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R.K.D.F.

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)

PSO1 Should be able to demonstrate understanding of substantive and procedural law


sufficient to enter the legal profession and professions in which legal knowledge
is an advantage.
PSO2 Should be able to associate the learning from the courses related to Law and
Management.
PSO3 Should be able to Gather and interpret relevant facts and conduct legal research.
PSO4 Should have the capability to understand the laws at national and global level and
to solve the client’s problem.
PSO5 Should possess the skills to communicate in both oral and written forms and
ability to formulate legal problems and using appropriate concepts and methods
to solve them.
PSO6 Should use skills in specific areas (e.g. Criminal, industrial-organizational,
clinical, counselling, social, community).
PSO7 Should analysing social problems and understanding social dynamics.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
(Common to all Branch)

Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Research Methods and Legal Writing LLM 101 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to

CO1 Recognise primary and secondary sources of legal research material.


CO2 Use and apply secondary sources, case law and legislation using both paper based
and online resources to a research problem.
CO3 Develop correct research strategies to critically evaluate the relevance, quality,
authority and currency of the research materials.
CO4 Demonstrate good legal writing skills, including an understanding of the use and
preparation of legal research material in legal writing and the correct methods of
legal referencing.

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-

Introduction of Legal Research

a. Meaning; objectives and scope of legal research.


b. Socio-legal Research in India
c. Research Method vis-a-vis Research Methodology
d. Kind of Legal Research- Doctrinal and Non-doctrinal legal research;
Inter/multidisciplinary, etc.
e. Arm chair research vis-a-vis empirical research

Research Design and Techniques

a. Primary and secondary source


b. Workable Hypothesis-formulation and evaluation
c. Major steps in research design
d. Sampling
e. Survey and Case Study method
Research Tools and Data Processing

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

a. Essentials of good legal writing


b. Structured Legal Writing ; Organization of Legal Material
c. Report/article writing in legal research
d. Use of definitions, maxims, concepts, principles, doctrines in legal research
e. Modern- Technology- Computer, Internet, etc.
f. Citation, Reference and Footnoting methodology
g. Book review and case comments
h. Dissertation and Thesis Writing
i. Plagiarism as an offence in Research.

Suggested Readings:

Price, M.O. Bitner, H. and Bysiewiez: Effective Legal Research


S.K. Verma & Afzal Wani: Legal Research Methodology
Anwarul Yaqin: Legal Research Methodology
S.K. Agrawal (Ed.), Legal Education in India (1973), Tripathi, Bombay.
N.R. Madhav Menon, (ed) A Handbook of Clinical Legal Education, (1998) Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow.
Young, Pauline V.: Scientific Social Survey and Research
Grade, William J.and Paul, K. Hatt.: Methods in social Research McGraw Hill
Book company, London
Hyman H.M.: Interviewing in Social Research
Erwin, C. Surrency, B. Fieif and: A Guide to Legal Research,
J. Cera Morris, L. Cohan: Legal Research, West Publishing House
Co. Havard Law Review Association: Uniform System of Citations.
ILI Publication: Legal Research and Methodology
Baxi, Upendra: Social Legal Research in India
Kothari, C.K.: Research Methodology: Method and Technology
Myneni: Legal Research Methodology.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
(Common to all Branch)

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

a- Creation of new states


b- Allocation and share of resources – distribution of grants in aid
c- The interstate disputes on resources
d- Rehabilitation of internally displaced persons
e- Centres responsibility and internal disturbance within states
f- Directions of the centre to the state under article 356 and 365
g- Federal comity : Relationship of trust and faith between centre and state
h- Special status of certain states
i- Tribal Areas, Scheduled Areas

2- “State” Need for widening the definition in the wake of liberalization

3- Right of equality: Privatization and its impact on affirmative action

4- Empowerment of women

5- Freedom press and challenges of new scientific development

a. Freedom of speech and


b. Right to strike hartal and bandh

6- Emerging regime of new rights & remedies

a. Reading directive principle and fundamental duties into fundamental rights


b. Compensation jurisprudence
c. Right of education
d. Commercialization of education and its impact
e. Brain drain by foreign education market

7- Right of minorities to establish and administer education institutions and state


control

8- Secularism and religious fanaticism

9- Separation of power stresses and strain

a. Judicial activism and judicial restraint


b. PIL implementation
c. Judicial independence ‘
d. Appointment, transfer and removal of judges
e. Accountability : executive and judiciary
f. Tribunals

10- Democratic process

a. Nexus of polities with criminals and the business


b. Election
c. Election commission : status
d. Electoral reforms
e. Coalition government: Stability durability corrupt practice
f. Grass root democracy

Select Bibliography

H.M. Survai - Constitutional Law of India (1996) tripathi


V.N. Shukla - Constitutional Law of India
M.P. Jain - Constitutional Law of India
D.D. Basu - Constitutional Law of India
.P. Jain - Constitutional Law of India
M. Hidayatullah - Constitutional Law of India
T.K. tape - Constitutional Law of India
Subbarao - Constitutional Law of India
V.D. mahajan - Constitutional Law of India
Case Law - AIR, SCC, SCJ

Journals - Indian Law institute, Bar council of India


R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
(Common to all Branches)

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to

CO1 Multiple strata at which law, justice and society interest;


CO2 The process of globalization; and
CO3 The implications of globalization on law and legal theory.
CO4 Get awareness of Indian approaches to social and economic problems if the
context of law as a means of social control and change and
CO5 Know a spirit of inquiry to explore and exploit law and legal institutions as a
mean to achieve development within the frame work of law. The endeavour is
to make the students aware of the role of the law has played and has to play in
the contemporary Indian society.

-Syllabus-

1- Law and social change

a- Law as an instrument of social change


b- Law as the product of tradition and culture. Criticism and evaluation in the light of
colonization and the introduction of common law system and institution in India and its
impact on further development of law and legal institution in India.

2- Religion and the laws-

Religion as a divisive factor


b- Secularism as a solution to the problem
c- Reform of the law on secular lines: problems
d- Freedom of religion and non-discrimination on the basis of religion
e- Religious minorities and the law

3- Language and the law

a- Language as a devise factor formation of linguistic states


b- Constitutional guarantees to linguistics minorities
c- Language policy and the constitution: Official language : multi language system
d- Non –discrimination on the ground language

4- Community and the law

a- Caste as a divisive factor


b- Non –discrimination on the ground of caste
c- Protective discrimination: should castes, tribes and backward classes
d- Reservation: statutory commission, statutory provisions

5- Regionalism and the law

a- Regionalism as a divisive factor


b- Concept of India as one unit
c- Right of movement, residence and business, impermissibility of state or regional barriers
d- Equality in matters of employment the slogan “Sons of the Soil” and its practices
e- Admission to educational institutions: preferences to residents of a state

6- Women and the law

a- Crimes against women


b- Gender injustices and its various forms
c- Women’s commission
d- Empowerment of women: constitutional and other legal provisions

7- Children and the law-

Child labour
b- Sexual exploitation
c- Adoption and related problems
d- Children and education

8- Modernisation and the law

a- Modernisation as a value: constitution perspective reflected in the fundamental duties


b- Modernisation of social institutions through law
c- Reform of family law
d- Agrarian reform – industrialization of agriculture
e- Industrial reform: free enterprise state regulation – industrialisation environmental
protection.
f- Reform of court processes
g- Criminal law plea bargaining: compounding and payment of compensation to victims
h- Civil law (ADR) conformation consensus: mediation and conciliation: Lok Adalats
i- Prison reforms
j- Democratic decentralization and local self-government

