Third Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 201

Subject: Family Law-I L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: This paper aims to enable students to (i) analyse and critically understand the concept of
marriage as a social institution and compare and contrast it to its changing form such as live-in relationships
and same sex marriages; (ii) critically examine the provisions related to judicial separation, divorce and
maintenance with help of decided case laws both in Hindu and Muslim laws; and (iii) analyse it from
sociological perspective thereby understanding the importance of adoption law.

Course Outcome: The course help to (i) develop independent thinking on Uniform Civil Code in pragmatic
sense (ii) critically assess the present status of women and children in family relations; and (vi) mould
them into professionally qualified persons to handle and resolve family matters such as divorce,
maintenance, adoption, and custody of children.

Unit-I: Hindu Marriage and Dissolution (Lectures -10)

a. Institution of Marriage under Hindu Law

i. Evolution and Concept of the Institution of Marriage
ii. Forms, Validity and Voidability of Marriage
b. Matrimonial Remedies
i. Restitution of Conjugal Rights
ii. Judicial Separation
iii. Dissolution of Marriage: Theories, Forms of Divorce, Grounds
iv. Divorce by Mutual Consent
v. Irretrievable Breakdown as a Ground for Dissolution

Unit-II: Muslim Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage (Lectures -10)

a. Nikah (Muslim Marriage)

i. Definition, Object and Nature
ii. Essentials for Validity
iii. Kinds, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Muta Marriage, Distinction between Nikah and Muta
b. Dissolution of Marriage
i. Talaq: Introduction, Conditions, Modes, Talaq-i-Ahsan, Talaq-i-Hasan, Talaq-i-Biddat, Ila,
Zihar, Talaq-ul-Tafweez, Khulla, Mubarrat, Lian, Faskh
ii. Dissolution of the Muslim Marriage Act, 1939

Unit-III: Adoption, Maintenance and Guardianship (Lectures -10)

a. Adoption
i. Nature
ii. Law on adoption
iii. Conditions and Effect
iv. Ceremonies
v. Capability
vi. Effect
vii. Inter Country Adoption

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 b. Maintenance Under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
i. Definition
ii. Maintenance of Wife
iii. `Maintenance of Widowed Daughter in law
iv. Maintenance of Children and aged parents, Dependants
v. Determining Amount of Maintenance

c. Maintenance (Nafaqa)
i. Definition
ii. Maintenance of Wife
iii. Maintenance of Children and Parents
iv. Maintenance under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

d. Guardianship Under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956

i. Natural Guardian and his Powers
ii. Testamentary Guardians and Powers
iii. Certified Guardians and Powers
iv. Guardian by Affinity
v. De Facto Guardian

e. Guardianship Under Muslim Law

i. Guardianship of Person (Walayat-e-Nafs)
ii. Guardianship during Marriage (Walayat-e- Nikah)
iii. Guardianship of Property (Walayat-e- Mal)
iv. Testamentary Guardian and Powers
v. Certified Guardians and Powers
vi. De Facto Guardian

Unit -IV: Civil Marriage and Emerging trends in Family Law (Lectures-10)

a. Important Provisions of Special Marriage Act, 1954

b. Emerging Trends:
i. Surrogacy: Meaning and Types, Causes, Arguments against Surrogacy, Surrogacy Bill,
Surrogacy throughout world
ii. Live-in Relationship: Meaning, Reasons Associated, Live in Relationship in India
iii. Domestic Violence: Definition, Causal Factors, Domestic Violence Act, 2005
iv. Same Sex Marriage: Historical Background, Homosexuality: For and Against, Same sex
Marriage in India, Homosexuality and Section 377, IPC, 1860, Homosexuality and Same sex
Marriage in Other Countries

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

 Field Study
 Visit to Family Court
 Family Counselling
 Visit to CARA

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Text Books:

