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MASTER OF LAW
LL.M.
[2018-2019]
COURSE STRUCTURE OF LL.M. I SEMESTER Subject Details Main Examinations Sessionals
*** Credit
Distribution Allotted Credits
Subject Code Subject Name Total Marks
Major Minor Max Marks
Min Marks
L T P Subject wise
Distribution
Max Marks
Min Marks
Max Marks
Min Marks
Theory Group
LLLM 101 Research Methodology and Writing Skills
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
LLLM 102 Comparative Public Law
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
LLLM 103 Law and Justice in a Globalized World
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
LLLMCOR 104 Competition Law
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCOR 105 Corporate Law 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
OR
LLLMCRI 104 Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCRI 105 Victimology 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
OR
LLLMCON 104 Center State Relations and Constitutional Governance
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCON 105 Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
Minimum Passing Marks are equivalent to Grade C+ L- Lectures T- Tutorials P- Practicals * Elective I – Choose from the following
LLLMCOR 104 - Competition Law
LLLMCOR 105 - Corporate Law
OR
LLLMCRI 104 - Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
LLLMCRI 105 – Victimology
OR
LLLMCON 104 - Center State Relations and Constitutional Governance
LLLMCON 105 - Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
*** Sessionals weight age – Attendance 50%, Three Class Tests/Assignments 50%
COURSE STRUCTURE OF LL.M. II SEMESTER Subject Details Main Examinations Sessionals
*** Credit
Distribution Allotted Credits
Subject Code Subject Name Total Marks
Major Minor Max Marks
Min Marks
L T P Subject wise
Distribution
Max Marks
Min Marks
Max Marks
Min Marks
Theory Group
(Corporate & Commercial Law)
LLLMCOR 201 Employment Laws and Human Resource Management
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCOR 202 Contracts Law 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCOR 203 Intellectual Property Rights
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCOR 204 Corporate Crimes
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCOR 205 Dissertation 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
OR
(Criminal Law & Security Law)
LLLMCRI 201 Criminal Justice
and HR
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCRI 202 Police law and Administration
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCRI 203 Cyber Law 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCRI 204 International Criminal Law
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCRI 205 Dissertation 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
OR
(Constitutional and Administrative Law) LLLMCON 201 Local Self
Government
and Federal
Governance
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCON 202 Administrative Law
100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCON 203 Media Law 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCON 204 Minorities Law 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 2 - - 2
LLLMCON 205 Dissertation 100 50 26 20 11 30 16 3 - - 3
Minimum Passing Marks are equivalent to Grade C+ L- Lectures T- Tutorials P- Practicals * Elective I – Choose from the following
LLLMCOR 201 - Employment Laws and Human Resource Management
LLLMCOR 202 - Contracts Law LLLMCOR 203 - Intellectual Property Rights
LLLMCOR 204 - Corporate Crimes
LLLMCOR 205 – Dissertation
OR
LLLMCRI 201 - Criminal Justice and HR
LLLMCRI 202 - Police law and Administration LLLMCRI 203 - Cyber Law
LLLMCRI 204 - International Criminal Law
LLLMCRI 205 – Dissertation
OR
LLLMCON 201 - Local Self Government and Federal Governance
LLLMCON 202 - Administrative Law
LLLMCON 203 - Media Law
LLLMCON 204 - Minorities Law
LLLMCON 205 - Dissertation
*** Sessionals weight age – Attendance 50%, Three Class Tests/Assignments 50%
SEMESTER-I
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LLLM
101
RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY AND
WRITING SKILLS
3(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
SEMESTER-I
PAPER-I
LLLM 101 - RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND WRITING SKILLS
The main objective of this course is to acquaint the student of law with the scientific method of
social science research. This course is expected to provide the knowledge of the technique of
selection, collection and interpretation of primary and secondary data in socio legal research.
Emphasis would be laid on practical training in conducting research in this course.
By the end of the course the students are expected to develop a scientific approach to socio legal
problems. They should be able to design and execute small scale research problems. The
practical skill in conducting research will be evaluated on their performance in field research and
workshops/seminars.
