LLM ALL
LLM ALL
LLM ALL
UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
LLM (MASTERS OF LAW)
Program Outcome
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
PO1 Legal Knowledge: To acquire & apply legal knowledge to the complex Socio-
legal problems.
PO2 Professional Practice: to make students eligible to practice in Courts, Industries,
Companies as legal practitioner.
PO3 Professional Skills: To possess professional skills required for legal practice such
as Argument, Pleading, drafting, convincing etc.
PO4 Professional Ethics: To understand and apply principles of professional ethics of
legal profession.
PO5 Legal research & legal reasoning: to develop legal research skills & legal
reasoning and apply it during programme & in Legal practice.
PO6 Self-reflection & lifelong learning : To develop an attitude of self-reflection while
learning & Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of changing legal
contexts.
PO7 Self-employability: To provide a platform of self-employability by developing
professional skills in legal industry.
PO8 Leadership skills: To develop leadership qualities amongst students.
PO9 Lifelong Learning: To make awareness about Constitutional legislative & societal
transformation in society & to develop clinical abilities.
PO10 Lawyering skills: Every POST graduate will become skilled in legal research,
written and oral communication, teamwork, advocacy, and problem-solving.
PO11 Academic skills: all the post graduates can pursue a career in teaching law.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Research Methods and Legal Writing LLM 101 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
Note:
• 16 (sixteen) questions will be set with 2 (two) questions in each unit. Student shall be
required to attempt 8 (eight) questions in all, selecting 1 (one) question from each
unit.
• All questions shall carry equal marks.
-Syllabus-
a. Observation
b. Interview and schedule
c. Questionnaire
d. Socio-metrics and jurimetrics
e. Data processing (deductions and Inductions) analysis and interpretation of data
Legal Writing
Suggested Readings:
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Indian Constitutional Law: the New Challenges LLM 102 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 The objective of the course is to make the learners acquainted about the major
aspect of Indian Constitution including fundamental rights, directive principals of
state policy, organs, powers and limitations of Union and States and Legislative,
Administrative and Financial Relations between Centre and State.
CO2 After thorough study of this subject, the learners will be able to understand the
various provisions of the constitution, which will be helpful for the learners in
various competitive examinations and academics/UGC-NET.
The following syllabus prepped with this perspectives will be spread over a period of one
semester-
-Syllabus-
1- Federalism
4- Empowerment of women
Select Bibliography
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law and Justice in a Globalizing World LLM 103 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Child labour
b- Sexual exploitation
c- Adoption and related problems
d- Children and education
Select Bibliography
• Marc Galanter (ed). Law and society in modern India (1997) oxford.
• Robert Lingat, the elassical law of India (1998) oxford
• U. Baxi. The crisis of the Indian legal system (1982) Vikas, New Delhi
• Manushi A Journa About women and society
• Dunean Derret : the state, Religion and law in India (1999) oxford university press,
New Delhi
• H.M. Seervai Constitutional law of India (1996) Tripathi
• D.D. Basu Shorter Constitutional of India (1996), Perentic Hall of India (p) Ltd. New
Delhi
• Shukla V.N. Constitutional of India
• Sunil Deshta and Kiran Destha Law and Menace of Child Labour and Menace of
Child Labour (2000) Armol publication Delhi
• Savitri Gunaselhare, Chidre. Las and Justics (1997) sage
• Indian law and social change : Indo- American Reflection Tripathi (1998)
• B. Kriplani Gandhi: His life and thought, (1970) Minister of Information and
Broadcasting Government of India.
• M.P. Jain. Outlines of Indian Legal History, (1993) Tripathi Bobbaaay
• M.P. Jain Indian constitutional law
• Agnes, Flavia law and gender inequality the polities of women’s right in India (1999)
oxford.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
CRIMINOLOGY
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM WHITE COLLAR CRIMES LLC 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Explain the criminal and sociological history of white collar crime.
CO2 Identify basic characteristics and classifications of white collar crime, its
causes, and what its consequences are for individuals and society at large.
CO3 Discuss the various aspects of corporate, vocational, and occupational White
Collar Crime.
CO4 Define governmental White Collar Crime and discuss why it is difficult to
obliterate.
CO5 Discuss political White Collar crime and how it differs from state crime or
state organized crime.
CO6 Define and discuss enterprise crime, contrepreneurial crime, and techno crime
as they relate to White Collar Crime.
CO7 Explain the main differences and similarities between civil and criminal law,
and discuss the principal sources of law making that pertain to White Collar
Crime.
CO8 Discuss the role of state and federal law enforcement agencies and the federal
regulatory agencies that deal with White Collar Crime.
CO9 Discuss how consciousness can be raised in society regarding White Collar
Crime.
CO10 Evaluate, critique, and rank the relative usefulness of some hypotheses for
explaining certain case studies and how lessons learned can be applied in a
preventative and investigative perspective.
-Syllabus-
2. Professional Deviance
• Bofors Scandal
• Stock Market Manipulation Scam 1999-2001
• 2G Spectrum Allocation Scandal
• Commonwealth Games Scandal
• Satyam Computer Scam
• Fodder Scam
• JBT Scam
• Latest Coal Scam
Suggested Readings:
1. Upendra Baxi, The Crisis of the Indian Legal System (1982) Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi.
2. Upendra Baxi (ed.), Law and Poverty: Essays (1988)
3. Upendra Baxi, Liberty and Corruption: The Antulay Case and Beyond (1989)
4. Surendranath Dwevedi and G.S. Bbargava, Political Corruption in India (1967)
5. A.R. Desai (ed.) Violation of democratic Rights in India (1986)
6. A.G. Noorani, Minister's Misconduct (1974)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
CRIMINOLOGY
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Penology: treatment of offenders LLC 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:
-Syllabus-
1- Introductory
• Definition of penology
2- Theories of punishment
• Retribution
• Utilitarian prevention deterrence
• Behaviour prevention rehabilitation
• Classical Hindu and Islamic approaches of punishment
4- Approaches to sentencing
• Alternatives to imprisonment
• Probation
• Corrective labour
• Fines
• Collective fines
• Reparation by the offender/by the court
5- Sentencing
6- Imprisonment
Select Bibliography –
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM JUVENILE DELINQUENCY LLC 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:
CO1 Define juvenile delinquency from a legal and sociological perspective and create
and document a history of delinquency in India.
CO2 Generalize juvenile crime trends and measure rates of delinquency
CO3 Differentiate between the various theories of delinquency and discuss how
culture, diversity, social stratification, families, schools, neighborhoods and peers
may play a role in delinquent behavior.
CO4 Discuss classical and contemporary research on the etiology of juvenile
delinquency, with reference to original sources.