1. Paras Diwan, Modern Hindu Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 2019

2. Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law, Lexis Nexis India, 2018
3. Shivani Goswami, Family Law I, Central Law Publications, Allahabad, 2018
4. Mulla, Principles ofMohammadan Law, Lexis Nexis India, 2017

References:

1. M. Afzal Wani, Social Dynamics & Legal Control of Child Marriage In India, Fehmi Computers, Delhi,
2014
2. Kanwal DP Singh and Shivani Goswami (ed.), Vulnerability of Women in Contemporary Times: A
Socio-Legal Perspective, Satyam Law International, New Delhi, 2020
3. Kumud Desai & Kusum, Indian Law ofMarriage and Divorce, Lexis Nexis India, 2020
4. B.M. Gandhi, Family Law, Eastern Book Company, Delhi, 2019
5. Tahir Mahmood and Saif Mahmood, Introduction to Muslim Law, UniversalLaw Publishing, 2017
6. Aqil Ahmad, Mohammedan Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2016
7. Paras Diwan, Family Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 2018

List of Cases:

1. T. Sivakumar v. Inspector of Police, Tiruvallur Town Police Station, AIR 2012 Mad 62
2. Gullipillisowria Rai v. Bhandaru Pavani, AIR 2009 SC 1085
3. Ghulam Kubra Bibi v. Md. Shafi Mohammad Din, AIR 1940 Peshawar 2
4. Goutam Kundu v. State of West Bengal, AIR 1993 SC 2295
5. Smt. Pinki Jain v. Sh. Sanjay Jain, AIR 2005 Delhi 273
6. Parveen Mehta v. Inderjit Mehta AIR 2002 SC 2582
7. Smt. Asha Gupta Alias Anju Gupta v. Rajiv Kumar, AIR 2005 P H 134
8. Narayan Ganesh Dastane v. Sucheta Narayan Dastane, 1975 AIR 1534
9. Bipin ChanderJaisinghbhai Shah v. Prabhawati, AIR 1957 SC 176
10. Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra&Anr, AIR 2002 SC 177
11. Mohammed Ahmed v. Shah Bano and Anr., 1985 SCR (3) 84
12. ShayaraBano v. Union of India and others, 1985 (2) SCC 556
13. Danial Latifi and another v. Union of India, (2001) 7 SCC 740
14. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India, AIR 1995 SC 1531

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 Third Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 203

Subject: Law of Crimes-I L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives :The aim of this paper is to enable students to (i) build conceptual foundations of crime with
the basic underlying philosophy of the Indian Penal Code; (ii) analyze the role and importance of criminal
liability in various classes of offences (iii) understand exceptions under the criminal law; (iv) expound on
offences against State, Public tranquility etc. to maintain peace and order in the society; and (v) evaluate
criminal law jurisprudence in light of constitutional and human rights law.

Course Outcome: The course aims to (i) form independent thinking on crime and criminality as socio-
legal phenomena and its social impact; (ii) develop skillset required for criminal lawyering through PSD
activities; and (iii) Make them aware of socially relevant jurisprudential concerns.

Unit-I: Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law (Lectures-10)

a. Extent and operation of the Indian Penal Code

b. Definition of Crime
c. Constituents Elements of Crime: Actus Reus and Mens rea
d. General Explanations (Sec 6-52A)
e. Punishments (Sec 53-75), Sentencing policy in India

Unit-II: General Exceptions (Sections 76-106) (Lectures-10)

a. Mistake
b. Judicial and Executive acts
c. Accident
d. Necessity
e. Infancy
f. Insanity
g. Intoxication
h. Consent
i. Good Faith
j. Private Defense against Body and Property

Unit-III: Incoherent Forms of Crime (Lectures-10)

a. Joint and Constructive Liability, Riot (Sec. 146-148) Affray (Sec. 159-160)
b. Criminal Conspiracy
c. Attempt
d. Abetment of offences including suicide (Sec. 107-120, 305, 306)