Unit I: Introduction
a) The science of research and scientific methodology
b) Interrelation between speculation, fact and theory building-some fallacies of scientific
methodology with reference to socio legal research
c) Inter-disciplinary research and legal research models
d) Legal research-common law and civil law legal systems
Unit II:
a) Research Design,
b) Workable Hypothesis.
c) Formulation and evaluation
Unit III: Research Techniques:
Research Tools and Data Processing
a) Socio-metrics and jurimetrics
b) Data processing (deductions and Inductions)
c) analysis and interpretation of data
Unit IV: Legal writing
a) Report/article writing in legal research
b) Use of definitions, maxims, concepts, principles, doctrines in legal research
Unit IV:
a) Citation methodology
b) Book review and
c) case comments
Suggested Reading Materials for Reference
1. Ram Ahuja-Research Method
2. Anwarwl Yaqin-Legal Research Methodology
3. S.K. Verma &Afzal Wani- Legal Research Methodology (and material announced in the Class)
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LLLM
102
COMPARATIVE
PUBLIC LAW 3(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
PAPER-II
LLLM 102 - COMPARATIVE PUBLIC LAW
Objectives: This paper focused on analytical and theoretical scrutiny of Public Administrative
Law, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and its component in comparative manner to enable
the students and developed amongst them the proper understanding of the subject.
Unit I:
Introduction –
Public Law and
Comparative Law
Unit: II
Tools of Comparative Public Law
Constitutional Law - Common Law, Civil Law
Typology of Federalism - USA, India
Unit:III
Public Interest Litigation - US, India
Locus- standi
Judicial Activism and Accountinability
Unit: IV
Comparative Criminal Law –
Common law, Civil law
Domestic Violations
Provisions relating to Rape
Plea Bargaining
White Collar Crimes
Juvenile Justice
Unit: V Ombudsman
Ombudsman in Scandinavian countries
International Scenario –
Common law and Civil law
Indian Scenario, Lokpal and Lokayuktas
Select Bibliography
1. D. D. Basu - Comparative Administrative Law.
2. Wade and Philips - Constitutional Law
3. Dicey - Introduction to Law of the Constitution.
4. K. S. Shukla and S. S. Singh - Lokayukta - A socio legal study.
5. K.D.Gaur - A Textbook on The Indian Penal Code.
6. Upadhyay - Public Interest Litigation In India: Concepts, Cases Concerns 1st Edition,
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LLLM
103
LAW AND JUSTICE IN A
GLOBALISED WORLD 3(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
PAPER-III
LLLM 103- LAW AND JUSTICE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD
The main objective of the course is to enable students to understand and seek solutions to
pressing problems in the domain of global justice. This will be imparted through theoretical and
philosophical debates advanced by various scholars and the institutional mechanism that need to
be accelerated to achieve the objectives of global justice.
Unit:I Introduction
(a) Meaning and significance of Globalization
(b) concept of Global Justice
(c) Right to Development
Unit:II Theoretical Prepositions of Global Justice
(a) Realism
(b) Particularism
(c) Nationalism
(d) Cosmopolitanism
Unit: III Historical and Central Challenges to Global Justice
(a) Global Poverty- Role of International Mechanism
(b) Armed Conflict
(c) Crimes against Humanity and Empowerment
(d) Oppressive Policies- Threat of Terrorism, Global Politics
Unit: IV Role and Reformation of Global Institutions
(a) States, sovereignty and Transnational Law
(b) Economic and Trade Institutions-MNC’s
(c) United Nations-Security Council
(d) Judicial Institutions
Unit: V Models to Achieve Global Justice
(a) Social Contract and Social Justice
(b) Sarvodaya Model of Justice
(c) Multi Culturalism and Cosmopolitanism
(d) Significance of Human Rights Education
(e) Global Justice and Global Rule of Law
Recommended Readings
1. Springer: Encyclopedia of Global Justice 2012
2. Martha Nussbaum, Frontiers of Justice. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press.
2006.
3. Amartya Sen: Global Justice
4. Amartya Sen: Development as Freedom 1999 Oxford
5. Journals of Oxford and Cambridge on global Justice
(Specialization Group)
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LLLM
COA
104
COMPETITION LAW 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
PAPER-I
Corporate and Commercial Group
LLLM CO 104 - COMPETITION LAW
Objectives-
In most countries of the world that competition plays a key role to play in ensuring productive,
efficient, innovative and responsive markets. The consumers are ensured availability of 'goods’
and 'services' in abundance of acceptable quality at affordable price. Competition law and policy
also result in equity among producers and reduce rent seeking behavior on their part.