CO5 Assess the extent of juvenile law breaking behavior in contemporary society and
trace its development (and the popular perception of its development)
-Syllabus-
• Differential association
• Anomie
• Economic pressure
• Peer group influence
• Gang sub-culture
• Class differentials
3. Legislative approaches
5. Judicial contribution
6. Implementation
7. Preventive strategies
Selected bibliography
• National instate of social defence,. Model rules under the juvenile justice act, 1986
(1986)
• K.S. shukla, Adolescent offender (1985)
• United Nations, Beijing rules on treatment of young offenders (1985)
• Myron Weiner, the child and state in India (1990)
• The United Nations declarations on the rights of children • UNICEF periodic materials
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
CRIMINOLOGY
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Collective Violence and Criminal Justice System – II LLC 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:
CO1 Develop an understanding of the main purposes of criminal punishment and the
aims of imprisonment.
CO2 Demonstrate critical understanding of the history of prison reform and identify
key figures and organizations that have advocated prison reform.
CO3 Critically assess key issues associated with rising prison populations, focusing on
the problem of overcrowding as well as the challenge of living and working in
prison.
CO4 Develop an informed opinion on the various ways in which prisons can operate
humanely, in line with international human rights standards, identifying good
practice across different jurisdictions.
CO5 Consider alternative approaches to imprisonment, including the role of non-
custodial measures as a key component to reduce the scope of imprisonment.
-Syllabus-
1. Introduction
• The nature and scope of agrarian violence in the 18-19 centuries India
• Colonial legal order as a causative factor of collective political (agrarian) violence
• The telangana struggle and the legal order
• The report of the Indian Human rights commission on Arwal massacre.
• Notion of atrocities
• Uses of criminal law to combat atrocities
• Violence against women
5. Communal violence
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Privileged Class Deviance LLC 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:
-Syllabus-
1. Introduction
Note: Depending on specialist interest by the teacher and the taught any three areas of
deviance of privileged class may be explored. What follows is only illustrative of one model
of doing the course.
2. Official Deviance
3. Police Deviance
4. Professional Deviance
• Vigilance Commission
• Public Accounts Committee
• Ombudsman
• Commissions of Enquiry
• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947
• The Antulay case
Selected Bibliography
• UpendraBaxi. The Crisis of the Indian Legal system (1982) Vikas Publishing House, New
Delhi
• UpendraBaxi, (ed.), Law and Poverty:Essays (1988)
• UpendraBaxi. Liberty and Corruption: The Antulay Case and Beyond (1989)
• SurendraNathDwevedi and G.S. Bhargava, Political Corruption in India (1967)
• A.R. Desai (ed.) Violation of democratic Rights in India (1986)
• A.G. Noorani, Ministers‟s Misconduct (1974)
• B.B. Pande the Nature and Dimensions of Privileged Class Deviance “In the other side of
development 136(1987; K.S.. Shukla ed.)
• Indira Rotherm und, “Patterns of Trade Union Leadership in Dhanbad Coal Fields”23
J.I.L.I 522 (1981)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
CRIMINOLOGY
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Drug Addiction, Criminal Justice & Human Rights LLC 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:
-Syllabus-
Introductory
• Basic Conceptions
• Drug. Narcotics” “psychotropic substances”
• “Dependence”.“addiction”
• “Crimes without victims”
• “Trafficking” in “drugs”
• “Primary drug abuse”
How Does One Study the Incidence of Drug Addiction and Abuse?
• Self-reporting
• Victim-studies
• Problems of comparative studies
• Gender
• Age
• Religiousness
• Single individuals/cobabitation
• Socio-economic level of family
• Residence patterns (urban/rural/urban)
• Educational levels
• Occupation
• Age at first use
• Type of drug use
• Reasons given as cause of first use
• Method of intake
• Pattern of the use
• Average quantity and cost
• Consequences on addict‟s health (physical/psychic)
Selected bibliography
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM concepts and development of human rights LLH 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Acquire an understanding of the principles and institutions of human rights law
including their origins, assumptions, contents, limits and potential.
CO2 Acquire an improved ability to think analytically about the implementation and
development of human rights law and to apply this knowledge in their
professional and national settings;
CO3 Acquire an improved ability to conduct research on human rights.
-Syllabus-
i. Judicial activism
Select bibliography
• Angela Hegarty, Siobham Leonard, Human rights and Agenda for the 21 th century (1999)
Lalitparmer, human rights, (1998)
• Rama jois Human rights bharatiya values (1998)
• David P. forsythe, Human Rights in International relations.
• Lon L. Fuller, the morality of law.
• John Finnis, Natural Law and Human Rights, (1980)
• Julius stone, Human Law and Human Justice, (2000), Universal, New Delhi.
• M.G. Chitkara, Human Rights commission and Betrayal, (1995)
• V.D. Kulshrestha constitution in the India legal and constitutional History 1995
• Robert Lewgat, The classical law of India (1998), Oxford.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
HUMAN RIGHTS
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM human rights and international order LLH 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Identify and evaluate the historical, philosophical, political and cultural
developments establishing human rights as a set of global norms,
agreements, and procedures.
CO2 Explore global human rights institutions, law, and processes, and assess the
impact of their interaction with national and local cultural practices and
norms.
CO3 Critically examine the impact of diverse geographic, cultural and
theoretical contexts on the social acceptance and practical application of
human rights norms.
CO4 Synthesize interdisciplinary approaches and contributions to topics such as
gender, race, poverty, violence and post-colonialism within a human rights
framework.
CO5 Reflectively evaluate the effectiveness of human rights practice on local,
national or international humanitarian efforts.
-Syllabus-
Select bibliography
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Protection & Enforcement of HR in India LLH 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Select bibliography:
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Human Rights Of Disadvantages Groups:
Problems And Issues In The Protection
And Enforcement LLH 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 To provide students an insight into the intricacies of human rights issues which
are involved in the overall administration of criminal justice system in India.
CO2 To make them understand various aspects of criminology, penology and
victimology with reference to various vulnerable groups of society-children,
women, aged persons SC/ST.
CO3 To acquaint the students with functionaries involved in administration of criminal
justice-police, prosecution, judiciary and correctional agencies.
CO4 To highlight current issues and debates regarding criminal justice administration
and human rights
-Syllabus-
3. Rights of women
4. Rights of child
5. Rights of prisoners
6. Rights of dalits
Selected bibliography:-
1. D.D. Basu, Human Rights in Indian Constitutional Law (1994)
2. Vijay chitnis (et.al) Human Rights and the law National and global perspectives (1997
3. B.P. Singh Seghal law judiciary and justice in India (1993)
4. James vadakkumcherry Human Rights and the policies in India (1996
5. D.R. axena, Tribals and the law (1997)
6. PoornimaAdvani Indian judiciary A Tribute (1997)
7. Justice Vnekataramiah, Human Rights in the changing World (1998)
8. Paramji S. Jaiswal and NeshthaJaiswal, Human Rights and the law (1996)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
HUMAN RIGHTS
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM International Humanitarian Law And Refugee Law LLH 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-syllabus-
1. Humanization of Warfare
2. Control of weapons
I. Conventional
II. Chemical
III. Biological
IV. Nuclear
Select bibliography
1. B.S.Chimni
2. Kelly Dawn Calier, who is a refugee, A comparative
3. M.K. Balachandran, introduction to international humanitarian law ( 1997)
4. GyyS. Goodwin Gill the refugee in the International law (1996)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
HUMAN RIGHTS
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Human Rights Law
(Science Technology And Human Rights) LLH 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Understand the interrelationship of science, technology and human rights and its
impact on ethics, morality and privacy.