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Unit-IV: Offences against State, Public Tranquility, Religion, Public health and Morals
(Lectures-10)
a. Waging war, (Sec. 121, 121A), Sedition (Sec. 124A)
b. Promoting enmity between different groups (Sec. 153A)
c. Offences against religion (Sec 295- 298A)
d. Offences affecting the Public Health, safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals (Sec 268-294A)
e. Public Nuisance (Sec. 268)

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

 Awareness Camp
 Moot Court
 Case Study

Text Books:

1. Glanville Williams, Text Book of Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
2. Ratanlal Dhiraj Lal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2019
(39thEdn.)
3. K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2017(6thEdn.)
4. K.I. Vibhute, PSA Pillai’s Criminal Law, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2019 (14thEdn.)

References:

1. J.W. Cecil Turner, Russel on Crime, Vol I &2, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
2. Glanville Williams, Text Book of Criminal Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2012
3. Ratanlal Dhiraj Lal, The Indian Penal Code, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur,
2019(39thEdn.)
4. K.D. Gaur, Textbook on Indian Penal Code, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 2017(6thEdn.)
5. H.S. Gour, Penal Law of India, Law Publishers, Allahabad, 2018 (11thEdn.)
6. John Dawson Mayne, Mayne’s Criminal law of India, Gale, Making of Modern Law, (A Cenage
Company, USA, 2013
7. Bare Act of Indian Penal Code, 1860

List of Cases:

1. Nathu Lal v. State of Madhya Pradesh, AIR 1966 SC 43.

2. Basdev v. State ofPepsu, AIR 1956 SC 488.
3. SukarooKobiraj v. The Empress (1887) ILR 14 Cal 566.
4. State ofMaharasthra v. Mayer Hans Goerge, AIR 1965bSC 722.
5. State of West Bengal v. Shew Mangal Singh and Ors., 1981 AIR 1917.
6. R. v. Dudley and Stephans (1884) 14 QBD 273.
7. Barendra Kumar Ghose v. King-Emperor, AIR 1924 Cal 545.
8. Ulla Mahapatra v. The King, AIR 1950 Ori 261.
9. R. v. Daniel McNaughten (1843) 8 E.R. 718.
10. R. v. Shivpuri (1966) 2 All ER 334 (HL).

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 Third Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 205

Subject: Constitutional Law-II L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: This paper aims to: (i) orient students on constitutional rights and duties including expansive
judicial interpretation of various rights, enforcement and remedies for their violations;(ii) enable students
to critically appreciate the interface between fundamental rights and directive principles of state policies;
and (iii) develop rational thinking while dealing with the various Constitutional issues.

Course Outcome: The course is designed to (i) Sensitize students about the vulnerable groups’ rights and
the related constitutional protections; (ii)apprise students about the ideals and objectives of good
governance incorporated in Constitution; and (iii) change their perception towards violations of
constitutional rights taking place in society through concepts like public interest litigation and various writs.

Unit-I: Fundamental Rights – I (Lectures-12)

a. Evolution of Concept of Fundamental Rights

b. Definition of ‘State’ for Enforcement of Fundamental Rights: Justifiability of Fundamental Rights,
Doctrine of Eclipse, Severability, Waiver
c. Right to Equality (Articles14-18): Doctrine of Reasonable Classification and the Principle of
Absence of Arbitrariness, Legitimate Expectations, Principle of Compensatory Discrimination
4. Fundamental Freedom (Article 19): Freedom of Speech and Expression, Freedom of Press, Judicial
Interpretation of Article19; Reasonable Restrictions (Article19 clause (2)to(6))

Unit-II: Fundamental Rights – II (Lectures-15)

a. Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Articles 20-22): Scope and Content
b. Right to Education (Article 21A): RTE Act, 2009
c. Right against Exploitation (Articles23-24): Forced Labour, Child Employment and Human
Trafficking
d. Freedom of Religion (Articles 26-28)
e. Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29-30)

