B.B.A. LL.B.

(H) Course Structure

I Semester
Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit
No.
1 LB-101 Legal Method 4
2 LB-102 Law of Contract-1 4
3 BLB-103 Socio-Political System 4
4 BLB-104 English-I (Communicative English) 4
5 BBM-105 Principles and Practices of Management 4
6 BBM-106 Managerial Economics 4
II Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-201 History- (Legal Developments) 4
2 LB-202 Law of Contract-II including Advance Contract and 4
evolving Jurisprudence in Contract Law
3 BBM-203 Information Technology and Computer-Fundamentals 4
4 BLB-204 English-II (including Legal Writing) 4
5 BBM-205 Business Statistics 4
6 BBM-206 Economic Environment of Business 4
7 Summer Training Internship 4
III Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-301 Constitutional Law of India-I 4
2 LB-302 Law of Torts-I and Consumer Protection Act 4
3 LB-303 Law of Crimes-I 4
4 BBM-304 Operational Research in Management 4
5 BBM-305 Financial Accounting 4
6 BBM-306 Organizational Behavior 4

IV Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-401 Constitutional Law of India-II 4
2 LB-402 Law of Torts-II and M.V. Act 4
3 LB-403 Law of Crimes-II 4
4 BBM-404 Human Resources Management 4
5 BBM-405 Marketing Management 4
6 BBM-406 Financial Management 4
7 Summer Training Internship Non Credit
Compulsory
Course
 V Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-501 Jurisprudence-I 4
2 LB-502 Family Law-I 4
3 LB-503 Civil Procedure Code and limitation Act 4
4 LB-504 Administrative law 4
5 BBM-505 Business Ethics and Corporate Social 4
Responsibility
6 BBM-506 Entrepreneurship Development and Small 4
Businesses

VI Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-601 Jurisprudence –II 4
2 LB-602 Family Law-II 4
3 LB-603 Criminal Procedure Code , Juvenile Justice 4
and Probation of Offenders Acts
4 LB-604 Law of Evidence 4
5 LB-605 Business Law 4
6 BBM-606 Strategic Management 4
7 Summer Training Internship Non Credit
Compulsory
Course
VII Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-701 Property Law including Easement Act and 4
Indian Registration Act
2 LB-702 Public International Law including Conflict of 4
Laws
3 LB-703 Corporate Law(including Investment and 4
competition law)
4 LB-704 Land Law (including U.P. Revenue Code) 4
5 LB-705 Environmental Law 4
6 LB-706 Labour Law-I 4
 VIII Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-801 Company Law 4
2 LB-802 Labour Law-II 4
3 LB-803 Intellectual Property Rights 4
4 LB-804 Alternative Dispute Resolution System 4
5 LB-805 Interpretation of Statute 4
6 LB- Optional Paper any one of the following 4
LB-8061Tax Law (Direct and Indirect)
LB-8062 Banking and Insurance Law
LB-8063 International Trade Law
LB-8064 Election Law
7 Summer Training Internship Non Credit
Compulsory
Course
IX Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-901 Legal Ethics and Professional Accounting 4
System
2 LB-902 Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing 4
3 LB-903 Legal Writing and Research Methodology 4
4 LB-904 Moot Court Exercise and Internship 4
5 LB-905 Human Rights and Humanitarian Law 4
6 LB- Optional Paper any one of the following 4
LB-9061 Criminology and Penology
LB-9062 Medical Jurisprudence
LB-9063 Law, Science and Technology
LB-9064 Gender and Law
X Semester

Sl. Paper Code Papers Credit

No.
1 LB-1001 Dissertation (written+ viva) 12+4
2 LB-1002 Legal Aid Clinic programs 4
3 LB- Optional Paper any one of the following 4
LB-10031 Socio-Economic offences
LB-10032 Animal Protection Law
LB-10033 Media Law
Semester- I
Semester-I

LB-101 Credits: 4
Subject: Legal Method Minimum Lectures 40

Course Objective

This paper focuses on orientation of students to legal studies from the point of view of basic concepts of
law and legal system. To understand and have basic knowledge of fundamental concepts of law to
examine, interpret and evaluate basic legal texts.

Course Outcome

The course will help the students:

1. To gain elementary understanding of the scope and purpose of law.
2. To know the various sources of law and to develop an understanding of basic concepts of
law
3. To garner skills and acquire knowledge required in legal writing and research.

Module - I: Meaning and Classification of Laws (Lectures-08)

i. Meaning and definition
ii. Functions of law
iii. Classification of laws: i. Public and Private Law ii. Substantive and Procedural Law
iv. Municipal and International Law

Module - II: Sources of Law (Lectures- 11)

i. Custom
ii. Precedent
iii. Legislation

Module - III: Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System (Lectures-12)

i. Common Law
ii. Constitution as the Basic Law
iii. Rule of Law
iv. Separation of Powers
v. Judicial system in India

Module - IV: Legal Writing and Research (Lectures - 09)

i. Legal materials -Case law
ii. Statutes, Reports, Journals, Manuals, Digests etc.
iii. Importance of legal project/ research
iv. Techniques of Legal project/ research
v. Legal writings and citations
Suggesting Readings
1. Glanville Williams - Learning the law
2. Nomita Aggarwal -Jurisprudence (Legal Theory)
3. B.N.M. Tripathi - An Introduction to Jurisprudence and Legal theory
4. Benjamin N. Cardozo-The Nature of Judicial Process
5. ILI Publication -Indian Legal System
6. ILI Publication in Legal Research and Methodology

Essential Case Laws

1. Raj Kishore Jha v. State of Bihar, AIR 2003 S.C. 4664

2. Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad v. PJ. Chemicals, 1994 Suppl. (3) S.C.C. 535
3. Air India v. Nargesh Mirza, AIR 1981 SC 1829
4. GeetaHariharan v. Reserve Bank of India, AIR 1999 S.C. 1149
5. NeeraMathur v. L.I.C. 1992 (1) S.C.C. 286 6
6. D.K. Basu v. State of W.B., 1997 (1) SCC 417
7. Dwrka Prasad Aggarwal v. B.D. Aggarwal, AIR 2003 S.C. 2686
8. Commissioner of Wealth Tax, Meerut v. Sharvan Kumar Swarup& Sons, 1994 (6) SCC 623
9. Shikhar Chand Falodiav.S.K. Sanganeria, AIR 2004 Gau. 19.
9. Grandphone Company v. B.B. Pandey, AIR 1984 S.C. 667
10. Peoples Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India 1997 (1) S.C.C. 301
11. Lachman v. Nand Lal, AIR 1914 Oudh. 123
12. .R.K.Tangkhul v. R. Simirei, AIR 1961 Manipur 1
13. Balusami v. Balkrishna, AIR 1957 Mad. 97
14. Tekaha A.O. v. Sakumeeran A.O. AIR 2004 S.C. 3674
15. Superintendent and Remembrancer of Legal Affairs West Bengal v. Corporation of Calcutta
AIR 1967 S.C. 997
16. Nath Bros. Exim. International Ltd. v. Best Roadways Ltd. 2000 (4) S.C.C. 553
17. State of Bihar v. Sonawati AIR 1961 S.C. 221, 231
18. SamtaVedike v. State of Kar2003 CR.L. J. 1003 Kar H.C.
19. Ram JawayaKapur v. State of Punjab, AIR 1955 S.C. 549, 556
Semester-I
LB-102 Credits: 4
Subject: Law of Contract- I (Minimum Lectures- 40)

Course Objectives

This course provides the detailed knowledge of the legal principles and rules used to determine the
existence of an enforceable agreement. The nature of contract law; the process of formation,
interpretation, performance and termination of contracts and remedies will be examined.

The paper explores the fundamental principles of contract law. It examines the requirements for the
formation of a contract and examines the agreement, forms of consideration, formalities, privity and
capacity. It also considers the contents and formation of a contract, including express and implied terms,
as well as excluding or limiting terms. The course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue
contract law further in a more specific way.

Course Outcome

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the legal framework for contract
law, including formation, content and interpretation of contracts in Indian law.
2. Gain an understanding of fundamental principles of the law of contract and its impact.
3. Identify and apply the elements of contract law required to create an enforceable contract.
4. Identify and apply factors which invalidate a contract.
5. Apply the required legal principles necessary to discharge a contract.
6. Identify and apply the remedies available to a party in case of a breach of contract.
7. Make a comparative study between provisions of contract law in India and England.
8. Analyse and research complex problems relating to contract law.
9. Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to
contract law and generate appropriate responses

Course Module

Module- I (Lecture 10)

1. Meaning and nature of Contract
2. Offer/Proposal
i. Definition
ii. Communication
iii. Revocation
iv. Types
v. Invitation to offer
3. Acceptance
i. Definition
ii. Communication
iii. Revocation
 iv. Tenders/ Auctions

Module - II (Lecture 10)

1. Consideration

i. Definitions
ii. Essentials
iii. Privity of Contract

2. Capacity to enter into a Contract

i. Minor’s Position
ii. Nature/ effect of minors agreements

Module - III (Lecture 10)

1. Validity, discharge and performance of contract

i. Free Consent
ii. Coercion, undue influence, Misrepresentation, fraud Mistake
iii. Unlawful consideration and object
iv. Effect of void , voidable, valid , illegal, unlawful, uncertain agreement
v. Discharge of contract
vi. Performance of Contract
vii. Time and place of performance
viii. Impossibility of performance and Frustration
ix. Breach of Contract Anticipatory & Present

Module -IV (Lecture 10)

1. Remedies
i. Damages
a) Kinds
b) Remoteness of Damages
ii. Injunction
iii. Specific Performance
iv. Quantum Merit
v. Quasi contract

Acts
1. Contact Act 1872
2. The Specific Relief Act 1963

Suggested Readings
1. Law of Contract & Specific Relief , EBC Publication , Dr. Avtar Singh
2. Law of Contract & Specific Relief, Allahabad Law Agency, Dr. R. K. Bangia
3. The Indian Contract act, lexis Nexis publication, Sir DinshawFardunjiMulla
4. Anson’s Law of Contract, Oxford Publication, J. Beatson, A. Burrows.
Essential Case Laws

1. Smith v Hughes [1871] 1 LR 6 QB 597

2. Hartog v Colin & Shields [1939] 3 All ER 566
3. Tribune Investment Trust Incv Soosan Trading Co Ltd [2000] 3 SLR 405
4. Chwee Kin Keong and Others v Digilandmall.com Pte Ltd [2004] 2 SLR 594
5. Scriven Bros v Hindley[1913] 3 KB 56
6. Harvey v. Facey (1893)
7. Storerv. Manchester City Council [1974] 1 WLR 1403
8. Gibson v. Manchester City Council [1978] 1 WLR] 520
9. Spencer v. Harding (1869-70) LR 5 CP 561
10. Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. [1893] 1 QB 256
11. Norwest Holdings Pte Ltd (in liquidation) v Newport Mining Ltd [2010] SGHC 144
12. Hyde v. Wrench (1840) 3 Beau 334
13. Stevenson, Jaques&Co v. McLean [1880] 5 QBD 346
14. Brogdenv. Metropolitan Railway Co (1876-77) LR 2App Cas 666
15. Tinnv. Hoffman (1893) 29 LT 271
16. Williams v. Carwardine (1833) 5 C & P 566
17. Felthouse v. Bindley (1862) 11 CBNS 869
18. Adams v. Lindsell [1818] 1 B and Ald 681
19. Household Fire & Carriage Accident Insurance Co Ltd v. Grant [1879] 4 Ex.D 216
20. Errington v. Errington [1952] 1 KB 290
21. Gibson v. Manchester City Council (1978) at 523
22. Walfordv. Miles [1992] 1 All ER 453
23. Balfour v. Balfour [1919] 2 KB 571
24. Rose and Frank Co v. JR Crompton and Bros Ltd (1925)
25. Haigh v Brooks (1839) 10 Ad & El 309
26. Wade v Simeon (1846) 2 CB 548
27. Hughes v Metropolitan Railway Company (1877) 2 App. Cas. 439
28. Khan Gul v. Lakha Singh, AIR 1928 Lah 609
29. Mohoribibi v. DharmodasGhose (1903) 30 cal 539
30. Raj Rani V PremAdib , AIR 1949 Bom 215
31. ChikhamAmiraju v. ChikhamSEshamma (19120 16 IC 344
32. Derry v. Peek (1889) 14 App cas 337
33. Shri Krishna v Kurukshetra university AIR 1976 SC 376
34. Victoria laundry ltd. v. Newman Industries ltd. (1949) 1 All ER 997
35. Hadley v. Baxendale (1854) 9 Ex 341
36. Abdul Jalil bin Ahmad bin Talib and others v A Formation Construction Pte Ltd
[2006] 4 SLR 77

BLB – 103 Credits: 04

Subject: Socio-Political System in India (Minimum Lecture: 40)

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to develop students understanding about social and political institutions,
their functioning, socio-political issues etc. so as to build a context for the study of law.

Course Outcome

The course will help the students:

4. To gain elementary understanding of the Socio-political Institutions.
5. To know the various features of Indian Society.
6. To understand the various social problems in India society.
7. To know about the concept of State and Government..

Module - I: Concept of Human Society (Lectures - 10)

Concept of society
a.Important features of human society and its comparison with non- human society
b.Other related concepts- community, association, human groups, status and role
c. Important social institutions- family, marriage, kinship, religion, education

Module - II: Important Features of Indian Society (Lectures - 10)

1. Social stratification of Indian society
a.Unity and diversity of Indian society
b. Issues of class and caste,
c. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India with special reference to reservation
policy
d. Status of Women in India
2. Social problems in India
a. Types of crime and their social aspect; issue of terrorism in India
b. Social context of secularism, fundamentalism and communalism
c. Problems of drug addiction and alcoholism
d. Issues of inter ethnic and inter caste relations
Module - III: State and Government (Lectures - 10)
1. Concept of State and its organs

a. Government and its relation with state

b. Legislature - Concept, types and functions
c. Executive: Concept and functions
d. Judiciary- functions, judicial review and independence of judiciary
2. Forms of Government
a. Democratic Government
b. Unitary and Federal Form of Government
 c. Parliamentary and Presidential form of Government
4. Indian Political System
a. Dual Party system
b. Multi-Party system
Module – IV: International Processes (Lectures - 10)
a. Role of UN in International Peace
b. International Organizations in Global Politics
c. NGOs as Political Actor

Suggesting Readings
1. Harlambos (1980), M. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives
2. Bottomore, T. B. ((1971) Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature
3. Horton. P. B. and C. L. Hunt (1984) Sociology
4. Giddens, A. (1993) Sociology, Polity Press, UK.
5. Davis, K. (2000) Human Society
6. Eddy Asirvatham & K.K. Misra Political Theory
7.Kapur, A.C.; Principles of Political Science.
8. Baylism John and Smith, Steve; The Globalization of World Politics
Semester-I
BLB – 104 Credits: 04
Subject: English I (Communicative English) (Minimum Lecture: 40)

Course Objective
Good communication skill is necessary for developing a career as a lawyer. English over time
has become not only a world-wide common language of communication but also has acquired
space in all the major spheres of life, and advocacy is not untouched from it. A basic
understanding, speaking and writing ability of English will not only boost the morale of the
student but will also propel his/her career to new summits in this globalised era. Therefore
English learning will no doubt be helpful in excelling good advocacy skills and lawyer-ship of
the individual.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to imbue among the students:
1. To understand, identify, develop and practice essential English speaking skills during
their legal studies and in their everyday life.
2. To appreciate the constituents of good oral and written language
3. To develop techniques to communicate effectively
4. To inculcate amongst student’s courtroom language

Module I: Grammar and Usage (Lectures: 10)

1. Tense and Composition

2. Basic Transformations
3. Active/Passive
4. Direct/Indirect Questions
5. Simple, Compound and Complex Sentences
6. Articles
7. Some common errors

Module II: Comprehension and Composition (Lectures: 10)

1. Reading Comprehension
2. Comprehension of Legal Texts
3. Paragraph and Precis writing
4. Letter Writing- Formal and Informal

Module III: Drafting of Reports and Projects (Lectures: 10)

1. Abstracts
2. Legal Language
 3. Legal Maxims
4. Foreign Words

Module IV (Lectures: 10)

1. Common Hindi and Urdu Words used in Courts
2. Translations from Hindi to English and vice-versa

Suggested Readings:
1. Legal Language and Legal Writing- P.K.Mishra
2. English Grammar – Wren and Martin
3. Legal Language, Writing and General English – J.S. Singh
Semester-I
BBM-105 Credit: 04
Subject: Principles and Practices of Management (Minimum lectures: 40)

Course Objectives
The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts, theories and
practices in the field of management.

Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students will be able to:
(a) Understand the concepts related to businesses, principles and practices of management.
(b) Realize and demonstrate the roles, skills and functions of management.
(c) Understand and apply the management functions i.e. planning organizing, staffing, directing and
controlling.
(d) Understand the theories and concepts related to motivation, leadership.
(e) Understand the complexities associated with management of human resources in the
organizations and will be able to handle these complexities.

Module- I: Overview of Management (Lectures - 10)

i. Introduction: Concept, nature, process and significance of management.
ii. Managerial levels, skills, functions and roles.
iii. Management Vs. Administration.
iv. Management Science and Art.
v. Development of management thoughts: classical, neo-classical, behavioural, systems and
contingency approaches.

Module – II: Planning & Organizing (Lectures - 10)

i. Planning: Nature, scope and objectives of planning.
ii. Types of plans; Planning process; Business forecasting.
iii. MBO; Concept, types, process and techniques of decision-making;
iv. Bounded Rationality.
v. Organizing: Concept, nature, process and significance.
vi. Principles of an organization; Span of Control.
vii. Departmentation.
viii. Types of an organization; Authority-Responsibility.
ix. Delegation and Decentralization.
x. Formal and Informal Organization.

Module – III: Staffing, Motivation & Leadership (Lectures - 10)

i. Staffing: Concept, Nature and Importance of Staffing.
ii. Motivating and Leading: Nature and Importance of motivation; Types of motivation.
iii. Theories of motivation-Maslow, Herzberg, X, Y and Z;
iv. Leadership - meaning and importance; Traits of a leader; Leadership Styles.
v. Likert's Systems of Management and Managerial Grid.
Module – IV: Controlling (Lectures - 10)
 i. Controlling: Controlling the basis control process – critical control points and standards.
ii. Control as a feedback system.
iii. Real-time information and control, feed forward control.
iv. Requirements for effective controls.
v. Recent Trends in Management: Social Responsibility of Management – environment friendly
management.

Suggested Readings

1. Stoner, Freeman and Gilbert Jr.; Management, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Gupta, C.B.; Management Concepts and Practices, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Koontz. O Donnel and Weirich (2001) - Management, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company,New Delhi.
4. Chopra, R.K. -Principles & Practices of Management, Sun India Publications, Latest Edition.
5. Tripathi P.C. and Reddy P.N., Principles & Practices of Management, 2 Edition, Tata McGrawHill.
Semester-I
BBM- 106 Credits: 04
Subjects: Managerial Economics (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objectives
The aim of every Business and industrial enterprise is to earn profit and to sustain in long. A
sound decision requires fair knowledge of the aspects of with knowledge of economic theory and tools
of economic analysis are the base for the sound decision. Since managerial economics is concerned with
such aspects and tools of analysis, it is pertinent to the decision making process. The objective of this
course is to give understanding of the basic concepts and issues in managerial economics and their
application in business decisions. This course deals with micro-economic issues and principles involving
households and firms, at individual level mainly their consumption, production, distribution etc. This
course has been designed with the aim of developing a practical approach in managerial decision
making with the help of various concepts as Demand analysis, market structure supply and cost
concepts.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Understand the roles of managers in firms and how they make internal and external
decisions.
2. Apply the economic way of thinking to individual decisions and business decisions
3. Analyze real-world business problems with a systematic theoretical framework.
4. Understand the macro variables as inflation and Business cycles and their impact on an
economy.
.

Module I: Introduction to Managerial Economics (Lectures - 06)

i. Nature, Scope, Definitions of Managerial Economics,
ii. Micro vs. Macro Economics,
iii. Application of Managerial Economics to Business, fundamental concepts,
iv. Gap between theory & practice and role of managerial economist in a business firm.

Module II:Consumer Behaviour and Demand Analysis (Lectures - 12)

i. Cardinal Utility Approach: Diminishing Marginal Utility, Law of Equi-Marginal Utility
ii. Ordinal Utility Approach: Indifference Curves, Marginal Rate of Substitution, Budget
Line and Consumer Equilibrium,
iii. Theory of Demand, Law of Demand, Movement along vs. Shift in Demand Curve,
iv. Concept of Measurement of Elasticity of Demand, Factors Affecting Elasticity of
Demand, Income Elasticity of Demand, Cross Elasticity of Demand.
v. Demand forecasting: Demand forecasting meaning, significance and methods.

Module III: Theory of Production, Cost and Firm's Behaviour (Lectures - 12)
i. Meaning and concept of Production, and Production Function,
ii. Factors of Production: Fixed and Variable Factors,
 iii. Law of Variable Proportion (Short Run Production Analysis), Law of Returns to a Scale
(Long Analysis),
iv. Concept of Cost: Short Run Cost,Long Run Cost curves,
v. Economics and Diseconomies of Scale,
vi. Market structure: Definition, Types of market, market forces and equilibrium, Pricing
under Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly.

Module IV: Macro Economic Analysis (Lectures - 10)

i. Macro-Economic Variables,
ii. Circular flow of income,
iii. National Income Concepts, definition and its measurement.
iv. Inflation: types and causes,
v. Business Cycle: concept, management policies in various stages of Business cycle.

Suggested Readings:
1. Baye, Michael. Managerial Economics and Business Strategy. 9th Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill
Irwin, (2017).Textbook. ISBN: 978-1-259-29061-9
2. Paul G. Keat, Philip K. Y. Young and Sreejata Banerjee, Managerial Economics - Economic Tool
for Today’s Decision Makers 6th Ed., Pearson Education, (2013).
3. Christopher R. Thomas and S. Charles Maurice, Managerial Economics: Foundations of Business
Analysis and Strategy 10th Edition McGraw- Hills, (2011).
4. Craig H. Petersen, W. Chris Lewis and Sudhir K. Jain, Managerial Economics 5th Edition Pearson
Education( 2008).
5. Hirschey Mark – Economics for Managers (Thomson, India Edition, 2007)
6. M.L. Jhingan& J.K. Stephan - Managerial Economics (Vrinda Publications 2nd 9)
7. Mehta, P.L. (2003); Managerial Economics, Sultan Chand & Sons
8. Koutsoyiannis, A. (2003) Modern Micro-Economics, Macmillan Press Ltd.
9. Hirschey Mark – Economics for Managers (Thomson, India Edition, 2007
Semester- II
Semester-II
LB-201 Credit: 4
Subject: History- (Legal Developments) (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective
The course is to develop understanding of evolution of modern legal system in India.

Course Outcome
The course will enable the students:
1. To gain elementary knowledge of early legal developments.
2. To attain knowledge about the constitution and establishment of various courts in India
3. To know the historical development of laws including personal laws.

Module I: Early Developments (1600- 1836) (Lectures - 10)

i. Charters of the East India Company: 1600, 1661, 1726 and 1753
ii. Settlements: Surat, Madras, Bombay and Calcutta
iii.Courts: Mayor's Court of 1726 and Supreme Court of 1774
iv. Statutes: Regulating Act, 1773; Pitts India Act, 1784; The Act of Settlement 1781
v. Conflict: Raja Nanad Kumar, Kamaluddin, Patna Case, and Cossijurah f. Warren
Hastings: Judicial Plans of 1772, 1774 and 1780 Lord Cornwallis: Judicial Plans of
1787, 1790 and 1793
vi. Lord William Bentinck (With special focus on Appraisal of Criminal law)

Module II: Evolution of Law and Legal Institutions (Lectures - 10)

i. Development of Personal Laws
ii. Development of Law in Presidency Towns
iii. Development of Civil law in Mufussil: Special Emphasis on Justice, Equity and Good
Conscience
iv. Codification of Laws: Charter of 1833, The First Law Commission, the Charter of 1853,
The Second Law Commission
v. Establishment of High Courts, 1861
vi. Privy Council and Federal Court: Appeals and working of Privy Council, Appraisal of
Privy Council, Features of Federal Court
vii. Evaluation: Special Reference to Racial Discrimination in the fields of criminal and civil
justice

Module III: Legal Profession and Education (Lecture-10)

i. Early Developments though Major's Court, Supreme Court, Company's Adalat, High
Court, Legal Practitioners Act of 1879, The Chamier and Indian Bar Committer of 1951
ii. The Advocates Act of 1961: Provisions and Disciplinary powers
iii. Law Reporting: Theory of Precedents, Features of Law reporting from 1773 to 1950
iv. Legal Education: History and Basic Aims of Legal Education
Module IV: Constitutional History (Lectures - 10)
i. The Indian Councils Act, 1861
ii. The Indian Councils Act, 1892
iii. The Indian Councils Act, 1909
iv. The Government of India Act 1919
v. The Government of India Act, 1935

Suggested Readings

1. M.P. Jain - Outlines of Indian Legal History

2. V.D. Kulshrehtha - Landmarks of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
3. J. K. Mittal- Indian Legal History
4. M.P. Singh - Outlines of Indian Legal and Constitutional History
5. Abdul Hamid - Constitutional History of India
6. Irfan Habib-Medieval India I: Researches in the History of India, 1200-1750
Semester-II
LB-202 Credits: 4
Subject: Law of Contract- II (Minimum Lectures- 40)

Course Objectives

The main object of the course is to study and understand the concept of special types of Contracts-
Contract of Agency, Bailment, Pledge, Indemnity and Guarantee, law relating to certain kinds of specific
relief and partnership.