In tune with the international trend and to cope with changing realities, India has reviewed the
Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 and has enacted the Competition Act,
2002 (the Act)w.e.f.l4.1.03. This syllabus also aims to create awareness among the students and
develop their abilities to deal with the issues on the expanding horizons of corporate law.
Unit:I Introduction
a. Basic economic and legal principles
b. Restraint of Trade under Indian Contract Act
c. Monopolistic Trade Practices
d. Restrictive Trade Practices
Unit: II Development of law from MRTP
a. Aims, Objects and Salient features
b. Comparison between MRTP Act and Competition Act
c. Anti-Competitive Agreement
Unit: III Competition Act, 2002
a ) Abuse of Dominant Position
b) Combination
c) Protection of consumers
Unit: IV Competition Commission Of India
a. Structure and function of CCI
b. Regulatory role
Unit: V Competition Appellate Tribunal-
a. Composition, Functions, Powers and Procedure
b. Award Compensation
c. Power to punish for contempt
d. Execution of orders
Suggested Reading:
1. Dr. R.K. Singh : Restriction Trade Practices and Public Interest
2. S.M. Dugar's MRTP Law, Competition Law and Consumer Protection
3. Taxmann’s competition Law and Practice
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LLLM
COA
105
CORPORATE LAW 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five
question. A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be
subjective and objective both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional
including quiz 20 marks menor exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
PAPER-II
1LLM CO5 - CORPORATE LAW
Objectives- In view of the changing niceties of global governance especially from the point of
view of good governance, corporate governance plays a vital role in the development of
economy both nationally and internationally. Taking this into consideration, the paper aims to
introduce to the students the nuances of corporate law and the obligations of it towards society in
discharging its trading relations and to be a good corporate citizen.
Unit: I Introduction
a. Corporate personality
b. Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporation
c. Concept of lifting of Corporate Veil.
d. Convergence of Corporate Legal System in the Present Time - LLP as a type of
Corporate vehicle
Unit: II Corporate Finance
a. Company capital- Equity Finance, Debt Finance.
b. Offer Documents
c. Public Issues
Unit: III Under writing of Issues
a. Corporate Loans
b. Venture Capital, Institutional Financing
c. Role of SEBI and stock exchanges
Unit: IV Amalgamation, Reconstruction, Mergers and takeovers etc. a. Meaning of the terms
b. Statutory provisions
c. Powers of the court/tribunal
Unit: V Corporate Governance, Conceptual development:
a. Legal framework,
b. Basic Principles and OECD
c. principles of Corporate Goveunance
d. Impact of globalization
Suggested Readings
1. Gower- Principles of Modem Company Law
2. Indian Law Institute- Current Problems of Corporate Law
3. Corporate Finance- Ashwath Damodaran
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LLLM
CRI
104
CRIMINOLOGY AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ADMINISTRATION
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
1LLM CRI 104
CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Unit: I Criminology
Definition of criminology: Social, psychological and legal approaches.
Nature and scope of criminology
Relation with other social sciences
Relevance of criminology to contemporary society.
Unit: II Crime
Nature of crime
Definition of crime
Crime in ancient medieval society.
Crime in modern society.
Unit: III Social Disorganization
Social change, social deviance and social disorganization
Individual disorganization
Group disorganization
Community disorganization
Unit: IV Crime Trends
Crimes in India and abroad.
Crimes under special and local law.
Crimes against person
Crimes against property
Crimes against weaker section with special reference to women and children.
Unit: V Crime Prevention
Crime and sense of security
Social control and crime prevention
Community and crime prevention.
Contemporary crime prevention strategies.
Taught about criminal justice administration in class.
References:
1. Srivastava S S 2002 Criminology and Criminal Administration, Central Law Agency, New Delhi.
2. Paranjape N V 2001 Criminology and Penology, 2nd edition, Central Law Publication, Alld, UP.
3. Saxena S, 2001, Crimes against Women and Protective Laws, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi.
4. Atri, P K 1998, Dynamics of crime prevention and criminology, Anmol Publications, New Delhi.
5. M. Henry W. & Hirscher J Davis, 1988, Fundamentals of Criminology, Prentice Hall, New Delhi
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LLLM
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105
VICTIMOLOGY 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
1LLM CRI 105 - VICTIMOLOGY
Unit: I Victims: Concept and Importance.