Unit-III: Right to Constitutional Remedies (Lectures-7)

a. Article 32 and Article 226

b. Writ Jurisdiction, Its Genesis
c. Writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition and Quo-warranto
d. Public Interest Litigation

Unit-IV: Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties (Lectures-06)

a. Nature and Justifiability of the Directive Principles of State Policies

b. Detailed Analysis of Directive Principles (Articles 37-51)
c. Fundamental Duties

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PSDA (Prof1essional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

 Visit to Supreme Court of India/NHRC/NCW

 Drafting of a Writ Petition
 Research for a PIL
 Awareness about Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens

Text Books:

1. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency, Lucknow & Delhi, 2017
2. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis. New Delhi, 2018

References:

1. D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, Inida, 2018
2. H. M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., Delhi, , 2013(Reprint)
3. Glanville Austin, Indian Constitution-Cornerstone of the Nations, Oxford University Press, UK, 1999
4. P.M. Bakshi, The Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., Delhi, 2015

List of Cases:

1. Rajasthan State Electricity Board v.Mohan Lal and Ors., AIR 1967 SC 1857
2. Sukhdev Singh &Ors. v. Bhagatram Sardar Singh Raghuvanshi &Anr., AIR 1975 SC 1331
3. SabhajitTewaryv. U.O.I and Ors., AIR 1975 SC 1329
4. Ramana Dayaram Shetty v. The International Airport Authyof Ind & Or., AIR 1979 SC 1628
5. Ajay Hasia and Ors. v. Khalid Mujib Sehravardi and Ors., AIR 1981 SC 487
6. State of West Bengal v. Anwar Ali Sarkar and Anr.,AIR 1952 SC 75
7. MR Balaji v. State of Mysore, AIR 1963 SC 649
8. Devadasanv. Union of India, AIR 1964 SC 179
9. E.P. Royappav. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1974 SC 555
10. Air India v. Nergesh Meerza (1981) 4 SCC 335
11. D.S. Nakara v. Union of India, AIR 1983 SC 130
12. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, 1992 Supp.2 SCR 454
13. Vishaakhav.State of Rajasthan, AIR 1997 SC 3011
14. Ashok Kumar Thakur v. Union of India, 2008 6 SCC 1.
15. Bennet Coleman Co v. UOI, AIR 1973 SC 106
16. R Rajgopalv. St of TN AIR, 1995 SC 264
17. Justice K.S. Puttaswamyv. Union of India, AIR 2017 SC 4161
18. Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala, 2018 SCC Online 1690
19. Joseph Shine v. Union of India, AIR 2018 SC 4898
20. Pramati Educational & Cultural Trust v. Union of India,(2014) 8 SCC 1

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 Third Semester

LLB Paper Code: BA LLB 207

Subject: History -II: Rise and Growth of L5 PSDA1 C5
Indian National Movement

Objectives: The objective of the course is to (i) impart in-depth knowledge to students on the historical
movements that shaped the present India and various political and socio-religious thoughts that facilitated
the historical reform movements in India; (ii) provide a critical understanding amongst students on the
Indian freedom struggle and the relevance of a non-violent mass movement for independence; (iii) enable
them to reflect on the contributions by Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi during the pre-independent
struggle; and (iv) make them appreciate contributions by these two leaders and also B R Ambedkar and
Nehru for the creation of an Indian Nation state.

Course Outcome: The course outcome is to (i) learn to appreciate the present constitution and
representative democracy; and (ii) understand the contemporary challenges of the present Indian state and
its governance.