Course Outcomes

1. Understand the basic principles of agency, including who is an agent, liability of principles
to third parties in contract, the fiduciary duties of agents, and how those duties vary in
magnitude and how breaches vary in terms of severity and the legal consequences.
2. Get a deep insight about the law and procedure relating to contract of Bailment, Pledge,
Indemnity and Guarantee, Rights, duties and liabilities of Bailor, Bailee, Pawnor and
Pawnee.
3. Learn about various kinds of equitable reliefs.
4. Gain knowledge about the remedies for persons whose civil or contractual rights have been
violated.
5. Understand the basic principles of partnership law, including what is a partnership and who
are partners, types of partner and rights and duties of a partner, the fiduciary obligations of
partners to each other, rules regulating partnership property, the rights of partners to
participate in the management of the partnership.
6. Understand how partnership is different from other forms of business organization
7. Learn about Procedure for registration of partnership.
8. Understand about the Re-constitution and Dissolution of a firm and formalities related
thereto, Rules upon Dissolution of Partnership, and special features of limited partnerships.

Module I (Lecture 10)

Indemnity and guarantee/ Bailment and pledge
i. Meaning, distinction between indemnity and guarantee
ii. Rights/ duties of indemnifier, indemnified and surety
iii. Discharge of surety, kinds of guarantee, bailment and pledge
iv. Meaning and distinction
v. Rights and duties of bailor/bailee, pawnor/pawnee
vi. Lien
vii. Termination of bailment

Module II (Lecture 10)

Agency
i. Definition of agent and principal, essentials of relationship of agency
ii. Creation of agency: by agreement, ratification and law
iii. Relation of principal/ agent, sub agent, and substituted agent
 iv. Termination of agency

Module III (Lecture 10)

Specific relief act 1963
i. Recovery of property
ii. Specific performance of contract
iii. Injunctions: Temporary and perpetual, mandatory

Module IV (Lecture 15)

1. The Indian partnership act 1932
2. Nature of partnership firm
i. Relations of partners to one another and outsiders
ii. Rights/ duties of partners inter se
iii. Partnership property
iv. Relations of partners to 3rd parties
v. Liability of holding out
vi. Minor as a partner
vii. Incoming and outgoing partners
3. Dissolution
i. By consent
ii. By agreement
iii. Compulsory dissolution
iv. Contingent dissolution
v. By notice
vi. By court
vii. Consequences of dissolution
viii. Registration of firms and effect of non-registration
Acts
1. Contact Act 1872
2. The Specific relief Act 1963
3. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Suggested Readings:
1. Law of Contract & Specific Relief , EBC Publication , Dr. Avtar Singh
2. Law of Contract & Specific Relief, Allahabad Law Agency, Dr. R. K. Bangia
3. The Indian Contract act, lexis Nexis publication, Sir DinshawFardunjiMulla
4. Anson’s Law of Contract, Oxford Publication, J. Beatson, A. Burrows.
5. Indian Partnership Act, Universal Publication, Dr.Madhusudan Sahay
6. Indian Partnership Act, Central law publication, Dr. S. C. Tripathi
Essential Case Laws

1. Snow White Industrial Corporation, Madras v. The Collector of Central excise, AIR 1989
SC 1555
2. MalukChand v. Sham Mogham (1890) 14 bom 590
3. Great Northern Railway v. Swaffjeld (1874) LR 9 Ex 132
4. Bolton Partners v. Lambert (1889) 41 Ch.D 289
5. Kelner v. Baxter (1866) LR 2 CP 174
6. PannalalJankidas v. Mohanlal, AIR 1951 SC 144
7. Southern Roadways ltd. v. S. M. Krishnan (1989) 4SCC
8. Hamlyn v. John Housten& Co. (1903) 1 KB 81
9. Mellow v. Shaw, (1861) 1 B& S 437
10. Krikwood v. Chetham& Co, (1862) 10 WR 670
11. Dickinson v. Aalpy, (1829), 10 B & C 128
12. Dalichand v. MathuradasRavji AIR 1968 Bom 428
13. Scarf v. Jardine (1882) 7 ADD CAs 345
14. Pamuru Vishnu vinodhreddy v. Chillakuruchandrasekhrareddy (2003) 3 SCC445

Semester-II
BBM-203 Credits: 04
Subject: Information Technology & Computer Fundamentals
(Minimum Lectures: 40)
Course Objectives:

Information technology today has become vital for smooth functioning of all the departments in a
company, and in security related purposes. Millions of jobs have been created by IT, and hence, today, it
is essential for everyone to understand what information technology is, and how it plays a vital role in
every aspect of modern-day life. Hence the objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the
basic fundamentals of computer, operating system, networking, and use of computers in data
processing. The course will help students recognize the importance of the information and apply their
knowledge and to expose them to the present day capabilities and limitations of computers.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Understand basic concepts and terminology of computers.
2. Have a basic understanding of personal computers and their operations.
3. Use Internet/Web services as a resource for learning and discovery
4. Be able to identify issues related to information security.

Module - I: Basics of Computer and its evolution (Lectures - 12)

i. Evolution of Computer,
ii. Classification of computer
iii. Computer Generations
iv. Applications of Computer
v. Types of software (System and Application)
vi. Compiler and Interpreter,
vii. Generation of Language (Machine Level Assembly, High Level, 4GL),
viii. Number Systems and their Inter conversion.

Module - II (Lectures - 8)
Input and Output Devices:
i. Input Devices
ii. Output Devices
iii. Computer Memory: Primary Memory and Secondary memory
iv. Magnetic Disks - Floppy disks, Hard disks, Magnetic Tape,
v. Optical disks -CD ROM and it's types (CD ROM, CD ROM-R, CD ROM-EO, DVD ROM
Flash Memory

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Operating System Concept:
i. Introduction to operating system; Function of OS, Types of operating systems,
ii. Booting Procedure, Start-up sequence, Details of basic system configuration, Important
terms like Directory, File, Volume, Label, Drive name, etc.
 iii. Introduction to GUI using Windows Operating System:
iv. Management information system: concept and applications

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

Concept of Data Communication and Networking
i. Networking concepts, Types of Networks (LAN, MAN, WAN),
ii. Mode of Transmission (Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex), Analog and
Digital Transmission,
iii. Network Topologies,
iv. Internet, Intranets, Extranets, Inter-networking devices.
v. Web Browsers, Internet Protocols, Search engines, e-mail, Web browsing,
searching, downloading & uploading from Internet.
vi. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Applications of Artificial Intelligence.

Suggested Readings:
1. Turban, Rainer and Potter (2003). Introduction to Information Technology. John Wiley &
Sons.
2. Saini, A.K. and Pradeep Kumar (2003). Computer Applications in Management, Anmol
Publications, N. Delhi.
3. ITL Education Solutions Ltd. (2005), Introduction to Information Technology,Pearson
Education.
4. Sinha, Kr. Pradeep and Preeti Sinha; Foundations of Computing, BPB Publication, Latest
Edition.
5. William Sawyer, Hutchinson. Using Information Technology, Tata McGraw Hill, Fifth
Ed

Semester-II
BLB 204 Credits: 04
Subject: English II (Including Legal Writing) (Minimum Lecture: 40)

Course Objective
Communication skills have become immensely important for a good and effective lawyer-ship.
A good communicator not only impresses the listeners but also easily makes space within the
social systems. At the same time an effective communication helps to tackle the client interviews
effectively. Court rulings and legal reasoning need good communication skills so as to provide
an impressive reading the world wide. Therefore the subject will certainly be helpful in excelling
communication skills and lawyer-ship of the individual.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to imbue among the students:
1. Understand, identify, develop and practice essential Communication skills during their
legal studies and in their everyday life.

2. Imbibe among students the intricacies of Client Interviewing.

3. Understand methods of Legal Counseling.

Module I: Communication (Lectures - 10)

i. Meaning
ii. TypesandDirectionstoCommunication
iii. ApproachestoCommunication
iv. BarrierstoCommunication
v. CommunicationProcess
vi. ChannelsofCommunication

Module - II: Client Interviewing (Lectures - 10)

i. Meaning andsignificance
ii. Different Components: listening, types of questions asked, Information gathering, Report formation,Ethical
consideration

Module - III: Legal Counselling (Lectures-10)

i. Definitionand its differentiationfrom general counselling

ii. Different types of counselling
ii.ApproachestoCounselling
iv.TrainingSkills:Simulatedexercises

Module - IV: Legal Reasoning (Lectures-10)

i. Legal Reasoning: Definition, Components of Legal Reasoning, Deductive and InductiveReasoning,Levi'sand
Bodenheimer'sModelofLegalReasoning
ii. Law and Logic: Aristotelian Logic and Syllogism
iii. Significance of mooting to law students

Suggested Readings:

1. N.R. MadhavaMenon,ClinicalLegal Education

2. JennyChapman, Client Interviewing andCounselling
3. StephensP. Robbins,Organizational Behaviour
4. Morgan, Introduction to Psychology
Semester-II
BBM- 205 Credits: 04
Subject: Business Statistics Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives:

There's an old saying ‘If you can measure it, you can manage it’. What's measurable is almost
always presented in the form of statistics. Without the use of statistics the business is virtually
impossible. Statistics are used to make a wide range of decisions in business and. The
environment is highly complex and Business statistics help in taking sound decision in the
uncertainty. Statistics play an important role in business. A successful businessman must be very
quick and accurate in decision making. Hence the basic objective of this course is to develop
students' familiarity with the basic concepts and tools in statistics so as to enable them to resolve
complex problems of decision making in business.

Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Produce appropriate graphical and numerical descriptive statistics for different types of
data.
2. Identify statistical tools needed to solve various business problems
3. Develop the skill of performing the calculations needed for various methods of analysis
4. Understand the concept of hypothesis and will also learn various technique of hypothesis
testing which will help them to take sound decisions.

Module -I: Overview of Business Statistics (Lectures - 6)

i. Definition, important and limitations; Functions and scope of statistics;
ii. Types of data;
iii. Data collection techniques;
iv. Presentation of data- tabulation, charting and diagrammatic

Module - II: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion (Lectures - 10)

i. Central tendency- mean, median, mode, partition values;
ii. Variation - range, quartile deviation, average deviation, standard deviation, Lorenz
curve; Skegness, moments and kurtosis

Module - III: Correlation and Regression analysis (Lectures - 10)

i. Significance of study of correlation; Correlation and causation;
ii. Types of correlations;
iii. Measurement of correlation (Karl Pearson's methods, Spearman's rank
correlation);
iv. Regression analysis: Difference between correlation and regression; Bivariate
regression model & regression equations of Y on X;
v. Index Numbers; Times series analysis.
Module - IV: Sampling & Tests of Hypothesis (Lectures - 14)
i. Sampling and Sampling Distributions;
ii. Procedure of hypothesis testing; Type I and Type II errors; One tailed and two
tailed tests; Testing of hypothesis w.r.t. large samples, about population means,
iii. Difference between means, attributes, population proportion and difference
between two proportions; Chi-square test;
iv. Analysis of Variance; Statistical decision making

Suggested Readings:
1. Sharma J K (2014), Fundamentals of Business Statistics, Vikas Pub. House
2. Gupta S P (2013), Statistical Methods, S. Chand & Co.
3. Rubin & Levin (2013), Statistics for Management, Seventh edition, Pearson, Prentice
Hall of India.
4. Kapoor &Sancheti,(2011), Business Statistics, Sultan Chand & Sons
5. Hooda, R.P., Statistics for Business and Economics, 3 ed., Macmillan, N. Delhi.

Semester-II
BBM -206 Credits: 04
Subjects: Economic Environment of Business (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective:
The business operates in the economic environment and is influenced by it. The cut throat competition
has made economic environment more important than ever it has been. Hence the course has been
designed with the purpose of familiarizing the student with various aspects of economic, social, political
and cultural environment of India. This will help them in gaining a deeper understanding of the
environmental factors influencing Indian business organizations.

Course Outcome:
After completing this course, students will be able to

1. Analyze various competitive forces in environment and to cope with the changing
regulations affecting business and its profitability.
2. Understand various laws and role of SEBI in India.
3. Analyze various trends and issues of Indian Economy w.r.t. Privatization and
Globalization.
4. Understand the monetary and fiscal environment in India and functioning of RBI.

Module - I: Business Environment (Lectures - 8)

i. Business Environment-Meaning, Importance,
ii. Environmental Factors, Nature and Significance,
iii. Interaction matrix of different environment factors,
iv. Process of environmental scanning,
v. Basic philosophies of Capitalism and Socialism with their variants.

Module - II Regulatory Business Laws (Lectures - 12)

i. Industrial and Licensing Policy,
ii. Foreign Exchange Management Act,
iii. Consumer Protection Act,
iv. Environment Protection Act,
v. New Competition Law,
vi. Securities and Exchange Board of India and Investor's Protection.

Module - III New Economic Environment (Lectures - 10)

i. Liberalization,
ii. Privatization
iii. Globalization of Indian Economy (trends and issues.)
iv. Special Economic Zone (SEZ), their role and impact in Indian Business Environment

Module -IV Monetary And Fiscal Environment In India (Lectures - 10)

i. RBI – Role and functions.
ii. Regulation of money and credit,
 iii. Monetary and Fiscal Policies,

Suggested readings:

1. CherunilamFrancis, Business Environment, Text and Cases , Eighth Edition, Himalaya

Publishing House, New Delhi
2. Bedi, Suresh (2004) Business Environment, Excel Books, New Delhi.
3. Mishra, S.K. and Puri, V.K. (2007) Economic Environment of Business, Himalaya
PublishingHouse, New Delhi.
4. Paul, Justin (2006), Business Environment (Text and Cases), Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi
5. Economic Survey, Government of India (Latest)
6. Monthly Bulletins, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai
Semester-III
Semester-III
LB-301 Credit: 04
Subject: Constitutional Law-I (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

The Objective of this paper is to provide understanding of basic concepts of Indian Constitution and
various organs created by the constitution including their functions. In this course, Student will study
areas of constitutional law that are essential for an understanding of the fundamental concepts and the
unique complexion of the Indian constitutional system. Student will explore federal structure, the
separation of powers, and Liability of State.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to create among the students:
1. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of Constitutional Law.
2. Understand the evaluation and development of the origin and nature of Indian Constitution.
3. Analyze the role of State in transforming governance for justice, social, economic and political.
4. Understanding the procedure of the amendment of the constitution and Basic structure.

Module- I (Lectures - 10)

Introduction
i. Meaning of Constitution, Constitutionalism and Constitutional Law
ii. Nature of Indian Constitution
iii. Salient features of Indian Constitution
iv. Preamble of the Indian Constitution
v. Citizenship and Status of Non-Residential Indians

Module- II (Lectures - 10)

Distribution of Power between Union and States
1. Legislative Power
i. Doctrine of Territorial Nexus
ii. Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
iii. Doctrine of Pith and Substance
iv. Doctrine of Repugnancy
v. Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
2. Residuary Power of Legislation
3. Administrative Powers

Module- III (Lectures - 10)

Constitutional Organs
1. Union Parliament and State Legislature
i. Constitution and Function
ii. Parliamentary Sovereignty
iii. Parliamentary Privileges
iv. Collective Responsibility of Cabinet
 v. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
2. Union and State Executive
i. Election, Powers & Functions of President
ii. Governor its Powers & Position
3. Union and State Judiciary
i. Constitution and Jurisdiction
ii. Power of Judicial Review
iii. Independence of Judiciary
iv. National Judicial Appointment Committee

Module- IV (Lectures - 10)

Liability of State, Trade and Services
i. Contractual and Tortious Liability of State
ii. Freedom of Trade, Commence and Intercourse
iii. Right to Property (Doctrine of eminent domain)
iv. Services under Union and States
v. Amendments of the Constitution: Doctrine of Basic Structure

Suggested Readings:

1. Pandey, J. N. - The Constitutional Law of India

2. Shukla, V. N. - The Constitution of India
3. Kashyap, C. Subhas - Constitution of India
4. Bakshi, P. M. - The Constitution of India
5. Kashyap, C. Subhas - Our Constitution
6. Jain, M. P. - Indian Constitutional Law
7. Singhvi, L. M. - Constitution of India
8. Basu, D. D. - Commentary on the Constitution of India
9. Seervai, H. M. - Constitutional Law of India

Essential Case Laws

1. Rameswar Prasad v. Union of India, (2006) 2 SCC 1

2. S.P. Gupta v. Union of India, AIR 1982 SC 149
3. S.C. Arora v. Union of India I, (1993) 4 SCC 441
4. State of Bombay v. RMDC, AIR 1957 SC699
5. Prafulla Kr. Mukherji v. Bank of Khulna, AIR 1947 PC60
6. Atiabari Tea Co. V. State of Assam, AIR 1951 SC 232
7. K.C.G. Narain Dev v. State of Orissa, AIR 1953 SC.375
8. Kesvanand Bharti v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC1461
9. Minerva Mills v. Union of India, AIR 1980 SC 1789
10. D. C. Wadhava v. State of Bihar, (1987) 1 SCC 378L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India, AIR 1997
SC 1125I. R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 2007 SC 8617
 11. B. P. Singhal v. Union of India, (2010) 6 SCC 331
12. Jindal Stainless Ltd. V. State of Haryana AIR 2016 SC 5617
13. Supreme Court Advocates-on- Record Association v. Union of India (2016) 5 SCC1

Semester-III
LB-302 Credit: 04 Subject: Law of Torts
and Consumer Protection Act (Minimum Lectures: 40)
Course Objective

This module examines a broad range of torts protecting a variety of different interests. The module
begins by situating the law of torts in relation to the broad principles underpinning contract and criminal
law; introduces you briefly to the broad range of torts, and then focuses on the fundamental principles
of liability with particular reference to negligence. Other torts (e.g., nuisance) are considered, as are
current issues of particular difficulty and importance in respect of tort law. Students will be encouraged
to consider and evaluate the role, nature, and functions of tort law, as well as its technical rules.

Course Outcome

This course is designed to create awareness and understanding among the students about:
1. The functions of tort law
2. The basic principles relevant to other selected torts, e.g. battery, and recognise and
explain their relevance and influence in the key areas studied
3. The basic principles regarding tort remedies, and determine which heads are recoverable
in hypothetical problem questions
4. The areas of overlap between different torts, and links between tort and other legal topics,
e.g. contract, human rights, and critically compare their underlying principles in relevant
respects
Course Module

Module-I- Principles, General Defences and Capacity (Lectures - 10)

Principles of Tort

i. Definition of Tort
ii.Development of Tort actions in England & India
iii.
Tort distinguished from Contract & Crime
iv.Constituents of Tort- wrongful act (malfeasance, misfeasance, non-feasance),
Damage (damnum sine injuria &injuria sine damnum), Remedy (ubi jus
ibiremedium)
v. Mental element in Tort-Malice in Law & Malice in Fact

Module II
1. General Defences of Tort
i. volenti-non-fit-injuria
ii. Necessity
iii. Plaintiff’s default
iv. Act of God
v. Inevitable Accident
vi. Private Defense
vii. Mistake
viii. Statutory Authority
ix. Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity
 2. Capacity – To sue & to be sued: Minor, Judicial and Quasi Judicial acts, Parental & Quasi
Parental Authority, Independent & Joint Tort Feasors.

Module III- Consumer Protection (Lectures - 10)

1. Introduction
i. Concept of Consumer Sovereignty
ii. Need of Consumer Protection and Consumerism
iii. Doctrine of Caveat Emptor
iv. Consumer Protection & Doctrine of Negligence
2. Salient Features and the Relationship of the Act with Other Consumer Protection Legislations.
C. Important Definitions under Consumer Protection Act, 2019
i. Consumer
ii. Consumer Dispute
iii. Complaint
iv. Complainant
v. Trader
vi. Manufacturer
vii. Service
viii. Unfair Trade Practice
ix. Defect and Deficiency
x. Restricted Trade Practices

Module IV - Consumer Protection Act (Lectures - 10)

i. Consumer's Rights and Consumer Protection Councils: Objective, Composition and

Procedures.
ii. Consumer Dispute & Redressal Agencies - Their Constitution, Jurisdiction and
Procedure.
iii. Enforcement of Decrees and Order: Dismissal of Frivolous or Vexatious Complaints,
Limitation.

Suggested Readings

1. Lal, Ratan& Lal, Dhiraj - The Law of Torts

2. Bangia, R.K. - Law of Torts
3. Kapoor, S.K. - Law of Torts
4. Winfield &Jolowicz - Tort
5. Salmond - Torts
6. Aggarwal, V.K. - Consumer Protection Act

Essential Case Laws

1. Ashby v. White, (1703) 2 Lord Raym, 932

2. Ushaben v. Bhagyalaxmi, A.I.R 1978 Guj. 13
 3. State of Rajasthan v. Vidyawati, A.I.R 1962 SC 933
4. Kasturi Lal v. State of U.P, A.I.R 1965 SC 1039
5. N. Nagendra Rao v. State of A.P., A.I.R 1994 SC 2663
6. Rudal Shah v. State of Bihar, A.I.R 1983 SC 1086
7. Donoghue v. Stevenson, (1932) A.C. 562
8. Municipal Corp. of Delhi v. Subhangwati, A.I.R 1966 SC 1750
9. Rylandsv.Fletcher, (1868) L.R. 3 H.L. 330
10. M.C.Mehta v. Union of India, A.I.R 1987 SC 1086
11. Union Carbide Corp. v. Union of India, A.I.R 1990 SC 273
12. Bhim Singh v. State of J&K, A.I.R 1986 SC 494
13. Derry v. Peak (1889) 14 App Cases 337

Semester-III
LB-303 Credit: 4
Subject: Law of Crimes –I (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective
 This paper is an introduction to the substantive law of crimes, including essential elements of crimes,
responsibility and defences. The paper also aims to familiarize with the basic principles of criminal law
determining criminal liability and punishment.

Course Outcome
After the completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the basic principles of criminal law including defences, kinds of criminal
liability and various theories of punishment.
2. Understand case analysis and statutory construction.

Module- I:
Introduction to Substantive Criminal Law (Lectures-09)
i. Meaning and definition of Crime
ii. Fundamental elements of crime: human being, actus reus, mens rea, and injury
iii. Stages in commission of crime: Intention, Preparation and Attempt, commission of crime
iv. Extent, operation and Jurisdiction of IPC

Module-II:
General Explanations and Exceptions (Lectures-10)
i. Definition
ii. Mistake, Judicial and executive Acts
iii. Accident, Necessity, Infancy, Insanity,
iv. Intoxication, Consent, Good faith,
v. Private Defence

Module-III:
Different Kinds of Criminal liability under IPC (Lectures-12)
i. Principles of criminal liability – Individual and Joint Liability
ii. Common Intention and Common Object
iii. Vicarious Liability
iv. Inchoate Crimes: Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy and Attempt

Module-IV:
Punishment (Lectures-08)
i. Theories of Punishment: Deterrent, Retributive, Preventive, Expiatory and Reformative
Theory
ii. The scheme of punishment under IPC: Fine, Imprisonment, Capital Punishment

Suggested Readings
1. Ratanlal&Dhirajlal- Indian Penal Code
2. H.S. Gaur- Penal Law of India
3. P.S.A. Pillai- Criminal Law
4. S.N. Mishra-The Indian Penal Code
5. K.D. Gaur-The Indian Penal Code
6. William Glanville-A Textbook on Criminal Law
7. R.C. Nigam-Criminal Law

Relevant Case Laws

1. Barendra Kumar Ghosh v. King Emperor - AIR 1925 PC
2. Moti Singh v. State of U.P. - AIR 1964 SC 900
3. Joginder Singh v. State of Punjab - AIR 1979 SC 1876
4. Basdev v. Stat of Pepsu -AIR 1956 SC 488
5. State of Gujrat v. KousaraMonilal - AIR 1964 SC 1893
6. State of Maharasthra v. M H George -AIR 1965 SC 722
7. Sarjoo Prasad v. State of U.P. -AIR 1961 SCC 631
8. State of West Bengal v. Shew Mangal Singh -AIR 1981 SC 1917
9. SheoNarain v. State of rajasthan -199(2) Crimes 169 (Raj)
10.Delhi Judicial Service Association, Tis Hazari Court v. State of Gujrat AIR 1991 32 SC 2176
11.M Naughton's Case -(1843) 4St Tr (NS) 847
12.Paras Ram v. State ofPunjab -(1981) 2 SCC 508
13.Puran Singh v. State of Punjab -AIR 1975 SC 1674
14.Wassan Singh v. State of Punjab -1996 Cr LJ 878 SC
15.Sukaroo Kabiraj v. Express - 1877 ILR (14) Cal 566
16.Rupan Deol Bajaj v. KPS Gill - AIR 1996 SC 309
17.Kanwar Singh v. Delhi Administration - AIR 1965 SC 871
18.Jaidev v. State of Punjab -AIR 1963 SC 612 (617)
19.Abyanand Misra v. State of Bihar -AIR 1961 SC 1698
20.Sudhir Kumar Mukherjee v. State of W.B. - AIR 1973 SC 2655
21.State of Maharashtra v. Mohd. Yahub
22.R v. shivpuri - 1986 2 All El 334
23.Mahaboob Shah v. King Emperor -AIR 1945 pc 118
24.B.N. Shreekantiah v. Mysore State AIR 1958 SC 672
25.PandurangTukia v. State of Hyberabad -AIR 1955 SC 216
26. ShreekantiahRamayya v. State of Bombay -AIR 1955 SC 287
27.Haradhan Chakrabarty v. Union of India - AIR 1990 SC 1210
28.Bimbadhar Pradhan v. State of Orissa -AIR 1956 SC 469
29.Kehar Singh v. State (Delhi Administrator) - AIR 1988 SC 1883
30.State of T.N v. Nalini - AIR 1999 SC 2640
v. V.C. Shukla -AIR 1998 SC 1406

Semester-III
BBM- 304 Credits: 04
Subject: Operational Research in Management Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives
The operation research is a helpful tool in solving complex business problems by mathematical
tools in highly uncertain environment. The objective of this paper is to develop students'
familiarity with the basic concept and tools in operations research. These techniques assist
specially in resolving complex problems and serve as a valuable guide to the decision makers.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Understand the basic concept of operation research and its role in decision making
2. Interpret and solve business-related problems with the help of mathematical techniques.
3. Learn solving problem involving limited resources to get the optimum solutions.
4. Identify project goals, constraints and resource requirements in order to achieve project
success.

