SCHOOL OF LAW
CURRICULUM – 2013-18
B.A., L.L.B. SEMESTER–I
Sr. No.
Code No.
1
LLB 101
2
Course Title
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English Literature-I
3
2
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4
LLB 103
Economics – I
3
2
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4
3
LLB 104
Political Science-I
3
2
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4
4
LLB 107
Sociology –I
3
2
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4
5
LLB 109
Law of Torts including MV Accident and
Consumer Protection Law
3
2
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4
6
LLB 111
Law of Contract
3
2
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4
24
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-
-
Total Teaching Load
Total Credit
24
B.A., L.L.B. SEMESTER–II
Sr. No.
Code No.
Course Title
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Credit
1
LLB 102
English-II
3
2
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4
2
LLB 104
Economic-II
3
2
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4
3
LLB 106
Political Science- II
3
2
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4
4
LLB 108
Sociology –II
3
2
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4
5
LLB 110
Special Contract
3
2
-
4
6
LLB 112
Right to Information
3
2
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4
-
-
Total Teaching Load
Total Credit
24
24
BA LLB I SEMESTER
ENGLISH-I
Course Code: LL.B. 101
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Course Title: ENGLISH-I
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UNIT-I Grammar
1.
Noun, Pronoun, Verb and Adjectives.
2.
Abbreviations and Acronyms.
3.
Active and Passive Voice.
4.
Preposition and Conjunctions.
5.
Articles and Modals.
6.
One word substitution.
7.
Synonyms and Antonyms.
8.
Idioms and Phrases.
9.
Reported Speech.
10.
Note Making.
UNIT-II Reading Skills
1.
Reading Comprehension: Principles and Practice.
2.
Reading techniques: Skimming, Scanning, Intensive and Extensive Reading.
3.
Reading a legal passage.
UNIT-III Writing Skills
1.
Process of Writing
2.
Effective Writing
3.
Legal and Non-Legal Writing: Differences and Similarities.
4.
Paragraph Writing with emphasis on the area of legal study.
UNIT-IV Legal Terminology
1.
Legal Terminology and Usage: Meaning and Usage:
2.
Plaint, Written Statement, Plaintiff, Appeal, Defence, Petition, Magistrate,
Judge, Court, Tribunal, Divorce, Judicial, Separation, Litigation, Public,
Private, Matrimonial, Legal, Illegal, Rules, Regulations, Legitimate,
Illegitimate, Adoption, Will, deed, Agency, Agreement, Bail, Bailable, NonBailable, Bailment, Minor, Misstatement, Pledge, Alimony, Valid.
References:
Sridhar,Madabhusi . Legal Language.Asia Law House.2011.Print.
Prasad, Anirudh. Legal Language in India .6th Ed.2011.Print.
Raman,Meenakshi.Technical Communication.OUP.2ND Ed.2011.Print.
Tripathi,S.C.Outlines of Legal Language in India.6th Ed.2011.Print.
ECONOMICS-I
Course Code: LL.B. 103
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Course Title: ECONOMICS-I
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Unit-I: Introduction
1.
Meaning, Definition, Nature and Scope of Economics.
2.
Forms of Economic Analysis – Micro vs. Macro, Partial vs. General, Static vs.
Dynamic, Positive vs. Normative, Short run vs. long run.
3.
Relation between Economics and law- Economic Offences and Economic
Legislation.
4.
Economics as the Basis of Social Welfare and Justice.
Unit-II: Micro Economic Theory: Demand & Supply
1.
Theories of Demand- Demand Function, Law of Demand.
2.
Marginal Utility and the Law of Diminishing Utility.
3.
Indifference Curves Approach (Consumer’s Equilibrium and Derivation of
Demand Curve).
4.
Law of Supply, Supply Function
5.
Price Determination; Shift of Demand and Supply
6.
Elasticity of Demand and Supply; Consumer Surplus
7.
Applications of Demand and Supply –Tax Floor and Ceilings; Applications of
Indifference Curves.
Unit-III: Market Structure
1.
Classification of Markets
2.
Revenue and Cost curves
3.
Price and output under perfect competition and Monopoly
4.
Cartels and Dumping
5.
Anti-Monopoly laws
Unit-IV: Theory of Determination of factor Prices, Rent, Interest, Wages and
Profit
1.