Unit I: Colonialism and its impact (Lectures-08)

a. Nationalism, Colonialism and Imperialism

b. Modern Indian Historiography: Imperialist School (including the Orientalist and Utilitarian
Thought), Nationalist, Marxist, Marxist-Nationalist, Subaltern, Communalist and Regional
Histories
c. Impact of Colonial Rule on Indian Economy
d. Socio-religious reform movements in the Nineteenth Century: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj,
Vivekanand and R K Mission, Jotiba Phule’s lower caste movement, Parsi and Muslim Reform
Movements

Unit II: Early Years of Indian National Movement (Lectures-08)

a. Revolt of 1857 and its Impact

b. Causes for the rise of Indian Nationalism and the social basis of Indian National Movement
c. Indian National Congress: Its Genesis, Aims and Objectives
d. Moderates and Extremists, Partition of Bengal, Swadeshi Movement, Lucknow Pact

Unit III: Revolutionary Movements and Mass Struggle (Lectures-12)

a. The First World War and its Effect on India

b. Emergence of Mahatma Gandhi: Non-cooperation and Khilafat Movement, Civil Disobedience
Movement and Quit India Movement
c. The rise of revolutionary and socialist ideas: contribution of Gadar Movement, HSRA, Bose and
Nehru
d. Second World War and Transfer of Power: The Simla Conference, The Cabinet Mission Plan,
Lord Mountbatten’s Plan

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UNIT-IV: Post-colonial India (Lectures-12)

a. Growth of Communalism and Partition

b. Postcolonial Readings of Gandhi, Bhagat Singh and B.R. Ambedkar
c. Nehru’s India: An Idea of a Nation State (1947-1962)
d. Challenges of a Nation State: Left Politics, Populism and Emergency, Liberalization and Rise of
New Political Organizations

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hrs/Week

 Seminar on Changing Religious Traditions in modern times

 Retrospective of films on Partition: Pinjar, 1947: The Earth, Garam Hawa, Mammo
 Research paper/Workshop on Gender and Modernity
 Discussion on the contribution of Women Social Reformers: PanditaRamabai, Savitribai Phule
 Visit to Mutiny Memorial near Bara Hindu Rao hospital and make the students
 understand the changing meanings of monuments.
 Reading of The Trial of Bhagat Singh: Politics of Justice by A.G. Noorani

Text Books:

1. Bipan Chandra, India’s Struggle for Independence, Penguin India, 2016 (Reprint)
2. Sekhar Bandyopadhyay, From Plassey to Partition and After: A History of Modern India, Paperback,
Orient Blackswan, Delhi, 2015
3. Ramachandra Guha, India after Gandhi: The History of the World’s Largest Democracy, Macmillan
India, 2009
4. Bipan Chandra, Mridula & Aditya Mukherjee, India Since Independence, Penguin India, 2008
5. Sumit & Tanika Sarkar, Women and Social Reform Movement in India: A Reader, Indiana University
Press, Indiana, 2008 (Paperback)

References:

1. Sabyasachi Bhattacharya (ed.), Approaches to History: Essays in Indian Historiography, Primus Books,
Delhi, 2013
2. A.R. Desai, Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Sage Publications India Private Limited, Sixth
edition, 2016
3. Bipan Chandra, Nationalism and Colonialism, Orient Blackswan Private Limited , New Delhi,1981.
4. Bipan Chandra, Communalism in Modern India, HarAnand Publications, New Delhi, 2009.
5. K.N.Panikkar, Culture, Ideology, Hegemony: Intellectuals and Social Consciousness in Colonial India,
Anthem South Asian Studies,London & New York, 2002
6. Gyanendra Pandey, Construction of Communalism in Colonial North India, Oxford University Press,
2012 (3rdEdn.)
7. Shahid Amin, Event, Metaphor, Memory: Chauri-Chaura, 1922-1992, University of California Press,
1995
8. Sunil Khilnani, The Idea of India, Penguin India, 2004
9. Ania Loomba, Colonialism/Postcolonialism, Routledge India, 1992
10. David Ludden, India and South Asia: A Short History (Including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka), One World Publications, Oxford, UK, 2004

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 Third Semester

LLB Paper Code: BA LLB 209

Subject: Economics-II: Macro Economic Analysis L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: The objective of this course is to enable the students: (i) to develop critical thinking on
behaviour of overall economy and individual units, and on wide range economic phenomena such as
fluctuations, inflation, and deflation; (ii) to test, compare, and quantify macroeconomic theories including
theories of money and banking, (iii) to familiarise with principles of public finance and interface between
business cycles, poverty and unemployment.

Course Outcome: The successful completion of this course will impart the student’s (i) knowledge,
ability and skill to examine how economy of a country works, relate it with economies of other countries
in the world and accurately predict economic future. (ii)The knowledge and skill, in addition to the legal
skills, is essential for corporate and business management in financial sectors including banking,
investment and insurance. (iii)This course fulfills specialist requirements in the Law programme.

Unit-I: Overview of Macroeconomics (Lectures-10)

a. Interdependence of micro and macro economics

b. Development of macroeconomics-Schools of Thought-Classical, Keynesian and Post-Keynesian
c. Goals of macroeconomic policy
d. Basic concepts-Stocks and Flows, National Product and Domestic Product, Aggregate
Consumption, Circular Flow of Income
e. Alternative measures of National Output, Real and Nominal GNP
f. The Principle of Effective Demand-Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply

Unit-II: Theory of Money and Banking (Lectures-10)

a. Functions for money, classification, supply and demand for money

b. Effects of money on output and prices
c. Inflation and deflation
d. Monetary policy
e. Money markets and capital markets
f. Commercial Banking-functions organization and operations
g. Central Banking- functions and credit control
h. Non-Banking Financial Institutions-meaning, role; distinction between banks and NBFI

Unit-III: Principles of Public Finance (Lectures-10)

a. Tax system- its meaning and classification

b. Public Finance vs. Private Finance
c. Fiscal Policy- concept, objectives and instruments
d. Central Budget
e. Burden of deficits and debts

Unit-IV: Poverty, Business Cycles and Unemployment (Lectures-10)

a. Concept, causes and policy measures of poverty

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 b. Features of business cycles
c. Economic interpretation of unemployment

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

❖ Class room discussion on the trade-off between different economic goals/ Exercises on stock and
flow variables/ Case Study on Business Cycles
❖ Symposium on Various Development Models/ Role of Economic Planning
❖ Presentations on comparative analysis of Budgets/ Class room seminar/ discussion on fiscal deficit
and debt: implication for growth

Text Books:

1. D.N. Dwivedi, Macroeconomics, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, Delhi (Latest Edn.)

2. E. Shapiro, Macroeconomic Analysis, Tata Mc Graw-Hill, Delhi, 1996
3. M.L. Seth. Money, Banking, International Trade and Public Finance, Lakshmi Narian Agarwal
Educational Publishers, India (8thEdn.)

References:

1. K.K.Dewett, Modern EconomicTheory, S Chand Amp Co., Delhi, 2006

2. H.L. Bhatia, Public Finance, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Noida, 2017 (29th Edn.)
3. S.K. Mishra and V.K. Puri, ModernMacroeconomicTheory, Himalaya Publishing House (Latest
Edn.)
4. M.L. Jhingan, Macroeconomic Theory, Vrinda Publications P. Lt., Delhi, 2016 (13th Edn.)

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 Third Semester

BA LLB Paper Code: BA LLB 211

Subject: Political Science –II: Political Systems and Political Thought L5 PSDA1 C5

Objective: This course aims to enable students to: (i) differentiate among multiple forms of governments
and ideologies; (ii) reflect on the ideas and practices related to democracy; (iii) explore contemporary issues
by exposing the students to theories of comparative politics; and (iv) evaluate different western and Indian
political science perspectives in the context of politico-legal experiences.

Course Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to (i) outline a vision of politics in areas such as justice and
democracy; (ii) be in a position to critically evaluate law, policy and power dynamics in contemporary
times; and (iii) apply political acumen to contemporary legal cases.

