REGULATIONS 2017 FOR LAW DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(Recognized by Bar Council of India)
CURRICULUM AND SYLLABI
B.Com.LL.B (Hons)
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VISION AND MISSION OF THE INSTITUTION
VISION
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology aspires to be a leader in Education, Training and Research in Engineering, Science, Technology and Management and to play a vital role in the Socio-Economic progress of the Country.
MISSION
• To blossom into an internationally renowned Institution
• To empower the youth through quality education and to provide professional leadership
• To achieve excellence in all its endeavors to face global challenges
• To provide excellent teaching and research ambience
• To network with global institutions of Excellence, Business, Industry and Research Organizations
• To contribute to the knowledge base through Scientific enquiry, Applied research and Innovation
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CRESCENT SCHOOL OF LAW
VISION
The Vision of Crescent School of Law is to produce promising and credible Law Graduates with potential knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of contemporary times. The present world that is global, competitive and complex and the ‘issues’ that are the confronting was also on the same span. Hence, the Crescent School of Law contemplates to train young minds with strong fundamentals, sound legal knowledge and skill-set to deal, answer and fight for just and legal causes.
The vision of Crescent School of Law is to produce competent law graduates who can be instrumental in delivering goods as Advocates, Judicial Officers, Legal Advisors and Law Officers/Executives not only in legal arena but in Corporate and Business world as well.
Crescent School of Law espouses the cause of translating the Constitutional values into a reality. It cherishes a just and equitable society where every individual has a place to survive and flourish. Hence, for Crescent, Law is more of social engineering.
MISSI0N
To train the students a competent legal/corporate professionals with all necessary in-puts with a holistic approach. To provide excellent academic ambience where the students can learn and excel. To equip the students to meet the challenges of profession by exposing them to contemporary issues through discussions, debates and by organizing work-shops, seminars and moot-courts etc. To encourage a spirit of enquiry, research inquisitiveness with interdisciplinary approach to find solutions to the legal/social issues.
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PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
To provide a strong foundations of social sciences to ensure comprehensive understanding of ‘Law’ as a unique discipline. To equip the students with required knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the Legal, Corporate and Business world. To infuse confidence and competencies among the students to analyze various legal and social issues and offer legal solutions. To train the student as an active responsible citizen to uphold the values of democracy. To provide a strong foundation in Accounting, Business Laws and Taxation to the students To provide career oriented education to students so that they can either go for jobs or engage in self-employment.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to
Establish as legal professionals to take up responsibilities in legal/corporate arena. Demonstrate a clear understanding of law and its underlining principles with conceptual clarity. Apply the knowledge and principles into real-life/ practical situations and to find solutions that are legal and valid. Defend and uphold democratic spirit and constitutional values and fight for them within and outside the Court. Apply strong conceptual base in commerce and business Demonstrate leadership quality in the choosen field of career
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B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REGULATIONS - 2017 LAW DEGREE PROGRAMMES
1.0 PRELIMINARY DEFINITIONS & NOMENCLATURE In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: i) "Programme" means Degree Programmes offered under the school of Law. ii) "Branch" means specialization or discipline of the law Degree Programme like, BBA LLB; B. Com. LLB etc., iii) "Course" means a theory or practical subject that is normally studied in a semester, like Language, Law, Tutorial, Practical or Moot Court etc., iv) "Institution" means B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. v) "Dean (Academic Affairs)" means the Dean (Academic Affairs) of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. vi) "Dean (Student Affairs)" means the Dean (Students Affairs) of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology. vii) "Controller of Examinations" means the Controller of Examination of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, who is responsible for conduct of examinations and declaration of results. 2.0 PROGRAMME OFFERED, DURATION AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 2.1 BRANCHES OF STUDY Regulations are applicable to the following degree programmes in Law, with each programme distributed over ten semesters. LAW PROGRAMMES: 1. BBA. L.L.B. (Hons.) 2. B.Com. L.L.B. (Hons.) 2.2 Eligibility Criteria 2.2.1 Candidates for admission to the first semester of the ten semester degree programme in law shall be required to have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the (10+2) curriculum (Academic stream) prescribed by the appropriate authority or any other examination of any university or authority accepted by the Institution as equivalent thereto.
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2.2.2 The maximum age for seeking admission into a stream of integrated Bachelor of Law degree programme, is limited to twenty years in case of general category of applicants and twenty two years in case of applicants from SC, ST and other Backward communities. 2.2.3 The candidate shall write an entrance examination prescribed by the Institution for Admission. The purpose of entrance examination is to testify the proficiency of the candidate in Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge and Current affairs. 2.2.3 Students who have valid Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) score can also seek admission. 2.2.4 The eligibility criteria such as marks, number of attempts and physical fitness shall be as prescribed by the Institution from time to time. 3.0 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME 3.1 Every programme will have a curriculum with syllabi consisting of theory, tutorial and practical courses such as, Non Law Subjects i) Language (English) ii) Humanities & Social Sciences (Management Sciences or Commerce Subjects) iii) Interdisciplinary Subjects like Economics, Sociology and Political Science. Law Subjects iv) Legal Education (Law Subjects core and compulsory) v) Elective Courses (Optional Law Subjects) vi) Practical Courses such as clinical legal education like Moot Courts, Drafting Pleadings and Conveyancing; Alternate Dispute Resolution etc. 3.2 Each course is normally assigned certain number of credits: One credit per lecture period per week One credit per tutorial period per week One credit for two to three periods and two credits for four periods of practical courses 3.3 Each semester curriculum shall consist of 25 credits of lecture courses and two credits for internship in all even semesters. The total number of
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credits is 260 including 10 credits for internship program. 3.4 For the award of the degree, a student has to clear all the papers including internal assessment and complete his internship and practical whatever it is. 3.5 The medium of instruction, examinations and project report shall be English, except for courses in languages other than English. 4.0 DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME 4.1 A student is ordinarily expected to complete the programme in ten semesters. However, he/she is allowed to complete it even after completion of five years, but not later than eight years from admission including break of study. 4.2 Each semester shall consist of a minimum of 90 working days. 5.0 CLASS ADVISOR AND FACULTY ADVISOR 5.1 Class Advisor A faculty member will be nominated by the Dean/HOD as Class Advisor for the class throughout the period of study. The Class Advisor shall be responsible for maintaining the academic, curricular and co-curricular records of students of the class throughout their period of study. 5.2 Faculty Advisor To help the students in planning their courses of study and for general counseling, the Dean/HOD of the students will attach a maximum of 20 students to a faculty member of the department who shall function as faculty advisor for the students throughout their period of study. Such faculty advisor shall guide the students in taking up the courses for registration and enrolment in every semester and also offer advice to the students on academic and related personal matters. 6.0 COURSE COMMITTEE Each common theory course offered to more than one group of students shall have a “Course Committee” comprising all the teachers teaching the common course with one of them nominated as course coordinator. The nomination of the course coordinator shall be made by the Head of the Department / Dean (Academic Affairs) depending upon whether all the
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teachers teaching the common course belong to a single department or to several departments. The Course Committee shall meet as often as possible and ensure uniform evaluation of the tests and arrive at a common scheme of evaluation for the tests. Wherever it is feasible, the Course Committee may also prepare a common question paper for the test(s). 7.0 CLASS COMMITTEE A class committee comprising faculty members handling the courses, student representatives and a senior faculty member not handling the courses as chairman will be constituted branch-wise and semester-wise. 7.1 The composition of the class committee will be as follows: i. One senior faculty member, preferably not handling courses for the concerned semester, appointed as chairman by the Head of the Department ii. Faculty members of all courses of the semester iii. Six student representatives (male and female) of each class nominated by the Head of the Department in consultation with the relevant faculty advisors iv. All faculty advisors and the class advisors. v. Head of the Department 7.2 The class committee shall meet at least thrice during the semester. The first meeting will be held within two weeks from the date of commencement of classes, in which the nature of continuous assessment for various courses and the weightage for each component of assessment will be decided for the course. The second meeting will be held within a week after the date of mid semester examination report, to review the students' performance and for follow up action. 7.3 During these two meetings the student members representing the entire class, shall meaningfully interact and express opinions and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process. 7.4 The third meeting of the class committee, excluding the student members, shall meet within 5 days from the last day of the semester end examination to analyze the performance of the students in all the components of assessments and decide their grades in each course. The grades for a
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common course shall be decided by the concerned course committee and shall be presented to the class committee(s) by the concerned course coordinator. 8.0 REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT 8.1 Except for the first semester, every student shall register for the ensuing semester during a specified week before the semester end examination of the ongoing semester. Every student shall submit a completed registration form indicating the list of courses intended to be enrolled during the ensuing semester. Late registration with the approval of the Dean (Academic Affairs) along with a late fee will be permitted up to the last working day of the current semester. 8.2 From the second year onwards, all students shall pay the prescribed fees for the year on or before a specific day at the beginning of the semester confirming the registered courses. Late enrolment along with a late fee will be permitted up to two weeks from the date of commencement of classes. If a student does not enroll, his/her name will be removed from rolls. 8.3 The students of first semester shall register and enroll at the time of admission by paying the prescribed fees. 8.4 A student should have registered for all preceding semesters before registering for a particular semester. 9.0 COURSE CHANGE / WITHDRAWAL 9.1 Change of a Course A student can change an enrolled course within 10 working days from the commencement of the course, with the approval of the Dean (Academic Affairs), on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of the student/ Dean of School. 9.2 Withdrawal from a Course A student can withdraw from an enrolled course at any time before the mid semester examination for genuine reasons, with the approval of the Dean (Academic Affairs), on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of the student/ Dean of School. 10.0 TEMPORARY BREAK OF STUDY FROM A PROGRAMME A student may be permitted by the Dean (Academic Affairs) to avail
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temporary break of study from the programme up to a maximum of two
semesters for reasons of ill health or other valid grounds. A student can avail the break of study before the start of mid semester examination of the ongoing semester. However the total duration for completion of the programme shall not exceed the prescribed maximum number of semesters
(vide clause 5.1). If any student is debarred for want of attendance or suspended due to any act of indiscipline, it will not be considered as break of study. A student who has availed break of study has to rejoin in the same semester only. 11.0 ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE AND PERCENTAGE WEIGHTAGE OF MARKS 11.1 Course work is divided into 10 semesters. Each year a student has to take up five papers in each semester. 11.2 All semester - end examinations for the theory courses will be conducted for 75 marks except Clinical Legal Education courses. 25 marks is allotted for internal examination. 11.3 Internal Assessment is further divided into four components: 95% to 100% - 5 marks Marks for attendance (5 90% to 94% - 4 marks Marks) including tutorial, 85% to 89% - 3 marks practical, etc. 82% to 84% - 2 marks 75% to 79% - 1 mark 10 marks – submission of assignment Assignment - 10 Marks 5 marks – presentation of the same Mid-Semester Examination 10 marks
12.0 SUBSTITUTE EXAMINATIONS
12.1 A student who has missed Mid-Semester Examination, for genuine reasons may be permitted to write a substitute examination paying the prescribed substitute examination fees. However, permission to write a substitute examination will be given under exceptional circumstances, such as accidents, admission to a hospital due to illness, etc. by a committee
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constituted by the Dean of School for that purpose. However, there is no Substitute Examination for Semester End examination. 12.2 A student who misses Mid-Semester Examination in a course shall apply for substitute exam in the prescribed form to the Head of the Department / Dean of School within a week from the date of missed assessment test. However the Substitute Examination will be conducted after the last working day of the semester and before Semester End Examination.
13.0 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT AND SEMESTER / COURSE REPETITION
13.1 A student shall earn 100% attendance in the contact periods of every course, subject to a maximum relaxation of 25% (for genuine reasons such as medical grounds or representing the Institution in approved events etc.) to become eligible to appear for the semester-end examination in that course, failing which the student shall be awarded “I” grade in that course. The cases in which the student is awarded “I” grade, shall register and repeat the course when it is offered next semester. 13.2 The faculty member of each course shall cumulate the attendance details for the semester and furnish the names of the students who have not earned the required attendance in that course to the Class Advisor. The Class Advisor will consolidate and furnish the list of students who have earned less that 75% attendance, in various courses, to the Dean (Academic Affairs) through the Dean / HOD. Thereupon, the Dean (Academic Affairs) shall announce, course-wise, the names of such students prevented from writing the semester end examination in each course. 14.0 REDO COURSES 14.1 A student can register for a maximum of two redo courses per semester in the evening after regular college hours, if such courses are offered by the Crescent School of Law. Students may also opt to redo the courses offered during regular semesters. 14.2 The Head of the Department/ Dean of School with the approval of Dean Academic Affairs, may arrange for the conduct of a few courses during the evening, depending on the availability of faculty members and subject to a specified minimum number of students registering for each of such courses.
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14.3 The number of contact hours and the assessment procedure for any redo course will be the same as those during regular semesters except that there is no provision for any substitute examination and withdrawal from an evening redo course. 15.0 PASSING AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS AND GRADE SHEET 15.1 All assessments of a course will be made on absolute marks basis. However, the Class Committee without the student members shall meet within 5 days after the semester-end examination and analyze the performance of students in all assessments of a course and award letter grades. The letter grades and the corresponding grade points are as follows: Letter Grade Grade Points S 10 A 9 B 8 C 7 D 6 E 5 U 0 W 0 I 0 AB 0
"W" denotes withdrawal from the course. “I” denotes inadequate attendance and hence prevented from semester- end examination “U” denotes unsuccessful performance in the course. “AB” denotes absence for the semester-end examination. 15.2 A student who earns a minimum of five grade points (‘E’ grade) in a course is declared to have successfully completed the course. Such a course cannot be repeated by the student for improvement of grade. 15.3 The results, after awarding of grades, shall be signed by the Chairman of the Class Committee and Head of the Department/Dean of Schools and declared by the Controller of Examinations.
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15.4 Within one week from the date of declaration of result, a student can apply for revaluation of his / her semester-end theory examination answer scripts of one or more courses, on payment of prescribed fee, through proper application to Controller of Examination. Subsequently the Head of the Department/ Dean of School offered the course shall constitute a revaluation committee consisting of Chairman of the Class Committee as Convener, the faculty member of the course and a senior member of faculty knowledgeable in that course. The committee shall meet within a week to revalue the answer scripts and submit its report to the Controller of Examinations for consideration and decision.
15.5 After results are declared, grade sheets shall be issued to each student, which will contain the following details: credits for each course registered for that semester performance in each course by the letter grade obtained total credits earned in that semester Grade Point Average (GPA) of all the courses registered for that semester and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of all the courses taken upto that semester If Ci, is the number of credits assigned for the ith course and GPi is the Grade Point in the ith course, GPA will be calculated according to the formula
Where n = number of courses. The Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA shall be calculated in a similar manner, considering all the courses enrolled from first semester. “I” and "W" grades will be excluded for calculating GPA. "U", “I”, "AB" and "W" grades will be excluded for calculating CGPA. The formula for the conversion of CGPA to equivalent percentage of marks shall be as follows: Percentage Equivalent of Marks = CGPA X 10
15.6 After successful completion of the programme, the Degree will be awarded
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with the following classifications based on CGPA.
Classification CGPA 8.50 and above and passing all the First Class with courses in first appearance and Distinction completing the programme within the the normal 10 semesters 6.50 and above and completing the First Class programme within 12 semester Second Class Others
However, to be eligible for First Class with Distinction, a student should not have obtained ‘U’ or ‘I’ grade in any course during his/her study and should have completed the U.G. programme within a minimum period (except break of study). To be eligible for First Class, a student should have passed the examination in all the courses within the specified minimum number of semesters reckoned from his/her commencement of study. For this purpose, the authorized break of study will not be counted. The students who do not satisfy the above two conditions will be classified as second class. For the purpose of classification, the CGPA will be rounded to two decimal places. For the purpose of comparison of performance of students and ranking, CGPA will be considered up to three decimal places. 16.0 PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 16.1 All students shall enroll, on admission, in any of the personality and character development programmes, NCC / NSS / NSO / YRC / Rotaract and undergo practical training. • National Cadet Corps (NCC) will have to undergo specified number of parades. • National Service Scheme (NSS) will have social service activities in and around Chennai. • National Sports Organization (NSO) will have sports, games, drills and physical exercises. • Youth Red Cross (YRC) will have social service activities in and around
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Chennai. • Rotaract will have social service activities in and around Chennai. 17.0 DISCIPLINE 17.1 Every student is required to observe disciplined and decorous behavior both inside and outside the campus and not to indulge in any activity which will tend to affect the prestige of the Institution. 17.2 Any act of indiscipline of a student, reported to the Dean (Student Affairs), through the HOD / Dean will be referred to a Discipline and Welfare Committee nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, for taking appropriate action. 18.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE 18.1 A student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of BBA.LL.B(Hons.) / B.Com.LL.B(Hons.) degree provided the student has successfully completed all the required courses specified in the programme curriculum and earned the number of credits prescribed for the specialization, within a maximum period of 16 semester from the date of admission, including break of study. i) no dues to the Institution, Library, Hostels ii) no disciplinary action pending against him/her. 18.2 The award of the degree must have been approved by the Institution. 19.0 POWER TO MODIFY Notwithstanding all that has been stated above, the Academic Council has the right to modify the above regulations from time to time.