Labour Supply and Wage Determination
2.
Role of Trade unions and Collective Bargaining in Wage Determination;
Minimum Wage Legislation
3.
Exploitation of labour
4.
The Theory of Rent, Interest and Profits
Recommended Books
1.
Gould and Lazear Micro Economic Theory; AITBS; 1989
2.
Lipsey Introduction to Positive Economics; ELBS
3.
Samuelson Economics;
4.
Bilas Microeconomic theory; Mc Graw Hill Intedn; 2nd edition
5.
Hirshleifer Price Theory and Applications; Prentice Hall; 1978
6.
Hal Varian Intermediate Micro-economics; Norton & Co.
7.
Myneni, S.R. Principles of Economics; Allahabad law Agency; Faridabad
8.
Dewett, K.K. Modern Economic Theory
POLITICAL SCIENCE-I
Course Code: LL.B. 105
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Course Title: POLITICAL SCIENCE-I
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Unit-I: Introduction to Political Science
1.
Political Science, Its Origin, Definition, Nature & Scope.
2.
Relationship of Political Science with Law, Sociology and Economics.
3.
Growth of Modern Political Science Its Nature and Scope.
Unit-II: Concept of State
1.
Concept of State, Meaning and Essential Elements.
2.
Theories Regarding Origin, Nature and Functions of State.
3.
Concept of Totalitarian and Welfare State.
Unit-III: Political Ideologies
1.
Major Political Ideologies: Liberalism, Socialism, Marxism, Gandhism,
Utilitarianism.
2.
Sovereignty, Concept and Its Essentials, Difference between Legal and
Political Sovereignty. Austin’s Theory of Sovereignty, Its Importance and
Defects.
3.
Pluralistic View of Sovereignty.
Unit-IV: Concept of Government
1.
Classification of Government, Democracy and Dictatorship.
2.
Unitary and Federal Government.
3.
Parliamentary and Presidential Form of Government.
4.
Organs of Government.
5.
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary.
6.
Doctrine of Separation of Powers.
7.
Independence of Judiciary.
Suggested Readings:
1.
Gauba, O.P, An Introduction To Political Theory, Macmillan New Delhi, 2005)
2.
Varma, S.P, Modern Political Theory.
3.
Kapur A.D, Principles of Political Science.
4.
Singh G.N, Fundamentals of Political Science And Organization.
5.
Rathore L.S & S.A.H. Hangi, Political Theory &Organization, Ebc, Lucknow.
6.
Joad C.E.M, Political Theory.
7.
K.L. Sharma, Sociology of Law and Legal Profession.
8.
V.D Mahajan Political Theory Ed 2008 S, Chand
9.
Eddy Asirvatham ,K.K.Mishra Political Theory Ed 2008 S.Chand
SOCIOLOGY-I
Course Code: LL.B. 107
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Course Title: SOCIOLOGY-I
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Unit I: Introduction to Sociology
1.
Meaning and Definition of Sociology.
2.
Nature and Scope of Sociology.
3.
Relation of Sociology with other Social Sciences – Psychology, Political
Science, Economics.
4.
Relevance of Sociology in the Study of Law.
5.
Contribution of August Comte to Sociology
Unit II: Basic Concepts
1.
Society; Definition of Society, Characteristics of Indian Society, Importance of
Society, Types of Society, Law and Society.
2.
Community, Difference between Community and society.
3.
Institutions, Meaning and Needs as the basis of Institution, Kinds of Institution
and Functions.
4.
Association, Why Associations are Needed, Essential elements of association,
Difference between Association and Institutions.
5.
Culture its Definition and Characteristics.
6.
Norms and Values, Meaning of Norms, Characteristics and types of Norms,
Social Values, Internalization of Norms and Values.
Unit III: Social Structure
1.
Definition of social Structure, Functional Problems of Social structure
2.
Status and Role
3.
Multiple Roles and Role Sets
4.
Role Conflict
5.
Meaning of Status, types of Status
Unit IV: Social Groups
1.
Meaning and Definition of Group.
2.
Types of Group
3.
Characteristics of Primary and Secondary Group
4.
Reference Group
5.
Difference between Group and Society
Suggested Reading:
1.
S. R. Myneni - Sociology for law students.
2.
