Course Contents
Syllabus
LLB
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Syllabi and Courses of Studies for LL.B Course
PART-I
Paper-I
Islamic Jurisprudence
Paper-II
English Jurisprudence
Paper-III
Constitutional Law
Paper-IV
Law of Contract
Paper-V
Law of Torts and Easement
Paper-VI
Criminal Law
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
PART-II
Paper-I
Paper-II
Paper-III
Paper-IV
Paper-V
Paper-VI
Paper-VII
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
(100 Marks)
Constitutional Law-II
Equity
Company Law
Law of Transfer of Property
Muslim Personal Law
Public International Law
Special and Local Laws
PART-III
Paper-I
Paper-II
Law of Civil Procedure
(100 Marks)
Criminal Procedure and
Medical Jurisprudence
(100 Marks)
Paper-III
Law of Evidence and Legal Ethics
(100 Marks)
Paper-IV
Legal Drafting & Interpretation of Status (100 Marks)
Paper-V
Administrative Law
(100 Marks)
Paper-VI
* Elective/Optional Papers (200 Marks)
Paper-I
Intellectual Property Law
Paper-II
Environmental Law
Paper-III
Banking Laws
Paper-IV
Labour and Taxation Laws
Paper-V
Criminology
Paper-VI
Minor Acts
*Note: Students have to choose two out of the above six papers of 100 marks each.
Total Marks (Part-I, II & III)
Pass Percentage
Aggregate
:
:
:
2000
40%
45%
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Paper I
Islamic Jurisprudence
Course Contents:
1- History of the growth of the Muslim legal system
2- Science of Law, Law and Classification of Laws
3- Sources of Law
a) The Quran
b) Hadith and Traditions
c) Ijma and Customs
4- Juristic Deduction
a) Qiy’as or Analogy
b) Istehsan or Juristic Equity
c) Istedlal
d) Ijtehad and Taqlid
5- Acts, Rights and Obligations
6- Legal Capacity
7- Ownership and Possession
8- Family Laws
9- Torts and Crimes
10- Punishments
11- Procedure and Evidence
12- Constitutional and Administrative Law
13- The Law regulating relations between Muslim and Non-Muslims
Books Recommended:
1- The early development of Islamic Jurisprudence by Ahmad Hassan
2- A History of Islamic Law’ by N.J. Coulson
3- Islamic Jurisprudence by Imran Ahsan Niazi
4- Mohammaden Jurisprudence by Abdul Rahim PLD 1963
5- Philosophy of Shariat-i-Islam Sharia by Subhi Mahmasani.
6- Islam Ka Nizam-e-Hakoomat by Mulana Hamid-al-Ansari Ghazi
7- The Muslim Conduct of State by Dr. Hamid Ullah
8- Hujjat Allah Al Baligha (Urdu) by Shah Wali Allah, Part-I
9- Reconstruction of Legal Thought in Islam by Dr. Riaz-ul-Hassan
10- Islamic Jurisprudence by Kemal A Faruki
Paper II
English Jurisprudence
Course Contents:
1- The science of jurisprudence as a subject
a) Meaning
b) Definition
c) Kinds of Jurisprudence
d) Relation of Jurisprudence with other social sciences
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The Nature of Law
The Administration of Justice & State
The Sources of Law
Legislation
Precedent
Custom
Legal Rights
Ownership
Possession
Persons
Titles
Liability, intention and Negligence
The Law of Property
The Law of Obligation
The Law of Procedure
The theory of Sovereignty, Division of Law, The
Territory of the State
Books Recommended
1- Jurisprudence by Sir John Salmond & by Fritz Gerrald (Latest Edition)
2- Jurisprudence by Hibbert (Latest Edition)
3- Jurisprudence by Dennis Lloyds (Steven and Sons Ltd, London)
4- Jurisprudence by C.W. Paton
Paper III
Constitution Law
1- British Constitution
2- The Constitution of USA
(50 Marks)
(50 Marks)
Course Contents:
The course contents of the British and Constitution for the United States shall be as given below:British Constitution
1- Salient Features of the British Constitution.
2- Difference Between Constitution & Constitutional Law
3- Sources and Nature of the British Constitution
4- Separation of Powers, How far it is present in British Constitution
5- The Rule of Law
6- Parliamentary Supremacy
7- British Constitutional Conventions
8- Royal Prerogatives (Crown)
9- British Cabinet
10- British Parliament
11- Privileges of Parliament
12- Fundamental Rights i.e. Freedom of Person and Property Liberty of Expression etc.