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B.S. ABDUR RAHMAN CRESCENT INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, B.COM LL.B (Hons.) CURRICULUM & SYLLABUS, REGULATIONS 2017 SEMESTER I Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. SSC1184 Principles of Economics 4 1 0 5
2. BLC1101 Principles of Management and 4 1 0 5 Human Resources Management 3. BLC1102 Introduction to Law 4 1 0 5
4. BLC1103 General Principles of Contract 4 1 0 5
5. BLC1104 Law and Language 4 1 0 5 25
SEMESTER II Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. ENC1286 Business English 4 1 0 5
2. SSC1281 Introduction to Sociology 4 1 0 5
3. BLC1201 Law of Torts & Accident Claims 4 1 0 5 under The Motor Vehicles Act 4 BLC1202 Special Contracts 4 1 0 5
5 BLC1203 Principles of Accounting 4 1 0 5
6 GEC1212 Environmental Studies 2 0 0 2 27
SEMESTER III
Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC2101 Law of Crimes-I(IPC) 4 1 0 5
2. BLC2102 Family Law-I 4 1 0 5
3. BLC2103 Constitutional Law-I 4 1 0 5
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4 SSC2181 Introduction to Political Science 4 1 0 5
5 BLC2105 Financial Market and Marketing 4 1 0 5 25 Management
SEMESTER IV Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC2201 Managerial Economics 4 1 0 5
2. BLC2202 Jurisprudence 4 1 0 5
3. BLC2203 Family Law-II 4 1 0 5
4. BLC2204 Constitutional Law-II 4 1 0 5
5. BLC2206 Cost and Management 4 1 0 5 Accounting 6. BLC2205 Internship – I 0 0 2 2 27
SEMESTER V Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC3101 Public International Law 4 1 0 5 2. BLC3102 Company Law 4 1 0 5 3. BLC3103 Human Rights 4 1 0 5 4. BLC3104 Financial Management 4 1 0 5 5. BLC3105 Practical Auditing 4 1 0 5 25
SEMESTER VI Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC3201 Law of Evidence 4 1 0 5 2. BLC3202 Labour Law – I 4 1 0 5 3. BLC3203 Administrative Law 4 1 0 5 4. BLC3204 Professional Ethics, Bar Bench 2 0 3 5 Relations and Accountancy for Lawyers. (Practical Training Paper) 5. BLC3206 Customs and Excise Laws 4 1 0 5
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6. BLC3205 Internship – II 0 0 2 2 27
SEMESTER VII
Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC4101 Transfer of Property Law 4 1 0 5 2. BLC4102 Intellectual Property Law 4 1 0 5 3. BLC4103 Labour Law – II 4 1 0 5 4. BLC4104 Law of Banking 4 1 0 5 5. BLC4105 Alternative Dispute Resolution 2 0 3 5 25 Mechanism (Practical Training Paper)
SEMESTER VIII Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC4201 Competition law 4 1 0 5 2. BLC4202 Environmental law 4 1 0 5 3. BLC4203 Maritime Law 4 1 0 5 4. BLC4204 International Trade Law 4 1 0 5 5. BLC4205 Cyber Law and Forensic 4 1 0 5 6. BLC4206 Internship – III 0 0 2 2 27
SEMESTER IX Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC5101 Law of Insurance 4 1 0 5 2. BLC5102 Law of Crimes-II(Cr.P.C.) 4 1 0 5 3. BLC5103 Civil Procedure Code & 4 1 0 5 Limitation Act 4. BLC5104 Land Laws 4 1 0 5 5. BLC5105 Moot Court (Practical Training 0 0 5 5 25 Paper)
SEMESTER X Sl. Course Course Title L T P C No. Code 1. BLC5201 Interpretation of Statutes 4 1 0 5
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2. BLC5202 Right to Information Act 4 1 0 5 3. BLC5203 Law of Taxation 4 1 0 5 4. BLC5204 Criminology and Penology 4 1 0 5 5. BLC5205 Drafting Pleading and 2 0 3 5 Conveyancing.(Practical Training Paper) 6. BLC5206 Internship – IV 0 0 2 2 27
TOTAL CREDITS : 260
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SEMESTER I
SSC1184 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: To introduce the basic concepts of economics and economic systems. To provide an idea about demand, supply and market equilibrium. To familiarize the concept of consumer behavior, cardinal, ordinal and revealed preference analysis. To give an overview about the production, distribution, pricing and different forms of markets. To provide basic understanding about the Indian economy.
MODULE I NATURE AND SCOPE OF ECONOMICS 10 Definitions: Wealth, Welfare, Scarcity and Growth – Micro Economics and Macro Economics - Normative and Positive Economics Basic economic problems - production possibilities- Basic features of prevalent economic systems- capitalism, socialism, mixed economy – Gandhian economic principles.
MODULE II PRICES AND MARKETS 10 . Demand – Individual demand and market demand - Demand curve-Law of demand – Exceptions to the Law of Demand – Law of Supply –Individual supply and market supply – Market equilibrium - shift in demand, supply and price – Elasticity of demand – meaning, degrees and measurement MODULE III CONSUMER BEHAVIOR 10 Consumption - meaning - Utility – Cardinal and Ordinal – Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility. Law of Equi-marginal Utility –Indifference Curve Analysis- consumers surplus.
MODULE IV PRODUCTION, PRODUCT PRICING, 10 DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETS Production – basic concepts of costs – opportunity cost – Production function – Short run and Long run – Returns to a factor-Law of variable proportions -Laws of returns to scale - economies and diseconomies of scale - internal and external economies of scale-Main market forms - Perfect Competition,
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Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly and Duopoly.
MODULE V INDIAN ECONOMY 10 Indian Economy-Problems-Features– Population-Causes-Trends- Consequences-Population Policy-2000, Poverty Alleviation Programmes - Concepts-Causes-Measurement-Trends - unemployment- causes-types-trends programmes - HDI. TOTAL HOURS : 50
REFERENCES: 1. Samuelson. P.A. Nordhaus (2009), Economics, Tata McGraw Hill 2. Mankiw, Gregory (recent edition), Principles of Economics, Cengage Learning, Delhi 3. Case & Fair (2007), Principles of Economics, Pearson Education, Delhi 4. Koutsoyiannis (1979), Modern Microeconomics ,Macmillan Press Ltd .London 5. Indian Economy- Ruddar Dutt and KPM Sundaram
OUTCOMES:
Students will gain about the basic concepts of economics and economic system Students will have an exposure about the market forces and market equilibrium. They will learn about the consumer behavior and utility analysis. Students will understood about the production, pricing, distribution and different forms markets. Students will an overview about Indian economy and its relevant policies.
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BLC1101 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND L T P C HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: This course is an introduction to the management function. It will focus on the theory and functional concepts of management including planning, organizing, leadership and control. This course will also review the human resource management. It deals with human capital and its constitution, organization and productive usage as part of management function. Basic knowledge on functional management is the essence of this course.
MODULE I 10 Definition of Management- Nature and Scope – Science or Art-Development of Management Thought-Contributions of Fayol and Taylor- Functions of Management- Types of Business Organisation-Planning-Objectives-Process of Management by objectives- strategies, Policies and Planning Premises Forecasting- Decision Making- Management by Exception, Managerial Levels and Managerial Skill
MODULE II 10 Nature and Purpose – Formal and Informal Organisation- Organisation Chart- Structures and Process- Departmentalisation by different strategy-Decentralisation and Centralisation- Delegation of Authority-Staffing-Selection-Process and Techniques-Co-ordination-Need Types and Techniques for Excellent Co-ordination- Controlling-Meaning and Importance-Control Process- Span of Control, Control Techniques
MODULE III 10 Nature and Scope of HRM-Difference between Personnel Management and HRM- Human Resource Selection- HRM & HRD, Concept of Human resource planning , sources and Techniques of recruitment-Interview Techniques-Placement-Induction- Training. Methods-Techniques-Identification of the Training needs- Training and Development- Performance Appraisal-Career Development.
MODULE IV 10 Remuneration- Components of Remuneration-Incentives-Benefit-Motivation-Welfare and Social Security Measures-Human Factors-Creativity-Intellectual skills-
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Innovation Information Communication and Technology (ICT)- Job Evaluation, ESOPS
MODULE V 10 Functions of Trade Unions – Forms of Collective Bargaining-Workers Participation in Management- Types and Effectiveness-Industrial Disputes and Settlements –HR Audit-Nature-Benefit-Approaches- Code of Discipline TOTAL HOURS : 60
TEXT BOOKS: 1. C.B.Gupta –Management Theory and Practice 2. L.M.Prasad- Principls and Practice of Management 3. P.C. Tripathi and P.N. Pandy – Principles of Management
REFERENCES: 1. P.C.Tripathi- Human Resource Development 2. T.V.Rao- Human Resource Development 3. Dr N.Premavathy- Human Resource Management
OUTCOMES:
Student will get an idea about ‘Management’ as a function and its challenging tasks. Student can understand and observe the current trends in Management with historical background. Student acquaints with management principles and methods and techniques. Student will familiarize with management functions such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
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BLC1102 INTRODUCTION TO LAW L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: This papers aims at introducing fundamental concepts of Law. Law-its definition- scope-nature-purpose-functions-sources-classification - Legal system - law making process. The beginners in Law will be exposed to tools of understanding the Statues and Judgments. The focus is on providing insights in to the basics as such.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION TO LAW 12 Concept of Law - its definition; Law its Scope; Law its nature; Law and its purpose; Law and its relationship with Political Science, Economics, Sociology, History and other social sciences. Law and Custom; Law and Morality; Law and Justice’ Law its Sources
MODULE I CLASSIFICATION OF LAW 12
Basic Law-Ordinary Law; Substantive Law and Procedural Law; Domestic (Municipal) Law and International Law, Civil Law and Criminal Law, Public Law and Private Law, Public International Law and Private International Law; What is Common Law; World legal order - Major legal systems in the World.
MODULE III CONCEPT OF STATE AND ITS POWER 12 State and its characteristics; Constitution and the Constitutional Law; Separation of Powers, Custom as a source of Law, Legislation as a source of Law. Legislative process - Law making bodies, / Rule Making power of the Executive nd the Law declared by the Court. Definition of Law, Definition of State (Article 12), What is an Ordinance. Striking features of Indian Constitution – Article 32 as a Fundamental Right.
MODULE IV Hierarchy of Courts - CONCEPT OF RIGHT 12
Higher Judiciary-Subordinate Judiciary – Supreme Court and its power - Law Declared by the Supreme Court - Stare Decisis – Precedent – High Court – Powers – Tribunals – Quasi – Judicial Authorities – Commissions – ADR Mechanisms – Lok – Adalat, Ombudsman.
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Rights-Divine Rights, Natural Rights, Human Rights, Fundamental Rights, Constitutional Rights, Legal Rights, Rights arise out of Procedure etc. Rights and Duties
MODULE V INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES 12 How to interpret/ understand an Act/Law. Parts of the Statute and their relevance in interpretation. General rules of Interpretation. Classification of statutes – Welfare, Penal and Tax Laws.
TOTAL HOURS : 60
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Madabhushi Sridhar: Legal Language and Legal Writing- Asia Law House 2. “Kush-kaira’ “Law for Common Man: 3. ‘Law for Layman” by Kush Kaira and Ayushi Gaur. 4. Prof. N.V.Pranjape “Jurisprudence” 5. V.D.Mahajan “ Jurisprudence” 6. Adam Podgorcki – “Law and Society.
OUTCOMES:
Student will get initiated into the subject of Law as a unique discipline. Familiarizes Law with different aspects, areas and their scope. Acquaintance and development of legal inquisitive interest in various facets of Law Can able to track and follow legislative & judicial trends and appreciate.
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BLC1103 GENERAL PRINIPLES OF CONTRACTS L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: Law of Contracts stands as a basis on which whole spectrum of law in general and business, trade, commerce and corporate law in particular. As the whole web of contractual relations are governed by the Law of Contracts, it is essential for law students to have conceptual clarity on concepts and general principles that govern contracts. Legal dimension of – how a contract will be formed – how it will be performed – how it can be discharged – and what are redressal mechanisms available to the aggrieved parties.
MODULE I ESSENTIALS OF A CONTRACT 12
Basic Nature of Contract – Formation of Contract – Offer, Acceptance, Revocation, Lapse of offer and Acceptance – Intention to create Legal Relationship – Terms of Contracts & Standard form Contracts.
MODULE II CONSIDERATION AND LEGALITY 12 Consideration – past, present, future consideration – Privity as to consideration - Value & Adequacy of consideration, Rule in Pinnel’s case – Exceptions to consideration – Capacity to contract – Free consent – Factors which vitiate free consent – Objects of a Contract – Unlawful & illegal objects or considerations – Valid, Voidable, Void Agreements.
MODULE III PERFORMANCE & ENFORCEMENT 12 Performance of Contract – Privity of Contract – Tender of performance - Time as essence to performance – Law relating to time, place & order of performance – Performance of reciprocal promises, contingent contracts, joint promises – appropriation of payments.
MODULE IV TERMINATION OF CONTRACT 12 Discharge of contracts – by – Impossibility of performance – Discharge by Agreement - Novation, Recission, Alteration – Discharge by Breach - Waiver – Accord & Satisfaction – Material Alteration – Damages – Types and Measure.
MODULE V LEGAL -REDRESSAL 12 Quasi contracts – Quantum Meruit – Specific Relief Act, 1963 - recovery of
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possession - specific performance of contracts-rectification, Cancellation of Instruments - Rescission-Declaratory Decrees - Injunctions.
TOTAL HOURS : 60
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Dr. Avatar Singh – Law of Contract & Specific Relief. 2. Anson’s Law of Contract. 3. Venkatesh Iyer – Indian Contract Law 4. M. Krishnan Nair – Indian Contract Law.
Bare Acts: 1. Indian Contract Act, 1872 2. Specific Relief Act, 1963
REFERENCES: 1. Cheshire & Fifoot – Law of Contracts. 2. Mulla – Indian Contract Act. 3. Sarkar – Specific Relief Act.. 4. Basu – Specific Relief Act. 5. Smith & Thomas – A Casebook on Contract.
OUTCOMES:
The student will have conceptual clarity on matters relating to legally enforceable contracts. (Formation-Performance-Discharge of a contract) • Will be familiarized with the redressal mechanisms available to the aggrieved parties in case of breach of contract.
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BLC 1104 LAW AND LANGUAGE L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: To train students to use appropriate vocabulary in academic and technical/legal contexts. To facilitate students to speak effectively while exchanging ideas and making presentations. To develop students’ listening skill for comprehending and analyzing information. To develop their reading skill through sub skills like skimming, scanning and critical reading of a text. To sharpen their academic writing skills. To expose them to the correct usage of language and help them to apply that knowledge appropriately.
MODULE I 7 L: Listening for general information S : Self Introduction, Introducing one another. R: Predicting the content W: Paragraph Writing Language Focus: Affixes, Simple Present tense , Connective & Prepositions. Language-significance-English as a legal language-distinctive features of English as a legal language - Basics of Law
MODULE II 7 L: Listening for specific information (from dialogues) S: Exchanging opinion. R: Skimming technical Passages W: Argumentative Writing (using the concept of Flipped Learning), Letter to the Editor. Language Focus: Idioms, use of Modals, Simple Past tense & use of “Wh” and question tags. Indian Languages as Legal Language - Legal Terms
MODULE III 8 L: Learning the ways of describing images and presenting specific information
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(focusing on note making) S: Making Presentations using visuals. R : Scanning short texts for gist of information W: Letter of Invitation, Expository Writing Language Focus: Homophones, Homographs, Simple Future & Collocations. Latin Expressions - Doctrines and Legal Maxims
MODULE IV 8 L: Understanding prepared presentation techniques through videos S: Short Presentations. R: Reading for coherence and cohesion W: Letter seeking permission for Industrial Visit Language Focus: S-V agreement, Euphemism Confused wordings, Phrases, Idioms, Synonyms, Legal Jargon - Terminology - Vocabulary in Law of Torts
MODULE V 8 L : Understanding Non- Verbal Communications while listening to narration of incidents. S: Narrating an experience R: Inferential Reading W: Process Description – Transcoding a Flow chart. Language Focus: Interchange of Active & passive voice, Impersonal Passive voice. Legal jargon in Family Law - Business Law
MODULE VI 7 L: Learning Story telling techniques ( stories & visuals) through audio files S: Discussion in groups R: Reading for critical appreciation W: Developing an idea, Slogan writing, Interpreting a Bar Chart. Language Focus: If clause and phrasal verbs. Legal jargon in Cyber Law - International Law - Procedural Laws TOTAL HOURS : 45
REFERENCES: 1. Carol Rosenblun Perry (2011). The Fine Art of Technical Writing. Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, New Delhi. 2. Dutt, P.K. Rajeevan. G and Prakash , C.L.N. (2007) A course in
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Communication Skills. Cambridge Univesity Press, India. 3. Sen, Leena. (2004) Communication Skills. Prentice Hall, New Delhi. 4. Matt Firth, Chris Sowton et.al. (2012). Academic English: An Integrated Skills Course for EAP. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. 5. Legal Language- Dr Madabhushi Sridhar-Asia Law House, Hyderabad 6. Legal Language and Legal Writing Dr S.R.Myneni- Asia Law House, Hyderabad. 7. Avatar Sing-College Law Dictionary 8. Ramanatha Aiyer P - The Law Lexicon 9. Dr Rega Surya Rao: Lecturers on Legal Language and Legal Writing, Asia Law House, Hyderabad 10. Glanville Williams: Learning the Law 11. Dr. Anirud Prasad: Outlines of Legal Language in India
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After completion of the course, students will have the ability to Demonstrate their range of vocabulary in academic and Technical/legal contexts Exchange ideas and make presentations Comprehend and respond appropriately to listening tasks. Read a text efficiently and process information. Create and draft different kinds of academic documents Communicate effectively using grammatically correct expressions.
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SEMESTER II ENC1286 BUSINESS ENGLISH L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of teaching a business English language are reflected, first, in developing oral and written language skills in the business context: of reading, listening, speaking, writing and, second, in raising a consciousness of cultural differences in the language in various business/corporate cultures. The objective of teaching business English language is to strengthen the oral and written linguistic skills in a business environment.
