SunRise University Alwar

LLB (3 Years)
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Semester-I

30 70 100
LLB-101 Comp. Jurisprudence

30 70 100
LLB-102 Comp. Law of Torts with Consumer Protection Law

30 70 100
LLB-103 Comp. Law of Contract-I

30 70 100
LLB-104 Comp. Family Law-I (Hindu Law)

30 70 100
LLB-105 General English and Legal Writing

30 70 100
LLB-106 Fundamentals of Computer

Semester-II

30 70 100
LLB-201 Comp. Law of Contract-II

30 70 100
LLB-202 Comp. Law of Crimes-I (Penal Code)

30 70 100
LLB-203 Opt. Insurance Law

30 70 100
LLB-204 Comp. Family Law-II (Muslim Law)

30 70 100
LLB-205 Comp. Constitutional Law of India-I

Semester-III

Comp. Law of Crimes-II (Criminal 30 70 100

LLB-301
Procedure Code)
30 70 100
LLB-302 Comp. Company Law

30 70 100
LLB-303 Comp. Law of Civil Procedures

30 70 100
LLB-304 Comp. Labour Law-I

30 70 100
LLB-305 Clin. Drafting, Pleading & Conveyance

Semester-IV

30 70 100
LLB-401 Comp. Law of Evidence

30 70 100
LLB-402 Comp. Administrative Law

30 70 100
LLB-403 Comp. Constitutional Law of India-II
 30 70 100
LLB-404 Opt. Law of Right to Information

30 70 100
LLB-405 Clin. Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution System

Semester-V

30 70 100
LLB-501 Comp. Labour Law-II

30 70 100
LLB-502 Clin. Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System

30 70 100
LLB-503 Comp. Law of Transfer of Property

30 70 100
LLB-504 Opt. Intellectual Property Law

30 70 100
LLB-505 Opt. Women & Law

Semester-VI

30 70 100
LLB-601 Comp. Environmental Law

Clin. Moot Court Exercise & Internship

- - 100
LLB-602 30+30+30+10 = 100

30 70 100
LLB-603 Opt. Taxation Law

30 70 100
LLB-604 Opt. Human Rights Law

30 70 100
LLB-605 Opt.Cyber Law
Semester-I
LLB-101: Jurisprudence
Objective:
To develop in the students the understanding of law, its sources, purpose and various
contexts of legal education
Meaning and nature of 'Jurisprudence' - Purpose and value of Jurisprudence -Schools of
UNIT –I Jurisprudence: Natural law, Imperative Theory, Legal Realism, Historical School,
Sociological School
Functions and purpose of law, questions of law, fact and discretion - Justice and its kinds
UNIT -II - Civil and Criminal Administration of Justice - Theories of Punishment and Secondary
functions of the Court
UNIT –III Sources of Law: Legislation, Precedent and Custom - A Comparative study
Legal Concepts: Right and Duty, Kinds, Meaning of Right in its wider sense -Possession:
UNIT –IV
Idea of Ownership, kinds of Ownership, Difference between Possession.

UNIT-V Ownership - Nature of Personality, Status of the

Unborn, Minor, Lunatic, Drunken and Dead Persons.
Suggested Readings:
Fitzgerald - Salmond on Jurisprudence
R W M Dias - Jurisprudence
Additional Readings:
W Friedman - Legal Theory
V D Mahajan - Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Paton - Jurisprudence
Edgar Bodenheimer – Jurisprudence
LLB-102: Law of Torts with Consumer Protection Law
Objectives:
To study the principles of Tortious liability, the defences available in an action for torts,
the capacity of parties to sue and be sued and matters connection there with
Evolution of law of torts- Nature and scope of law of torts- Meaning- Torts distinguished
UNIT –I from Contract- Crime- Development of Ubi jus ibiRemedium- Mental elements-Intention,
Motive, Malice in Law and in Fact.
UNIT -II General Defences, Vicarious Liability.

UNIT –III Negligence; Nuisance; Absolute and Strict liability. Legal RemediesAwards- Remoteness
of damage.
Torts against person: Torts affecting body- Assault, Battery, Mayhem and False
Imprisonment; Torts affecting reputation-Libel and Slander, Torts affecting freedom-
Malicious Prosecution, Malicious Civil Action and
UNIT –IV
Abuse of Legal Process, Torts affecting domestic and other rights Marital
Rights, Parental Rights, Rights to Service, Contractual Rights, Intimidation and
Conspiracy. Torts against property.

UNIT –V Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Definition - Consumer Protection Councils, Consumer
Dispute. Redressal Agencies - Establishment, Jurisdiction, Procedure, Orders.
Suggested Readings:
1. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal, Law of Torts, Nagpur:Wadhwa and co.
2. Singh Gurubax, Law of Consumer Protection, Jaipur: Bharat Law
3. Publications
Additional Readings:
1. Winfield and Jolowicz, Tort London: Sweet and Maxwell
2. Hepple and Mathews, Tort: Cases and Materials, London :Butterworths
3. BaxiUpendra and DandaAmita, Valiant victims and Lethal Litigation-The
4. Bhopal Case, 1990 Bombay M Tripathi Pvt., Ltd., 1990 Salmond, On Torts.
5. Avtar Singh - The law of torts
6. D. N. Saraf - Law of consumer protection in India
7. Gurbax Singh : Law of Consumer Protection
LLB-103: Law of Contract-I
Objective:
 To introduce the students to the basic principles governing contracts and lay a powerful
foundation for their study of other transactional and related laws in higher semesters.
History - Formation of Contract - Agreement and Contract - Definitions -
Classification Offer and Acceptance - Communication - Revocation - Essential elements -
Invitation to Offer - Tenders. Consideration - NudumPactum - Essential elements - Privity
UNIT –I
of Contract and of Consideration Exceptions - Unlawful Consideration and its effect.
- Contractual Ability - Electronic Documents as Web Pages – Digital Certificates as Entry
Passes - Time and Place of Contract – Secured Custody of Electronic Records.
Capacity to Contract - Minor's Agreements and its effects – Persons of unsound mind -
Persons disqualified by Law.
UNIT -II Free Consent - Coercion - Undue influence - Misrepresentation - Fraud - Mistake -
Legality of Object - Void Agreements – Agreements against Public Policy - Wagering
Agreements - Its exceptions - Contingent Contracts.
Discharge of Contracts and its various Modes - by performance – Time and place of
UNIT –III performance - Performance of reciprocal promises - Appropriation of Payments -
Discharge by Agreement - By operation of Law - By frustration (Impossibility of
Performance) - By Breach (Anticipatory and Actual).
Remedies for Breach of Contracts - Damages - Remoteness of damages - Ascertainment
UNIT –IV of damages - injunction - When granted and when refused- Restitution - Specific
performance when granted – Quasi Contracts.
The Specific Relief Act
Nature of Specific Relief - Recovery of Possession of movable and immovable Property
Specific performance when granted and not granted - Who may obtain and against whom
Discretionary remedy - Power of Court to grant relief - Rectification of instruments -
UNIT –V Cancellation – Declaratory decrees - Preventive relief - Temporary injunctions - Perpetual
and mandatory injunctions. Government as a contracting party: Constitutional provisions
- Government powers to contract Procedural requirements - Kinds of Government
Contracts, their usual clauses, performance of such contract, settlement of disputes and
remedies.
Suggested Readings:
1. Avtar Singh, Law of Contracts
2. Avtar Singh, Specific Relief Act
Additional Readings:
1. Pollock &Mulla, Indian Contract Act
2. P. S. Atiya, Introduction to the Law of Contract
3. G. C. Cheshire, Law of Contract
4. William Anson, Law of Contract
5. Henry Maine, Ancient Law
LLB-104: Family Law-I (Hindu Law)
Objectives:
This course is designed to endow the students with knowledge of both the codified and
uncodified portions of Hindu law. The course concerns itself with the sources, schools,
institutions, succession, maintenance, menace of dowry, etc.
Introduction - Concept of Dharma - Sources of Hindu Law - Modem and Ancient -
UNIT –I Importance of Dharma Shastra on Legislation - Two Principal Schools of Hindu Law -
Application of Hindu Law.
Marriage and Kinship - Evolution of the Institution of Marriage and Family- Law Prior to
Hindu Marriage Act -A detailed study of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 -Matrimonial Remedies
UNIT -II
Maintenance and Alimony. Customary Practices and legislative provisions relating to
dowry prohibition.
Hindu undivided family - Mitakshara Joint Family - Formation and Incidents - Property
under both Schools - Kartha: His Position, Powers, Privileges and Obligations - Debts -
UNIT –III
Doctrine of Pious Obligation - Partition and Reunion -Religious and Charitable
Endowment.
Inheritance and Succession - Historical perspective of traditional Hindu Law relating to
Inheritance - A detailed study of Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Stridhana- Woman's
UNIT –IV
Property - Recent State and Central Amendments to Hindu Succession Act Gifts and
Testamentary Succession - Wills.