Unit-1: Types of Government (Lectures-10)

a. Democracy: Concept, Features, Merits and Demerits

b. Forms of democracy: India and USA- Comparative Study
c. Mobocracy (in brief/a passing reference) and Constitutional Democracy
d. Federal form of Government: Concept, Features, Merits and Demerits
e. Confederal and Quasi Federal Form(IndianFederalism)
f. Decentralization and Local Self Government

Unit II: Constitution and Sovereignty (Lectures-12)

a. Constitution: Purpose, Features and classification, Indian Constitution (Distinctive features)

b. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles (Relationship)
c. Relationship between Rights and Duties
d. Sovereignty: Definition and Types (Political, Popular and Legal)
Sovereignty and Constitutional Law - Sovereignty in International Law and Globalisation

Unit III: Political Ideologies (Lectures-10)

a. Liberalism: Concept, Elements and Criticisms; Types: Classical and Modern

b. Socialism: Concept, Elements and Criticisms; Schools of Socialism: Fabianism, Syndicalism and
Guild Socialism
c. Marxism and Concept of State
d. Totalitarianism: Concept, Elements and Criticisms; Types: Fascism and Nazism
e. Feminism: Political Dimensions

Unit IV: Political Thought (Lectures-12)

a. Aristotle on Government and Citizenship
b. Rawls on Distributive Justice
c. Gandhi’s Concept of State, Swaraj and Nationalism
d. Tagore’s Nationalism
e. Nehruvian Socialism
f. Ambedkar on Social Justice and Democracy

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  Parliamentary debate on Centre- State relationship
 Debates on Contemporary Issues
PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities): 1 Hr/Week

Text Books:

1. R. Bhargava, What is Political Theory: An Introduction, Pearson Longman, New Delhi, 2008
2. Andrew Heywood, Political Ideologies: An Introduction, Macmillan International Higher Education,
London, 2017 (6th Edn.)
3. D. D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis, New Delhi, 2012

References:

1. R. Bellamy, ‘Introduction: The Demise and Rise of Political Theory’, in R. Bellamy (ed.) Theories and
Concepts of Politics, Manchester University Press, New York, pp. 1-14,1993
2. Andrew Heywood, Politics, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, 2011
3. U. Baxi, ‘The Judiciary as a Resource for Indian Democracy’, Seminar, Issue 615, pp. 61-67, 2010
4. L. Rudolph and S. Rudolph, ‘Judicial Review Versus Parliamentary Sovereignty’, in Explaining Indian
Institutions: A Fifty Year Perspective, 1956-2006: Volume 2: The Realm of Institutions: State
Formation and Institutional Change, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, pp. 183-210, 2008
5. O.P. Gauba, An Introduction to Political Theory, Macmillan, Delhi, 2009
6. M. Singh, and R. Saxena (eds.), ‘Towards Greater Federalization,’ in Indian Politics:
Constitutional Foundations and Institutional Functioning, PHI Learning Private Ltd., Delhi, pp. 166-
195, 2011
7. P. DeSouza, ‘Decentralization and Local Government: The Second Wind of Democracy in India’, in Z.
Hasan, E. Sridharan and R. Sudarshan (eds.) India’s Living Constitution: Ideas, Practices and
Controversies, Permanent Black, New Delhi, pp. 370-404, 2002
8. V. Mehta and T. Pantham (eds.), ‘A Thematic Introduction to Political Ideas in Modern India: Thematic
Explorations, History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian civilization’ Vol. 10, Part: 7, Sage
Publications, New Delhi, pp. xxvii-ixi,2006
9. V. Rodrigues, ‘Good society, Rights, Democracy Socialism’, in S. Thorat and Aryama (eds.), Ambedkar
in Retrospect - Essays on Economics, Politics and Society, IIDS and Rawat Publications, Jaipur & Delhi,
2007
10. A. Nandy, ‘Rabindranath Tagore & Politics of Self’, in Illegitimacy of Nationalism, Oxford University
Press, Delhi, pp. 1-50,1994

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