MODULE I COMMUNICATION 8 Definition – Methods – Types – Principles of effective communication – Barriers of communications – Relevance and importance of Business communication - Four skills of language Acquisition – understanding spoken language –oral and written. Business Vocabulary.
MODULE II TYPES OF COMMUNICATION 8 Communication in a Globalised world after LPG (Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization) –Modern forms of Communication – Different types of Presentations: eg. Talking about a product, transaction with a client, Arguing a case – Types of writing: Fax - Email – Video Conferencing – Internet – Websites and their use in Business.
MODULE III BUSINESS LETTERS 8 Kinds of Business Letters - Layout – Interview – Appointment – Acknowledgement – Promotion – Enquiries – Replies – Orders – Sales – Circular – Complaints.
MODULE IV CORRESPONDENCE 8 Bank Correspondence – Insurance Correspondence – Agency Correspondence -Correspondence with Shareholders – correspondence with Directors.
MODULE V REPORTING WRITING 8 Reports Writing – Agenda, Minutes of Meeting – Memorandum – Office Order
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–Circular – Notes-
MODULE VI Case law- Identification of case Law from different resources to get case law- Law Websites-Different Law Journals- and their names- Abbreviations...Law 10 Digests-Encyclopedias-How to Use Law Library
TOTAL HOURS : 50
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Rajendra Pal & J. S. Korlahalli, Essentials of Business Communication, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi. 2. Shirley Taylor, Communication for Business, Pearson Publications, New Delhi 3. Bovee, Thill, Schatzman, Business Communication Today, Pearson Education Private Ltd., 4. Penrose, Rasbery, Myers, Advanced Business Communication, 5. Simon Collin, Doing Business on the Internet, Kogan Page Limited, London 6. Mary Ellen Guffey, Business Communication – Process and Product, International Thomson Publishing, Ohio. 7. David Annousamy, The Language Ridddle.
OUTCOMES: The students are given an understanding of various types of correspondence writing reports, tabling minutes, officer orders etc.. the modern forms of communication and the ways of communication through it for business purpose are also covered. Students will be familiar with the principles of effective communication and can overcome barriers.
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SC1281 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: To acquaint the students with concepts and perspectives of Sociology To explain the reflection of society in Individuals and vice versa To present a portrayal of the Social Inequality and Stratification To explicate the dimensions, forms and Social Control and Deviance. To examine the causality and magnitude of social problem facing the contemporary India.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Sociology-Definition, scope and importance; Elements of social formation-Society, Community, Groups and Association; Associative Social Process- Co-operation, Accommodation and Assimilation; Dissociative Social Process- Competition and Conflict. Culture-definition, characteristics, functions, types, cultural lag and civilization;
MODULE II SOCIAL INSTITUTION AND SOCIALIZATION 10 . Family- definition, types, characteristics, functions of family; Joint Family- definition features, utility, changes; Marriage- definition, characteristics, marriage as sacrament or contract; Socialization – definition, process, stages, agencies and anticipatory socialization; Social Control- definition, characteristics, importance, types & agencies.
MODULE III SOCIAL INEQUALITY AND STRATIFICATION 10 Concepts- inequality, hierarchy, differentiation, Social Exclusion, and Social Stratification. Forms of Social Stratification- Caste, Class and Estate. Gender and Social Stratification- sex and gender, patriarchy, factors perpetuating gender stratification; Globalization and gender inequality.
MODULE IV SOCIAL CONTROL AND SOCIAL DEVIANCE 10 Social Control: Definition - nature of social control – types of social control – agencies of social control. Social Deviance: Definition and types of deviance – factors facilitating deviance – social significance of deviant behaviour – contemporary development in deviance – mass media and social deviance
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MODULE V SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA 10 Social Problem-Definition, nature, social disorganization; Population explosion- causes, effects, relationship with development; Child Labour- causes, magnitude and consequences; Unemployment-nature , types, causes and effects; Gender issues- social status of women, violence against women and women in work place; Contemporary issues- communalism, terrorism and corruption.
TOTAL HOURS :50
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Giddens A. 1989. “Sociology” Cambridge: Polity Press. 2. Heald Haralambos, R.M(2014) . ‘‘Sociology Themes and Perspectives”, Oxford, New Delhi-92 3. Bhushan Vidya and D.R. Sachdeva (2012). ‘‘Fundamental of Sociology”, Pearson, Delhi. 4. Ahuja Ram. 1999. Social problems in India, Rawat Publication: New Delhi. 5. Ahuja Ram. 2014. Society in India,, Rawat Publication: New Delhi.
REFERENCES: 1. Das Gupta, Samir and Paulomi Saha (2012), ‘‘An Introduction to Sociology”, Pearson, Delhi 2. Bottomore, T.B. 1972. Sociology- A Guide to Literature and Problems, New Delhi, 3. Atal, yogesh (2006), “Changing Indian Society” Rawat Publications, Jaipur
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On successful completion of this course, Students will have exposure to the fundamentals tenets of Sociology. Students will be trained to understand social reality with sociological perspective. Students will gain knowledge about Social Inequality and Stratification Students will be exposed to the social problems encountered in contemporary India Students will gain exposure to the dynamics of Social control and Social Deviance
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BLC1201 LAW OF TORTS & ACCIDENT CLAIMS L T P C UNDER THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT. 4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: The law is nothing but balancing interests. In civil litigation claims under law of Contracts and Law of Torts are numerous. Tort law is an un-codified law and conceptual in content. Tort law attempts to adjust for legal injury done, by awarding damages to a successful plaintiff who demonstrates that the defendant was the cause of plaintiff’s losses. Concepts of Negligence, Nuisance and Liability were among other things in this subject of study. Accident claims under Motor Vehicles Act will also be studied.
MODULE I GENERAL PRINCIPLES 12 Nature & Scope, Definition, Distinction between Tort & Crime – Tort & Contract, foundation of Tortuous Liability – Elements of Torts – General defenses.
MODULE II LIABILITY FOR THE BY OTHER WRONG 12 COMMITTED PERSON . Vicarious liability - Joint tortfeasors- Capacity to sue and be sued - Remedies.
MODULE III SPECIFIC TORTS 12 Negligence, Contributory Negligence, Nuisance, Remoteness of damage. Nervous-shock.
MODULE IV TORTS AGAINST HUMAN BEING(S) & PROPERTY 12 Assault, Battery, Distress, Malicious - Prosecution, Conspiracy, False Imprisonment- Defamation - Trespass: To land, to goods, passing off-No fault liability- Strict liability, Absolute liability - Recent Trends – Law relating to Motor Vehicles - Accident Claims
MODULE V MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, 1988 12 Insurance of motor vehicle against third party risk –claim-Tribunals- Offences- penalties and procedure.
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TOTAL HOURS : 60
TEXT BOOKS: 1. B. M. Gandhi : Law of Torts 2. P. S. A. Pillai : The Law of Torts 3. Ratanlal and Dhiraj Lal : The Law of Torts 4. R. K. Bangia : Law of Torts including Motor Vehicles Act 5. Motor Vehicle Act, 1988
REFERENCES: 1. Ramaswamy Iyer : Law of Tort 2. Winfield : Law of Tort 3. Salmond : Law of Tort
OUTCOMES:
Student will have conceptual clarity and its application, will study the general defenses' available in tort claims. students will be able to understand the litigations for the civil wrong.
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BLC1202 SPECIAL CONTRACTS L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: The scope and ambit of special contract is growing in every sphere of business activity in general. In this paper the student will learn the special types of contracts including Indemnity, Guarantee; Bailment; Agency and Partnership. The paper also deals aspects relating to ‘Sale of Goods’.
MODULE I INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE 12
Definition - English and Indian Definitions Distinction between Indemnity and Guarantee. Rights of the Indemnity Holder. Rights of the Indemnifier. Implied indemnity dealt with Section 59,145,164 and 222 of the Indian Contract Act. Codification not exhaustive-principles of equity applicable. Definition - English and Indian definitions. Essentials and nature of guarantee. Distinction between guarantee and indemnity - guarantee and insurance. Elements of consideration in a contract of guarantee. Nature and quantum of surety’s liability. Kinds of guarantee and their incidents. Surety ship arises on contract and not on notice-position in English Law. Duty of disclosure in guarantee. Rights of surety against principal debtor-credit-co-sureties-difference in English Law-Circumstances – Discharge of Surety.
MODULE II BAILMENT 12
Definition - Indian and English definitions. Essentials of bailment and classification of bailment. Distinction between bailment and pledge-deposit-sale-agency. Rights and duties of the bailor and bailee-difference in English Law. Pledge-definition-Rights of the Pawners and Pawnee.
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Pledge by non-pawners. Lien-kinds of lien-their nature and incidents - How lost
MODULE III SALE OF GOODS ACT 12 Definition of sale and agreement to sell - distinction between sale and agreement to sell - Contract of work and layout. Hire purchase agreement - Bailment - Exchange - Gift. Definition - goods – specific goods-future goods-Mercantile agent- Documents - title of goods. How is sale made - rules for fixing price and effect of goods getting damages or perished in a contract of sale? Stipulation as to time and other stipulation. Conditions and warranties – Effect of breach – Ex-post facto warranty – when condition is treated as warranty. Implied conditions and warranties – in a contact of sale – Exemption clauses effect of fundamental breach. Rule as to passing off property. Sale by non-owners, exception to ‘Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet” Rules as to delivery. Unpaid vendor – his Rights or lien and stoppage in transit. Remedies available to seller and buyer. Auction sale
MODULE IV AGENCY 12 Definition of contract of agency – Creation of agency-kinds of agency. Distinction between Agent and servant and independent contractor. Who may be an agent-kinds of Agent – Authority of the different kinds of Agent – Authority of Agents – Ostensible and emergency authority – delegation of authority – delegates ‘non protest delegare’ – sub agent –substituted agent. Essential of ratification and its effect. Effect of notice to agent – necessary conditions to bind Principal. Principal and third parties – The doctrine of undisclosed principal and concealed Principal. Termination of agency and when it becomes irrevocable.
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MODULE V PARTNERSHIP 12 Authority of partners – implied and emergency. Liability of the partners of the acts of the firm and for the wrongful acts of other partner – nature of liability. Principle of agency in partnership. Partnership property – Tests. Settlement of accounts – goodwill and its disposal – distribution of assets. Retirement of partners. Dissolution of firm and modes and circumstances. Effect of non – registration of firm. TOTAL HOURS : 60
TEXT BOOKS: 1. The Law of Contracts – Dr. Avatar Singh 2. Sale of Goods Act – Mulla 3. Law of Contracts – Krishna Nair 4. Law of Contracts – Anson
OUTCOMES:
Student should able to understand special nature of contracts; duties and rights arise out to these contracts. Performance and discharge of contracts and remedies available in case of any breach.
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BLC1203 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING L T P C
4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: To facilitate the understanding of Accounting in General ● To give a comprehensive understanding of the system of Financial Accounting ● To understand the intermediate concepts for assets, liabilities and stockholders’ equity ● To develop skill, related to problem solving and critical thinking
MODULE I INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING 10 Meaning and scope of Accounting, Basic Accounting Concepts and Conventions, Objectives of Accounting, Accounting Transactions, Double Entry Book Keeping - Journal, Ledger, Preparation of Trial Balance
MODULE II ACCOUNTS 10 Preparation of Final Accounts of a Sole Trading Concern, Closing Stock, Adjustments, Outstanding and Prepaid items, Depreciation, bad debts, Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debts, Provision for Discount on Debtors, Provision for Discount on creditors, Interest on Capital and Drawings, Abnormal Loss of stock.
MODULE III RECTIFICATION OF ERRORS 10 Classification of Errors, Rectification of Errors, Preparation of Suspense Account - Profit & loss adjustment Account.
MODULE IV RECONCILIATION STATEMENT 10 Introduction, Procedure for reconciling the cash book balance with the pass book balance, Methods of Bank Reconciliation Statement
MODULE V DEPRECIATION ACCOUNTING 10 Depreciation, Meaning, Causes, Methods, Straight Line Method, Written down Value Method, Change in method of depreciation (retrospective and prospective method) Insurance claims Insurance claims, Average Clause (Loss of stock only) TOTAL HOURS : 50
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TEXT BOOKS: 1.Financial Accounting By P.C. Tulsian, Pearson
REFERENCES: 1.Financial Accounting by Hanif and Mukherjee, Mcgraw Hill Education 2.T.S.Reddy&A.Murthy (2015) Financial Accounting, Margham Publications, Chennai. 3.Jain&Narang (2015) Financial Accounting, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
OUTCOME: The student will grasp the purpose and methods of accounting that is the core of all business environment. The student will be equipped with recording, classifying and summarizing business transactions that are legal, regular and valid. Thus helps in making business decisions accurate and ensures flaw less tax planning.
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GEC 1212 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES L T P C
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OBJECTIVES: The student will be conversant with the
various natural resources, availability, utilization and its current scenario different ecosystems, energy transfer, values, threats and conservation of biodiversity levels of different pollutants and its impact and the causes and effects of natural disasters impacts of human population, impact assessment, human rights and environmental acts and sustainable development
MODULE I NATURAL RESOURCES 8 Land resources: land degradation, soil erosion and desertification - Forest resources: use and over-exploitation, deforestation - Water resources: use and over-utilisation of surface and ground water, conflicts over water (inter-state and international), dams (benefits and problems), water conservation (rainwater harvesting and watershed management) - Mineral resources: use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral resources, mining - Food resources: world food problems, changes in land use by agriculture and overgrazing, modern agriculture and its effects, fertilizer and pesticide problems, water logging and salinity - Energy resources: increasing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable, use of alternate energy sources.
MODULE II ECOSYSTEM AND BIODIVERSITY 8 Ecosystem- energy flow in the ecosystem - food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids - characteristics, structure and function of (a) Terrestrial ecosystems (forest, grassland, desert) and (b) Aquatic fresh water ecosystems (pond, lake, river) (c) Aquatic salt water ecosystems (ocean, estuary) - ecological succession.
Biodiversity - genetic, species and ecosystem diversity – hot-spots of biodiversity –biogeographic classification of India - endangered, endemic, extinct and invasive species of India - red data book - values of biodiversity: consumptive, productive, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values - threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts - conservation of biodiversity: in-situ and
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MODULE III ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND NATURAL 8 DISASTER Definition, cause, effects and control measures of (a) air pollution (b) water pollution (c) soil pollution (d) marine pollution (e) noise pollution (f) thermal pollution (g) nuclear hazards - ill-effects of fireworks and upkeep of clean environment - solid waste management: types (urban, industrial, biomedical and electronic wastes), collection, processing and disposal (incineration, composting and land-fill) - natural disaster and management: flood, cyclone, drought, landslide, avalanche, volcanic eruptions, earthquake and tsunami.
MODULE IV HUMAN POPULATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL 6 ISSUES Population and population growth, population variation among nations, population explosion, family welfare programme.
Human health: air-borne, water borne diseases, infectious diseases, risks due to chemicals in food and environment.
Sustainable development - environmental legislation and laws: water act, air act, wildlife protection act, forest conservation act, environment protection act - environmental impact assessment, steps in EIA - human rights - women and child welfare.
TOTAL HOURS : 30
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Erach Bharucha, Textbook for Environmental Studies For Undergraduate Courses of all Branches of Higher Education for University Grants Commission, Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India, 2013. 2. Benny Joseph, Environmental Studies, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, India, 2009. 3. Ravikrishnan A, Environmental Science and Engineering, Sri Krishna Publications, Tamil Nadu, India, 2015. 4. Raman Sivakumar, Introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering, McGraw Hill Education, India, 2009. 5. Venugopala Rao P, Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited; India, 2006.
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6. Anubha Kaushik and Kaushik C.P., Environmental Science and Engineering, New Age International Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, India, 2009.
REFERENCES: 1. Masters G.M., Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1997. 2. Henry J.G. and Heike G.W., Environmental Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall International Inc., New Jersy, 1996. 3. Miller T.G. Jr., Environmental Science, Wadsworth Publishing Co. Boston, USA, 2016.
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The student will be able to Predict the scenario of various natural resources and suggest remedies to curb the exploitation of these resources. Identify food chain and web and its role in various ecosystems, assess the impacts on biodiversity and provide solutions to conserve it. analyse the impacts of pollutants in the environment and propose suitable method to alleviate the pollutants and the natural disasters. assess on the impact of human population and the health related issues and the ethics to be followed for sustainable life.
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SEMESTER III BLC 2101 LAW OF CRIMES-I ( IPC) L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES:
Crime and Law are so closely connected with each other that it is very difficult to understand one without knowing the other. Student should have clarity on concepts relating to crime, criminal and punishment.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION- GENERAL DEFENCES 10 Nature and Scope of Criminal Law: Definition-Essential Elements- Strict Responsibility-MensRea-Intention and Negligence-Recklessness and Knowledge- Offences without Conduct- Punishment Objectives- Basis and Types-Theories of Punishment- Justification of Punishment- General Defences- Justifiable defenses- Private defence- Joint and Constructive Liability- Abetment-Conspiracy-Attempt- corporate Liability- Jurisdiction-Territorial-Extra Territorial Personal and Admiralty.
MODULE II OFFENCES AGAINST HUMAN BODY: 10 Culpable Homicide and Murder- Suicide-Causing Miscarriage-Hurt-Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement- Assault- Kidnapping-Abduction and Rape
MODULE III GENERAL OFFENCES 10 Offences against State- Offences against Public Peace- Unlawful Assembly- Riot- Affray- Offences against election- Bribery- inpersonation- Offences relating to Religion- Offences against Public Justice- Administration of Justice-Giving and Fabricating the false Evidence- disappearance of Evidence.
MODULE IV OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY 10 .Offences against Property: Theft-Extortion-Robbery and Dacoity-Criminal Misappropriation of Property and Trust-Cheating Mischief-offences relating to Documents.