UNIT –V Law relating to Hindu Minority and Guardianship: Kinds of Guardians:

Duties & Powers of Guardians. A detailed study of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act,
 1956. Maintenance: Traditional Rights and Rights under Hindu Adoption & Maintenance
Act 1956.
Suggested Readings:
ParasDiwan - Modem Hindu Law
Additional Readings:
John D. Mayne - Hindu Law Usages
Mulla - Principles of Hindu Law
ParasDiwan - Law of Adoption, Ministry Guardianship's custody
J. D. M. Derrett - Hindu Law - Past and Present
LLB-105: General English and Legal Writing

Objectives:
This course aims at familiarizing the learner with English language and using English for
writing legal documents.
Need and Importance of Legal Language
UNIT –I Proficiency in General English
Parts and Types of Sentences
Parts of Speech – A Brief Introduction
UNIT -II
Tenses: Forms and Use
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect (or Reported) Speech
UNIT –III Some Common Mistakes in English
Legal Terminology

Meaning and use of the following legal terms shall be explained-

Ab Initio, Ad Idem, Ad Infinitum, Ad Nauseam,Ad Valorem, Alibi, AmbiguitasLatens,
Ambiguitas Patens, Amicus Curiae, Animus Possidendi, Audi AlteramPartem, Bonafide,
Caveat Emptor, De Facto, De Jure, De Novo, Ejusdem Generis, Ex Gratia, Ex Parte, Ex
UNIT –IV Post Facto, Factum Valet, Fait Accompli, Fiat Justitia, Inter Alia, In Limine, Jus Ad Rem,
Jus In Personam, Letter Rogatory, Locus Standi, Malafide, Modus Operandi, Mutatis
Mutandis, NudumPactum, Obiter, Onus Probandi, ParensPatriae, PariPassu, Per Incuriam,
Prima Facie, Pro Bono Publico, Quid Pro Quo, Ratio Decidendi, Raison D’etre, Res Integre,
Res Nullius, Sine Qua Non, Intra-Vires, Ultra Vires,

UNIT –V Translation of passages from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English.

UNIT –VI Précis Writing in English

LLB-106: Fundamentals of Computer

Objective:
To impart basic knowledge of computer and other information technology tools with
application of the same in real life situations and Legal Profession.
Introduction to Computers
Hardware and Software: Basic Components, Memory, Input-Output Devices,
UNIT –I Communication and other modern IT devices, Types of Software and Packages, Utilities,
Operating System, Functions of OS, Types. Programming Languages, Assemblers,
Translators, Compilers
Working with Windows
UNIT -II Windows Operating System, Desktop, Types of Windows, Working with Menus, Folders
and Files Handling, Accessories

UNIT –III MS-Office

MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access.
Business Presentations
UNIT –IV
Creating presentations and slide shows using MS-Power Point

UNIT –V Networking
Concept, Importance, Types, Topologies, Devices-Switches, Routers, Hub, Working on
 Distributed System.

UNIT –VI Internet

World Wide Web, Search Engine, e-mail, Business Applications of Internet.
Suggested Readings:
1. Introduction to Information Technology: Rajaraman, PHI
2. Fundamentals of Computers 4/E: Rajaraman, PHI
3. Fundamentals of Computers: P. Mohan, Himalaya
4. Information Technology: Dennis P. Curtin, McGraw Hill International
5. Raymond Green Law: Fundamentals of the Internet, Tata McGraw Hill

Semester - II
LLB-201: Law of Contract-II
Objectives:
The student should acquaint himself with the knowledge of special contracts also, apart
from equipping himself with general principles of contract. This law is contained in
several legislations apart from the Indian Contract Act.
This course equips the students to better appreciate the legal services required in a
corporate office so that he can enhance his relevance as a lawyer in society.
Contract of Indemnity (Sec 124-147)
Documents, Agreements of Indemnity - Definition, Nature and Scope Rights of indemnity
holder - Commencement of the indemnifier's liability - Contract of Guarantee -
Definition, Nature and Scope - Difference between contract of indemnity and Guarantee
UNIT –I – Rights of surety - Discharge of Surety - Extent of Surety's liability - Co-surety.
Contract of Bailment - Definition - Kinds - Duties of Bailer and Bailee - Rights of Finder
of goods as Bailee - Liability towards true owner - Rights to dispose off the goods.
Contract of pledge - Definition - Comparison with Bailment - Rights and duties of Pawnor
and Pawnee.
Agency (Sec. 182 to 238)
Definition - Creation of Agency - Kinds of Agents – Distinction between Agent and
UNIT -II Servant - Rights and Duties of Agent - Relation of Principal with third parties -
Delegation Duties and Rights of Agent - Extent of Agents authority - Personal liability of
Agent Termination of Agency.
Indian Partnership Act - Definition - Nature, Mode of determining the existence of
UNIT –III Partnership - Relation of Partner to one another - Rights and
duties of partner - Relation of partners with third parties - Types of partners - Admission
of partners - Retirement - Expulsion - Dissolution of Firm - Registration of Firms.
Sale of Goods Act - The Contract of sale - Conditions and Warranties - Passing of
UNIT –IV property Transfer of title - Performance of the Contract - Rights of Unpaid Seller against
goods Remedies for Breach of Contract
Bailment and Pledge (Sec. 148-171 and Sec 172-181)
UNIT –V Meaning and Distinction,Rights and Duties of Bailer/Bailee, Powner/Pownee.
Lien,Termination of Bailment,Commercial utility of pledge transaction
Suggested Readings:
1. Avtar Singh - Law of Contract
2. J. P. Verma - The Law of Partnership in India
3. Saharay H. K - Indian Partnership and Sale of Goods Act
4. Krishnan Nair - Law of Contract
Additional Readings:
1. Pollock and Mulla - Indian Contract Act
2. Anson - Law of Contract
3. A vtar Singh - Sale of Goods Act
4. Mulla - Sale of Goods Act
5. S. D. Singh and S. P. Gupta - Law of Partnership
LLB-202: Law of Crimes-I (Penal Code)
Objectives:
This course is designed to understand the meaning of crime, methods of controlling
them and the essential principles of criminal liability by a study of a range of offences
under the Indian Penal Code.
 General Principles of Crime; Conceptions of Crime; Distinction between Crime and other
wrongs under common Law - Crime and morality distinction - Circumstances when
morality amounts to crime - State's responsibility to detect, control and punish crime.
Principles of criminal liability - Actusreus and mensrea (also statutory offences) and
other maxims. Variations in liability - Mistake, intoxication, compulsion, legally abnormal
UNIT –I persons. Possible parties to the crime: Principal in the I degree; Principal in the II
degree; Accessories before the fact; Accessories after the fact.
Indian Penal Code: General Explanation, Section 6 - 33 and 39 - 52A; Punishment,
Section 53 75- social relevance of Capital Punishment - Alternatives to Capital
Punishment - Discretion in awarding punishment and minimum punishment in respect of
certain offences with relevance to precedents (Judgments).
General Exceptions, Section 76 - 106; Criminal act by several persons or
group: Sections 34 38; Abetment - Sections 107 - 120; Criminal Conspiracy - Sections
120A & 120B; Offences against State – Sections 121 - 130; Offences against the public
tranquility - Sections 141 - 160; Offences relating to election - Sections 171 A-I 71;
UNIT -II
Contempt of lawful authority and public servants - Sections 172 - 190; False evidence
and offences against public trust - Sections 172229; Offences relating to coins and
Government Stamps - Sections 230 - 263A; Offences relating to weights and measures -
Sections 260 - 294A; Offences relating to religion Section 295 – 298
Offences affecting human life, causing miscarriage, injuries to unborn children,.
UNIT –III Exposure of infants, concealment of birth - Hurt, grievous hurt - Wrongful restraint,.
Wrong confinement Criminal force and Assault (Sections 299 - 358)
Kidnapping, Abduction - Slavery and forced labour - Rape: custodial rape, marital rape
Prevention of immoral traffic,. Prevention of sati – Prohibition of indecent representation
UNIT –IV of women,. Unnatural offences, theft, robbery and dacoity - Criminal Misappropriation of
property, Criminal breach of trust - Receiving of stolen property - Cheating - Fraudulent
deeds and disposition of property (Section 378 - 424)
Mischief (Sections 425 - 440) ,. Criminal Trespass (Sections 441 - 462) -
Offences relating to document and property marks (Sections 463 - 480) - Offences
UNIT –V relating to marriage (Sections 493 - 498 A) ,. Defamation
(Sections 499 - 502). Criminal intimidation and annoyance and attempt to commit such
offences, Sections 506 – 511
Suggested Readings:
1. Rathanlal and Dhirajlal- Indian Penal Code
2. Kenny's Outlines of English Criminal Law
Additional Readings:
1. K. D. Gaur - A Text Book on the Indian Penal Code
2. P. S. AchuthanPillai - Criminal Law.
3. Glanville Williams - Criminal Law
LLB-203: Insurance Law
Objective:
The insurance idea is an old-institution of transactional trade. Even from olden days
merchants who made great adventures gave money by way of consideration, to other
persons who made assurance, against loss their goods. The rates of money
consideration were mutually agreed upon. Such an agreement enabled other merchants
more willingly and more freely to embark upon further trading adventure.
The operational framework of insurance idea is provided by the general principles of
contract. The insurance policy, being a contract, is subject to all the judicial
interpretative techniques of rule interpretations propounded by the judiciary. Besides,
the insurance idea has a compensatory justice component.
Definition, nature and history of insurance.
Concept of insurance and law of contract and law of torts.
History and development of insurance in India.
UNIT –I Insurance Regulatory authority- role and functions.
Contract of insurance – classification of contract of insurance, nature of various
insurance contracts, parties thereto.
Principle of good faith-non-disclosure-misrepresentation in insurance contract
Insurable interest, the risk, conditions of policy
Alternation of the risk, assignment of the subject matter
UNIT -II Nature and scope of life insurance
Definition, kinds of life insurance
The policy and formation of a life insurance contract
 Circumstances affecting the risk
Amount recoverable under the life policy
Persons entitled to payment
Settlement of claim and payment of money
Structural set of the life insurance corporation
The motor vehicles act, 1988
UNIT –III Nature and scope, persons governed, definitions of ‘use’ ‘drives’ ‘motor vehicle’
Effect of insolvency or death on claims, insolvency and death on parties, certificate of
insurance.
Claims tribunal, constitutional, functions application for compensation procedure and
powers of claims tribunal its award.
Nature and scope
UNIT –IV Marine insurance Act 1963
Insurable interest, insurable interest
Marine insurance policy-condition-express warranties
Public liability insurance Act, 1991 Objective, purpose and scope
No fault liability
UNIT –V
Medical insurance Act
Risk Cover scheme
Case Laws:-