CO2 Distinguish between positive and negative role of science and technology
CO3 Explain the impact of invitro fertilization and surrogate parenthood, abortion,
euthanasia on human rights.
CO4 Analyze the impact of developments in technology, biotechnology and medical
experiments on right to human dignity.
CO5 Define human rights perspective on new torture technologies like electric shock,
traumainducing drugs and psychotropic substances and other medical issues.
-Syllabus-
7. Constitutional Restrictions
Selected Bibliography
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Principles of Corporate Law LBC 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Explain the concepts in business laws with respect to foreign trade
CO2 Apply the global business laws to current business environment
CO3 Analyse the principle of international business and strategies adopted by firms to
expand globally.
CO4 Integrate concept of business law with foreign trade
-SYLLABUS-
1. Introduction
5. Corporate Governance
i. Concept,
ii. Significance,
iii. Dimensions,
iv. Legal framework
v. Impact of globalization
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Corporate Crimes and Social Responsibility LBC 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Explore the relationship between ethics and business and the subsequent theories
of justice and economics across different cultural traditions.
CO2 Explain the relationship between ethics, morals and values in the workplace.
CO3 Formulate ethical philosophy to explain how it contributes to current practice.
CO4 Appraise some of the competing demands on business when scrutinizing the
ethics of business activity.
CO5 Critically apply understanding of ethics of real–world contexts and gather and
analyse information by way of undertaking a research project on a topic relevant
to business ethics.
CO6 Discuss the corporate governance system influence performance, including both
the performance of individual firms and the allocation of capital within a country
CO7 Relate the evolution of diverse ownership and governance structures across
different economies
CO8 Evaluate theories of the firm, and explain how they are relevant to the diverse
range of ownership structures that exist in reality
CO9 Discuss the moral and social responsibility dimensions of corporate governance
CO10 Describe why systematic way failure of corporate governance can lead to failure
of confidence that could spread from individual firms to entire markets or
economies
-SYLLABUS-
Corporate Crimes
Cyber Crimes
Corporate Social Responsibility: Theories and Justification
CSR and Multinational Corporations
Regulation of Multinational Corporations in India
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM International Trade Law LBC 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Advancing legal knowledge in the field of international trade law and
transnational contract law and related provisions of public and private
international law
CO2 Enhancing competencies for comparative legal analysis i.e. from a civil law,
common law and Islamic law perspectives
CO3 Providing fundamental tools and competencies needed to deal with the complex
reality of international commercial transactions from a European and an
international perspective and in particular with respect to:
-SYLLABUS-
• Introduction to ITL
• FDI and Technology Transfer
• International Commercial Arbitration
• Competition Law
• WTO
• E-commerce
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Banking and insurance law LBC 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Interpret, understand and explain the results of applications of univariate and
multivariate statistical methods, applied to analyses of financial, banking and
insurance risk.
CO2 Understand the laws in banking and insurance sector
CO3 Regulatory authorities
CO4 Get in depth the knowledge of banker and customer relationship
-Syllabus-
Unit-I
Unit-II
Unit-III
Unit-IV
1. Insurance against 3rd party (relevant provisions from Motor Vehicle Act 1988)
2. Liability Insurance
3. Consumer protection for Banking and Insurance services
4. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2000:- Establishment,
5. Composition, Duties, Powers and Functions
SUGGESTED READINGS:
Legislations
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating to Contract LBC 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Define, distinguish and apply the basic concepts and terminology of the law of
contract;
CO2 Define and distinguish amongst the various processes involved in contract
formation;
CO3 Identify the relevant legal issues that arise on a given set of facts in the area of
contract law;
CO4 Select and apply a range of approaches to written communication, and apply the
critical thinking required to bring about creative solutions to complex legal
problems in the area of contract law;
CO5 Formulate oral and written arguments in response to a given set of facts;
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Companies Act LBC 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO1 Appreciate the relevance of business law to individuals and businesses and the
role of law in an economic, political and social context.
CO2 Identify the fundamental legal principles behind contractual agreements.
CO3 Examine how businesses can be held liable in tort for the actions of their
employees.
CO4 Understand the legal and fiscal structure of different forms of business
organizations and their responsibilities as an employer.
CO5 Acquire problem solving techniques and to be able to present coherent, concise
legal argument.
-Syllabus-
* Suggested Readings are not exhaustive. Need to be supplemented with additional readings.
1. Slot & Johnston, An Introduction to Competition Law (Oxford and Portland, Oregon,
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MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
ADR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Evolution And Concept of ADR LLA 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law of Arbitration LLA 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
2. Justice P.S. Narayan, The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 4th ed. (2007).
3. Chawla, S.L. Law Of Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern Law House (2004)
4. Markanda P.C., Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation, Wadhwa Nagpur
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
ADR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM International Commercial Arbitration LLA 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
UNIT-I: Introduction
a. Concept, Nature and Emergence of International Commercial Arbitration
b. Dispute Resolution in International Trade
c. Important terms used in International Commercial Arbitration
d. International Arbitration Institutions
e. A comparison between institutional versus ad-hoc rules of arbitration
UNIT-II: Applicability of Laws
a. Types of laws
applicable in international commercial arbitration
b. Governing law of
arbitration, Law applicable to the substantive and procedural issues
c. Enforcing the
choice of law clause
d. Party Autonomy:
Choice of law (Seat Theory), Choice of national law.
e. Conflict Rules
UNIT-III: Regulating International Commercial Arbitration
a. An introduction to
UNCITRAL Model law on International Commercial Arbitration
b. Judicial
intervention to Arbitration
c. Reference to
arbitration
d. Interim Measures
e. General policy for enforcement, review and refusal of foreign award in India.
UNIT-IV: Recognition or enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
a. Foreign Award- meaning
b. The International Conventions for recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards
c. Reciprocity and Commercial Reservation
d. Indian law- Scope and Applicability
e. Recognition and enforcement of annulled awards
Text Books:
1. Jay E. Grenig, International Commercial Arbitration, West Thomson Reuters, 1st
ed.(2014).
2. Kroll, Laukas A Mistelis, Viscasilas, V. Rogers, International Arbitration and
International Commercil Law, Kluwer International (2011)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
ADR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Mediation, Conciliation
and Negotiation LLA 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. The ability to analyse a conflict situation and to select the appropriate dispute
resolution strategy.
CO 2. An ability to negotiate effectively.
CO 3. An ability to conduct or participate appropriately in a mediation process.
CO 4. An ability to participate effectively in meetings, in a range of roles.
CO 5. An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and recognition of the
value and constraints of team work.