MODULE V OFFENCES RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND 10 REPUTATION: Mock or Deceitful Marriage-Bigamy-Adultery-Cruelty by Husband or Relatives- Defamation- Intimidation - Attempt to Commit Offences- Thug.
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TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: ACTS: Indian Penal Code Kenny- Outlines of Criminal Law Ratan Lal : Indian Penal Code M.K.D. Gour - Criminal Law Atchuthan Pillai - Criminal Law B.M.Gandhi- Indian Penal Code Glanville William - Criminal Law Russel - Criminal Law Ejaz's Law of Crimes Nigam- Law of Crimes (Volume I) Dr. H.S. Gour- Penal Law of India Raghavan V.V. - Law of Crimes
OUTCOMES: Student can understand the basis on which the criminal law is based. Various offences and the punishment thereof.
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BLC2102 FAMILY LAW I L T P C 3 1 0 4 OBJECTIVES: To understand the Family as an Institution and various personal laws that govern issues relating to marriage, divorce, adoption and maintenance, minority and guardianship are the subject matter of this course. Student will go through Acts that govern and the decision of higher judiciary on various matter
MODULE I 8 Application of various personal laws- Traditional and modern sources of Hindu Law and Muslim Law – The Classical Schools of Hindu Law and Muslim Law – Origin of the Schools – Main Schools and sub-Schools – Effect of Migration
MODULE II LAW ON MARRIAGE Nature of Marriage – Various forms of marriage and requirements for a valid marriage on a comparative analysis – Void, voidable and valid marriage in different religious texts and statutes – Laws and Issues on marriage under the Special Marriage Act – Unisex marriage and question on living together – The demand of dowry and the concept of dower under the relevant personal laws – ceremonies of marriage under various religious systems.
MODULE III LAW ON DIVORCE & MAINTENANCE Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Judicial Separation, Nullity of Marriage and
Divorce – Various grounds and procedure on a comparative analysis – Court’s jurisdiction and procedure for the issues raised on marriage and divorce – In Camera proceedings – Decree on proceedings – Maintenance under Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws – Permanent alimony – Maintenance during pendency of the suit - Maintenance under the Special Marriage Act, the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act and the Code of Criminal Procedure. Structure, procedure and jurisdiction of Family Courts – The Family Courts Act
MODULE IV LAW ON LEGITIMACY OF CHILDREN AND ADOPTION 12 Legitimacy of children born of void and voidable marriages – Their rights and legal issues – Adoption in different religious groups – Requisites, conditions, procedure of
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MODULE V LAW ON MINORITY AND GUARDIANSHIP 12 Guardian under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 – Definition- types of guardians – Guardianship under Muslim Law – Procedure for appointment and their powers – Guardian under the Guardian and Wards Act 1890
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TEXT BOOKS: Books Mulla - Hindu Law N.R. Raghavachari - Hindu Law Dr. Paras Diwan - Family Law Mulla - Principles of Mahomedan Law Fyzee - Outlines of Mahomedan Law Kusum - Family Law Lectures – Family Law I Mayne - Hindu Law & Usage Mitra - Hindu Law REFERENCES: References: Acts: The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 The Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 The Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Guardian and Wards Act, 1890 The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 The Christian Marriage Act 1872 Indian Divorce Act, 1869 Indian Majority Act, 1875 The Muslim Women (Protection Of Rights On Divorce) Act, 1986 The Family Courts Act, 1984 The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act 1856 Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
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Student will get clarity on family as an institution and legal issues arise out of family relations. He can understand changing facets of family as a social unit and legal issues that surface.
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BLC 2103 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW- I L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: This course enables the student to understand and appreciate the importance of Constitutional Law as a Fundamental Law of the Land. It gives emphasis on fundamental rights which are non-negotiable and Directive Principles of State Policy that promotes good governance. It ignites the minds of student on issues that are detrimental to make democracy vibrant.
MODULE I CLASSIFICATION OF CONSTITUTION AND 12 GOVERNMENTS Classification of Constitution and Governments. Definition and meaning of Constitution - Kinds of Constitution - Meaning of Constitutionalism- Features of Indian Constitution. Constitution and the Constitutional Law. Preamble- meaning-scope-importance-objectives and values, Union and its Territories (Art 1 to 4)- Citizenship (Article 5 to 11) Definition and meaning of State (Article 12) Definition and meaning of Law (Article 13)
MODULE II PREAMBLE, BASIC STRUCTURE-JUDICIAL 12 REVIEW Doctrine of Basic Structure, Development of Basic Structure theory- Doctrine of Eclipse-Severability and Ultravires- Judicial Review-
MODULE III FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - I 12
Fundamental Rights - Article 14- Right to Equality-General Equality Clasuse under Article 14- Reasonable Classification- Protective Discrimination- Reservation and Social Justice under Article 15 and 16. Untouchability under Article 17. Right to Freedom: Freedom of Speech and Expression Article 19- Scope and Ambit- Reasonable restrictions- Right to strike-Bundh-Hartal- Right to Information. Rights of the Accused: Article 20 Ex-post Facto- Double jeopardy- Self incrimination.
MODULE IV FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - II 12 Right to Life under Article 21- Life and Liberty-Meaning and Scope- Procedure established by Law- Judicial Interpretation- Maneka Gandhi's Case and its consequences on Constitutional Law. Article 21 A: Right to Education. Land
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mark cases in which Right to Life has given a wider scope. Preventive Detention Laws- Exceptions- Safeguards. Freedom of Religion Article 25 to 28. Secularism-Judicial Interpretation- Cultural and Educational Rights of the Minorities- Recent trends on Minority Educational Institutions. Right to Constitutional remedies Article 32 and Article 226.
MODULE V 12 . Director Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties Relationship between Part III and Part IV. Relevance of Fundamental Duties.
TOTAL HOURS : 60
REFERENCES: M.P. Jain Indian Constitutional Law Dr. V.N. Shukla- Constitution of India J.N. Pande - Indian Constitutional Law DD Basu- Shorter Constitution of India Granville Austin- working of Democratic Constitution - A History of Indian Experience Constituent Assembly Debates Vol. 1 to 12 H.M. Seervai - Constitution of India G. Austin- Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation. Report of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution. (NCRWC-2002) D.J. De- The Constitutional Law of India Vol I and Vol II.
OUTCOMES: The student will get an understanding the importance of Fundamental Rights the essence of democratic spirit and Directive Principles of State Policy the core of good governance.
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SSC 2181 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Political Science has close link with Legal Studies. The Course intends to make the student to understand the basic concepts connected with Political Science such as, state and its functions, origin of state, various theories of its origin different forms of governments. Concepts like Sovereignty, Liberty, Equality, Citizenship, Rights and Duties. It also focuses on International facets of political science such as Realism, Political Power, National Power, Balance of Power, Diplomacy, Cold War and Alliance and the Structure and Functions of International and Regional Institutions.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION- NATURE, SCOPE, SIGNIFICANCE 10 STATE AND ITS ELEMENTS-FUNCTIONS Meaning, Nature, Scope and Significance of Political Science- Political Science and other Social Sciences, Theories of the origin of State- Divine Origin Theory- Force Theory- Patriarchal and Matriarchal theories- Social Contract Theories of Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau- Evolutionary Theory. Approaches to study of Political Science- Traditional Approach- Modern Approach- Marxist Approach. Elements of State, State and Society- State and Nation- State and Functions.
MODULE II EQUALITY-JUSTICE-RIGHTS AND DUTIES- LIBERTY 10 Equality- Extent of Equality in Modern Times. Rights and Duties-Rights recognized by the State- Human Rights recognized by International bodies Basic Political Concepts: Sovereignty- Characteristics and types of Sovereignty- Justice- Meaning and Kinds of Justice- Liberty- Meaning- Kinds of Liberty- Civil Liberty- Political Liberty-Safeguards of Liberty.
MODULE III VARIOUS FORMS OF GOVERNMENTS 10 Classification of Government. Merits and demerits of Democracy- Merits and demerits of Monarchy, Merits and demerits of Dictatorship- Role of Law in Governance. Laissez Faire theory- Welfare governments-Parliamentary form of government- Presidential form of government- Unitary and Federal systems. Unicameral and Bicameral legislatures- Role of political parties- public opinion
MODULE IV INTERNATIONAL FACETS 10 Introduction to International Relations- Relationship between International Relations and International Law. Theories of International Relations- Moralistic Theory Merits
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MODULE V GLOBAL SCENARIO 10 Bi-Polar World- Cold War- end of the Cold War- Unipolar world and Multi-polar World- Balance of Power- Non-Aligned movement - UNO and its structure and its role in International Peace and Security- Non State Actors- Terrorism- Human Rights and Environmental issues.
OUTCOMES: TOTAL HOURS : 50 * Student can understand and appreciate the relationship between political science and law. * Student can understand political science basic in Global context. * Student can understand the issues that the world is facing.
REFERENCES: 1. Amal ray and Mohit Battacharya - Political Theory: Ideals and Institutions. 2. Norman, D. Palmer and Howard, C. Perkins- International Relations: - The World Community in Transition. 3. A.C.Kapoor - Principles of Political Science 4. Hans J. Margenthan - Politics among Nations 5. Baylis - Introduction to International Relations
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BLC 2105 FINANCIAL MARKET AND MARKETING L T P C MANAGEMENT 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Knowledge about financial services, markets and their concepts and functions, are essential to the students. This course is designed to understand the information and ideas about financial market and marketing management practices in prevailing situation.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL SERVICES 10 Financial Service- Meaning - Importance- types- financial Service and Economic Development - Financial Instruments- financial Services Sector- Problems- Challenges- Reforms- Financial Markets and Capital Markets in India.
MODULE II MERCHANT BANKING AND VENTURE CAPITAL 10 FINANCE Merchant Banking- concept-Origin and Growth- Scope of Merchant Banking and Services-Issues-Issues Management- Underwriting- Importance - Methods - Venture Capital Finance - Concept and Growth of Venture Capital Finance in India - Leasing- type and Methods - Leasing and Borrowing -Credit Rating - Importance - factoring- Arrangements - Purpose and Procedures of Credit Rating - Short Term and Long Term Instruments - role of CRISIL- ICRA- and other Credit Rating Agencies.
MODULE III MUTUAL FUNDS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE 10 MARKET Mutual Funds- Concept - Objectives - Importance - Mutual Fund Schemes - Mutual Funds and Money Markets-Portfolios - Concepts - Importance- Classification - Portfolio Management- Debt Securitization - SEBI- Introduction Functions Role of SEBI- NSDL-CSDL- foreign Exchange Market - Importance - Currency Swap-forward Contract and Future Contract- Money Laundering- Importance.
MODULE IV INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING MANAGEMENT 10 Marketing Management- Meaning- Importance- fundamentals- Approaches- Factors Affecting Marketing Functions- Market Mix-Buyers Behavior and Motives- consumer goods and Industrial Goods- Market Segmentation-
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MODULE V THE PRODUCT AND MARKETING CHANNELS 10 The Product-Meaning-Characteristics and Classifications- New Product Process - Product Life Cycle- Branding- Packaging- Physical Distribution - Importance and Kinds- Marketing Channels- Promotion- Advertisement - Publicity- Direct Selling and Sales Promotion.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCE 1. Dr. S. Premavathi, " Financial Management" Jeyanth Publications 2. E.F. Brisham, " Fundamentals of Management. CBS International Editor-New Delhi, India 3. I.M. Pandey - " Financial Management" Vikas Publishing Private Limited, New Delh
OUTCOMES: The student will know about financial markets and marketing operations through this course. He will knowledge about securities, mutual funds, portfolio management etc. He will know about the role of SEBI as a regulatory authority.
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SEMESTER - IV BLC 2201 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The aim is to strengthen the analytical skills of the students by integrating the theoretical knowledge with decision making.
MODULE I NATURE AND SCOPE OF MANAGERIAL 15 ECONOMICS Meaning, Nature and Scope - Scarcity- Choice and Allocation - Decision Making Techniques - Marginalism- Equi-Marginalism and Opportunity Cost- Risk and Uncertainties
MODULE II DEMAND ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING 10 Demand Theory- Types of Demand- Demand Elasticity - Elasticity of Demand and Marginal Revenue - Users of Elasticity - Decision Making - Estimation of Demand and Function - Demand Forecasting - Quantitative and Qualitative Techniques. MODULE III PRODUCTION ANALYSIS 10 Production Function - returns of Factors - Production Decision - Isoquant- Isocost - Production Possibility - Expansion Path - Optimum Product Mix of Multy-Product Firm - C.S. Function.
MODULE IV COST, REVENUE AND PROFIT ANALYSIS 05 Cost Theories - Applications and Types of Costs - Derivation of Cost Functions - Revenue - Concepts- Functions - Break Even Analysis - Economics Scale vs. Economics of Scope. Profit Maximization- Vs Sales Maximization- Accounting Profit Vs. Economic Profit - theories of Firm.
MODULE V MARKET STRUCTURE AND PRODUCT PRICING xx Features - Output - Princing Decisions in Different Markets- Equilibrium of Firm and Industry - Monopoly Power- Welfare Triangle - Pricing and Output Decisions- Differentiate Pricing - Mark up Pricing - government Ingtervention and Pricing. TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES: 1. Rangarajan - Principles of Macro Economics
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2. P.L. Mehta - Managerial Economics 3. Joel Dean - Managerial Economics 4. Stephen Robbins and Timothy Judge- Organisational Behaviour 5. Fired Luthana - Organisational Behaviour
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The student will have a grasp over functional economics in any business establishments with the above in-puts.
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BLC 2202 JURISPRUDENCE L T P C
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OBJECTIVES: Jurisprudence is the study of Law of the Law. Its philosophy and science. It clarifies legal concepts and concerns. Different Schools of Law and their relevance in the contemporary legal world.
MODULE I NATURE, DEFINITION AND SCHOOLS OF 12 JURISPRUDENCE Nature and definition of jurisprudence – Analytical positivism, Natural law school, Historical school, Sociological school – Economic interpretation of law, Indian jurisprudence – Concept of dharma, PIL, social justice and compensatory jurisprudence.
MODULE I NATURE AND PURPOSE OF LAW 12
Nature and definition of law, constitutional law and international law and their nature. Justice, critical studies, feminist jurisprudence and Art 142 of Constitution – The administration of justice.
MODULE III SOURCES OF LAW 12 Legislation – Nature of legislation – Supreme and subordinate legislation – Relation of legislation to other sources, codification and the interpretation of enacted law. Precedent – The authority of precedents – Circumstances destroying or weakening the binding force of precedent, the hierarchy of authority – Ratio decidendi and judicial reasoning. Custom: Kinds of custom, conventional custom, local custom, custom and prescription – The general custom
MODULE IV LEGAL CONCEPTS I 12 Legal Rights and Duties – Right – Duty correlation – Persons – Nature of personality – Status of unborn, Minor, Llunatic, Drunken and Dead persons – Corporate Personality Possession and Ownership
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MODULE V LEGAL CONCEPTS II 12 Title, Property, Liability, Obligation and the Procedure Law. TOTAL HOURS : 60 TEXT BOOKS: . 1. Salmond - Jurisprudence 2. Paton - Jurisprudence 3. H.L.A. Hart - Concept of law 4. Dias - Jurisprudence 5. Bodenheimer - Jurisprudence 6. V.D.Mahajan - Jurisprudence 7. Tripathi - Jurisprudence
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Student will get clarity on the concepts and concerns of Law and its philosophy. It demystifies certain notions and inculcates scientific legal attitude.
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BLC 2203 FAMILY LAW – II L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this course is to make the students to indentify and understand the scheme of succession under the Hindu, Muslim and Christian Laws. Further, with reference to un- codified Hindu Law, the matters relating to Joint Family System, Coparcenaries,, Karta and his powers, partition and the Hindu Religions Endowments are given in the syllabus for understanding the changes effected after the passing of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and other related laws. Under Muslim Law the matters relating to wakfs, wills, Gifts and pre-Emption are given in separate chapters in addition to the Sunni and Shia Law of Inheritance. With reference to Christian Law, a Part of the Indian succession Act, 1925 relating to Law of Wills and the Christian Law of Inheritance are given in separate chapters.
MODULE I JOINT HINDU FAMILY 12 Institution of joint family – Coparcenary system – Classification of properties – Karta – Status, powers and duties – Principle of survivorship and succession – Partition.
MODULE I INTESTATE SUCCESSION 12 General principles of succession under Hindu Law, Muslim Law and Christian Law – Statutory conditions of disinheritance and disentitlement – Comparative analysis of right to property of women under different Religious and Statutory law. Dwelling house and Right of Pre-emption.
MODULE III TESTAMENTARY SUCCESSION 12 Testamentary succession under Hindu, Muslim and Christian Law – Limitation to testamentation under various religious and statutory law – Will and administration of will – Codicil – Lapse, – Probate, letters of administration and succession certificate.
MODULE IV GIFT UNDER ISLAMIC LAW 12 Hiba – Nature and characteristics of Hiba – Subject matter of Hiba – Hiba-biliwaz, Hiba-ba-shart-ul-iwaz – Revocation of gift.
MODULE V RELIGIOUS ENDOWMENTS AND WAKF 12 Hindu religious endowments – Wakf – Meaning – Formalities of creation –
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TOTAL HOURS : 60 REFERENCES: Acts: 1. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 with recent amendments 2. Indian Succession Act, 1925 3. The Hindu Women’s Right to Property Act, 1937 a. The Wakf Acts. Books: 1. Mulla - Principels Hindu Law 2. N.R. Raghavachari - Hindu Law 3. D.H. Chaudhari - The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 4. Fyzee - Outlines of Mahomedan Law 5. Dr. Paras Diwan - Family Law 6. Prof. G.C.V. Subba Rao - Family Law in India 7. Paruck - Indian succession Act 8. R. Swaroop - Hindu Law of Succession 9. Poonam Pradhan Saxera - Family Law Lectures Family Law II
OUTCOMES: The student will have idea on issues relating to succession among Hindus, Muslims and Christians etc. He knows the Law that governs religious endowments and Wakfs.
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BLC 2204 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II L T P C 4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: The very objective of this course is to introduce, explain and enlighten the student on the matters relating to Constitutional governance in India. Union government, State governments and their relations, Powers and Functions of Constitutional Bodies will be discussed.
MODULE I OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND OFFICE OF THE 10 GOVERNOR The Union Executive - The President – Election, Term of Office, Powers and functions, Impeachment – Immunities – Pardoning power - Ordinance making power - President and Union Council of Ministers-The State Executive - Governor – Appointment, Powers and functions - Immunities – Pardoning power – Removal of Governor, Doctrine of Pleasure - State Council of Ministers
MODULE II PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES 10 Composition of Parliament and State legislatures – Office of the Speaker – Qualification/Disqualification of Members - Legislative Procedures, Legislative Privileges – Judicial interpretations – Anti Defection law, X Schedule Union Judiciary-Supreme Court of India (Articles 124-147) – Composition, Appointment and Removal of Judges of Supreme Court - Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court under Art 32 - Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court – Civil, Criminal and in other Matters - Statutory Appeals and Enlargement of Jurisdiction - Special Leave to Appeal (Art. 136) - Power of Review (Art. 137) - Advisory Jurisdiction (Art. 143) - Public Interest Litigation – Compensatory Jurisprudence - Independence of Judiciary - Tribunals State Judiciary -High Courts in the States - Composition, Appointment and Removal of Judges - Writ Jurisdiction of High Courts under Art. 226.
MODULE III DIVISION OF POWERS 10 Distribution of Legislative Powers - Doctrine of Territorial Nexus - Subject matter of laws made by Parliament and Legislatures of States - Doctrine of Harmonious Construction - Doctrine of Pith and Substance – Doctrine of Occupied Field- Colourable Legislation - Parliament’s Power to Legislate in State List – Implied and Residuary Power - Doctrine of Repugnancy.
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Administrative relations – Full faith and credit clause – Centre and inter-state conflict management Fiscal Relations – Sharing of tax – Grants-in-Aid – Restriction on the power of state legislatures – Doctrine of immunity of Instrumentality – Borrowing powers – Constitutional Limitations Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse ( Art. 301-307 ) - Meaning of Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse - Power of Parliament – Restrictions.
MODULE IV EMERGENCY 10 Emergency Provisions- National Emergency - Duty of the Union to protect the States against external aggression and internal disturbance - Power of Union Executive to issue directions and the effect of non- compliance. State Emergency - Imposition of President’s Rule in States – Grounds, Limitations, Parliamentary Control, Judicial Review (Articles 356-357) – Financial Emergency (Article 360) Emergency and suspension of fundamental rights
MODULE V CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES 10 Organisation, powers and function of Election Commission of India, Union Public Service Commission, State Public Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General & Advocate General– Constitutional safeguards for Civil Servants Art 311 - Protection against arbitrary dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank – Exceptions to Art 311 – Role of Finance Commission – Planning Commission- Niti Ayog – Inter- state Council – National Development Council – Local Self Government (Panchayat Raj)
TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES:
1. M. P. Jain- Indian Constitutional Law – Relevant Volumes 2. D.D.Basu, Shorter Constitution of India, 3. Virendra Grover, Centre – State Relations. 4. M.P.Singh(ed.), V.N.Shukla, Constitutional Law of India 5. Granville Austin, Working a Democratic Constitution - A History of the Indian Experience (1999) 6. Constitutent Assembly Debates Vol. 1 to 12 (1989) 7. M.V.V. Ramana, Inter-State River Water Disputes in India 8. Anirudh Prasad, Centre-State Relations in India
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9. Reports of the Sarkaria, M.M.Punchi, Santhanam Commisssion on Centre-State Relations 10. H.M.Seervai, Constitution of India, Vol.1-3(1992), Tripathi, Bombay 11. Palanithurai , G. Dynamics of New Panchayati Raj Systems In India Vol. I & II 12. D. N. Banerjee, Some Aspects of the Indian Constitution 13. G. Austin, Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation (1972). 14. S.C.Kashyap, Parliamentary Procedure Law Privilege Practice & Precedents 15. Dr. V. N. Shukla – Constitution of India 16. N.A.Subramaniam – Case law on the Indian Constitution 17. T. K. Tope – Constitutional Law 18. D.J. De – The Constitution of India Vol. I and II 19. Administrative Reforms Committee Vol I and II 20. Report of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC) (2002)
OUTCOMES: Student will learn the scheme of Constitutional Frame-work- in respect of President, PM- Governors-State Governments- Emergency Provisions- Center - State Relations- Powers and Functions of Constitutional Bodies.
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BLC 2206 COST AND MANAGEMENT L T P C ACCOUNTING 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Cost Accounting is an important management function to take appropriate decisions. Accurate cost of goods and services and control of cost are 'necessary in-puts' in essential to increase the profit earning capacity of the firm as well as to keep the reputation of the firm. This will help in preparation of budget and to exercise budgetary controls.
MODULE I COST ACCOUNTING 10 Definition, Meaning and Objectives- Distinction between Cost and Financial Accounting- elements of Cost and Preparation of Cost sheets and Tender- Management - Definition and Objectives - Distinction between Management and Financial Accounting.
MODULE II MATERIALS 10 Stores Records - Purchase Order - Goods Received - Note - Bin Card - Store Ledger - Purchase, Receipt and Inspection - Inventory Control - ABC Analysis - Economic Ordering Quantity - Maximum, Minimum and Reordering Levels- Methods of Pricing.
MODULE III LABOUR 10 Importance of Labour Cost Control - Various methods of Wage Payment - Calculation of Wages - Methods of Incentives for Schemes.
MODULE IV OVERHEADS 10 Factory, Administration, Selling and Distribution of Overheads- Classification- Allocation and Apportionment - Redistribution (Secondary Distribution) Absorption of Overheads including Machine Hour Rate.
MODULE V MARGINAL COSTING 10 The concept - Break-Even Analysis - Break-Even Chart- Importance and Assumptions - Application of Profit Volume Ratio- Different Types of Problems (Special Emphasis on decision making problems) Budget, Budgetary Control; Procedure and Utility - Preparation of different types of Budget including flexible Budget.
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TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES 1. Jain S.P. and Narang K.L. - Cost Accounting 2. T.S.Reddy and Y. Hariprasada Reddy - Cost Accounting 3. N.K. Prasad andV.K. Prasad - Cost Accounting 4. Saxena and Vashist - Cost Accounting 5. Wheldon A.J. cost Accounting and Costing Methods 6. Iyengar S.P. Cost Accounting : Principles and Practice 7. Khanna B.S. Pandy I.M. Ahuja G.K. and Arora M.N. - Practical Costing 8. Hansen/Mewen - Cost Management Accounting and Control. OUTCOMES: The student will learn about the concept of costing and its significance in management decisions. Basic concepts will help them to understand pricing and profit making etc.
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SEMESTER V BLC 3101 PUBLIC INTERNATINAL LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: International Law regulates the relations between and among States. The object is this course is that the student should understand the nature and scope of IL and its ever increasing significance. Student will learn about UNO - International treaties- Law of the Sea-Space-Refugee Law. It also looks into State as a subject and Individual as a subject of IL.
MODULE I NATURE AND SCOPE 10 International Law – Definition, Basis and Nature – Codification – International Law Commission – Sources of International Law – Relationship between International Law & Municipal Law – Theories and State Practice.
MODULE II STATE AND INDIVIDUAL AS A SUBJECT OF IL 10 State and Individual as a subject – Rights and Duties / Responsibilities – State Recognition – Theories – Kinds and legal effects – Nationality – Acquisition and loss related issues – Extradition Asylum - Territorial Sovereignty – Modes of acquisition and loss of territory – State Jurisdiction – State Succession and liability.
MODULE III LAW OF THE SEA- AIR AND SPACE 10 Law of the Sea - Air & Space Law; Diplomatic Law – Agents Consulars, Immunities and Privileges – Refugee Law.
MODULE IV FORMATION OF TREATIES AND OBSERVANCE 10 Concept - Definition of International Treaties – Formation of Treaties and its stages – Reservation, observance of Treaties, Interpretation of Treaties – Suspension and Termination of Treaties.
MODULE V UNITED NATIONS ORGZANISATION ITS 10 FRAMEWORK. Origin, Nature & Scope of International Organizations – League of Nations, United Nations and its organs – International Tribunals. TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES:
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1. Starke – International Law 2. S.K. Kapoor – International Law 3. K.K. Bhattachary – International Law 4. Agarwal – International Law 5. Oppenheim – International Law 6. Brierly - International Law 7. Schewrenberger - International Law 8. Salient Documents in International Law – R.P. Anand 9. Antonio Cassese – International Law 10. Ian Brownlie - International Law 11. R.P. Anand – New States in International Law 12. D.J. Haris – Cases Materials in International Law 13. Commentary on the Statute of ICJ – Andreas Zimmermann 14. Malcom N. Shah – An introduction to International Law.
OUTCOMES: The student will learn about different facets of International Law and its frame-work in this course. He will also understand the UN Mechanism and how it works.
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BLC 3102 COMPANY LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Corporate Governance plays an significant role in Commerce, Business and Management Studies. The object of this course is to help the students to understand the structure of a Corporate Organisation. To comprehend the legal aspects pertaining to forming, administrating and winding of a company.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION, DEFINITION &TYPES OF 10 COMPANIES Corporate personality, the Companies Act 1956 as repealed by Companies Act 2013, Definition of Company, Types of Association, Illegal association, Classes of company, One Person Company.
MODULE II FORMATION OF A COMPANY 10 Formation of a company – Promoters, Registration, Incorporation, Memorandum of Association Articles of association, Prospectus &Deposits, Application and Allotment of shares.
MODULE III SHARES AND DIVIDENDS 10 Shares – Application and allotment of shares- members and shareholders ,shares and share capital- debentures, charges and debenture holder, dividends, borrowings, lending, investments, contracts.
MODULE IV DIRECTORS AND BOARD 10 Directors- Independent Directors, Women directors and Managerial Personnel, Meetings, Accounts and Audit- Internal Auditing, National financial Reporting Authority, E- Filing and Information Technology Act 2000, Corporate Social Responsibility, Majority shareholders powers and minority share holders rights, Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement, Investigation, Powers of Inspectors, Powers of NCLT, Insider trading.
MODULE V WINDING UP OF A COMPANY - 10 Compromises, arrangements and amalgamations – mergers and acquisitions, Winding up and kinds of winding up- Administration of NCLT and CLAT and special courts - powers of liquidators removal of names of companies from register of
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TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES:
1. Gower :Company Law 2. Mayson,French&Ryamn :Company Law 3. Palmer : Company Law 4. Avatar Singh : Company Law
OUTCOMES: Students will learn about the formation, administration and winding up of a Company as a legal person thereby he will have a basic idea on corporate governance.
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BLC 3103 HUMAN RIGHT L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The objective of the course is to introduce the Human Rights Law and facilitate to understand the working of both national and international Human Rights Law. The student will be introduced a theories of Human Rights and its practice.
MODULE I EVOLUTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS 10 General – Origin and development –– The MagnaCarta – Bill of Right – Petition of Right – American Revolution – The French Revolution – Opposition to the concept of natural rights – United Nations Charter based institutions – Centre for Human Rights – United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights - specialized agencies – Origin and preparation of international bill of human rights – Adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights and Protocols thereto – Universal Declaration of human rights – International covenant on economic, social and cultural rights – International covenant on civil and political rights – Instrumentality of enforcement of the covenants.
MODULE II HUMAN RIGHTS- FUNDAMENTAL 15 RIGHTS A. The right to life, liberty and security of person – Provision of the United Nations Instruments – Right to life does not include right to die –Meaning and content of personal liberty in Article 21 – Second option protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights –Problems of extra – legal execution – Abolition of slavery and slavery-like practice – Abolition of certain types forced or compulsory – Provisions of the United Nations instruments – ILO Forced Labour Convention 1930 and 1957 – Exploitation of Children: Article 24 of the Constitution. B. Protection against torture and other forms of cruelty Inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment – Constitution of the committee against torture – Protection of prisoners in India. C. Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention – provisions of international human rights instruments – Indian Constitution – Right to be produced before
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a Magistrate within 24 hours of his arrest – Right not to be detained beyond twenty four hours without the authority of Magistrate Preventive detention – Communication of the grounds of detention – Detenu’s right of representation – Subjective satisfaction of the detaining authority. D. Freedom of thought, Conscience and Religion or Belief-Provisions of the United Nations instruments – Conscientious objection to military service Conscientious objection to military of police service which were used to enforce apartheid – Elimination of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief – Freedom to manage religious affairs. E. Freedom of association including trade union rights – The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights –CRC Provisions of ILO instruments – Scope of right to form association – Freedom to form association vis-a-vis armed forces and police-reasonable restrictions. F. Human rights in the administration of justice – United Nations standards and norms-Strategies for effective implementations – Guidelines on the role of prosecutions – Declaration of basis principles of justice for victims of crime and abuse of power – Equality before the law and equal protection of laws – Prohibition of discrimination on certain grounds – Equal pay for equal work – Enabling provisions for weaker section of the society Special provisions, for women and children – Special provisions for advancement of socially and educationally backward classes and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes.
MODULE III INTERNATIONAL LABOUR 10 ORGANISATION (ILO) A. Right to work – Provisions on ILO instruments – International covenants The declaration of elimination of discrimination against women. B. Right to education – UNESCO – Conventions – Educational rights of women and children. C. Right to culture – Declaration of the principles of cultural co-operation – UNESCO recommendations.
MODULE IV WOMEN, MINORITIES, DISABLED 15 PERSONS A. Rights of women – Objective equality – UN development fund of women
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– World conferences on women – Nairobi strategy. B. Rights of the Child – 1959 declaration – UN Children’s Fund – UNICEF Convention of right of the child – Right against exploitation – 1990 declaration. C. Rights of the disabled persons – Mentally retarded persons – Aged persons etc. D. Rights of minorities – National, ethnic, religious, linguistic etc., E. Human rights Act, 1993 – National Human Rights Commission – India – Powers and functions
MODULE V HUMANITARIAN LAW 15 Origin and development of International Humanitarian Law – Geneva Conventions – Defenseless person, wounded, sick, medical personnel etc., - Repatriation – Prisoners of war – International armed conflicts – obstacles. Origin and development – Rights, Responsibilities of Refugees – Juridical status – UNRWA and UNHCR – Legal status of refugees in India
TOTAL HOURS : 60 REFERENCES:
1. Cransten – Human Rights toda 2. Galius Esejoifer – Protection of human rights under the law 3. John Locke – Civil Government 4. Richte – Natural rights 5. Raphael D.D., Macmillan – Human Rights Old and New 6. R. Dworkin – Taking rights seriously 7. Dr. U. Chandra – Human Rights, Allahabad Law Agency 8. Paras Diwan – Human Rights and Law
OUTCOMES: The student will learn about the evaluation, frame work of Human Rights Law at Global level in general and in Indian context in particular both in theory and practice.
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BLC 3104 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: This course is all about financial management that includes capital structure - debts and equity proportion. This will help the student to calculate cost of capital and determine divided and various dividend models. Calculation of working capital requirement and forecasting the requirement.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Meaning, Objectives and Importance of Finance - Sources of Finance- Functions of Financial Management- Role of Financial Manager in Financial Management. MODULE II CAPITAL 10 Capital Structures Planning - Factors Affecting Capital Structures- Determining Debt and Equity Proportion - Theories of Capital Structures - Leverage Concept.
MODULE III CAPITAL STRUCTURE 10 Cost of Capital- Cost of Equity - Cost of Preference Capital - Cost of Debt - Cost of Retained Earnings - Weighted Average or Composite Cost of Capital (WACC)
MODULE IV DIVIDEND 10 Dividend Policies- Factors Affecting Dividend Payment - Company Laaw Provision on Dividend Payment - Various Dividend Models ( Walter's Gordon's - M.M. Hypothesis)
MODULE V WORKING CAPITAL 10 Working Capital- Components of Working Capital- working Capital Operating Cycle - factors Influencing Working Capital - Determining (or) Forecasting of Working Capital Requirements.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
1. I.M. Pandey, Financial Management 2. S.N.Maheswari - finacial Management 3. Dr. Radha - Financial Management 4. Dr. N. Premavathy - financial Management
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5. Prasanna Chandra - financial Management 6. Y.Khan and Jain - Financial Management OUTCOMES: The student will learn about financial management, capital structures, dividend and related aspects through this course, which is essence of any business activity.
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BLC 3105 PRACTICAL AUDITING L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Auditing as a separate and distinct branch of study, involves critical and intelligent examination of financial 'health' of any business/corporate establishment. The process of Auditing is a safeguard against mal (mis)-functioning of any firm. the object of this course, student is expected to know about the process-method- analysis-of auditing to know, understand, improve and develop business operations.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Meaning-Definition of Auditing. Distinction between Auditing and Accounting.- Objectives - Advantages and Limitations of Audit - Scope of Audit- Classifications of Audit - Audit Planning, Meaning - Audit Programme, - Meaning Objectives and Contents- Audit Note Book, contents, Usefulness of Audit Note Book, Audit Working Papers, Meaning. Ownership and Custody- test Checking and routine Checking, Meaning - Internal Control, Meaning Definition, Objectives, Technique for Evaluation of Internal control System - Internal Check, Meaning, Objectives, Difference Between Internal Control, Internal Check and Internal Audit.
MODULE II PROCESS IN AUDITING 10 Vouching, Meaning and Definitions, Objectives- Trading Transactions - Audit of Ledger- Scrutinizing of Ledgers- Vouching of Cash Receipts and Payments - Vouching of Outstanding Assets and Liability - Verification, Meaning objectives and Process - valuation of Assets and Liabilities - Distinction between Verification and Valuation.
MODULE III DEPRECIATION 10 Depreciation and Reserves - Meaning - Auditor's Duty with regard to Depreciation - reserves and Provisions - Distinguish Reserves and Provision - Depreciation of Wasting Assets.
MODULE IV AUDITOR 10 Appointment of Auditors- Appointment of First Auditor - Appointment by Central Government - Filling of Casual Vacancy - Appointment by special Resolution- Reappoingtment and Compulsory Re-Appointment- Ceiling on the number of Auditors - removal of Auditor - Remuneration - Auditors Lien - qualification and
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Disqualification - duties of the Company Auditor - Rights and Powers of Auditors - Different Classes of Auditors - Audit Report - Preparation and Presentation.
MODULE V ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING (EDP) 10 EDP Audit - Meaning - Division of Auditing in EDP environment - Impact of Computerization on Audit Approach - Online Computer system Audit - types of Online computer Systems - Audit Around with the Computers - Procedure of Audit under EDP System. TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES:
1. B.N. Tandon - Practical Auditing 2. Dr. Radha - Practical Auditing 3. Dr. N. Premavathy- Practical Auditing 4. D.P. Jain - Auditing 5. Ravinder Kumar and Virender Sharma - Auditing Principles and Practice 6. Kamal gupta - Contemporary Auditing OUTCOMES: The student will learn the basics of Auditing, its purpose, statutory norms including EDP system of Auditing.
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SEMESTER – VI BLC 3201 LAW OF EVIDENCE L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Proving /Disproving a case is based on the evidence . In a trial before the Court of Law, relevant evidence has to be placed according to the procedure established under the Indian Evidence Act. The object of this course is to focus on evidentiary value of Evidence in the Administration of Justice.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Indian Evidence Act, 1872 – scope, object and applicability of Indian evidence act and exclusion – Statutory definition. Indian Law of Evidence and English Law of Evidence – Comparison – Constitutional perspective of Evidence – Golden Rule Evidence, Presumption of Law and fact – Kinds of Evidence.
MODULE II RELEVANCE AND ADMISSIBILITY 10 Relevance of facts and admissibility of facts – Resgestae – Hearsay.Occasion, cause and effect etc., - Motive, preparation and conduct –explanatory facts – Acts of conspirators – When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant – Facts determining quantum of damages – customs – State of mind, body or bodily feeling – Similar facts – Course of business. Admission and confession.
MODULE III EVIDENCE 10 Relevancy of statement made by person who cannot be called as witness. Relevance of Judgments of Courts. Relevance of opinion of third persons – Export Cases. Law of Forensic Science – Forensic Institutions – Principles of Forensic Science proof and Forensic technology – Forensic science and criminal Justice system – Criminal trial, Scientific Examination and Expert witness u/s 112A. Relevance of character in civil and criminal cases.
MODULE IV DIFFERENT TYPES OF 'EVIDENCES' 10 Facts which need not be proved – Judicial notice – Modes of Proof – Oral Evidence – Hearsay evidence – Exceptions – Primary and Secondary evidence – Documentary evidence – Documents – Public and private documents – Presumptions as to the documents – Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence . Burden of proof – Rules relating to burden of proof and Doctrine of Estoppel.
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MODULE V FACTS AND PROOFS 10 Facts which need not be proved – Judicial notice – Modes of Proof – Oral Evidence – Hearsay evidence – Exceptions – Primary and Secondary evidence – Documentary evidence – Documents – Public and private documents – Presumptions as to the documents – Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence . Burden of proof – Rules relating to burden of proof and Doctrine of Estoppel. TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
1. Ratanlal : Law of Evidence 2. Avatar Singh : Law of Evidence 3. Vepa Sarathi : Law of Evidence 4. Dr.V.Krishnamachari : Law of Evidence 5. P.S. Achutan Pillai : Law of Evidence 6. B.R. Swarma : Forensic Science in criminal trial and Investigation 7. Sankar : Law of Evidence (2 Volumes) 8. Sir John Woodroffee and Syed Amir Ali : Law of Evidence (4 Volumes) 9. Walls H.J. : Forensic Science
OUTCOMES: Evidence is crucial in proving a case or disproving the same. The student will learn about Indian Evidence Act and provisions through this course.
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BLC 3202 LABOUR LAW I L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Healthy Industrial relation is essential in the progress of the country. As the Labour are venerable for exploitation, successive governments passing various legislations to govern labour management relations to avert industrial disputes and unrest. The course is designed keeping in view of these aspects.
MODULE I EVALUATION OF LABOUR LEGISLATIONS 10 Origin and development of labour legislation - Object and nature of labour legislation - Evolution of concept of master and servant relationship - Theory of Laissez Faire and state regulation of labour legislation and its special features - Role of ILO in setting up Standards.
MODULE II TRADE UNIONS- COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 10 Definitions - History of Trade Union Movement - Registration of Trade Unions - Rights and Liabilities of Trade Unions - Immunities and Privileges of a Registered Trade Union – Trade Union funds - Collective bargaining - Amalgamation and Dissolution of Trade Unions Recognition of Trade Unions. MODULE III INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES ACT, 1947 10 Scope and applicability and definitions - Appropriate Government; workmen; industry; industrial disputes; award; settlement; Public Utility service; Strike; Lock out; Retrenchment; Lay off; Closure - Machinery for the settlement of industrial disputes – Works Committees, conciliation officers – Board of Conciliation, Court of Inquiry – Labour Court, Industrial Tribunal – National Industrial Tribunal – Reference Power of the Government – Voluntary Arbitration - Unfair labour practices.
MODULE IV INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT(STANDING 10 ORDERS)ACT, 1946 Scope and Definitions - Procedure for Certification of Standing Orders - Duration and modification of Certified Standing Orders - Domestic enquiry and disciplinary proceedings. MODULE V LAW RELATING TO WAGES 10 1. Minimum Wages Act, 1948 Theories of Wages and Wage Policy - Concept of wages - Living wage, Fair wage and Minimum wage - Fixation of minimum rates of wages - Methodology; procedure;
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Advisory Boards - Inspectors, powers, claims - Exceptions and offences 2. Payment of Wages Act, 1936 Definitions - Deductions - Authorities under the Act - Inspectors and their powers - Penalty TOTAL HOURS : 40 REFERENCES: 1. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. 2. Trade Union Act, 1926 3. Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 4. Minimum Wages Act, 1948 5. Payment of Wages Act, 1936. 6. Madhavan Pillai : Labour and Industrial Law 7. S.N. Mishra : Labour and Industrial Law 8. V.G.Goswami : Labour Law 9. O.P. Malhotra : Industrial Disputes Act 10. Srivastsava : Law Relating to Trade Union 11. Srivastsava : Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act
Outcomes:
The student will know about various Laws that govern labour management relations, through this course. He will have a fair idea about trade union movement its origin functioning etc.
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BLC 3203 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5
OBJECTIVES: Today we are living in a ‘administrative age’ where there is rising tendency to transfer more and more powers to executive which include quasi-judicial as well as quasi-legislative which has become inevitable in modern democratic state. Therefore, there has been a tremendous increase in powers and functions of the administrative authorities and the obvious result is full of danger of its degeneration and unwanted encroachment on human rights and liberties. Hence, there requires adequate control, safeguard through procedural fairness, judicial review and remedies to those affected by the administration. This syllabus has been prescribed with these objectives.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW 10 1. Definition, Nature, Scope - Origin and Development Sources -Administrative Law and Constitutional Law 2. Rule of Law Concept, Evaluation of Dicey’s concept of Rule of Law, Modern conception of Rule of Law, Rule of Law in U.K., U.S.A. and India, Rule of Law vis-à- vis Administrative Law 3. Doctrine of Separation of Powers – Meaning, Origin, Montesquieu’s Doctrine of Separation of Powers, System of checks and balances 4. Classification of Administrative Action a. Nature of Powers–Executive, Legislative and Judicial b. Legislative function–Quasi Legislative functions – Administrative Directions. c. Judicial function – Quasi Judicial functions – Tribunals and Administrative Justice d. Executive function – Ministerial functions and discretionary functions.
MODULE II DELEGATED LEGISLATION 10 Meaning, Nature, Origin, Development and causes of growth of delegated legislation, Types of Delegated Legislation and Constitutionality of Delegated Legislation-Delegated Legislation and Conditional Legislation, Sub-Delegation- Restraints on Delegation of Legislative Power, Doctrine of Excessive Delegation- Control over Delegated Legislation – Judicial, Procedural and Legislative Control-Administrative directions and Delegated Legislation
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MODULE III PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS AND JUDICIAL REVIEW 10 A. Principles of Natural Justice Concept, Parameters and application of the Principles of Natural Justice-Rule against Bias-Audi Alteram Partem or the Rule of Fair Hearing – Meaning, Object, Ambit and Ingredients of Fair Hearing, Institutional Decision, Post-Decision Hearing- Reasoned Decisions- Exceptions to the Rule of Natural Justice-Effects of Breach of Natural Justice B. Administrative Process and Judicial Review 1) Meaning and need for Judicial Review 2) Scope of Judicial Review Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court -Writ Jurisdiction-Appeal by Special Leave (Art. 136)-Scope and Object of Article 136- Jurisdiction of the High Court 3) Judicial Review of Administrative Action through Writs- cope of the Writ Jurisdiction -Against whom the Writ lies-Territorial extent of Writ Jurisdiction -Relief against an Interim Order – Interim Relief [Art. 226(3)]-Locus-standi-Kinds of Writ - Grounds for issue of Writs 4) Principles for the Exercise of Writ Jurisdiction Alternative Remedy-Laches or Dela- Res Judicata 5) Public Interest Litigation and Locus-Standi 6) Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation and Doctrine of Proportionality C. Statutory Remedies a) Injunction- Declaration against the Government - Exclusion of Civil Suits D. Privileges and Immunities of Government in Legal Proceedings Privilege to withhold documents - Miscellaneous Privileges of the Government-Notice, Limitation, Enforcement of Court Order- Binding nature of Statutes over the States action-Promissory Estoppel- Right to Information E. Judicial Control of Administrative Discretion Meaning, Nature and need of Administrative discretion -Ground and Extent of Judicial Review -Fundamental Rights and Discretionary Powers F. Liability of the State Liability of the State in Torts and Contracts.
MODULE IV OMBUDSMAN, LOKPAL, LOKAYUKTA AND 10 CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION
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Meaning, Object, Main characteristics, Need and Utility-Origin and development of the Institution -Ombudsman in New Zealand- Ombudsman in England (Parliamentary Commissioner)- Ombudsman in India –Lokpal-Lokayukta in States- Central Vigilance Commission
MODULE V ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS AND PUBLIC 10 UNDERTAKING (A) Administrative Tribunals Meaning, Nature, Main characteristics, Origin and development (U.S.A., U.K. and India)-Franks Committee- Tribunal and Court, Similarity and Difference-Reason for growth of Administrative Tribunals-Merits and Demerits of Administrative Tribunal- Procedure and powers of Administrative Tribunal (U.K., U.S.A. and India)-Tribunal under Constitution -High Court’s Superintendence over Tribunals-Appeal to Supreme Court by Special Leave-Working of the Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals under Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985-Administrative Procedure Act in U.S.A.-Domestic Tribunal (B) Public Undertaking Object, Importance, Characteristics, Classification, Reason for the growth -working of Public Corporations-Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Public Corporations-Controls over Public Corporations, Government Control, Parliamentary Control, Judicial Control, Public Control-Role of Ombudsman in Public Undertaking
TOTAL HOURS : 60 REFERENCES: 1. M.P. Jain and S.N. Jain – Principles of Administrative Law 2. S.P. Sathe – Administrative Law 3. I.P. Massey – Administrative Law 4. C.K. Takwani – Administrative Law 5. Kailash Rai - Administrative Law 6. Wade – Administrative Law 7. De Smith – Administrative Law 8. Foulkes – Administrative Law 9. Indian Law Institute – Cases and Material of Administrative Law 10. Markose – Judicial Control of Administrative action 11. Griffith and Street – Administrative Law 12. Report of the Law Commission – First Report Second Report – 13. Fourteenth Report
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OUTCOMES: Student will learn how to protect the common man or a little man from administrative excesses. He knows various methods and forums to protect the legal interests of a common man. He knows the methods and techniques to keep the administrative authorities within their limits to ensure Rule of Law and Constitutional Governance.
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BLC 3204 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND BAR L T P C BENCH RELATIONS AND ACCOUNTANCY FOR LAWYERS (CLINICAL COURSE - I ) 2 1 2 5 OBJECTIVES: The object of this course is to familiarize the student about ethics to be followed in Legal Profession. Bar and the Bench are equally important in justice dispensing system and certain Do's and Don'ts were prescribed. The student will study as many as 50 selected decisions of the Bar Council of India on professional ethics. The paper is divided into four modules
MODULE I PROJECT ON PROFESSIONAL ETHICS Student has to write 50 selected decisions of Bar Council of India on the matters relating to Professional Ethics- Disciplinary Proceedings. It is written submission of record. (50 Marks)
MODULE II LECTURE SESSIONS 20 Lecture sessions will be arranged with Practicing Advocates, Senior Advocates and Teaching Faculty on Profession, Ethics, Need and Purpose, Accountancy for Lawyers, and Important decisions of Supreme Court, High Courts and Bar Council of India Disciplinary Proceedings.
MODULE III INTERNAL EXAMINATION Internal Examination will be held for marks 25 on the subjects discussed
MODULE IV VIVA VOCE EXAMINATION Viva Voce Examination for 25 marks.
TOTAL HOURS : 20 REFERENCE: 1. Mr. Krishna Murtyiyer - 'Advocacy' 2. Indian Bar Review: Selected Disciplinary Proceedings 3. The Contempt Law And Practice 4. The Bar Council Of India Code Of Ethics.
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OUTCOMES:
Student will learn court etiquette, ethics to be observed in profession and consequences of non-observance of professional conduct.
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BLC 3206 CUSTOMS AND EXCISE LAWS L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The main source of government revenue is Excise and Customs Duty. The mode of levying, assessing and collection of Tax is the essence of this Course. Now the trade is global and tax matters need to be balanced between the State and the assesses. The whole process is prone to give rise of 'litigation'. It is essential to have basic knowledge about these twin tax laws.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Constitutional Law Principles - Art. 265 - 286 - Relevant Entries of VII Schedule of the Constitution of India.
MODULE II CUSTOMS ACT - PRELIMINARY 10 Definitions - Officers - Customs Ports, Airports, Warehouses- Regulations- Prohibition on import and export - Prevention and detection of illegal import - Notified goods - Prevention and detention of illegal export - specified goods - Indicating amount of duty in the price of goods- regulations on Conveyances carrying imported and exported goods - Clearance of imported and exported goods - Regulations relating to Warehouses - government or Certified ware houses.
MODULE III CUSTOMS ACT- LEVY AND COLLECTION 10 Dutiable Goods - Valuation of Goods- Exemption Determination - Abatement - Remission - Assessment of Duty-Refund of Duty - Customs Clearance- Recovery of Duty - Advance Rulings - Duty During Transit - Duty Drawback- Special Economic Zones - coastal Goods - Baggage.
MODULE IV CENTRAL EXCISE ACT 10 Basic Concepts - Basic conditions of Liability - Definitions- Levy and Collection of Excise Duty- amount of Duty - valuation of Methods of Excisable Goods - Remission of Duty - Indicating Amount of Duty in the Price of Goods - Power to Grant Exemption from Duty - CENVAT- Credit- Registration - Restriction on Possession of Goods- Presumption Advance Ruling - Assessment od Duty (Rules) special Economic Zone.
MODULE V ENFORCEMENT UNDER CUSTOMS ACT 10 & CENTRAL EXCISE ACT Power of Search , Seizure, Arrest, Confiscation and Penalty under both Acts -
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Settlement of Cases- Appeal - Appellate- tribunal - Revision by Central Government - Appeal Supreme Court TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: Acts: 1. Banerjea and Mukerjea - Central Excise Manual 2. Datey ( Taxman) guide to Central Excise Procedures 3. P.L. Malik - Customs Act 4. Kapin Singhania ( Taxman) - Customs Tariff in India 5. Sethi - Central Excise Act and rules 6. Kapil Singhania - Central Excise TYariff 7. Bharat's Service Tax Manual 8. Bharat's- guide to GST Regime 9. Mukerjea - Customs Act 10. Customs Manual
OUTCOMES: Student will learn about two important tax legislations through this course. He will know about the legal mechanism as well as enforcement machinery of these two legislations.
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SEMESTER VII
BLC 4201 TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: This course will explain about transfer of immovable properties between living persons. It covers various principles of transfer of property and doctrines for specific transfer. The Easement Act explains various modes of acquisition of easementary rights and its end.
MODULE I GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TRANSFER 10 Concept of Property- Definition of Transfer of Property - Kinds of Interest - Conditional Transfer - Doctrine of Election - Ostensible Owner- Bonafide purchase- Lis Pendens- fraudulent Transfer - Doctrine of Part Performance and other General Principles of Transfer.
MODULE II SPECIFIC TRANSFERS - TRANSFER OF 10 ABSOLUTE INTEREST Sale: Definition of Sale- rights Liabilities of Seller and Buyer Gift: Definition of Gift: Definition - Onerous Gift - Universal Donee- Death Bed Gift- Suspension and Revocation of Gift-Exchange:
MODULE III TRANSFER OF LIMITED INTEREST - SPECIFIC 10 TRANSFER Mortgage: Different kinds of Mortgages - Redemption - Clog on Redemption- Partial Redemption- Rights and Liabilities of Mortgagor and Mortgagee including Doctrine of Consolidation - Marshalling - Contribution- Subrogation: Charge: Lease: Different Rights and Liabilities of Lessor and Leasee- Determination of Lease- Doctrine of Holding Over; Actionable Claim
MODULE IV INDIAN EASEMENT ACT 10 Definition - Acquisition of Easement- Easement of Necessity and Quasi Easements - Easement by Prescription - Exinction - suspension and Revival of Easements and License
MODULE V INDIAN REGISTRATION ACT AND STAMP ACT 10
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Registration its validity- Consequences of Non- Registration- Procedure to Registration of Transfer of Property- Valuation - Stamp- TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
1. Vepa P. Saradhi: Law of Transfer of Property Act 2. Shah: Principles of Transfer 3. G.C.V.Subba Rao - Law of Property 4. Mitra B.B. Transfer of Property 5. Goyle - Transfer of Property 6. C.L. Gupta - Law of Transfer of Property 7. Khatiar - Law of Easements OUTCOMES: Transfer of immovable property between living persons is often tend to lead to litigation. This student will know the basic law that governs transfer of property between living persons and registration process.
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BLC 4102 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The Course intends to introduce different categories of Intellectual Property, the minimum standard to identify the 'issues' of protection. It exposes the student on the procedural requirements for the acquisition of rights under IPR. It may a copy right, patent, Trade Mark or Industrial Design. In case of any violation or infringement of the 'Rights Conferred' under I.P.R, the remedies available to the 'Claimant' will also be studies.
MODULE I INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 15 Meaning and Concept of Intellectual Property - Need for Protection - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Convention - Origin and Functions of World Trade Organization (WTO) -Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement of WTO and its effects on Intellectual Property Law in India, Dispute Settlement Mechanism.
MODULE II PATENTS 15 The Patents Act 1970 - Object - Definitions - Salient Features - Patentable and Non-Patentable Inventions. Product Patent, Process Patent-Persons entitled to apply for Patents, Provisional and Complete Specifications, Opposing grant of Patent, Secrecy in certain inventions - Patent Office- Powers of Controller - Grant and Sealing of Patents- Rights of Patentees- Rights of Co-Owners of Patents- Term of Patent- Patents of Addition, Assignment and Transmission- Registrar of Patents- Amendment of Applications and Specificants, Restoration of Lapsed Patents- Rights of Patentees of Lapsed Patents which have been Restored, Surrender and Revocation of Patents- Compulsory Licenses, Exclusive Marketing Rights, Licenses of Right, Acquisition of Inventions by Central Government - Remedies for Infringement of Patents - Patent Agents, Scientific Advisers, International Arrangements - International Law - Rights of Plant Breeders and Farmers- National Law on Biological Diversity.
MODULE III TRADE MARKS 15 The Trade Mark Act (1999), Object, Definition, Salient Features, Marks Registrable and Non- Registrable, Conditions for Registration, Absolute and Relative Grounds for Refusal of Registration, Procedure for, and Duration of Registration. Effects of Registration - Powers and Functions of Registrar -
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Distinctiveness, Deceptive Similarity, Concurrent Registration, Rectification and Correction of Registrar, Assignment and Transmission - Use of Trademarks and Registered Users, Collective Marks, Registration of Certification of Marks, Trade Mark Agents- Appellate Board - Infringement Action, Passing Off, - International Treaties - Geographical Indication of Goods( Registration and Protection) Act (1999) Objects, Definitions, Conditions for Registration, Prohibition of Registration of Certain Geographical Indications Procedure for and Duration of Registration - Effects of Registration - Special Provisional Relating to Trademark and Prior Users, Remedies for Infringement, International Law.
MODULE IV COPYRIGHT 10 The Copyright Act, (1957) and Recent Amendments: Works in which Copyright Subsists; Meaning of Copyright; Ownership and Rights of the Owner; assignment; Term of Copyright, Powers and Functions of Copy Right Board- Registration of Copyright; Compulsory Licenses; License to Produce and Publish Translations, Copyright Societies- Rights of Broadcasting Organisations and of Performers - International Copyright - Acts Constituting and not Constituting Infringement; Remedies for Infringement.
MODULE V INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS 05 The Designs Act 2000- Definitions - Registration of Designs - Copyright in Registered Designs - Piracy of Registered Designs - Remedies - Powers and Duties of Controller- International Law - Semi Conductor Integrated Circuit Layout.
TOTAL HOURS : 60 REFERENCES: Acts:
1. The Patent Act, 1970, The Trade Marks Act, 1999, The Copyright Act,1957, The Designs Act, 2000 2. Dr. S.R. Myneni - Law of Intellectual Property 3. P.Narayana - Intellectual Property Law in India 4. Dr.B.L. Wadehra - Law relating to Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Design and Geographical Indications. 5. Vikas Vashisht - Law and practice of Intellectual Property in India 6. W.R. Cornish - Cases and Materials on Intellectual Property
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7. Allison Comkeman- The Legal Proction of Trade Secrets 8. David I. Bainbridge - Intellectual Property 9. Arad Sherman and Lionel Bently - the Making of Modern Intellectual Property Law
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Student will get an idea of IPR legal frame-work in respect of Patents, Trademarks, Copyright and Industrial Designs- Practices and Procedures in filling. Remedies available in case of any violation/ infringement
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BLC 4103 LABOUR LAW II L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Concept of Social Security is based on ideals of human dignity and social justice. The quest for Social security and freedom from want and distress has been the consistent urge of man through ages. Social Security is part of social justice. The core objective of this course is to explain various Social Security and Welfare Legislations in India.
MODULE I SOCIAL SECURITY AND LABOUR WELFARE 10 Concept- Evolution and Constituents of Social Security - Object of social Security Laws - Social security and Constitution of India- ILO on Social security
MODULE II SOCIAL SECURITY : INDUSTRIAL INJURIES 10 The Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 - Scope and Objects- coverage and Definitions - Liability of the Employer to Pay compensation - Personal Injurty, Accident arising out of and in the course of employment, Doctrine of Notional Extension and Occupational Diseases - Determination and Distribution of Compensation - Principle employer's Right of Indemnity- commissioner's Powers and Functions.
MODULE III SOCIAL SECURITY 10 The Employee's state Insurance Act, 1948: Objects, application and 'seasonal Facgtory' Definition - E.S.I. Corporation - E.S.I. Funds - Payment of Contributions - ESI Benefits - Adjudication of Disputes - ESI Court - Penalties.
MODULE IV OTHER SOCIAL SECURITY LEGISLATIONS 10 The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961; Object and Application - Eligibility and Maternity Benefits - Notice of Claim Prohibition against Dismissal, wage Deduction - Powers and Duties of Inspectors Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952; Scope, Coverage, Application and Definitions - Authorities, their Powers and Functions Contributions - employees Provident Fund Scheme. Employees' Pension Scheme and Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme - Penalties. Payment of Bonus Act 1965: Bonus Commission - Definitions and Coverage - Kinds of Bonus- Calculation of Bonus- Available Surplus, allocable Surplus, Set on and set Off- Forfeiture of
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Bonus- Prior Charges- Machinery Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972: background, Object and definitons - Eligibility for Payment of gratuity- Forfeiture, Exemption, Determination- Controlling Authority- Penalties.
MODULE V LABOUR WELFARE LEGISLATIONS 50 Factories Act, 1948: Background and Definitions - Formalities to start a Factory - Health, Safety and Welfare Measures- Working Hours - Employment of Young Persons - Annual Leave with Wages - Special Provisions. The Tamilnadu Shops and Establishment Act, 1947: Applicability and Persons covered by this Act- Opening and Closing Hours, Employment of Young Persons- working Hours- Public Holidays- Safety- and Cleanliness - Leave and Annual Leave with Wages.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
1. S.N. Mishra - Labour and Industrial Laws 2. V.G. Goswami - Labour Law 3. Madhavan Pillai - Labour and Industrial Law 4. S.C. Srivastava - Social Security and Labour Laws 5. K.D. Srivastava - The Employees' Compensation Act,1923 and The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provision Act,1961, The Payment of Bonus Act,1965, Payment of Gratuity, 1972, Factories Act,1948.
OUTCOMES: The student will learn about various legislations that govern Social Security aspects of Industrial workers.
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BLC 4104 LAW OF BANKING L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Focus of this course will be on 'Banking' its regulation through legislations. In the era of Globalisation the Banking Sector registered a tremendous growth along with a host of problems. Student will learn about RBI regulations. Recent changes in NI Act etc.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 History of Banking – Different types of Banks including foreign companies – Nationalisation of major banks. RBI’s control over commercial banks – Special status of RBI and State Bank of India – Subsidiary Banks.
MODULE II LEGAL CONCEPTS OF BANKER VS CUSTOMER 10 Definition of Banker & Customer and relationship between them – Special types of customer – Banker as Borrower – Different types of accounts – Duties and rights of the Bankerand different types of instruments – Banker – Paying Banker and Collecting Banker.
MODULE III BANKING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 10 Subsidiary business operations of bankers with special reference to Safety Deposit Lockers – Liability of Banker in case of bank robberies and fraud by bank employees – Vicarious liability of the bank employees – Vicarious liability of the bank – Recovery of loans and advances – Recovery of debts due to banks, Financial Institutions Act, 1993.
MODULE IV BANKERS OMBUDSMAN AND DRT 10 Effect of winding up of Banking Companies – Rights of customers on winding up of companies – Necessity for reforms in Indian Banking Law to meet global challenges – Banking ombudsman – Debt Recovery Tribunal – SARFAI Act.
MODULE V NI ACT AND ITS RECENT AMENDMENTS 10 Definition and characteristics – Parties to negotiable instruments – Presentation – Negotiation discharge and dishonour – Liability – Various kinds of crossing – effect of crossing of cheque –Rights of holder and holder in due course against Banker – Civil and criminal liability for dishonour of cheques under Section 138 to Section 142 of the
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Amended Negotiable Instruments Act. TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCE:
1. Tannan’s – Banking law and Practice in India (India Law House, New Delhi) 2. Bhashyan & Adiga – Negotiable Instruments (Bharat Law House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.) 3. Sir John Paget - Law of Banking 4. H.P. Sheldon - The Practice and Law of Banking OUTCOMES: Through this course, the student will learn about the law that governs banking activities.
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BLC 4105 ALATERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION L T P C MECHANISM (Clinical Course II ) 2 1 2 5 OBJECTIVES: This course offers an opportunity to know the mechanism to settle the legal issues through alternative methods like Arbitration, Negotiation and Conciliation. Students is expected to acquire certain skills in this regard. Course is designed to simulate the student mind.
MODULE I ARBITRATION 15 Case Study in Arbitration Center (Practical/Simulation Exercise) (Three exercises 10 marks each; 30 marks
MODULE II VIVA VOCE/ PRESENTATION OF CASES 10 OBSERVED The student has to present the cases he observed- and he has to face viva- voce on case studies (10 marks)
MODULE III INTERNAL EXAMINATION ON THE SUBJECT 10 Internal Examination will be held on ADR. ( it is for 10 marks)
SUBMISSION OF RECORD ON ADR- ON INTERNATIONAL 10 ARBITRATION- ARBITRATION ACT- RULES ETC. ( 50 MARKS)
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
1. O.P. Malhotra and Indu Malhotra - Arbitration to Conciliation 2. P.C.Markanda - Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation 3. Justice Dr. B.P. Saraf and Justice S.M. Jhunjhunwala - Law of Arbitration and Conciliation. 4. S.K. Chawla - Law of Arbitration and Conciliation
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SEMESTER VIII BLC 4201 COMPETITION LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Competition Commission of India came into existence replacing Monopolies Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. The objective of the course is to ensure the student should know the legal dimensions of Competition Law and functions of Competitive Commission of India that ensures fair trade practices and facilitates healthy competition in the business arena. Student will know about Anti-Competition Policies.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 15 Objective and Nature of Competition Laws- Origin of Competition Laws- Anti Trust Legislation in USA. UK Competition Act, 1998- MRPTAct,1969- Raghavan Committee Report 2000,Competation Act-2002, Distinction between Competition Act Vs MRTP Act, Object and Scope of Competition Act,2002.
MODULE II ANTI COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS 10 Definition - Tie in Arrangement - Exclusive Supply Agreement - Exclusive Distribution Agreement - Refusal to Deal - Resale Price Maintenance - Cartel - Bid rigging Exceptions - Protection of IPR.
MODULE III ABUSE OF DOMINANT POSITION 10 Meaning of Dominant position - Unfair or Discriminatory trade Practices - Provisions under MRTP and Consumer Protection Act - Limiting Protection or Technical or Scientific Supplementary Obligations- Protection of other Markets - Predatory Price - Unfair Prices.
MODULE IV REGULATION OF COMBINATIONS 10 Acquisition - Merger - Amalgamations - Ban on Combinations - Non Competition Clauses in Merger and Acquisition - Restrictive Trade Practices - Unfair Trade Practices.
MODULE V COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA 10 Composition - Duties, Power and Functions of the Commission - Contraventions of the Orders of the Commission - Penalties- Competition Appellate Tribunal- Competition Advocacy - Miscellaneous. Important guidelines and cases decided
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by Competition Commission of India. TOTAL HOURS : 55 REFERENCES:
Acts:
1. MRTP Act, 1969 2. Competition Act, 2002 3. Ramappa- Competition Law of India 4. S.M. Durgar: Commentaries on MRTP Law, Competition Law and Consumer Protection 5. Avatar Sing: Competition Law 6. Tripathi - Competition Law 7. Universal's Guide- Competition Law in Law 8. P.K. Mujumdar: Law of Consumer Protection in India.
OUTCOMES: Student will learn about Competition Commission in India and its emergence, its role, functions.
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BLC 4202 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The course will help the student to know about legal and regulatory mechanism that intends to protect environment. Course can be divided into International Environmental Law and Indian Environmental Law. Legal mechanism to strengthen the ongoing 'Green' efforts at local, national and global levels.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Environment- Environmental Law- Factors responsible for degradation of Environment - Need to protect, preserve and conserve Environment. International Environmental Law: Stockholm Declaration on Human Environment-1972- Rio Declaration on Environment and Development - 1992, Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development - 2002, Agenda-21- Rio Plus 20 - Our Common Future-1987. UNDP- GEF
MODULE II INDIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 10 Constitutional Provisions- 42 Amendment- 48A-51A (g), Extensive Interpretation of Article 21. Judicial Activism- Public Interest Litigation. Doctrines pronounced by the Supreme Court- 'Absolute Liability'- 'Sustainable Development' - 'Public Trust Doctrine'
MODULE III LEGISLATIVE FRAME-WORK 10 Anti Polllution Laws: Air and Water (Prevention and Controll of Pollution) Acts- Pollution Control Boards- their structure and functions Environmental Protection Act- 1986- its high lights- Powers and Functions of Central Government- Merits and Demerits... various Authorities under this Act, rules notified under this Act. Coastal Regulatory Zone Notification, Noise Pollution Rules, Municipal Solid Water Management Rules, Bio-Medical Waste Rules- E- Waste- Environmental Impact Assessment- Environmental Clearance- National Green Tribunals.
MODULE IV CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION 10 Forest Act-1927 and Amendments- Wild Life Protection Act-1972 - Forest Conservation Act-1980- Biological Diversity Act-2002 - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals act-1960- Leading cases on Forest, Wild Life and Cruelty against
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Animals.
MODULE V REMEDIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION 10 Common Law Remedies- under Law of Tort- Penal Remedies under IPC and Cr.P.C.- Remedies under Constitutional Law- Article 32- Article 226- Public Interest Litigation - Judicial Activism- Leading Environmental Cases.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCE: P. Leelakrishnan- Environmental Law in India P. Leela Krishnan - Environmental Case-Book S. Shantakumar - Environmental Law - An Introduction Jaiswal - Environmental Law Sashtry- Environmental Law in India N. Maheswara Swami- Law Relating to Environmental Pollution and Protection. Alan Bopyle and Patricia Bernie - International Law and Environment Philippe Sands - Principles of International Environmental Law Elli Louka - International Environmental Law R.N. Choudhry - Law of Forests in India
OUTCOMES: This course will help the student to understand legal and regulatory mechanism in place. With all clarity on concepts of pollution, protection, conservation and the Doctrines enshrined by the Supreme Court of India-it enrich the students knowledge base.
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BLC 4203 MARITIME LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 Objectives The object of this course is to introduce the basics of Indian Maritime Law to the students. Maritime Law gaining significance as a separate branch of law. Student will know about Admiralty Law, The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958- International treaties, Conventions and Protocols relevant to Indian Maritime Law and their applicability. Law governing Marine Pollution, Marine fishing etc . MODULE I INTRODUCTION TO ADMIRALTY 10 Admiralty Act- Admiralty Jurisdiction of High Courts- International Convention for Arrest of Ships, Wrongful arrest - release from Arrest- Security for Release from Arrerst - Action in Rem; Action in Personam in Maritime Context- Maritime Claims, Limkitation of Liability, Damage done by or to a ship, Salvage, Loss of Life or Personal Injury- recent Admiralty Act- its salient features. MODULE II THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT-1958 10 The Merchant Shipping Act-1958 - Structure of Shipping Administration in India- DG of Shipping- Mercantile Marine Department, Surveyors, Seamen's Welfare Officers - Major and Minor Ports, Application of National and State Laws at Ports- Registration of Indian Ships- Transfer of Ownership - National Character and Flag.