9- Alternative approaches to law

1- The jurisprudence of Sarvodaya-Gandhiji, Vinoba Bhave, Jayaprakash Narayan surrender


of dacoits, concept of grama nyayalayas.
2- Socialist thought on law and justice an enquiry through constitutional debates on the right
to property
3- Indian Marxist critique of law and justices
4- Naxilite movement: causes and cure

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

Conceptual Perspective of White Collar Crimes

• Concept and Types of White Collar Crimes


• Indian Approaches to Socio-economics Offences
• Privileged class deviance
• Growth of White Collar Crimes
• Need for Specific Measures
• Unethical practices of the Indian Bar
• Unprofessional and Unethical Journalism
• Medical Malpractice
• Organizational or Corporate Crime
• Law Commission recommendations
• White Paper on white collar crime
• Vigilance Commission

2. Professional Deviance

• Unethical practices of the Indian Bar


• Unprofessional and Unethical Journalism
• Medical Malpractice
• Organizational or Corporate Crime

3. White Collar Crime and Response of Indian Legal Order

• Law Commission recommendations


• White Paper on white collar crime
• Vigilance Commission
• Public Account Committee
• Ombudsman Lokpal Bill

4. Corruption in Politics and Government Some Major Scandals:

• 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:

CO1 Theories of punishment


CO2 Approaches to sentencing
CO3 Alternatives to imprisonment
CO4 The state of institutional incarceration in India jails and other custodial
institutions
CO5 The problematic of capital punishment
CO6 Penology in relation to privileged class deviance
CO7 The distinctive Indian (Historical and contemporary) approach to penology

-Syllabus-

1- Introductory

• Definition of penology

2- Theories of punishment

• Retribution
• Utilitarian prevention deterrence
• Behaviour prevention rehabilitation
• Classical Hindu and Islamic approaches of punishment

3- The problematic of capital punishment

• Constitutionality of capital punishment


• Judicial attitudes towards capital in India – an impact through the state law and case law
• Law reform proposals

4- Approaches to sentencing

• Alternatives to imprisonment
• Probation
• Corrective labour
• Fines
• Collective fines
• Reparation by the offender/by the court
5- Sentencing

• Principal types of sentences in the penal code and special laws


• Sentencing in white collar crime
• Pre-sentence hearing
• Sentencing for habitual offender
• Summary punishment
• Plea-bargaining

6- Imprisonment

• The state of India‟s Jails today


• The disciplinary regime of Indian prisons
• Classification of prisoners
• Right of prisoner and duties of custodial staff
• Deviancy by custodial staff
• Judicial surveillance basic development reforms

Select Bibliography –

• Chhabbra the quantum off punishment in criminal law (19970)


• L.A. Hart Punishment and responsibility (1968)
• Herbert L. Packer, the limits of criminal sanction (1968)
• Alf Ross, on guilt responsibility and punishment (1975)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
CRIMINOLOGY

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLC 201 JUVENILE 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
DELINQUENCY
2 LLC 202 COLLECTIVE 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
VIOLENCE AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SYSTEM
3 LLC 203 PRIVILEGED CALSS 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
DEVIANCE
4 LLC 204 DRUG ADDICTION, 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
&
HUMAN RIGHTS
5 LLC 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 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-

1. The Basic Concepts

• The conception of child in Indian constitution and penal code


• Delinquent juvenile
• “Neglected” juvenile
• The overall situation of children / young person’s Indian, also with reference to crime
statistics (of crimes by and against children)

2. Determining factors of juvenile delinquency

• Differential association
• Anomie
• Economic pressure
• Peer group influence
• Gang sub-culture
• Class differentials

3. Legislative approaches

• Legislative approaches during the late colonial era


• Children‟s act
• Legislative position in various states
• The juvenile justices act
• Constitutional aspects
• Distinction between “Neglected” and delinquent” juveniles
• Procession safeguards for juveniles
• Powers given to government
• Community participation as envisaged under the act

4. Indian context of juvenile delinquency

• The child population percentage to total sex ratio, urban/rural-urban


• Neglected -below poverty line, physically and mentally disabled, orphans,
• Destitute, vagrants
• Labourers In organized industries like zari, carpet, bidi, glass
• In unorganised sector like domestic servant, shops & establishment, rig pickers family trade
• Delinqient – number, sex ratio, ratio to adult crime, types of offences committed,
recidivism, rate of increase background
• Drugs addicts
• Victims of violence sexual abuse, battered, killed by parents
• Of criminal activities like bootlegging drug pollution as a response of protective approach

5. Judicial contribution

• Social action litigation concerning juvenile justice


• Salient judicial decisions
• Role of legal profession in juvenile justice system

6. Implementation

• Institutions, bodies, personnel


• Recruiting and funding agencies
• Recruitment qualifications and salaries or fund
• Other responsibilities of each agency/ person
• Coordination among related agencies
• Accountability- annual reports and accessibility of public to juvenile justice institution

7. Preventive strategies

• State welfare programme health, nutrition, ICWS, grants in aid


• Compulsory education
• Role of community family, voluntary, bodies, individuals

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

• Nations of “Force”, “coercion”, “Violence”


• Distinctions: “Symbolic” violence, “institutionalized” violence, “structural violence
Legal order as a coercive normative order
• Force monopoly of modern law
• “Constitutional” and “Criminal” speech: speech as incitement to violence
• “Collective political violence” and legal order
• Nation of legal and extra-legal „repression

2. Approach to violence in India

• Religiously sanctioned structural violence: Caste and gender based


• Ahimsa in Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic traditions in India
• Gandhiji‟s approach to non-violence
• Discourse on political violence and terrorism during colonial struggle
• Attitude towards legal order as possessed of legitimate monopoly over violence during the
colonial period
3. Agrarian violence and repression

• 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.

4. Violence against the scheduled castes –

• Notion of atrocities
• Uses of criminal law to combat atrocities
• Violence against women

5. Communal violence

• Incidence and coursed of “Communal” violence


• Findings of various commissions of enquiry
• The role of police and para-military systems in relation to, communal violence
• Operation of criminal justice system tiring and in relation communal violence
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 Privileged Class Deviance LLC 203 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to know about:

CO1 This course focuses on the Criminality of the “Privileged Classes”.


CO2 The definition of “Privileged Classes” in a society like India should not pose
major problem at all; the expression nearly includes wielders of all forms of state
and social (including religious) power.\
CO3 The course focuses on the relation between privilege power and deviant behavior.
CO4 The traditional approaches which highlight “White Collar Offences”, “Socio-
economic offences” or ‘Crimes of the powerful” deal mainly with the deviance of
the economically resourceful.
CO5 The dimension of deviance associated with bureaucracy, the new rich (nouveau
riche), religious leaders and organizations, professional classes and the higher
bourgeoisie are not fully captured here.

