2018-19 onwards

For 3yrs LL.B. Programme for the year

I semester
Appendix-1IX

COURSE I: Constitutional Law-I

Objectives:
The purpose of the course is to acquaint the students with the idea that the Indian Constitution is
a normative Constitution with value aspirations. The Indian Constitutionenvisages to establish a
justice system with legal technique. The basic postulate of Constitution like the Constitutional
Supremacy, Rule of law and Concept of Liberty are emphasized in this paper. Exhaustive
analysis of Fundamental Rights and committed approach to Directive principles would form the
essence of the course.

UNIT-I
Meaning & Definition of Constitution: kinds of Constitution, Constitutionalism, Salient features
of Indian Constitution.

Preamble: Meaning, Scope, Importance, Objectives and Values enshrined in the Preamble.
Citizenship- modes of acquisition & termination

UNIT-II
State: Definition under Article 12, New Judicial trends on concept of State Action- need for
widening the defintiton.

Definition and Meaning of Law: Pre- Constitutional and Post-Constitutional Laws, Doctrine of
Severability and Doctrine of ecplise, Judicial Review and Article 13.
Equality and Social Justice: General Equality Clause under Article 14, New Concept of Equality,
Judicial Interpretation on Equality.

UNIT-III
Protective Discrimination and Social Justice under Articles 15 and 16, New Judicial trends on
Social Justice, Constitutional Provisions on Untouchability under Article 17.
Right to Freedom: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Diferent dimensions Freedom of
Assembly, Association, Movement and Residence, Profession, Occupation, Trade or business.
Reasonable restrictions.

UNIT-IV
Rights of the Accused: Ex-post facto Law- Double jeopardy - Right against self incrimination
(Article 20). Rights of the arrested person, Preventive Detention Laws (Article 22), Right to Life
and Personal Liberty, Various facels of Life and Liberty (Article.21), Right against Exploitation,
Secularism- Freedom of Religion, Judicial interpretation, Restrictions on freedom ofreligion,

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UNIT -V Recent trends -

Right to Consti
Cultural and Educational Rights
of minorities to property (prior to 1978 and thene
226-kinds of writs Kight
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Fundamental Duties- inter relation haN

Remedies: Article 32 and
and
Directive Principles of State
Policy tween
position),
fundamental rights and directive principles.

Prescribed Book:

. Dr. V. N. Shukla -Constitution of India

Law
2. M. P. Jain- Indian Constitutional

Reference Books:
. H. M. Seervai Constitutional Law of India
2. T. K. Tope - Constitutional Law
3. D.D. Basu Shorter Constitution of India
4. S. Shiva Rao- Framing of Indian Constitution
5 Subhash. C. Kashyap Parliamentary Procedure
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6.7. Subhash. C. Kashyap History of Indian Parliament

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R. C. Agarwal-Constitutional Development and National Movement

8. A. B. Keith- Constitutional History of India.
9. D.J. De - The Constitution of India Vol. I and I1
 COURSE II:

CONTRACT
CONTRACT-I: LAW OF

Objectives:
wiuh tne
Contracts are at the basis of majority of transactions especially transactions dealing
the electronic world (e-
course of life or in
property. Whether the transaction is in the ordinary
commerce) the general principles governing contracts remain same. For this reason it is V y

mportant to introduce the students to the basic principles governing contracts and lay a powerul
foundation for their study of other transactional and related laws in subsequent semestersS.

Course contents:

UNIT I
Formation of Contract Agreement and Contract Definitions Classification Offer and
Acceptance-Communication - Revocation -Essential elements - Invitation to Offer - Tenders.

Consideration - NudumPactum - Essential elements- Privity of Contract and of Consideration

Exceptions-Unlawful Consideration and its effect- e-contract.
UNIT-II
Capacity to Contract- Minor's Agreements and its effects Agreement of Persons of unsound
mind and Persons disqualified by Law.
Free Consent - Coercion Undue influence- Misrepresentation Fraud Mistake Legality
ofObjectVoid Agreements-and Contingent Contracts.
UNIT-III
Modes of Discharge of Contracts- Time and place of performance - Performance of reciprocal

promises-Appropriation of Payments Discharge by Agreement, operation of Law, frustration

Clmpossibility of Performance) and by Breach (Anticipatory and Actual).

UNIT-IV
Remedies for Breach of Contracts- DamagesKinds of damages Remoteness of damages
Ascertainment of damages -Quasi Contracts.