Module- I (Lectures - 8)

Introduction to Operation Research

i. Basic definition, scope, objectives and phases.

ii. Models and applications in business decision-making.
iii. Limitations of Operations Research.
iv. Liner Programming Problem.
v. Formulation of LPP.
vi. Methods of solving: Graphical and Simplex method.
vii. Problems with mixed constraints.
viii. Duality: concept and significance.

Module – II (Lectures- 12)

Transportation and Assignment problems

i. General structure of transportation problem.
ii. Methods for finding initial solution.
iii. Testing optimality using MODI method.
iv. Maximization problem in transportation.
v. Unbalanced Transportation problem.
vi. Assignment problem.
vii. Solution using Hungarian Method.
viii. Solving unbalanced problems, and problems with maximization objective.

Module – III (Lectures - 10)

Sequencing and Game Theory

i. Sequencing Problem-Introduction.
 ii. Johnson’s method for n Jobs and Two machines, n Jobs and Three Machines. two jobs
and m - Machines Problems.
iii. Game Theory-Introduction
iv. Two-person zero-sum games.
v. Games of Pure and mixed strategy.
vi. Rule of dominance.
vii. Graphical solution to games.

Module – IV (Lectures - 10)

Project Management and Queuing theory
i. Project scheduling-Introduction.
ii. Rules and precautions for drawing the network diagram.
iii. Applications of CPM and PERT techniques in Project planning and control.
iv. Queuing theory-Introduction.
v. Model (M/M/1//F1F0)
vi. Applications of Queue model for better service to the customers.

Suggested readings
1. Gupta, S.P. and Gupta, P.K., Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research,
Sultan Chand & Son, Latest Edition.
2. Sharma, J.K. (2004), Operation Research: Problems and Solutions, MacMilan
India Ltd 2ndEdition
3. Kothari - Quantitative Techniques (Vikas 1996, 3rd Edition).
4. Sharma J K - Operations Research (Pearson, 3rd Edition)
5. Sharma, S. D., Operations Research, New Edition

Semester-III
BBM-305 Credits: 04
Subject: Financial Accounting Minimum Lectures: 40
Course Objective

The main objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the basic accounting
principles and techniques of preparing and presenting the accounts for use of accounting information.
Further, it aims at acquainting the student with those significant tools and techniques of financial
analysis, which are useful in the interpretation of financial statements. These tools and techniques form
an important part of management planning and control systems. Thus, the course does not intend to
make the students expert accountant.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the roles of accountancy and accountants in a business firm.
2. Learn the mechanics of accounting principles and standards.
3. Analyze real-world business accounting system with a systematic theoretical
framework.
4. Develop analytical ability to make optimal financial decisions for business.

Module -1 (Lectures - 8)

Overview- Meaning and Scope of Accounting

i. Meaning and Scope of Accounting, Need for Accounting.

ii. Branches of Accounting, Accounting and other Disciplines.
iii. Role of Accountant.
iv. Difference between Management Accounting and Financial Accounting.
v. Accounting Concepts.
vi. Accounting Conventions and Principles.
vii. Introduction to Accounting Standards Issued by ICAI.
viii. Accounting Equation.

Module -II Mechanics of Accounting (Lectures - 10)

i. Double entry system of accounting.

ii. Journalizing of transactions; ledger posting and trial balance.
iii. Preparation of final accounts: Trading Account, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet
with Adjustments.

Module –IV: Capital and Revenue, Inventory, Depreciation (Lectures - 12)

i. Classification of Income.
ii. Classification of Expenditure.
iii. Classification of Receipts.
iv. Difference between Capital Expenditure & Capitalized Expenditure.
 v. Revenue Recognition.
vi. Meaning of Inventory.
vii. Objectives of Inventory Valuation.
viii. Inventory Systems.
ix. Methods of Valuation of Inventories.
x. Valuation of Inventories.

Depreciation Provisions and Reserves:

i. Concept of Deprecation.
ii. Causes of Depreciation.
iii. Basic Features of Depreciation.
iv. Meaning of Depreciation Accounting.
v. Objectives of Providing Depreciation.
vi. Methods of Providing Depreciation.

Module -IV (Lectures - 10)

1. Introduction to Shares and Debentures

2. Shares and Share Capital
i. Shares
ii. Share Capital
iii. Under subscription
iv. Oversubscription
v. Calls in Advance
vi. Calls in Arrears
vii. Issue of Share at Premium
viii. Issue of Share at Discount
ix. Forfeiture of Shares
x. Surrender of Shares
xi. Right Shares
xii. Re-issue of shares

Debentures
i. Classification of Debentures
ii. Issue of Debentures
iii. Different Terms of Issue of Debentures
iv. Redemption of Debentures

Suggested Readings:
1. Maheshwari, S.N. and S. K. Maheshwari (2005), Financial Accounting, Fourth Edition,
Vikas Publishing House
2. Maheshwari, S.N. and S. K. Maheshwari (2003), An Introduction to Accountancy, Eighth
Edition, Vikas Publishing House.
3. Gupta, R.L. and V.K. Gupta (2003), Financial Accounting: Fundamental, Sultan Chand
Publishers.
4. Monga, J.R. (2005), An Introduction to Financial Accounting, First Edition, Mayoor
Paperbooks.
5. Bhattacharya, S.K. and J. Dearden (2003); Accounting for Manager - Text and Cases,
Third Edition, Vikas Publishing House.
Semester-III
BBM-306 Credits: 04
Subject: Organizational Behaviour Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives
The most important asset of any organization is its’ people and its success largely depend on the
same. For effective management of people, it is essential to perceive their requirements. Since
individuals differ in the behaviour, it becomes very difficult to come with a unique solution which can be
applied on all. Organizational Behaviour helps us to study the complex nature of human beings in
organizations by identifying causes and effects of that behaviour. The course aims to provide an
understanding of basic concepts, theories and techniques in the field of human behaviour at the
individual, group and organizational levels in the changing global scenario.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Analysing the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations.
2. To evaluate the reciprocal relationship between the organizational characteristics and
managerial behavior.
3. Develop practical insights and problem solving capabilities for effectively managing the
Organisational processes
4. To gain better understanding of organization culture and conflicts
5. Developing conceptual understanding of change and its implementation.

Module I (Lectures - 08)

i. Introduction: Concept and nature of Organizational behaviour;
ii. Contributing disciplines to the field of O.B.O.B. Models
iii. Need to understand human behaviour; Contemporary challenges
iv. Learning-Nature & significance, Learning Theories

Module II (Lectures - 12)

i. Attitudes- Nature & Dimensions of Attitude, Formation Theories, Relationship
between Attitude and Behavior;
ii. Personality - determinants and traits
iii. Perception-Process.
iv. Case Study

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Group Behaviour & Team Development:
i. Nature of Group Dynamics, Types, Stages of Group Formation: The Five Stage Model;
Group Structure: Group Tasks
ii. Team Development: Concept of Team Vs Group;
iii. Types of teams; Building and managing effective teams.
iv. Concept of conflict
v. Case Study
Module IV (Lectures - 10)
Organization Culture and Conflict Management
i. Organization Culture: Organizational Culture-Concept, Functions, Creating and
sustaining culture;
ii. Managing Change; Managing across Cultures; Empowerment and Participation.
iii. Management of Crisis,
iv. Case Study

Suggested readings

Text Books
1. Prasad, L.M.( 2003), Organizational Behaviour, Sultan Chand & Sons.
2. Stephen P., Robbins (2003), Organizational Behaviour; "Prentice Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd.",New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. Luthans, Fred (2003); Organizational Behaviour, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Chabbra,T.N. & Singh,B.P., Organization Behavior,Sultan Chand & Sons.
3. Khanka, S.S.; Organizational Behaviour, Sultan Chand and Sons, New Delhi, Latest
Edition.
4. Joseph, Weiss (2004); Organization Behaviour and Change, Vikas Publishing House
Semester-IV
Semester-IV
LB-401 Credits: 04
Subject: Constitutional Law – II Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objective

The Objective of this paper is to provide understanding of concepts of State. In this course; Student will
study meaning of State, Concept of State Instrumentality. Student will explore the meaning and concept
of Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policies and Emergency
provisions.

Course Outcome

This course is designed to create among the students:

1. Understand the Concept and Utility of State and its role in protection of fundamental rights.
2. Understand the six broad categories of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution to
its citizens.
3. Understand the Fundamental Duties that can help the students make their neighbourhood, city,
and country better.
4. Analyze the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive principles of State Policies.

Module-I (Lecture -10)

Fundamental Rights I
1. General
i. Meaning of State, Concept of State Instrumentality
ii. Doctrine of Eclipse, Severability, Waiver, Distinction between Pre and Post
Constitutional Laws
2. Right to Equality
i. Right to Equality, Doctrine of Reasonable Classification and Principle against
Arbitrariness
ii. Reservation/ Protective Discrimination, Issues and Challenges

Module-II (Lecture-10)
Fundamental Rights II
1. Right to Freedom
i. Fundamental Freedoms and Reasonable Restrictions
ii. Protections to accused: ex post-facto, double jeopardy and self-incrimination
iii. Protection of Life and Personal Liberty
iv. Right to Education
v. Protection against Arrest and Detention in certain Cases
2. Right against Exploitation
i. Prohibition of Human Trafficking and Forced Labour
 ii. Prohibition of Employment of Children

Module-III (Lecture-10)
Fundamental Rights III
i. Right to freedom of religion
ii. Cultural and Educational Rights
iii. Right to Constitutional Remedies: Writs including (Executive writs, Directions and
Orders)
Module-IV (Lecture-10)
Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties and Emergency Provisions
i. Directive Principle of State Policy and its relationship with fundamental rights
ii. Fundamental Duties
iii. Emergency Provisions: Proclamation of Emergency; Failure of constitutional
machinery and Financial Emergency.

Suggested Readings
Text Books

37. Pandey, J.N. - The Constitutional Law of India

38. Shukla, V.N. - The Constitution of India
39. Kashyap, C. Subhas - Constitution of India
40. Bakshi, P.M. - The Constitution of India
41. Kashyap, C. Subhas - Our Constitution
42. Jain, M.P. - Indian Constitutional Law
43. Singhvi, L. M. - Constitution of India
44. Basu, D. D. - Commentary on the Constitution of India
45. Seervai, H. M. - Constitutional Law of India
Essential Case Laws
1. R. D. Shetty v. International Airport Authority of India, AIR 1979 SC 1628
2. Naresh v. State of Maharastra, AIR 1967 SC1
3. E.P. Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1974 SC 555
4. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597
5. Aruna Rai v. Union of India, AIR 2002 SC 3176
6. Bijoe Emmanual v. State of Kerala, AIR 1987 SC 748
7. U.P. Power Corp. v. Rajesh Kumar, 2012 STPL(Web) 252 SC
8. State of Rajasthan v. Union of India, (1977) 3 SCC 592
9. Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib, AIR 1981 SC 487
10. M. C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1086
11. S. R. Bommai v. Union of India, (1994) 3 SCC 1
The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.
Semester-IV

LB-402: Credits: 04
Law of Torts-II and Motor Vehicle Act Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objective

This module examines Specific torts protecting a variety of different interests. Further the liabilities
which arise under the law torts will be dealt in detail. The student will be able to know about the
remedies under the law of torts as well as about Motor Vehicle Act.
Course Outcome
This course is designed to create among the students:
1. The key principles of the torts of negligence, nuisance, and the rule in Rylands v
Fletcher, including principles of liability, limitation and defences; determine answers
to hypothetical problems concerning these torts; and appreciate key decisions in these
torts.
2. The basic principles relevant to other selected torts, e.g. battery, and recognise and
explain their relevance and influence in the key areas studied
3. The basic principles regarding tort remedies, and determine which heads are
recoverable in hypothetical problem questions
4. Knowledge about the Motor Vehicle Act
Module I (Lectures - 10) Specific
Torts

i. Torts relating to Person – Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Malicious Prosecution

ii. Torts relating to Property –Trespass, Nuisance
iii. Defamation
iv. Negligence, Contributory Negligence, res ipsa loquitor, Nervous Shock

Module II (Lectures - 10)

Liability
i. Vicarious Liability
ii. Strict Liability
iii. Trend towards Absolute Liability
iv. Fault and No Fault Liability

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Remoteness of Damages and Tort to Incorporeal Property
1. Remoteness of Damages
ii. The test of reasonable foresight
iii. The test of directness

2. Remedies
i. Judicial
ii. Extra judicial remedies
iii. Torts to Incorporeal Personal Property - Torts affecting Contractual & Business
Relations - Trade mark, Trade name, Patent right, Copyright, Passing Off
Module IV (Lectures - 10)
Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act
Salient Features of Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act
Compulsory Insurance
i. Insurer’s liability for third party risk

Suggested Readings

Text Books

1. Lal, Ratan & Lal, Dhiraj - The Law of Torts

2. Bangia, R.K. - Law of Torts
3. Kapoor, S.K. - Law of Torts
4. Winfield & Jolowicz - Tort
5. Salmond - Torts
6. Aggarwal, V.K. - Consumer Protection Act

Essential Case Laws

5. Ashby v. White, (1703) 2 Lord Raym, 932

6. Ushaben v. Bhagyalaxmi, A.I.R 1978 Guj. 13
7. State of Rajasthan v. Vidyawati, A.I.R 1962 SC 933
8. Kasturi Lal v. State of U.P, A.I.R 1965 SC 1039
9. N. Nagendra Rao v. State of A.P., A.I.R 1994 SC 2663
10. Rudal Shah v. State of Bihar, A.I.R 1983 SC 1086
11. Donoghue v. Stevenson, (1932) A.C. 562
12. Municipal Corp. of Delhi v. Subhangwati, A.I.R 1966 SC 1750
13. Rylands v.Fletcher, (1868) L.R. 3 H.L. 330
14. M.C.Mehta v. Union of India, A.I.R 1987 SC 1086
15. Union Carbide Corp. v. Union of India, A.I.R 1990 SC 273
16. Bhim Singh v. State of J&K, A.I.R 1986 SC 494
17. Derry v. Peak (1889) 14 App Cases 337

The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.
Semester-IV
LB-403 Credit: 4
Subject: Law of Crimes –II (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective
The paper focuses on the various substantive crimes under the Indian Penal Code.

Course Outcome
After the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Have an understanding of various categories of crime.
2. Understand how to read a fact pattern and identify pertinent issues of criminal law.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of case analysis and statutory construction.

Module I (Lectures-07)
Offences against State
i. Sedition,
ii. Unlawful assembly,
iii. Rioting,
iv. Affray

Module II (Lectures-13)
Offences affecting the Human Body
i. Culpable Homicide
ii. Murder
iii. Grievous Hurt
iv. Hurt
v. Causing miscarriage or injuries to unborn children
vi. Wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement
vii. Criminal Force and Assault
viii. Kidnapping and Abduction

Module III (Lectures-08)

Offences affecting Women
i. Obscene acts and songs
ii. Outraging the modesty of women
iii. Rape
iv. Cruelty
v. Offences affecting marriage
vi. Adultery
vii. Bigamy
Module IV (Lectures-12)
Offences against Property and Reputation
i. Theft
ii. Extortion
 iii. Robbery
iv. Dacoity
v. Criminal Misappropriation of Property
vi. Criminal Breach of Trust
vii. Cheating
viii. Mischief
ix. Criminal Trespass
x. Forgery
xi. Counterfeiting
xii. Defamation
Suggested readings
Text Books
1. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal- Indian Penal Code
2. H.S. Gaur- Penal Law of India
3. P.S.A. Pillai- Criminal Law
4. S.N. Mishra-The Indian Penal Code
5. K.D. Gaur-The Indian Penal Code
6. William Glanville-A Textbook on Criminal Law
7. R.C. Nigam-Criminal Law
Essential Case Laws
1. Govinda's Case -(1876), Bom 342
2. State of A.P. v. R. Punnayya -1977 Cr LJ 1(SC)
3. K.M. Nanavati v. State of Moharashtra - 1962 (Bom) LR 488 (SC) -AIR 1962 SC 605
4. Bachan Singh v. State of Punjab (1980) 2 SCC 684
5. Shashi Nayar v. Union of India - 992 Cr LJ 514
6. Virsa Singh v. State of Punjab -AIR 1958 SC 465
7. Harjinder Singh v. Delhi Administration - AIR 1968 SC 867
8. Mahesh Balmiki v. State of M.P. - 2000 (1) SCC 319
9. Tukaram v. State of mahrashtra - AIR 1979 SC 185
10. State of Punjab v. Gurmit Singh - AIR 1996 SC 1393
11. Bodhisattwa Gautam v. Miss Subhra Chakrabarty - AIR 1996 SC 922 45
12. Biswanath Mallick v. State of Orissa - 1995 Cr LJ 1416 (ori)
13. State OF MADRASv. Vardarajan -AIR 1965 SC 942
14. State of Haryana v. Raja Ram -AIR 1973 SC 819
15. Vishwanath v. State of U.P. -AIR 1960 SC 67
16. State of HP v. Nikku Ram - 1995 Cri LJ 4184 (SC)
17. P. Rathinam v. Union of India - AIR 1994 SC 1844
18. Gian Kaur v. State of Punjab -AIR 1996 SC 946
19. State v. Lekhraj -2000 (1) SCC 247
20. Sikhar Behera v. State of Orissa -1993 Cr LJ 3664
21. Dhananjai v. State of U.P. -AIR 1996 SC 556
22. Shanti v. State of Haryana
23. State of Kerela v. Mathai Verghese -(1986) 4 SCC 746
Semester-IV
BBM-404 Credits: 04
Subject: Human Resources Management Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to familiarize the student with a broad perspective on themes and issues
of Human Resource Management along with their relevance and application in the Indian prospective. It
will help the students to build up and refine decision-making skills so that they can help organizations
effectively.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the skills set required for today’s HR professionals.
2. Understand the importance of staffing decisions including recruitment and selection.
3. Understand, implement and evaluate different types of training methods.
4. Differentiate between performance and potential appraisal.
5. Know the common HR practices.

Module I (Lectures - 10)

Overview of HRM
i. Introduction: Concept, nature, scope, objectives and importance of HRM.
ii. Evolution of HRM; Challenges of HRM.
iii. Personnel Management vs HRM.
iv. Strategies for the New Millennium: Role of HRM in strategic management; Human capital;
Emotional Quotient; Mentoring; ESOP.

Module II (Lectures - 10)

Human Resource Planning
i. Acquisition of Human Resources: HR Planning.
ii. Job analysis - Job description and job specification.
iii. Recruitment - sources and process; Selection Process - tests and interviews; Placement and
Induction.
iv. Job Changes - transfers, promotions/demotions, separations.
v. Discipline and Grievance Procedures: Definition, Grievance Handling Procedure.
Module III (Lectures - 8)
Training & Development
i. Training and Development: Concept and importance of training.
ii. Types of training; methods of training.
iii. Design of training programme; evaluation of training effectiveness.
iv. Executive development -process and techniques; career planning and development.
Module IV (Lectures - 12)
Performance Appraisal & Compensation
i. Compensation and Maintenance: Compensation: job evaluation - concept, process and
significance.
ii. Components of employee remuneration - base and supplementary.
 iii. Performance and Potential appraisal - concept and objectives.
iv. Traditional and modern methods, limitations of performance appraisal methods.
v. 360 degree appraisal technique.

Suggested Readings
1. Rao, V.S. P. (2004), Human Resource Management, Test and Cases, Excel Books.
2. Aswathappa, K. (2003), Human Resource and Personnel Management (Text and Cases), Tata
McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi
3. Chhabra, T. N (2003), Human Resource Management; Dhanpati Rai and Co. Pvt. Ltd New Delhi.
4. Flippo, Edwin B., Personnel Management, Tata McGraw Hill, latest edition.
5. Desler, Gary, Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall, latestedition.
6. D' Cenzo, David, A & Stephen P. Robbin, Personnel Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall
of India, latest edition.
Semester-IV
BBM- 405 Credits: 04
Subject: Marketing Management Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives

Marketing is one of most frequently used word in business words list but perhaps not fully
understood by the common man. Most people tend to confuse it with sales or see it as a function
of selling only. Sometimes it is said that by intelligent marketing technique, the average product
can be sold. Thus marketing management is core function of the organization. The course aims at
making students understand concepts, philosophies, processes and techniques of managing the
marketing operations of a firm.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to

1. Comprehend basic marketing concepts and the marketing environment.
2. Understand various planning and pricing strategies.
3. Understand and Analyzing Business/ Consumer Markets.
4. Develop understanding of various promotion and advertisement techniques.
5. Understand various functions of intermediaries.

Module I (Lectures - 8)
Introduction to Marketing
i. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Marketing, Marketing Philosophies, Marketing
Management Process, Concept of Marketing Mix,
ii. Market Analysis: Understanding Marketing Environment, Consumer and Organization
Buyer Behavior, Market Measurement; Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning.

Module II (Lectures - 10)

Product Planning and Pricing
i. Product Concept; Types of Products; Major Product Decisions; Product Life Cycle, New
Product Development Process;
ii. Pricing Decisions; Determinants of Price; Pricing Process, Policies and Strategies.

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Promotion and Distribution decisions
i. Communication Process; Promotion Tools-Advertising, Personal Selling, Publicity and
Sales Promotion;
ii. Distribution Channel Decisions-Types and Functions of Intermediaries, Selection and
Management of Intermediaries.

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

Marketing Organization and Control
i. Concept of marketing planning and control, Emerging Trends and Issues in Marketing -
Consumerism,
ii. Rural Marketing,
iii. Social Marketing;
iv. Direct and Online Marketing,
v. Green Marketing.

Suggested Reading

1. Kotler, Philip. (2003), Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation

&Control, Prentice Hall of India.
2. Michael, J. E., Bruce, J. W. and Williom, J. S. (2004). Marketing Management, Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi. 13th Edition
3. Louis E. Boone and David L. Kurtz (2001). Contemporary Marketing. Harcourt Collye
Publishers.
4. Douglas, J. Darymple & Leonard J. Parsons (2002). Marketing Management: Text and
Cases. Seventh Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
6. Pride, William, M., and O.C. Ferrell (2005). Marketing: Concepts and Strategies.
Biztantra, New Delhi;
7. Evans Joel R&Berman Berry;Marketing,8th edition,Biztantra,2003
8. Stanton William J - Fundamentals of Marketing (TATA Mc Graw Hill)
9. Etzel M.J., Walker B.J. and Stanton William J - Marketing concept & Cases special
Indian Edition (Tata Mc Graw Hill, 13th Edition).

Semester-IV
BBM-406 Credits: 04
Subject: Financial Management Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives
Efficient management of a business enterprise is closely linked with the efficient management of its
finances. Accordingly, the objective of the course is to acquaint the students with the overall framework
of financial decision- making in a business unit.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the importance of management of finance in a firm.
2. Understand the internal and external financial decisions to be made by finance managers.
3. Critically analyze the financial positions of business houses with a logical reasoning.
4. Develop analytical skills to take optimal financial decisions by integrating the concepts of
finance, accounting and statistics.