Chandulal v. I.T. Commissioner, AIR 1967 SC 816

MithulalNayak v. life insurance corporation of India, AIR 1962 SC 814
Reserve Bank of India v. Peerless General Finance and Investment Co. AIR 1987 1023
RajniBai v. New India Assurance, AIR 1956 Bom. 633

Bibliography:-

Singh, Bridge anand, New Insurance Law (2000)

Union Book Publishers, Allahabad
IVamy, Case book on Insurance Law (1984) Butterworths
Ivamy, General principles of insurance Law (1993) Butterworths
Sreenvasan M.N. Principles of insurance law (1997) Ramaniya Publishers, Bangalore.
LLB-204: Family Law-II (Muslim Law)
Objectives:
The knowledge of family laws is important for lawyers. This course is designed to endow
the students with knowledge of both the codified and uncodified portions of
Mohammedan Law. The course concerns itself with the sources, schools, institutions,
succession, maintenance, menace of dowry, etc. In addition the students have to
familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Indian Succession Act.
Development of Islamic Law: Advent of Islam & development of Muslim Law, Schools of
Islamic Law, the Shariat Act, 1937. Concept of Marriage: Definition, object, nature,
UNIT –I essential requirements of a Muslim marriage, classification of marriage - Legal effects of
valid, void and irregular marriage - Muta marriage; Sources of Islamic law; Customary
practices and State regulation: Polygamy; Child marriage; Pre-emption; Wakf; Dower.
Conversion and its consequences on family: Marriage, Guardianship, Succession. Child
UNIT -II and Family: Legitimacy, Custody, maintenance and education, Guardianship and
parental rights
Matrimonial Remedies under Islamic Law and Indian Divorce Act, 1869(Amended Act)
Nullity of marriage - Bar to matrimonial relief. Alimony and Maintenance: Alimony and
UNIT –III Maintenance as an independent remedy- A review under Muslim law, Indian Divorce Act,
1869, provisions under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. Maintenance of divorced
Muslim Women under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
Will and Inheritance: Will-Meaning, difference between will and gift, Will made in death
bed or during illness; Muslim law of Inheritance - Shia and Sunni schools. Distribution of
UNIT –IV property under Indian Succession Act of 1925( Of Christians, Parsis and Jews)- Domicile
- Parsis Intestate succession and Non Parsis Intestate succession, Succession certificate,
Probate and letters of administration, powers and duties of executor.
Wills - Privileged and unprivileged wills - Construction of Wills in brief -
UNIT –V Void bequests, void wills, kinds of legacies - Protection of property of the
deceased. Family Courts Act, 1984Constitution, powers, and its functions.
 Need for Uniform Civil Code- Article 44 of Indian Constitution.
Suggested Readings:
1. Mulla - Principles of Mohammedan Law
2. ParasDiwan - Law of Intestate and Testamentary Succession
3. Reference Books:
4. B BMitra - Indian Succession Act, 1925
A. A. A Fyzee - Outlines of Mohammedan Law
5. D. D Basu - Law of Succession
6. ParasDiwan - Family Law: Law of Marriage and Divorce in India
7. A M Bhattachargee - Muslim Law and the Constitution
8. TahirMohamood - Mohammedan Law.
9. Indian Divorce Act, 1869 - Bare Act
LLB-205: Constitutional Law of India-I
Objective:
The Objective of this paper is to provide understanding of basic concepts of Indian
Constitution and various organs created by the constitution including their functions.

UNIT –I Characteristics of the Indian Constitution. Special Emphasis shall be placed on (A)
Federal Structure and (B) Form of the Government.

UNIT -II Union Parliament: Organization, Procedure regarding Enactment of Legislation,

Parliamentary Privileges.
Union Executive: The President, his Powers and Position including Ordinance Making
UNIT –III Power.

Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Is the Prime Minister Real Head?
Distribution of Legislative Powers between Union and the States. Territorial and Topical
UNIT –IV Distribution of Powers. Power of Parliament to Legislate on State Matters. Doctrine of
Territorial Nexus. Doctrine of Pith and Substance, Doctrine of Colourable Legislation.

UNIT –V Emergency Provisions with Special References to Proclamation of Emergency and

President's Rule.
Suggested Readings:
1. Dayal : Constitutional Law of India
2. D.D. Basu : An Introduction to the Constitution of India
3. M.P. Jain : Constitutional Law of India
4. Shukla, V.N. : Constitution of India
5. ParasDiwan : Constitution of India
6. M.C.J. Kagzi : Constitution of India (Hindi & English) Constitution of India as
amended upto date.
7. B.K. Sharma : Introduction of Constitution of India

Semester – III
LLB-301: Law of Crimes-II (Criminal Procedure Code)
Objectives:
The course is aimed at familiarizing students how the pretrial, trial and the subsequent
process are geared up. The course will acquaint the student with organization of the
functionaries under the Code, their power and functions at various stages and the
procedure to exercise these powers. The students will also undertake the study of two
cognate Acts as a part of this course viz; Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offenders
Act.
Introductory and Pre-trial Process Meaning of procedure; The organization of the
UNIT –I functionaries under the Code; their duties. Functions and powers; First Information
Report, complaint; Arrest; Types of trial and Features of a trial.
Trial Process-I:
1 Magisterial Powers to take cognizance
2 Commencement of proceedings
UNIT -II 3 Dismissal of complaints
4 Charge
5 Processes to compel appearance and production of things
6 Bail
7 Preliminary pleas to bar trial
 Trail Process-II
1 Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
2 Judgment
UNIT –III
3 Appeals, Revision and Reference
4 Security for keeping peace and good behaviour
5 Maintenance
Miscellaneous
1 Transfer of cases
2 Execution, suspension, remission and commutation of sentences
3 Disposal of property
UNIT –IV 4 Preventive action of the police
5 Irregular proceedings
6 Limitation oftaking cognizance
7 Compounding of offences and plea bargaining
8 Criminal Rules and Practice
1. Salient features of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children)
UNIT –V Act, 2000
2. Salient features of the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
Suggested Readings:
1. Ratanlal&Dhiraj Lai, The Code of Criminal Procedure, Nagpur: Wadhwa& Co
2. Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000 -Bare Act
3. Probation of Offenders' Act, 1958-Bare Act
4. Reference Books:
5. R V Kelkar, Criminal Procedure, Lucknow: Eastern Book Co
6. Report of the Committee on Reforms of Criminal Justice System
LLB-302: Company Law
Objectives:
The course is designed to understand the company formation, management and
Important regulations pertaining to the issue of shares and the capital raising. This
course also focuses on corporatemanagement, control, possible abuses, the remedies
and government regulation of corporate business and winding up of companies.
Formation, Registration and Incorporation of Company