-Syllabus-
UNIT – I: Mediation-I
a. Mediation: Meaning, Scope and importance of Mediation
b. Adjudication vs Mediation
c. Techniques of Mediation
d. Mediation Ethics and Obligations of Mediation
UNIT – II: Mediation II
a. Supreme Court‟s Module on Mediation
b. Civil and Commercial Mediation
c. Family Mediation
d. Victim-offender Mediation
UNIT – III: Conciliation and Negotiation
a. Conciliation: Nature and Modes of Conciliation
b. Law Relating to Conciliation
c. Negotiation: Meaning and Significance
d. Techniques and approach to Negotiation
UNIT – IV: International Practices
a. Comparative study of Mediation
b. Comparative Study of Conciliation
c. Negotiation for International Relations and Disputes
Text Books:
1. Sriram Panchu, Mediation Practices & Law, Lexis Nexis Butterworth, 1st ed. (2011).
2. S. Susheela, Mediation Readers Handbook, Asia Law House, 1st ed. (2012).
References:
1. Abraham P. Ordover and Andrea Doneff, Alternatives to Litigation : Mediation,
Arbitration, and the Art of Dispute Resolution, Notre Dame: National Institute for
Trial Advocacy, 2002
2. Mediation in India, A Toolkit, USEFL
3. The Mediator's Handbook by Ruth Chariton and Micheline Dewdney .
4. The Fundamentals of Family Mediation by John M. Haynes and Stephanie
Charlesworth.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
ADR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Practical Training in ADR Skills LLA 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
The objectives of this paper is to develop in the students of LLM ADR practical
understandings of the matter which can be preferably resolved through ADR. They will
therefore be given actual training in processing cases for resolution using ADR techniques.
The main focus will be on resolution of commercial disputes of both national and
international dimensions, disputes between citizens and government, matrimonial disputes,
arbitration and those concerning civil rights. During the semester at least four cases will have
to be processed by the students. The evaluation of course work in this paper shall be
exclusively internal by a Board of examiner constituted by the Academic Programme
Committee of the University School of Law and Legal Studies.
Subject: Dissertation Paper Code:
The evaluation of the Dissertation and Viva Voce will be conducted by a Board of
Examiners comprising of Dean, Supervisor and senior most faculty member and an External
Examiner with the approval of the Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor.
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MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
CONSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL ORDER
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties
And Directive Principles Of State Policy LCL 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM MASS MEDIA LAW LCL 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. To promote for the benefit of the public compliance with ethical standards of
conduct and with the law by journalists, broadcasters and all others engaged in
or responsible for the media.
CO 2. To advance the education and training of the public and in particular members
of charitable and non-charitable voluntary organisations in the India and
elsewhere in all forms of communication media and in particular the effective
utilisation thereof.
CO 3. This type of law emphasis on fields like freedom of speech, defamation,
privacy, censorship, contempt and freedom of information.
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM JUDICIAL REVIEW LCL 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Summarize the process of judicial review and identify criteria used by courts
to evaluate the constitutionality of criminal law of India.
CO 2. Identify and synthesize social theory about crime, justice, and social deviance
and explain and address various obstacles and barriers experienced by
individuals before, during, and after internment.
CO 3. Problem-solve complex issues in the criminal justice system and society
related to policy, law enforcement, vulnerability, and marginalization
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LCL 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Analyze the scope of review of delegated legislation and the limitations on the
judicial review of administrative action, the Principles of Natural Justice also
have studied in detail in this course
CO 2. Administrative law is mainly a judge-made law and has secured its present
features through a Myriad of judicial decisions.
CO 3. Get deep knowledge of the operation and changing phenomena of these
standards from a comparative angle.
CO 4. The ever increasing number of delegated legislation in the form of rules,
regulations, circulars and general orders has the characteristics of law, which
though framed by administration, impose burden on the rights of citizens.
-Syllabus-
1. Administrative Law
i. Definition, Nature, Scope and Functions
ii. Growth of Administrative Law in India
2. Basic Constitutional Principles: Indian Perspectives
i. Rule of Law
ii. Separation of Powers
iii. Natural Justice
3. Classification of Administrative Functions
4. Administrative Discretion and Rules of Fairness
5. Transparency and Accountability
i. Lokpal and Lokayukt
ii. Right to Information
iii. Vigilance Commission
iv. Comptroller and Auditor - General of India
v. Commissions of Inquiry
6. Delegated Legislation
i. Importance, Need and Constitutionality of Delegated Legislation
ii. Conditional Legislation
7. Controls on Delegated Legislation
i. Parliamentary Control
ii. Procedural Control
iii. Judicial Control
8. Administrative Tribunals
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
CONSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL ORDER
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Constitution And Legal Order
(National Security, Public Order, And Rule of Law) LCL 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM HUMAN RIGHTS LCL 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM ENVORONMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT: LAW AND POLICY LLE 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Explain and apply to various fact scenarios the concept of separate legal
entity.
CO 2. To explain the basic documents such as MOA and AOA required for
company.
CO 3. To develop the ability to identify and effectively use the corporate law
resources. And to develop the ability to learn company law both independently
and cooperatively in a professional environment.
CO 4. To evaluate and analyze socially reasonable corporate behavior.
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
THE LAW LLE 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Explain and apply to various fact scenarios the concept of separate legal
entity.
CO 2. To develop the ability to identify and effectively use the corporate law
resources. And to develop the ability to learn company law both independently
and cooperatively in a professional environment.
CO 3. To evaluate and analyze socially reasonable corporate behavior.
-Syllabus-
1. Water
i. Salinity
ii. Bund and spillways
iii. Aquaculture and Fishing: Regulation
iv. Irrigation
v. Ground water management
vi. Interstate water management and disputes
2. Land
i. Controls on land development
ii. Eco-friendly land planning: conservation, utilization and conservation
iii. Mining and quarrying
3. Concepts of Common Property and State Property
i. Forest
ii. Wildlife
iii. Common facilities and the right to use: roads, pathways, parks, lakes, rivers
iv. Natural heritages-Tribal habitat
v. Historical monuments
vi. Wet lands: wise use concept
4. Energy
i. Sources
ii. Energy related environment problems: tapping transmission and utilization, indiscriminate
use
iii. Utilization of conventional energy: hydro-electric, thermal and nuclear
iv. Non-conventional energy: Solar, wind tidal and biogas
Select Bibliography
1. KaliashThakur, Environmental Protection: Law and Policy in India (1997), Deep & Deep
publications.