Vidyabhushan and Sachdev - A Systematic Introduction to Sociology
3.
Maclver & Page 'Society': An Introductory Analysis
4.
M.Haralambos 'Sociology': Theme and Perspectives
5.
David G. Mandelbaum 'Society in India'
6.
Ram Ahuja, Society in India.
7.
Yogendra Singh, Modernization of Indian Tradition
8.
Abraham: Social Thinkers
9.
U. S. Singh - Hand book on Sociology
10.
Bottomore. T. E. - Sociology, a guide to problems and literature.
11.
Johnson. H - Sociology – A Systematic Introduction
12.
R. N. Sharma - Introduction to Sociology
LAW OF TORTS
Course Code: LL.B. 109
Course Title: LAW OF TORTS
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Unit I Introduction and Concepts of law of Torts
1.
Meaning, Definition and Scope of Law of Torts.
2.
Theories of Tortious Liability, Difference between Law of Torts and Law of
Contract, Criminal Law and Law of Torts.
3.
Development of Law of Torts in India and England.
Unit II General Defenses
1.
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
2.
Inevitable Accidents
3.
Act of God
4.
Necessity
5.
Statutory Authority
6.
Private Defense
7.
Judicial And Quasi-Judicial Acts
8.
Parental And Quasi-Parental Authority
9.
Vicarious Liability, Principles of Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability and
Vicarious Liability. Vicarious Liability of State: Sovereign and Non Sovereign
Functions of State. Case Law on State Liability.
Unit III Negligence, Nuisance and Defamation
1.
Negligence: Essential Elements of Negligence, Theories of Negligence.
2.
Standards of Care, Duty to Take Care, Carelessness.
3.
Doctrine of Contributory Negligence, Res Ipsa Loquitor and Its Importance
4.
Liability of Common Carriers for Negligence, Product Liability Due to
Negligence : Liability of Manufacturers and Business Houses
5.
Legal Remedies for Negligence.
6.
Nuisance, Types of Nuisance.
7.
Trespass to Person and Property Assault, Battery, Mayhem
8.
False Imprisonment.
9.
Defamation- Libel, Slander Including Law Relating to Privileges, Marital
Relations, Domestic Relations, Parental Relations, Master and Servant
Relations, Malicious Prosecution.
Unit IV Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Act
1.
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Liability Without Fault in Certain Cases,
Insurance of Motor Vehicle against Third Party, Claim Tribulation
2.
Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Movement of Consumer Rights, Concept of
Goods and Services, Medical Negligence and Consumer Protection Act,
Consumer Redressal Agencies and Its Powers and Functions.
Prescribed Legislation:
1.
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Prescribed Books:
1.
W.V.H. Rogers, Winfield & Jolowicz on Tort (16th Ed., 2002)
2.
G.P. Singh, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, The Law of Torts (24th Ed., 2004)
Recommended Books:
1.
Avtar Singh (Rev.), P.S. Atchuthen Pillai, Law of Torts (9th Ed., 2004
2.
P.S. Achuthan Pillai, The Law of Tort (1994) Eastern, Lucknow
3.
Salmond And Heuston - On The Law of Torts (2000) Universal, Delhi.
4.
D.D. Basu, The Law of Torts (1982), Kamal, Calcutta.
5.
A.S. Bhatnagar, Motor Accident Compensation, Orient Law House, New Delhi,
2008
LAW OF CONTRACT-I
Course Code: LL.B. 111
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Course Title: LAW OF CONTRACT
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Unit I Introduction and Concept of Contract
1.
Concept of Contract, Basic Principles of Contract. Formation of Contract.
Standard Form of Contract, Essential Elements of Contract Section (10),
Capacity to Contract.
2.
Difference between Contract and Agreement, Difference between Law of Torts
and Law of Contract, Law of Crimes and Law of Contract. Kinds of Contract.
Unit II Proposal, Acceptance and Consideration
1.
Proposal, Kinds of Proposal, Revocation of Proposal.
2.
Acceptance, Meaning and Essential of a Valid Acceptance, Effects of
Acceptance, Revocation of Acceptance, Modes of Communication.
3.
Consideration, Meaning and Essential Elements of Consideration, Doctrine
of Privity of Contract, Promise And Consideration.( Section 2(d)).An
Agreement Without Consideration (Nudam Pactum ) Is Void ( Section 25)
Unit III Free Consent
1.