Meaning of Corporation, Nature and kinds of company, Promoters: Position, duties and
UNIT –I liabilities, Mode and consequences of incorporation

Uses and abuses of the corporate form, lifting of corporate veil, Theory of Corporate
personality

Memorandum of Association, alteration and the doctrine of ultra vires

UNIT -II Articles of Association, binding nature, alteration, relation with memorandum of
Association,Doctrine of Constructive Notice and Indoor Management-exceptions

Capital Formation of Regulation

Prospectus: Issues, contents, kinds, liabilities for misstatement, statement in lieu of

prospectus.

UNIT –III The nature and classification of company securities

Shares and general principles of allotment

Statutory share certificate, its objects and effects

Transfer of shares, restriction of transfer, relationship between transferor and transferee,

issue ofshare at premium, role of public finance institutions, Share Capital, reduction of
UNIT-IV share capital, Conversion of loans debentures into capital, Duties of court to protect
interests of creditors and shareholders.
 Corporate Administrative

Directors: Kinds, Powers and Duties

Role of nominee Directors, Managing Director and other managerial personnel.

UNIT –V
Act

The Companies Act, 1956

Suggested Readings:
1. Taxman's Corporate Laws
2. Avtar Singh - Company Law
3. Reference Books:
4. Ramaiah, Company's Act, PART I and II
5. Shah - Lectures on Company Law
6. Taxman's Company Law
7. S. C. Kuchal - Corporation Finance: Principles and problems.
8. Y. D. Kulshreshta - Government regulation of financial management of
9. private corporate sector in India.
10. S. K. Roy - Corporate Image in India
11. Gower - Company Law
12. Sen - New Horizons in company law
13. D. L. Majumdar - Towards a philosophy of modem corporation.
14. Pennington - Company Law
15. Rajiv Jain - Guide on foreign collaboration - Policies & Procedures.
16. B Singhania - Foreign collaborations and Investments in India - Law and
procedures.
17. Joyant M Thakur - Comparative Analysis of FEMA - FEMA
18. Act, 1999 with FERA
19. SanjivAgarwal - Bharat's guide to Indian capital.
LLB-303: Law of Civil Procedures
Objective:
This course is designed to acquaint the students with the various stages through which a
civil case passes and the connected matters. The course also includes law of limitation
Civil Procedure Code: Introduction; Distinction between procedural law and substantive
law History of the code, extent and its application, definition Suits: Jurisdiction of the
UNIT –I civil courts Kinds of jurisdiction-Bar on suits- Suits of civil nature (Sec9) Doctrine of Res
sub judice and Res judicata (Sec 10,11 and 12) Foreign Judgment (Sec 13,14) Place of
Suits
(Ss 15 to 20) Transfer of Cases (Ss 22 to 25)
Institution of suits and summons: (Sec 26, 04 and Sec 27, 28, 31 and 05); Interest and
Costs (Sec 34, 35, 35A, B); Pleading: Fundamental rules of pleadings- Plant and written
UNIT -II statement Return and rejection of plaint- Defences - Set off- Counter claim Parties to the
suit (Order 1): Joinder, Misjoinder and non-joinder of parties- Misjoinder of causes of
action- Multifariousness.
Appearance and examination of parties (09, 018) - Discovery, inspection and production
of documents (011 & 13) - First hearing and framing of issues (010 and 14) - Admission
and affidavit (012 and 19) – Adjournment (017) - Death, marriage-Insolvency of the
UNIT –III parties (022) - Withdrawal and compromise of suits (023) - Judgment and Decree (020)
Execution (Sec 30 to 74, 021): General principal of execution- Power of executing court-
Transfer of decrees for execution- Mode of execution- a) Arrest and detention, b)
Attachment, c) Sale
Suits in particular cases; Suits by or against Governments (Sec 79 to 82 027); Suits by
aliens and by or against foreign rulers, ambassadors (Sec 85 to 87); Suits relating to
public matters (Sec 91 to 93); Suits by or against firms (030); Suits by or against minors
and unsound persons (032); Suits by indigent persons (033); Inter-pleader suits (Sec
UNIT –IV 88, 035); Interim Orders; Commissions (Sec 75, 026); Arrest before judgment and
attachments before judgment (038); Temporary injunctions (039); Appointment of
receivers (040); Appeals (Ss 90 to 109, 041, 42, 43, 45); Reference-Review and
Revision (Ss 113, 114, 115, 046, 046); Caveat (Sec 144A)- Inherent powers of the court
(Ss 148, 149, 151)
UNIT –V Civil Rules of Practice and Limitation Act.
Suggested Readings:
1. Mulla : Civil Procedure Code
2. Singh, S.N. : Civil Procedure Code
3. Sahai : On Civil Procedure
4. Tandon, M.P. : Civil Procedure Code (English & Hindi)
5. SanjiwaRao - Civil Procedure Code
Additional Readings:
1. P M Bakshi - Civil Procedure Code
2. C K Takwani - Civil Procedure Code
LLB-304: Labour Law-I
Objective:
This course is aimed at getting the students to know the labour laws particularly related
to social security and payment of wages
Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (Sec. 1-10, 12,14,14A, 17 & 20)
Conceptual frame work of Social Security-Evolution and concept of Social Security,
Scheme of Social Security, Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923: Definitions, Aims &
UNIT –I
Object, Liability of Employer, Notional Extension &Defences, Determination of Amount of
Compensation, Compensation when due, Penalty for default, Contracting Out (Sec.!7),
Appointment & Powers of Commissioner (Sec.19-31)
The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948: Corporation, Standing Committee and
Medical Benefit Council; Contributions; Benefits; Adjudication of disputes and Claims;
UNIT -II Penalties The Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952: Employees Provident Fund Scheme
and Authorities; Miscellaneous;Employees’ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions
(Amendment) Act, 1996.

UNIT –III The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972:

The Payment of Gratuity Rules
Payment of Wages Act, 1936
Aims & Object, Responsibility of Payment of Wages, Time of Payment of Wages &
Fixation of Wage Period, Authorized Deductions (Sec.7 to 13), Appointment & Powers of
Inspectors and Authority for Adjudication of Claims (Sec.15-18), Penalty for offences
UNIT –IV under the Act.

The Payment of Bonus Act 1965: Scope and Application, Definition, Computation of Gross
profit and available surplus, Eligibility for Bonus, Disqualification for Bonus, Minimum and
Maximum Bonus.
Minimum Wages Act, 1948
UNIT –V Theories and Concept of Wages, Aims & Objects of Act, Definition, Fixation & Revision of
rates of Wages, Working Hours and Determination of Wages and Claim etc., Authority-
Appointment & Powers.
Suggested Readings:
1. K.D.Srivastava, Commentaries on Minimum Wages Act, 1995, Eastern Book Co.
2. K.D.Srivastava, Commentaries on Payment of Wages Act, 1998, Eastern Book Co.
3. MadhavanPillai - Labour and Industrial Laws
4. SN Mishra-Labour Laws
5. S C Srivastava - Social Security and Labour Laws, Universal, Delhi
LLB-305: Drafting, Pleading & Conveyance
Objectives:

