SEMESTER-I

LAW OF CRIMES (INDIAN PENAL CODE) –I

Note:
1. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class at
the time of launching of the course.

2. The examiner is required to set nine questions in all. The first question will be compulsory
consisting of ten short questions covering the entire syllabus. In addition, eight more questions will
be set comprising two questions from each unit. The students shall be required to attempt five
questions in all selecting one question from each unit in addition to compulsory Question No. 1.
The compulsory question will carry 20 marks and all questions shall carry 15 marks each.

UNIT-I
Crime: Definition, Nature, Elements of Crime, Stages of Crime, Territorial Jurisdiction; (Section 1-5),
General Explanation (Section 6-52-A); Punishments (Section 53-75), General Exceptions (Section 76-
106), Abetment (Section 107-120)
UNIT-II

Criminal Conspiracy (Section 120-A, 120-B); Offences against the State (Section 121-124-A); Offences
against the Public Tranquility (Section-141-160); Offences by or relating to Public Servants (Section 161-
171)

UNIT-III
Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants (Section 172-190); False Evidence (Section 191-
193), Offences affecting life (Section 299-311)

UNIT-IV
Causing miscarriage, etc. (Section 312-318); Hurt and Grievous hurt (Section 319-338)
Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement (Section 339-341).

Leading Case:
1. Kehar Singh and others v. The State (Delhi Adm.) 1989 Cr. L.J.I. (SC)
2. Gyan Kaur v. State of Punjab, (1996) 2 SCC 648
3. Shri Bodhistwa Gautam v. Miss Subhra Charkroborty, AIR 1996 SC 922
4. Lily Thomas v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 1650

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Gour, H.S. : The Penal Laws of India
2. Raju, V.B. : Commentaries on the Indian Penal Code, 1860
3. Singh, Jaspal : Indian Penal Code, 1860
4. Nelson, Reginald A. : The Indian Penal Code, 1860
5. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal : The Indian Penal Code, 1860
6. Bhattacharya, T. : Indian Penal Code, 1860
7. Tandon, M.P. : Indian Penal Code, 1860

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 LAW OF CONTRACT –I
(Paper-II, Code: LLB-102)

Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours

Note:
1. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class at
the time of launching of the course.

2. The examiner is required to set nine questions in all. The first question will be compulsory
consisting of ten short questions covering the entire syllabus. In addition, eight more questions will
be set comprising two questions from each unit. The students shall be required to attempt five
questions in all selecting one question from each unit in addition to compulsory Question No. 1.
The compulsory question will carry 20 marks and all questions shall carry 15 marks each.

UNIT-I
General features and nature of contractual obligations; Freedom of contract; contracts by Central and State
Governments (Art. 299 of the Indian Constitution); Standard and Printed forms of contract - Their nature
and unilateral character. Agreement and Contract - Definitions and essential elements, Proposal and
Acceptance- Definition, their communication and revocation, postal, telephone and telex Communication
(Section 2-9) ; Proposal and invitation for proposal; General offer; cross- offer, Standing offer.

UNIT-II
Capacity to contract- meaning-incapacity arising out of unsound mind; Minor’s Agreement-Nature and
scope definition of minor; Necessaries supplied to a minor, Minor’s Agreement and Estoppel; Agreement
beneficial and detrimental to the minor; ratification of minor’s Agreement (Section 10-12, 68), Consent and
Free consent – Definition and need of free consent, Viodability of Agreement without free consent (Section
19), factors vitiating free consent (Section 19A), Coercion – Definition – essential elements; doctrine of
duress; Coercion and duress (Section15), Undue influence – Definition – Essential elements, Illustrations of
undue influence, Agreement with Pardanashin women (Section16), Misrepresentation : Definition,
misrepresentation of law and of fact, their effects and illustration (Section18), Fraud – Definition – essential
elements – when does silence amounts to fraud ? Active concealment of facts – importance of intention.
Fraud and misrepresentation (Section17). Mistake – Definition – Mistake of fact and mistake of Law – Effect
of mistake (Section 20-22)

Consideration – nudum pactum, its need, meaning essential elements; privity of contract with Exceptions,
adequacy of consideration, past, executed and executory consideration, Exception to consideration
(Section –2(d) and 25)
Unlawful Agreements:- Lawful and unlawful considerations and objects; Void, Voidable and unlawful
agreements and their effects.

UNIT-III
Void Agreements:-
Agreements without consideration (Section-25), Agreement in restraint of marriage (Section-26),
Agreement in restraint of trade with exceptions (Section-27), Agreement in restraint of legal proceedings
with exceptions (Section –28), Uncertain Agreements (Section-29), Wagering Agreement – Definition
and essentials, with exceptions (Section-30), Continengent contracts – Definition and Enforcement
(Section-31-36), Performance of Contracts, Joint promises, time and place of performance (Section 37-
50), Reciprocal Promises – Their meaning, scope and performance (Section-51-54), Time – when
essence of contract - meaning and illustrations (Section-55), Impossibility of Performance – meaning
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and scope; Doctrine of Frustration with illustrations (Section –56), Appropriation of payments (Section
59-61);Contracts which need not be performed – novation, recission and alteration of contract,
dispensation and remission of performance (Section 62-67).Quasi Contracts or certain relations
resembling those created by contract(Section 68-72).Breach of contract, anticipatory breach and
consequences of breach, Damages – remoteness of damage, measures of damages, Kinds of damages,
penalty and Liquidated damages (Section-73-75).