UNIT-V
The Specific Relief Act-Sections 9-16, Sections 21, Section 24, Sections 36-42.
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
Cancellation - Declaratory decrees Preventive relief- Temporary injunctions- Perpetual and

Mandatory Injunctions.
Prescribed Books:

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1Singh, Avtar, Law of Contract and Specific Relief, I1 Edition, (Lucknow: Eastern Book
Cempany, 2013)
Reference Books:
1. Pollock and Mulla, Indian Coniroct
Nexis, 2013)
ond Specific Relief Act, 14h Edition. (New Delhi: Lexis
Smith, StephenA and P.S Atiyah,
Atiyah's Introduction to the lanw of Contract, 6 Edition,
(Oxford University Press: Claredon Law
G.C Cheshire and Fifoot, Law Series, 2006)
of Contract, 10h
4 Anson, William, Lw of Contract, 29 Edition, Edition, ( New Delhi: Lexis Nexis, 2010)
Maine, Henry, Anciemt Law, 4 Edition, (London: (Oxford University Press, 2010)
Albemarle Street. 1870)
 LAW OF TORTS

Objectives:
the principles of Tortious
liability,the derece
nis course is designed to study to sue and be sued ana
action for torts, the capacity of parties
an is designed to study specin
natters
connection there with. Further. this course industrialization, Inadequa
rapid
tOrs aganst the individual and property. With An attempt shall be accorded
to the
law to protect the individual is exposed.
Or the in the expensiv
individuals against mass torts and industrial torts. Keeping altermative
should reflect on the
Cnaracter of judicial proceedings the students Act, 2019.
Torms, and also the remedies provided under the Consumer Protection

Course contents:
UNIT-I
Evolution of law of torts- Nature and scope of law of torts- Meaning- Torts
from Contract- Crime- Development of Ubi jus ibiRemedium-
distinguished
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 Remedies-Awards-Remoteness of damage.

UNIT-IV
Torts against person: Torts affecting body- Assault, Battery, Mayhem and False
Imprisonment; Torts afecting reputation-Libel and Slander, Torts afecting
freedon-Malicious Prosecution, Malicious Civil Action and 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
Salient features of Consumer Protection Act 2019: Preliminary; Consuner
Protection Councils; Central Consumer Protection Authority; Consumer Disputes
Redressal Commission; Mediation; Product Liability; Offences and Penalties

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 features of MV Act, 1988, Liability without fault in certain cases, Insurance
Saient
or Motor Vehicles against third party risks, Claims Tribunal, Offences, Penalties

and Procedure.
Prescribed Books:
and Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts, 26th Edition, (New Delhi: Lexis Nexis,
atanial
2013)

Reference Books:
Rogers, W.V.H, Winfield and Jolowicz on Tort, 15th Edition, (London: Sweet and
Maxwell, 1999).
Howarth, David and Janet O' Sullivan, Hepple, Howarth and Mathew's Tort:
Cases and Materials, 5" Edition, (New Delhi :Lexis Nexis, 2000)
Baxi Upendra and Danda Amita, Valiant victims and Lethal Litigation-The Bhopal
Case, Indian Law Institute (Bombay:1990)
Heuston R.F.V and R. A. Buckley, Salmond and Heustonon the Law of Torts, 26"
Edition, (U.K:Sweet and Maxwell Ltd,1996)
Singh, Avtar, Introduction to the Law of Torts(and Consumer Protection), (Lexis
Nexis Butterworths: 2009)
SarafD. N, Law
of Consumer Protection in India, (Bombay: N.M. Tripathi, 1990)
Gurubax, Singh, Law of Consumer Protection (Jaipur, Bharat Law Publications,
1992)

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 COURSE-IV:
FAMILY LAW-I HINDU LAW
Objectives:
codified and
COursC Is
designed to endow the students with knowledge of both the
uncodified portions of Hindu law. The course concerns itself with the sources, scnool
institutions, succession, maintenance, menace of dowry, etc.
Course contents:

UNIT-I
The Concept of Dharma -Sources of Hindu Law - Ancient and Modern- Importance of Dharma
Shastra on Legislation - Milakshara and Dayabaga Schools of Hindu Law - Application of
Hindu Law.
UNIT I I
Marriage and Kinship - Evolution of the Institution of Mariage and Family- Law Prior to Hindu
Marriage Act -A detailed study of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 -Matrimonial Remedies
Maintenance and Alimony; Customary Practices and legislative provisions relating to dowry
prohibition.
UNIT III
Hindu undivided family Mitakshara Joint Family - Formation and Incidents Property
both Schools- Kartha: His Position, Powers, Privileges and Obligations - Debts Doctrine of
Pious Obligation - Partition and Reunion-Religious and Charitable Endowment.

UNIT IV
Inberitance and Succession Historical perspective of traditional Hindu Law relating to
Inheritance - Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Stridhana- Woman's Property
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.

Prescribed Books:
Diwan, Paras, Modern Hindu Law, (Faridabad: Allahabad Law Agency, 1993)
Reference Books:
John D. Mayne, A Treatise on Hindu Law and Usage,9 Edition, (Madras: Higginbotham, 1922)
Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law, (New Delhi: Lexis Nexis Butterworths, 2007)
Diwan, Paras, Lawof Adoption, Ministry, Guardianship and Custody (Universal: 2000)
J. D. M. Derrett - Hindu Law - Past and Present, (Calcutta: A Mukherjee & Co., 1957)
N. Raghavachar, Hindu law

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 COURSE-V:
CODE
CRIMINAL LAW-I: INDIAN PENAL

Objectives:
of crime, methods of controlling them and the
This courseis designed to understand the meaning
of a range of offences under the Indian Penal
essential principles of criminal liability by a study
Code.
Course contents:

UNIT I
General Principles of Crime; Conceptions of Crime; Distinction between Crime and other
wrongs under common Law.
Principles of criminal liability - Actus reus and mens rea (also statutory offences) and other

maxims; Variations in liability Mistake, intoxication, compulsion, legally abnormal persons;

Possible parties to the crime: Principal in the I degree; Principal in the I1 degree, Accessories
before the fact; Accessories after the fact.
Indian Penal Code: General Explanation: From Section1 to 5, Sections 6, 7, Sections 21 to 30,
32 to 37 and section 52 & 52A, Punishment: From Sections 53 to 55A, 63, 64, 65, Section 73 to
75.

