Ordinance LLB (3 Yrs) From 2021-22

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KUMAUN UNIVERSITY, NAINITAL

ORDINANCE

LL.B. PROGRAMME
(Duration – 3 Years)
Effective from 2021– 22 Session
(Website: www.kunainital.ac.in)
LL.B. Programme
(Choice Based Credit System)
Curriculum effective from 2021-22 Session
1) Title of the Programme: LL.B.

2) Preamble of the Syllabus :


LL.B. is a programme of Kumaun University of Uttarakhand. The choice based credit system to be
implemented through this curriculum, would allow students to develop a strong footing in the
fundamentals and specialize in the disciplines of his/her liking and abilities. The students pursuing this
Programme would have to develop an in-depth understanding of various aspects of the subject.

3) Programme Objectives:
1. To impart knowledge in the specific areas of law, to gain advanced insight into the subjects.
2. To analyze and evaluate the current legal issues and propose solutions.
3. To prepare them for taking up Law as a career.
4. To contribute to society through legal aid and awareness camps.
5. To inculcate Research ethics and thereby contribute to the holistic development of the students.

4) Programme Outcomes:
1. To demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts, principles, doctrines, and theories in their
respective specializations.
2. To enhance their advocacy and legal research skills and aid them to contribute to the legal profession.
3. To apply the skills of interpretation in advocacy and policy making.
4. To enhance their presentation and research abilities.

5) Programme Specific Outcomes:


1. To enable an understanding of the basic concepts and contemporary legal developments in Criminal
Law and Intellectual Property Laws.
2. To enhance advocacy and legal research skills.
3. To assess and contribute to policy making/advocacy through fresh perspectives that arises out of the
comparative study of the systems.
4. To develop a sharper academic acumen and will be able to contribute to academic research and
publications.

6) Definitions:
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires –
a. ‘Departmental Committee’ means the Committee constituted under the Statute.
b. ‘Academic Session’ means four consecutive (two odd + two even) Semesters.
c. ‘Choice Based Credit System’ (CBCS) provides choice for students to select from the prescribed
courses as offered by the University.
d. ‘Course’ is a component of a programme. All courses need not carry the same weightage. Courses
define learning objectives and learning outcomes. A course may be designed to comprise lectures /
tutorials / clinical work / field work / outreach activities / project work / vocational training / viva /
seminars / term courses / assignments / presentations / self-study etc. or a combination of some of
these.
e. ‘Core course’ means a course that the student admitted to a particular programme must
successfully complete to receive the Degree and which cannot be substituted by any other course.
For this purpose, all courses other than Specialization / Choice Based Elective, are considered as Core
courses.
f. ‘Credit Based Semester System’ (CBSS) prescribes the requirement for awarding a degree certificate
in terms of number of credits to be completed by the students.
g. ‘Credit Point’ is the product of grade point and number of credits for a course.
h. ‘Cumulative Grade Point Average’ (CGPA) is a measure of overall cumulative performance of a
student in all semesters. The CGPA is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various
courses in all semesters and the sum of the total credits of all courses in all the semesters. It is
expressed up to two decimal places.
i. ‘Grade Point’ is a numerical weight allotted to each letter grade on a ten points scale.
j. ‘Letter Grade’ is an index of the performance of students in a course. Grades are denoted by letters
O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P and F.
Marks Range
Grade Remarks
Grade
Point
From To
O 10 80.00 100 Outstanding
A+ 9 70.00 79.99 Excellent
A 8 60.00 69.99 Very Good
B+ 7 55.00 59.99 Good
B 6 50.00 54.99 Above Average
C 5 45.00 49.99 Average
P 4 40.00 44.99 Pass
F 0 Below 40 Fail

k. ‘Programme’ means LL.B. programme conducted by Kumaun University.


l. ‘Semester Grade Point Average’ (SGPA) is a measure of performance of work done in a semester. It is
the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses registered in a semester and
the total course credits taken during that semester. It shall be expressed up to two decimal places.
m. “Semester” means 18 weeks of academic work following a six-day week pattern. The odd semester
commences in July and ends in December and the even semester commences in January and ends in
June.
n. ‘Grade Card’ based on grades earned shall be issued to all the registered students after every
semester. The grade card will display the details of courses studied (code, title, number of credits,
grade secured) along with SGPA of that semester and CGPA.