The course aims at equipping the students with drafting skills and train them in drafting
of pleadings and conveyances and other essential documents
UNIT –I General principles of drafting and relevant substantive rules.
Model Draft of Application
Application for Restoration of Suit; Amendment in the Pleading, Substitution of Parties,
UNIT -II Setting aside exparte decree, Alimony, Bail, Matrimonial petition, legal notice,
Appointment of receiver/ local commission; Compromise of Suit, Condonation of delay
and application for execution etc., Drafting of Writ petition and PIL petition.
Fundamental Rule of Pleading
UNIT –III Meaning and Definition of Pleading, History/Object and Interpretation Rules of Pleading :
General and Fundamental, Amendment of Pleading Civil: Plaint, Written Statement,
 Interlocutory Application, Originally Petition, Affidavit, Execution Petition, Memorandum
of Appeal and Revision, Petition under Article 226 and 32 of the Constitution of India.
Criminal : Complaint, Criminal Miscellaneous petition, Bail Application, Memorandum of
UNIT –IV
Appeal and Revision
Conveyancing : Theory and Model Draft
Definition and essential part of a deed, Model deed: Sale-deed, Mortgage deed, Gift-
UNIT –V
deed, Will-deed, Trust deed, Lease-deed, Promissory Note, General Power of Attorney,
Partnership deed; Tenancy deed; Relinquishment deed etc.
Suggested Readings:
1. Banerjee and Awasthi, Guide to Drafting
2. William M. Ross, Pleading
3. G. C. Mogha& K.N. Goyal, Indian Conveyancer
4. N.S. Bindra - Conveyancing
5. A.N. Chaturvedi – Conveyancing
6. Mogha’s Law of Pleading
7. D’Souza – Conveyancing

Semester - IV
LLB-401: Law of Evidence
Objective:
The course is designed to introduce the students to the law relating to production of
evidence, and acquaint them with the rules of evidence in relation to relevancy of facts
and proof
Preliminary : Application of Indian Evidence Act, Definition : Court, Fact - fact in issue
and relevant fact, Evidence - meaning and its kinds,
proved, disproved, not proved, may presume, shall presume and conclusive proof,
UNIT –I presumptions of fact and law. presumptions regarding documents. Relevancy of facts :
Explaining - Res-gestae, occasion, cause, effect, motive, intention, preparation, previous
and subsequent conduct, introductory and explanatory facts, facts and otherwise relevant
become relevant accidental and incidental facts. Facts which need not be proved,
improper admission and rejection of facts.
2. Admission and Confession :
(a) Admission: Definition, whose admission in relevant, relevancy of admission in
civil cases, admission is not conclusive proof, admission as an estoppel.
(b) Confession : Definition, its kids, confession caused by inducement, threat or
promise, confession to police officer, confession in the custody in police,
confession to Magistrate, confession by co-accused.
UNIT -II (c) Difference between admission and confession. Relevancy of statements :
(i) Statements by persons who cannot be called as witness.
(ii) Statement made under special circumstances.
(iii) Relevancy of judgement of a Court of Law
(iv) Opinions of third person
(v) Opinion of experts
(vi) Relevancy of character
Evidence: Oral evidence, documentary evidence, kinds of documentary evidence, when
secondary evidence is relevant, public and private document. Exclusion of oral evidence
by documentary evidence, Application of this principle, its exceptions, ambiguous
UNIT –III documents, kinds of ambiguity.
Burden of Proof: Meaning, general principles of burden of proof in civil and criminal
cases and exceptions to it. When burden of proof shifts, proof of legitimacy of child, proof
in dowry deaths and in the matters of rape.
Estoppel :Meaning, essentials, nature and its kinds.
UNIT –IV
Witnesses :Competency of witness, when persons can be compelled to appear as
witnesses, privileged communications and documents, accomplice, hostile witness.

UNIT –V Examination of Witnesses : Order of examinations, kinds of examinations, leading

question, impeaching the credit of witness, questions which can and which cannot be
 asked, refreshing the memory of witness, production of document, Judge’s power to put
questions and
to order production. Effect of imprper acceptance or rejection of evidence.
Suggested Readings:
1. RatanLal : The Law of Evidence
2. Batuklal : Law of Evidence
3. Vepa P. Sarathi : Law of Evidence
LLB-402: Administrative Law
Objective:
The purpose of this paper is make students aware of various aspects of administrative
law including quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial and other ministerial functions of
administration and control thereof.
Evolution- Nature and Scope of Administrative Law- Relation with Constitutional Law
UNIT –I Separation of powers and concepts- Rule of law- Counsil d' Etate, (French system)
Classification of Administration Actionfunctions- Administrative direction and discretion.
Legislative power of the administration- Extent of delegation and control
UNIT -II over delegated Legislation- Sub-delegation- Judicial- Parliamentary control over
delegated Legislation.
Judicial power of Administration- Nature of procedure- Principles of Natural justice- Effect
UNIT –III of non-compliance with principle of natural justice- Exception to principle of Natural
justice.
Judicial control of Administrative action - Writs, Principles and Procedure
- Public Law review and Private Law review of Administration action- Liability of State -
UNIT –IV Torts, Contract Promissory estoppels-Government Privileges- Right of information-
Doctrine of Legitimate expectation- Doctrine of Accountability- Waiver- Doctrine of
Proportionality.
Corporations and Public undertaking- Commission of Enquiry- Ombudsman in India
(Lokpal and Lokayuktha)- Central Vigilance Commission- Parliamentary Committees-Civil
UNIT –V services in India- Accountability and responsibility- Problems of Prospectives-
Administrative devianceCorruption- Mal- administration- Control mechanism of
Accountability.
Suggested Readings:
1. Jain M.P. : Indian Administrative Law.
2. Indian Law : Delegated (Legislation in
3. Institute India).
4. Grifith J.A.G. and : Principles of Administrative Street. H. Law.
3. Kagzi, M.C.J. : Administrative Law in India.
5. Kagzi, M.C.J. : A Case Book in Administrative Law.
6. Dr. Jain, M.P. &. Dr Jain, S.N. : Principles of Indian Administrative Law.
1. Kesri, U.P.D. : Administrative Law
7. Sathe, S.P. : Administrative Law
8. C.K. Takwani : Lectures on Administrative Law
LLB-403: Constitutional Law of India-II
Objective:
This paper is to orient students with constitutional rights and duties:
perspective as well as remedies.
Fundamental Rights - General: Scheme of Fundamental Rights, Who can Claim
UNIT –I Fundamental Rights : Against whom Fundamental Rights are Available ? Suspension of
Fundamental Rights.
Fundamental Rights - Specific: Special Emphasis shall be Placed on the Following Rights :
(a) Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18) ,
(b) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
UNIT -II
(c) Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
(d) Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28)
(e) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
Directive Principles of State Policy. Their Importance and Relationship with Fundamental
UNIT –III Rights.
 Fundamental Duties
UNIT –IV Union Judiciary: Supreme Court of India. Composition and Jurisdiction

Amendment of the Constitution. Power and Procedure; Basic Structure of the

UNIT –V
Constitution.
LLB-404: Law of Right to Information
Objectives:
This course is designed to get the students acquainted with the concept of right to
information and teach them how it can help in improve transparency and accountability
in governance and preventing abuse of power
Right to Information before Right to Information Act, 2005 Significance in democracy;
UNIT –I
Constitutional basis; Supreme Court on right to information
UNIT -II RTI Act- definitions; Right to information and obligations of public authorities
Central information commission; State information commission; Powers and functions of
UNIT –III
information commissions; Appeals and penalties
Other related laws - The Official Secrets Act, 1923; The Public Records Act, 1993; The
UNIT –IV Public Records Rules, 1997; The Freedom of Information Act, 2002; The Commission of
Inquiry Act, 1952; The Commission of Inquiry (Central) Rules, 1972
Best practices- A study of decisions rendered by state commissions and central
Commission in the following areas of - Police, Revenue, PWD, Irrigation, Secretariat,
UNIT –V
BSNL, Posts and Telegraphs, Scheduled Banks, CPWD, Income Tax Department, Central
Excise Department, Local Authorities
Suggested Readings:
1. J H Barowalia, Commentary on the right to Information Act, Universal Law
Publications
Additional Readings:
2. J. N. Barowalia, Commentary on the right to Information Act
3. S V JogaRao, Law Relating to Right to Information, vol. 1
LLB-405: Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution System
Objective:
This course trains the students in Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems which have
become more relevant than before both at local, national and international levels
General: Different methods of dispute resolution; Inquisitorial method; Adversarial
method; Other methods- both formal and informal- like arbitration, conciliation,
UNIT –I negotiation, mediation, etc; Advantages and disadvantages of above methods; Need for
ADRs. International commitments; Domestic needs; Suitability of ADRs to particular
types of disputes Civil Procedure Code and ADRs
Arbitration: Meaning of arbitration; Attributes of arbitration; General principles of
arbitration; Different kinds of arbitration; Qualities and qualifications of an arbitrator;
UNIT -II
Arbitration agreement and its drafting; Appointment of arbitrator; Principal steps in
arbitration; Arbitral award; Arbitration under Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Conciliation: Meaning; Different kinds of conciliation- facilitative, evaluative, court-
annexed, voluntary and compulsory; Qualities of a conciliator; Duties of a conciliator;
UNIT –III Role of a conciliator; Stages of conciliation; Procedure; Conciliation under statutes-
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947; Family Courts Act, 1984; Hindu Marriage Act, 1955;
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