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13- Judiciary
14- Local Government
15- Political Parties
B. Constitution of United States of America
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Brief History of Conventions leading to the Passing of American Constitution
Important Characteristics/Salient Features
Human Rights Bill - Civil Liberties
Ratification of the Constitution
Congress, its two Houses – Legislative Procedure
Senate and Effectiveness of its Control
Separation of Powers
President – His Election, Powers and checks on him
Judiciary: i) its role in the development of Constitution
ii) Judiciary as Champion of Civil Liberties
10- Rigidity – Procedure of Amendments
11- Judicial Review
Books Recommended:
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The English Constitution by Begehot
Law of the Constitution by A.V. Dicey
The Government of England by Lowell
The Government of USA by Munro
The American Political System by Brogen
The American Presidency by Lasaki
The Supreme Court of United States by Warren
Constitutional Law (8th Edition) E.S. Wade and Godfrey Phillips, English Language Book Society and
Longman Group Limited London.
The British Constitution by H.R.G Greaves George Allan and Unwin.
Introduction to British Constitutional Law by D.C.M Yardley, Butterworth London
Steadies in Constitutional Law by Cilin. R. Munro, Butterworth, London
Modern Political Constitutions, C.F. Strong, English Language Book Society London.
The Constitution and what means today by Edward S. Crowin, Princeton University Press.
Any others recommended by the teacher from time to time.
Paper IV
Law of Contract
1- The General Principles of Contract & The Contract Act, 1872
2- The Sales of Goods Act, 1930
3- The Partnership Act, 1932
Course Contents
Contract
1- Preliminary-General Principles of Contract
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(20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
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Formation of the Contract
Communication, Acceptance and Revocation of Proposals
Contracts, Voidable Contracts and Void Agreements
Contingent Contracts
Performance of Contracts
Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contracts
The Branch of Contract and the Consequences
Indemnity and Guarantee
Bailments
Agency
The Sales of Goods
1- General Principles
2- Formation of the Contract of Sale
3- Subject Matter of the Contract
4- Conditions and Warranties
5- Sale by Sample and Description
6- Auction Sale
7- Transfer of Property
8- Delivery and Payment of Price
9- Title
10- Performance of the Contract
11- Rights of Unpaid Seller
12- Breach of the Contract
The Partnership
1- General Principles of Partnership
2- Nature and Scope
3- Difference between Partnerships and other Associations
4- Rights and Duties of Partners to one another
5- Relations of Partners to Third Parties
6- Incoming and Outgoing Partners
7- Dissolution of Firms
8- Registration of Firm and its Effects
Books Recommended
1- General Principles of Law of Contracts by Cheshire and Fifot
2- General Principles of Contracts by Ansen
3- Law of Contracts by Ratan Lal (India)
4- Shoukat Mehmood on Law of Contract
5- Contract Act, 1872 by K.B. Abbas
6- Sale of Goods Act, (1930), Commentary by Kazi Muhammad Ashraf
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Paper-V
Law of Torts and Easement
1- Law of Torts
80 Marks
2- Easement
20 Marks
Law of Torts
1- Definition of Tort
2- Difference between Tort and Crime: Tort and Breach of Contract
3- Essentials of Tort
4- Personal Disabilities
5- Discharge of Tort
6- Exception of Tort
7- Master and Servant
8- Remedies
9- Measurement of Damages
10- Remoteness of Damages
11- Defamation - Essential of Libel and Slander, Defenses
12- Negligence and Contributory Negligence
13- Nuisance: Public Nuisance and Private Nuisance
14- Malicious Prosecution
15- Fraud and Misrepresentation
16- Assault, Battery and Malice
17- Wrongful Imprisonment
Easement ACT (V of 1982) with Commentary as amended up to date
Books Recommended:
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Windfield on ‘Torts’
R.K. Kapoor on ‘Law of Tort’
Salmond on ‘Torts’
A.M. Chaudhry ‘Law of Tort’
‘Law of Tort’ by Underhill
Easement Act of 1882 with commentary by S.M. Iqbal PLD Publication
Paper VI
Criminal Law
1- General Principles of English Criminal Law
2- Pakistan Penal Code
3- Hadood Laws of Pakistan
Course Contents
1- Definition of Crime
2- Nature and History of Crime
3- Causes of Crime
4- Crime and Tort
5- Functions of Criminal Law
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(20 Marks)
(60 Marks)
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Criminal Liability
Actus Reus, Mens rea, Intention, Knowledge, Motive
Principles of Participation
Negligence, Recklessness, Strict Liability
General Defenses
Preliminary Offences, Sexual Offences, Assault, Battery, Hurt, Homicide, Offences against Property
The Law as contained in Pakistan Code & Hadood Ordinance.