Historical development of victimology.
Scope and objectives of victimology
National and International thinking:
U.N. Amnesty International, NHRC etc.
Unit:II Patterns of Criminal Victimizations.
Role of victims in Criminal Occurrence ! Victim – Offender relationship
Victim typologies.
Women and crime victimization.
Children and crime victimization.
Unit: III Impact of Victimization - ! - Physical and Financial.
Physical and financial impact of victimization.
Victimization: Impact on family.
Criminal, victimization, sense of security and socio economic development.
Unit: IV Criminal Justice System & Victim.
C.J.S. and victim relationship: Collaborator or evidence.
Victim & Police: Lodging of FIR & recording of statement.
NGO intervention: Victim-Witness Association, Victim Association
Unit: V Compensation to True Victim.
Restitution, ex-gratia payment & insurance.
Compensation by public authorities as social obligation.
Compensation schemes as in New Zealand and in other countries.
Victim Compensation in India: Provisions under Cr.P.C, S.C. S.T. atrocities
(prevention) Act,.
Reference:
1. Singh Makkar, S.P.1993, Global perspectives in Victimology, ABC Publications, Jalandhar
2. Rajan, V.N., 1981, Victimology in India : An Introductory Study, Allied Publishers, New Delhi
3. Chokalingam, K1985, Readings in Victimology : Towards a Victim Perspective in Criminology, Ravi
Raj Publications, Madras
4. Devasia,V.V 1992, Criminology, Victimology and Corrections. Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi
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LLLM
CON
104
CENTRE & STATE
RELATIONS &
CONSTITUTION
GOVERNANCE
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLM CON 104
CENTRE & STATE RELATIONS & CONSTITUTION GOVERNANCE
Unit: I Federalism- Essentials
Models of Federal Government - U.S.A., Australia, Canada
Evolution of federal government in India
Centre-State relations
Factors responsible for subordination of States
Administrative relations
Unit: II Distribution of Fiscal Power
Scheme of Allocation of taxing power
Extent of Union power of taxation
Residuary power- inclusion of fiscal power
Fundamental Rights
Inter Government tax immunities
Difference between tax and fee
Unit: III Distribution of Tax Revenues
GST (101th Amendment Act of Indian Constitution)
Finance Commission- Specific purpose grants (Article 282)
Borrowing Power of the State
Restrictions on legislative power of the Union and States/ with regard to trade and
commerce
Unit: IV Planning and Financial Relations
Niti Aayog
National Development Council
Plan grants
Inter- State Council & Inter- State disputes.
Unit: V Federal Government in India
Legal & Constitutional of Status Jammu and Kashmir
Sarkaria Commission Report
What Reforms is Necessary?
Select bibliography
1. H. M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India (1991),Tripathi, Bombay
2. J. N. Pandey – Indian Constitutional Law (CLA) Ed. 2014.
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LLLM
CON
105
Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
1LLM COA 105
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
Unit: I
Fundamental Rights –
Right to Equality, & Sub Sections ,
Freedom and social control,
Unit: II
Personal liberty,
Changing dimensions of personal liberty,
Unit: III
Cultural and Educational Rights.
Right to constitutional remedies
Unit: IV
Fundamental duties, Directive Principles
Directive Principles of State policy.
Unit: V
Interrelationship between Fundamental Rights, and
Directive Principles.
Fundamental Duties.
Selected Bibliography –
1. J.N. Pandey Constitutional law of India
2. M.P. Jain Constitution of India
3. H.M. Seervai Constitution law of India (Vols. 3)
4. Dr. V.N. Shukla Hkkjr dk lafo/kku
5. Dr. D.K. Tripathi Hkkjr dk lafo/kku
SEMESTER - II
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LLLM
COA
201
EMPLOYMENT LAWS
AND HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL LAW
LLLM COA 201- EMPLOYMENT LAWS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The existence of cordial labour management relation is a pre-requisite for any organization
involved in business, trade and commerce. The course intends to cover the impact of
international standards and international trade developments that leave behind strong footprints
on nations’ economy. Therefore, the Indian employment laws, its relevance, utility and
significance in the present international context are to be covered.