New Delhi
2. WCED, Our forest, Future (1999), Cabbridge
3. Abraham C.M. Environmental Jurisprudence in India (1999), Cluwer
4. Diwedi, India’s Environmental policies, programmes and Stuwardship(1999) Mc, Millan
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM PREVENTION AND CONTROL
OF POLLUTION LLE 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. Pollution
i. Meaning
ii. Kinds of pollution and their impact
2. Pollution of water
i. Definition
ii. Ground water pollution
iii. Sources
iv. Critique of existing
v.. Machinery
vi. Powers
vii. Function
viii. Offences and penalties
3. Pollution of Air
i. Pollutants and effects
ii. Modalities of control
iii. Conflicts of jurisdiction of different control
iv. Agencies
v. Critique of the existing legal framework
4. Noise pollution
i. Sources and effects
ii. Different legal controls
iii. Ned for specific law
5. Disposal of Waste
i. Kinds of wastes
ii. Disposal agencies: local bodies and other agencies
iii. Disposal and recycling of wastes
6. Sanctions against pollution
i. Efficacy of criminal and civil sanctions
ii. Corporate liability, civil and criminal
iii. Should penalties be prohibitive?
iv. Civil liability, compensatory and penal
v. Administrative compensation system
vi. Incentives to pollution control
1. Kailash Thakur, Environmental Protection Law and Policy in Indian (1997), Deep & Deep
Pub.New
Delhi
2. Enid, M. Barson and llga Neilson (eds.), Agriculture and Sustainable Use in Europe
(1998), Kluwer
3. JohnF.M.c. Eldownery and Sharron Mc. Eldownery, Environmental Law and
Regulation(2000),
Blackstone Press
4. Leelakrishan, P.et.al. (eds.), Law and Environment(1990)
5. Frodorick R. Anderson, et.al. Environmental Improvement through Economic Incentives
(1977)
6. . David huges, Environmental Law (1999), Butterworths, London
7. Daniel R. Mandekar, Environmental and Land Controls Registration (1976), Bobbs -Merri,
New York
8. . Indian Law Institute, Mass Disasters and Multinational Liability: The Bhopal Case (1986)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
ENVIROMENTAL LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM environment And International Legal Order LLE 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. To develop the ability to identify and effectively use the corporate law
resources internationally. And to develop the ability to learn company law
both independently and cooperatively in a professional environment.
CO 2. To evaluate and analyze socially reasonable corporate behavior.
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM ENVIORNMENTAL LEGISLATION LLE 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Uniform Civil Code LLF 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. The study of the course must expose to the similarities and differences across
the personal law systems, and to appreciate these differences in the context of
development of these laws.
CO 2. The other objective is to view family law not merely as a separate system of
personal laws based upon religions but as the one cutting across the religious
lines and eventually enabling us to fulfill the constitutional directive of
uniform civil code.
-Syllabus-
Unit 1
1. Uniform civil code - Meaning, need, feasibility, impediments to the formulation of uniform
civil code and role of state, comparative analysis with U.S.A, connotations of directive
principles u/a -44 of constitution of India with special reference to personal law and role of
judiciary.
2. Religious pluralism and its implications in the matters of marriage, divorce and
maintenance – concept of marriage and theories of divorce with special reference to Hindu
law, Muslim law, Parsi law, Christian law, Special marriages law, Foreign marriages law and
Indian divorces law. Kinds of maintenance and right to get maintenance under personal and
Uniform law.
Unit 11
1. Optional uniform civil code – meaning, need and scope of optional uniform civil code
specifically in the law on succession and inheritance applicable to Hindu, Muslim, Christian
and Parsi, and its comparative analysis with uniform law.
2. Secular laws and its implications in the matters of adoption including inter country
adoptions and guardianship – concept, nature and relevance of adoption and guardianship
with special reference to Hindu law , Muslim law, Parsi law, Christian law and Uniform law.
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. M.P Raju - Uniform civil code – A Mirage, Anamika Pub & Distributors, 2003.
2. Dina Nath Raina – Uniform civil Code and Gender Justice, Reliance Publishing House, 01.
3. M.S Rattnaparki – Uniform Civil Code – An Ignored Constitutional Imperative, Atlantic
Publishers & Dist, 01-Jan-1997 - Civil law -
4. Vasudha daghmvar – Towards uniform civil code , ILI publication1989.
5. Naseem Akhtar – Family Law on divorce and judicial separation, deep and deep
publication, 2003.
6. A.M Bhattacharjee– Muslim law and constitution, Eastern law house, 1985.
7. Sayed Khalid Rashid revised by V.P Bharatiya – Muslim law, eastern book company,
8. Tahir Mahmood and Dr. Saif Mahmood – Introduction to Muslim law, universal law
publishing company pvt. Ltd., 2013.
9. Justice S.A Kader – Muslim Law of marriage and succession in India (a critique with a
plea for optional civil code).
10. Family Law lectures – Family law -1 and II – Lexis Nexis publication latest edition.
11. Mulla – Principles of Hindu Law, butterworths publication 1998.
12. Mayne’s – Hindu law, bharat law house, 1987.
13. Justice S. Krishnamurthy Aiyar – law of marriage, maintenance, separation and divorce,
universal law publication 2009.
14. Cowas Noshirwan Wadia – Parsi law relating to marriage and divorce and inheritance and
succession.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To Marriage
And Separation LLF 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. The concepts and law relating to marriage and separation in India and to
create understanding about contemporary developments in the arena of
emerging marriage and separation issues.
-Syllabus-
Hindu Law
Hindu marriage: concept, evolution, kinds, conditions and solemnization, Matrimonial
remedies: nullity of marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, Difference
between judicial separation and divorce and theories of divorce.
Muslim Law
Muslim marriage: concept, evolution, nature, essentials and option of puberty (Khyar-ul-
bulug), iddat, Legal effect of a valid marriage, Muta or temporary Marriage, Mahr,
Dissolution of marriage (Talaq), Legal effects of change of religion.
Laws Relating to Christian and Parsi and Jews
Concept of parsi and jews marriage: nature, kinds, essentials, Nullity of marriage, Judicial
eparation, Concept of divorce.
Contemporary Issues
Uniform Civil Code, Legitimacy of live-in relationships, Marriages under Special Marriages
Act, 1954, NRI Marriages, Concept of same gender marriage and its legality, Family Courts:
Constitution, power and functions, Administration of gender justice.
Acts and Statutes (As Amended)
1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
2. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
3. The Family Courts Act, 1984
4. The Muslim (Women of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986
5. The Special Marriages Act, 1954
6. The Prohibition of Child Marriages Act, 2006
Text Books
1. Ahmad, Aqil; Mohammedan Law; Central Law Agency
2. Diwan, Paras; Hindu Law; Allahabad Law Agency
Reference Books
1. Fyzee, Asaf A. A.; Outlines of Muhammadan Law; Oxford University PresS
2. Desai, Satayjit A; Mulla’s Principles of Hindu Law, Volume-I and II; LexisNexis
3. Machanda, S.C.; Law and Practice of Divorce in India; Universal Publication
4. Kusem; Marriage and Divorce Law Manual; Universal Publication
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM LAW RELATING TO
INHERITANCE AND SUCCESSION LLF 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Know the personal law applicable to Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsis and
other denominations is not fully codified.
CO 2. While these personal laws are similar in their essential broad underlying
principles, they are much different in their details.
CO 3. Personal law is applicable not only to aspects of family relations, viz. marriage
and divorce, support and maintenance, children and their custody and
guardianship, adoption and the like, but also to law relating to property, viz.
joint family systems, devolution to property upon death of a person.