Books Recommended:
1- Smith and Hogan on English Criminal Law
2- Cross and Jones on English Criminal Law
3- Pakistan Penal Code by M.H. Nizami
4- Pakistan Penal Code by Shaukhat Mahmood
5- Pakistan Penal Code by Sohail Anjum
6- Dr. C.M Hanif on Pakistan Panel Code
7- General Principles of Criminal Law by Prof. Dr. C.M. Hanif
8- Hudood Ordinance, 1979
9- Principles of Criminal Law by C.S. Kenny
Hudood Laws
Course Contents
As laid down in Hudood Ordinances.
Paper-I
Constitutional Law-II
1- Constitutional History of Pakistan
(20 Marks)
2- Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
(60 Marks)
3- Constitutional Developments in Azad
Jammu & Kashmir
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
Constitutional History of Pakistan
1- Salient Features of Government of India Act, 1935
2- Objectives Resolution
3- Report of the Basic Principles Committee
4- Salient Features of the 1956 and 1962 Constitution
5- Legal Frame Work Order 1970
6- The interim Constitution of 1972
7- The P.C.O. of 1981
8- The R.C.O. of 1985
9- The Eighth Amendment
Constitutional Development of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
1- Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir 1939
2- Standstill Agreement 1947
3- Agreement between Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan 1948
4- AJK Govt. Act 1964 & 1970
5- Interim Constitution of AJK 1974
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6- Rules of Business 1950 & 1958 Printing Press.
Cases
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Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan vs. Federation of Pakistan, PLD 1955 Sindh 96
Reference by the Governor General, PLD 1955 FC 435
State vs. Dosso, PLD 1958 SC 533
Usif Patel vs. Crown, PLD 1955 FC 387
Begum Nusrat Bhutto vs. Chief of the Army Staff, PLD 1977 SC 657
Nawaz Sharif vs. President of Pakistan, PLD 1993 SC 473
Benazir Bhutto vs. The President of Pakistan, PLD 1992 SC 492
Federation of Pakistan vs. Haji Saifullah Khan, PLD 1989 SC 166
Benazir Bhutto vs. President of Pakistan, PLD 1998 SC 388
Asma Jilani vs. Government of the Punjab, PLD 1972 SC 139
Referring Authority vs. Sardar Mohammad Abdul Qayyum Khan 1983
Sardar Mohammad Ibrahim Khan vs AJK Government 1990
Books Recommended:
1- The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shaukat Mahmood
2- Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by Ahmer Fazeel 1997
3- Constitution of Pakistan by Emanual Zafar
4- Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by M. Mahamood
5- Qanoon-e-Dustoori by Prof. Khalil Ullah
6- Constitution of Pakistan by G.W. Chaudhary
7- Constitutional Law by Irving Jennings
8- Constitutional History, PLD, Lahore Publication
9- Constitutional Development in Azad Jammu & Kashmir by Syed Manzoor-H Gillani by Government
Printing Press Muzaffarabad
Paper II
Equity
1- Principles of Equity
including Maxims of Equity
2- The Trust ,Act 1882
3- The Specific Relief Act 1877
(40 Marks)
(20 Marks)
(40 Marks)
Course Contents:
1- History and Growth of Equity in England
2- Judicature Acts of 1973 and 1875
3- Maxims of Equity
4- The Trust Act 1882
5- The Specific Relief Act 1877
Books Recommended:
1- Snell’s Principles of Equity 25th Edition by Megarry & Baker (1960) published by Sweet & Maxwell
London.