-Syllabus-

1. Introduction

• Conceptions of while-collar crimes


• Indian approaches to socio-economic offences
• Notions of privileged class deviances as providing a wider categorization of
• understanding Indian development
• Typical forms of such deviance
• Official deviances (deviance by legislators, Judges, bureaucrats)
• Professional deviance: journalists, teachers, doctors, lawyers, engineers
• Architects and publishers
• Trade union deviance (including teachers, lawyers/urban property owners)
• Landlord deviances (class/caste based deviance)
• Police deviances
• Deviance on electoral process (rigging, booth capturing, impersonation, corrupt practices)
• Gender- based aggression by socially, economically and politically powerful

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

• Conception of official deviance-permissible limit of discretionary powers


• The Chambal valley dacoit Vinoba Mission and Jai Prakash Narain Mission in 1959 and
1971
• The Chagia Commission Report on LIC Mundra Affair
• The Das Commission Report on Pratap Singh Kairon
• The Grover Commission Report on Dev Raj Urs
• The Maruti Commission Reprot
• The Ibakkar- Natarajan Commission Report on Fairfax

3. Police Deviance

• Structures of legal restraint on police power in India


• Unconstitutionality of “third-degree” methods and use of fatal by police “Encounter
Killings”
• Police atrocities
• The plea of superior orders
• Rape and related forms of gender- based aggression by police and Para-military forces
• Reforms suggestions especially by the National Police Commissions

4. Professional Deviance

• Unethical practices at the Indian bar


• The Lentin Commission report
• The Press Council on unprofessional and unethical journalism Medical malpractice

5. Response of Indian Legal Order to the Deviance of Privileged Classes

• 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:

CO1 Understand the historical growth of the idea of human rights


CO2 Demonstrate an awareness of the international context of human rights
CO3 Demonstrate an awareness of the position of human rights in the U.N. charter
CO4 Understand the importance of the Human Rights Act 1998
CO5 Analyze and evaluate concepts and ideas

-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

Anagraphic and Social Characteristics of Drug Users

• 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)

The International Legal Regime

• Analysis of the background, text and operation of the single convention on


• Narcotic drugs, 1061, 1972
• Analysis of the convention on psychotropic substnces, 1972
• International collaboration in combating drug addiction
• The SARC, and South-South cooperation
• Profile of International market for psychotropic substances

The Indian Regulatory System

• Approaches to narcotic trafficking during colonial India


• Nationalist thought towards regulation of drug trafficking and usage
• The penal provisions (under the IPC and the customs Act)
• India‟s role in the evolution of the two international conventions
• Judicial approaches to sentencing in drug trafficking and abuse
• The narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances Act, 1985
• Patterns of resource investment in India: policing adjudication, treatment, Aftercare and
rehabilitation

Human Rights Aspects

• Deployment of marginalized people as carrier of narcotics


• The problem of juvenile drug and legal approaches
• Possibilities of misuse and abuse of investigative prosecutor powers Bail
• The problem of differential application of the Ugal Regimes, especially in Relation to the
resource less

The Role of Community In Combating Drug Addiction

• Profile of community initiatives in inhabitation of dependence and addiction (e.g.de


addiction and aftercare)
• The role of educational systems
• The role of medical profession
• The role of mass media
• Initiative for compliance with regulatory systems
• Law reform initiatives

Selected bibliography

• H.S. Becker, outsiders: The Studies in Sociology of Deviance (1966)


• J.A Incard, C:D Chambers(eds.), Drug and the Criminal Justice System (1974)
• R.Cocken, Drug abuse and Personality in Young Offenders (1971)
• G. Edwards Busch. (ed.) Drug Problems in Britain: A Review of Ten Years(1981)
• P.Kondanram and Y.N. Murthy, “Drug Abuse and Crime: A Preliminary Study” 7 Indian
Journal of Criminolgy, 65-68 (1979)
• P.R. Rajgopal Violence and Response: A Critique of the Indian Criminal System (1988)
• United Nations, Economics and Social Reports of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs,
United Nations
• Social Defence, Research Institute (UNSDRI) combating drug abuse and related crimes
(Rome, July 1984, publication No.21.)
• Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha debates on 1986 bill on psychotropic substances. Useful
journals
in this area are:
• The Law and Society Review (USA)
• Journal of Drug Issue (Tallahassee florida)
• International Journal of Addictions (New York)
• British journal of Criminology Law, Criminology and police sciences (Baltimore.Md.)
• Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (Chicago, III)
• International journal of Offenders Therapy and Comparative Criminology (Landon)
• Bulletin on Narcotics (United Nations)
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 concepts and development of human rights LLH 104 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. Human Rights: concepts.

i. Human rights in Indian tradition: ancient medieval and modern


ii. Human rights in western tradition
iii. Development of natural rights
iv. Human rights in International law and national law

2. Classification of Human Rights- First second and third generations: Historical


Development

3. Human Rights: Policies and society

i. Colonization imperialism and human rights


ii. Power, practices, accountability and transparency
iii. Liberalization, privatization and globalization
iv. Human duties: responsibilities and obligations

4. Human rights and judicial process

i. Judicial activism

5. Human rights protection Agencies

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. Development of the concept of Human rights Under International Law

i. Role of international organization and Human rights


ii. Universal Declaration of Human rights (1948)
iii. Covenant on Political and Civil Rights (1966)
v. Covenant on Economics social and cultural Rights (1966)
vi. ILO and other Conventions & protocols dealing with Human Rights

2. Role of Regional organizations

i. European convention on human Rights


ii. European commission on Human Rights/ Court of Human Rights
iii. American convention on Human Rights
iv. African convention on Human Rights
v. Other regional conventions.

3. Protection agencies and mechanisms

i. International commission of Human Rights


ii. Amnesty International
iii. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
v. U.N. Division of Human Rights
vi. International Labour organization
vii. UNESCO
viii. UNICEF
ix. Voluntary organization
x. National and state Human Rights Commissions

4. International enforcement of Human Rights

5. Role of ICJ and regional institutions

Select bibliography

• Benedetto conforti and Francesco francioni, Enforcing international Human rights in


Domestic courts (1997)
• Francisco Forrest Martin, International Human Rights Law and practice, (1997)
• Luck clements, European Human Rights taking a case under the convention (1994)
• Evelyn A. Ankumah, The African commission on Human Rights and people‟s Rights
(1996)
• R.K. Sinha, human rights of the World (1997)
• Philip Alston, The united Nations and Human Rights A critical Appraisal (1992)
• R.S. Sharma and R.K. Sinha perspectives in Human Rights development (1997)
• The Human rights watch global report on Women‟s human rights, (2000), Oxford
• B.P. Singh Gehat, Human Rights in India (1996)
• ChandanBala, International court of justice its functioning and settlement of
International Disputes (1997)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
HUMAN RIGHTS

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLH 201 PROTECTION & 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
ENFORCEMENT OF
HR IN
INDIA
2 LLH 202 HR OF 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
DISADVANTAGED
GROUPS:
PROBLEMS &
ISSUES IN THE
PROTECTION
& ENFORCEMENT
3 LLH 203 INTERNATIONAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
HUMANITARIAN
LAW &
REFUGEE LAW
4 LLH 204 SCIENCE 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
TECHNOLOGY &
HUMAN RIGHTS
5 LLH 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 Protection & Enforcement of HR in India LLH 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO1 To get comprehensive knowledge about conceptualization of human rights from


its historical and philosophical origin.
CO2 The students will be acquainted with different theoretical perspectives of human
rights by studying the theories of some major human rights philosophers.
CO3 The understanding about the human rights enforcement mechanism under UN
bodies and domestic institutions like NHRC and Judiciary.
CO4 To understand the role of NGOs and Education in protection and promotion of
Human Rights.
CO5 The course will make foundation for advance knowledge in the field of human
rights for research in the next semester course.