UNIT I I

General Exceptions: Sections 76 106; Abetment: Sections 107 120; Criminal Conspiracy
Sections 120A & 120B; Offences against State: Sections 121 - 130; Offences against the public

tranquility: Sections 141 160; Difference between Section 34 & 149- Offences relating to
election: Contempt of lawful Authority and Public Servants (Brief discussion): Sections 172-
190.

False evidence: Sections 191 197, 208 212: Offences relating to coins and Government
Stamps: Sections 230 to 240 & 263A; Public Nuisance & Private Nuisance: Offences relating to
religion: Section 295 -298.
UNIT III

Offences affecting human life: (Section 299 to 311) - Hurt, Grievous Hurt Wrongful restraint
Wrong confinement Criminal force and Assault.
UNIT IVv

Kidnapping, Abduction Sexual offences: Rape: custodial rape, marital

(Sections 375
rape
377) Offences against property: Theft, robbery and dacoity Criminal Misappropriation of
property Criminal breach of trust - Receiving of stolen property-Cheating - Fraudulent deeds
and disposition of property

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 Appendix-1

COURSE-VI ENGLISH
ror those who write examinations in Kannada)
Objectives
English i a forceful language with a rich vocabulary that can make a on the
outcome of a case.
posIu and
Knowledge of English is essential to understand the precepts, pr
undertying meaing of the Law. Some judgments may come in venacular languages at the lower
courts, but the importance of English both at the courts cannot be
and lower higher aenicd
budding lawyer with a good command over the regional as well as English language can beco
a competent judicial officer as well as a successful lawyer. So, the need of the hour is to pertorm
well in the field of Law.

The prose text introduces astudent to the nuances of the legal profession and the soCia
responsibilities of a lawyer, The syllabus also aims to strengthen the basic features of the English
language, as well as the importance of vocabulary and their usage. Comprehension of unseen
passages helps to understand important ideas and paves the way for logical thinking. Translation
is an intellectual and demanding task, as it fine-tunes the drafting skills and facilitates learning as
well. Translations of old vernacular legal documents are vital for the outcome of a case.

UNIT-1

. Law and Lawyers- M. K. Gandhi.

UNIT-2
1. Articles, Parts of Speech/their usage, same word used as different parts ofspeech.
2. ldentification of errors.
3. Types of sentences, transformation of sentences
4. Change of voice.
5. Reported Speech.
6. Idioms.
7. Legal words and their usage.

UNIT -3

Applied writing.
1. Paragraph writing
2. Report writing/Press report.
3. Precis writing, Summarizing.
4. Essay writing.
5. Cohesive devices.

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UNIT-V
document and property marks Offences
Mischief- Criminal Trespass Offences relating to 499 502); Criminal
Defamation (Sections
(Sections 493 4 9 8 A) -
506-511).
relatingto marriage to commit such offences (Sections
intimidation and annoyance
and attempt
Prescribed Books:
(New Delhi: Lexis
Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa
Rathanlal and Dhirajlal, The Indian Penal Code,

Nagpur 2012)
York: Cambridge University Press
Turner, Cecil J.W., Kenny's
Outlines of Criminal Law,( New
2013).
References Books:

Indian Penal Code, (New Delhi: Universal Publishing Co, 2012)

K. D. Gaur,A Text Book on the
Criminal Law, (Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadha Nagpur:
K.I Vibhuti, P. S. Achuthan Pillai's
2012)
of Criminal Law, (New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co.,
Williams, Glanville Text Book
2012)

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 6. Comprehension passages.
7. Letter writing

UNIT-4

Professional writing:-
1. Petitions.
2. Notices.
3. Refutation.
4. Essay writing on topics of legal interest.
5. Comprehension legal content.
6. Legal words and their usage.
7. Use of Cohesive legal devices.

UNIT-5

Translation:-
. Principles of Translation.
2. Translation exercises (Translation from legal texts and decided cases.)

Text and reference books:

. The law and lawyers by M.K.Gandhi, compiled and edited by S. B. Kher, Navajivan
Publishing House, Ahmedabad.
2. Contemporary English Grammar, David Green, MacmillanI
3. Legal Language Writing and General English by Dr. S. C. Tripathi. Central Law
Publications.
4. Wren and Martin English Grammar and Composition.
5. Legal Language, Legal Writing and General English by Dr. S. C. Tripathi. Central Law
Publications.
6. dsas ts- a6. veritieoe
7. 250800osd d e s d o0Dabeeesdeeco

8. 2380sd do- r b d b s s ,

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