-Syllabus-
SYLLABUS
Introduction
Inheritance in Hindu, Muslim and other religion: object, scope and nature of inheritance in
Hindus, Muslims, and other Religious communities such as Parsis and Christians.
Inheritance under Hindu law
Succession under Mitakshara and Dayabhaga, Joint family property, Coparcenary Property,
Order of inheritance of male and female, Classes of heirs and rules of exclusion.
Inheritance under Muslim Law
Pre Islamic customs and Islamic reforms, Sunni law of inheritance, Shia law of inheritance,
Doctrine of increase and return under Sunni and Shia law and Rules of exclusion,
Testamentary succession.
Recent development and contemporary issues
The Constitution of India, Judicial Trends and the Family Courts Act, 1984.
Acts and Statutes (As Amended)
1. Desai, Satayjit A; Mulla‟s Principles of Hindu Law, Volume-I and II; LexisNexis
2. Sinha, R.K; Muslim Law; Central Law Agency
Reference Books
1. Mishra, Rangnath; Hindu Law and Usages; Bharat Publication
2. Ahmad, Aqil; Mohammedan Law; Central Law
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Women’s Rights And Their Protection LLF 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Recognize the intersections between gender and other social and cultural
identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin,
religion, class and sexuality.
CO 2. Analyze the ways in which societal institutions and power structures impact
the material realities of women’s lives.
CO 3. Demonstrate adequate skills in listening, speaking, and writing effectively,
performing critical thinking and analysis, incorporating feminist theoretical
perspectives in problem solving and research methodologies.
CO 4. Evaluate and interpret information from a variety of sources including print
and electronic media, film, video, and other information technologies.
CO 5. Articulate connections between global, regional, and local issues, and their
relationship to women’s experiences and to human rights, with an awareness
of the importance of context.
CO 6. Engage in promoting social justice and human rights.
-Syllabus-
1. Introduction
I. Status and Position of women: Vedic Post Vedic, Medieval period and Contemporary
India.
2. Rights and Protection of Women: International Perspective
Relevant provisions of:
i. Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR),
ii. Convention on Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW),
iii. Convention Political Rights of Women,
iv. Convention on Nationality of Married Women,
v. Convention on Elimination of Violence Against Women.
3. Rights and protection of women: National scenario
Position under general laws:
i. Constitution of India,
ii. Criminal laws,
iii. Personal laws,
iv. Property laws,
v. Industrial and Labour laws.
Position under special laws:
i. Dowry prohibition act,
ii. Domestic violence act,
iii. Pre-conception and prenatal diagnostic techniques (prohibition of sex selection) act,
iv. National Women Commission.
4. Contemporary issues and Special initiatives for women
i. Law against Sexual harassment at workplace,
ii. National policies for girl child,
iii. National policies for the empowerment of women,
iv. Participation of women in politics,
v. armed forces etc.
Acts and Statutes (As Amended)
1. The Constitution of India
2. The Indian Penal Code, 1860
3. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
4. The Special Marriage Act, 1955
5. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
6. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
7. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971
8. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
9. The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
10. The National Commission for Women Act, 1990
11. The Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013
12. The Report of Justice Verma Committee
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Child Rights And Protection LLF 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
1. Transform and/or refresh your awareness, understanding and appreciation of child rights
and a child rights approach in a memorable and lasting way;
2. Describe child rights, and explain how a child rights approach differs from other
approaches, such as child-focused/child-centred, charity and welfare approaches;
3. Explain and describe UNICEF’s mandate as it relates to the promotion, protection and
fulfilment of children’s rights;
-Syllabus-
Legislative approach
Place of child in Indian Constitution with special reference to Article 15(3), Article 24,
Article
39 (e) and (f), Article 45, Protection of child through different legislations, National
Commission
for Protection of Child Rights: mandate, constitution and powers.
International Regime
ILO Convention on Child Labour 1999, United Nation Conventions on the Right of Child
1989,
UN Convention on Child Prostitution and Child Pornography 2000, Role of UNICEF for the
protection of child rights.
Judicial Contribution and Preventive Strategies
Juvenile in conflict with law, Social Action Litigation concerning Juvenile Justice, Sexual
Exploitation of Children, Role of NGOs protecting child rights, trafficking in children.
Educational Rights
Article 21-A of Indian Constitution, Right of children to free and compulsory education,
Corporal punishment at school, Critical analysis of Mid-day meal scheme.
Acts and Statutes (As Amended)
1. The Commissions for the Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
2. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
3. The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
4. The Protection of child from sexual offences Act 2012 5. The Information Technology
Act, 2000
Text Books
1. Bajpai, Asha; Child Rights in India: Law, policy and practice; Oxford University Press
2. Tripathi, S.C; Law Relating to Women and Child; Central Law Publication
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM RELIGION AND FAMILY LAW LLF 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Aware about the conceptual and general issues regarding culture and
civilization of the ancient period Evolution of Early Indian Society and
Culture with respect to religion
CO 2. familiarize with the heritage of India Medieval India Socio-Cultural Processes
CO 3. Equip with an idea on the Social – Cultural and administrative features during
the medieval period
-Syllabus-
Introduction
Religion: concept and evolution, Religion and multiculturalism, Freedom of propagation of
religion, Critical evaluation of fatwa and khap, Uniform Civil Code.
Marriage
Marriage: personal laws and under Special Marriage Act, 1954, conditions for valid marriage,
consequences and effects.
Divorce
Divorce: concept, origin, status of children, Rights and obligations after divorce under
personal laws and Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Adoption and Maintenance
Adoption by Hindus and by other faith: statutory provisions, scope, effect and consequences,
Maintenance under Cr. P.C. and in different personal laws.
Acts and Statutes (As Amended)
1. The Constitution of India
2. The Muslim Shariyat Act, 1937
3. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939
4. The Family Courts Act, 1984
5. The Muslim Women (Protection of rights on Divorce) Act 1986
6. The Special Marriage Act, 1954
7. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
8. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
9. The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
Text Books
1. Bhattacharjee, A.M.; Muslim Law and the Constitution; Eastern Law House
2. Kapadia, K.M; The Marriage and Family Law in India, Oxford University Press
3. Jain, M.P; Indian Constitutional Law; LexisNexis
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
IPR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM INTRODUCTION TO IPR LLP 104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM COPYRIGHTS LAW LLP 105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law of Patent and
Undisclosed Information LLP 201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Patent
1. Scope, Objectives and Justification
2. History and International Treaties
3. Patentability Criteria
4. Patentable and Non- patentable inventions
5. Registration, Ownership, Rights of Patentee, Transfer of technology
6. Working of Patents and Compulsory licensing
7. Infringement
8. Impact of TRIPs and TRIPs Flexibilities
9. Pharma patents vis a vis Public Health Issues
10. Patent vis-à-vis Copyright: Software and Computer Programmes
11. Utility Patent
Undisclosed Information
1. Rationale and Subject matter of Confidential Information
2. TRIPS Regime
3. Trade Secrets v. other forms of protection
4. Techniques of Secrecy Protection ( India and International level)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
IPR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law of trademark LLP 202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Trademark
1. Justification, History, and International Treaties
2. Registration (India and International level) and Scope of Protection
3. Kinds : Conventional and Non-conventional
4. Licensing and Assignments
5. Passing off, Infringement and Remedies
6. Character Merchandising
7. Comparative Advertisement and Disparagement
8. Interplay of Unfair Competition and Trademark Law
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
IPR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM New plant variant protection LLP 203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1) Variety of plants:
• Kinds of plants.