Free Consent- (Section 13 to 22). Consent, Its Meaning and Importance.
Voidable Contract:
Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Mistake and
Misreprestation .
2.
Lawful Object and Lawful Consideration (Section 23, 24).
Unit IV Void Contracts, Discharge of Contract and Remedy for Breach of
Contracts
1.
Void Contracts (Section 26 to 30) .Contingent Contracts (Section 31 to 36)
Doctrine of Frustration (Section 56)/Doctrine of Impossibility.
2.
Discharge of Contract by Novation Sections (60 and 63). Restoration of
Benefits Obtained Under Voidable, Void Contracts Or Under The Contract
Which Has Become Void (64 and 65) Quasi Contracts (Section68 to 72), Basis
of Quasi Contracts and Kinds of Quasi Contracts.
3.
Remedy for Breach of Contracts, Damages, Unliquidated Damages, Liquidated
Damages (73to 75).
Prescribed Legislations:
1.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
2.
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
3.
The Indian Majority Act, 1875
Prescribed Books: Contract-I & II
1.
P.S. Atiya, Introduction To The Law of Contract 1992 Reprint ( Claredon Law
Series)
2.
Avtar Singh, Law of Contract & Specific Relief (9th Ed. 2005 ) Eastern,
Lucknow
3.
Anand And Aiyer, Law of Specific Relief (2008), Universal
4.
T.R. Desai & S.T. Desai, Indian Contract Act And Sale of Goods Act.
Recommended Books : Contract-I & II
1.
G.H. Treitel, Law of Contract, Sweet & Maxwell (1997 Reprint)
2.
M.P.Furmston, Cheshire, Fifoot And Furmston’s Law of Contract (15th Ed.,
2007)
3.
H.K. Saharay, Dutt On Contract – The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9th Ed.,
2000)
4.
Avtar Singh, Principles of The Law of Sale of Goods And Hire Purchase
(1998), Ebc Lucknow
5.
J. Beatson (Ed.), Ansons' Law of Contract, (2002), Oxford, London
BA LLB II SEMESTER
ENGLISH-II
Course Code: LL.B. 102
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UNIT-I Introduction to legal language
i)
Nature and scope of legal language
ii)
Importance of language in law
iii)
Legal language in India
UNIT-II Legal Terminology
1.
Legal Terminology: Meaning and Usage:
2.
abandon, abet, abduction, abrogate, abscond, absolve, accomplice, adjudge,
affray, ambiguity,
3.
award, bail, bankruptcy, bench, breach, charge, claim, code, confession,
contract, court, decree,
4.
disability, divorce, equity, estate, estoppels, execution, extradition, forgery,
gift, infringement,
5.
injury, judge, judgment kidnapped, matrimonial, miscarriage, petition,
redundant, retrospective, suit,
6.
tribunal, violation, void, writ, wrong
7.
Latin Words and Phrases
8.
ab initio, ad hoc, ad idem, alma mater, alibi, ad valorem, ambiguitas patent,
ambiguitas lateens.
9.
amicus curie, animus posseidendi, bona fide, corpus juris, corpus delecti,
coram non judice, cy –
10.
pres, de facto, de jure, de novo, ex abundanti cautela, ex officio, ex parte, ex
post facto, fac tum valet.
11.
fait accompli, felo de se, functus officio, in pari delicto, in lieu, loco parentis, in
personam, in rem, in.
12.
forma pauperice, inter se, inter alias, in situ, inter vivos, ipso facto, intra vivos,
lis pendens, locus.
13.
standi, mortis causa, mutatis and mutandis, onus probandi, obiter dictum,
parens patriae, prima.
14.
facie, quid pro quo, sine qua non, status quo, ultra vires.
15.
Maxims
16.
Aequitas sequitur legem (Equity follows the law), Affirmanti, non neganti,
incumbit probation (The proof is incumbent upon the one who affirms, not on
the one who denies), Aequitas agit in personam
17.