-Syllabus-

1. History and Development of Human Rights in Indian constitution

i. Constitutional philosophy- preamble


ii. Fundamental Rights
iii. Directive principles of State policy
iv. Fundamentals Duties

2. Judicial Activism and Development of Human Rights Jurisprudence

3. Enforcement of Human Rights

i. Formal enforcement mechanisms


ii. Role of supreme court
iii. Role of High court
iv. Statutory Tribunals
v. Special Courts

4. Role of India in implementing International Norms and Standards

Select bibliography:

1. D.D.Basu Human Rights in Indian Constitution law (1994)


2. Vijay chitins human rights and law: national and global perspectives (1997)
3. B.P.Singh Sehgal law , Judiciary and Justice in India (1993)
4. James vadakkumehery, human rights and politics in India (1996)
5. D.R. Saxena , Tribals and the law (1997)
6. Poornima Advani , Indian Judiciary and tribute (1997)
7. Justice Venkatramaah, human rights in the changing world(1998)
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 Of Disadvantages Groups:
Problems And Issues In The Protection
And Enforcement LLH 202 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. Concepts of disadvantaged groups

2. Emerging human rights jurisprudence and the role of judiciary

3. Rights of women

4. Rights of child

5. Rights of prisoners

6. Rights of dalits

7. The tribal and other indigenous people

8. The mentally ill

9. The stateless persons

10. The unorganized labour

11. Aids victims

12. Rights of minorities


Enforcement of Human Rights

Protection laws of the disadvantaged groups: problems and issues

Future perspectives go human rights of the disadvantaged

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO1 To acquaint the student about fundamental understanding about concept,


historical and philosophical origin of human rights. Understanding about the
relationship between Human Rights with Duties.
CO2 To provide theoretical understanding of Liberal and Marxist perspectives of
concept of Human Rights. It also briefly makes the student understand about legal
theory of rights and Indian and Third world perspective of Human Rights.
CO3 It seeks to provide the students about enforcement mechanism of human rights
available at national and international levels.
CO4 To understand the different issues, problems and challenges of human rights in
contemporary world.
CO5 To sensitise the students about human rights sufferings and identify the cases of
human rights violation so that the students can be aware about the sources of
remedies for justice.
CO6 Trace the history of population Movements including IDPs, Refugees and
stateless Persons.
CO7 Explain the principle involved in determining refugee status under the Refugee
Convention of 1951.
CO8 Identify various solutions to refugee problems under international refugee law.
CO9 Describe various human rights of refugees and IDPs
CO10 Define the importance of United Nations Guiding Principles on Internal
Displacement

-syllabus-

1. Humanization of Warfare

I. Amelioration of the wounded and sick


II. Armed forces in the field
III. Armed forces at sea
IV. Protection and facilities
V. Prisoners of war
VI. Civilians in times of war
VII. Cultural properties

2. Control of weapons

I. Conventional
II. Chemical
III. Biological
IV. Nuclear

3. Humanitarian law: implementation

I. red cross : role


II. national legislation

4. The concept of refugees

I. Definition of refugees and displaced persons: their problems


II. The UN Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and other International Refugees
Organization : international protection
III. Protection under national laws

5. Strategies to combat refugee problems

I. Repatriation, resettlement local integration and rehabilitation


II. UNHCR – role
III. UNHCR and India
6. Meaning of “Security of State”
7. Meaning of “Public Order”
8. Suspension of Article 19 rights of declaration of emergency
9. President‟s Right to suspend right to move any court
10. Article 21 special importance its non-suspend ability
11. Suspend ability- 44th amendment
12. Access to court and Emergency
13. Article 359: ups and downs of judicial review
14. Constitution 44th Amendment Act, 1978
15. Constitution 59th Amendment Act, 198
16. Martial Law
I. Provisions in English Law
II. Provisions in the Constitution

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. Inter relationship of science, technology and Human Rights

2. Implication of Development of Science and Technology on Human Rights

2.1 Right to environment in the development of science and technology


2.2 Right to development in the advancement of science and technology
2.3 Right to human health and impact of development in medical sciences

3. Medicine and the Law

3.1 Organ transplantation


3.2 Experimentation on human beings
3.3 Euthanasia (mercy killing)
3.4 Gene therapy

4. Issue of Human Rights Ethics in Scientific and Technological Development

4.1 Sex determination test


4.2 Induced abortion
4.3 Reproductive technology
4.4 Cloning
4.5 Invitro fertilization
4.6 Artificial insemination
4.7 Surrogate motherhood
5. Development in information Technology and Human Rights

5.1 Censorship of films – constitutionality


5.2 The Abbas Case
5.3 Differences between films and press- why pre- censorship valid for films but not
for the press
5.4 Censorship under the cinematograph Act

6. Radio and television- Government monopoly

i. Why Government department?


ii. Should there be an autonomous corporation?
iii. Effect of television on people
iv. Report of the chandda committee
v. Government policy
vi. Commercial advertisement
vii. Internal security of serials etc
viii. Judicial Review of Doordarshan decisions: freedom to telecast

7. Constitutional Restrictions

i. Radio and television subject to law of defamation and obscenity


ii. Power of legislate- Article 246 read with the seventh schedule
iii. Power of impose tax- licensing and license fee

Selected Bibliography

1. M.P. Jain, constitutional law of India (1994) Wardha


2. H.M. Seevai, constitutional law of India Vol. (1991) Tripathi Bombay
3. John B. Haward, “ The social Accountability of public Enterprises” in law and community
contn in New Development strategies (International Center for law in Development 1980)
4. Bruce Michael, “Film censorship in India: A Reasonable Restriction on Freedom of spee
and expression” 14 J.I.L.I. 501 (1972)
5. Rajeev Dhavan“ Legitimating Government Rhetoric,” Reflections on some Aspects of
social press commission “26 J.I.L.I. 391 (1984)
6. Soli Sorabjee, Law of press censorship in India (1976)
7. Justice E.S. Venkaramiah, freedom of press: some recent trends (1984)
8. D.D. basu, The law of press in India (1980)
9. V.N. Shukla Constitutional Law of India
Students should consult relevant volumes of the Annual survey of Indian Law Published by
Indian Law Institute. (Constitutional Law I & II Administrative Law and Public Interest
Litigation
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW

Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Principles of Corporate Law LBC 104 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

i. Origin and Development of Corporate Law


ii. Essential ingredients in establishment of Corporation

2. Shares and share capital

i. Concept of shares, share capital


ii. Kinds of shares
iii. Debentures,
iv. Issue , Allotment , transfer and forfeiture of shares

3. Legal Aspects governing corporate management

i. Meetings, Majority Rule and minority protection


ii. Prevention of oppression, mismanagement
iii. Role of central government, Company Registrar, Company Law Board/
Tribunal,

4. Amalgamation, Reconstruction, Mergers, take-over of Companies

i. Meaning of the terms


ii. Statutory provisions
iii. Powers of court/ tribunal
iv. Reconstruction/ amalgamation by sale of shares/sale of undertakings
v. Procedures of Winding up a Company

5. Corporate Governance
i. Concept,
ii. Significance,
iii. Dimensions,
iv. Legal framework
v. Impact of globalization

6. Corporate Social Responsibility

i. Evolution of the concept,


ii. Dimensions of CSR
iii Legislations and CSR
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW

Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM Corporate Crimes and Social Responsibility LBC 105 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LBC 201 INTERNATIONAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
TRADE LAW
2 LBC 202 BANKING AND 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
INSURANCE LAW
3 LBC 203 LAW RELATING TO 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
CONTRACT
4 LBC 204 COMPANIES ACT 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
5 LBC 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 International Trade Law LBC 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