• Relation with Intellectual Property.
2) Breeder and its Rights:
• Who is the breeder?
• Licensing.
• Rights of breeder.
• Remedies in case of infringement.
• Authorities involved.
3) Protection of plants:
• Need of protection.
• Protection of breeder of the variety under Indian Constitution.
• Role of DPSP regarding the protection of new varieties of plants.
4) The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act, 2001:
• Introduction and Athourities.
• Plant Varieties and Essentially Derived Variety-Application for Registration (ChapterIII).
• Duration and Effect of Registration
• Benefit Sharing and Duration of Registration.
• Compulsory License
• Appellate Tribunal
5) Farmers Rights, Revocation and Penalties:
• Surrender and revocation of certificate.
• Rights of farmers and of communities.
• Protection from infringement.
• Authorization of plant variety.
• Governmental schemes.
• Penalties (ChapterX)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-II
IPR
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law of Layout Designs
& Geographical Indication LLP 204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
Industrial Design and Layout Designs of Integrated Circuit
1. Meaning, Scope and Registration
2. History, International Developments
3. Designs v/s Copyright and Trademark
4. Infringement and Remedies
Geographical Indication
1. National and International Perspective
2. Meaning, Nature and Justification
3. Geographical Indication v. other forms of IPRs
4. Registration, Infringement and remedies
5. TRIPS and Concerns for developing countries
SELECTED BIBLOIGRAPHY
1. Alka Chawla, Copyright and Related Rights: National and International Perspectives
(Macmillan
India Ltd., Delhi, 2007).
2. Ashwani Bansal, Law of Trade Marks in India with introduction to Intellectual Property
Laws
(Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, New Delhi, 2009)
3. David Bainbridge, Intellectual Property (Pearson Education, Delhi, 2003).
4. Elizabeth Verkey, Law of Patent (Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 2005).
5. Holyoak & Torreman, Intellectual Property Law (Oxford University Press, New York,
2010).
6. J. K. Das, Intellectual Property Law (Kamal Law House, Kolkata, 2008).
7. J.A.L.Sterling, World Copyright Law (Sweet & Maxwell, London, 2009).
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
LABOR LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To Industrial Relations LLL104 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. History of Trade Union - Trade Union Act, 1926 - Recognition of Trade Union -Affiliation
of Unions to political parties - Multi-unionism - Policies towards workers, participation in
management - role of State - Workers participation in Management - Liberalization and
Industrial relation in India.
2. Collective bargaining - Process of Collective bargaining - Perquisites for collective
bargaining - strikes/lockouts [pen-down, tool down, go slow, work to rule, stay in, sit in,
picketing] -
Gherao - Law relating to collective bargaining.
3. Freedom of Association - Constitutional and legal aspects
4. Industrial Disputes Act - Layoff - retrenchment - compulsory retirement - Voluntary
retirement - superannuation
5. Industrial Dispute Resolutions - Methods - Conciliation Officer - Board of Conciliation –
Legal status of Conciliation settlements - Voluntary Arbitration - Arbitration under the
Industrial
Disputes Act - Compulsory Adjudication - Power of reference - Reference by Government –
Industrial Tribunals – National Tribunals – Status, powers, awards – Judicial review.
Suggested Reading
1. Indian Law Institute Labour Law and Labour Relations [ 1987]
2. Dr. V G Goswami Labour and Industrial Laws [2004]
3. Ramaswami and Uma R Industry and Labour
4. Giri V V Labour Problems in Indian Industry
5. Raman M P Political Involvement of Indian Trade Union
6. 0 P Malhotra The Law of Industrial Disputes, Vol I [1988]
7. Chetty Narayan Y Dynamics of Trade Unionism in India – Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
LABOR LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To Labour Welfare LLL105 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. Constitution and Labour Welfare —Right to work- Bonded Labour child labour —special
provision for women and children- Law relating to protection of Women in work place
International conventions.
2. Minimum Wage- Types and kinds of wage determination theories of wage , Payment of
Wages —Bonus Dearness allowance —basic wage Other wage [HRA, CCA, MA, LTC,
Leave encashment, Overtime allowances, cash incentives, conveyance allowance] National
Wage
Policy Payment of Wages Act Denial of minimum wage as Forced Labour
3. ILO standard for labour International Convention for Labour Welfare UDHR —ICCPR.
4. Labour and Human Rights Equality of Opportunity in employment Equal Pay for Equal
Work Equal Remuneration Act Maternity Benefit Shops and Establishment
5. Unorganised sector and labour laws and Agriculture labourer (concept, exploitation, tribal
labour in forest settlement, plantation labour Act, political movement, agrarian reforms)
migrants , sale promotion, small scale industries, beedi and cigar, construction labour, ship
breaking, cracker industry, employment guarantee scheme.
Suggested Readings:
1. Mishra S N Labour and Industrial laws Central law publication Allahabad 20th Edition
2004
2. Shrivastava .K. D Law relating to Trade Unions and Unfair Trade Practices in India.
Eastern Book Company
3. Y B Singh Industrial Labour in India [Part-I] 1960
4. Report on the National Commission on Labor 1969
5. Shrivastava S. C. Social security and labour law Eastern Book Company Lucknow, 1985
6. Pretal Joshi- ILO and its impact in India
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
FAMILY LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To Industrial
Injuries And Social Security LLL201 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. Workmen’s Compensation From Compensation to Insurance Judicial Interpretation of the
express ‘arising out of and in the course of employment’ Employee State Insurance Act 1948
2. Fatal Accidents Act, 1857 Motor Vehicle Compensation Law Employer Liability Act 1935
3. Industrial safety Factories Act Environmental destruction Bhopal —Shriram gas leak
4. Occupational Health and Industrial Injuries Old age, sickness and disablement -Hazardous
employment- Employers Liability - Medical Insurance - Public Liability Insurance Act 1991
5. Social Security Five year plan National Commission on Labour PF, Pension and Gratuity
Mining worker Social Security for Unorganized Labour —Employee stock option —workers
cooperatives.