Module I (Lectures - 10)

Financial Management- An Introduction
Financial Management:
i. Meaning, Scope, Objectives of Financial Management
ii. Profit Vs Wealth Maximization
iii. Financial Management and other Areas of Management
iv. Liquidity Vs Profitability
v. Methods of Financial Management
vi. Organization of Finance
vii. Functions of Finance

Sources of Financing:
i. Classification of Sources of Finance
ii. Security Financing
iii. Loan Financing
iv. Project Financing
v. Loan Syndication- Book Building

New Financial Institutions and Instruments:

i. Depositories
ii. Factoring
iii. Venture Capital
iv. Credit Rating
v. Commercial Paper
vi. Certificate of Deposit.

Module II (Lectures - 10)

Money Valuation and Capital Structure
Concept in Valuation:
i. Time Value of Money
ii. Valuation Concepts
iii. Valuation of Securities viz., Debentures, Preference shares and Equity Shares

Capital Structure:
i. Meaning, Capital Structure and Financial Structure
ii. Patterns of Capital Structure
iii. Optimum Capital Structure, Capital Structure Theories
iv. Factors Determining Capital Structure
v. Capital Structure Practices in India.

Cost of Capital:
i. Concept, Importance
ii. Classification and Determination of Cost of Capital.

Leverages:
i. Concept
ii. Types of leverages and their significance.

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Capital Budgeting &Risk Analysis Capital Budgeting:
1. Concept and Importance
2. Appraisal Methods:
i. Payback period
ii. DCF techniques
iii. Accounting rate of return
iv. Capital Rationing
Risk Analysis
1. Concept of Risk
2. Incorporation of Risk Factor
3. General Techniques:
i. Risk adjusted discount return
ii. Certainty equivalent coefficient

4. Quantitative Techniques:
i. Sensitivity analysis
ii. Probability assignment
iii. Standard deviation
iv. Coefficient of variation.

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

Working Capital Management & Dividend Theories
Working Capital Management:
i. Concept
ii. Management of Cash
iii. Management of Inventories
iv. Management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
v. Over and Under Trading

Dividend, Bonus and Rights:

i. Concepts of Dividend
ii. Bonus
iii. Rights
iv. Dividend Policy
v. Relevance and Irrelevance
vi. Corporate Dividend Practices in India.

Suggested Readings
1. Maheshwari S.N. (2004), Financial Management: Principles and Practice, Sultan Chand
& Sons,9th Edition.
2. Khan M.Y, Jain P.K. (2001), Financial Management, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition.
3. Pandey I. M. (2003), Financial Management, Vikas Publishing House, Revised Ed.
Semester V
Semester V
LB 501 Credits: 4
Subject: Jurisprudence - I Minimum Lectures: 40
Course objective

The course aims at developing an analytical approach to understand the nature of law, development of
law and working of a legal system in different dimensions with reference to popular legal theorists.

Course outcome

After the completion of this course, the students will be:

1. Having an understanding of major schools of legal theory which have influenced the
development of Western legal tradition and the Indian legal system.
2. Prepare and present cogent arguments both orally and in writing and make productive
contributions in providing critical analysis of problems and questions.

Module I (Lectures-08)
Introduction
i. Nature and scope of Jurisprudence
ii. Need for study of Jurisprudence
iii. Linkage between Jurisprudence and other sciences

Module II (Lectures-12)
Schools of Jurisprudence - I
i. Natural Law
ii. Analytical positivism,
iii. Pure Theory
iv. Historical Jurisprudence

Module III (Lectures - 11)

Schools of Jurisprudence - II
i. Sociology Jurisprudence
ii. Economic Approach
iii. Legal Realism

Module IV (Lectures- 09)

Indian Perspectives in Jurisprudence
i. Classical Approach
ii. Medieval Influences
iii. Modern Trends

Suggested Readings
Text books
1. R.W.M. Dias, Jurisprudence
2. Prof. (Mrs.) Nomita Aggarwal , Jurisprudence (Legal Theory)
3. B.N. Maini Tripathi, Legal Theory
4. Edger Bodenheimer, Jurisprudence
Semester-V
LB-502 Credit: 4
Subject: Family Law I Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objective

Family law is the special branch of law which deals with the personal life of every individual of
society. The Course Cover areas of family law relating to the concept of Family. Evolution of family law
and source of Hindu law and Muslim law, their school. The course also covers the institutions of
marriage under both Hindu and Muslim law and grounds of matrimonial remedies. The course is
designed to analysis and discuss the above issues of Hindu and Muslim law comparatively and separately
both.

Course Outcomes

The student will be able to analyse various provision of Hindu and Muslim law, their sources, concept of
marriage, and various matrimonial remedies available in case of a legal dispute under both Hindu and
Muslim law and are able to develop social, moral and ethical values in family matters.

Module I (Lectures: 10)

1. Introduction of Family Laws
i. What is family? Characteristics of family, Evolution of Family Law, What is family law?
Different personal law for different communities
ii. Historical development of Hindu and Muslim Law, Codification of Hindu law
2. Sources of Hindu Law: Ancient Sources – Shrutis & Smritis, Commentaries & Digest,
Custom. Modern Sources – Judicial Decisions, Legislations, Equity, Justice and Good
Conscience
3. Sources of Muslim Law: Primary Sources – Quran, Sunnat, Ahadis, Ijma, Qiyas.
Secondary Sources – Custom, Judicial Decision, Legislation, Equity, Justice and Good
Conscience

Module II (Lectures: 10)

i. Schools of Hindu Law: Mitakshra School of Law and Dayabhaga School of law.
ii. Schools of Muslim Law: Sunni school of law and Shia school of law
iii. Application of Law: Who is a Hindu and who is a Muslim?

Module III (Lectures: 10)

1. Marriage under Hindu Law
i. Nature of Hindu Marriage
ii. Definition and Forms of Marriage
iii. Degree of Prohibited relationship and Sapinda relationship
iv. Grounds for Void & Voidable Marriage
v. Registration of Marriage
2. Marriage under Muslim Law
i. Nature of Muslim marriage
ii. Kinds of marriage
 iii. Essentials of valid marriage
iv. Conditions and impediments of Muslim Marriage
3. . Difference between Hindu & Muslim Marriage
4. . Distinction between Shia & Sunni Law of Marriage

Module IV (Lectures: 10)

i. Dissolution of Marriage: Judicial Separation & Restitution of Conjugal Rights
ii. Dissolution of Marriage under Hindu Law: Theories of Dissolution of Marriage, Grounds
of Divorce &Wife’s Special Grounds for Divorce, Divorce by Mutual Consent,
Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage
iii. Dissolution of Marriage under Muslim Law: Essentials of Talaq, Modes of Talaq,
Judicial Separation under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, Distinction
between Shia & Sunni Law of Divorce.
Suggested Readings

1. RanganathMisra, Mayne’s Treatise on Hindu Law & Usage (16 th ed., 2008)
2. Satyajeet A. Desai, Mulla Principles of Hindu Law, Vol. I & II (21 ST ed., 2010)
3. Poonam Pradhan Saxena, Family Law Lectures, Family Law– II, (3 rd ed., 2011)
4. Paras Diwan and PeeyushiDiwan, Modern Hindu Law (20th ed., 2009)
5. Duncan M. Derrett, A Critique of Modern Hindu Law (1970)
6. M. Hidayatullah and Arshad Hidayatullah, Mulla, Principles of Mahomedan Law (19th
ed., 1990)(reprint 2008)
7. Asaf A.A. Fyzee, Outlines of Muhammadan Law (5 th ed.2008)
8. Tahir Mahmood, Fyzee’s Outlines of Muhammedan Law.

Essential Case Laws

1. Dr. Surajmani Stella Kujur v. DurgaCharanHansdah, AIR 2001 SC 938 1

2. S. Nagalingam v. Sivagami (2001) 7 SCC 487 4
3. Bhaurao Shankar Lokhande v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1965 SC 1564 8
4. Lily Thomas v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 1650 12
5. PinnintiVenkataramana v. State, AIR 1977 AP 43 23
6. Asha Qureshi v. Afaq Qureshi, AIR 2002 MP 263 33
7. Court On Its Own Motion Lajja ... vs State, 2012 (193) DLT 61 37 08
8. Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (2006) 2 SCC 578 70
9. Kailashwati v. AyudhiaParkash, 1977 C.L.J. 109 (P.& H.) 74
10. Swaraj Garg v. K.M. Garg, AIR 1978 Del. 296 85
11. Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan Kumar, AIR 1984 SC 1562 93
12. N.G. Dastane v. S. Dastane, AIR 1975 SC 1534 100
13. Samar Ghosh v. Jaya Ghosh, 2007 (3) SCJ 253 120
14. BipinchandraJaisinghbai Shah v. Prabhavati, AIR 1957 SC 176 141
15. Dharmendra Kumar v. Usha Kumar, AIR 1977 SC 2213 158
16. T. Srinivasan v. T. Varalakshmi, 1 (1991) DMC 20 (Mad.) 161
 17. Hirachand Srinivas Managaonkar v. Sunanda, AIR 2001 SC 1285 168
18. Sureshta Devi v. Om Prakash, 1 (1991) DMC 313 (SC) 174
19. Chand Patel v. Bismillah Begum, 1 (2008) DMC 588 (SC) 225
20. Saiyid Rashid Ahmad v. Mt. AnisaKhatun, AIR 1932 PC 25 233
21. Shamim Ara v. State of U.P., 2002 Cr LJ 4726 (SC) 237
22. Masroor Ahmed v. Delhi (NCT) 2008 (103) DRJ 137 (Del.) 242
23. Ghulam Sakina v. Falak Sher Allah Baksh, AIR 1950 Lah. 45 255
24. A. YousufRawther v. Sowramma, AIR 1971 Ker. 261 259
25. Itwari v. Asghari, AIR 1960 All. 684 269
26. Danial Latifi v. Union of India (2001) 7 SCC 740 276
27. Noor Saba Khatoon v. Mohd. Quasim, AIR 1997 SC 3280 291

Semester-V
LB-503 Credits: 4
Subject: Civil Procedure Code & Limitation Act Minimum Lectures 40

Course Objective
This paper is designed to study the importance of procedural law in civil matters. Its main object
is to acquaint the students with the various stages through which a civil case passes through, and the
connected matters. Civil Procedure Code is a procedural law which is applied of daily the courts and
lawyers. Every law student should have knowledge of civil procedure when he goes out to practice as a
lawyer. Though, it is true that one gains expert knowledge of civil procedure through experience.
However, it is necessary to have a good understanding of the subject before one enters the profession.
The course also includes law of limitation, which fixes a period within which a case has to be filed.

Course Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental principles of Civil Procedure Code.
2. Identify the stages of a civil lawsuit.
3. Read and apply a statutory provision or rule in civil proceedings.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with how to draft a document for submission to a court.
5. Recall and apply the law relevant to choosing a court and initiating and responding to
a suit.
6. Analyse and canvass procedural issues arising from disputes such as parties,
jurisdiction, forum, governing law and applicable rules.
7. Identify a lawyer’s professional obligations at each stage in a civil suit.
8. Elucidate principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
9. Devise an appropriate course of action and apply appropriate court rules and
procedures in the legal system to reach an expeditious resolution for a range of civil
disputes.
10. Recognize the importance of accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail in the legal
profession.

Module I (Lectures -10)

Introduction
i. Definitions: Decree, Judgement, Order, Foreign Court, Foreign Judgement,
Mesne Profits, Affidavit, Suit, Plaint, Written Statement
ii. Important Concepts: Res Sub-Judice, Resjudicata, Restitution, Caveat, Inherent
powers of court
Initial steps in a suit
i. Jurisdiction and Place of suing
ii. Institution of suit
iii. Pleadings: Meaning, object, General rules
iv. Plaint and written statement
v. Amendment of pleadings
vi. Discovery, Inspection and Production of Documents
vii. Appearance and Non-appearance of Parties
Module II (Lectures - 10)
Interim Orders
i. Commissions
ii. Arrest before judgement
iii. Attachment before judgement
iv. Temporary Injunction
v. Interlocutory orders
vi. Appointment of Receiver
vii. Security of costs

Suits in Particular Cases

i. Suits by or against Government
ii. Suits by Indigent persons
iii. Interpleader Suit
iv. Summary Procedure
v. Suits relating to public nuisance

Module III (Lectures - 10)

Judgement and Decree
i. Judgement : Essentials, Pronouncement, Contents, and Alteration
ii. Decree : Essentials, Types, Drawing up of a decree, Contents of Decree

Execution
i. Courts by which a decree may be executed
ii. Questions to be determined by executing court
iii. Payment under Decree
iv. Application for Execution
v. Modes of Execution
vi. Stay of Execution

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

Appeals
i. General provisions relating to appeals
ii. Appeals from original decree
iii. Appeals from appellate decrees
iv. Appeals to the Supreme Court
v. Appeals by Indigent persons
Reference, Review and Revision
The Law of Limitation
i. Limitation of Suits, Appeals and Application
ii. Computation of Limitation
iii. Acquisition of Ownership by Possession
iv. The Schedule – Period of Limitation
Act and Code
 i. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
ii. The Limitation Act, 1963
Suggested readings
Text Books
1. Civil Procedure (CPC) with Limitation Act, 1963, EBC Publication, Justice C. K.
Takwani
2. Code of Civil Procedure , EBC Publication,Suranjan Chakraverti, Justice M.L.
Singhal, Bholeshwar Nath
3. Code of Civil Procedure, Lexis Nexis Publication, M. P. Jain, revised by Dr. Medha
Kolhatkar.
4. The Code of Civil Procedure (in 3 Vols.), Lexis Nexis Publication, Sir Dinshaw
Fardunj Mulla, revised by Deepak Verma & C K Prasad
5. The Code of Civil Procedure, Central Law Publication, Dr. Avtar singh
6. The Code of Civil Procedure, Universal Law Publication, Dr. Sukumar Roy
7. The Code Of Civil Procedure, Allahabad Law Agency, Dr. T. P. Tripathi

Essential Case Laws

1. Topandas V/s Gorakhram, AIR 1964 SC 1348
2. Dhulabhai V/s State of H.P., AIR 1969 SC 78
3. Premier Automobile V/s Kamlakar, 1976 (1) SCC 496
4. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corpn. V/s Krishna Kant - 1995 (5) SCC 75
5. Pandurang V/s Shantibai, AIR 1989 SC 2240
6. Workmen C.P. Trust V/s Board of Trustee, 1978 (3) SCC 119
7. Razia Begum V/s Anwar Begum, AIR 1958 SC 886 (895)
8. B.K.N. Pillai V/s P. Pillas, AIR 2000 SC 614
9. Sangram Singh V/s Election Tribunal, AIR 1955 SC 425
10. Martin Burn Ltd. V/s Banerjee, AIR 1958 SC 79
11. Dalpat V/s Prahlad,. 1992 (1) SCC 719
12. Gujrat Battling Co. Ltd. Coca Cola Co., 1995 (5) SCC 545
13. Morgan Stanly V/s Kartick Das, 1994 (4) SCC 225
14. Bihari Chordhary V/s State of Bihar, 1984 (2) SCC 627
15. Raj Duggal V/s Ramesh Kumar, AIR 1990 SC 2218

Semester V
LB 504 Credits -04
Subject: Administrative Law Minimum Lectures-40

Course Objective

The purpose of this paper is make students aware of various aspects of administrative law including
quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial and other ministerial functions of administration and control thereof.

Course Outcome

1. The students will be able to identify, explain and apply the principles of administrative law
covered in the course.
2. The students will be able to analyse and predict how unresolved or ambiguous
administrative law questions could be resolved by the courts through an analysis of courts
case law and the judicial method.
Module I (Lectures- 10)
Evolution and Scope of Administrative Law
i. Nature, Scope and Development of Administrative Law
ii. Rule of law
iii. Separation of powers and its relevance
iv. Relationship between Constitutional law and Administrative Law
v. Administrative Law vis-à-vis privatization
vi. Classification of functions of Administration

Module II (Lectures - 10)

Legislative Functions of Administration

1. Necessity and Constitutionality

2. Forms and requirements Control on legislative functions of Administration
i. Legislative
ii. Judicial
iii. Procedural
3. Sub-delegation

Module III (Lectures-10)

Judicial Functions of Administration

1. Need for evolution of adjudicatory authority on administration

2. Nature of tribunals -Constitution, powers, procedures, rules of evidence
3. Administrative Tribunals
4. Principles of Natural Justice
i. Rule against bias
ii. Audi Alteram Partem iii. Reasoned decisions
Module IV (Lectures - 10)
Administrative Discretion and Judicial Control of Administrative Action

i. Administrative Discretion
ii. Need and its relationship with rule of law
iii. Constitutional imperatives and exercise of discretion
iv. Judicial review of Administrative Discretion
v. Doctrine of legitimate expectations
vi. Judicial Control of Administrative Action

Suggested Readings
Text books
1. Principles of Administrative Law -M.P. Jain & S.N. Jain
2. Administrative Law -I.P. Massey

References
1. Administrative Law -Wade
2. Lectures on Administrative Law -C.K. Takwani
3. Administrative Law -S.P. Sathe

Essential Case Laws

1. Ram Jawaya v. State of Punjab (AIR 1955 SC 549)

2. Asif Hameed v. State of J & K (AIR 1989 SC 1899)
3. A.N. Parasoraman v. State of Tamil Nadu AIR 1990 SC 40, (Administrative discretion)
4. State of Punjab v. V.K. Khanna, AIR 2001 SC 343 (Mala fide exercise of power) State of
5. Bombay v. K.P. Krishnan AIR 1960 SC 1322 (irrelevant considerations
6. ShrilekhaVidyarthi v. State of U.P. (AIR 1991 SC 537) (Reasonnablenes)
7. Delhi Laws Act case, AIR 1951 SC 332
8. Lachmi Narain v. Union of India AIR 1976 SC 714 (Modification)
9. A.V. Educational Society v. Govt. of A.P. Educational Department AIR 2002 AP
10. M/s Atlar Cycle Industry Ltd. v. State of Haryana (Legislative Control)
11. Govind Lal Chaggan Lal Patel v. The Agriculture Produce Market Committee (AIR
1976 SC 236) (Procedural Control)
12. Kiran Gupta v. State of U.P. (AIR 2000 SC 3299) (Delegated Legislation)
13. Indian National Congress (1) v. Institute of Social Welfare (AIR 2002 SC 2158)
14. A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India (AIR 1950 SC 150)
15. Hira Nath v. Rajendra Medical College (AIR 1973 SC 1260)
16. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (AIR 1978 SC 597)
17. S.N.Mukherjee v. Union of India(AIR 1990 SC1986)
18. Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd. v. Girja Shankar Pant (AIR 2001 SC 24) (Natural
Justice, Test of Bias)
19. State of U.P. v. Johrimal (AIR 2004 SC 3800) (Judicial Review) Johri Mal
20. Sayed Yakoob v. Radha Krishan (AIR 1974 SC 477) (Writ Jurisdiction)
21. Shri AnadiMuktaSadguru Trust v. V.R. Rudani (AIR 1989 SC 1607) (Mondemus) 48
22. R.K. Singh v. Union of India (AIR 2001 Delhi 12) (Mandemm)
 23. Kanhaiya Lal Sethia v. Union of India (AIR 1998 SC 365) (Judicial review cannot be on
policy matters)

BBM-505 Credits: 04
Subject: Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Minimum Lectures: 40
Course Objectives
The basic objective of this course is to make the students realize the importance of values and ethics in
business and acquaint them with the latest trends in corporate social responsibility.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Understand the basic concepts of values and ethics.
2. Understand how values and ethics are relevant in business world
3. Understand why CSR is important for corporate houses
4. Understand corporate governance and its pillars.

Module I (Lectures - 10)

Overview of CSR
i. Evolution, Need for CSR; Theoretical perspectives.
ii. Corporate citizenship; Business practices; strategies for CSR; challenges and
implementation.
iii. Social responsibility of a business firm.
iv. Social responsibility of business stakeholders.

Module II (Lectures - 10)

International Frame work for CSR
i. International framework for corporate social responsibility.
ii. Millennium development goals, Sustainable development goals.
iii. CSR as a strategic business tool for sustainable development.

Module -III: (Lectures - 10)

Corporate Ethics
i. Business Ethics: Definition, Characteristics and Significance.
ii. Ethical Theories and Approaches; Causes of Unethical Behavior; Ethical Principles;
Levels and Types of Ethical Dilemmas, Cross-Cultural Ethical Dilemmas.
iii. Values and Value Systems, Business Ethics in Indian Perspective.

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

Corporate Governance
i. Evolution of corporate governance; Governance practices and regulations.
ii. Structure and development of boards
iii. Role of capital market and government; Governance ratings.
iv. Future of Governance – Innovative practices; Good corporate governance.

Suggested Readings

1. Hartman Laura P.& Chatterjee Abha, “Perspectives in Business Ethics”, Tata McGraw
Hill.
 2. Velasquez, Manuel G., “Business Ethics – Concepts and Cases”, PHI Publications.
3. Weiss Joseph W., “Business Ethics – Concepts and Cases”, Cengage Learning.
4. Vasishth N. & Rajput N., “Corporate Governance Values & Ethics with Case Studies”,
Taxmann Publications.
5. Badi R.V & Badi N. V., “Business Ethics”, Vrinda Publications.

Semester V
BBM-506 Credits: 04
Subject: Entrepreneurship Development and Small Businesses
Minimum Lectures: 40
Course Objectives
The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts, theories and
practices in the field of entrepreneurship. The course aims to equip students with the basics of
entrepreneurship and small scale businesses.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to
1. Understand the importance of entrepreneurs and SSIs in country like India.
2. Understand what problems are faced by an entrepreneur.
3. Understand the government policies regarding the promotion of entrepreneurs and small
scale industries.
4. Understand that how an entrepreneur can seek financial help for his enterprise from agencies
like NABARD, SIDBI.

Module I (Lectures - 10)

Overview of Entrepreneurship
i. Meaning, Definition and Concept of Enterprise, Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship
Development,
ii. Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India, Role of Entrepreneurship in Indian economy and
developing economies with reference to self-employment development.
iii. Theories of Entrepreneurship, Traits and skills of entrepreneur.
iv. Entrepreneurs Vs Professional Managers, Problems faced by entrepreneurs.

Module II : Environment Scanning & Women Entrepreneurship (Lectures -10)

i. Entrepreneurial Development, Entrepreneurial Culture, Factors affecting

Entrepreneurship in India,
ii. Entrepreneur Vs. Intrapreneur, Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship,
iii. Significance and role of environment, Environmental analysis,
iv. Women Entrepreneurship: Meaning, Characteristics/ features, Problems faced by
women entrepreneurs in India, Measures taken for the development of women
entrepreneurs in India.
Module III (Lectures - 10)
Project Management and Small Scale Industries
i. Project Management-Defining Business Idea, Search for business idea,
Transformation of idea into reality, Business Planning Process, Project appraisal,
Plant location and Plant layout.
ii. Environmental Analysis - Search and Scanning,Identifying problems and
opportunities
iii. Small industry setup, Steps in starting a small industry, incentives and subsidies
available, export possibilities
iv. Types of organization: Sole proprietorship, partnership, joint stock company, co-
operative organization, their merits & limitations.
Module IV (Lectures - 10)
Institutional Support System for Entrepreneurship in India
i. Role of Government-Role of Central Government and State Government in
promoting Entrepreneurship, MSME policy in India.
ii. Agencies for Policy Formulation and Implementation-District Industries Centers
(DIC), Small Industries Service Institute (SISI), Entrepreneurship Development
Institute of India (EDII), National Institute of Entrepreneurship & Small
Business Development (NIESBUD),National Entrepreneurship Development
Board (NEDB)
iii. Agencies for Financial Support-Role of Commercial banks and financial
institutions like SIDBI, NABARD,SFCs, and other NBFCs.

Suggested Readings

1. Joseph A. Schumpeter: The Entrepreneur: Classic Text, Springer

2. Peter Drucker : Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Wiley India
3. Brigitte Berger : The Culture of Entrepreneurship, ICS Press,
4. K. Nagarajan : Project Management, New Age Publication
5. Vasant Desai : Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development, Himalaya Pub. House
Semester-VI
Semester-VI
LB-601 Credits: 4
Subject: Jurisprudence - II Maximum Lectures: 40

Course Objective:

The objective of the course is to create an understanding of basic legal concepts like state, sovereignty,
rights, possession, ownership, liability, which are basic to the study of law.

Course Outcome:

After the completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Critically analyse the relationship between the law and society.
2. Reflect upon the significance of the rights and justice to the operation of law.
3. Contribute in the critical analysis of problems and issues.