1. Nature and development of Banking


2. Bank nationalization and social control over banking
3. Banking: Definition, Different kinds of Banks and Functions
4. Recovery of debt by banks
5. Banker and Customer- Relationship between Banker and Customer,
6. Termination of Banker and Customer Relationship

Unit-II

1. Special Features of Relationship between Banker and Customer- Banker‟s


2. Obligations, Banker‟s right, Obligation and right of customers to his banker,
3. Negotiable Instruments- Definition
4. Essential Features of Negotiable Instruments
5. Promissory Note, Bill of exchange and Cheque
6. Dishonor of Cheques: statutory provisions with cases

Unit-III

1. Meaning and Nature of Insurance


2. Principles of Insurance
3. Types of Contact of Insurance
4. The Risk – commencement, attachment, assignment

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

· Banking and Regulation Act, 1949


· Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
· Recovery of Debt due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993
· Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and enforcements of security interest
Act, 2002
· Enforcement of security interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous provisions
(Amendement) Act 2016
· Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2000
· Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and Consumer Protection Act 1986
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 Law Relating to Contract LBC 203 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. General Principles of Contract


2. Standard Form of Contract:
3. E-contract
4. Government Contract
5. Specific Contract: Bailment, Agency etc.
6. International Commercial Contract
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 Companies Act LBC 204 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

General Principles of Company Law


• Basic Concepts
• Incorporation: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Memorandum of Association
• Doctrine of Indoor Management
• Doctrine of Ultra-vires: Erosion, Evasion and Effects
• Prospectus
Company Management and Administration
• Director
• Company Meetings
• Inspection and Investigation
• Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
• Winding Up
• Corporate Governance under SEBI Regulations
Suggested Readings*
BOOKS
1. Andrew Griffiths, Contracting with Companies: Contemporary Studies in Corporate Law
(Hart Publishing, North America, 2005).
1. Arun Goyal and Noor Mohammed, WTO in the New Millenium (Academy of Business
Studies, New Delhi, 2000).
2. C.R.Dutta, Law Relating to Commercial and Domestic Arbitration (Wadhwa Nagpur,
2008).
2. C.R.Dutta, Law Relating to Commercial and Domestic Arbitration (Wadhwa Nagpur,
2008).
3. David D. Caron, The UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (Oxford University Press, New York,
2006).
3. David Palmeter and Pertos C. Mauroidis, Dispute Settlement in the WTO (Cambridge
University Press, New York, 2004).
4. Frank Easterbrook, The Economic Structure of Corporate Law (Harvard University Press,
1991).
5. Freund Ernst, The Legal Nature of Corporations (Batoche Books, Kitchener, Canada,
2000).
6. Gabrie Moens and Peter Gillies, International Trade and Business: Law, Policy and Ethics
(Cavendish Publishing Pvt. Ltd., London, 2000).
4. Jayanta Bagchi, WTO: An Indian Perspective (Eastern Law House, New Delhi, 2000).
5. M.B. Rao, Majula Guru, WTO Dispute Settlement and Developing Countries (Lexis
Nexis, New Delhi, 2010).
6. Michael Chissick & Kelmen Alistair, Electronic Commerce: Law and Practice (Sweet &
Maxwell, London, 2000).
7. Nandan Kamath, Law relating to Computers, Internet & E-Commerce (Universal Law
Publishing Company 2002).
7. Peter Sanders, The Works of UNCITRAL on Arbitration and Conciliation (Kluwer Law
International, London, 2004).
8. Richard Whish, Competition Law (Oxford University Press, New York, 5th edn., 2005).
9. Roy Goods, Herbert Kronke et.al., International Commercial Arbitration Transnational
Commercial Law (Oxford University Press, New York, 2007).

* Suggested Readings are not exhaustive. Need to be supplemented with additional readings.

1. Slot & Johnston, An Introduction to Competition Law (Oxford and Portland, Oregon,
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

• ADR mechanism and its comparison with traditional litigation


• Various ADR techniques in practice and the difference between them
• Practical procedures for various ADR techniques
• Interface between domestic and international space in context of various ADR
techniques

-Syllabus-

UNIT – I: Introduction to ADR-I


a. Disputes – meaning and Kinds of Disputes
b. Dispute Resolution in adversary system, Justiciable court structure and jurisdiction
c. ADR- Meaning and philosophy, Need for ADR
d. Overview of ADR processes
UNIT – II: Indian Perspective of ADR
a. Types of ADR in India
b. Current Trends
c. Acceptability
UNIT –III: Dispute Resolution at grass root level
a) Lok Adalats,
b) Nyaya Panchayath,
c) Legal Aid,
d) Preventive and Strategic legal aid.
UNIT – IV: ADR Application
a. Commercial and Financial Disputes
b. Real estate and Land Disputes
c. Consumer Disputes
d. Accident Claims
e. Matrimonial Disputes
Text Books:
1. P.C. Rao and William Sheffield, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Universal Law
Publication, 2004
2. Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, Lok Adalat: An Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution, New
APCON Publication, Daryaganj, 2006.
3. Madabhushi Sridhar - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Butterworth Lexis Nexis,
(Reprint 2010) Ist edition.
References:
1. Federal Judicial Centre, Manual for Litigation Management and Cost and Delay
Reduction (1992).
2. Henry J Brown and Arthur L. Marriott, ADR Principles and Practices (2nd ed.) Sweet
and Maxwell, 1999.
3. J. G. Merrills, International Dispute Settlement. U.K : Cambridge University Press,
2005(Fifth Edition)
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 Law of Arbitration LLA 105 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. To understand the limitations of courts as a system of dispute resolution in


respect of few disputes
CO 2. To understand effective resolution of dispute
CO 3. To familiarize with domestic and international commercial arbitration
CO 4. To know about various legal and regulatory framework governing arbitration
CO 5. To learn the latest development in the field of arbitration

-Syllabus-

UNIT – I: Introduction to Arbitration


a. Concept and Essential features
b. Need of Arbitration in International and Indian Law
c. Arbitration Law before 1996
d. Arbitration Law after 1996
UNIT –II: Law of Arbitration in India-I
a. Arbitration Agreement
b. Appointment of Arbitrator
c. Conduct of Arbitration Proceedings
a. Power of Courts to interfere in Arbitration Proceedings
d. Place of Arbitration
e. Law applicable to the Arbitration
UNIT – III: Law of Arbitration in India-II
a. Interim Measures
b. Jurisdictional Issues
c. Arbitral Award
d. Setting Aside the Arbitral Award
e. Enforcement of Arbitral Award
f. Online Dispute Resolution
UNIT – IV: International Dispute Resolution
a. Foreign Award
b. New York Convention
c. Geneva Convention
d. Enforcement of Foreign Award: Public Order
Text Books:
1. Avtar Singh, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation, Eastern Book Company, 2013(10th
Edition)
2. Bansal, A. K. Law of international commercial arbitration, Universal, Delhi, (2010)
3. David St. John, Judith Gill, Mathew Gearing, Russell on Arbitration, Sweet &
Maxwell, 23rd ed. 2013.
References:
1. O. P. Malhotra & Indu Malhotra, The Law and Practice of Arbitration and
Conciliation, 3rd ed. (2014).

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

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLA 201 INTERNATIONAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
COMMERCIAL
ARBITRATION
2 LLA 202 MEDIATION 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
CONCILIATION &
NEGOTIATION
3 LLA 203 LOK ADALATS 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
AND CONSUMER
FORUM.
4 LLA 204 PRACTICAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
TRAINING IN ADR
SKILLS
5 LLA 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 International Commercial Arbitration LLA 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Develop a thorough understanding of the arbitration as a method of dispute


resolution
CO 2. Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing both domestic and
International Commercial Arbitration Agreements
CO 3. Understand the legal framework for enforcement of Arbitral Awards
CO 4. Acquire theoretical and practical understanding of arbitration process

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism with emphasis on the Indian Laws,


and highlights its suitability compared to the Judicial System.
CO 2. The Arbitration as a method of dispute resolution is discussed in detail in both
domestic and international contexts, with reference to established case laws.

-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.
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. This subject provides an introduction to, and overview of, Fundamental


Rights
CO 2. Fundamental Duties research by using research skills to interrogate primary
and secondary legal, and analyse and synthesise complex legal information
and Directive Principles Of State Policy

-Syllabus-

1. Concept of Fundamental Rights and Relation with Natural Right


2. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights
I. Definition of ‘State’ - Rights against state
II. Rights against non-state actors
III. Is there need to enlarge the definition of State?
3. Fundamental Rights: Limitations, Suspend ability and Amenability
4. Remedies against Violation/Threat of Violation of Fundamental Rights –
Effects oF Indemnity Granted under Article 34
5. Significance and Importance of Fundamental Duties
6. Significance of Directive Principles of State Policy and their Unenforceability
7. Emerging Regime of New Rights and Remedies under the Garb of Fundamental Rights
8. Use of DPSP and International Instruments in Interpreting FRs.
9. Constitutional Torts
10. FRs and Judicial Review
I. Reasonableness Test and Strict Scrutiny Test
II. Rights Test and Essence of Rights Test
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
CONSTITUTIONAL & LEGAL ORDER

Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM MASS MEDIA LAW LCL 105 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. Mass Media- Types of- Press Films, radio Television


i. Ownership patterns – press – private public
ii. Ownership patterns- films private
iii. Ownership patterns – radio & television, Public
iv. Differences between visual and non-visual Media-Impact on peoples minds
2. Press freedom, of speech and Expression- Article 19 (1) (a)
i. Includes freedom of the press
ii. Laws of defamation, obscenity, blasphemy and sedition
iii. The relating to employees‟ wages and services conditions
iv. Price and pages schedule Regulation
v. Newsprint control order
vi. Advertisement- is it included within freedom of speech and expression?
vii. Press and the monopolies and Restrictive trade practices Act.
viii. Press and the monopolies and Restrictive trade practices Act.
3. Films- for included in freedom in of speech and expressions?
Role of Indian in Implementing International Norms and standards.
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 Vadakkumchery, Human Rights and the Politics India, (1996)
5. D.R. axena Tribal and the Law. (1997)
6. PoornimaAdvani, Indian Judiciary A tribute, (1997)
7. Justice Venkataramiah, Human Rights in the changing world, (1998)
8. Paramjit S. Jaiswal and NeshthaJaiswal, Human Rights and the law, (1996)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
CONSTITUTIONAL
AND LEGAL ORDER

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LCL 201 JUDICIAL REVIEW 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
2 LCL 202 GENERAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
PRINCIPLES OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
LAW
3 LCL 203 NATIONAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
SECURITY, PUBLIC
ORDER AND
RULE OF LAW
4 LCL 204 HUMAN RIGHTS 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
5 LCL 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 JUDICIAL REVIEW LCL 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. The Concept of Judicial Review – Origin and Its Democratic Legitimacy


2. Judicial Review of Legislatio
3. Judicial Review of Administrative Actions
I. Ground
II. Scope – Permissibility of Merits Review
4. Limits on Judicial Review
I. Doctrine of Political Questions
II. Judicially Manageable Standards
III. Policy Matters
5. Constitutional Framework for Judicial Review of Administrative Actions in India
I. Power and Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
II. Power and Jurisdiction of High Courts
III. Subordinate Courts and Judicial Review of Administrative Actions – Is there a need
to invoke Article 32 (3)
6. Writs
I. Mandamus
II. Certiorari
III. Quo warranto
IV. ProhibitioN
V. Habeas Corpus
7. Judicial Activism as an Extension of Power of Judicial Review
8. Exclusion of Judicial Review
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 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LCL 202 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand the objectives behind the distribution of powers between the


centre and the states include division of powers between the national and
provincial government within the parameters of the Constitution.
CO 2. Such a division also seeks to limit the powers of the each of the government,
again within the constitutional parameters.
CO 3. The Indian Constitution attempted a balanced approach in disturbing the
powers between the center and the states incorporating the future
developments in mind as well.
CO 4. It is because of this, the constitution of India has been misunderstood by
various writers forcing them to describe it in every form including ‘quasi
federal’ without understanding the provision in context.
CO 5. A cursory look into the provisions of the Constitution, combined with historic
evolution of federal principles in India would lead everyone come to the
conclusion that the central government is all powerful and the states are only
subservient to the Centre.
CO 6. The students are guided through this evolutions, problems and perspectives in
the relations between the centre and the states, judicial interpretations and in
the globalised world.
CO 7. There are dynamics present within every federal system as well dynamics of
moving towards the concept of one world.

-Syllabus-

1. National Security, Public Order and Rule of Law


1. Emergency Detention in England- Civil Liberties
2. Subjective satisfaction or objective assessment?
3. Pre-Independence Law
2. Preventive Detention and Indian Constitution
1. Article 22 of the constitution
2. Preventive detention and safeguards
3. Declaration of emergencies
4. 1975 emergency
3. Exceptional legislation
1. COFEPOSA and other legislation to curb economic offenders
2. TADA “the draconian law” comments on NHRC
3. Special courts and tribunal
4. Due process and special legislation
4. Civil Liberates and Emergency
1. Article 19
2. meaning of “Security of State”
3. meaning of “public order”
4. suspension of Article 19, rigths on declaration ofeemrgency
5. president‟s right to suspend right to move any court
6. article 21, special importance- its non suspend ablitiy
7. suspend ability – 44th amemdament
5. Access to court and emergency
1. Article 359 : ups and downs of judicial review
2. constitution 44th amendament Act 1978
3. constitution 59th Amnedament Act 1988
6. Martial Law
1. provisions in English Law
2. provisions in the constitution
Selected bibliography
1. G.O Koppel “the emergency, the courts and indian democracy
2. HM Seevai , the emergency . future safeguards and the hebeas corpus : a criticism
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 HUMAN RIGHTS LCL 204 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. origins and justifying theories;


CO 2. Demonstrate capacity to assess how specific human rights may be asserted,
enforced or violated
CO 3. Critically evaluate the relationship between international and domestic law on
human rights;
CO 4. Demonstrate understanding of the role of lawyers in human rights protection
and capacity to contribute to ongoing processes of law reform;