Unit: I Introduction
a) Workers Rights as Human Rights-Constitutional edifice and
b) Reflections of I.L.O. standards in the Indian legal System.
b) Concept of employment, non-employment,
Unit: II Terms of employment and conditions of labour
a) Challenges and Issues
b) Special Reference of labour management.
c) Relations in 21st Century.
Unit: III Social Security Labour Legislations
a) National (Constitutional and Statutory) and International Perspectives
b) I.L.O. norms, measures and standards-its relevance in Indian legal system
c) Employment Contracts and labour management relations-Trends, Issues and
Challenges-A critique.
Unit: VI Transnational Trade and Labour
a) Impact of globalization on labour market-Indian,
b) ILO vis-a-vis WTO
c) Developing vis-a-vis developed States
d) Resolution of Labour Management Disputes-Means and Mechanisms
Unit: V Law and Policies of Protective Discrimination in Employment Laws
a) Social security safety and welfare at workplace-
b) Women, children, and differently-disabled.
c) Compensation, Insurance with respect to
d) Wrongful dismissal and employment hazards.
Suggested materials for reference:
1. Shrivastava-labour laws.
2. OP Malhotra -Labour Management Relations
3. Prof. S.N.Mishra – Pub Central Law Agency Alld.
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LLLM
COA
202
CONTRACT
LAW
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern: The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet
any five question. A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may
be subjective and objective both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for
sessional including quiz 20 marks menor exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM COA 202
CONTRACT LAW
OBJECTIVES:
To make the students aware of recent development in the area of contracts , to familiarize
them with the Indian legal provisions related to various forms of contracts, to acquaint them with
the related cases and exposition of the subject matter in detail with the help of legislative,
judicial and other materials.
Unit: I
Introduction
Standard Form Contracts
Nature, advantages and unilateral character
Unit: II
Principles of protection against the possibility of exploitation
Exemption clauses
Law Commission of India’s views
Unit: III
Government Contracts
Constitutional Provisions Performance of Government contracts
Tender procedure in public contracts
Statutory Contracts
Unit: IV
Quasi Contracts
Principle of unjust enrichment
Contract for Necessaries
Unit: V
Provisions of Indian Contracts Act,
Quasi Contracts in English Law,
SUGGESTED READINGS
1. Avtar Singh : Law of Contract.
2. Pollock and Mulla on the Indian Contract and Specific Relief Acts.
3. Dr. S. K. Kapoor – Contract of Law Ed. 2013, Pub. C.L.A.
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LLLM
COA
203
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM COA 203 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Objectives: The main objective of the paper is to introduce to the students the
concepts of IPR and their relationship with other subjects especially, economic law,
and other technological aspects. Apart from the above, the paper covers the
approaches of International Institutions and introduces the various aspects that are
form part of the province of I.P.R.
Unit: I
Introduction
Origin and Genesis of I.P.R
Theories of IPR - Locke’s, Hegel and Marxian
Ethical, moral and human rights perspectives of I.P.R
Unit: II
Intellectual Property Rights:
International Relevance
Internationalization of I.P protection –
Unit: III
Paris Convention, Berne Convention,
TRIPS Agreement - basic principles and minimum standards –
Limits of one-size-Fit for all flexibilities under TRIPS
Unit: IV
Intellectual Property: Issues and Challenges
Copyright protection with reference to performer’s rights and Artist rights,
Global governance towards Patents
Trade Marks: Legal recognition,
Trade secrets: Comparative analysis in India, EU and USA
Unit V Intellectual Property: Contemporary Trends
Benefit sharing and contractual agreements - International Treaty on Plant Genetic
Resources for Food and Agriculture - issues on patent policy and farmers’ rights-
CBD, Nagoya Protocol and Indian law
UNESCO - protection of folklore/cultural expressions
Developments in WIPO on traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions
Suggestive Readings 1. David Bainbridge - Intellectual Property Law.