2- The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (with any commentary) by A.M Choudhary Published by the PLD Lahore
3- The Trusts Act of 1882 (with and commentary) published by PLD Lahore
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Paper III
Mercantile Law
1- The Companies Ordinance, 1984
(80 Marks)
(All provisions of the Companies ordinance, 1948)
2- The Negotiable Instruments Act,1881
(20 Marks)
(All provisions of section 1-60, 82-85-A and 122-131 of the Act)
Course Contents:
Company Law
1- Historical Background
2- Kinds of Companies
3- Difference between a Company and other Associations
4- Formation of Company
5- Articles and Memorandum of Association
6- Prospectus
7- Membership
8- Capital, Shares, Stock, Mortgages
9- Management, Directors
10- Meetings, Resolutions
11- Audit and Accounts
12- Winding Up, Types
13- Consequences of Winding up and Dissolution
14- Negotiable Instruments:
(All provisions of the Section 1-60, 82-85-A and 122-131 of the Negotiable Instruments Act)
Recommended Reading:
1- Relevant Acts with commentaries by different authors, covering comprehensive study of the Acts as
amended up to date.
Paper IV
Law of Transfer of Property
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The Transfer of Property Act
The Registration Act, 1908
The Succession Act, 1925 (1-22)
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
(40 Marks)
(20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
The detailed provisions of all the acts as indicated above.
Books Recommended:
1- Transfer of Property Act, by Shaukat Mahmood
2- Transfer of Property Act, by I.A. Kazi
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3- Other Commentaries on Relevant Acts
Paper V
Islamic Personal Law
1- Muslim Personal Law
(80 Marks)
2- The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 (Section 1 to 51)
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
1- Muslim Personal Law and Law of Inheritance, in light of the Qur’anic Verses and relevant
enactments such as,
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939
The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
West Pakistan Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1962
1- Dower
2- Dissolution of Marriage
3- Divorce
4- Iddat
5- Maintenance
6- Parentage-Legitimacy & Acknowledgement
7- Guardianship of Person and Property Gifts
8- Wakfs
9- Wills
10- Inheritance-General Rules
11- Hanfi Law of Inheritance
12- Shia Law of Inheritance
13- Family Court Act 1964
14- The Guardian and Wards Act 1890 (Section 1 to 51)
Books Recommended:
1- Outlines of Mohammadan Law by A.A. Fyzee
2- Islamic Law Theory and Practice by Aziz Ahmad
3- Islamic Law by D.F. Mulla
4- Studies in Muslim Law, by N.U.A. Siddiqui
5- Islamic Law by Syed Amir Ali
6- Islamic Law by Hamid Ullah
Paper VI
Public International Law
Course Contents:
1- Nature, Origin and Basis of International Law
2- Material Sources of International Law
3- Subject of International Law
4- Relation between International Law and State Law
5- State in General
6- Recognition
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State Territorial Sovereignty
State Jurisdiction
State Responsibility
Succession to Rights and Obligations
The State and the Individual
The State and the Economic Interest
Diplomatic Envoys, Counsels and other Representatives
The Law and Practice as to Treaties
The International Disputes
War, Armed Conflicts and other Hostilities
Neutrality
International Humanitarian Law
International Institutions
Books Recommended:
1- Principles of Public International Law by Ian Bownlie 1
2- International Law by Oppenheiun, Vol 1 & II Edition by H. Lauter Pacht
3- Introduction to International Law by J.G. Starke
4- Law of Nations by Brierly, J.L.
5- International Law by Schwazanbinger
6- The Conflict of Law by R.H. Graveson
7- Private International Law by Cheshire and North
8- Conflict of Laws, by Dicey & Morris
9- Conflict of Laws by Moros, J.H.G
10- Private International Law by Chaudhry A.M.
11- International Law by Tadon, M.P
12- International humanitarian Law a compilation of selected texts by ICRC Pakistan
13- Kashmir Dispute: An International Law Perspective Dr. Ijaz Hussain
Paper VII
Special & Local Laws
(60 Marks)
1- The Land Revenue Act
a) Shamlat Dah Act. 1966
b) AJK Regularization of Notour Act 1974
2- AJK RIgh of Prior Purchase Act
(as amended up to date)
(20 Marks)
3- Tenancy Laws
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
All provisions given in the relevant Acts.
Paper I
Law of Civil Procedure
1- The Civil Procedure Code 1908 (80 Marks)
2- The Limitation Act 1908
(20 Marks)
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Course Contents:
All provisions of the Civil Procedure Code and the Limitation Act.