UNIT –IV Negotiation: Meaning; Different styles of negotiation; Different approaches to

negotiation; Phases of negotiation; Qualities of a negotiator; Power to negotiate
Mediation: Meaning; Qualities of mediator; Role of mediator; Essential characteristics of
UNIT –V the mediation process - voluntary, collaborative, controlled, confidential, informal,
impartial & neutral, self-responsible; Different models of mediation; Code of conduct for
mediators
Suggested Reading:
1. Sridhar Madabhushi, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2006, Lexis NexisButterworths,
New Delhi
2. Raj and RD, A Primer on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2005, Barathi Law
Publications, Tirunelveli
3. B.P.Saraf&M.Jhunjhunwala, Law of Arbitration & Conciliation, (2000) Snow White,
Mumbai
 4. Gerald R.William (ed.), The New Arbitration & Conciliation Law of India
5. P.C.Rao& William Sheffield, Alternative Disputes Resolutions, (1997) Universal, Delhi
6. Johari, Commentary on Arbitration and Conciliation Act. 1999 Universal, Delhi
Additional Readings:
Sampath DK, Mediation, National Law School, Bangalore
Gold Neil, etal, Learning Lawyers Skills, (Chapter-7)
Michael Noone, Mediation, (Chapters-1, 2&3)

Semester - V
LLB-501: LabourLaw-II
Objective:
This course is aimed at getting the students to know the labour laws particularly related
to labour working conditions, industrial relations; and equality and empowerment of
women
The Factories Act, 1948: Interpretation-competent person, Hazardous process,
UNIT –I manufacturing process, Worker, Factory, Occupier, Health, Safety and Welfare, Working
House of Adults, Employment of young persons, Inspectors-Appointment and Powers.
Trade Unions Act, 1926: Salient features of the enactment and important definitions
UNIT -II Registration of Unions, Amalgamation of Unions, Cancellation and Registration of Trade
Unions, Funds of the Union, Immunity enjoyed by the Union
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Historical Aspects- Master and slave relationship-
UNIT –III Industrial revolution-Laissez-faire state- Impact of Constitution on Labour provision;
Definition and law relating to Appropriate Government- Award and settlement- Industry
industrial Dispute- Workman Strikes and Lock-out
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Sec.3-18)
Aims & Object, Definitions, Restriction on employment, Right to Maternity Benefit,
UNIT –IV Medical Benefit. Bonus, Leave Dismissal during Pregnancy (Sec. 1 0-16), forfeiture of
Maternity benefit, Leave for Miscarriage, Penalty for contravention of Act by Employer,
Cognizance of offences.

UNIT –V The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976:

Payment of Remuneration at equal rates to Men and Women workers and other matters.
Suggested Readings:
1. K.M. Pillai, Labour and Industrial Laws
2. V.G. Goswami, Labour and Industrial Laws, 1999
3. D.D. Seth, Commentaries on Industrial Disputes Act, 1998
LLB-502: Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
Objective:
The course is designed to imbue students with the high values forming the basis of the
legal profession so that they can live up to those standards in their professional life. They
should also know the importance of bench-bar relationship, and learn accounting system
to manage their money matters.
Historical development of Legal Profession in India. Constitution, Function, Powers and
UNIT –I Jurisdiction of State Bar Council and Bar Council of India Admission and enrolment of
Advocates.
Profession ethics and Advocacy, Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette, Conflict
UNIT -II between interest and duty, Duty to court, Duty to Client, Duty to opponent, Duty to
Colleagues, Duty towards Society and obligation to render legal aid
Bench-Bar Relationship
UNIT –III Reciprocity as partners in administration of Justice Professional Misconduct Rights and
Privileges of Advocates
Contempt of Court Act, 1971
Historical development of Contempt of Court Act in India, Object and Constitutional
validity of Contempt of Court Act.
UNIT –IV Definition, Kinds of Contempt Contempt by Judges, Magistrates, Lawyers and other
persons Cognizence, Procedure , Appellate provisions regarding Contempt Defences,
Punishment and Remedies
against punishment for Contempt of Court and Punishment for Contempt, Defences
under contempt of court.
 Cases
1. Rajendra V Pai v Alex Frrnandes AIR 2002 SC 1808
2. In re; A an advocate AIR 1962 SC 1337
3. In re; Mr. G a Senior Advocate of SC AIR 1954 SC 557
4. In re; Lalit Mohan Das AIR 1957 SC 250
5. Sheo Narayan Jafa v Judge Allahabad H.C. AIR 1953 SC 368
6. P. J. Ratnam v d. Kanik ran AIR 1964 SC 244
7. In re; “M” an Advocate AIR 1957 SC 149
8. L.D. Jaisingham v Narain das N Punjabi (1976) 1 ACC 354
9. Jhon D’ Souza v Edward Ani (1994) 2 SCC 64
10. In re; V.C. Mishra AIR 1995 SC 2348
Accountancy for lawyers: Need for maintenance of accounts- Books of accounts that
need to be maintained- Cash Book, journal and ledger; Elementary aspects of
UNIT –V bookkeeping: Meaning, object, journal, double entry system, closing of accounts; The
cash and bulk transaction- The Cash book-Journal proper especially with reference to
client's accounts- Ledger, Trial balance and final accounts- Commercial mathematics.
Suggested Readings:
1. Holland Avrom Shree, Advocacy, 1994 Universal, Delhi
2. Keith Evam, The Golden Rules of Advocacy, 1994, Universal, Delhi
3. SandeepBhalla, Advocates Act & Professional Misconduct, Nasik Law House
4. JPS Sirohi, Professional Ethics, Lawyer's Accountability, Bench-Bar Relationship, ALA
5. The Bar Council Code of Ethics
6. K V KrishnaswamyIyer, Professional Conduct and Advocacy
7. B S Raman, Accountancy
LLB-503: Law of Transfer of Property
Objectives:
The focuses of this course in to understand the concept of 'Property' the 'nature of
property rights' and the general principles governing the transfer of property. A detailed
study of the substantive law relating to particular transfers, such as sale, mortgage,
lease, exchange, gift and actionable claims will also be undertaken. The course also
includes an exposure into the concept of trust.
General principles of Transfer of Property by Act of parties inter- vivos- Concept and
meaning of immovable property- Transferable Immovable Property- Persons Competent
UNIT –I to transfer Operation of Transfer- Conditions restraining alienation and restrictions
repugnant to the interest created- rule against perpetuity and exceptions- Direction for
accumulation- Vested and Contingent interest.
Doctrine of election- transfer by ostensible and co-owner- Apportionment- Priority of
UNIT -II rights Rent paid to holder under defective title- Improvements made by bonafide holder-
Doctrine of Lispendense- Fraudulent transfer and part-performance
Mortgages of Immovable property: Definition- Kinds of mortgages and their features-
UNIT –III Rights and liabilities of mortgagor and mortgagee- Priority of securities- Marshalling and
contribution Charges.
Sale of immovable property: Rights and liabilities of seller and buyer before and after
completion of sale- Difference between sale and contract for sale. Leases of immovable
UNIT –IV property: Definition- Scope- creation of lease- rights and liabilities of lessor and lessee-
Determination and holding over. Exchange: Definition and mode- Actionable Claims.
Gifts: Scope- meaning- mode of transfer- universal gifts- onerous gifts.
Law of Trusts with Fiduciary Relations: Definitions of Trust and its comparison with other
relationships like Debt, Ownership, Bailment, Agency and Contract. Kinds of Trusts-
UNIT –V Creation of Trust- Appointment of Trustees- Duties and Liabilities of Trustees- Rights and
Powers of Trustees- Disabilities of Trustee- Rights and Liabilities of the Beneficiary-
Vacating the office of trustee and Extinction of Trusts.
Suggested Readings:
1. Mulla - Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
2. M. P. Tandon - Indian Trust Act.
Additional Readings:
1. Subbarao - Transfer of Property
2. Shah - Principles of the Law of Property
3. Shukla - Transfer of Property Act
4. Menon - Property Law
5. M. P. Tandon - Indian Trust Act.
LLB-504: Intellectual Property Law
Objective:
The objective of this course is to acquaint the students with basics of intellectual
property rights with special reference to Indian law and practice.
Copyright
Indian Copyright Act, 1957
a. Nature and Meaning
UNIT –I
b. Scope of protection
c. Procedure for protection
d. Enforcement and Remedies
Patents
Indian Patents Act, 1970
UNIT -II Nature and Meaning
Scope of protection
Procedure for protection
Enforcement and Remedies
Trademarks
Indian Trademarks Act, 1999
UNIT –III Nature and Meaning
Scope of protection
Procedure for protection
Enforcement and Remedies
Designs
Indian Designs Act, 2000
UNIT –IV Nature and Meaning
Scope of protection
Procedure for protection
Enforcement and Remedies
Law relating to Geographical Indications
Introduction, meaning and salient features of Geographical Indication of Goods under the
UNIT –V Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Procedure for Registration, Duration and Renewal, Right conferred by registration,
Infringement of Geographical Indication, Remedies, Offences and Penalties.
Suggested Readings:
1. Prof.A.K.Avasthi (ed.) Spotlight on Intellectual Property Rights, 2005
2. Nagarajun, Intellectual Property
3. Menu Paul, Intellectual Property
4. P Narayanan - Intellectual Property Law
5. Cornish William - Intellectual Property
6. Ganguli - Intellectual Property Rights: Unleashed the knowledge economy
7. Copinger&Skine James – Copyright
8. Pal P - Intellectual Property Rights in India
9. Unni - Trade Mark, Design and Cyber Property Rights
10. Rodney Ryder - Intellectual Property and the Internet
11. Rahul Matthan - The law relating to Computers and the Internet
12. Elizabeth Verkey - Law of Plant Varieties Protection
13. PavanDuggal - Cyber Law: the Indian Perspective
14. D P Mittal- Law of information Technology
Relevant Bare Acts
LLB-505: Women and Law
Objectives:
The course will study the legal provisions enacted to ameliorate thesituations of women
Women in Pre-Constitution Period: Social and Legal Inequality; Social
Reform Movement in India; Legislative response in IndiaWomen in Post-Constitution
UNIT –I Period.
Provisions of Constitution of India; Preamble, Art 14, 15,23, and Part IV;
Legal Measures relating Women and PoliticalRepresentation.
Different Personal Laws- Unequal Position of Indian Women-Uniform Civil
Code; Sex Inequality in Inheritance Rights: Right of Inheritance by birth
UNIT -II
for Sons and not for Daughters; Inheritance under Christian Law;
Inheritance under Muslim Law; Matrimonial Property Law; Right of Womento be Guardian
 of her minor sons and daughters.
Law of Divorce - Christian Law-Discriminatory Provision; Muslim Law-
Inheritance divorce Women and Social Legislation: Dowry Prohibition Law;
UNIT –III
Sex Determination Test, Law relating to Prevention of immoral Trafficking
in Women Act.
Women and Criminal Law: Adultery; Rape; Outraging the Modesty of
UNIT –IV Women; Kidnapping; Sati Prohibition Law; Law relating to Domestic
Violence; Law relating Eve-Teasing; Indecent Representation of Women
Act.
Women and Employment: Factories Act- Provisions relating to women;
UNIT –V Maternity Benefit Act; Equal Remuneration Act; Law Relating to Sexual
Harassment at Working Place; NCW-Aims, Functions and Performance.
Suggested Reading:
1. InduPrakash Singh, Women, Law and Social Change in India, 1989,
Radiant Publishers, New Delhi
2. ParasDewan, Dowry and Protection to MalTied Women, 1995, Deep
and Deep Publication, New Delhi
3. SPSathe, Towards Gender Justice, 1993, RCWS, SNDT WV Bombay
4. DwarkaNathMitter, Position of Women in Hindu Law, 1989, Inter-India
Publications, New Delhi
5. ShaukatNasir, Muslim Women and their Rights, 1992, Ashoka Law
House, New Delhi
Reference material:
1 Relevant Provisions of Constitution of India
2 Relevant Provisions of Indian Penal Code
3 S125, Criminal Procedure Code
4 National Commission on Women Act, 1990
5 Matrimonial Property- Private Members Bill Introduced in Parliament
6 Towards Equality- Report of Committee on the Status of Women (Govt.
of India)