2. Dr. R.K.Choube – Allahabad Pub., Intellectual Property Rights edi 2013
3. Dr. J.S. Singh – An Intro of IPR
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LLLM
COA
204
CORPORATE
CRIME
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM COA 204- CORPORATE CRIME
Unit: I
Introduction, Statutory violations by companies, Financial Aspects
Unit: II
Legislation related to the Corporate Crime, Labour Legislation. Factories Act,
Payment of wages, Minimum wages, Provident Funds Act, Standing orders.
Unit: III
Environment a legislations Protection of environment act, 1986
Co-relation between Labour & IPR
Statutory violations by companies
Statutory violation under other Acts.
Unit: IV
Vicarious Liabilities of Corporation
1. Theory of vicarious liability
2. Concept of Mens- rea
3. Attribution of Mens-rea to the company
4. Case laws.
Unit: V
Economic Offences,
Essential Commodities Act,
Consumer Protection Act
Food Adulteration Act.
Bibliography
1. Katherine S. Williams, Text Book on Criminology (1997) Blackstone, London.
2. D.C. Pandey, Habitual offenders and the law.
Probation of offenders Act. 1958
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LLLM
COA
205
DISSERTATION 3(0+0+0) - 50
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LLLM COA 205 - DISSERTATION
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LLLM
CRI
201
Criminal Justice &
H.R.
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
CRIMINAL LAW & SECURITY LAW
LLLM CRI 201– Criminal Justice & H.R.
UNIT: I The Concept, and Development of Human Rights.
International Level: Universal Declaration on Human Rights: International Covenants: ICCPR and
ICESCR: Regional Instruments
National Level: History and Development of Human Rights in Indian Constitution. Indian Constitution
Philosophy. Preamble
UNIT: II Fundamental Rights.& Fundamental Duties.
Article 51-A of the Constitution.
Concept of Crime and Criminal Liability;
Human Rights Problems requiring the need of criminal justice –
Communal and caste violence,
Terrorism and insurgency.
UNIT: III Protection of Human Rights in Criminal Justice Administration
Protection from double jeopardy, Self- incrimination
Production before magistrate from police custody,
Fair trial, Speedy trial, Representation
Appeal, Protection from expost facto laws
Legal aid, Compensation, rehabilitation.
UNIT: IV Administration of Criminal Justice -
Ordinary Courts Special Courts,
District & State Human Rights Courts,
International Criminal Court,
International norms on administration of criminal justice
U.N. General Assembly Resolutions.
UNIT: V Human Rights Commission
Role of various Protection Agencies/Institutions
National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions.
Human Rights Courts, Other Commissions.
Emerging regime of new human rights in India. New Approach.
Suggested Books:
Agarwal, H.O. Implementation of Human Rights Covenants with Special Reference to lndia (New Delhi: D.K.
Publishers, 1993)
Prof. U. Chandra – Human Rights & Practices Sharma, S.C., Police and Human Rights (1999).
Upadhyay, Dr. Jai Jai Ram Upadhyay., Human Rights in Pre-trial Detention (1999).
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LLLM
CRI
202
POLICE LAW AND
ADMINISTRATION 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CRI 202
POLICE LAW AND ADMINISTRATION
Unit: I The Police System
Structural organization at the Centre
Structural organization in M.P.State.
Unit: II Role of Police in Democratic Society.
Role of Police in Democratic Society.
Crime investigation.
Law and Order Management
Politicisation & Criminalisation of Police.
Unit: III Police Reforms
Selected Aspects of National Police Commissions Reports
Justice Malimath Committee Report
Mulla Report.
Unit: IV Powers and Duties of Police
Powers and duties under Police Acts (Indian Police Act),
Indian Penal code
Criminal Procedure Code
Evidence Act and others.
Unit: V Relationship between Police, Prosecution and Public
Relationship between Police and Prosecution
Police Public Relationship.
Suggested Readings:
1. Indian Police Act.
2. Rao. S. Venu Gopal, Criminal Justice: Problems and Perspectives in India, Delhi, Konark, 1991
3. Role Of Police In Criminal Justice System -S K Chaturvedi
4. Documentation Understanding The Police In India - : Arvind Verma & KS Subramanian
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LLLM
CRI
203
CYBER LAW 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CRI 2O4 - CYBER LAW
Objectives: The main objective of this course is to make students familiar with the
developments that are being taking place in the different areas with the help of Computer
Science and Information Technology. To acquaint the students with the national and
international legal order relative to these
Unit: I Fundamentals of Cyber Law
Conceptual and theoretical perspective of cyber law.
