth Citizenship
Unit 3: Kinds of Citizenship 16
3.1 Single Citizenship
3.2 Dual Citizenship
3.3 Foreigners Act, 1946
Unit 4: Immigration 16
4.1 Meaning and nature of immigration.
4.2 Causes of immigration.
4.3 Effect of immigration with special reference to the State of Assam.
4.4 Relation between Illegal Immigration & Refugee
4.5 Assam Accord 1985, Immigration expulsion from Assam act 1950

Unit 5: Migration 16
5.1 Fundamental Right for movement
5.2 Migration, Growth of informal sector and quality of life:
Problems for the Indian Population
5.3 Illegal Migrations
5.3.1 Migration into Assam-Historical Background
5.3.2 Contributory factors of Illegal Migration

Internal Assessment: 20
Reffered cases:
1. Mobaik Ali Ahmed Case, AIR 1957, SC857
2. Kumar Amar Singh Case, AIR,1955, SC282
3. Bhanwaroo Khan v. Union of India, AIR2002SC1614
4. Ram Narayan Case, AIR 1955,SC 36
5. Kedar Pandey v. NarainBikram Shah AIR, 1966 SC,160
6. KirandeepKaur v. Regional Passport Officer, AIR 2006,DEL 2
Recommended Books:
1. MazharHussain, The Law relating to Foreigners, Passport and Citizenship in India, 2012
Edition.
2. Citizenship and Foreigner Act, 1955
3. Immigration Reform & Control Act, 1986
4. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis, 2015 Edition.
5. D. D. Basu, Shorter Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, 2015 Edition
6. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Company, 2016 Edition

Semester X
B.A.LL.B.(HONS): 10.6H8
Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Honours – 8 Business Law Group


End SemesterMarks: 80
Internal Assesment: 20
Total Marks: 100 Marks

Unit 1: Corporate Social responsibility 16


Social responsibility of a business firm; Social responsibility of business stakeholders
(owners, employees, consumers and community); response of Indian firms towards CSR

Unit 2: CSR and Consumer Protection 16


Consumerism, unethical issues in sales, marketing and technology; competitive strategy
Unit 3: Corporate Ethics 16
Values concepts, types and formation; principles and concepts of managerial ethics;
relevance of ethics and values in business; corruption in businesses; values of Indian
managers; factors influencing business ethics

Unit 4: Knowledge and Wisdom 16


Meaning and difference between knowledge and wisdom; wisdom workers, wisdom based
management; modern business ethics and dilemmas

Unit 5: Business and Humanism, Business and environment 16

Internal Assessment : 20

Recommended Books:

1. Velasquez (2002) – Business Ethics – Concepts and Cases, Prentice Hall, 5th edition.
2. Baxi C.V. and Prasad Ajit (2005): Corporate Social Responsibility, Excel Books.
3. KaurTripat, (2010)Values & Ethics in Management, Galgotia Publications.
4. Chakraborty, (2009)S.K. Human Values for Managers.
5. Badi, R.V. and Badi, N.V. Business Ethics, Vrinda Publications, 2010 Edition

Semester X
B.A.LL.B (Hons):10.6 H8
Forensic Science Law

Honours – 8 Criminal Law Group


End Semester: 80
Internal Assessment: 20
Total Marks: 100
Marks
Unit 1: Introduction 16
1.1 Forensic Sciences: Basics, Ethics, Rules, Laws, Procedures,
1.2 Principles & Perspectives, the Forensic Psychology
1.3 Cross Examinations, Investigating the Crime Scene (The Crime Scene and the
Collection of Evidence) under Law of Evidence;
1.4 Investigating and Processing Physical Evidence.
Unit 2: Finger Prints and forensic Science 16
2,1 Introduction to Fingerprints; History and Development of Fingerprints;
2.2 Classification of Fingerprints; Henry system of fingerprint classification;
2.3 Identifying various fingerprint patterns; Identifying individuals from fingerprint
patterns.;
2.4 Expert opinion and Fingerprints under Law of Evidence.

Unit 3: Handwritting and Signatures 16


3.1 General characteristics of handwriting, individual characteristic of handwriting,
3.2 Basic tools needed for forensic documents examination and their use,
3.3 Disguised writing and anonymous letters,
3.4 Examination of signatures, Determination of age of documents by examination of
signatures, opinion writing, reasons for opinion and cross examination under
Law of Evidence.
Unit 4: Documents 16
4.1 Classification of documents under Law of Evidence Act, 1872
4.2 Preliminary examination of documents,
4.3 Important guidelines for the collection of known writings for comparison to a
questioned documents,
4.4 Proof of E-Document and provisions of IT Act, 2000
Unit 5: Law relating to DNA 16
5.1 DNA fingerprinting
5.2 DNA Profiling and DNA Testing;
5.3 History of DNA fingerprinting; Ethics, Rules and Procedures;
5.4 Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP); Random amplified
polymorphic DNA (RAPD)
Internal Assesment 20
Referred Cases
1. Raghunathan V State of U.P. Cri. L J. 453 (SC)
2. Marachalid Chandra TukamTaleka V State of Gujarat Cri L J 5(Gruj)
3. AnatChintamanLagu V State of Bombay AIR 1960 SC 500
Referred Books
1. Science for Prosecution by Grunt J., 2010 Edition
2. Criminal Interogation by Aubruy A. S., 2011 Edition
3. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation and trial by B. R. Sharma, 2015 Edition.
4. An Outlook of Scientific Criminology by Morland, N., 2014 edition.

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