Module-I
State, Sovereignty and Law (Lectures: 08)
i. Nature and functions of a State and its relationship with law
ii. Nature and development of Sovereignty
iii. Nature and kinds of law and theories of justice

Module-II: Sources of Law (Lectures: 09)

i. Custom
ii. Precedent
iii. Legislation (Emphasis on Indian perspective)

Module - III : Concepts of Law (Lectures- 12)

i. Rights and Duties

ii. Personality
iii. Possession
iv. Ownership and Property

Module-IV Principles of Liability (Lectures - 11)

i. Liability
ii. Negligence
iii. Absolute Liability
iv. Immunity
Suggested Readings
Text books:
1. R.W.D. Dias, Jurisprudence
2. Prof.(Mrs.) Nomita Aggarwal, Jurisprudence (Legal Theory)
3. V.D. Mahajan-Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Semester-VI
 LB-602 Credit: 4
Subject: Family Law II Minimum Lectures: 40
Course Objective

The course is designed in such a way that it covers legal aspects of family law like Maintenance after
separation, Adoption and Guardianship and statutory provisions relating to them. It also discusses the
most important concept of Hindu Law that is of joint Hindu Family and partition and the concept of
Karta. The course covers the issue relating to religious endowments, waqf and preemption and their
social, religious and statutory provisions.

Course Outcome

As law students they will be able to understand the legal or statutory provisions relating to
maintenance, Adoption and Guardianship they will be able to solve disputes of joint Hindu family by
reading the above course. They will also understand the legal solutions to some very sensitive disputes
relating to religious endowments, waqf and preemption.

Module – I: Maintenance, Adoption and Guardianship (Lectures: 10)

i. Maintenance under Hindu Law: Provisions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955,
Provisions under the Hindu Adoption & Maintenance Act, 1956, Provisions under the
Cr.P.C, 1973.
ii. Maintenance under Muslim Law: Maintenance to Muslim Wife, Divorced Wife’s Right to
Maintenance under Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986,
Maintenance to Muslim Children.
iii. Adoption under Hindu Law: Who may adopt, who may give in adoption and who can be
adopted, Ceremonies of Adoption & Effects of Adoption, Relationship of Adopted Child
& Proof of Adoption
iv. Guardianship of person– Natural, Testamentary and Guardian appointed by court,
Guardianship of minors property, Defacto Guardian, Guardianship under Muslim Law,
Meaning, Appointment and Removal of Guardianship, Kinds of guardianship-
guardianship in marriage, person and property.

Module – II Joint Hindu Family and Partition (Lectures: 10)

1. Joint Hindu Family

i. Concept of joint Hindu family and coparcenary under Mitakshara and Dayabhaga law and their
incidents
ii. Concept of Karta- position and power
iii. Judicial and Legislative Trends- Position Before 2005
iv. Daughter as a Coparcener – Position After 2005
v. Property in Hindu Law
2. . Partition
i. Meaning, division of right and division of property
ii. Persons who have a right to claim partition and who are entitled to a share
iii. Partition how effected and suit for partition
iv. Re-opening of partition and Re-union
v. Points of similarity and distinction between the Mitakshara and the Dayabhaga Laws

Module III (Lectures: 12)

1. . Hindu Succession Act, 1956
i. Intestate Succession
ii. Succession to a Hindu Male: Heirs of a Hindu male, Class I Heirs and their Shares, Class II Heirs and
their Shares, Agnates and cognates
iii. Succession to property of a Hindu Female: Property inherited from Father or Mother, Property
inherited from Husband or Father in Law
iv. General rules of Succession: Full-blood preferred to half-blood, Mode of succession of two or more
heirs, Right of a child in the womb, Disqualifications.

2. Muslim Law
i. Law Relating to Gifts (Hiba):Definition of gift, Meaning and essentials of a valid gift, Kinds of gifts,
Subject matter of gift and Revocation of a gift.
ii. Law relating to Wills: Capacity to make a will, Subject matter of a will, To whom will can be made,
abatement of legacies, Limitations on the power of legator to make will, Doctrine of Marz-ul-maut and
Revocation of the wills.
iii. Law relating to Inheritance: General principles of inheritance of Sunnis and Shias,Competence to
inherit, Classification of heirs and entitlement of primary heirs
Module- IV (Lectures: 08)
1. . Endowments
i. Meaning, kinds and essentials of a religious endowment
ii. Math - Kinds, Powers and obligations of Mahant and Shefait
iii. Removal and replacement of Idol
2. Waqf
i. Meaning, Kinds, Rights and Characteristics
ii. Advantages and disadvantages
3. . Objects and purpose
i. Mosques - objects, kind, requisites
ii. Methods of creation of waqf
4. Pre-emption: Origin, Definition, Classification, Subject matter, formalities, effects,
constitutional validity

Suggested Reading:

1. Paras Diwan, Modern Hindu Law, Allahabad Law Agency, 1993

2. Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law, Lexis Nexis, 2007
3. A.A. Fyzee, Outlines of Mohammadan Law, Oxford University Press, 1974
4. Afzal Qutb, A Treatise on Faith Oriented Family Norms, 1990
5. Kusum, Marriage and Divorce Law Manual, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt.Ltd.,2000
6. M. Gandhi, Family Law, Eastern Book Company, 2012
Semester-VI
LB-603: Credit:04 Criminal Procedure
Code, Juvenile Justice And
 Probation of Offenders Act (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

The Criminal Procedure code was enacted many years ago. It has undergone many changes. It is too
enormous for classroom discussion. But the students should have a fair idea about how the code works
as a main spring of the criminal justice. With this perspective the course is designed to make the student
understand how the Criminal Procedure code controls and regulates the working of the machinery set
up for the investigation and trial of offence.

Course Outcome

This course is designed to create among the students:

1. Distinguish between criminal procedural law and substantive law;
2. Evaluate the structure, hierarchy and working of criminal courts in India;
3. Comprehend the role of functionaries like the Police, Magistrates, Courts, etc.
4. Analyze important concepts like 'Offence', 'Charge', 'Bail', 'Examination of Witnesses', 'Appeals' etc.
5. Describe the basic procedures relating to FIRs, Complaint, Police Report, Inquiry, Search and Seizure,
etc.;
6. Explain different kinds of Trials such as warrant case, summons case, and summary and their
respective stages;
7. Assess provisions regarding the maintenance of wife, children and parents under the Cr.P.C;
8. Critically analyze the overall Criminal Prosecution Procedure in India.

Module I – Introduction (Lectures - 10)

i. Constitution of Criminal Courts and their Powers

ii. Arrest of Persons and the Rights of Arrested Persons
iii. Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
iv. Cognizance of Offences by the Magistrate and Court of Sessions.
v. Complaints to Magistrates and Commencement of Proceedings before Magistrates.
vi. The Charges :
a) Forms of Charges
b) Joinder of Charges
Module II - Trials of the Cases (Lectures - 10)
i. Sessions Trial
ii. Warrant Trial
(i) Cases Instituted upon a Police Report
(ii) Cases Instituted Otherwise than on a Police Report
(iii) Conclusion of Trial
i. Summons Trial by Magistrates
ii. Summary Trial

Module III - Bails And Bonds (Lectures - 10)

i. Provisions as to Bails and Bonds

 ii. Maintenance of Wives and Children
iii. Security for Keeping Peace and Good Behaviour
iv. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility
v. Dispute as to Immovable Property

Module IV: The Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offenders Act (Lectures - 10)

The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015:

i. Preliminary (Short Title, Extent and Commencement, Definition, Continuation of Inquiry
in Respect of Juvenile, who has Ceased to be Juvenile).
ii. Competent Authorities and Institutions for Juveniles
iii. Child in Need of Care and Protection
iv. Child in Conflict with Law
v. Procedures of Competent Authorities Generally, and Appeals and Revision from Orders
of such Authorities.
vi. Special Offences in Respect of Juveniles.

Probation of Offenders Act, 1958

A Critical Study of the Act vis-a-vis the Provisions of Criminal Procedure Code.

Suggested Readings :

1. Kelkar, R.V. - Code of Criminal Procedure

2. Lal, Ratan & Lal, Dhiraj - Code of Criminal Procedure
3. Mishra, S. N. - Code of Criminal Procedure
4. Kelkar, R. V. - Lecturers on Code of Criminal Procedure
5. Bare Acts - Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
6. Takwani, C. K. - Criminal Procedure
7. Sarkar, S. - Code of Criminal Procedure Vol. 1 & 2
8. Basu, D.D. - Criminal Procedure Code
9. Mulla’s - The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
10. . The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
11. The Indian Evidence Act
12. The Indian Penal Code
13. The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
14. Probation of Offenders Act, 1958
Leading Case laws :
1. Satwinder Kaur v. State, AIR 1999 SC 3596
2. Mathuralal v. Bhawarlal & Anr., AIR 1980SC 242
3. Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano, (1985) 2 SCC 556
4. Daniel Latifi v. Union of India, (2001) 7 SCC 740
5. Savitaben Somabhai v. State of Gujrat, AIR 2005 SCI 1809
6. Khatoon Nisa v. State of U.P., (2002) 7 JT (SC) 631
7. Shabana Bano v. Imran Khan, (2010) 1 SCC 666
8. Chaturbhuj v. Sitabai, 2008 Cr. L.J. 727
 9. Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre v. State of Maharashtra and Ors., A.I.R. 2011 SC 312
10. Madhu Limaye and Anr. v. S.D.M. Monghyr and Ors., A.I.R. 1971 SC 2486
11. Shivjee Singh v. Nagendra Tiwary & Ors., AIR 2010 SC 2261
12. Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P., 2014 Cri. L.J. 1
13. Ranjit Singh & Ors. v. State of Madhya Pradesh, JT 2010 12SC 167
14. Sarwan Singh Rattan Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1957 SC 637
15. Central Bureau of Investigation v. Anupam J. Kulkarni, AIR 1992 SC 1768
16. State (NCT) v. Navjot Sandhu, (Parliament Attack Case), 2005 Cri. L.J. 3950
17. Sajjan Kumar v. C.B.I. (Arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No. 6374 of 2010)
18. Dalbir Singh v. State of U.P., 2004 Cri. L. J. 4552
19. State of Andhra Pradesh v. Cheemalapati Ganeshware Rao, AIR 1963 SC 1850
20. Zahira Habibullah H. Sheikh v. State of Gujrat, 2004 (4) SCALE 375 (Best Bakery
case)
21. Paramjeet Singh v. State of Uttarakhand, JT 2010 (10) SC 260
22. Sans Pal Singh v. State of Delhi, (1998) 2 SCC 371

The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.
Semester-VI

LB-604 Credit: 04
Law of Evidence (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

To provide learners with detailed knowledge and skills in the rules of evidence and procedure as they
apply to civil and criminal trials as might be relevant to a person working in a legal office, an insurance
company or associated fields in the public or corporate sectors. Knowledge of the rules of evidence will
enable analysis and evaluation of evidence available in connection with the preparation of a case for
trial.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to create among the students:
1. Analyse and define the concept and general nature of evidence, and illustrate the different types of
evidence and court procedures relating to evidence.
2. Define the term ‘evidence’ and illustrate its general nature. Analyse the different types of evidence
with reference to: real, oral, direct, circumstantial, original, hearsay, primary, secondary,
documentary.
3. Specify the standard of proof in civil and criminal cases.
4. Determine and analyse the standard of proof and burden of proof in civil and criminal cases, and
specify types of presumptions.
5. Analyse and evaluate the rules governing examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination,
and establish the procedures in the conduct of a civil or criminal trial
6. Determine the rules relating to competence and compellability of witnesses in relation to case study
material.

Module I - Introduction, Definitions and Relevancy of Facts (Lectures - 10)

i. Nature, Scope and background of Law of Evidence, lex fori

ii. Definitions - Evidence, Relevant, Fact, Fact-in-issue, Documents, May Presume, Shall
Presume, Conclusive Proof, Proved, Disproved, Not Proved
iii. Doctrine of res gestae
iv. Evidence of Conspiracy - Relevancy of otherwise irrelevant facts- Facts to prove right or
custom - Facts concerning state of mind/state of body or bodily feelings
v. Relevancy and admissibility of admissions, evidentiary value of admissions

Module II - Confession, Dying Declaration, Expert Opinion (Lectures - 10)

i. Relevancy and admissibility of confessions- Admissibility of information received from

an accused person in custody- Confession of co-accused
ii. Dying declaration - Justification for relevance - Judicial standards for appreciation of
evidentiary value with reference to English Law -Other statements by persons who
cannot be called as witnesses.
iii. Relevancy of Statement under special circumstances.
 iv. Relevancy of Judgment of Courts, Expert’s Opinion and Character

Module III - Oral and Documentary Evidences, Presumptions (Lectures - 10)

i. Oral Evidence - Admissibility and General Principles concerning Oral Evidence.

ii. Documentary Evidence-General principles concerning documentary Evidence, Primary
Evidence and Secondary Evidence.
iii. Exclusion of Oral Evidences by Documentary Evidence.
iv. Presumptions, Ambiguities in the documents

Module IV: Burden of Proof, Witnesses and Evidences in the Electronic Form
(Lectures - 10)
i. Burden of Proof - The general conception of onus probandi –
ii. General and special exception to onus probandi.
iii. Estoppel and Privileged Communications.
iv. Witness, Examination and Cross Examination Competence to testify.
v. General principles of Examination-in-Chief, Cross Examination and Re-Examination of
Witness - Leading questions - Accomplice’s testimony - Hostile witnesses - Compulsion
to answer questions - Questions of corroboration
vi. Improper admission of evidence.
vii. Provisions of Law Relating with Evidence in Electronic Form.

Suggested Readings:

1. Batuk Lal - Law of Evidence

2. Lal, Ratan and Lal, Dhiraj - The Law of Evidence
3. Singh, Avtar - Principle of the Law of Evidence
4. Sarathi, Vepa P. - Law of Evidence
5. Friedman, Richard D. - Wigmore on Law of Evidence
6. Monir, M. Chief Justice - The Law of Evidence (In 2 Volumes)
Essential Case Laws:

1. Queen Empress v. Abdullah, (1887) 7 All, 385 (F.B.)

2. Sat Paul v. Delhi Administration, AIR 1976 SC 303
3. Rattan v. Reginam, (1971) 3 All ER 801
4. Nishi Kant Jha v. State of Bihar, 1959 SCR 1033
5. R. M. Malkani v. State of Maharashtra, A.I.R 1973 SC 157
6. Pakala Narayan Swami v. The King Emperor, A.I.R. 1939 PC 47
7. Barendra Kumar Ghose v. Emperor, ILR (1910) 37 Cal 467
8. Palvinder Kaur v. State of Punjab, AIR 1952 SC 354
9. Chilkuri Venkateshwarlu v. Venkatnarayana, A.I.R 1954 SC 176
10. Syed Abdul Khader v. Rami Reddy, A.I.R 1979 SC 553

The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.
Semester-VI
LB-605 Credits- 04
BUSINESSLAW (Minimum Lecture: 40)

Course Objective

This paper is designed to provide the students with knowledge of the legal environment in which a
consumer and business operates and understanding about the important statutes governing transfer of
property in goods and negotiable instruments.

Course Outcome
On completion of course of Business Law:

1. The students will be able to understand the relevance of business law to individuals and
businesses and the importance of role of law in an economic, social and political context.
2. The students will be able to identify the fundamental legal principles behind the business
agreements.
3. The students will be able to understand the relationship of ethics and law in business.
4. The Students will be able to learn how to communicate effectively using standard
business and legal terminology.

Module- I: Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Lectures - 10)

i. Definition and essentials of sale
ii. Define Goods and different kind of goods
iii. Difference between contract of Sale and agreement to sell
iv. Implied Conditions and Warranties in a contract of sale
v. Passing of property
vi. Rule of Nemo dat quod non habet and its Exceptions
vii. Performance of Contract

Module -II: Sale of Goods Act: Right of parties and remedies (Lectures – 10)
i. Unpaid Seller:
ii. Meaning and Definition
iii. Rights of Unpaid Seller
iv. Rights to Lien
v. Rights to stoppage in transit
vi. Right to resale
vii. Remedies for breach of contract

Module- III: Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (Lectures- 10)

i. Definition and Essential kinds of Negotiable Instruments
ii. Holder and holder in Due Course: Definition of holder and holder in due course, rights
and privileges of a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument
iii. Negotiation and Assignment
Module- IV: Negotiable Instruments Act: Presentation and Liability (Lectures- 10)
i. Presentation of Negotiable Instruments
ii. Crossing of Cheques
iii. Discharge from Liability
iv. Noting and Protest
v. Dishonour of Negotiable Instruments: non-acceptance, non-payment, notice of
dishonour

Suggested Readings

1. Avtar Singh -Sale of Goods

2. Mulla - Negotiable Instruments Act
3. R k Bangia- Sale of Goods Act
4. R. K. Bangia- Negotiable Instruments Act
5. P.S. Atiyah, Sale of Goods
6. Bhashyam and Adiga -Law of Negotiable Instruments
7. B.M. Prasad and Manish Mohan, Khergamvala - Negotiable Instrument Act
8. Pollock &Mulla: The sales of Goods Act
9. Avtar Singh- Introduction to Law of Negotiable Instruments
Essential Case Laws:

1. Commissioner of Income Tax Vs Motor and General Store (P) Ltd AIR 1968 SC 200.
2. Aluminium Industries Ltd. Vs Minerals and Metal Trading Corporations AIR 1998 mad
239.
3. Elphick Vs Barnes (1880) 5CPD 321:49 LTCP 698.
4. Orissa Textile MillsLtd. Vs Ganesh Das AIR 1961 Pat 107
5. National Coop Sugar Mills Ltd Vs Albert & Co. (1981) 2 MLJ 343.
6. Andrews Vs Singer & Co. Ltd, (1934) 1KB 17.
7. Eduljee Vs Café John Bros. AIR 1943 Nag. 249 IC 356.
8. Telu Ram Jain Vs M/s Aggarwal Sons, AIR 1991 P.& H 140.
9. DulichandLaxminarayan Vs Commissioner of Income Tax 1956 29 TLR 535.
10. Cox Vs Hickman (1860) 8 HLC 268.
Semester-VI

BBM-606 Credits: 04
 Subject: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to give understanding of the basic concepts and issues in strategic
management and their application in business decisions. The course aims to acquaint the students with
the nature, scope and dimensions of business policy and strategic management process.

Course Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning and need of strategic management.
2. Understand the complexities of strategic management.
3. Understand how the strategies are made.
4. Understand the role of environmental scanning and SWOT analysis while strategy
making.

Module-I: Introduction to Strategic Management (Lectures - 08)

i. Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning and Strategic
Management.
ii. Strategic Management Process
iii. Formulation Phase: vision, mission, environmental scanning, objectives and strategy
iv. Implementation Phase: strategic activities
v. Basic Model of Strategic Decision Making.

Module-II: Environmental Analysis (Lectures - 10)

i. Need, Characteristics and categorization of environmental factors, Approaches to the
environmental scanning process - structural analysis of competitive environment; ETOP a
diagnosis tool.
ii. Analysis of Internal Resources: Strengths and Weaknesses, Strategic Advantage
Analysis; Value-Chain Approach to Internal Analysis Methods of Analysis and
diagnosing
iii. Corporate Capabilities - Functional Area Profile and Resource Deployment Matrix
iv. Strategic Advantage Profile; SWOT Analysis.

Module-III: Formulation of Strategy (Lectures - 12)

i. Approaches to Strategy formation; Major Strategy Options - Stability, Growth and
Expansion, Diversification, Retrenchment, Mixed Strategy.
ii. BCG Model, GE 9 Cell, Stop-Light Strategy Model
iii. Porter’s Model: 5 Force and Porters Diamond Model, Strategic Choice.

Module-IV: Corporate Development (Lectures - 10)

i. Stages of corporate development, Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions,
Strategic Alliances.
ii. Mc Kinsey’s 7S Model, Organization Life Cycle.
iii. Implementation, Strategic Evaluation and Control, Operational Controls and Strategic
Controls.

Suggested Readings:
1. Carpenter-Strategic Management (Pearson)
2. Kazmi A. - Business Policy and Strategic Management (Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2nd Ed.)
3. Kachru - Strategic Management: (Excel Books)
4. Cliff Bowman - Business Policy and Strategy (Prentice Hall of India)
5. Trehan- Strategic Management ( Wiley)
6. Mc Carthy D.J., Minichiello Robert J., and Curran J.R. - Business Policy and Strategy
(AITBS)

Semester-VII

LB701 Credit -04

Subject: Property Law Including Easement And Indian
Registration Act (Minimum Lectures -40)

Course Objective

The concept of property and the nature of property right are basic to the understanding of law relating
to property. The objective of this paper is to focus on concept and classification of property as well as
principles governing transfer of immovable property.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course:

1. The students will be able to understand the most fundamental concept in property law
including easement and registration.
2. The students will be able to appreciate the significance of property law from various
perspectives including economic efficiency, underprivileged perspectives.
3. The students will able to develop skills for applying technical rules of property transfer.
Module-I: General Principles Relating to Transfer of Property (Lectures - 10)

i. Interpretation Clause: Movable and Immovable property, Instrument, Attestation,

Registration, Notice, Actionable claim
ii. Difference between Movable and Immovable property
iii. Meaning and elements of Transfer of property
iv. What kinds of property can be transferred
v. Restriction on alienation of property
vi. Restriction on enjoyment of property
vii. Transfer to an unborn person
viii. Rule against perpetuity
ix. Vested and Contingent interest
x. Rule of Election

Module-II: General Principles Governing Transfer of Immovable Property

(Lectures10)
i. Transfer by ostensible owner
ii. Rule of feeding the grant by estoppel
iii. Doctrine of Lis pendens
iv. Fraudulent transfer
v. Rule of part performance
Module III- Specific Transfers of Immovable Property (Lectures-12)
1. Sale:
i. Meaning and essentials,
ii. Rights and liabilities of buyer and seller
iii. Marshalling by subsequent purchaser
 2. Mortgage:
i. Meaning,
ii. Essentials and kind of mortgage,
iii. Right to redeem,
iv. Right to foreclosure or sale
v. Doctrine of marshalling and contribution
vi. Doctrine of subrogation
vii. Charge
3. Lease:
i. Meaning and essentials,
ii. Determination of Lease
iii. Difference between lease & License
4. Gift:
i. Meaning and essentials,
ii. Gift how made
iii. Onerous gift,
iv. Universal done.

Module IV-Indian Easement Act& Registration Act (Lecture- 08)

i. Definition of Easements
ii. Kinds of easement
iii. Salient features of Registration Act
iv. Main Provisions of Registration Act

Suggested Redings:
1. Dr. Avtar Singh- The Transfer of property Act
2. Dr. R K Sinha- The Transfer of Property Act
3. Mulla - Transfer of property
4. H.N. Tiwari - Transfer of property Act
References:

1. S.N. Shukla- Transfer of Property Act

2. Subba Rao- Transfer of Property Act
3. V.P.Sarathy- Transfer of Property
4. T.P.Tripathi- Transfer of Property Act
5. Dr. Poonam Pradhan Saxena – Property Law
6. Veepa P. Sarathi- Law of Transfer of Property

Essential Case Laws:

1. Mohri Bibi Vs DharmodasGhose 1903 SCC.
2. Ram Gopal Vs Nand Lal AIR 1951 SC 139.
3. Sunrise Associate Vs Govt (NCT of Delhi) 2006 5 SCC 603.
4. Whitbey Vs Mitchell 1890 LR 44Ch D 85
5. Leake Vs Robinson 1817 2Mer 363:35 ER 979
6. Narsingh Rao Vs Mahalaxmi Bai 1928 SCC.
7. Twnye Case (1601)3 Co Rep 8ob:76 809.
8. Ramchand and Sons Sugar Mills Vs State of UP 1977 SCC
9. Bay Barry Apartments (P) Ltd Vs Shobha 2006 13 Scc
10. Amrit Kaur Vs Recovery Officer AIR 2012 NOC 418.
Semester-VII

LB-702: Credit:04 Public

International Law including Conflict of Laws (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

The Public International Law (PIL) Program introduces students to the principal treaties and case
law within international law and calls upon them to consider the context at hand in factual situations. In
order to be able to apply their knowledge to contemporary problems, students are given insight as to
the interaction between international, regional, and national jurisdictions, the impact of non-legal
systems such as politics and economics, and the consequences of fragmentation of international law
into specialized sub-fields. Further students will be taught Conflict of Laws, also sometimes called
Private International Law, is concerned with what happens in cases where not all of the facts are tied to
one jurisdiction.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to create among the students:
1. Students attain in-depth knowledge of the sources of international law (treaties and customary
international law), subjects of international law (identifying rights and obligations of States, IOs,
NGOs, individuals), the institutional framework (UN, WTO, regional agencies, etc.) and dispute
resolution framework (courts, arbitration tribunals, conciliation, as well use of sanctions and force).
2. Students address contemporary real world issues such as: how the rule of law is upheld at the
international level, processes such as “internationalization of national law” and
“constitutionalization of international law”.
3. Explain, summarise and apply the conflict of laws rules;
4. Apply the conflict of law rules to solve complex conflicts of laws problems in the form of a take-
home exam.