Computer and Web Technology
Development of Cyber Law –
National and International Perspective
Unit: II Legal Issues and Challenges in India, USA and EU
Data Protection, Cyber Security,
Legal recognition of Digital Evidence
Recognition of liability in the digital world
Jurisdiction Issues in Transnational Crimes
Unit: III International Perspectives
Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
ICANN’s core principles and the domain names disputes
Unit: IV Communication:
Net neutrality and the E.U.
Electronic communications regulatory framework
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
Unit: V Contemporary Trends
A) Impact of cyber warfare on privacy, identity theft.
B) International law governing Censorship, online privacy, copyright regulations,
C) Online Intermediaries in the governance of Internet
D) Social Networking Sites vis-a-vis Human Rights.
Suggestive Readings:
1. Yatindra Singh : Cyber Laws.
2. Kamath Nandan : Law relating to Computer, Internet and E-Commerce.
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LLLM
CRI
204
INTERNATIONAL
CRIMINAL LAW 2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CRI 204
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
Unit: I
Introduction, History of International Jurisdiction and Sources of Int. Criminal Law.
The Ad Hoc International Criminal Tribunals I,
The Ad Hoc International Criminal Tribunals II,
Unit: II
International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda:
Unit: III
International Criminal Court.
Preparatory Work.
The Statute of the International Criminal Court.
Current Developments.
Unit: IV
Genocide: Crimes against Humanity:
War Crimes in International Armed conflicts
War Crimes in Non-International Armed Conflicts
Crime of Aggression.
Unit: V
International Criminal Court, and
Terrorism as an International Crime
Turkish Legislation, and
The Approach towards the International Criminal Court.
Reading List
1. The textbook of the course is the following book:
2. Cryer, R. et al., International Criminal Law and Procedure, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2010.
(Available as an E-Book in the Library)
3. Additional reading assignments will be listed each lecture handout and the recommended texts will be
supplied in due course.
4. For a general understanding of the subject, the following introductory books are useful:
5. Bassioni, M., C. (ed.) The Legislative History of International Criminal Court, Ardsley, Transnational
Publishers, 2003.
6. Cassese, A. International Criminal Law, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2008.
7. Schabas, W., An Introduction to International Criminal Court, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press,
2010.
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LLLM
CRI205
DISSERTATION 3(0+0+0) - 50
Viva
voce
- - - 150 - ------
LLLM CRI 205 – DISSERTATION
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LLLM
CON
201
LOCAL SELF
GOVERNMENT AND
FEDERAL
GOVERNANCE
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CON 201
CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTATIVE LAW
LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT AND FEDERAL GOVERNANCE
Unit: I
Historical Perspectives:
Early period,
Gram Swaraj the Gandhian concept
Unit: II
Constitutional Scheme:
Directive Principles,
Structure and powers of local bodies
Unit: III Legislative Powers: Direct democracy and grass root planning,
Municipalities and Corporation, Gram Sabha
Quasi-legislative Powers: Rule making power of the State Government,
Regulations and Bye-laws
Unit: IV
Financial Powers: Levying taxes, Licensing power, Financial resources and powers
Judicial and Quasi-judicial powers of the Local Bodies
Unit: V
Election to Local Bodies
Conduct of Meetings – Corporation, Municipal Council,
Panchayat Committee and Gram Sabha, Institutional and Judicial Control.
Suggested:
1. Dr. J.N. Pandey Constitution Law of India
2. N. Shukla Constitution Law of India
3. M.P. Jain Indian Constitution
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LLLM
CON
202
Administrative Law 6(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CON 202
Administrative Law
Unit: I
Evolution and significance of Administrative Law
Various systems of governance-form
Administrative systems from ancient to modern.
Unit: II
England and U.S.A, Doctrine of Separation of Powers:
France Other Countries systems
Unit: III
Comparative survey – Common Law and Continental System
England, USA, France and India from Rigidity to Flexibility.