Books Recommended:
1- Civil Procedure Code; Commentary by Aamer Raza A. Khan
2- Civil Procedure Code; Commentary by Nizami
3- Civil Procedure Code; Commentary by Shaukat Mahmood
4- Civil Procedure Code; Commentary by A.M. Chaudhry
Paper II
Criminal Procedure & Medical Jurisprudence
1- The Criminal Procedure Code (80 Marks)
2- Medical Jurisprudence
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
1- All provisions of Criminal Procedure Code 1908 as amended up-to-date
2- Medical Jurisprudence with reference to Autopsy and Physical Injuries
Books Recommended:
1- Criminal Procedure Code; Commentary by M.H. Nizami
2- Criminal Procedure Code; Commentary by Shaukat Mahmood
3- Medical Jurisprudence by Jhala & Raja
4- Medical Jurisprudence for India by Lyon I.B
5- Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology by Modi, N.J.
6- Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology by Parikh
7- Medical Jurisprudence by Taylor A.S
8- Criminal Procedure Code (Commentary) by Prof. Dr. C.M Hanif
Paper III
Law of Evidence & Legal Ethics
1- The Qunoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984
2- Qanoon of Ethics including the Pakistan Bar Council Rules, 1976
on the Subject
(80 Marks)
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
1- All the provisions of Qanoon-e-Shahdat Order 1984 as amended up-to-date
2- General Principles of Legal Ethics
Books Recommended:
1- Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order 1984 with Commentary by Prof. Dr. C.M Hanif
2- Law of Evidence; Munir
3- Law of Evidence; Best
4- Law of Evidence; Phipson
5- Law of Evidence; M. Mahmood
6- Qanoon-e-Shahdat; Dr Siadat Afi
7- Qanoon-e-Shahdat; Dr Hamid Ullah
8- Professional Ethics of the Bar; Anand, C.L.
9- Road to Justice; Lord Denning
10- A Study of Legal Ethics; by Jessup, H.W.
11- Generalization in Singer, M.G
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12- The Legal Imagination, by White J.B.
13- Principles of Legal Ethics by Prof. Dr. C.M Hanif
14- Generalization in Ethics by Singer, M.G
Paper IV
1- Conveyancing
2- Pleadings
3- Law of Interpretation
Legal Drafting & Interpretation of Statutes
(40 Marks)
(40 Marks)
(20 Marks)
Course Contents:
Law of Convincing and Pleadings
1- Drafting by I.C. Desouza (Omitting Chapter I & II, Part-II) (Major petition to Courts)
2- Pleadings in India with Precedents by Sir C. Walsh and J.C. Weir
3- Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu, (Latest Edition) only the following forms are prescribed.
1- Receipts No. 1
2- Bonds No. 1-2-6-9
3- Agreement 1-5-6-10
4- Mukhtarnama 1-2-3
5- Bainama 1-4-20-23
6- Rahn Nama 1-2-3-5-6-7-9-13
7- Exchange 1-2-3
8- Hiba Nama 1-2-3
9- Talak Nama 1-2-3-4
10- Wills 1-2-4-5
11- Partnership Deed 1-3
12- Dedication 1-2-8
13- Settlement 1-2
14- Bonds 3
15- Adoption 1-4
16- Marriage 1-2-3
17- Arbitration 1-2-3
18- Notice1-3-5-8-12-13
19- Musawada 1-2-3-4
20- Promissory Note 1-2-3-4
21- Patta 1-6(b)
Law of Interpretation of Statutes
Section 6, 16, 21 and 26 of General Clauses Act and Course as contained in Law of Interpretation;
by Maxwell and Craze
Books Recommended:
1- Law of Pleading; Inayatullah
2- Conveyancing; Inayatullah, M.
3- Pleadings in India with Precedents; Sir Walsh & J.C. Weir
4- Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu (Latest Edition)
5- Drafting by I.C. Desouza (Omitting Chapters I & II Part-II) (Major petitions to Courts)
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Law of Interpretation; Maxwell and Craze
Interpretation of Statutes; Chowdhry
Interpretation of Pakistan Statutes; Kazi Muhammad Ashraf
Interpretation of Statutes; Mazharuddin Ahmad
Note: Besides the above forms, students shall be expected to be familiar with drafting of Plaints,
Written Statements and Applications for Execution in Urdu Language.
Paper V
1- Principles of Administrative Law
2- Law of Administrative Tribunals
Administrative Law
60 Marks
30 Marks
Course Contents:
1- General and Basic Principles of Administrative Law
2- Basic Principles of Law of Civil Services
Books Recommended:
1- Principles of Administrative Law; Griffith, J.A.G.
2- Principles of Administrative Law by Jain M.P
3- Principles of Administrative Law; Yardley, D.C.M.