Semester - VI
LLB-601: Environmental Law
Objective:
The course is designed towards sensitize the students to environmental issues and
the laws
The Idea of Environment:
Ancient and Medieval Writings, Traditions, Natural and Biological Sciences -
UNIT –I Perspectives: Modem concept, Conflicting dimensions, Recent
issues -Environment and sustainable development - National and International
Perspectives - Population and Development
Environmental Policy and Law: Environmental Policy: Pre & Post Independence Period;
From Stockholm to Johannesburg Declaration (Rio) and Role of Government - Five year
Plans - Forest Policy – Conservation strategy - Water Policy Conservation of Natural
UNIT -II Resources and its Management Constitution and Environment: Right to Environment -
Constitutional provisions on Environment and its Protection - Role of Judiciary on
Environmental issues - Evolving of new Principles – Polluter pays principle -
Precautionary principle - Public trust doctrine
International Law and Environmental Protection: International conventions in the
development of Environmental Laws and its Policy – From Stockholm to recent
UNIT –III conventions (Special Emphasis on Major conventions & Protocols) - Control on Marine
Pollution Common Law aspects of Environmental Protection Remedies under other Laws
( I P C , CRPC, CPC) Riparian rights and prior-appropriation
Prevention and Control of Pollution: Pollution of Water, Sources, Legal Control, The
Water Act 1974 - Pollution of Air, Modalities of control, The
Air Act, 1981 - Noise Pollution and its control. Noise Pollution control order - Disposal of
UNIT –IV Waste, laws on waste, disposal and its control - Trans-boundary Pollution hazards &
Regulation Biological Diversity and Legal Order: Bio-diversity and Legal regulation -
Utilization of flora and fauna - Experimentation on animals Legal and Ethical issues –
Genetic Engineering - Wildlife Protection Act 1972 - Forest Conservation Act, 1980 -
 Prevention of Cruelty against animals - Problems in Legal regulation of medicinal plants -
The plant varieties Act – Wetland Conservation
Environment Protection Act 1986 including, Environment Protection Rules, Coastal Zone
UNIT –V Regulation, ECO-Mark, Environment Impact Assessment, Environmental Audit, Public
Participation in Environmental decision making, Environment information, public hearing,
Regulation on Bio- Medical Waste
Suggested Readings:
1 Armin Rosen Cranz - Environmental Law and Its Policy in India
2 P Leelakrishnan - Environmental Law in India / Cases
3 Lai's commentaries on Water and Air Pollution laws along with
Environment (protection) Act and Rules, 1986, Delhi: Delhi Law Houses
Additional Readings:
1 Simon ball Stuart Bell - Environmental Law
2 Sanjay Upadhyay and VidehUpadhyay - Handbook on Environmental Laws
3 Introduction to Environmental Law - S Shantha Kumar
4 Relevant Bare Acts / Notifications
LLB-602: Moot Court Exercise & Internship
Objective:
This course is designed to familiarize themselves with the various stages of trial in civil
and criminal cases They should be exposed to real court experience, teach them the
advocacy skills and gearing up them to endow with facility in preparation of written
submissions and planning, organizing and marshalling arguments in the given time so as
to convince the presiding officer.

Further they should imbibe the skills of client interviewing.