-Syllabus-

1. Panoramic view of Human Right


1. Human Rights in Non-Western Thought
2. Awareness of Human Rights during the nationalist movement
3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Constituent Assembly and part III drafting process
4. Subsequent developments in International Law and the position in India (e.g.) convention
of social discrimination, torture, gender discrimination, environment and the two human
rights covenants
2. Fundamentals Rights Jurisprudence as Incorporating Directive Principles
1. The dichotomy of fundamental rights (F.R.) and directives principles (D.P.)
2. The interaction between F.R. and D.P.
3. Resultant expansion of basic needs oriented human rights in India
3. Right not be subject to Torture, in Human or Cruel Treatment
1. Conceptions of torture, third degree methods
2. “Justification” for it
3. Outlawry of torture at international and constitutional law level
4. Incidence of torture in india
5. Judicial attitudes
6. Law Reform- proposed and pending
4. Minority Rights
1. Conception of minorities
2. Scope of protection
3. The position of minority “Women” and their basic rights
4. Communal Riots as involving violation of Rights
5. Rights to Development of Individual and Nations
1. The UN declaration on right to development 1987
2. The need for constitutional and legal changes in India from Human Rights standpoint
6. People;s Participation in Protection and Promotion of Human Rights
1. Role of International NGOS
2. Amensty International
3. Minority Rights Groups
4. International Bars association Law Asia
5. Contribution of these groups to protection and promotion of human rights in India
7. Development Agencies and Human Rights
1. Major international funding agencies and their operations in India
2. World Bank lending and resultant violation/promotion of human rights
3. Should development assistance be tied to observance of human rights (as embodied in
various UN declaration)
8. Comparative sources of Learning
1. EEC jurisprudence
2. The Green Movement in Germany
3. The International peace Movement
4. Models of protection of the rights of indigenous peoples New Zealand (Maoris)
5. Australia, Aborigines and Canada (Indians)
9. Freedoms
1. Free Press- its role in protecting human rights
2. Right of association
3. Right to due process of law
4. Access and Distributive justice
10. Independence of the judiciary
1. Role of the legal profession
2. Judicial appointments- tenure of judges
3. Qualifications of judges
4. Separation of judiciary from executive
11. European Convention of Human Rights
1. European Commission/Court of Human Rights
2. Amnesty International
3. PUCL, PUDR, citizens for democracy
4. Minorities Commission
5. Human Rights Commission
6. Remedies Against Violation of Human Rights
Select bibliography
1. M.J. Akbar, Riots After Riots (1988)
2. U. Baxi (cd) The Right to be Human (1986)
3. U. Baxi The Crisis of the Indian legal system (1982) Vikas Pub House New Delhi
4. F. Kazsmi, Human Rights (1982)
5. L. Levin Human Rights (1982)
6. W.P. Gromely, Human Rights and Environment (1976)
7. H. Beddard Human Rights and Europe (1980)
8. Nagendra Singh, Human Rights and International Co-operation (1969)
9. S.C. Kashyap, Human Rights and parliament (1978)
10. S.C. Khare, Human Rights and United Nations (1977)
11. Moskowitz, Human Rights and World Order (1958)
12. J.A. Andrews, Human Rights in International Law (1986)
13. Menon (ed), Human Rights and International Law (1985)
14. UpendraBaxi, “Human Rights, Accountability and Development” India of
International law 279 (1978)
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
ENVIROMENTAL LAW

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. The ideal of Environment


i. Ancient and Medieval writings
ii. Traditions
iii. Natural and biological sciences: perspectives
iv. Modern concepts: Conflicting dimension
2. Development
i. Theories of development
ii. Right to development
iii. Sustainable development - national and international perspectives
iv. Developing economics
3. Policy and Law
i. From Stockholm to Rio and after
ii. Post independent India
iii. Role of government
iv. Five-Year Plans
v. Forest Policy
vi. Conservation strategy
vii. Water policy
4. Population, environment and Development
i. Population explosion and environmental impact
ii. Population and development
iii. Population and sustainable development
5. Constitutional Perspectives
i. Fundamental rights
ii. Right of environment
iii. Enforcement of the right
iv. Directive principles and fundamental duties
v. Legislative power
vi. Environment: Emerging concepts and challenges
vii. Polluter pay principle absolute liability of hazardous industry
viii. Precautionary principle
ix. Public trust doctrine
Selected bibliography
1. C.M. Abraham, environment Jurisprudence in India (1999), Kluwer
2. MadavGadgil and Ramchandraguha, This fissured Island: An Ecological History of India
(1996), Oxford
3. R.B. Singh 7 Suresh Mishra, Environment Law in India (1996), concepts publishing co.
New Dehli
4. Enid, M. Barson and llga Nielson (eds) Agriculture and sustainable use in Europe (1998),
Kulwer
5. Trever Halla Well, Blackston’s Guide to contaminated Land (2000) Blackstone press
6. Leelakrishan, p et.al.()eds, Law and Environment (1990)
7. Leelakrishan, p et. Al.()eds, Law and Environment (1990) Butterworths India
8. Frodorick R. Anderson et.al Environment improvement through Economic
Incentives(1977)
9. Indian Journals of Public Administration, Special number on Environment and
Administration, July September 1988, Vol. xxxv, No.3
10. David Hughes, environmental Law, (1999) Butterworths, London
11. A.R. Bam and P.N. Gantam, Natural Heritage of India (1989), R.K. Publishers, Delhi
12. Standing Committee on environmental Law American Bar Association. Common
Boundary/
13. Common problems: The Environmental consequences of Energy Production (1982)
14. S.K. Jain and A.R. Sastry, Threatened plans of India: A State of the Art Report (1980)
15. Armin Rozencranz, et.al. (eds.), Environmental policy and Law in India (1988)
Butterworths India
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTER OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER-I
ENVIROMENTAL LAW

Course Subject Title Subject Code Contact hours per week Credits
LLM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
THE LAW LLE 105 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

5. Enid M. Barron, et.al. (eds), Royal Comission on environmental pollution, Landon,


U.K.(1998)Kulwar
6. David B Wilkins, Animal Welfare in Europe(1997), Kluwer
7. Mark Austen and Tamara Richerds, Basic Legal Documents on International Animal
Welfare
and Wild Life Conversation (2000), Kluwer
8. Jack Grosse, protection and Management of Our Natural Resources, Wild Life and habitat
(1997)
Oceana
9. Kailash Thakur, environmental Protection: Law and Policy in India (1997), Deep and Deep
Publications New Delhi
10. Richard L. Riversz, et. Al(eds), environmental Law, the Economy and sustainable
development
(2000), Cabbridge
11. Christopher D. Stone, should Trees Have Standing and other essays on Law, Morals and
the
environment (1996), Oceana
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
ENVIROMENTAL LAW

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLE 201 PREVENTION AND 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
CONTROL OF
POLLUTION
2 LLE 202 ENVIRONMENT & 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
INTERNATIONAL
LEGAL
ORDER
3 LLE 203 BIOLOGICAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
DIVERSITY &
LEGAL ORDER
4 LLE 204 ENVIRONMENTAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
LEGISLATION
5 LLE 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 PREVENTION AND CONTROL
OF POLLUTION LLE 104 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand meaning and concept, Pollution – Meaning and Effects of


pollution, Environmental Pollution (Water, Air and Noise Pollution),
Meaning and standards, Culprits and victims, Offences and penalties

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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-