4- Administrative Law; Foulkes David
5- Civil Services Law and Practice; Masud ul Hassan
6- Manual of Civil Services; Janjua, Z.I.
7- Civil Services Law; Nisar Ahmad
8- Representative and Administrative Tribunal by Frost and Howard
9- Administrative Tribunals at Work by Pollard R.S.W
10- Administrative Process by Robbinas, S.P
11- Administrative Law by Emmanuel Zafar
12- Administrative Tribunals for Civil Servants in Pakistan by Hamad Khan
Effective/Optional Papers
Students will be required to choose two out of the following six papers
1- Intelligent Property Laws
2- Environmental Laws
3- Banking Laws
4- Labour and Taxation Laws
5- Criminology
6- Minor Acts
Optional Papers-I
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Intellectual Property Laws
Environmental Laws
Introduction and General Principles
(20 Marks)
Patents Law
(20 Marks)
Designs Law
(20 Marks)
Trade Marks Law
(20 Marks)
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5- Copy Right Law
(20 Marks)
Course Contents
1- Introduction and General Principles
Introduction and General Principles of Intellectual Property law. A comparison of its four Branches
and definitions thereof.
2- Parents Law
i)
Procedure for obtaining a patent
Concept of Novelty, Patentable Inventions, Procedure for obtaining Patent Right, Term and
Renewals.
ii)
Effects of Obtaining Patent Rights
Privileges of Acquiring Patent Right such as Assignment,
Licensing and Infringement Proceeding; Revocation of Patent.
Design Law
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A DESIGN REGISTRATION
Concept of novelty and originality, procedure for obtaining design protection, term and renewals.
EFFECTS OF OBTAINING DESIGN RIGHTS:
Privileges of acquiring design rights such as assignments, licensing and infringement proceedings;
cancellation of registered designs.
Trade Marks Law
PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING REGISTRATION OF A TRADE MARK:
Procedure for obtaining registration with reference to goods and services; distinctiveness of a trade mark
and prohibition as to registration; opposition and rectification proceedings; duration and renewal
of registration.
ENFORCEMENT OF TRADE MARK RIGHTS:
Infringement proceedings; passing off action.
ASSIGNMENT, LICENISING AND REGISTERED USERS:
Assignment of registered and unregistered trademarks; standard terms and conditions of a license
agreement; registration of registered user; and right of registered user to file infringement proceedings.
Copyright Law
COPYRIGHT, OWNERSHIP OF COPYRIGHT AND RIGHTS OF THE OWNER:
Works in which copyright subsists; first owner of copyright, term of copyright.
REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF COPYRIGHT: Procedure of obtaining copyright registration; registration
of assignment; licenses by owners and compulsory license.
ENFORCEMENT OF COPYRIGHT: When copyright infringed; certain acts not infringement of copyright;
powers and functions of Copyright Board.
INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND CONVENTIONS TRIPS:
Agreement, Paris Convention, Patents Cooperation Treaty, Universal Convention on Copyrights, Berne
convention, etc.
Books Recommended
Introduction and General Principles books recommended by the Teacher.
Parents
1- Patents for inventions
2- Fifth Edition by T.A. Blanco While
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3- Terrell on the Law of Patents, Fifteenth Edition
4- Intellectual Property, Third Edition by W.R. Cornish
5- Patents law by P. Narayanan (Third Edition)
Designs
1- Russel Clarke on Copyrights and industrial Designs by Michael Fysh (Fifth Edition)
Trade Marks
1- Trade and Merchandize marks Act by Dr S. Venkateshwaran
2- Kerly on Trade Marks and Trade Names
3- Law of Trade Marks and Passing-off by P. Narayana
Copyright
1- Copyright Law by P. Narayanan, published by Eastern Law House, Calcutta. (India)
2- International Copyright by Stewart
3- Skone James and Copinger on Copyrights.
Optional Paper II
Environmental Law:
1- Introduction, Sources and Principles
2- National Laws
3- Regional Laws
4- International Law
(40 Marks)
(20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
(20 Marks)
Course Contents
1- Introduction
a) Introduction
b) Historical Background
c) Practical Significance/Multidisciplinary Aspect Connection with Human Rights
d) Sources
Ethics
Islamic Provisions on Environment Law
World Conversation Strategy, National Conversation Strategy
Provincial Conversation Strategy
National Bodiversity Action Plan
e) Principles
Precautionary
Polluter Pays
Inter-Generation Equity
Prevention
Cooperation/Mutual Assistance
Sovereignty
f) Theories of Enforcement and Compliance
2- International
a) Soft Law (e.g., Stockholm, Rio)
Multilateral agreements
Marine (e.g. LoS, MARPOL)
Desertification (CCD)
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Climate (e.g. FCCC, Kyoto)
Air (e.g. Vienna, Montreal)
Waste (e.g. Basel)
Nuclear
Trade (e.g. WTO, TRIPS)
b) Dispute Resolution
c) INGOs
Regional
Soft Law (e.g. Langkawi Declaration)
a) Agreements
ASEAN
S. Asian Regional Seas
Indus Basin Commission
Mekong River Commission
Marine Turtles
Aquaculture
Antiquities
b) Institutional infrastructure
ASEAN
SAARC Law
UNEP/ESCAP
3- Constitutional 1956, 1962, 1973
a) Statutory
Federal 1983 Ordinance
PEPA 1997
NEQS
Sectoral
iii)
Provincial
b) Case Law/Common Law
4- Institutional Infrastructure
i)
Federal
PEPC
EPA
Judiciary
ii)
Provincial
EPA
Sustainable Development Funds
Tribuna
5- Enforcement/Compliance
i)
Market instruments
ii)
Practice
iii)
Theory
6- Techniques
i)
EIA/IIE
ii)
Procedural/Practical
7- Conclusion
i)
Limitations
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ii)
Law Reforms
Optional Paper III
BANKING LAW
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The State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956
(20 Marks)
The Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962
(20 Marks)
The Banking Tribunals Ordinance, 1984
(20 Marks)
The Modarba Companies and Modarba
(Floation and Control) Ordinance, 1980
(20 Marks)
5- The Banks (Nationalization) Act, 1974 as amended.
(20 Marks)
6- The Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans, Advances, Credits and Finances) Act, 1997
Course Contents
Relevant Provisions of the following Laws:
1The state bank of Pakistan Act, 1956
2The Banking Companies Ordinance, 1962
3The Banking Tribunals Ordinance 1984
4The Modarba Companies and Modarba (Floation and Control Ordinance 1980)
5The Banking (Nationalization) Act, 19784 as amended
6The Banking Companies (Recovery of Loans, Advances, Credits and Finance
Optional Paper IV
LABOUR AND TAXATION LAWS
1- Labour Laws
(60 Marks)
2- Income Tax Law
(40 Marks)
Course Contents
1- The Factories Act, 1934
2- The Industrial Relations Ordinance, 1969
3- Taxation Laws
4- The Income Tax Ordinance, 1979 as amended
Books Recommended
1- Labour Code of Pakistan by Altaf Hussain
2- Pakistan Labour Code (commentary) by Pannaun N.A
3- Labour code of Pakistan by Shafi M
4- Pakistan Labour Manual by Hamid Ali
5- Income Tax Law by Luqman Baig
6- Income Tax Law with Practical Problems by Kh. Amjad Saeed
7- Income Tax Ordinance by Rizvi
8- Complete Income Tax Law by S.A Salam
Optional Paper-V
Criminology Minor Acts
1- Definations and Principles of Criminal Liability (20 Marks)
2- Statutory Penal Offences
(20 Marks)
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3- Implementation of Punishments of ‘Hadd’ Taazir’
And ‘Qisas’
(20 Marks)
4- Punishments in Penal Laws
(20 Marks)
5- Reformatory and preventive measures
(20 Marks)
Course Contents
1- Statutory Penal Offences Against state, property and persons in Pakistan, with reference to offences
in Islamic law as introduced recently in Pakistan.
2- Implementation of the punishments of ‘Hadd’ ‘Taazir’ and Qisas
3- Defences to the crime as in statutory Laws of Pakistan
4- Punishments in penal of law of Pakistan with reference to the Object and theories of punishment,
including Islamic penal concepts and theories.
5- Reformatory and preventative (controlling) Measures adopted in Pakistan
Optional Paper-IV
MINOR ACTS
1- The Stamp Act, (II) 1899
(20 Marks)
(As amended upto date)
2- The Suit Valuation Act, 1887
(20 Marks)
(As amended upto date)
3- The Court Fees Act, 1870
(20 Marks)
(As amended upto date)
4- The Arbitration Act, 1940
(20 Marks)
(As amended upto date)
5- Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959
(As amended upto date)
Recommended Reading:
Some good commentaries on the relevant acts as recommended by the teacher.
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