UNIT-IV

Specific Relief – Meaning and General Principles. Specific performance of contracts – Contracts
specifically enforceable, parties in relation to specific performance (Section 9-25);Rectification and
cancellation of instruments (Section 26,31-33) Rescission of contracts (Section 27-30)

Leading Case :

1. Bhagwandas Goverdhandas Kedia v. Girdhari Lal Purshotamdas & Co. AIR 1966 SC 543
2. M.C. Chacko v. State Bank of Travancore, A.I.R. 1970 SC 504
3. Gujarat Bottling Co. Ltd. v. Coca-Cola Company, A.I.R. 1995 SC 2372
4. State of West Bengal v. B.K. Mondal & Sons., A.I.R. 1962 SC 779
5. State of M.P. v. Mangilal Sharma, A.I.R. 1998 SC 743.

Statutory Material

1. The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Section 1-75)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Anson’s : Law of Contract
2. Chaturvedi A.N. : Lectures on Indian Contract Act, 1872
3. Desai, S.T. : Indian Contract Act, 1872
4. Pollock & Mulla : Indian Contract and Specific Relief Acts
5. Avtar Singh : Law of Contract

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 FAMILY LAW-I
(Paper-III, Code: LLB-103)

Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours

Note:
1. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class
at the time of launching of the course.

2. The examiner is required to set nine questions in all. The first question will be compulsory
consisting of ten short questions covering the entire syllabus. In addition, eight more questions
will be set comprising two questions from each unit. The students shall be required to attempt
five questions in all selecting one question from each unit in addition to compulsory Question
No. 1. The compulsory question will carry 20 marks and all questions shall carry 15 marks
each.

UNIT-I
Hindu Law & Its Sources, Schools of Hindu Law, Hindu Joint Family, Features of Mitakshra and
Dayabhaga Joint Families, Coparcenary, Classification of Property, Karta of Joint Family, Position,
Liabilities and Powers of Karta. Karta’s powers of Alienation, Coparcener’s Power of Alienation,
Coparcener’s Right to Challenge Improper Alienation, Alienee’s Rights and Remedies

Leading Case Harihar Prasad Vs Balmika Prasad AIR 1975 SC 733

UNIT-II
Concept of Hindu Marriage-Its Evolution and nature, The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and its
application: Essential Conditions for valid Hindu Marriage, Ceremonies of Marriage, Registration of
Hindu Marriages, Remedy of Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Void and Voidable Marriages, Judicial
Separation and Divorce, Grounds for Divorce and Judicial Separation, Fair Trial Rule, Legitimacy of
Children, Jurisdiction, Bars to Matrimonial Remedies, Ancillary Reliefs, Permanent Alimony and
Maintenance, Custody etc. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.

Leading Case Kailashwati Vs Ayodhya Parkash AIR 1977 PLR 216

UNIT-III
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Effects of the Hindu (Succession) Amendment Act 2005, Rules of
Succession to the Property of Hindu Male, Succession to the Property of Hindu Female, Succession to the
Mitakshara Coparcener’s Interest, General Rules of Succession, Partition, Subject Matter of Partition,
Persons who have a Right to Partition & Right to Share, Persons who are entitled to Share if Partition
takes place, Modes of Partition, How Partition is effected, Partial Partition, Reopening of Partition, Re-
Union.

Leading Case Raghuvamma Vs Chenchamma AIR 1964 SC 136

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 UNIT-IV
The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956: Concept of Minority and Guardianship, Natural
Guardians and their Powers, Testamentary Guardian, Appointment and Powers, Certified Guardian,
Defecto Guardian, Guardian By Affinity, The Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956: Nature of
Adoption, Essential Conditions for Valid Adoption, Effects of Adoption, Registration of Adoption,
Maintenance As Personal Obligation, Maintenance of Dependents, Quantum of Maintenance,
Maintenance as a Charge on Property

Leading Cases G. Appaswami Chettiar Vs R.Sarangapani AIR 1978 SC 1051

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Mulla - Principles of Hindu Law
2. Paras Diwan - Modern Hindu Law
3. Mayne’s - Hindu Law and Usage
4. U.P.D.Kesari - Modern Hindu Law
5. Basant Kumar Sharma - Modern Hindu Law
6. E.L. Bhagirath Rao - Marriage Laws & Family Courts Act
7. Kusum - Lectures on Family Law, Vol. I &II

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 CONSTITUTION LAW OF INDIA –I
(Paper-IV, Code: LLB-104)

Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours

Note:
1. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class
at the time of launching of the course.