(Equity acts in personam, not in rem), Ex turpi causa non oritur actio (No
action arises out of a wrongful consideration), Exturpi causa non oritur action(
He who seeks equity must come with clean hands), Ignorantia facti excusat,
Ignorantia juris non excusat (Ignorance of fact is an excuse but ignorance of the
law is no excuse), Jus respicit aequitatem ( The law pays regard to equity), Lex
est norma recti (The law is a rule of right), Nemo potest esse simul actor et
judex ( No one can be at the same time both pursuer and judge ) ,Non jus ex
regula sed regula ex jure ( The law does not arise from the rule or maxim, but
the rule or maxim from the law), Qui prior est tempore, potior est jure (Where
there are equal equities, the first in time shall Prevail) ,Salus populi est suprema
lex (The welfare of the people is the paramount Law),Ubi jus ibi remedium (No
wrong to be without remedy), Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt (The law assist those who are vigilant of their rights, not those who are
careless of them or Delay defeats equity).
UNIT-III Fundamental Principles of Legal Writing
1.
Fundamental Principles of legal writing
2.
Concision, Clarity, Cogency, Simplicity of Structure
3.
Basic Rules of Legal Writing
i)
Preparation
ii)
Layout
iii)
Sentences and Paragraphs
iv)
Punctuation
v)
Sentence, Construction and Grammar
vi)
Words and Phrases
vii) Avoid redundant words and phrases
viii) References to Studies and Cases
4.
Writing Reports
5.
Notices, Agenda, Minutes.
6.
CV or Resume Writing etc.
UNIT-IV Autobiography
1.
Text: An Autobiography or The story of My Experiments with truth by M.K.
Gandhi (Navajivan Publishing House).
2.
Selected Chapters
(i)
Part I
Chapter XXIV: “called” – But then?
Chapter XXV: My Helplessness
(ii)
Part II
Chapter III: The First Case
Chapter IV: The First Shock
Chapter V: preparing for South Africa
Chapter VIII: On the way to Pretoria
References:
Sridhar, Madabhusi . Legal Language. Asia Law House.2011.Print.
Prasad, Anirudh. Legal Language in India. 6th Ed.2011.Print.
Raman, Meenakshi. Technical Communication.OUP. 2ND Ed.2011.Print.
Tripathi, S.C. Outlines of Legal Language in India.6th Ed.2011.Print.
Gandhi, M. My Experiments With Truth. Penguin Books India.2012.Print.
ECONOMICS-II
Course Code: LL.B. 104
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UNIT I- INTRODUCTION
1.
Introductory Macro Economics
2.
National Income and Related Aggregates
3.
Measurement of National Income: Expenditure Method, National Disposable
Income
4.
(Gross And Net), Private Income, Personal Income and Personal Disposable
Income
Unit II- Income and Employment
1.
Determination of Income and Employment
2.
Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply and Their Components
3.
Propensity to Save and Propensity to Consume
4.
Determination of Income and Employment
5.
Keynesian Theory
Unit – III: Theory of Money and Banking -I
1.
Functions For Money, Classification, Supply and Demand for Money
2.
Effects of Money On Output And Prices
3.
Inflation And Deflation
4.
Monetary Policy
Unit IV: Money and Banking-II
1.
Money Markets and Capital Markets
2.
Commercial Banking-Functions Organization and Operations
3.
Central Banking- Functions and Credit Control
4.
Non-Banking Financial Institutions-Meaning, Role; Distinction between Banks
and NBFI
Text Books:
1.
S.B. Gupta Monetary Economics, Theory and Policy S.Chand.
2.
Dornbush R. Fischer S & Startz R Macroeconomics Tata-MC-Graw Hills.
3.
Mankiw, N.G Macro economics McMillian.
4.
Krishna Murthy Legal Economics Eastern Book Company.
5.
D.M Mithani money Banking, International Trade Public Finance Himalaya
Publishing 2012.
6.
Y.V Reddy India and Global Financial Crises managing money and finance
Orient Blackwsan.
Reference Books
1.
D.N. Dwivedi, Macro Economics
2.
Misra and Puri, Economic Environment of Business
3.
D.M. Mithani, Macro Economics
4.
Todaro, M. Economic Development in the third world.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-II
Course Code: LL.B. 106
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Course Title: POLITICAL SCIENCE-II
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Unit-I Introduction of International Relationships
1.
International Relations: Its Meaning, Nature and Scope.
2.
Foreign Policy: Its Definition and Determinations. Role of National Interest
and Ideology in Formation of Foreign Policy.