Module- I (Lectures - 10)

Introduction

1. Definitions, Nature and Subjects of the International Law.

2. Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law
Theory: Monism, Dualism, Delegation & Specific Adoption Theories
3. Sources of International Law
i. Custom
ii. Treaties
iii. General Principles of Law Recognized by the Civilized States
iv. General Assembly Resolutions
v. Juristic Works
vi. Judicial Decisions

Module II – Extradition, Recognition and Asylum (Lectures - 10)

 1. Extradition
i. Definition & Purpose of Extradition
ii. Extraditable Persons and Extraditable Crime
iii. Rule of Specialty and Double Criminality
2. Recognition
i. Meaning, Theories and Kinds of Recognition
ii. De facto and De jure Recognition
iii. Legal & Retrospective Consequences of Recognition
iv. Withdrawal of Recognition

3. Asylum
i. Meaning
ii. Rights of Asylum
iii. Types of Asylum

Module III - Law of Sea and State Succession (Lectures - 10)

1. Law of Sea
i. Territorial Sea
ii. Contiguous Zone
iii. Continental Shelf
iv. Exclusive Economic Zone
v. High Sea
2. State Succession
i. Definition, Kinds and Theories of State Succession
ii. Consequences of State Succession
iii. State Succession and Nationality
iv. Succession in respect of International Organizations
3. Space Law:
i. Nature, Meaning,
ii. Utility and Salient Features

Module IV - Settlement of International Disputes (Lectures - 10)

1. Peaceful Settlement of International

disputes
i. Negotiation
ii. Mediation
iii. Conciliation
iv. Arbitration
v. Judicial Settlement
vi. Inquiry
vii. Settlement under the United Nations
 2. Coercive Settlement of International
Disputes
i. Retortion
ii. Reprisals
iii. Intervention
iv. Pacific Blockade
v. Embargo

3. Neutrality
4. Conflict of Laws
i. General Principles,
ii. Jurisdiction Clauses,
iii. Foreign Judgments,
iv. Choice of Law Issues (Contract, Tort, Family Law)

Suggested Readings:

1. Oppenheim, H. - International Law

2. Brierly, J. L. - The Law of Nations
3. Kapoor, S.K - Public International Law
4. Agarwal, H.O. - International Law and Human Rights
5. Gupta, S.P. - International Law and Human Rights
6. Tandon, M.P. - Public International Law
7. Starke, J. G. - Introduction of International Law
8. Brownlie - Principles of Public International Law
9. Fenwick - International Law
Essential Case laws:

1. North Sea Continental Shelf Cases, ICJ Rep. 1969.

2. Right of Passage over Indian Territory (Portugal v. India), ICJ Rep. 1960.
3. Asylum Case (Columbia v. Peru), ICJ Rep.1950.
4. Libya v. Tunisia Continental Shelf Case, ICJ Rep.1982.
5. Temple of Preah Vihar Case (Cambodia v. Thailand), ICJ Reports 1961West Rand
Central Gold Mining Co. v. R, (1905) 2 KB 391.
6. Luther v. Sagor, (1921) 3 KB 532.
7. Arantzazu Mandi Case, (Govt. of Spain v. S. S. Arantzazu) (1939) AC 256.
8. Bank of Ethiopia v. National Bank of Eygpt and Liguori, (1937) Ch. 513.
9. Lotus Case (France v. Turkey), PCIJ. Ser. A, No. 10 (1927).
10. Advisory Opinion of ICJ in Namibia case ICJ Rep. 1971.
11. Advisory Opinion of ICJ in Western Sahara Case, ICJ Rep. 1975.
12. In Re Berubari Union No. (I), AIR 1960 SC 845: (1960) 3 SCR 250.
13. Anglo- Norwegian Fisheries Case (United Kingdom v. Norway), ICJ Rep.1951.
14. Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions between Qatar and Bahrain (Qatar v
Bahrain), ICJ Reports 2001.
The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.
Semester-VII

LB-703 Credit - 4

Subject: Corporate Law (Including Investment And Competition Law)

(Minimum Lectures-40)

Course Objective

The key focus of this paper is on regulation of corporations and the interface between Corporate Law,
Investment laws and Competition Law in the context of new economic order. The course has been
designed in such a manner that law students could be well acquainted with the concepts correlated to
investment and various aspects of competition law.

Course Outcome

This paper covers a wide spectrum of investment and competition laws with the aim to:

1. To familiarize the students with the basic concepts of investment, corporate finance and
competition.
2. To help them analyse various legal provisions relating to insolvency, competition law and
other related laws.
3. To acquaint them with the recent developments in the area of investment law.
4. To help them understand the inter-relationship between law and economics.

Module-I: (Lectures- 10)

Introduction

i. Concepts of Corporate Law

ii. Corporate Personality
iii. Sources of Corporate Finance: Shares and Debentures
iv. Issue and Buy Back of Shares

Module- II: (Lectures-10)

Corporate Re-Structuring
i. Conceptual Understanding of Corporate Re-Structuring
ii. Modes of Re-Structuring
iii. Manner of Re-Structuring
iv. Role of Courts
Module-III: (Lectures-12)

Investment Laws
i. SEBI Act, 1992
 ii. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
iii. Bilateral Investment Treaties
iv. Foreign Direct Investment
Module- IV: (Lectures-10)

Competition Law

i. Background
ii. Prohibitions
iii. Competition Commission of India
iv. Competition Appellate Tribunal

Suggested Readings

1. Guide to Competition Law: Containing Commentary on the Competition Act, 2002 by S

M Dugar (Set of 2 Volumes), LexisNexis, 2016.
2. Competition Commission Cases- A compendium of CCI Cases from 2009-2016 by K K
Sharma, LexisNexis, 2016.
3. Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments by T. Ramappa, Oxford
University Press.
4. Capital Markets & Securities Laws by Siddhartha Sankar Saha, 2nd ed., Taxmann.
5. Taxmann’s Student’s Guide to Economic Laws.
6. Capital Market and SEBI Regulations, by Tapash Ranjan Saha, Excel Books.
7. Bilateral Investment Treaties: History, Policy, and Interpretation (1st ed.), by Prof.
Vandevelde, Oxford University Press.
Semester-VII
LB-704 Credits: 04
Subject: Land Law (Including U. P. Revenue Code) Minimum Lectures- 40
Course Objectives

The objective of this paper is to focus on land reforms in the state of U.P. and make students
familiar with the provisions of U.P. Revenue Code and U.P. Panchayati Raj Act 1947, U.P.
Consolidation of Holdings Act, 1953.The course provides the detailed knowledge of land law reforms,
broad concept of agriculture, relationship between land and man, concepts and applications including
analysis of tenure holders, their interests, rights and liabilities, ownership, possession, succession,
surrender, abandonment, mortgage, lease and the use of modern techniques for demarcation and
digitilisation of Revenue Records and procedure of the Revenue Courts. It also deals with
consolidation of holdings, mutation proceedings and local authorities at village level.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• Explain the notion of agricultural land and apply land law concepts relating to tenure
holders, ownership, possession, succession, surrender, abandonment, mortgage, lease and
tenancies.
• Learn about maintenance and revision of village records.
• Learn about consolidation proceedings, mutation proceedings and its effect.
• Gain knowledge about the concept of land revenue and its assessment.
• Understand about the procedure of Revenue Courts and remedies in case of any illegal
encroachment.
• Get a deep insight about the management of land and other property by local authorities.

Module- I (Lecture 10)

i. General overview of Land Laws

ii. Special features & Object of U.P. Revenue Code, 2006
iii. Definitions(Section- 4 of U. P. Revenue Code)
iv. Gram Sabha : Definition, Constitution, Function
v. Gram Panchayat : Definition, Constitution, Function
vi. Bhumi Prabhandak Committee : Definition, Constitution and its Functions

Module - II (Lecture 10)

i. Classes of Tenure Holder

ii. Rights of Tenure Holders
iii. Ejectment
iv. Mutation

Module - III (Lecture 10)

i. Lease, Surrender and Abandonment

ii. Management and Allotment of Land by Land Management Committee
iii. Devolution
 iv. Land Revenue

Module -IV (Lecture 10)

i. Revenue Courts and Revenue Authorities

ii. Procedure and Powers of Revenue Court and Revenue Officers
iii. Maintenance of Records
iv. Appeal, Review and Revision
v. Consolidation
a Definition
b Declaration, Notification & Effect of Consolidation
c Preparation and Enforcement of Consolidation Scheme
d Close of Consolidation Operations

Suggested Readings
Acts:
1. U. P. Consolidation of Holdings Act , 1953
2. U.P. Panchayati Raj Act, 1947
3. U.P. Revenue Code, 2006
Text Books :
1. U.P. Land Laws,Central Law Publication , Dr. R.R. Maurya
2. U.P. Land Laws, Allahabad Law Agency, Dr. C.P. Singh
3. U.P. Land Laws, State Mutual Books & Periodical Limited,Dr. R.P.Singh
4. U. P. Revnue code, EBC ,Dr. R N Chaudhary
Essential Case Laws

a. A.K. Gopalan Vs. State of Madras, AIR 1950 SC 27

b. Ashok Mahajan Vs.State ofUP, (2006) 10 SCC 332
c. Baharuddin Vs. Board of Revenue, 1985 RD 46
d. Brahma Deo Vs. Board of Revenue, 1986 RD 302
e. Crawford Bayley & Co. Vs. Union of India, (2006)6 SCC 25
f. Devta Din Vs. State of UP, 1998 RD 116
g. Guru Amarjit Singh Vs. Rattan Chand , (1993) 4 SCC 349
h. Jadunandan Singh Vs. Bechan Koeri, (1929)13 RD 527
i. Kastha Kala Udyog Sahkari Ltd. Vs. State of UP, 1990 ALL LJ 395
j. Leelavati Vs.Soosa Ram, 1988 RD214
k. Mohiuddin Vs. Board of Revenue, (2004) 96 RD 281
l. Om Prakash Vs. State of UP , (2003) 95 RD 248
m. P T Munichikkanna Reddy Vs. Revamma, (2007) 6 SCC 59
n. Ram Narayan Agarwal Vs.State of UP, (1983)4SCC276
o. Saravjeet Vs State of UP, (2013)120 RD279
p. Shri ram Vs State of UP, (2008) 105 RD 133
q. Subrya M.N. Vs. Vitttala M.N. (2016) 8SCC705
r. Thakur Kishan Singh Vs. Arvind kumar, (1994) 6SCC 591
s. WahidAli VsDirector of Consolidation, 1982 RD 45
Semester-VII
LB-705 Credit:04
Subject: Environmental Law Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objectives
Since the inception of human history, environment has played a vital role in sustaining life and
catering to the needs of human beings and various other life forms. However, in due course of time,
man has swayed by desire of greater industrialization, urbanization and modernization causing immense
environmental pollution, environmental degradation and the over-exploitation of natural resources. It is
for these reasons that different legal measures at international and national level for protection of
environment have emerged. Today, Environmental Law is one of the most important tools for
environment protection and management and hence it is necessary for Law Students to understand this
multidisciplinary subject.
Course Outcomes
• To familiarize the students with the overall environmental legal regime of the country as
well as its international obligations and would further equip the students with basic
knowledge and skills to understand environmental issues.
• To make the students aware about the provisions under the Indian Constitution for
protection of environment and the various legislative measures. It also provides an
opportunity to the students to understand the activist role played by Indian Judiciary in
protection of environment and evolution of different principles.
• A spirit of inquiry to explore the development of Indian environmental law and various
legislations and its application in India for the protection of environment.
• Awareness regarding the problem of environmental pollution and Law as a means of
prevention of environmental pollution and protection of environment.
• Students will get the knowledge about the Environment (protection) Act, powers of
central government and state government to make laws and Environment Tribunals.

Module- I: Environmental Law: International and National Perspective (Lectures - 10)

1. Introduction:Meaning, Definition and Concept of Environment - Components of

Environment, Biosphere and Ecosystem, Types of Environment.
2. Concept of Pollution – Sources of Pollution, Types of Pollution, and Effects of Pollution.
3. International Principles on Environmental Law
i. Sustainable Development -Meaning and Scope
ii. Precautionary Principle
iii. Polluter pays Principle
iv. Public Trust Doctrine
4. Constitutional Provision
i. Right to Wholesome Environment - Evolution and Application
 ii. Development of Fundamental Right to Environment - Judicial Role, Expansion of Locus
Standi, Constitutional Remedy for Protection of Environment, Dynamic Interpretation of
Article 21, 14 & 19 of the Constitution
iii. Environment Protection through Public Interest Litigation

Module II: Prevention and Control of Water and Air Pollution (Lectures - 10)

1. . The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

i. Water Pollution - Definition
ii. Central and State Pollution Control Boards - Constitution, Powers and Functions
iii. Water Pollution Control Areas
iv. Sample of effluents -Procedure; Restraint order
v. Consent requirement - Procedure, Grant/Refusal, Withdrawal
vi. Citizen Suit Provision
2. . Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
i. Air Pollution - Definition
ii. Central and State Pollution Control Boards - Constitution, Powers and functions
iii. Air Pollution Control Areas
iv. Consent Requirement -Procedure, Grant/Refusal, Withdrawal v. Sample of effluents -Procedure
v. Restraint order
vi. Citizen Suit Provision

Module-III: Protection of Forests and Wild Life (Lectures - 10)

A. Protection of Forest
i. Importance of Forest, its kinds and the need for its Conservation
ii. Indian Forest Act, 1927 and its Salient Features
iii. Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and its Salient Features
iv. Judicial Approach for Forest Conservation.

B. Protection of Wild Life

i. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972
ii. Authorities to be appointed and constituted under the Act
iii. Sanctuaries and National Parks, Licensing of Zoos and Parks
iv. Hunting of Wild Animals and other Offences against Wild Life
v. Protection of Specified Plants
vi. Trade or Commerce in wild animals, animal articles and trophies and its
prohibition.

Module-IV: General Environmental Legislations (Lectures - 10)

1. Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986

i. Meaning of 'Environment', 'Environment Pollutant', 'Environment Pollution'
ii. Powers and Functions of Central Government
iii. Citizen Suit Provision
2. Principle of 'No fault' and 'Absolute Liability'
i. Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
ii. The National Environment Tribunal Act, 1995
4. National Green Tribunal Act 2010- An Appraisal
Suggested Readings:

1. ShyamDiwan, Armin Rosencranz,Environmental Law & Policy in India.

2. P. Leelakrishnan,Environmental Law in India.
3. Gurdip Singh,Environmental Law in India.
4. Paras Diwan, PeeyushiDiwan,Environmental Administration, Law and Judicial Attitude.
5. S.C. Shastri, Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
6. MaheshwaraSwamy, Textbook on Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Asia Law House, Hyderabad, 2008.
7. S. Shantakumar, Introduction to Environmental Law, (2nd Edn.), Wadhwa& Company, Nagpur, 2005.
8. S. R. Myneni, Environmental Law Asia Law House, Hyderabad.

Essential Case Laws:

1. Municipal Council, Ratlam vs. Vardichand (1980 (4) SCC 162
2. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra, Dehradun vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (AIR 1988 SC 2187).
3.Subhash Kumar vs. State of Bihar (AIR 1991 SC 420).
4.T. Damodar Rao vs. The Special Officer, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad (AIR 1987 AP 171).
5.A.P. Pollution Control (II) vs. Prof. M. V. Nayadu, (1999) 2 SCC 718; (2001) 2 SCC62.
6.Olga Tellis vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation (AIR 1986 SC 180).
7.BanvasiSeva Ashram vs. State of Uttar Pradesh (AIR 1987 SC 374).
8.State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Raj Narain (AIR 1975 SC 865).
9. Reliance Petrochemicals Ltd. vs. Proprietors of Indian Express Newspapers Bombay Pvt. Ltd. (AIR 1989
SC 190).
10. M.C. Mehta vs. Kamal Nath (AIR 2000 SC 1997)
11. M/s Abhilash Textiles v. Rajkot Municipal Corprn., AIR 1988 Guj. 57
12. Indian Council for Enviro-Legal Action v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 1446
13.Vellore Citizen Welfare Forum v. Union of India, AIR 1996 SC 2715 79
14. Narmada BachaoAndolen v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 3751 8.
15. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 2002 SC 1696
16. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1037
17. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1115
18. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 965
19. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 982
20. M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1086
21.M.C. Mehta v. Union of India, 1998 (4) SCALE 196
22.T.N. GodavarmanThirumulkpad v. Union of India, AIR 1998 SC 769.
23.S. Jagannath v. Union of India, AIR 1997 SC 811
Semester-VII

LB-706 Credits -04

LABOUR LAW-I (Minimum Lectures-40)
 Course Objective

The scope and ambit of this paper is very wide and is touching the lives of millions of people in the
country and this subject focuses on various aspects of management relation and dispute settlement
bodies and techniques. This paper is divided into two parts: Labour Law I and Labour Law II. Trade Union
Act, Industrial Employment Standing Orders Act and Industrial Disputes Act are the major legislations
which have been put in Labour Law I to establishes the industrial relationship in the country and protect
the workers against exploitation by employers.

Course Outcome

1. The students will be able to understand the legal provisions of the Trade Union Act,
1926.
2. To familiarize the students with the need for providing uniform statutory conditions of
service in the form of certified Standing orders under the Industrial Employment
(Standing Orders) Act.
3. The Students will be able to understand the settlement of industrial disputes through
conciliation, voluntary arbitration and compulsory adjudication.

Module -I: Trade Union Act 1926 (Lectures - 10)

i. Historical development of Trade Union in India

ii. Definition and concept of trade union, trade dispute and workman
iii. Registration of trade unions, rights and liabilities of registered Trade Union
iv. Mode of registration
v. Powers and duties of Registrar
vi. Immunity of registered Trade Union
vii. Cancellation and dissolution of trade union
viii. Amalgamation and dissolution of trade union
ix. Recognition of trade union
x. Collective bargaining
Module- II: The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 (Lectures - 10)

i. Concept, nature, scope and objectives of standing orders

ii. Conditions for Certification process:
iii. Reasonableness of standing Orders
iv. Certification of Standing orders
v. Modification and temporary application of model Standing Orders
vi. Powers of Certifying officers and Appellate Authority
vii. Penalties and procedure

Module-III: Industrial Dispute Act, 1947 (Lectures - 10)

i. Concept of Appropriate Government, Workman, Industry, Industrial dispute and

individual disputes.
ii. Industrial Dispute Settlement Machineries: Works Committee, Conciliation Machinery,
Court of Enquiry
 iii. Adjudication - Labour Court, Tribunal and National Tribunal and Voluntary Arbitration,
Reference of dispute to Board, Courts or Tribunals
iv. Unfair Labour Practice

Module- IV: Instruments of Economic Coercion (Lectures-10)

i. Strike and Lockout: Definition, justification, types of strike, Rights to strike and Lock-
out, Prohibition of strikes and lock-outs in public utility service, illegal strike and lock
out, Lay-off and Retrenchment Transfer and closure

Suggested readings:
Text Books:
1. S.C. Srivastava- Industrial Relations and Labour Law
2. O.P. Malhotra- Industrial Disputes Act
3. Dr. G V Goswami,- Labour Industrial Laws
4. K M Pillai- Labour and Industrial Law
5. Prof. S N Dhyani,- Trade Unions and the Right to Strike
6. S N Mishra- Labour and Industrial Laws
References:
1. P. k. Padhi- Labour and Industrial Laws
2. P. L. Malik- Handbook of labour and Industrial Law

Essential Case Laws

1. K Ghosh vs Ex Joseph AIR 1963 SC 812

2. Bangalore water supply & Sewage Board vs A Rajappa AIR 1978 SC 548.
3. State of UP vs J P Singh (2005) 5SCC 1
4. Gujrat Steel Tubes Ltd vs Gujrat Steel Tubes Mazdoor Sabha 1980 2 SCC 593.
5. Central Province Transport Services Ltd. Nagpur Vs Raghunath Gopal AIR 1957 SC 104
6. Hussainbhai Vs Alfath Factory Tezhilai Factory Union AIR 1978 SC 1410
7. ArkalGovindRajrao Vs Ciba Geigy India Ltd (1985) 3 SCC 371
8. National Engineering Industries Ltd Vs KishanBhageria 1988 AIR 329
9. Shashi Kant Upadhayay v. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd., (1995) 71 F.L.R.
544 (All]
10. Standard Vacuum Refining Co. of India Ltd. v. Its Workmen, AIR 1960 SC 948
11. Kurushetra University Vs Prithvi Singh 2018 LLR 371 (SC)
12. National Kamgar Union Vs. Karan Rader Pvt. Ltd Ors 2018 LLR 159 (SC).
Semester VIII
 Semester VIII
LB-801 Credits: 4
Subject: Company Law (Minimum Lectures-40)

Course Objective

In the present scenario, trade and commerce has become an integrate part of society. Every person is
affected by trade related activities either directly or indirectly. Hence, with that aspect in mind this
course has been designed with the purpose to familiarize the students with the basic tenants of
Corporate Law and develop their legal acumen to analyse the provisions of law.

Course Outcome

The proposed outcome of this course is as follows:

1. To acquaint the students with the legal provisions, guidelines and case laws on the
subject of corporate law.
2. To familiarize them with the procedure of documentation for a company.
3. To inform the students of their rights and duties under the Companies Act.
4. To develop the ability to efficiently identify and apply the provisions of law in realistic
scenarios.

Module-1: Formation, Registration and Incorporation of Company (Lectures-10)

i. Meaning of Corporation
ii. Nature and Kinds of Companies
iii. Company’s Constitutional Documents
iv. Promoters
v. Mode and Consequence of Incorporation
vi. Uses and Abuses of Corporate form

Module-II: Capital Formation and its Regulation (Lectures-10)

i. Prospectus
ii. Nature and classification of Company Securities
iii. Share Capital of Company
iv. Issue and Transfer of Shares

Module-III: Corporate Administration (Lectures-10)

i. Board of Directors
ii. Directors and Other Key Managerial Personnel
iii. Meetings
iv. Prevention of Operation and Mismanagement

Module-IV: Winding up of Companies (Lectures-10)

 i. Concept of Winding Up
ii. Kinds, Consequences and reasons of Winding Up
iii. Adjudicatory Bodies
iv. Corporate Social Responsibility
Suggested Readings:

1. Paul L. Davies, Gower and Davies Principles of Modern Company Law (Latest Edition).
2. Avtar Singh, Company Law, (2015).
3. Taxmann’s Company Law and Practice, (23rd Edition), (2013).
4. Halsbury’s Laws of India, Vol. 27, LexisNexis.

Essential Case Law

1. Solomon v. Solomon & Co. Ltd. (1897) A.C. 22 (H.L)
2. State Trading Corporation v. CTO, air 1963 sc 811
3. R.C. Cooper v. Union of India (1970) 3 SCR 530
4. Ashbury Railway Carriage and Iron Co. Ltd. v. Riche (1875)
5. Royal British Bank v. Torquand (1856) 119 ER 886
6. Cotmon v. Brougham, (1918) All ER Rep. 265 (HL)
7. Percival v. Wright (1902) 2 Ch. 421
8. Burland v. Earle (1902) AC 83
9. Foss v. Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461
10. German Date Coffee Co., In Re (1882) 20 Ch. D. 169
Semester VIII
LB 802 Credits: 04
Subject: Labour Law-II (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

The paper is to focus on wage policies, compensation for learn caused during the course of employment
and working conditions of employees.