2. The examiner is required to set nine questions in all. The first question will be compulsory
consisting of ten short questions covering the entire syllabus. In addition, eight more questions
will be set comprising two questions from each unit. The students shall be required to attempt
five questions in all selecting one question from each unit in addition to compulsory Question
No. 1. The compulsory question will carry 20 marks and all questions shall carry 15 marks
each.

UNIT-I
Preamble; Citizenship; Fundamental Rights in General (Article 12-13); Right to Equality (Article 14-18)
Right to Freedom (Article 19)
UNIT-II
Right to Freedom (Article 20, 21, 22); Right against Exploitation Article 23-24)
Right to Freedom of Religion (Article 25-28); Cultural and Educational Rights (Article 29-30)
UNIT-III
Right to Property (Article 300-A, 31A-31-B); Fundamental duties (Article 51A)
Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 36-51). Writ Jurisdiction (Article 32 & 226)
UNIT-IV
Independence of the Judiciary; Supreme Court of India-Establishment jurisdiction and Powers (Article
124-145); High Courts in the States (Article 214-231)
Public Interest Litigation

Leading Cases:
1. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 477
2. Valsamma Paul v. Cochin University, AIR 1996 SC 1011
3. Gaurav Jain v. Union of India, AIR 1997 SC 3021.
4. Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association v. Union of India AIR 1994 SC 268

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1. Basu, D.D. : Constitution of India.
2. Chander Pal : Centre-State Relations and Co-operative Federation.
3. Chander Pal : State Autonomy in Indian Federation
4. Diwan, Paras : Constitution of India.
5. Gupta, R.K. : Centre-State Fiscal Relations under Indian constitution.
6. Jain, M.P. : Indian Constitutional Law.
7. Seervai, H.M. : Constitutional Law of India, Vol. I,II & III.

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 LAW OF TORTS INCLUDING MV ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
(Paper-V, Code: LLB-105)

Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours

Note:
1. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class
at the time of launching of the course.

2. The examiner is required to set nine questions in all. The first question will be compulsory
consisting of ten short questions covering the entire syllabus. In addition, eight more questions
will be set comprising two questions from each unit. The students shall be required to attempt
five questions in all selecting one question from each unit in addition to compulsory Question
No. 1. The compulsory question will carry 20 marks and all questions shall carry 15 marks
each.

UNIT- I
Definition, nature and development of Tort, General Defenses, Capacity, Remedies, Damages, Claim,
Compensation, General conditions of tortious liability, General conditions negating tortious liability

UNIT - II
Trespass to person.
Battery, Assault and False Imprisonment
Malicious Prosecution, Defamation
Trespass to goods.
Death in Relation to Tort

UNIT - III
Liability for dangerous premises, chattels and animals
Trespass to immovable property
Nuisance
Negligence including contributory negligence
Vicarious Liability, Vicarious Liability of State
Strict Liability, Absolute Liability
Remoteness of Damage
UNIT - IV
Compensating provisions under Motor Vehicle Act, 1988;
Compulsory Insurance, Nature and Extent of Insurer’s liability, Insurer’s liability for use of the vehicle in
public place, claims tribunal.
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (with latest Amendments)
Meaning, Scope and Importance
Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies (Section 9-25)
Remedies and Penalties (Section 26-27)

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Leading Cases:
i) Lucknow Development Authority v. M.K.Gupta, AIR 1994 S.C.787
ii) Rudul Shah v. State of Bihar, AIR 1983 S.C. 1086
iii) Ratlam Municipality v. Virdhichand, AIR 1980 S.C.1622
iv) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 S.C.1086
v) K.S.R.T.C. v. Arun, AIR 2004 Kant. 149 (F.B.).
v) Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha & Others, AIR 1996 S.C.550

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Aggarwal, V.K. : Consumer Protection Law & Practice
2. Bangia, R.K. : Law of Torts
3. Desai, Kumud : Law of Torts (An outline with Cases)]
4. Garg, O.P. : The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
5. Kapoor, S.K. : Law of Torts
6. Nayak, R.K. : Consumer Protection.
7. Pillai, P.S. Atehuthen : Law of Torts
8. Ratanlal & Dhiraj lal : Law of Torts
9. Salmond & Heuston : Law of Torts
10. Sarraf, D.N. : Law of Torts
11. Singh, Avtar : Law of Consumer Protection

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 SEMINARS ON LEGAL ISSUES-I
(Paper-VI, Code: LLB-106)

Max. Marks: 50

Note : Each student will make presentation on any topic given to him/her for presentation
and the assessment will be made by a Committee consisting of not less than two
teachers. The Committee will be constituted by the Chairman of the Department or
the Principal of the College as the case may be. The marks will be awarded on the
basis of hand-written assignment, presentation before the class, communication skills
and question-answer handling by the presenter before the Committee.

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