3.
Meaning and Concept of Diplomacy. Importance of Diplomacy in the Modern
World.
Unit-II National Power
1.
National Power: Its Meaning, International Law, International Morality, World
Public Opinion, Collective Security and Balance of Power.
Unit-III Settlement of International Disputes and Human Rights
1.
Settlement of Disputes: Role of UN in Settlement of Disputes.
2.
Human Rights: Its Meaning, Nature and Scope.
3.
Concept of World Community and World Government.
4.
Disarmament
Unit-IV Cold War
1.
Cold War: Its Origin, Nature and Its Impact on International Relations.
2.
Non-Alignment: Its Meaning, Non-Alignment Movement and Its New Role
International Scenario.
3.
Defense: Its Meaning and Its Impact On International Relations.
4.
The Present Economic Order: Struggle for New International Economic Order.
The North South Dialogue in UN and Inside.
5.
The Crisis in the West Asia With Reference to Arab, Israel Conflict.
6.
ARAB LEAGUE, SAARC, ASEAN, EU and their Role in International
Relations.
Suggested Readings
1.
Palwer And Parkins; International Relations.
2.
Sprout And Sprout; Foundations of International Politics.
3.
Jha L.K; North South Debate.
4.
Aggarwal P.N; The New International Economic Order.
5.
Johri J.C; International Relations And Politics.
6.
Garg I.B; Regionalism in Politics.
SOCIOLOGY-II
Course Code: LL.B. 108
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Course Title: SOCIOLOGY-II
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Unit I: Social Institutions
1)
Marriage, Forms of Marriage, Marriage among Hindus, Marriage among
Muslims, Dissolution of Marriage, Important Legislations affecting Marriage.
2)
Family Forms of Family, Family and changes in Worldwide, Alternatives to
Marriage and the Family, Family in India.
3)
Kinship, Meaning and Types of Kin.
Unit II: Socialization
1)
Meaning of Socialization
2)
Process of Socialization.
3)
Agencies of Socialization.
4)
Theories of Socialization.
Unit III: Social Stratification
1)
Meaning and Definition of Social Stratification.
2)
Forms of Social Stratification
3)
Consequences of Stratification
4)
The meaning of Caste and its Origin
5)
Development of Class
6)
The Criteria of Class Distinction
7)
The Functions of Classes
8)
Difference between Caste and Class.
9)
Social Mobility its Meaning and Types.
Unit IV: Social Process and Change
1)
Co-operation, forms of Co-operation
2)
Integration, Determining factors Promoting Integration, Types of Integration.
3)
Accommodation, Methods of Accommodation, Types of Accommodation.
4)
Competition, Characteristics of Competition, Limitation of Competition.
5)
Meaning of Conflict, Types of Conflict, Difference between Conflict and
Competition.
Books Recommended:
1.
K.M. Kapadia: Marriage & Family in India
2.
M.S.A. Rao, Urbanization and Social Change
3.
Roueek: Social Control
4.
M. N. Srinivas – Study of Indian Society
5.
H. M. Johnson - Sociology – A systematic study
6.
N. K. Bose - The structure of Hindu Society
7.
G. S. Ghurye - Caste, Class and Occupation
8.
Peter Worsley - Introducing Sociology
9.
Romesh Thapper - Tribe, Caste and Religion in India
10.
M. N. Srinivas - Social change in modern India
11.
D.M. Kapadia - Marriage and family in India
12.
Kingsley Davis - Human Society
13.
Andre Beteille - The backward classes and the social order
14.
M. N. Srinivas - Caste in Modern India
LAW OF CONTRACT-II
Course Code: LL.B. 110
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Unit: I Introduction of Indemnity and Guarantee
1.
Indemnity: (Ss. 124-125). Definition of Indemnity. Nature and Extent of
Liability of the Indemnifier, Commencement of Liability of the Indemnifier.
2.
Guarantee: (Ss. 126-147) Definition of Guarantee: As Distinguished From
Indemnity.. Basic Essentials for a Valid Guarantee Contract. Continuing
Guarantee. Nature of Surety's Liability-Duration and Termination of Such
Liability. Rights of Surety, Extent of Surety's Liability. Discharge of Surety's
Liability.
Unit II Bailment and Pledge
1.