7). Duration and Scheme: -


a. The programme for the LL.B. Degree of the University is of Three academic years consisting of Six
Semesters. Each semester will comprise of six months out of which 18 weeks’ duration classroom
teaching, library work, tutorial, clinical, seminars, internship and Practical papers followed by End
semester Examination conducted by the University.
b. One credit is equivalent to one hour of teaching per week or two hours of practical work / field work
per week.
c. LL.B programme shall consist of Twenty Core / Compulsory papers, six elective papers and Four
Practical papers.
8). Eligibility:
A candidate who has passed Graduation or Post Graduation examination of any Indian University
incorporated by law for the time being in force with a minimum of 45% marks eligible to seek
admission to the First semester of LL.B. programme. A relaxation of 5% marks is admissible to
candidates belonging to SC and ST categories of Uttarakhand as per G.O. issued by the State
Government. As per the amended Bar Council of India Rules, OBC candidates may be granted a
relaxation of 3% marks in minimum eligibility degree.

9). Admission:
Admissions will be given as per the selection procedure in accordance with the conditions laid down
by the Kumaun University, time to time. The reservation rules governing admission to LL.B.
Programme made by the Government of Uttarakhand shall be followed in making admissions.
If any provision or rule regarding admission contained herein is found to be inconsistent with or in
derogation of the prescribed rules of the Bar Council of India, the prescribed rules of the Bar
Council of India shall prevail.

10). ). Attendance and Dress Code:


The students seeking admission to LL.B. Programme is hereby informed that they are supposed to
adhere to the following rules:

a. A minimum of 75 % attendance for lectures / practical is the prerequisite for grant of Semester.

b. The students are supposed to attend all the Assignment Activities/ Workshops / Seminars /
Training Programme / Symposia/ Study tour/Awareness Camps organized by the Department.
c. The students may choose the Honors group from the given groups, based on the availability
of infrastructure, faculty, and other facilities at the commencement of every academic year and
intimate the same to the University.
d. The students are supposed to follow the formal dress of a legal professional as follows:
Black Trouser, white shirt, black tie, black coat, black belt, black shoe, and black socks.
Optional for Girl students: White salwar kameez, white dupatta, black coat, black shoe, and black
socks.

11). Examination and Evaluation:

1. Every core paper and major elective paper shall carry 100 marks out of which 70 marks
are for written examination and 30 marks for internal assessment.

2. Internal assessment shall be completed within the semester itself before submission of
application for end semester examination. Supplementary chances will not be there for internal
assessment. The 30 marks under Internal Assessment shall be in the following proportion:

Particulars Marks
Class Performance / Internship 5
Library Seating (minimum 10 hours per semester) 5
Assignment and Presentation 10
Midterm Test 10
Total 30

3. Students shall be required to actively participate in the class during the class hours. A
maximum of five marks shall be awarded at the end of each semester in each course by the teacher
concerned based on the degree and depth of participation in the Class by the student during that
semester.

4. Internship: Each Student shall have to undergo internship of minimum 20 weeks during the
entire period of legal studies under NGO, Trial and Appellate Advocates, Judiciary, Legal Regulatory
authorities, Legislatures and Parliament, other Legal functionaries, Law Firms, Companies etc. as the
Department shall stipulate.

5. For End Semester Examinations in core paper and major elective paper, the question paper
carrying 70 marks consists of two parts. The examination pattern shall be as follows: -

Examination Pattern

Part Type No of Questions to Marks Per Total Marks


Questions be attempted Questions
A Short Questions 10 5 6 30
B Long Questions 4 2 20 40
TOTAL 70

6. While marks are given for all internal and end semester examinations for a maximum mark
of 100 each, they will be converted into grades by the University.

7. Semester end grade sheets will have only grades (SGPA) & final grade sheets and transcripts
shall have grade points average (CGPA).