Course Outcome

1. The students will be able to understand the concept of wages, the provisions of regular
and prompt payment of wages and to prevent unauthorized deductions and arbitrary fines
from the wages.
2. The student will be able to understand the measures which can used to tackle income and
labour market inequality including social transfers, and creating an enabling environment
for sustainable enterprises.
Module- I: Minimum Wages Act, 1948 (Lectures - 10)

i. Object & Scope of Minimum Wages Act, 1948;

ii. Theories and Concept of Wages
iii. Definition, Concepts of Minimum, Fair and Living Wages,
iv. Methods of Wage Fixation & Revision of rates of Wages
v. Constitutionality of Minimum wages Act,Working Hours and Determination of Wages
and Claim etc.
vi. Authority- Appointment and Powers under the Act.
vii. Penalties and punishment for certain Offences;

Module -II: Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (Lectures - 10)

i. Object, scope and application of the Act

ii. Definition of wage
iii. Responsibility for payment of wages
iv. Fixation of wage period
v. Time of payment of wage
vi. Deductions which may be made from wages
vii. Maximum amount of deduction

Module-III: Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 (Lectures - 10)

i. Definition of Dependent, workman, partial disablement and total disablement

 ii. Employer's liability for compensation
a) Scope of arising out of and in the course of employment
b) Doctrine of notional extension
c) When employeris not liable
d) Employer's Liability when contractor is engaged

Module -IV: Factories Act 1948 (Lectures-10)

i. Concept of Factory, Manufacturing Process, Worker and Occupier

ii. General Duties of Occupier
iii. Measures to be taken in factories for health, safety and welfare of workers.
iv. Working hours of adults
v. Employment of Young Person and Children
vi. Annual Leave with Wages
vii. Authorities and Penalties under the Act

Suggested Readings:

1. S C Srivastava , Commentaries on Factories Act 1948

2. H L Kumar- Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923.
3. K.D. Srivastava- Payment of Wages Act.
4. P K Padhi- Labour and Industrial Laws
References:

1. Khan & Khan- Labour Law

2. K.D. Srivastava- Payment of Bonus Act
3. H L Kumar - Labour laws : Everybody should know
4. H L. Kumar -Checklist obligation of employers under labour laws
5. G B. Pai- Labour law in India
6. H. K. Saharay- Industrial and labour laws of India
7. S C. Srivastava, Industrial relations and labour laws
Essential Case Law
1. Air India Statutory Corporation Vs United Labour Union AIR 1997 SC 645.
2. LIC of India Vs consumer Education and Research Center AIR 1995SC 1811.
3. DPL Narain Vs State of UP AIR 1954 SC 224.
4. B V Kapoor Vs State of Tamil Nadu 2001 7SCC 231.
5. BandhuaMuktiMorcha Vs UOI AIR 1984 SC 802.
6. Pratap Singh Vs State of Punjab AIR 1964 SS 72.
7. Subhash Kumar Vs State of Bihar AIR 1991 420.
8. Namarda Bachao Andolan Vs UOI (2000) 10SCC 604
9. Air India Cabin Crew Association Vs Yeshwinee Merchant 2003 8 ILD 1(SC).
10. Leela Vs State of Kerela (2004) 102 KLT 207.
Semester VIII
LB-804 Credits: 4
SUBJECT: Alternate Dispute Resolution System Minimum Lectures: 40

Course Objective

The Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanism evolved against the conventional method of dispute
settlement by courts. Over the years, individuals and corporations have realized the advantages of
adopting various ADR mechanisms against the conventional method of litigation. Therefore, the
importance of this paper has increased in leaps and bounds and so the purpose of this paper is to ensure
that students get insightful knowledge about this emerging area in the arena of dispute resolution.

Course Outcome

This course tends to achieve the following out comes:

1. To ensure that students are well acquainted with the various methods of dispute
resolution.
2. To familiarize them with the various legal provisions and case laws relating to the paper
ADR.
3. To develop their legal acumen so that they can help their clients and society select and
employ the most effective, just and human methods of dispute settlement.

Module-I (Lectures-8)
Introduction
i. Concept of ADR
ii. History of ADR
iii. Legal Service Authority Act
iv. Ombudsman- Lok Pal and Lokayukta
v. Lok Adalat

Module-II (Lectures-10)
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
i. Definitions
ii. Arbitration Agreement
iii. Arbitral Tribunal
iv. Conduct of Proceedings
v. Arbitral Awards

Module-III (Lectures-8)
Enforcement of Foreign Award
i. New York Convention
ii. Geneva Convention

Module-IV (Lectures-8)
Conciliation
i. Definitions
 ii. Appointment of Conciliator
iii. Role of Conciliator
iv. Conciliation Proceedings

Suggested Readings

1. International Dispute Settlement by J.G. Merrills, (6th ed.), Cambridge University Press,
2017.
2. Alternate Dispute Resolution by Madabhushi Sridhar, (1st ed.), LexisNexis Publication.
3. Law and Practice of Alternate Dispute Resolution in India- A Detailed Analysis by
Anirban Chakraborty, LexisNexis Publication, 2016.
4. Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation by P C Markanda, Naresh Markanda and
Rajesh Markanda, (9th ed.), LexisNexis Publication, 2016.
5. Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (Set of 2 Volumes) by Justice R S Bachawat, (6th
ed.), LexisNexis Publication, 2017.
6. Arbitration and Conciliation, C R Dutta, LexisNexis Publication.

Semester VII
LB-805: Credit: 04 Subject:
Interpretation of Statutes and Principle of Legislation
(Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

Statutory interpretation is the process by which legislative instruments are given meaning so that they
can be understood and applied. This subject will systematically examine the body of law that is relevant
when determining the intention of Parliament as expressed in legislative instruments. The rules,
approaches and practices required by statute or developed at common law are considered and applied
to both state and federal legislation. In addition to developing students? interpretation skills the subject
will also focus on legal research and opinion writing.

Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
1. Know what are the techniques adopted by courts in construing statutes.
2. The importance of the law making process in the present context
3. What are the matters to be reckoned with by legislature while enacting laws?
4. Understand and analyze the judicial interpretation, construction of words, phrases and expressions.

Module I – Introduction & General Principles of Interpretation (Lectures - 10)

i. Meaning and scope of Interpretation

ii. Difference between interpretation and Construction
iii. litera legis and litera logic
iv. Harmonious Construction
v. Mischief Rule
vi. Golden Rule as a modification of Literal Rule

Module II – Aids of Interpretation & Operation of Statutes (Lectures - 10)

i. Internal Aids to the Interpretation
ii. External Aids to the Interpretation
iii. Meaning of Statute and Legislation
iv. Prospective and Retrospective operation of Statutes
v. Amendment and Repeal of Statutes

Module III – Strict Construction of Statutes & Interpretation of Constitution

(Lectures - 10)
i. Interpretation of Taxing Statute
ii. Interpretation of Penal Statute
iii. Interpretation of the Constitution

Module IV – Maxims of Interpretation (Lectures - 10)

i. ut res magis valeat quam pereat
 ii. noscitur a sociis
iii. ejusdem generis
iv. Expressio unius est Exclusio alterius
v. Contemporanea Exposito Est Optima et fortissimo in lege
vi. The General Clauses Act, 1897

Suggested Readings:
1. Maxwell - Interpretation of Statutes
2. Mathur, D. N. - Interpretation of Statutes
3. Bhattacharya, T. - Interpretation of Statutes
4. Singh, G.P. - Interpretation of Statutes
5. Bindra, N.S. - Interpretation of Statutes
6. Swaroop, Jagdish - Interpretation of Statutes

Essential Case Law

1. A. H. Wadia v. Commissioner of Income Tax, 1949 FC 18
2. Atiabari Tea Company v. State of Assam, AIR. 1961 SC 232
3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerela, AIR. 1973 SC 1461
4. Jolly George Varghese v. Bank of Cochin, AIR. 1980 SC 470
5. Assistant Collector of Custom v. Sitaram, AIR. 1966 SC 955
6. Spicer v. Holt, (1976) 3 All ER 71
7. S. Nagraj v. B. R. Vasudeva Murthy, (2010) 3 SCC 353
8. Union of India v. Purushottam (2015) 3 SCC 779

The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.

Semester VIII
LB-8061 Credits: 4
Subject: Tax Law (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

The foundation of a strong economy is dependent on a efficient legal system. In order to maintain that
efficiency it is necessary that the legal minds of this country are well acquainted with the diverse socio-
economic conditions here. Keeping that goal in mind, this course has been designed in such a manner so
as to ensure that the students are well versed with the basic tenants of direct and indirect tax and apply
that knowledge in the legal career in years to come.

Course Outcome

The following are the proposed outcome of this course:

5. To acquaint the students with the legal provisions, guidelines and case laws on the
subject of tax law.
6. To familiarize them with the procedure of filing income tax returns and the basic
concepts of Goods and Service Tax Act, 2016.
7. To inform the students of their rights and duties under the Income Tax Act.
8. To develop the ability to efficiently identify and apply the provisions of law in realistic
scenarios.

Module I (Lectures-10)
Introduction
i. Concept of Tax and Kinds of Taxes
ii. Direct Tax
iii. Incomes which do not form part of total Income

Module II: (Lectures-12)

Heads of Income
i. Salaries
ii. Income from House Property
iii. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession
iv. Capital Gains
v. Income from Other Sources

Module III (Lectures-12)

Indirect Tax
i. Introduction to Goods and Service Tax Act
ii. Definitions
iii. Administration
iv. Levy and Collection of Tax
v. Registration
vi. Offences and Penalties

Module IV (Lectures-10)
Assessment and Tax Authorities
i. Assessment Procedure
ii. Types of Assessment
iii. Tax Authorities

Suggested Readings:

1. Singhania, Student Guide to Income Tax, Taxmann (2016)

2. Dinesh Ahuja and Ravi Gupta, Systematic Approach to Income Tax (2017)
3. Ramesh Sharma, Supreme Court on Direct Taxes (2013)
4. Kanga and Palkiwala, The Law and Practice of Income Tax (2012)GST Law and
Procedure, Taxman

Semester VIII
LB-8062 Credits -04
Subject: Banking and Insurance Law (Minimum Lectures-40)

Course Objective

In this paper the students will be taught the kinds of banks, their functions, and relationship with
customers and the banking frauds, law relating to recovery of debts due to banks recovery of debts.
Kinds of insurance and the body regulating the insurance sector will also be taught.

Course Outcome

1. The conceptual and legal parameters including the judicial interpretation of banking law.
2. New emerging dimension in banking systems including e- commerce and e- banking.
3. Develop skills to facilitate insurance product, cost and pricing, marketing and
distribution.
Module- I: Banking System in India (Lectures - 12)

i. Evolution of Banking System and its history in India

ii. Banking Regulation Laws
iii. Structure and Functions of Banking Institutions: Different kinds of Banks viz Central
Bank, Commercial Bank, Co-operative Banks, Specialized Banks, Regional Rural Banks,
NABARD and their respective functions.
iv. Commercial Banks: Structure and functions
v. Systems of Banking: Unit Banking, Branch Banking, Group banking and Chain Banking

Module - II: Relationship between Bankers and Customer (Lectures - 10)

i. Legal Character of Banker and Customer Relationship

ii. Rights and Duties of Bankers
iii. Rights and Duties of Customers
iv. Principles of good Lending
v. Social Control of Banks
vi. Controlling functions of RBI over Banking and Non-Banking Companies

Module- III: Emerging Dimension in India (Lectures - 08)

1. E- Commerce
2. E-banking
i. Automatic Teller Machine
ii. Smart Cards
iii. Credit Cards
iv. Debit Cards

Module - IV: Insurance Law (Lectures - 10)

 1. History and Growth of Insurance Business in India
2. Meaning of Insurance and Nature of Insurance Contracts
3. Kinds of Insurance:
i. Life Insurance
ii. Medi claim
iii. Property Insurance
iv. Fire Insurance
v. Motor Vehicles Insurance
vi. General Principle of Insurance

Suggested Readings:

1. Sharma and Nainta- Banking Law & Negotiable Instruments Act –

2. R.P. Namita- Banking System, Frauds and Legal Control
3. M.N. Mishra- Law of Insurance
4. C. Rangarajan- Handbook of Insurance and Allied Laws

References:

1. M.L. Tanna- Banking Law & Practice in India

2. R N Chaudhary- Banking Laws
3. UjjwalaShahi- Banking in India: Past, Present & Future
4. Haring and Eveanly- General Principles of Insurance

Semester VIII
LB-8063 Credits: 04
Subject – International Trade Law (Minimum Lectures- 40)

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to introduce the subject to the students with special reference to India’s
role and place in the multilateral trading represented by the WTO. In this course students will study both
international trade, the exchange across national borders of goods, services and factors, and the impact
of this trade on domestic and global economies, the significant pressures in the world economy and the
proliferation of regional trade arrangements in various parts of the world. A special emphasis in this
course is placed on trade issues in developing economies and the close relationship between direct
investment and international trade.

Course Outcomes
Students will acquire theoretical knowledge and will be expected to have:

• Gained a knowledge of where international trade fits in our national economy and the global
economy, through the review of several basic concepts in economics and international
economics;
• Acquired a broad basis in the concept of global trade and its rationale;
• Developed an understanding of the process of globalisation of production and markets, with
international trade as a major component of this process;
• Gained an insight into the main trade policy instruments implemented by various governments
of the world with a view to exercising their stabilisation role in the operation of their national
economies;
• Acquired comprehension of recent trends in international trade in goods and services and the
main reasons for such trends;
• Developed some mastery in assessing the impact of government trade policies on trade flows at
national and company level;
• Gained an understanding of multilateral and regional trade arrangements, as well as the
international financial framework in which small and large firms operate;
• Developed a better knowledge about the process of regional trade integration confronting
developing countries;
• Acquired a deeper awareness of the direct relationship between foreign direct investment and
international trade, and;
• Developed competencies that will allow students to contribute to the formulation of
appropriate trade strategies.
Module –I (Lecture 10)

i. Historical introduction of WTO

ii. General agreement on tariffs and trade ( GATT)
iii. World Trade Organisation (WTO)
iv. Agreement on Agriculture
v. Agreement on technical barriers to Trade

Module – II (Lecture 10)

i. Agreement on sanitary and Phytosanitary measures
ii. Anti-dumping Agreement
iii. Agreement on safeguards

Module – III (Lecture 10)

i. Agreement on trade related aspect of investment measures
ii. General agreement on trade in services
iii. Documents used in international trade
iv. payments in international trade

Module –IV (Lecture 10)

i. International commercial Dispute
ii. Dispute settlement procedure under WTO
iii. Enforcement Remedies

Suggested Readings
1. International Trade law,Routledge publisher, Indira car
2. International Trade law, Allahabad Law Agency, Dr. S. R. Myneni
3. International Trade law, Universal law publication , Niharika Vij

Essential Case Law

1. Canada- Autos case Ds139,142
2. Colombia- ports of entry case Ds366
3. EC- Tariff preference case Ds246
4. Japan – Alcohol case Ds8,10,11
5. EC – Asbestos case Ds135
6. US- Gasoline case Ds2
 Semester VIII
LB-8064 Credit-04
Subject- Election Law (Minimum Lectures- 40)

Course Objective
This course will examine the law - constitutional and statutory governing the political and electoral
process in India. The main object is to acquaint the students with the election laws governing the
elections to the Houses of the Parliament and the State legislatures as well as to the offices of President
and Vice-President, analyze lacuna within among the election law and available remedies and to suggest
reformation in present election law and procedure.

Course Outcomes
Students graduating with Election Law will be able to:
• Understand and identify the importance of election in a democratic country.
• Develop a critical thinking about the development of this branch of law.
• Gain knowledge about the existing legal framework of elections to various democratic
bodies.
• Critically analyse the present regime of laws with reference to the postulate of free and
fair elections as the fundamental point of democracy
• Learn the process of development and reforms in the field of election laws.

Module - I: (Lectures 10)

1. Election: Meaning and Process
2. Constitutional Mandate
3. Laws governing elections
4. Election disputes
i. Challenge to Election: Whom and How to Made
ii. Forum for filing Election Petition
iii. Parties to Election Petition
iv. Contents of Election Petition
v. Grounds of Challenge to Election
vi. Trial of Election Petition
vii. Recriminatory Petition
viii. Withdrawal, Abetment and Appeal
5. Election to the Offices of the President and Vice President

Module-II (Lectures 10)

1. Election Commission
i. Composition
ii. Functions
iii. Powers
2. Delimitation of Constituencies
 3. Preparation and Revision of Electoral Rolls

Module-III (Lectures 10)

1. Meaning and Distinction Between Qualification and Disqualification

2. Nomination and Candidature
i. Meaning of Valid Nomination
ii. Procedure for Filing of Nomination Security Deposits etc.
iii. Grounds of Rejection of and Withdrawal of Nominations
3. Qualifications and Disqualifications Provisions under Indian Constitution and the Representation
of Peoples’ Act, 1951
4. Disqualifications on Convictions under the Representation of Peoples’ Act, 1951
5. Disqualifications of sitting members
6. Voters Right to Information
7. Anti Defection Law (Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India)
8. Office of Profit

Module – IV (Lectures 10)

1. Corrupt Practices in the Election Law
i. Meaning and Distinction between Corrupt Practices and Electoral Offences
ii. Substantive Corrupt Practice: Bribery, Undue Influence, Character, Assassination of
Candidates, Appeal on the Grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, etc. 106
iii. Needs of Educational Qualification for Candidates
iv. Criminalization of Politics
v. Election Expenses
vi. Model Code of Conduct
vii. Use of Government/Private Electronic Media and Social Media by Political Parties
viii. Opinion and Exit Polls
ix. Defacement of Public and Private Properties
2. Electoral Offences
3. Reservation for Women in Parliament and State Legislatures

Bare Acts:
1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951
2. The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952
3. The Election Commission (Condition of service of Election Commissioners and
Transaction of Business) Act, 1991
4. The Delimitation Act, 2002.

Suggested Readings:
1. Manual of Election Law in India -Dev Inder
2. Chawla's Elections Law & Practice-P.C. Jain & Kiran Jain.
Essential Case Law
1. N.P. Poonuswami v. Returning Officer, AIR 1952 SC 64
2. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner, AIR 1978 SC 851
3. Election Commissioner v. Shivaji, (1988) 1 SCC 277
4. K. Jyoti Basu v. Debi Goshal, AIR 1982 SC 983
5. T.N. Seshan v. Union of India & Others, 1995 (4) SCC 611
6. S.S. Dhanoa v. Unionof India, AIR 1991 SC 1745
7. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1918
8. A.C.Jose v. Sivan Pillai and others, AIR 1984 SC 921
9. Kanhiya Lal Omar v.R.K.Trivedi, AIR 1986 SC 111
10. Guru Gobinda Basu v. Shankari Prasad, AIR 1968 SC 254
11. Joti Prasad v. Kalka Prasad, AIR 1962 All. 128
12. Ashok K. Bhattacharya v. Ajay Biswas, 1985 (1) SCC 151
13. L.P. Sahi v. Bateshwar Prasad, AIR 1966 SC 580
14. Kanappa R. Nadgonda v. Vishvanath Reddy, AIR 1969 SC 447
15. Kihota Hollohon v. Zachilhu, AIR 1993 SC 412
16. Rangilal Choudhary v. Dahu Sah & Others, AIR 1962 SC 1248
17. Lalji Bhai v. Vinod Chandra, AIR 1963 Guj. 297
18. N.T. Veluswami v. RajaNainer AIR 1959 SC 422
19. Vashist Narain Sharma v. Dev Chandra, AIR 1954 SC 513
20. Cheddi Ram v. Jhilmit Ram AIR 1984 SC 146
21. Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms and Anr., AIR 2002 SC2112
22. People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) v. Union of India, AIR 2003 SC 2363
23. Dev Kanta Barooch v. Golak Chandra Baruah & Others AIR 1970 SC 1231
24. Narbada Prasad v. Chhagan Lal, AIR 1969 SC395
25. Krishan Kumar v. Krishan Gopal AIR 1965 SC 141
26. S. Harcharan Singh v. S. Sajjan Singh 1985 (1) SCC 370
27. Dr. Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo v. Prabhakar Kashinath Kunte, AIR 1996 SC 1113
28. Manohar Joshi v. Niten Bhaurao Patil AIR 1996 SC 796
Semester IX
Semester IX
LB-901 Credits:04

Subject: Legal Ethics and Professional Accounting System Court Craft

Minimum Lectures- 40

Course Objectives

As the saying goes in law a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he
only thinks of doing so.

This course is designed with a main purpose of making law students on the verge of completing
their law course to get acquainted with, analyze and critically examine such rules of professional ethics
and conduct. The legal philosophy underlying professional ethics, the rights and concomitant duties of
Advocates and the role played by Bar Councils in regulating legal profession will be the core Module of
the course. Furthermore, the knowledge of responsibilities and sanctions is indispensable for an
advocate to have a better professional career, especially in the present era.

Course Outcomes

This paper covers a wide spectrum of lawyers’ conduct with aim to:

1. To familiarize the students with the legal provisions, guidelines, and judicial decisions on the subject
of professional conduct for lawyers.

2. To acquaint them with the opinions of the Bar Council of India on professional misconduct.

3. To inform students of their Rights as advocates, the concomitant duties and limitations thereof.

4. To develop the ability to efficiently identify ethical issues and dilemmas in realistic scenarios, and to
propose well-reasoned and articulate resolutions to those issues and dilemmas.

Module I (Lectures-6)

i. Introduction: The concept of Professional Ethics in Law

ii. Brief History of Legal Profession in India
iii. The need and necessity of ethics in the legal profession
Module II (Lectures-10)

The Advocates Act, 1961

i. Bar Councils
ii. Functions of State Bar Councils and Functions of Bar Council of India
iii. Admissions and Enrollment of Advocates
iv. Types of Advocates: Senior and other Advocates
v. Disqualification
vi. Right to Practice
vii. Conduct of Advocates and Disciplinary Proceedings

Module III (Lectures-10)

Rights & Interest of Advocates and Limitations thereof:

i. The rights to practice

ii. The right to argue his case
iii. The right over his professional fees
iv. The right to strike
v. The right to take up teaching Law
vi. The limitations of the rights of lawyers including restrictions on advertising, bar from
carrying on other professions, etc.
vii. Restrictions on Senior Advocates

Module IV (Lectures 6)

Standards of Professional Conduct and Etiquette

i. Duty to the Court

ii. Duty to the Client
iii. Duty to the opponent
iv. Duty towards Colleagues
v. Duty in Imparting Training
vi. Duty to render Legal Aid

Module V (Lectures 8)

i. Bench-Bar Relations
ii. Professional Misconduct and relevant case laws with special reference to the Contempt of
Court Act 1971.
iii. Legal Ethics in Present Era
iv. Impact of Globalization on the legal profession

Suggested Readings:

1. Raju Ramachandran, Professional Ethics: Changing Profession and Changing Ethics

(Lexis Nexis, Butterworths).
2. P. Ramanatha Aiyer, Legal & Professional Ethics – Legal Ethics, Duties & Privileges of
a Lawyer (Wadhwa Publications, Nagpur).
3. D.V. SubbaRao, Sanjiva Row’s The Advocates Act, 1961(LexisNexis, Butterworths).
4. Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, Law, Lawyers and Justice (B. R. Publishing Corpn, Delhi).
5. Dr. Kailash Rai, Legal Ethics, Accountancy for Lawyers and Bench Bar Relations,
Central Law Publications.
 6. Yashomati Ghosh, Legal Ethics and the Profession of Law (Lexis Nexis Buttersworth).
7. Raju Ramchandran, Professional Ethics for Lawyers: Changing Profession Changing
Ethics (Lexis Nexis).
8. Nicolson and Webb, Professional Legal Ethics (OUP).

Essential Case Law

1. A.M. Mathur v. Pramod Kumar Gupta 1990 (2) SCC 533.
2. An Advocate v. Bar Council of India, 1989 Supp (2) SCC 25.
3. Anees Ahmed v. University of Delhi, AIR 2002 Del. 440.
4. Bar Council of Maharashtra v. M.V. Dabhulkar 1976 (2) SCR 48.
5. Bhupinder Kumar Sharma v. Bar Assn., Pathankot, (2002) 1 SCC 470 25.
6. C. Ravichandran Iyer v. Justice A.M. Bhattacharjee, (1995) 5 SCC 457.
7. Ex-Capt. Harish Uppal v. Union of India, (2003) 2 SCC 45.
8. Indian Council of Legal Aid v. Bar Council of India, AIR 1995 SC 691.
9. P.D. Gupta v. Ram Murti, (1997) 7 SCC 147 20.
10. R.D. Saxena v. Balram Prasad Sharma, (2000) 7 SCC 264 6 22.
11. Salil Dutta v. T.M. and M.C. (P) Ltd. (1993) 2 SCC 185 17.
12. State of Maharashtra v. Budhikota Subbarao, (1993) 3 SCC 71.
13. T.C. Mathai v. District & Sessions Judge, Thiruvananthapuram, (1999) 3 SCC 614 21.
14. Vikas Deshpande v. Bar Council, AIR 2003 SC 309.

Semester IX
LB-902 Credits: 04 Subject:
Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

By the art of legal drafting) we mean the art of composing or writing all documents which are
either expressly intended to be, or which frequently become the subject of legal interpretation. The
Paper Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing has been included in the syllabus with a view to equip the
students with legal drafting abilities, legal frame work pertaining to the appearances before various
tribunals quasi judicial bodies and the basic understanding of the principles of pleadings. For this
purpose, the course contents of this study material have been so designed as to provide practical
orientation and develop necessary acumenship in drafting legal documents.

Course Outcome
This course is designed to create among the students:
1. Analyze and define the concept of Pleading and various rules of pleading and able to
handle the client during the course of interaction.
2. Articulate the argumentation process and apply the legal drafting abilities during the
appearances before Court and Tribunals
3. Recognize the way to move to the criminal justice system with aid of various complaints.
4. Identify and discuss the various forms of conveyancing deed such as sale deed,
gift, mortgage etc.
5. Apply legal drafting skills and understand practical aspect of registration of such
documents.

Module I - Criminal (Lectures - 10)

i. General principles of drafting in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

ii. First Information Report
iii. Complaint
iv. Framing of Charges
v. Application relating to dispensation of parties and witnesses
vi. Bail Application
vii. Criminal Revision
viii. Criminal Appeal

Module II - Civil (Lectures - 10)

i. General principles of Pleadings in Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

ii. Plaint
iii. Written Statement
iv. Interlocutory Applications
v. Original Petition
 vi. Execution Petition
vii. Memorandum of Civil Appeal
viii. Civil Revision
ix. Petition under Article 226 of The Constitution of India.
x. Petition under Article 32 of The Constitution of India.