Bailment: (Ss. 148- 171) Definition of Bailment, Kinds of Bailee, Duties of
Bailor and Bailee towards Each Other, Rights of Bailor and Bailee.
2.
Pledge: (Ss. 172-179). Pledge: Comparison with Bailment, Definition of Pledge
under the Indian Contract Act. Rights of the Pawner and Pawnee. Pawnee's
Right of Sale As Compared To That of An Ordinary Bailee, Pledge By Certain
Specified Persons Mentioned In The Indian Contract Act.
Unit III Agency
1.
Agency: (Ss. 182-238). ‘Agent’ And ‘Principal’ Defined Who May Employ An
Agent- Who May Be Appointed As Agent, Kinds of Agents and AgenciesEssentials of An Agency Transaction, Distinction Between Agent and Servant.
Various Methods of Creation of Agency, Rights, Duties and Liabilities of
Principal and Agent- Scope and Limitation, Delegation- Ratification and
Revocation of Authority, Methods of Termination of Agency Contract,
Liability of The Principal and Agent Before and After Such Termination.
Unit IV Specific Relief
1.
Specific Relief, Specific Performance of Contract. Contract That Can Be
Specifically Enforced Persons against Whom Specific Enforcement Can Be
Ordered, Discretion and Powers of Court, Rescission and Cancellation (Ss530)
2.
Injunction, Temporary, Perpetual. Declaratory Orders, (Ss34to42)
Prescribed Legislations
1.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872
2.
The Specific Relief Act, 1963
3.
The Indian Majority Act, 1875
Prescribed Books: Contract-I & II
1.
P.S. Atiya, Introduction To The Law of Contract 1992 Reprint ( Claredon Law
Series)
2.
Avtar Singh, Law of Contract & Specific Relief (9th Ed. 2005 ) Eastern,
Lucknow
3.
Anand And Aiyer, Law of Specific Relief (2008), Universal
4.
T.R. Desai & S.T. Desai, Indian Contract Act And Sale of Goods Act.
Recommended Books : Contract-I & II
1.
G.H. Treitel, Law of Contract, Sweet & Maxwell (1997 Reprint)
2.
M.P. Furmston, Cheshire, Fifoot And Furmston’s Law of Contract (15th Ed.,
2007).
3.
H.K. Saharay, Dutt on Contract – The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9th Ed.,
2000)
4.
Avtar Singh, Principles of the Law of Sale of Goods And Hire Purchase
(1998), Ebc Lucknow.
5.
J. Beatson (Ed.), Ansons' Law of Contract, (2002), Oxford, London.
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
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UNIT-I Introduction and Conceptual Development of R.T.I
1.
Right to Information before Right to Information Act, 2005; Development of
Right to Information in India, Objects of Right to Information Act.
2.
Significance of Right to Information in Democracy.
3.
Constitutional Basis of Right to Information in India.
4.
Supreme Court on Right to information.
UNIT-II Right to Information,Act 2005
1.
Right to Information: Definitions; Scope and Features of Right to Information,
Act 2005
2.
Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities.
3.
Exceptions of Right to Information Act.
4.
Process for Right to Information.
5.
Best practices- A Study of Decisions Rendered by State Commissions and
Central Commission in the following areas of – Police, Revenue, PWD,
Irrigation, Secretariat, BSNL, Posts and Telegraphs, Scheduled Banks, CPWD,
Income Tax Department, Central Excise Department, Local Authorities.
UNIT-III Central and State Information Commissions
1.
Central Information commission;
2.
State Information commission; Powers and functions of Information
Commissions
3.
Appeals and Penalties.
UNIT-IV Outlines of Other Related Laws.
1.
The Official Secrets Act, 1923.
2.
The Public Records Act, 1993.
3.
The Public Records Rules, 1997.
4.
The Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
5.
The Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952.
6.
The Commission of Inquiry (Central) Rules, 1972.
Prescribed Books:
1.
J.H.Barowalia- Commentary on the right to Information Act Lexis Nexis
Wadhwa 2012
2.
Lalit Dadwal
Right to Information New Era Publication ed 2012
3.
Sunil Goel Right to Information Deep &Deep Publication ed 2011
4.
Justice V.R Krishna Iyer Right to Information Eastern Book Company ed
1989.