8. The system of evaluation will be as follows: Each internal assessment and end semester
Examination will be evaluated in terms of marks. The marks for internal assessment and End
semester Examination will be added together and then converted into a grade and later a grade
point average.
9. Semester Pass: The Pass marks for each course (paper) in Internal as well as external shall
be 40%. And The Pass aggregate marks in each semester shall be 50%.
10. Course Back: A candidate shall have to pass a minimum of three courses (papers) out of
five to get promoted to the next semester.
11. Semester Back: A candidate shall have to repeat a whole semester if he/she fails in more
than two courses (papers) and shall have to reappear as ex-student in all the prescribed papers of
that semester. In the aforesaid case, the candidate will not be promoted to the next semester.
12. A student shall be allowed a maximum period of Five consecutive years to complete the
3-years LL.B. Programme of the University.
LL.B.

Semester-I
Course Marks
Course Title Credits
Code I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
133C Constitutional Law – I 4 30 70 100
135C Family Law – I (Hindu Law) 4 30 70 100
137C Contract –I 4 30 70 100
138C Tort, Motor Vehicle Act & Consumer Protection Act 4 30 70 100
139C Criminal Law (I.P.C.) 4 30 70 100
First Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

Semester- II
Course Marks
Course Title Credits
Code I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
134C Constitutional Law – II 4 30 70 100
136C Family Law – II (Hindu Law) 4 30 70 100
140C Contract – II 4 30 70 100
141C Public International Law 4 30 70 100
142C Environmental Law 4 30 70 100
177C General English (Qualifying Paper) - - 100 100
Second Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

Semester-III
Course Marks
Course Title Credits
Code I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
143C Jurisprudence 4 30 70 100
144C Administrative Law 4 30 70 100
145C Property Law (Transfer of Property Act and Easement 4 30 70 100
Act)
146C Company Law 4 30 70 100
Practical Law Papers:
147P Professional Ethics and Professional, Accounting System 4 30+10 60 100
[Written Exam: 60 Marks; Clinical Works Assessment: 30]
Third Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

Semester-IV
Course Marks
Course Title Credits
Code I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
148C Civil Procedure Code 4 30 70 100
149C Criminal Procedure Code 4 30 70 100
150C Law of Evidence 4 30 70 100
Optional Law Papers: (opt any one from A & B)
151EA Law Relating to Crime against Women 3 30 70 100
152EB Offences Against Child and Juvenile 3 30 70 100
Practical Law Papers:
153P Alternative Dispute Resolution [ Written Exam: 60 Marks; 4 30+10 60 100
Clinical Works Assessment: 30 ; Viva 10 Marks)
Fourth Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

Semester-V
Course Marks
Course Title Credits
Code I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
154C Labor and Industrial Law 4 30 70 100
Optional Law Papers: (opt any one from Group A & B, one from Group C & D and one Group E & F)
155EA Land Laws (U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reform 3 30 70 100
Act; UP Urban Land Ceiling Act)
156EB Cyber Law 3 30 70 100
157EC Insurance Law 3 30 70 100
158ED Competition Law 3 30 70 100
159EE International Environmental Law 3 30 70 100
160EF Intellectual Property Rights 3 30 70 100
Practical Law Papers:
161P Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing [ Written Exam: 60 4 30+10 60 100
Marks; Clinical Works Assessment: 30; Viva 10 Marks)
Fifth Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

Semester-VI
Course Code Marks
Course Title Credits
I.A. ESE Total
Compulsory Law Papers
162C Principal of Taxation Law 4 30 70 100
163C Social Security & Social Welfare Laws 4 30 70 100
Optional Law Papers: (opt any one from Group A & B and one from Group C & D)
164EA Interpretation of Statutes 3 30 70 100
165EB Banking Law 3 30 70 100
166EC Media and law 3 30 70 100
167ED Human Rights: Law and Practice 3 30 70 100
Practical Law Papers:
168P Moot Court, Pre-Trial and Internship [ Moots: 30 4 30+60+10 100
Marks; Pre-Trial and Internship: 60 Marks; Viva 10
Marks)
Sixth Internship -: for 3 weeks during vacation

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