This component may be planned to be part of the internship Each student enrolled in 3
year course shall undergo an internship for minimum 12 weeks (20 weeks for 5 year LLB
course) during the entire course under NGO, trial and appellate advocates, legal
regulatory authorities, legislatures and parliament, other legal functionaries, market
institutions, law firms, companies, local self government and other such bodies as the
university may stipulate However, the internship shall not be for a period of more than
four weeks continuously in an academic year
Moot Court: Every student may be required to do at least three moot courts with 10
a marks for each. The moot court work will be on assigned problem and it will be
evaluated for 5 marks for written submissions and 5 marks for oral advocacy.
Observance of Trial in two cases, one Civil and one Criminal Students may be required to
attend two trials in the course of the last two or three years of LL.B studies. They will
b
maintain a record and enter the various steps observed during their attendance on
different days in the court assignment. This scheme will carry 30 marks.
Interviewing techniques and Pre-trial preparations and Internship diary. Each student
will observe two interviewing sessions of clients at the Lawyer's Office/Legal Aid Office
c and record the proceedings in a diary. 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 scheme will carry 30 marks.
The fourth component of this paper will be Viva-Voce examination on all the above
d
three aspects. This will carry 10 marks.
Student will be required to undertake legal awareness programme in association with
e
N.S.S. and other authorities as directed by the Faculty.
LLB-603: Taxation Law
Objective:
The following course content has been designed to provide acomprehensive picture of
taxation in India to enable student to make a detailed study of tax policy and tax laws
Concept of Tax- Nature and characteristics of taxes- Distinction between tax and fee, tax
and cess - Direct and Indirect taxes- Tax evasion and tax avoidance- Scope of taxing
powers of Parliament, State Legislatures and Local bodies.
UNIT –I
The Income Tax Act: Basis of taxation of Income- Incomes exempted from tax- Income
from salaries- Income from house property- Income from business or profession and
vocation- Income from other sources-Taxation of individuals, HUF, firms, association of
persons, Co-operative Societies and Non- Residents
 Income Tax Authorities- Their appointment- Jurisdiction- Powers and
functions- Provisions relating to collection and recovery of tax- Refund of tax, appeal and
revision provisions, offences and penalties.
UNIT -II
Wealth Tax: Charge of Wealth tax, assets, deemed assets, and assets exempted from
tax- Wealth tax Authorities- Offences and penalties.
Central Excise Laws: Nature, scope and basis of levy of Central Excise duty- Meaning of
goods-Manufacture and manufacturer- Classification and valuation of goods- Duty
UNIT –III
payment and exemption provisions-Provisions and procedure dealing with registration
and clearance of goods-An overview of set-off of duty scheme.
Customs Laws: Legislative background of the levy- Appointment of Customs officers-
Ports-warehouses- Nature and restrictions on exports and imports- Levy, exemption and
UNIT –IV collection of customs duties, and overview of law and procedure - Clearance of goods
from the port, including baggage- Goods imported or exported by post, and stores and
goods in transit- Duty drawback provisions.
Central Sales Tax Laws: Evolution and scope of levy of Central Sales tax-Inter- State
sale outside a State and sale in the course of import and export - Basic principles-
UNIT –V Registration of dealers and determination of
taxable turnover Service Tax - Main features of Service Tax VAT Introduction
to Value Added Tax.
Suggested Reading:
1. Dr. V K Singhania - Students Guide to Income tax, Taxmann Publications
2. V S Datey - Indirect taxes- Law and Practice, Taxmann Publications

Additional Readings:
1. GirishAhuja and Ravi Gupta- Systematic Approach to Income – tax and Sales -tax,
Bharat Law House
2. T N Manoharan- Students Handbook on Income tax law, Snowwhite Publications pvt.
Ltd.,
3. B. B. Lai- Direct Taxes- Practice and Planning; Konark Publishers Pvt Ltd, Delhi
4. Dr. H C Malhotra and Dr S P Goyal- Direct taxes, SahityaBhawan, Agra
5. SharadBhargava- Income tax for Students, MashbraIndustires (P) Ltd, New Delhi
6. V Balachandran- Indirect Taxes, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi
LLB-604: Human Rights Law
Objectives:
The objectives of the course are to prepare for responsible citizenshipwith awareness of
the relationship between Human Rights, democracy anddevelopment; to foster respect
for international obligations for peace anddevelopment; to impart education on national
and international regime ofHuman Rights; to sensitize students to human suffering and
promotion ofhuman life with dignity; to develop skills on human rights advocacy and
toappreciate the relationship between rights and duties and to foster respectfor
tolerance and compassion for all living creatures.
Course contents:
Jurisprudence of Human Rights Nature, definition, origin and theories of
UNIT- I
human rights
Universal protection of human rights -United Nations and human rights -
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on
UNIT – II
Civil and Political Rights, 1966; International Covenant Economic, Social
and Cultural Rights, 1966
Regional Protection of Human rights - European system - Inter American
UNIT – III
System - African System
Protection of human rights at national level Human rights and the
UNIT – IV
constitution The Protection of Human rights Act, 1993
Human Rights and Vulnerable Groups: Rights of Women, Children,
UNIT – V Disabled, Tribals, Aged and Minorities - National and International Legal
Developments
Prescribed Books:
Meron Theodor, Ed, Human Rights and International Law: Legal and Policy
Issues, 2 Vols,
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1983
S K Kapoor, Human rights Under International Law and Indian Law
 Reference Books:
Henkin Luis, Rights of Man Today, London: Stevens, 1978
Singh Nagendra, Enforcement of Human Rights in Peace and War and the
future of humanity,
Calcutta: Eastern Law House, 1986
Relevant International Instruments
United Nations Charter, 1945
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination, 1948
International covenant on civil and Political Rights, 1966
International covenant on Economic and Cultural Rights, 1966
Convention on Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women,
1979
Convention on the Rights of the Child, 1989
LLB-605: Cyber Law
Objective:
The objectives of the course are to develop understanding of crimes related to
Information Technology and Internet; and relevant laws.
Concept of Information Technology and Cyber Space- Interface of Technology and
Law -Jurisdiction in Cyber Space and Jurisdiction in traditional sense - Internet
UNIT –I
Jurisdiction - Indian Context of Jurisdiction - Enforcement agencies -International
position of Internet Jurisdiction - Cases in Cyber Jurisdiction.
Information Technology Act, 2000 - Aims and Objects — Overview of the Act –
Jurisdiction -Electronic Governance – Legal Recognition of Electronic Records and
Electronic Evidence -Digital Signature Certificates - Securing Electronic records and
UNIT -II secure digital signatures - Duties of Subscribers - Role of Certifying Authorities -
Regulators under the Act -The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal - Internet Service
Providers and their Liability – Powers of Police under the Act – Impact of the Act on
other Laws.
E-Commerce - UNCITRAL Model - Legal aspects of E-Commerce - Digital Signatures -
Technical and Legal issues - E-Commerce, Trends and Prospects - E-taxation, E-
UNIT –III banking, online publishing and online credit card payment - Employment Contracts -
Contractor Agreements, Sales, Re-Seller and Distributor Agreements, Non-Disclosure
Agreements- Shrink Wrap Contract ,Source Code, Escrow Agreements etc.
Cyber Law and IPRs-Understanding Copy Right in Information Technology -
Software - Copyrights vs Patents debate - Authorship and Assignment Issues - Copyright
in Internet - Multimedia and Copyright issues - Software Piracy –Patents -
UNIT –IV Understanding Patents - European Position on Computer related Patents - Legal position
of U.S. on Computer related Patents - Indian Position on Computer related Patents –
Trademarks - Trademarks in Internet - Domain name registration - Domain Name
Disputes & WIPO -Databases in Information Technology - Protection of databases -
Position in USA,EU and India
Cyber Crimes -Meaning of Cyber Crimes –Different Kinds of Cyber crimes – Cyber
crimes under IPC, Cr.P.C and Indian Evidence Law - Cyber crimes under the Information
Technology Act,2000 - Cyber crimes under International Law - Hacking Child
UNIT –V
Pornography, Cyber Stalking, Denial of service Attack, Virus Dissemination, Software
Piracy,Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Crime, Credit Card Fraud, Net Extortion, Phishing etc -
Cyber Terrorism - Violation of Privacy on Internet - Data Protection and Privacy.
Suggested Readings:

1. Kamlesh N. &MuraliD.Tiwari(Ed), IT and Indian Legal System, Macmillan India Ltd,

New Delhi
2. K.L.James, The Internet: A User’s Guide (2003), Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi
3. Chris Reed, Internet Law-Text and Materials, 2nd Edition, 2005, Universal Law
Publishing Co., New Delhi
4. Vakul Sharma, Hand book of Cyber Laws, Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi
5. S.V.JogaRao, Computer Contract & IT Laws (in 2 Volumes), 2005 Prolific
Law Publications, New Delhi
6. T.Ramappa, Legal Issues in Electronic Commerce, Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi
7. Indian Law Institute, Legal Dimensions of Cyber Space, New Delhi
8. Pankaj Jain &SangeetRaiPandey, Copyright and Trademark Laws relating to
 Computers, Eastern Book Co, New Delhi
9. Farouq Ahmed, Cyber Law in India
10. S.V.JogaRao, Law of Cyber Crimes and Information Technology Law,
2007, Wadhwa& Co, Nagpur
Suggested Reading:
1. UN Charter
2. Constitution of India
3. Human Rights Act 1993
Additional Reading:
1. D.D. Basu – Human Rights
2. UpenderBaxi – Human Rights
3. Thomas Buergenthal – Human Rights
4. Henry Steiner & Philip Alston – International Human Rights Law
5. B.G. Ramcharan – International Human Rights (Oxford, 1998)
6. 6. Y.K. Tyagi – British Yearbook (2001).