Suggested Readings:
1. Shrivastava S. C. Social security and labour law Eastern Book Company Lucknow, 1985
2. RN Choudhiy Commentary on the Workmen’s Compensation Act 1923
3. H K Saharay Industrial and Labour Laws of India 1987
4. R W Rideout Principles of Labour Law 1988
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
LABOR LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To Service regulation LLL202 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. Service Law- Recruitment Procedure- Rules Agencies —Employment Exchange
2. Conditions of Service terms Central Civil Service Rules State Civil Service Rules Pay
Commission Fixation of pay and other allowances- Law Relating to Civil Servants/Rules
‘Doctrine of pleasure’
3. Contractual Employment concept Security of tenure —Employment Act { UK }
4. Misconduct and discipline of the employees major and minor misconduct File noting
Confidentiality of Adverse remarks Internal appeal mechanism Inquiry procedure
punishment Managerial prerogative transfer, long leave —Standing order
5. Judicial Review Central Administrative Tribunal State Administrative tribunal- Powers
and Functions Appeal Provision —Writs
Suggested Readings
1. Mallick Service Law
2. Ezo’s Service Law in India
3. Chabra Administrative Tribunal
4. G B Singh’s Commentary on The CCS & CCA Rules
5. Central Social Service Rule
6. Administration Training Tribunals Act
RELATED STATUTES:
1. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
2. Trade Unions Act, 1926
3. Athitration and Conciliation ActJ 986
4. Factories Act.1948
5. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
6. Minimum Wages Act
7. Payment of Wages Act
8. Migrant Labour Act
9. Plantation Labour Act
10. Kerala Agricultural Labour Act
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Law Relating To contract LLL203 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
-Syllabus-
1. Constitutional Perspectives on Wages
1.1 The constitutional ideals: Right to work; Right to living wage; Right to equal pay for
equal work
1.2 History of Wage legislation in India: Findings of Royal Commission on Wages 1931
1.3 Wage Concept of Minimum Wage, Living Wage, Fair Wage. Principles governing
fixation of these Wages.
1.4 Committee on Fair Wages 1949 (Recommendations)
2. Theories and Facets of Wages
2.1 Theories of wages: Wage differentials
2.2 Regulations of Payment of Wages: Safeguards against unlawful deductions and delay in
payment of wages - Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Jurisdictions, Powers of Presiding Officer,
Wages Authority .
3. Facets of Wages
3.1 Methods for wage fixation - The Minimum Wages Act, 1923, Wage Fixation through
Adjudication – Principles evolved by Judiciary; Wage Fixation by Wage Boards – Principals
&
Practices – Functionary & Wage Boards Critical Appraisal
3.1.1 Dearness Allowance – Concept, meaning, Evolution; D.A. & Consumer Price Index –
Controversies involved. Imposition of ceiling limit on the Extent of neutralization.
3.1.2 Bonus concept - as "deferred wage", "Profit sharing" Facets Attendance bonus,
incentive bonus, Incentive Bonus, etc. Critical Study of Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
3.1.3 Other Allowances and concessions :House rent allowance, City compensatory
allowance, Educational allowance, Conveyance allowance, Cash incentives: percentage
on turn-over, Medical allowance, Leave travel concessions, Free and subsidized food
and products, Leave encashment, Overtime allowances, Low wages and high perks as
a camouflaging stratagem of defeating ceiling on wages.
4. Wages, Price and Tax – Correlations
4.1 Increase of wages - impact on price
4.2 Increase of price - impact on wages
4.3 Tax - impact on price and wages
4.3.1 Taxation on goods and increase of prices
4.3.2 Taxation on wage income - a cut on real wages
4.4 Wages and the consumer
5. National Wage Policy: Problem and Perspectives
5.1 National wage policy
5.2 Need for integrated approach: income, price and wage
5.3 Problems of mixed economy
5.3.1 Capital intensive sector
5.3.2 Labour intensive sector
5.4 Wages in Multi-national corporations
6. International Standardization
6.1 Role of ILO: Conventions and Recommendations relating to Wages
Select Bibliography
O.P. Malhotra, Law of Industrial Disputes Latest Edn.
R.R, Singh, Labour Economics Latest Edn.
G.L. Kothari, Wages, Dearness Allowances and Bonus Latest Edn.
Y. B. Singh, Industrial Labour in India Part I Latest Edn.
V.V. Giri, Labour Problem in Indian Industry
K.D. Srivastva, Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Latest Edn.
K.D. Srivastva, Payment of Bonus Act, 1936 Latest Edn. Report of the National
Commission on Labour 1969 (Relevant Portions)
International Labour Office, Wages (1968)
International Labour Office, Wage Fixing (1981)
International Labour Office, Minimum Wage Fixing (1981)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
LABOR LAW
Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Agricultural Labour LLL204 03 to 02P 04
Couse Outcomes
CO 1. Know what is agriculture labor and how they are different from industrial;
labor
CO 2. Laws governing them
CO 3. Remedied available to them in case of issues
-Syllabus-
1. Agricultural Labour Relations
1.1 Agricultural labourer - the concept
1.2 Early stages - the traditional ties between the landlord and the workers
1.2.1 Non-exploitative fair relation: the feudal hegemony, share in products as wages,
wages in kind, benefits in addition to wages, participation in festive occasion, grievance
redressal at landlord's residence 1.3 Exploitation of labour by the landlord
1.3.1 Longer hours of work and lower wages: statutory regulation
1.3.2 Bonded labour
1.3.3 Indebtedness
1.4 Tribal labour in forest settlements
1.5 Migrant agricultural labour
2. Trade Unionism and Collective Bargaining among Agricultural Labour
2.1 Unorganized nature
2.2 Seasonal character
2.3 Political movements
2.4 State, regional and macro-regional disparities in collective bargaining, organization and
remuneration
3. Industrial Labour Norms in the Agricultural Labour Area
3.1 Problem: multi employer - employment situation
3.2 Workmen's compensation
3.3 Minimum wages
4. Labour Welfare
4.1 Need for state initiative and support
4.2 Assessment of existing measures: statutory and non-statutory
4.3 Agrarian reform as agricultural labour protection measure: land to the tiller doctrine
4.4 Environmental impact of distribution of forest land among agricultural labourers
4.5 Futuristic perspectives
5. Dispute Settlement Mechanism
5.1 Practices: settlements
5.2 Statutory measures: conciliation, adjudication
5.3 Comparative study of state practices and laws
Select Bibliography
• V.V. Giri, Labour Problems in Indian Industry Latest Edn.
• R.R. Singh, Labour Economics Latest Edn. ILO,
• Conventions and Recommendations Report of the National Commission on Labour
(Relevant Portions) 1969 State Legislation and other welfare schemes relating to
agricultural labour.
• Abdul Aziz, “Unionizing Agricultural Labourers in India: A Strategy”, 13 Indian Journal
Industrial Relations 307 (1977)
• A.B. Maily, "Forced Labour in India",
• 15 Indian Journal of Industrial Relations 77 (1979)
• L.C. Sharma, “Forestry Sector Generate More Employment”, 15 Indian Journal of
Industrial Relations 77 (1979).
• P.K. Bardhan, Land Labour and Rural Poverty (1984)
• Kalpana Bardhan, “Rural Employment Wages and Labour Market in India: