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LL.B. (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE

EXAMINATION: 2013

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY AMRITSAR

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TENTATIVE BREAK-UP OF THE PAPERS TO BE TAUGHT IN THE LL.B. TWO YEARS ACADEMIC COURSE THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION PAPERS TO BE TAUGHT IN THE LL.B. FIRST YEAR
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) LAW OF CONTRACT LAW OF TORTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION CONSTITUTIONAL LAW JURISPRUDENCE AND LEGAL THEORY CRIMINAL LAW FAMILY LAW

PAPERS TO BE TAUGHT IN THE SECOND YEAR

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COMPANY LAW INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONSUMER PROTECTION & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW OPTIONAL SUBJECTS: ANY TWO FROM THESE (I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII) (IX) (X) LAW OF INSURANCE LABOUR LAW ELECTION LAW SERVICE LAW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW LAW AND MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS SOCIO-ECONOMIC OFFENCES CRIMINOLOGY HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW

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PAPER-1: LAW OF CONTRACT

TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Indian Contract Act, 1872: Formation of Contract - Proposal and Acceptance (Sections 1 to 10) Consideration [Section 2(d)] and Section 25 Capacity to Contract (Sections 11 to 12) Judgements: (1) Bhagwandas Goverdhan Dass v. Messrs Girdari Lal Parshotam Dass and Co., AIR 1966 SC 548 (2) Khan Gul and Ors. v. Lakha Singh, AIR 1928 Lahore 609 Unit-II Free Consent (Sections 13 to 22) Legality of Consideration and Object (Sections 23) Void Agreements (Sections 24 to 30) Contingent Contracts (Sections 31 to 36) Judgements: (1) Sonia Bhatia v. State of UP, AIR 1981 SC 1274 (2) Gheru Lal Parakh v. Mahadeo Dass, AIR 1959 SC 781 Unit-III Performance of Contracts: Contracts which must be Performed (Sections 37 to 39) By Whom Contracts must be Performed (Sections 40 to 45) Time and Place for Performance of Contracs (Sections 46 to 50) Performance of Reciprocal Promises (Sections 51 to 58) Appropriation of Payment (Sections 59 to 61) Contracts which need not be Performed (Section 62 to 65) Judgements: (1) Satya Brata Ghose v. Mugne Ram Bangur and Co., AIR 1954 SC 44 (2) Puran Lal Shah v. State of UP, AIR 1971 SC 712

4 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (FIRST YEAR) Unit-IV Quasi Contracts (Sections 68 to72) Breach of Contracts and Damages (Sections 73 to 75) The Specfic Relief Act: Contracts Specifically Enforceable Contracts Specifically not Enforceable Discretion of Court Rescission of Contract Judgements: (1) Union of India v. Sita Ram, AIR 1577 SC 229 (2) Punjab State Electricity Board v. T.S. Agencies, AIR 1986 P & H 323 Unit-V Bailment (Sections 148 to 171, 180 to 181) Pledge (Sections 172 to 179) Agency (Sections 182 to 238) Judgements: (1) Maharashtra State Electricity Board v. Official Liquidator, AIR 1988 SC 1497 (2) Bank of Bihar v. State of Bihar, AIR 1971 SC 1210 Suggested Readings: Pollock & Mulla, Indian Contract Act and Specific Relief Act, N.M. Tripathy, Bombay, 1999. R.K. Bangia, Indian Contract Act, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2002. Avtar Singh, The Law of Contract, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002. Avtar Singh, Principles of Mercantile Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002.

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PAPER-2: LAW OF TORTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION TIME : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner :

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Meaning and Definition of Tort Nature and Scope of the Law of Torts General Defences Judgements: (1) Usha Ben v. Bhagya Laxmi Chitra Mandir, AIR 1978 Guj 118 (2) Ramanuja Mudali v. M. Gagan, AIR 1984 Mad 103 Unit-II Principle of Liability in Torts Vicarious Liability Strict Liability Nuisance as a Tort Judgements: (1) Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Subhagwanti, AIR 1964 SC 1750 (2) Ram Lal v. Mustafabad Oil and Ginning Factory, AIR 1968 PB 399 Unit-III Negligence as a Tort Defamation as a Tort Trespass to Person and Property Judgements: (1) X v. Z Hospital, (1999) CTJ 2 (SC) (2) R.K. Kranjia v. KMD Thakersay, AIR 1970 Bom 424

6 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (FIRST YEAR) Unit-IV Need for Consumer Protection The Consumer Protection Act, 1986: Concepts and Definitions Consumer Rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Consumer Protection Councils Judgements: (1) Laxmi Engineering Works v. PSG Industrial Institute, (1995) 3 CTJ 289 (SC) (2) Spring Meadows Hospital v. Harjot Ahluwalia 1998 (2) SCALE 456 (SC) Unit -V Consumer Disputes Redressal Mechanism under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986: (a) (b) (c) The District Forum The State Commission The National Commission

Suggested Readings: D.D. Basu, Law of Torts, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 1998. Rattan Lal Dhiraj Lal, Law of Torts, Wadhwa & Co., Nagpur, 2000. R.B. Bangia, Law of Torts, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2002. D.N. Saraf, Law of Consumer Protection, N.M. Tripathy, Bombay, 1996. Gurjeet Singh, Law of Consumer Protection in India, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1996.

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PAPER-3: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit.

Unit-I Salient Features of the Indian Constitution Preamble to the Constitution Citizenship Judgements: (1) Keshvananda Bharti v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461 (2) AIR India v. Nargesh Mirza, AIR 1981 SC 1829 Unit-II Fundamental Rights (Articles 12 to 30) Judgements: (1) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597 (2) Indira Sawhney v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 477 Unit-III Directive Principles of State Policy Relationship Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles Amendment of the Constitution Judgements: (1) U.N. Rao v. Indira Gandhi, AIR 1971 SC 1002 (2) Kehar Singh v. Union of India, AIR 1989 SC 653

8 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (FIRST YEAR) Unit-IV Union and State Executive Union and State Legislature Relations Between Centre and States: Administrative, Legislative and Financial Judgements: (1) In Re-Presidential Reference, AIR 1999 SC 1 (2) Daryao v. State of UP, AIR 1961 SC 1457 Unit-V Judicial Process: Judiciary and Writs Emergency Provisions Public Interest Litigation Judicial Activism Judgements: (1) S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1918 SC (2) International Tourist Corporation v. State of Haryana, AIR 1981 SC 774 Suggested Readings: M.P. Singh (Ed.), Shuklas Constitution of India, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2000. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law, N.M. Tripathy, Bombay, 2000 Bombay. D.D. Basu, Shorter Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2000. J.N. Pandey, Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2002. Narinder Sharma, Constitutional Law of India, Pioneer Books, 2002.

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PAPER-4: JURISPRUDENCE AND LEGAL THEORY TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Meaning, Nature, Objective and Scope of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Law and Social Change Unit-II Schools of Jurisprudence: Natural Law School, Analytical School and Pure Theory of Law, Historical School Relevance of Schools of Jurisprudence in the Indian Context Unit-III Schools of Jurisprudence: Sociological School and Realist School Relevance of these Schools in the Indian Context Rights and Duties Unit-IV Administration of Justice Sources of Law - Custom, Legislation and Precedent Unit - V Concepts: Personality Possession Ownership Suggested Readings: R.W.M. Dias, Jurisprudence, Aditya Books, New Delhi, 2000. G.W. Paton, A Text Book of Jurisprudence, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1970. B.N.M. Tripathi, An Introduction to Jurisprudence, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad. S.N. Dhyani, Fundamentals of Jurisprudence, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.

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PAPER-5: CRIMINAL LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Indian Penal Code, 1860 Territorial Operation of the Code (Sections 2 to 4) General Explanations (Sections 6 to 32) Joint Liability in Crimes (Sections 34 to 38 and 149) General Exceptions (Sections 76 to 106) Judgements: (1) Tukaram v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1974 SC 514 (2) State of U.P. v. Ram Swarup, AIR 1974 SC 1570 Unit-II Abetment (Sections 107 to 114) Criminal Conspiracy (Sections 120 A & B) Offences Against the State (Sections 121-124 A) False Evidence Offences Against Public Justice (Sections 191 to 229) Offences Relating to Marriage (Sections 493 to 498) Judgements: (1) Lily Thomas v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 1650 (2) Santokh Singh v. Ishar Hussain, AIR 1973 SC 2190

11 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (FIRST YEAR) Unit-III Offences Against Human Body (Sections 299 to 377) Judgements: (1) K.M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1960 SC 605 (2) S. Vardarajan v. State of Madras, AIR 1962 SC 942 Unit-IV Offences Against Property (Sections 378 to 462) Judgements: (1) Sheo Nath v. State of UP, AIR 1970 SC 535 (2) Abhayanand Mishra v. State of Bihar, AIR 1961 SC 1698 Unit-V Defamation (Sections 499 to 502) Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance (Sections 503 to 510) Attempt (Sections 511) Judgements: (1) Malkiat Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1970 SC 713 (2) Chaman Lal v. State of Punjab, AIR 1970 SC 137

Suggested Readings: Rattan Lal and Dhiraj Law, The Indian Penal Code, Wadhwa & Co., Nagpur, 2004. Jaspal Singh, The Law of Crimes, Pioneer Books, New Delhi, 2002.

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PAPER-6: FAMILY LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Institution of Marriage Under: (a) The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (b) The Special Marriage Act, 1954 and (c) Muslim Law Nature of Marriage including Solemnization / Requirements of a Valid Marriage Restitution of Conjugal Rights Nullity of Marriage Judicial Separation Divorce Judgements: (1) Bhaurao v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1965 SC 1564 (2) Kailashwati v. Ayodhia Parkash, 1977 PLR 216 Unit-II Adoption Under the Hindu Law Acknowledgement of Legitimacy under Muslim Law Maintenance: Maintenance under Hindu Law, Muslim Law and Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 Judgements: (1) Rajender v. Kalyan, AIR 2000 SC 3335 (2) Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begam, AIR 1985 SC 945 Unit-III Mitakshara Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary Joint Family Property and its Alienation Karta: Functions, Powers and Liabilities Partition Reunion

13 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (FIRST YEAR) Judgements: (1) Commissioner of Wealth Tax v. Chander Sen, AIR 1986 SC 1754 (2) Balmukand v. Kamla Wati, AIR 1964, 1385 Unit-IV The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Inheritance under Islamic Law Judgements: (1) Gurupad v. Hira Bai, AIR 1978 SC 1239 (2) Mangal Singh v. Ratno, AIR 1967 SC 1786 Unit-V The Family Courts Act, 1984 Dowry - Definition, Offences and Penalties Uniform Civil Code The Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act, 1956 Guardianship under the Islamic Law Judgements: (1) Sarla Mudgil v. U.O.I., (1995) 3 SC 635 (2) S. Gopal Reddy v. State of Andhra Pradesh, AIR 1966 SC 2185 Suggested Readings: Paras Diwan, Family Law, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2005. Paras Diwan, Law of Marriage and Divorce, Wadhva & Co., Nagpur, 1988. Mulla, Principles of Mohammedan Law, Universal Book Traders, Delhi, 1977. Tahir Mahmood, Hindu Law, Law Book Co., Allahabad, 1981. Syed Khalid Rashid, Muslim Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002. AFA Fayzee , Outlines of Mohammedan Law, Oxford University Press, Bombay, 1976 Paras Diwan , Hindu Law, Wadhwa & Co., Allahabad, 2005. Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law, N.M. Tripathi, Bombay, 1990. Kiran Deshta, Uniform Civil Code, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1999.

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PAPER-1: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Evolution, Definition, Nature and Scope of Administrative Law Theory of Separation of Powers with Reference to India Rule of Law with Reference to India Relationship between Administrative Law and Constitution Law Judgements: (1) Arif Hamid v. State of J & K, AIR 1989 SC 1899 (2) Ram Jawaya Kapoor v. State of Punjab, AIR 1955 SC 549 Unit-II Meaning, Concept, Nature and Scope of Delegated Legislation Control Mechanism of Delegated Legislation, Sub-Delegation Judgements: (1) Hari Shankar Bagla v. State of M.P., AIR 1954 SC 465 (2) Raj Narain Singh v. Chairman, Patna Administration Committee, AIR 1954 SC 569 Unit-III Administrative Adjudication Necessity, Structure and Procedure of Tribunals Meaning, Concept and Rules of Natural Justice and Exceptions thereto The Concept of Post-Decisional Hearing Institutional Decisions and Reasoned Decisions Judgements: (1) A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India, AIR 1970 SC 150 (2) Hira Nath Mishra v. Principal, Rajendra Medical College, AIR 1973 SC 1260

15 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-IV Judicial Review and Constitutional Remedies Public Interest Litigation Institution of Ombudsman - Lokpal in India Judgements: (1) Som Parkash Rekhi v. Union of India, (2) Shri Ana Mukta Sadguru Trust v. V.R. Rudani, AIR 1989 SC 1602 Unit-V Central Vigilance Commission Liabilty of the Governmernts Privileges of Administration Public Corporations Suggested Readings: D.D. Basu, Administrative Law, Kamal Law House, Calcutta, 1993. I.P. Massey, Administrative Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2001. C.K. Takwani, Administrative Law in India, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002. Jain & Jain, Principles of Administrative Law, N.M. Tripathi, Bombay, 1986. M.P. Jain, Cases and Materials on Administrative Law, Wadhwa and Co., Nagpur, 1966.

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PAPER-2: COMPANY LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Corporate Personality: Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporation Kinds of Companies Promoters Judgements: (1) New Horizons Ltd. Another v. Union of India, 1995 1 Com. L.J. 100 (SC) (2) Juggi Lal Kamlapat v. CIT, AIR 1969 SC 982 Unit-II Registration of a Company Memorandum of Association Articles of Association Prospectus of Company Judgements: (1) Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar v. HC, AIR 1963 SC 1185 (2) In the matter of Standard General Insurance Co. Ltd., AIR 1965 Sal 16

17 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-III Raising of Funds for Business: Shares, Share Capital, Borrowing Debentures, Share Holders, Debenture Holders Judgements: (1) Bajaj Auto Ltd. v. N.K. Firodia & Others, AIR 1971 SC 321 (2) Unity Co. v. Diamond Sugar Mills, AIR 1971 SC 83 Unit-IV Company and Management Personnel: Directors and their Powers and Duties Company Meetings Oppression and Mismanagement Winding Up: Grounds of Winding Up and its Effects Judgements: (1) Madhusudan Goverdhan Das & Co. v. Madhav Woolen Industries P. Ltd., AIR 1971 SC 2600 (2) Shanti Prasad Jain v. Kalinga Tubes Ltd., AIR 1965 SC 1535 Unit-V Business Ethics in the Modern Corporate World: Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Audit Workers Participation in the Management of Companies Suggested Readings: S.M. Shah, Lectures on Company Law, N.M. Tripathi, Bombay, 1981. Avtar Singh, Company Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2004.

Taxmans Company Law & Practice, Taxman Publications, Delhi, 2002. Topham & Ivamy on Company Law, Butterworths, London, 1978.

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PAPER-3: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Definition: Nature and Basis of International Law Sources of International Law Subjects of International Law Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law Unit-II State Territory: Acquisition and Loss of State Territory Law of the Sea: Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Contiguous Zones, Exclusive Economic Zones and High Seas Developments After the Adoption of the Convention on the Law of Sea, 1982 Recognition Nationality Unit-III Intervention Extradition State Succession Treaties Unit-IV War: War and the League of Nations War and the United Nations Effects of the Outbreak of War War Crimes Settlement of Disputes: Peaceful Methods and Forcible Methods Belligerent Occupation and Blockade Unit-V Universal Declaration of Human Rights Covenants of Human Rights National Human Rights Commission of India Suggested Readings: J.G.Starke, Introduction to International Law, Butterworths, London, 2007. M.P. Tandon, International Law, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad. S.K. Kapoor , International Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2007. P.S. Jaswal, Human Rights and the Law, Aditya Books, New Delhi, 1996. Paras Diwan, Human Rights and the Law, Deep & Deep, New Delhi, 1996. H.O. Aggarwal, International Law, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2006.

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PAPER-4: CONSUMER PROTECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Judgements: (1) Laxmi Engineering Works v. P.S.G. Industrial Institute, (1995) 3 CTJ 289 (SC) (2) Morgan Stanely Mutual Fund v. Kartik Dass, (1994) 2 CTJ 385 (SC) Unit-II Application of Consumer Protection Act 1986 to Various Services New Developments in Consumer Protection Law in India Judgements: (1) Lucknow Development Ahthority v. M.K. Gupta, (1993) 1 CTJ 929 (SC) (2) Indian Medical Association v. V.P. Shantha and Others, (1995) 3 CTJ 969 (SC) Unit-III The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 Judgements: (1) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1037 (1999) C.T.S. 566 (SC) (2) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 965

20 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-IV The Environment Protection Act, 1986 Judgements: (1) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India & Ors., (1992) 1SCC 358 (2) Ratlam Municipality v. Vardichand, AIR 1980 SC 1622 Unit-V Relationship Between Consumer Protection Law and Environmental Law The Concepts of Green Consumerism and Environmental Consumerism Suggested Readings: Avtar Singh, The Law of Consumer Protection: Precept and Practice, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002 Avtar Singh, Principles of Mercantile Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2004

D.N. Saraf, The Law of Consumer Protection, N.M. Tripathi, Bombay, 1990 Gurjeet Singh, The Law of Consumer Protection: Justice Within Reach, Deep and Deep, New Delhi, 1996 Satish Shastri, Pollution and the Environmental Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2002 Rosenberg and Noble, Environmental Law and Policy: Case Materials & Statements, 1991 P.S. Jaswal and Nishtha Jaswal, Environmental Law, Pioneer Publications, New Delhi, 2006

21 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION (I): LAW OF INSURANCE

TIME: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Origin, History and Development of Life Insurance in India Structural Setup of the Life Insurance Corporation of India Unit-II Nature and Functions of Insurance Contract Difference Between Insurance Contract and Wagering Contracts Elements of a Life Insurance Contract: Proposal, Acceptance, Competence of the Parties, Lawful Consideration, Lawful Object Judgements: (1) Chandulal v. I.T. Commissioner, AIR 1967 SC 816 Unit-III Insurable Interest, Indemnity, Subrogation and Contribution, Doctrine of Utmost Good Faith and its Applicability in Insurance Contracts Judgements: (1) Mithu Lal Nayak v. Life Insurance Corporation of India, AIR 1962 SC 814

22 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-IV Doctrine of Proximate Cause Assignment and Nomination Representation and Warranty Settlement of Claims under the Life Insurance Policy Judgements: (1) Reserve Bank of India v. Peerless General Finance and Investment Co., AIR 1987 SC 1023 (2) Rajni Bai v. New India Assurance, AIR 1956 Bom. 633 Unit - V Compulsory Insurance of Motor Vehicles: Liability under the Act, Persons Required to Insurer, Requirement in Respect of Policies Liability Incurred and Monetary Limits Insurers Duty to Satisfy Judgments Against Insured Insurers Rights, Liabilities Covered by Policy, Defences Suggested Readings: Avtar Singh, Elements of Commercial Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 1979. K.S.N. Murthy, Modern Law of Insurance, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 1991. Brij Nandan Singh, Insurance Law, University Book Agency, Lucknow, 1999.

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PAPER-5: OPTION (II): LABOUR LAW TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Industrial Disputes Act 1947: Concepts and Definitions Authorities Strikes, Lock-outs Lay off, Retrenchment Judgements: (1) Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa & Ors., AIR 1978 SC 548 (2) Syndicate Bank v. K. Umesh Nayak, 1994-1-LLJ-836 (SC) Unit-II The Factories Act, 1948: Concepts and Definitions Health and Welfare Provisions Working Hours for Adults Employment of Young Persons Judgements: (1) Bhikusha Yamasa Kashtriya Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, AIR 1963 SC 1591 (2) Grayer and Weil (India) Ltd. v. Collector of Central Excise, 1995-II-LLJ-648 (SC)

24 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-III The Trade Union Act, 1926: Concepts and Definitions Registration of Trade Unions The Payment of Wages Act, 1956 Concepts and Definitions Payment of Wages and Deduction of Wages Judgements: (1) Ranga Swami Ors. v. Registrar of Trade Unions, 1961-I-LLJ 559 (2) Pandin Roadways Corporation Ltd. Madurai v. The Principal Distt. Judge, Madurai and Ors., 1996-II-LLJ-1229 (Mad) Unit-IV The Workmens Compensation Act 1923: Concepts and Definitions Liability of the Employer to Pay Compensation The Employees States Insurance Act, 1948: Concepts and Definitions Benefits under the Act Judgements: (1) Ram Sarup & Another v. Gurdev Singh & Ors., 1968 LLJ 90 A (2) Trehan v. Messrs Associated Electrical Agencies & Another, 1996 LLJ 921 (SC) Unit-V The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 Preliminary, Benefits and Machinery The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986: Concepts and Definitions Prohibition of Children Working in Certain Occupations and Processes, Regulation of Conditions of Work of Children Judgements: (1) B.Shah v. Labour Court, Coimbatore, AIR 1978 SC 12 Suggested Readings: 1. 2. 3. 4. V.G. Goswami, Labour & Industrial Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2002. S.K. Puri, Labour and Industrial Laws, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 1996. S.N. Mishra, Law of Industrial Labour Relations, Allahabad Law Agency, 2003. S.C. Srivastva, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, New Delhi, Deepa & Deep, 1990.

25 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(III): ELECTION LAW

TIME: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I The Election Commission of India: Powers & Functions Offences against Elections under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 Judgments: (1) Charan Lal Sahu v. Giani Zail Singh, AIR 1984 SC 309 (2) Trilochan Singh v. Karpal Singh, AIR 1968 Pb. 416 Unit-II Elections of Municipal Corporations, Municipal Committees, Panchayats and their Disputes Judgments: (1) Rishi Kumar Gupta v. Nanumal Yadav, AIR 1976 All 365 (2) Ram Sarup v. State of Punjab., AIR 1964 Pb. 62 Unit-III Disputes Regarding Elections under the The Representative of Peoples Act 1951 Judgments: (1) Rajendra Singh v. Usha Rani, AIR 1984 SC 956 (2) Kumari Shardha Devi v. K.C. Pant, AIR 1984 SC 382 Unit-IV Electoral Offences Bye-Elections Judgments: (1) Chandra Singh v. Ch. Shiv Ram, AIR 1975 SC 404 (2) Nand Lal v. Elections Commission of India, AIR 1934 Raj. 84 Unit-V Electoral Reforms Suggested Readings: M.M. Dube and K.L. Jainsco, Elections Law and Procedure, Vedpal Law House, Indore. N.S. Gehlot, Elections and Electoral Administration in India. Rameshwar Dial, Elections Law, Anand Law House, Delhi. B.A. Masodkar, The Supreme Court on Election Law, Wadhva & Co., Agra. D.D. Basu, Shorter Constitutions of India, Prentice Law of India, New Delhi. The Representation of Peoples Act 1951. Election Law and Procedure, Ved Pal Law House, Indoor.

26 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(IV): SERVICE LAW

TIME: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Articles 323-A of the Constitution of India: Administrative Tribunals: Their Composition, Powers and Procedure under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 Constitutional Right to Equality Relating to Service Matters Judgements: (1) SP Sampath Kumar v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 386 Unit-II Services under the Union and States (Articles 308-323) with Special Emphasis on Article 309-311 (and including Applicability of Article 311 to Various Categories on NonPayment Employees and Article 320) Judgments: (1) Union of India v. Tulsi Ram Patel, AIR 1985 SC Unit-III CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 Major and Minor Penalties Suspension and Subsistence Allowance Conduct and Procedure of Departmental / Disciplinary Enquiries (including Charge Sheet, Inspection and Supply of Copies of Documents, Production of Evidence, Enquiry Report, Hearing if any on Question of Penalty and Final Question of Penalty and Final Action by Competent Authority

27 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-IV Compulsory/Premature Retirement Principles of Equal Pay for Equal Work Status and Rights of Adhoc Employees and their Regularisation Enforcement of Contract of Personal Service Unit-V Principles for Determination of Seniority: Seniority based on Date of Confirmation Seniority based on Quota-Rota Rules Adverse Entries in Annual Confidential Reports (ACRS) Deputation Judgments: (1) Baikuntha v. CDMO, (1992) 2 SCC 299 (2) State of Haryana v. Piara Singh, (1992) 4 SC 118 SUGGESTED READINGS: J.N. Pandey, Constitutional Law of India, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2007. Kapil Kakkar, Introduction of Service Law, Chawla Publication, Chandigarh, 2007. I.P. Massey, Administrative Law, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2001. Ejaz Ahmed, Service Laws in India, Ashoka Law House, New Delhi, 2001. Government of India, Delhi Central Civil Service Rules.