1. International concern for Environment Protection


1. World environment movement
2. Natural and cultural heritage
3. Role of international and regional organizations
2. International Obligation towards Sustainable Development
1. International financing policy
2. World environment fund
3. Global environmental Facility (GEF)
4. International co-operation
5. Poverty alleviation
3. Marine Environment
1. Marine resources: conservation and exploitation
2. Scientific research and exploration
3. Antarctic environment
4. International Seated Authority
5. Pollution from ships
6. Dumping of oil and other wastes into the sea
4. Trans-boundary Pollution Hazards
1. Oil pollution
2. Nuclear fallouts and accidents
3. Acid rain
4. Chemical pollution
5. Green house effect
6. Depletion of ozone layer
7. Space pollution
5. Control of Multinational Corporations and Containment of environmental Hazards
1. Problems of liability and control mechanisms
2. Disasters management at international level
3. Monopoly of biotechnology by MNCs
6. Disposal and Dumping of Hazardous Wasres: Transnational Problem and Control
Select Bibliography
i. PriyaKanjan Trivedi, International Environmental Laws (1996), A.P.H. Pub. Corporation,
New Delhi
2. Sir Elworthy and Jane Holder, Environmental Protection: Text and Materials
(1997),Butterworths
3. Nathali L.T.J. Horbach, Contemporary Development in Nuclear Energy Law (1999),
Kluwer
4. HenrickRingbom (ed.), Competing Norms in the Law of Marine Environmental Protection
(1997), Kluwer
5. Claus Bosseimann and Benjamin J. Richardson, Environmental Justice and Market
Mechanism(1999), Kluwer
6. Jean-Pierre Beuirer, New Technology and Law of Marine Environment (2000), Kluwer
7. Richard L. Reversz et.al.(eds.), Environmental Law, the Economy and Sustainable
Development
(2000), Combridge
8. AynselyKellor, International Toxic Risk Management (1999), Cambridge
9. British Institute of International and Comparative Law, Selected Documents on
International Environmental Law (1975), London
10. Standing Committee on Environmental Law American Bar Association, Common
Boundary CommanPrtoblems: The Environmental Consequences of Energy Production
(1982)
11. J.M. Spector, “Elephants, Donkeys and other Creatures? Presidential Election Cycles and
International Law of the Global Commons” 15 AM. U. IN’TLL. Rev. 5.PP976-1038(1999)
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 ENVIORNMENTAL LEGISLATION LLE 204 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Know the laws and legislation’s for environmental protection


CO 2. Know environmental procedures and rules

-Syllabus-

1. General laws on environmental concern


i. Code of Criminal Procedure : public Nuisance
ii. Provisions in the Indian Penal Code
iii. Local Bodies law : an overview
2. Enrolment (Protection) Act , 1996
i. Necessary and proper clause , concentration of power on the control government
ii. Delegated legislation: power to make rules , regulations and to issue directions
iii. Delegations of powers
3. Coastal zone management
i. sea erosion
ii. SRZ notification
iii. prohibitions and exemptions
iv. permissible activities
v. classifications of zones
vi. regulations of sea resorts
vii. eco tourism
viii. coastal zone management
ix. aquacultures
4. Laws on hazardous substance
5. Preparedness of environmental disasters
6. Emerging legal controls
i. eco mark
ii. Environmental impact assessment
iii. Public participation in environmental decision making
iv. Environmental information
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 Uniform Civil Code LLF 104 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLF 201 INHERITANCE & 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
SUCCESSION
2 LLF 202 WOMEN’S RIGHTS 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
AND THEIR
PROTECTION
3 LLF 203 CHILD RIGHTS AND 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
PROTECTION
4 LLF 204 RELIGION AND 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
FAMILY LAW
5 LLF 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 LAW RELATING TO
INHERITANCE AND SUCCESSION LLF 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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. The Constitution of India


2. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
3. The Married Women Property Act
4. The Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
5. The Indian Succession Act, 1925
6. The Family Court Act, 1984
Text Books

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The concept of intellectual property rights & copy right Laws.


CO 2. Legal System and solving the problem relating to intellectual property rights.
CO 3. Skill to pursue the Business International Affairs, Public Administration and
Other fields.

-Syllabus-

1. History and International Regime: Pre- TRIPs and post TRIPs


2 Justification and Rationale
3. Balancing Rights of the IPR Holder and the Society
4. Enforcement of IPRs
5. Exhaustion of IPRs
6. IPR and Human Rights
7. Interface between IPR and Competition Law
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 COPYRIGHTS LAW LLP 105 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The concept of intellectual property copy right Laws.


CO 2. Legal System and solving the problem relating to © .

-Syllabus-

1. Meaning, Nature, Justification, Registration


2. History and International Treaties
3. Idea/expression Dichotomy; Copyright in Concept Notes
4. Moral Rights
5. Rights of Performers, Rights of Broadcasting Organizations etc.,
6. Modes of Transfer
7. Infringement: Civil and Criminal Remedies
8. Border Protection Measures
9. Fair Dealing
10. Copyright in Database, Software and Digital Works
11. Folklore and Cultural Expressions
R.K.D.F. UNIVERSITY, BHOPAL
MASTERS OF LAW
FIRST YEAR
Scheme- Semester II
FAMILY LAW

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLP 201 LAWS OF PATENT 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
& UNDISCLOSED
INFORMATION
2 LLP 202 LAW OF 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
TRADEMARK
3 LLP 203 PROTECTION OF 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
PLANT VARIETIES
&
TRADITIONAL
KNOWLEDGE
4 LLP 204 LAWS OF LAYOUT 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
DESIGN &
GEOGRAPHICAL
INDICATION
5 LLP 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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 Patent and
Undisclosed Information LLP 201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand why patents are important


CO 2. Know how the file a patent and what legal remedies are available
CO 3. Legal System and solving the problem relating to patent and undisclosed
information

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand why trademark are important and what are trademarks


CO 2. Know how the file a patent and what legal remedies are available
CO 3. Legal System and solving the problem relating to patent and undisclosed
information

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Get in depth knowledge of plant variants and its protection


CO 2. Legal System and solving the problem relating to new plant variant

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. What is GI and its legal issues.


CO 2. Things that fall under GI
CO 3. How if geographical factors related to IP and in depth knowledge of design
layout

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The nature and scope of labor laws


CO 2. The rationale of labor laws in organizations.
CO 3. All aspects of Labour Law practiced in India
CO 4. Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of Labour Law
CO 5. Demonstrate an intellectual capacity for solving industrial disputes.

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The nature and scope of labor Welfare


CO 2. The rationale of labor laws in organizations.
CO 3. All aspects of Labour Law practiced in India

-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

Sr Subject Subject Marks distribution Total


. code Assignment Theory Practical Total credits
N marks marks Marks marks
o
1 LLL 201 LAW RELATING TO 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
INDUSTRIAL
INUJURIES
AND SOCIAL
SECURITY
2 LLL 202 LAW RELATING TO 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
SERVICE
REGULATION
3 LLL 203 WAGES 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
4 LLL 204 AGRICULTURAL 30 16 70 28 - - 100 4
LABOUR
5 LLL 205 DISSERTATION - - - - 100 40 100 4
INCLUDING VIVA-
VOICE
Total 120 64 280 112 100 40 500
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
Injuries And Social Security LLL201 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The nature and scope of labor Welfare


CO 2. The rationale of labor laws in organizations.
CO 3. All aspects of Labour Law practiced in India

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. The nature and scope of labor Welfare


CO 2. The rationale of labor laws in organizations.
CO 3. All aspects of Labour Law practiced in India

-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

11. Workmen’s Compensation Act


12. Public Insurance Liability Act
13. Fatal Accidents Act 1987
14. Employees Liability Act.1935
15. Contract Labour(L &R) Act 1986
16. Mines Act
17. Payment of Gratuity Act
18. Provident Fund Act
19. Equal Remuneration Act
20. Silk Industries Company Act
21. Central Social Service Rules
22. Employment Exchange Act
23. Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act
24. Administration Training Tribunals Act
25. Unorganized Labour Bill 2002
26. Report of I& II National Commission on Labour
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 contract LLL203 03 to 02P 04

Couse Outcomes

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

CO 1. Understand taxation policies related to daily wage workers


CO 2. How law of contract affects in labor law
CO 3. The rationale of labor laws in organizations.

-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

After completing this course satisfactorily, a student will be able to:

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:

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