Unit: IV
Rule of Law: Changing dimensions, Regulation of administrative process. Delegated
Legislation: Problems, Process and Control, Judicial Review of delegated legislation.
Procession Fairness: Evolution and Significance of Natural Justice, England: Judicial
Process,
Doctrine of fairness and doctrine of legitimate expectation. U.S.: Due process and
judicial decision, India: Doctrine of Fairness (Art.14, 19, 21) Doctrine of Legitimate
Expectation, Privilege against disclosure, official secrecy, Access to information and
Unit: V
Right to Information Act. Control on Maladministration: Ombudsman, Commissions of
Inquiry, Vigilance Commissions, Investigative Agencies: The CBI, Inquiries by
Legislative Committee, Legislative control, Judicial Inquiries.
Select Bibliography
1. Friedman, The State and Rule of law in a mixed Economy.
2. Ivor Jennings, Law & the Constitution
3. D.D.Basu, Comparative Administrative Law, 1998
4. Jain & Jain, Principles of Administrative Law
5. Prof. Madhavi Gidwan –Pub – Delhi, Media Law
Subject
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LLLM
CON
203
MEDIA LAW
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CON 203 MEDIA LAW
This paper deals with the interaction between law and mass media. This paper examines the
major laws, regulations and court decisions affecting the media. It aims to familiarise the
theoretical debates on media, law and ethics in the Indian context. It also attempts to evolve an
understanding of the complexities of ethical and legal media practice.
Unit: I Introduction
• Evolution of Media,
Types of media:Print, Electronic
• E-Media - Free Flow of Information beyond boundaries and barriers
• Difference between Visual and non- Visual Media - impact on People
Unit: II Freedom of Speech and Expression -Article 19 (1) (a)
• An introduction to Freedom of expression
• Evolution of Freedom of Press
• Restrictions under Constitution
(i) Article 19 (2)
(ii) Government Power to legislate - Article 246 read with the Seventh Schedule.
(iii) Power to impose Tax -licensing and licence fee.
• Advertisement & Ethics: Misleading Advertisement vis-a-vis Consumers rights
Unit: III Law of defamation and obscenity
Defamation, Libel, Slander
• Obscenity
• Sedition
Unit: IV
Development of laws relating to Mass Media,
vis a vis International regime
Unit: V
Censorship of films
Censorship under Constitution
Censorship under the Cinematograph Act.
Pre-censorship of films
Select Bibliography
1. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India 2002 Vol. 1 Universal
2. MP Jain Constitutional Law of India (1994) Wadhva Nagpur
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LLLM
CON
204
MINORITIES
LAW
2(0+0+0) 50 20 30 - - 100 3 hr ------
Pattern:
The question paper will consist of ten questions. The candidates will have to attempet any five question.
A question may be are may not be divided in parts. The question asked may be subjective and objective
both or are subjective only, 30 marks have been assigned for sessional including quiz 20 marks menor
exam the major exam marks will 50 marks.
LLLM CON 204 - MINORITIES LAW
OBJECTIVES:
To make the students aware of the importance of rights of minorities, to familiarize them with
the constitutional provisions related to minorities, to acquaint them with the rights of minority
educational institutions and exposition of the subject matter in detail with the help of legislative,
judicial and other materials.
Unit: I MINORITIES IN INDIAN SOCIETY
Concept of Minorities
Linguistic Minorities
Religious Minorities
Unit: II INTERNATIONAL NORMS FOR PROTECTION OF MINORITIES
Human Rights of Minorities
Minority Rights under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Non-discrimination provisions of the United Nations Charter 1945
Declaration on Rights of Minorities
Unit: III MINORITY RIGHTS
Secularism
Right to religion
Linguistic rights
Unit: VI Culture and Traditions
Right to culture and traditions
National Commission for Minority
Unit: V RIGHTS OF MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Educational rights of Minorities
Right to administer Minority Educational institution
Aided and Unaided Minority Educational Institutions and Governmental Controls
National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
SUGGESTED:
M.P.Jain, Indian Constitutional Law
D.D.Basu, Commentary on the Constitution of India
M.P. Siijgh, Constitution of India
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LLLM
CON
205
DISSERTATION 3(0+0+0) - 50
Viva
voce
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LLLM CON 205 - DISSERTATION