28 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(V): INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

TIME: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Origin and Development of Intellectual Property Law Concept, Meaning and Scope of Intellectual Property Copyright, Patent Designs and Trademark Main Items Covered under these Different Branches of Intellectual Property Judgments: (1) R.G. Anand v. Deluxe Films, AIR 1978 SC 1613 (2) Lallubhai Jariwala v. Chiman Lal Chunni Lal & Co., AIR 1986 Unit-II Acquisition of Intellectual Property Registration and its Importance Registration Mandatory or Procedure followed and its Benefits in case of Copyright, Design and Trade Marks Judgments: (1) Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. v. Eastern Indian Picture Association and Others, AIR 1977 SC 1443 (2) Bishwant Prasad Radhey Shyam v. Hindustan Metal Industries, AIR 1982 SC 1444 Unit-III Excise of Ownership Rights/Infringements and Protection Copyright-Rights Recognised Term-Assignment, License Patents-Rights-Term-Assignment Revocation-License-Right of License

29 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR)

Unit-IV Designs-Design Copyright Term-Restoration Assignment Trade Marks-Right Term-Restoration Ownership Assignment Register Use and Infringement Judgments: (1) Manu Bhandari v. Kalavikas Pictures, AIR 1987 Delhi 13 (2) Ajay Industrial Corp. v. Shiro Kanao of Iboraki City, AIR 1986 Delhi 496 Unit-V International Protection of Intellectual Property International Conventions: Brussels and Berne Conventions IIP Protocol 1991, Paris Convention GATT Negotiations with Special Reference to (WTO) Trade Related Intellectual Property Madrid Agreement on Trade Marks 1989 Suggested Readings: N.S.Gopalkrishan, Cases & Materials on Intellectual Property Law, National Law School, Bangalore, 1992. T.R. Srinivasa, The Copyright Act, 1957. Journal of Indian Law Institute: A Special (Number) Issue on Intellectual Property. W.R. Cornish, Intellectual Property Law, Sweet and Maxwell, 1981. P. Narayanan, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, Calcutta, 2001.

30 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR)

PAPER-5: OPTION-(VI): LAW AND MEDICINE TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Medical Profession and Ethics Interface of Law and Medicine Systems of Medicine Medical Negligence Judgment: (1) Harjot Ahluwalia v. Spring Meadows Hospital Unit-II Constitution, Powers and Functions of the Medical Council of India Constitution, Powers & Functions of Central Council of Indian Medicine Quackery and Role of Judiciary in Preventing Quackery Law Concerning Medical Transactions: Registration of Chemists, Druggists and Pharmacists Adulterated Medicines Judgment: (1) Poonam Verma v. Ashwin Patel & Others, AIR 1996 SC 2111 Unit-III The Mental Health Act, 1987 Institution for Treatment of Mentally Ill Persons Treatment and Custody Human Rights of Mentally ill Persons Unit-IV The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

31 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Authorities, Manufacture, Sale & Distribution of Drugs, Offences & Penalties AIDS: Socio-Medico-Legal Aspects HIV / AIDS and Laws Ethical Issues in the Care and Treatment of Persons with HIV / AIDS Human Rights of AIDS Affected People: Right to Privacy and Work Birth Rights of the AIDS Affected Unborn Child Judgement: (1) X v. Z Hospital, (1999) CTJ 2 (SC) Unit-V Legal Regulation of Transplantation of Human Organs Legal Regulation of Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Medical Termination of Pregnancy Artificial Insemination Suggested Readings: Shrilal, HIV Infection in India Indira Kapoor, Women and AIDS The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 The Indian Medicine Control Council Act, 1970 The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 The Mental Health Act, 1987 The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 The Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994