Module III - Conveyancing Part – 1 (Lectures - 10)

i. General Rules Relating to Drafting in Conveyancing

ii. Affidavit
iii. Power of Attorney (General)
iv. Power of Attorney (Special)
v. Will
vi. Agreements
Module IV - Conveyancing Part – 2 (Lectures - 10)

i. Sale Deed
ii. Mortgage Deed
iii. Lease Deed
iv. Gift Deed
v. Partnership Deed

Suggested Readings:

1. Chaturvedi, R. N. - Pleading, Drafting & Conveyancing

2. Kafaltiya, A. B. - Pleading, Drafting & Conveyancing
3. Gopal, Shiva - Conveyancing, Precedents & Forms
4. Moga, G. C. - Law of Pleading in India
5. Bindra, N. S. - Pleading and Practice

Essential Case Law

1. Mushir Mohammad Khan v. Sajeda Bano, AIR 2009 SC 1085
2. Pandit Chunchun Jha v. Shaikh Ibadat Ali, AIR 1954 SC 345
3. Kannubhai Chagganlal v. State of Gujarat, (1992) 13 Guj. LR 748
4. Udhav Singh v. Madhav Rao Seindia, AIR 1976 SC 744
5. Haridas v. Godrej Rustom Kermani, (1984) 1 SCC 668
6. Jahuri Sah v. Dwarika Prasad, AIR 1967 SC 109

The students are required to go through recent cases on the topics given under the syllabus.

Semester IX
LB-903: Credit: 04
Subject: Legal Writing and Research Methodology (Minimum Lectures: 40)
Course Objective

The objective of the course is to understand the basics of legal writing and its significance, enable the
student to use the scientific tools and techniques in research and as well as to write a research project
on any legal problem, issue or topic.

Course Outcomes

The student will be able to apply the scientific tools and technique in their research. They will learn to
access the online resources as well as other library resources in their research. The student will be able
to write a research project on any given topic.

Module I (Lectures - 10)

1. Research: meaning, objectives and significance

2. Criteria of Good Research
3. Various kinds of research: qualitative, quantitative, doctrinal, and non-doctrinal.

Module II (Lectures - 10)

1. Legal Research and its types

2. Research process
3. Legal materials

Module III (Lectures - 10)

1. Use of internet in research

2. Searching the library catalogue
3. Citation

Module IV (Lectures - 10)

1. Use of E-Resources in research

2. Abbreviation and quotation
3. How to write a research project

Suggested Readings:
1. Blaxter, L, C Hughes & M Tight. How to Research (Buckingham: Open University Press).
ISBN: 0-335-19452-4
2. Buckley, P & D Clark. Rough guide to the Internet (London: Rough Guides). ISBN: 1-
84353-338-3
3. Calishain, T. Web search garage (Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall). ISBN: 0-13-147148-1
4. Clinch, P. Using a law library : a student's guide to legal research skills (London:
Blackstone). ISBN: 1-84174-029-2

Semester IX
LB-905 Credits-4
Subject: Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Minimum Lectures 40)

Course Objective

Human Rights are rights inherent to all human beings whatever our nationality, place of
birth ,class, caste, creed, sex, origin, colour, religion, language or any other status. Objective of the
course is to provide knowledge to students regarding the meaning and concept of human rights and its
historical development till date. It also deals with the role of international statutory bodies in the
protection of human rights and the provisions in Indian Constitution and domestic laws for the
protection of human rights. The course is designed to cover the concept of Humanitarian law and the
various national and international agencies for the protection of human rights.

Course Outcome

The Course will enable the student to develop a strong understanding of human rights law at
domestic, regional and international levels. The student can apply the knowledge of human rights to
their respective fields of work, be it academics, policy makers or activists.

Module I- (Lectures-10)

i. Definition of Human Rights : Meaning and Concept.

ii. History and Development of Human Rights: Ancient, Medieval and Modern times.
iii. Sources of Human Rights Law
iv. Human Values: Liberty, Equality and Justice.
v. Human Rights and Indian Constitution

Module II- (Lectures-10)

i. United Nations Charter and Human Rights.

ii. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
iii. International Covenants on Human Rights:
a) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), 1966
b) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESC), 1966
iv. Regional Conventions on Human Rights

Module III- (Lectures-10

i.Implementation of Human Rights

a) International Human Rights Council
b) Human Rights Committee (CCPR) under ICCPR
c) Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) under ICESCR.
ii. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
a) National Human Rights Commission
b) State Human Rights Commissions

Module IV- (Lectures-10)

 i. Introduction to International Humanitarian law.
ii. History and development of International Humanitarian Law.
iii. War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity
iv. Vulnerable groups and human rights.

Suggested Readings

1. Alston, Phillip- The United Nations and Human Rights, Clarendon Press, London, 1995.
2. Basu, D.D – Human Rights in Constitutional Law, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1994.
3. S.K.Kapoor- Human Rights under International and Indian Law, Central Law Agency,
Allahabad, 1999.
4. Paramjit S. Jaswal, Nishtha Jaswal- Human Rights and Law, APH Publishing, New
Delhi, 1996.
5. Justice Palok Basu, Law relating to protection of Human Rights, Modern Law
Publications, Allahabad, 2002.
6. H.O.Agrawal- Human Rights, Central Law Publications, Allahabad, 201
7. Bajwa GS And DK Bajwa, Human Rights in India: Implementation and violations, DK
Publishers 1996
8. Sehgal BP Singh, Human Rights in India problems and perspectives, Deep and deep
publication New Delhi 1999.
9. S.K.Awasthi and RP katariya, Law Relating to Human Rights , Orient Publications ,New
Delhi 2000

Semester IX
LB-9061 Credits-04
Subject: Criminology and Penology (Minimum Lectures 40)
Course Objective

Criminology is a socio-legal subjects its deals with the concept of crimes, causes of crimes and its
prevention. Its also covers the subject relating to statutory bodies established for the prevention of
crime and punishment and reformation of criminals. The course includes concept of punishment and its
forms and concept of Capital Punishment and also Parole and Probation of offenders in India and other
countries of World.

Course Outcome

The student will be able to understand the concept of Crimes,its causes and various forms of
crime. They can analyse the relevancy and adequacy of various forms of Punishment Ptrescribed by
Indian law, The Prison system in India and reforms needed if any.

Module I- (Lectures-10)
i. Definition of Criminology
ii. Concept of Crimes : Social, Psychological and legal Approaches.
iii. Nature and Scope of Criminology.
iv. Relevance of Criminology to Contemporary Society.
Module II- (Lectures-10
i. School of Criminology
a) Pre-classical School
b) Classical School
c) Neo-Classical School
d) Positive School
ii. Socio-Economic Crimes
a) White collar Crimes
b) Drug Abuse
c) Crimes against Women and Children
iii. Sociological Theory of Crime

Module III- (Lectures-10)

i. Punishment : Concept and Theories
ii. Deterrent Theory
iii. Retributive Theory
iv. Preventive Theory
v. Reformative Theory
vi. Forms of Punishment and Judicial Sentences.
vii. Capital punishment

Module IV- (Lectures-10)

i. Prison Administration
ii. Concept of Open Prison
 iii. Parole and Probation of offenders
iv. Custodial Violence and Prison Reforms.

Suggested Readings-

1. Sutherland and Crssey – Principles of Criminology

2. Ahmed Siddique – Criminology, Penology & Victimology
3. Mrs. Vedkumari - Juvenile Justice
4. Ram Ahuja - Criminology
5. N.V. Paranjape- Criminology, Penology with Victimology
6. Kelly Erailing Dee Wood Harper: Fundamental of Criminology, New Dimensions
7. Larry J. Siegel- Criminology Iheroics, Patterns and Typologies
8. Mark M. Lanier: Essentail Criminology

Semester IX
LB-9062 Credits: 04
Subject: Medical Jurisprudence (Maximum classes: 40)
 Course Objective
To give an overview of the medico-legal systems in India.

Course Outcome: On the completion of the course, the students shall be:

1. Aware of the medical technicalities and peculiarities while dealing with medico-legal
cases.
2. Have heightened awareness, consciousness and sensitivity about ethics in the healthcare
laws and procedures.

Module-I Objective and Introduction (Lectures: 08)

i. Legal Procedure in Criminal Courts: Criminal Courts & their powers, Examination in
Chief, Cross Examination, Re-Examination, other Court Questions.
ii. Evidence-(a) Documentary Evidence : Medical Certificates, Medico-Legal Reports,
Dying Declaration, Death Certificate.
iii. Oral Evidence: Dying Declaration-Deposition of a Medical Witness taken in a Lower
Court.

Module-II Personal Identity: (Lectures: 09)

i. Definition, Race, Sex Determination, Anthropometry, Dactylography, Foot Prints, Scars,

Deformities, Tattoo Marks, Occupational Marks, Hand Writing, Clothes Personal
Articles, Speech & Voices, DNA, Finger Printing Gait.
ii. Post Mortem Examination: Objectives, Rules, External Examination, Internal Examination,
Cause of Death
iii. Examination of the Biological Stains & Hairs: Blood, Semen, Saliva Stains, Hairs & Fibers

Module- III Death and its Medico-Legal Aspects: (Lectures:09)

i. Definition, Mode of Death, Sudden Death, Sign of Death, Time since Death,
Presumption of Death, Presumption of Survivorship
ii. Deaths from Asphyxia : Introduction, Hanging, Strangulation, Suffocation, Drowning.
iii. Injuries by Mechanical Violence: Introduction, Business & Contusions, Abrasions,
Wounds, Introduction to Fire Arms & ammunitions.
iv. Medico-Legal aspect of Wounds: Nature of injury, Examination of Injured Persons,
Cause of Death from Wounds, Power of Volitional acts after receiving a fatal injury,
Difference between wounds inflicted during life & after
v. Difference between Suicidal, Homicidal & Accidental Wounds

Module- IV
Insanity in its Medico-Legal Aspects: (Lectures: 08)
i. a, Introduction, Cause of Mental ill Health, Indication of Mental Health, Classification of
Mental Diseases, Feigned Mental ill health, Criminal Responsibility
 ii. Torture & Medicine : Introduction & Definition, Reasons for Torture, Types of Torture,
Medico-Legal Aspects of Torture, Post Mortem Detection of Torture.
iii. Toxicology: Law relating to Poisons, Action of Poisons, Asphyxiates (Irrespirable
Cases), Carbon di-oxide, Carbon mono-Oxide, War Gases

Module V Legal Issues: (Lectures: 06)

i. Professional Negligence: Transplantation of Human organs,

ii. Medico-legal aspects of sterilization, Impotence, surrogate births
iii. Unnatural sexual offences, AIDS
iv. Abortion & Medical Termination of pregnancy
v. Medical ethics

Suggested Readings:
1. Modi: Medical Jurisprudence
2. Indian Evidence Act,1872 (relevant sections)

Semester IX
LB-9063 Credit: 04
Subject: Law, Science and Technology (Minimum Lectures- 40
Course Objectives
 As science and technology assume central roles in our lives, economy, and legal system, the
intersection of law and science is uniquely positioned.This course is designed to create awareness
amongst the studentsto addressessentially problems and to address the remedial measures of science
and technology through Law as an instrument to promote and balance development and innovation.
Further, it aims to create awareness in the minds of students and taught to explore and exploit the
significance of scienceand technology and to bring it within the framework of law.It further seeks to
explore some specific aspects and to test the possible interactions, controversies and their
interrelationships.

Course Outcome

i. To create awareness amongst students with regards to legal developments in the context of emerging
technology and science across various fields.
ii. To familiarize students with problems and perspectives between law, science and various forms of
evolving technologies.
iii. To enable students to understand the realm of privacy evolving with developments in technology.
iv. To understand the needs for legal framework and regulatory control of science and technology.
v. To study these aspects so as to strike a balance between essential principles of human rights,
sustainable development,ethics, etc., withscience and technology at the same time.

Module I (Lectures: 10)

Introduction
i. .Emergence of Technology and Industrial Revolution
ii. The need for legal control of Science and Technology
iii. Science & Technology vis-a-vis Sustainable and equitable development
iv. Impact of Human Rights on Science & Technology
v. Law, Ethics and Technology

Module II (Lectures: 10)

1 . E-Commerce
i. Salient features of E-Commerce and its advantages and disadvantages
ii. Model Law of E-Commerce
iii. Jurisdiction Issue in E-Commerce
iv. E-payment and E-Banking
2. . E-Contracting
i. Salient features of E-contract
ii. Formation of E-contract and types
iii. E-mail Contracting
iv. Indian Approach on E-contract
3. . Digital signature and Electronic Signatureand Data Protection
i. Digital signature and Electronic Signature and Data Protection
ii. Electronic Governance - Concept of electronic records and electronic signatures
iii. Creation and authentication of digital signature: Concept of electronic signature certificates
iv. Certification authorities and their role
Module III (Lecture:10)
1. Privacy, Law and Technology
i. Origin and Development of Law of Privacy
ii. Concept and Nature and Law of Privacy
iii. Law of Privacy vis-a-vis Science and Technology

2. Cyberspace, Technology and Law Law

i. Jurisdictional issues in cyber law: Types of jurisdiction and the test evolved
ii. Jurisdiction under IT Act, 2008.
iii. Cyber Crimes& Legal Framework with specific focus on offences under IT Act, 2008.

Module IV (Lectures: 10)

1. Law and Genetic Technologies
i. Introduction: Genetic Technologies
ii. Genetic Engineering and Plant Variety Act
iii. Natural Resources and Bio-Diversity Act
2.. Law and Medical Technologies
i. Medical Technologies and Forensic Science: DNA Profiling, Brain Mapping,Narco-analysis
ii. Medical Technologies and Drugs: Patent Protection, Life Saving Drugs, Generic Drugs and
National Drugs Policies
iii. Medical Technologies and New Areas: Organ Transplantation,Experiment on Human Beings, Sex
Determination Test,Cloning, Artificial Reproductive Technologies
3. Law and Bio Technology
i. Origin and Development of Bio Technology
ii.Debatable issues in biotechnological innovations
iii.Ethical and Moral implications on the use of Genetic Engineering

Suggested Readings:
1) MarkandeyKatju, Law in scientific Era (2000) Universal, New Delhi
2) Cees J.Hamelink, the ethics of cyber space(2001) Sage.
3) JonhZinian et.al(ed) World of Science and Rule of Law (1986) Oxford
4) U.Baxi,Biotechnology and Legal Order: Dilemmas of the Future of Law and Human nature (1993)
5. Vakul Sharma, Information Technology Law and Practice, Universal Law Publishers, 2011 (3rd Edn)
6. Harish Chander, Cyber Laws and IT Protection, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2012
7. Nandan Kamath, Law Relating to Computers, Internet and Ecommerce, Universal Law Publishing Co.,
Ltd., 2006.
8. Bernard E. Rollin, Science and Ethics, Cambridge University Press, 2006.
9. Arvind Kumar, Gobind Das, Biodiversity, Biotechnology and International Knowledge: Understanding
Intellectual Property Rights, Narosa Book Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 2010
10. Jaiprakash G. Shevale, Forensic DNA Analysis: Current Practices and Emerging Technologies, 2013
11. Lori B. Andrews, Maxwell J. Mehlman, Mark A. Rothstein, Genetics: Ethics, Law and Policy, Gale
Cenage, 2010 (3rd Edn)
12. SapnaRathi, Sex Determination Test and Human Rights, Neha Publishers & Distributors, 2011
13. David Price, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organ Transportation, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
14. Karnika Seth, Computers, Internet and New Technology Laws, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa
Nagpur.
15. Justice YatindraSingh,Cyber Laws, Universal Law Publishing Co, New Delhi, (2012).
16.SudhirNaib, The Information Technology Act, 2005: A Handbook, OUP, New York, (2011).

Semester IX
LB-9064 Credits- 04
Subject: Gender And Law (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objective

This course focuses on gender policies in law. The main objective is to learn how law and legal
institutions are mobilized as arenas for structuring, challenging and transforming gender norms,
identities and roles.

Course Outcome

The students will be able to understand the gender equality.

Module–I: Sources of Law (Lectures -10)

 i. Introduction
ii. Primary Sources
iii. Socio political Philosophy and Law
iv. Religion, Custom and Conventions
v. Secondary Sources
vi. The Constitutions, Statutes and Judicial decisions

Module- II: Gender Equality and Constitution (Lectures- 10)

i. Preamble: Political Rights, Economic Rights and Social Justice

ii. Fundamental Rights
iii. Directive Principles of state Policy
iv. Uniform Civil Code
v. Fundamental Duties
vi. Women’s Representation in Local Bodies

Module -III: Understanding Gender and Law (Lectures- 10)

i. Concept of Gender
ii. Historical Background of Gender
iii. Position of Gender in the Perspective Modern era
iv. Gender violence & Gender Discrimination
v. Gender Neutral Laws
vi. Gender and legal System

Module - IV: Women Welfare Laws (Lectures-10)

1. The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
2. Pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (Prohibition of Sex
Selection)
4. Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
5. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1987 and Forced Prostitution
6. Cyber Crime and Victimization of Women
7. Labour Welfare Legislations: Maternity Benefit Act, Factories Act, Equal
Remuneration Act,
8. The Prevention of Acid Attacks and Rehabilitation of Acid Attack Victims Bills, 2017

Suggested Readings:

1. Women and Social Reforms in Modern India Sumit Sarkar &Tanika Sarkar
2. Ann Taket- Eliminating Gender Based violence
3. Marie Failinger, Elizabeth Schiltz&Sushan J Stabile- Feminism, Law and Religion
(Gender in Law , Culture and Society)
4. Women and Law -Prof. Nomita Aggarwal
References:
1. William N. Eskridge- Sexuality, Gender and the Law
2. Women and Law - Dr. Manjula Batra
3. Women and Law -G.P. Reddy

Semester-X
Semester-X
LB-1001 Compulsory Paper
Subject: Dissertation Credits: 12

Semester-X
LB-1002 Compulsory Paper
Subject: Viva Voce Credits: 04

Semester-X
LB-1003 Compulsory Paper
Subject: Aid Clinic programs Credits: 04
 Optional Paper
Semester-X
LB-10031 Credits: 04
Subject: Socio-Economic Offences (Minimum Lectures 40)

Course Objective
The objective of socio-economic Affiance is to enhance the awareness in society regarding the gravity of
these offences in comparison to Traditional offences. The Blackmarketing, hoarding, corruption, caste based
mob lynching, harassment at workplace etc ; are the much heinous crimes than traditional offences which
affects society at large. Therefore, this paper has been incorporated in BBA.LLB. (H) Syllabus.

Module - I: (Lectures-10)
i. Concept and Nature of socio economic offences,
ii. Distinction between traditional offences and socio-economic offences.

Module - II: (Lectures-10)

i. Domestic Violence
ii. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Module - III: (Lectures-10)

i. White Collar Crimes
ii. Anti Corruption Laws

Module - IV: (Lectures-10)

i. The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
ii. The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Suggested Reading
1. Sutherland and Crssey - Criminology
2. Mahesh Chandra, Socio- Economic Offences (1979)
3. J.S.P. Singh, Socio- Economic Offences (1st Ed., 2005, Reprint 2015)
4. Ahmed Siddiqui, Criminology: Problems and Perspectives (4th Ed., 1997)
5. T.V. Nawal, Legally Combating Atrocities against SC and ST, (2004)
6. Lawyers Collective (Ed. by Indira Jaising), Handbook on Law of Domestic Violence,
(1stEd., 2009)
7. Ghosh, Srikanta; Economic Offences Universal’s – Socio Economic Offences Law

Semester-X
LB-10033 Credit: 04
Subject: Media Law (Minimum Lectures: 40)

Course Objectives
This course seeks to draw from the co-relationship of the quintessential Constitutional objective of free
speech and expression, and existing Rights and Restrictions governing the fourth estate, the media.
Media being a wider term, the course seeks to covers the various aspects of the law relating to the
Press, dissemination of information, both commercial and non-commercial in nature, advertising,
broadcasting, the cinema and such emerging jurisprudence, trends and platforms which are essential to
fully appreciate the dimensions of media and law.

Course Outcomes
• To create amongst students an understanding of the relevant constitutional freedoms,
legal issues and ethical principles pertaining to press and media.
• To understand the legal framework that is shaping the convergence of old media
industries and the emergence of new ones.
• To appraise students with how the law is shaped, including the delicate balancing with
changing dimensions of time and social values.
• To help students recognize and assert their legal right of freedom of speech and
expression, privacy and at the same time analyse the restrictions, including the regulatory
frameworks and to apply the same to emerging media.
• To familiarize students with the major principles of media law while examining the
important court decisions and statutory enactments therein.
Module I (Lectures-6)

Media and Law: An Introduction

i. Meaning and Types of Media

ii. Theories related with Media
iii. Effect Theories related with Media
iv. Importance of Media
v. Historical background of Freedom of Speech and Expression in India with special
reference to Print Media
Module II (Lectures-12)

1. Constitutional framework of freedom of Speech and expression in India

ii. Meaning and development of freedom of Speech and expression
iii. Constitutional status of Media
iv. Facets of Media under Article 19(1)(a) of Right to circulate, Right to criticize, Right to
conduct interviews, Right to express beyond national boundaries, Publication of
parliamentary proceedings
2. Constitutional Restrictions on freedom of Speech and expression
i. The sovereignty and integrity of India
ii. The Security of the State
iii. Friendly relations with Foreign States
iv. Public Order
 v. Decency or Morality
vi. Contempt of Court
vii. Defamation or incitement to an offence
Module III (Lectures-10)

1. Right to Privacy
i. Defining and origin of Privacy
ii. Privacy and the Right to freedom of Speech and expression
iii. The law on Privacy in India
2. Right to Information
i. Laws that License Secrecy
ii. Judicial recognition of the Right to Information
iii. Salient features of The Right to Information Act, 2005
Module IV (Lectures-12)

1. Law and Ethics related with Advertisement with special focus on commercial speech
2. Regulatory and Broadcasting Framework: An Introduction
i. Press Council of India
ii. All India Radio
iii. Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India)
iv. Cable Television Network Act.
3. Media and its Contemporary Issues
Suggested Readings:

1. Durga Das Basu, Law of the Press – 2nd Ed. – New Delhi: Prentice Hall Inc., 1986.
2. MadhaviGoradia Divan, Facets of Media Law- A mini encyclopedia covering multiple
dimensions of Media Law.
3. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India, 1991.
4. M.P. Jain, Constitutional Law of India, 1994.
5. Rajeev Dhawan, On the Law of the Press in India, 26 JILI 288(1984).
6. Soli Sorabjee, Law of Press Censorship in India, 1976
7. D.D. Basu, The Law of Press of India, 1980.
8. Kiran Prasad, Media Law in India, Kluwer Law International, 2011
9. Sorabjee, Soli J., Constitution, Courts and Freedom of the Press and the Media, B.N.
Tirpak et al (eds.), Supreme But Not Infallible : Essays In Honour Of The Supreme Court
Of India, 2000
Essential Case Law
1. Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India, AIR 1973 SC 106
2. PrabhaDutt v. Union of India, 1982 SCR (1) 1184
3. Secy., Ministry of Broadcasting v. Cricket Association of Bengal, (1995) 2 SCC 161
4. ABP Pvt Ltd. v. Union of India, (2014) 3 SCC 327 01
5. Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, (2015) 5 SCC
6. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu, 1994 SCC (6) 632 44
7. Swatanter Kumar v. The Indian Express Ltd, 207 (2014) DLT 221 57
8. R.K.Anand v. Registrar, Delhi High Court, (2009) 8 SCC 106 78
9. Rajat Prasad v. CBI, (2014) 6 SCC 495
10. M P Lohia v. State of West Bengal, (2005) 2 SCC 686 118
11. Naveen Jindal v. Zee Media Corporation Ltd, (2014) 2 SCC 1
12. Secy., Ministry of Broadcasting v. Cricket Association of Bengal, (1995) 2 SCC 161
13. Ajay Goswami v. Union of India, AIR 2007 SC 493 178
14. Common Cause v. Union of India, (2015) 42 SCD 686
15. Odyssey Communications Pvt Ltd. v LokvidayanSanghatana, 1988 SCR Supp. (1) 486 210
16. S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram, 1989 SCR (2) 204 213
17. Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon, (1996) 4 SCC 1 229
18. Union of India v. Motion Picture Association, AIR 1999 SC 2334 238
19. Shreya Singhal v Union of India, 24 March 2015
20. Reliance Petrochemicals Ltd v. Proprietors of Indian Express Newspapers, Bombay Pvt Ltd., 1988
SCR Supp. (3) 212 247
21. Sahara India Real Estate Corp. Ltd. v. Securities & Exchange Board of India, (2012) 10 SCC 603
22. Jatish Chandra v. Hari Sadhan, AIR 1951 SC 613
23. MSM Sharma v. Krishna Sinha, AIR 1959 SC 395
24. C K Dapthary v. O P Gupta, (1971) 1 SCC 626
25. Jawaharlal Darda v. M G Kapsikar, (1998) 4 SCC 112