32 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(VII): INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Meaning, Classification and Legal Personality of International Institutions The League of Nations - Composition and Causes of its Failure The United Nations - Purpose and Principles Membership and Termination Thereof Unit-II The Security Council: Composition, Functions and Powers Voting Procedure The Economic and Social Council Unit-III The General Assembly: Composition, Functions and Powers Voting Procedure Unit-IV The International Court of Justice: Composition, Jurisdiction Law Applicable Role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration Unit-V The International Criminal Court: Composition, Jurisdiction Powers and Functions Suggested Readings: S.K. Kapoor, Public International Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2007 H.O. Aggarwal, International Law, Pioneer Books, New Delhi, 2006

33 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(VIII): SOCIO-ECONOMIC OFFENCES

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Law of Dowry Prohibition Prevention of Immoral Traffic Unit-II Law of Prevention of Food Adulteration Unit-III Law of Prevention of Corruption Unit-IV Law Relating to Prevention of Sati Law Relating to Essential Commodities Unit-V Law Regarding Protection of Civil Rights Law Regarding Drugs and Cosmetics Suggested Readings: Jaspal Singh, Socio-Economic Offences, Pioneer Books, New Delhi. Mahesh Chander, Socio-Economic Offences, Aditya Publications, Delhi. Prescribed Acts: The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Immoral Traffic Act, 1956 The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 The Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987

34 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) PAPER-5: OPTION-(IX): CRIMINOLOGY

Time: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Nature, Scope and Objectives of Criminology Relationship Between Criminology and Criminal Law Various Schools of Criminology Unit-II Methods of Studying Crime and Criminals Causation of Crime: Psychological, Physiological and Sociological, Economic, Mental, Family and Mass Media The Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Parole: Meaning and Concept, Principles, Distinction with Probation, Supervision During Parole Unit-III White Collar Crimes Juvenile Delinquency Main Features of the Juvenile Justice Act, 1986 Capital Punishment: Rationale, Desirability and Judicial Attitude in India with regard to the Imposition of Capital Punishment Unit-IV Victimology Compensation to Victim and other Remedial Measures Unit-V Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Suggested Readings: Sutherland, Principles of Criminology, Times of India, Bombay, 1986. Ahmed Siddique, Criminology: Problems and Perspectives, Eastern Book Co., Lucknow, 2006. J.P.S. Sirohi, Criminology and Criminal Administration, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2004.

35 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR)

PAPER-5: OPTION-(X): HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN LAW Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the paper setter/examiner:

Section A: It will consist of 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. The paper setter is required to set two questions from each unit. Section B: It will consist of 10 questions. Each question shall carry 12 marks. Two questions will be set from each of the five units. The candidate shall be required to attempt five questions selecting at least one question from each unit. Unit-I Evolution of Human Rights Ancient and Natural Law Perspectives of Human Rights League of Nations and Human Rights The UN Charter and Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Its Significance Unit-II Covenants and Conventions on Human Rights: A Brief Overview of the two Covenants: (1) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights A Brief Overview of the Conventions: (1) The European Convention on Human Rights, 1950 (2) The American Convention on Human Rights, 1969 (3) The Vienna Conference on Human Rights, 1993 Unit-III A Brief Overview of the International and Regional Mechanisms for the Protection of Human Rights: (1) The European System (2) The Inter -American System (3) The African System (4) The Asian Regional Mechanism: Rationale and Justification for its Establishment

36 LLB (TWO YEARS) ACADEMIC COURSE (SECOND YEAR) Unit-IV Human Rights in India: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 Judicial Activism and Protection of Human Rights in India Role of Non- Governmental Organisations in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Unit-V Meaning and Concept of Humanitarian Law Geneva Conventions on the International Humanitarian Law Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions on Humanitarian Law

Suggested Readings: Paras Diwan and Peeyushi Diwan, Human Rights and the Law, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1996. P.S. Jaswal and Nishtha Jaswal, Co., New Delhi, 1996. Human Rights and the Law, APH Publishing

B.P.S. Sehgal (ed), Human Rights in India: Problems and Perspectives Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi, 1995. G.S. Bajwa, Human Rights in India: Implementation And Violations, Anmol Publications, New Delhi, 1995. Thomas Buergenthal, Human Rights, Butterworths, London, 1979.