MODULE III INTERNATIONAL LAW AND CONVENTIONS 10 International Treaties, Conventions and Protocols relevant to Indian Maritime Law, their objectives applicability and legal status. Maritime Legislation based on these treaties, Conventions and Protocols-
MODULE IV MARINE POLLUTION 10 International Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Waste Convention-1972- Maritime Lien
MODULE V MARINE FISHING 10 Jurisdictional issues and relevant provisions under Indian Laws- The Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Maritime Zones Act- 1976 - The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessals) Act,1981- Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation
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and Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act,2002
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES:
Acts: 1. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 2. The Territorial waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 3. the Maritime Zones of India ( Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act,1981 4. Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against Safety of Maritime Navigation and Fixed Platforms on Continental Shelf Act,2002 5. Fisheries Act 6. International Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Waste Convention,1972 7. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
OUTCOMES: Basics of Maritime Laws will be known to the student in respect of marine fishing, marine pollution, International obligations, merchant shipping etc. He will be familiar with jurisdictional issues relating to the Sea.
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BLC 4205 INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: In the Era of LPG, Trade is global. In the context of world economic integration and the new order it is essential to know the International Trade Regime, International Trade Agreements - International Trade Practices and various bilateral and regional agreements in place. The student will learn- regulatory mechanism, dispute settlement bodies. This course offers basic inputs in the International Trade Law.
MODULE I GENESIS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW 10 Origin and Development - Theories - UN XConventions - Unification of International Trade Law- International Commercial Contracts- International sale of Goods - foreign Direct Investments(FDI) - Transnational Companies - Electronic Business Transactions - Elements of International Taxation - Risk Analysis of International Trade.
MODULE II INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS 10 Structure and Functions of International Economic Institutions - International Trade Organization(ITO)- WTO- GATT- New International Economic Order (NIEO)- International Monetary Fund (IMF)- International Bank for Reconstruction anhd Development (IBRD)- International Investments.
MODULE III WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION 10
Structure and Functions of WTO. Covered Agreements- Subsidies- Dumping and Anti-Dumping- General Agreement of Trade and Services (GATS)- Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), Trade Related Investiment Measures (TRIMs), Trade in Agriculture- Technical Barriers of Trade (TBT)- UN Committee on Trade and Environment (UNCTE)- UN Committee on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)- Summits of the WTO.
MODULE IV BILATERAL AND REGIONAL TRADE 10 Regional Arrangements under the UN - Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Clause- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)- Association for South Eastern Asian Nations (ASEAN)- European Union (EU)- Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)- North American Free Trade Agreement
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(NAFTA)- South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA)
MODULE V SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES IN INTERNATIONAL 10 TRADE Methods of Dispute Settlement - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and International Trade- UNCTRAL-International Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation and Litigation - Online Dispute Resolution- Dispute Settlement Body in WTO - Appellate Body (AB)- Consultation - Trade and Environment Controversies- Enforcement and Compliance
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: 1. Dr.Myneni SR - International Trade Law 2. Indira Carr, Peter Stone - International Trade Law 3. Gupta. R.K.- World Trade Organisation. 4. Autar Krishen Koul - Guide to WTO and GATT 5. Jayanth Bagachi- World Trade Organisation : An Indian Perspective 6. C. Singhania- foreign Collaborations and Investments in India Law and Procedure 7. Correa, Carlos. M. - IPRs the WTO and Developing Countries 8. Day, D.M. and Griffin, Bernardettee- The Law of International Trade 9. Anupam Goyal- The WTO and International Environmental Law: Towards Conciliation. 10. Petersmann, Ernst Ulrich - The GATT/WTO Dispute Settlement Systems: International Law, International Organisations and Dispute Settlement
OUTCOMES: Student will learn the basic frame-work of International Trade Regulation- varies Agencies- their role and functions. Student will learn about 'Dispute Settlement Mechanism'. It provides basic understanding on issues relating to International Trade Law.
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BLC 4205 CYBER LAWS AND FORENSIC L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: In this digital era, the regulatory framework analysis has become vital. This course helps in understanding the regulations relating to E-Contracts, E- Banking, Intellectual Property Issues, Cyber Crimes and E-Taxation. The course intends to analyze the need of cyberspace regulation both Jurisdictional and Jurisprudential aspects of Cyberspace.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Cyber Space Introduction and UNCITRAL Model Law- Information Technology Act, 2013 with recent Amendments- Jurisdictional Issues- Digital Signatures- Regulation of Certifying Authorities- Cyber Regulation Appellate Tribunal.
MODULE II ON LINE CONTRACTS 10 Formation of Online Contracts- E-Banking transactions-Online Payment Options- Online Advertising- Electronic and Digital Signature- Taxation Issues in "Cyber Space- Indirect Tax- tax Evasion- Double Tax- International Tax- Permanent Establishment- Protection of Trade secrets and Deceptive Trade Practices.
MODULE III CYBER CRIMES 10 Understanding Cyber Crimes- Actus Reus and MensRea- Types of Crimes in the Internet- Against Person, Against Property, Against Government- Digital Evidence- Investigation and Adjudication of Cyber Crimes in India- Cyber Arbitration - Cyber Conflict Investigation.
MODULE IV INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND CYBER 10 SPACE Copy Right issues in the Internet - Protection of Computer Software- Caching- International Regime - OSS- DMCA- DATA PROTECTION DIRECTIVES- Trademark Issus in the Internet - Domain Name; Registration- Domain Name- Registration- Domain Name Dispute- ICANN -UDRP Policy- Linking - Framing - Met tagging - Database issues in the internet.
MODULE V CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 10 Convergence Technologies- Cloud Computing - Online Digital Libraries -
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Access to Internet - A Human Right Issue - Issue of Censorship - Privacy issues - National Security and Social Security.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: 1. Nandan Kamath - Law relating to Computer- Internet and E-Commerce. 2. S.K. Verma & Raman Mital - Legal Dimensions of Cyber space 3. Rahul Mahathan - The Law relating to Computer and Internet. 4. Justice Yatindra singh - Cyber Laws 5. Edtu Chris reed and Joh Angel - Computer Law 6. Roger Leroy Miller & Gaylord A. Jentz - Law for E-Commerce
OUTCOMES: The Student will know and understand the Cyber related Law, regulatory mechanism and cyber crimes. He can follow the ongoing developments and cyber related issues.
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SEMESTER IX BLC 5101 LAW OF INSURANCE L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The focus of this course is to explain legal dimensions of Insurance Contract in respect of its formation, performance and discharge. As the Insurance sector is opened for private players as part of reforms significant changes have taken place. The IRDA apex regulatory body is striving to balance the interests of the general public and the insurance companies.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 .Insurance Meaning -Risk Management _ Kinds of Risks- Insurable Interest- Insurance and Assurance- Parties of Insurance- Insurance and Contract Law- Principles of 1. Uberrimae fidae, 2. Indemnity, 3. Subrogation, 4. Contribution, 5. Proximate Cause - Cover Note and Slip.
MODULE II FIRE INSURANCE CONTRACT 10 Meaning of the term "Fire" - Fire Policies- Perils Insured- Fire Claims- Scope of Applicability of Special Principles to Contract of Fire Insurance. Standard Fire Policy ' Average' in Fire Insurance Contract.
MODULE III MARINE INSURANCE CONTRACT 10 Significance of Marine Insurance- Maritime Peerils- Subject matter covered by Marine Policy- KInds of Marine POlicies - Scope and Applicability of Special Principles to Contract of Marine Insurance - Principles of 'Change of Voyage' and 'Deviation' - Total Loss - Partial Loss- Marine Insurance Act 1963 with special reference to Bill of Lading and Counter Part.
MODULE IV LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACT 10 Introduction- Concept- Life Insurance-Significance-Kinds-Extent of apaplicability of Special Principles to Life Insurance. 'Suicide" clause. 'Medical insurance' policies. Assignment and Nomination- Constitution. IRDA- Role and Functions . MODULE V MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE 10 Introduction- The MV Act-1988. Compulsory III Party Insurance of Motor Vehicles- No Fault Liability- Motor Accident Claims Tribunals. TOTAL HOURS : 50
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REFERENCES: 1. KVS Sarma: Modern Law of Insurance 2. M.N.Srinivasan- Law of Insurance 3. Srinivasan and Murty: Law of Insurance 4. Haardy Ivany- Law of Insurance
OUTCOMES: Student will learn the concept of Insurance and how it penetrated into various facets. They will learn about Life Insurance, Marine Insurance and Fire Insurance. Student will understand the role and functions of IRDA that regulates Insurance sector in India.
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BLC 5102 LAW OF CRIMES II L T P C CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE & JUVENILE JUSTICE 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The law of Criminal Law is indented to provide a mechanism for the enforcement of criminal law. Without proper procedural law, the Substantial Criminal law which defines offences and provides punishments for them would be almost worthless. Every threat does not deter. Without deterrent effect, the Criminal law will have hardly any meaning or justification. Thus the law of Criminal Procedure is meant to be complementary to Criminal Law and has been designated to ensure the process of its administration.
MODULE I CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE-TYPES AND 10 FUNCTIONARIES . Aquisitorial, inquisitorial – brief history about the code-definition-main functionaries of the code- powers of superior police officers and aid to the magistrates and police.
MODULE II PRE-TRIAL PROCEEDINGS 10 Stages of Investigation - process compelling for the presence of the presence of accused for investigation and trial - arrest-procedure for arrest - rights of arrested persons consequences of non - compliance of arrest procedures – search and seizure – process of investigation by police – investigation of unnatural and suspicious death – Local jurisdiction of the Courts in Inquires and Trials – cognizance of offence and commencement of proceedings – bail procedures – types of bail - General Provision regarding bond of accused and sureties. MODULE III TRAIL PROCEDURE 10 Stages of Investigation - process compelling for the presence of the presence of accused for investigation and trial - arrest-procedure for arrest - rights of arrested persons consequences of non - compliance of arrest procedures – search and seizure – process of investigation by police – investigation of unnatural and suspicious death – Local jurisdiction of the Courts in Inquires and Trials – cognizance of offence and commencement of proceedings – bail procedures – types of bail - General Provision
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regarding bond of accused and sureties.
MODULE IV APPEAL PROCEDURES 10 Types of Appeals - Reference and Transfer of Criminal Cases - Execution, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences – Execution of Sentence death penalty and Imprisonment – Execution of Sentence of fine - Preventive and Precautionary Measures for keeping peace and good behavior – Maintenance procedures – conditions for claiming maintenance – cancellation of maintenance – Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Divorce Act.
MODULE V JUVENILE JUSTICE (CARE AND PROTECTION) 10 ACT, 2001 & PROBATION OF OFFENDERS ACT,1958 Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2001 and Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 Introduction – Object – definitions – Statutory bodies for juveniles under the Act Reformative institutions for juveniles – Special offences – Probation –Object and meaning – Criminal court and probation – Duties of Probation officers - Report of the probation officers - conditions and cancellation of probation. TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: Books: 1. Ratanlal : Code of Criminal Procedure 2. Sarkar : Code of Criminal Procedure 3. Kelkar R.V. : Outlines of Criminal Procedure 4. Basu : Code of Criminal Procedure 5. Dr.Nandhal’s : Code of Criminal Procedure (3 Volumes) 6. P. Ramanatha Iyer : Code of Criminal Procedure (3 Volumes) 7. Sohonis : Code of Criminal Procedure (4 Volums) 8. R.B. Sethi : Probation of Offenders Act 9. Consuls : Probation of Offenders Act and Rules. 10. M.K.Chakrabarathi : Probation System in the Administration of CriminalJustice 11. Vedkumari (IT) : Treaties on the Juvenile Justice Act. 12. S.K. Swasthi : Judgements of Juvenile Justice Act 1986.
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Students will learn the procedure that is followed in Criminal Justice Administration in the Country. They will also learn special procedure that is followed in Juveniles justice system that is in place.
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BLC 5103 CIVIL PROCEDURE CODE AND L T P C LIMITATION ACT 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The course intends to understand the legislative measures in procedure. The course also helps in understanding the procedures to be followed by the civil courts from the institution of suits till the final disposal. The course tries to understand the computation of limitation period for the institution of suit, appeal and applications along with exclusion
MODULE I INTRODUC TION 10 Definitions – Civil Nature - Jurisdiction of Civil Court – Place of Suing – Institution of Suits – Presentation of Plaint – Parties to the suit-principles of res subjudice and res judicata.
MODULE II PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS 10 Plaint – Written Statement – Service of Summons – Appearance and Non- Appearance of Parties - – Discovery, Inspection and Production of Documents – Admission – Production, Impounding - and Returning of Documents- transfer of suits-decree and judgment -Remand – Restitution – -Appeals: first appeal, second appeal, appeals from orders and appeals to Supreme Court – Reference – Review – Revision
MODULE III SUITS IN PARTICULAR CASES 10 Suits by and against government and public officer – Suits by indigent person – suits by or against minors and lunatics, aliens and foreign rulers, soldiers, corporation, Firms, trustees, executors and administrators-suits relating to family matters, mortgages, public nuisance and public charities- interpleader suits- summary procedure.
MODULE IV EXECUTION 10 General principles, courts by which decree may be executed, payment under decree, application for execution, mode of execution, stay of execution, questions to be determined by executing court, arrest and detention, attachment of property sale and delivery of property, distribution of assets.
MODULE V LIMITATION ACT 10 Definitions – Limitation of Suits – Appeals – Computation of Period of Limitation
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– Acquisition of ownership by possession.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 . REFERENCES:
Acts: 1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 2. Limitation Act, 1963 Books
1. K. Takwani : Civil Procedure Code 2. Mulla : Code of Civil Procedure 3. M. P. Jain : Code of Civil Procedure 4. Pattabiraman : Code of Civil Procedure 5. Taxmann : Code of Civil Procedure 6. M. P. Tandon : Code of Civil Procedure 7. C. K. Takkar : Code of Civil Procedure 8. P. Basu : Law of Limitation
OUTCOMES: Procedural Laws are essential to understand how the law will put into motion through courts. Student will get an idea about procedure followed by civil courts
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BLC 5104 LAND LAWS L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Land Laws of Tamilnadu along with Land Acquisition Act and Real Estate Regulation Act are significant laws. Students should know the laws relating to land acquisition, real estate, rent control, lease etc. Bone of contention is land in significant number of cases. Hence, the student is expected to know the law relating to land.
MODULE I BACKGROUND OF LAND ADMINISTRATION 10 Concept of Land-Kinds-Ownership and Possession of Land- Land Reforms and Constitutional History- Eminent Domain- Right to Property under Article 31 A-31 B- 31 C of the Constitution- Article 300 A; Ninth Schedule-Early Revenue Administration in Tamilnadu-Grants- Inams -Zamindari System- Permanent Settlement -Ryotwari-Rights and Liabilities of Ryotwari Pattadar- Tamilnadu Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwai) Act, 1948.
MODULE II LAND ACQUISITION 10 Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act-2013 (LARR Act,2013)- Compensation - payment-
MODULE III ENACTMENTS AND CULTIVATING TENANTS 10 The Tamilnadu Cultivating Tenants Protections Acts- 1989-1983-2010- The Tamilnadu Cultivating Tenants (Payment of Fair Rent) Act, 1956- Rights and Liabilities of Cultivating Tenants and Land Owner- Fair Rent- Alteration or Revision of Fair Rent-Kaiaeruvamdar and Mattuvaramdar- Rent Court- Rent Tribunals- Exceptions - Powers of the High Court.
MODULE IV LAND AND LAND CEILING 10 Tamilnadu Land Reforms Fixation of Ceiling on Land Act-1961; Amended Act 1971- Definitions and Ceiling Area, Family, Stridhana Property, Standard Acre etc. Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings, Land Board, Industrail Undertakings- Publication of Settlement- Land Tribuinal - Authorised Officer - Determination of Compnesation - Exemptions- Special Appellate Tribunal- Courts - Penal Provisions.
MODULE V RENT CONTROL ACT AND RERA ACT 10 The TN Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, Grounds for Eviction- Agreed
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Rent- Jurisdiction of Rent Controller, Execution- Proceedings by Legal Representatives or Against Legal representatives. Real-Estate Regulation Act- an Overview- Societies or Association of Apartment Owners, its Bye-Laws and Functions. TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: 1. K.Venkata Rao - The Tamilnadu Land Reforms Act 2. V.N. Krishna Moorthy- The TN Buildings Lease and Rent Control Act, 1960 3. Prof. A. Chandrasekar - Land Laws of Tamilnadu. 4. Maheswara Swamy - 'Land Laws' & ' Land Acquisition under the Constitution of India.'
OUTCOMES: The students will learn the law of the land in literal sense. It includes land acquisition, ceiling, tenancy- rent-control, real-estate etc. He will also know about the legal mechanism in place to resolve the issues relating to Land, Rent Control, Real Estate.
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BLC 5105 MOOT COURT L T P C ( CLINICAL COURSE III ) 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Very purpose of this paper is to equip the student to the real-time experience in the field of Law. Student has to argue three moot-problems in Moot Court and has to attend and observe two case trials in the court, ie. one civil and one criminal. He has to attend and observe Advocate Office/Law Firm for at least 15 days as an Intern. He has to record pre-trial preparations.
MODULE I MOOT COURT (30 MARKS) 15 Student need to required to do at least three Moot Courts in a year with 10 marks for each. Usually one in Civil, one in Criminal and one in Constitutional matters. the Moot Court work will be on assigned problem and it will be evaluated for 5 marks for written submissions and 5 marks for oral Advocacy.
MODULE II OBSERVANCE OF TRAIL IN TWO CASES (30 10 MARKS) Students may be required to attend two trials in the court. They can do so in their IV year and V year of Course. They need to maintain a record and enter various steps observed during their observation on different dates. The Scheme will carry 30 marks. ( one civil proceeding and one criminal trial) Each carries 15 marks that includes attendance, record, diary etc.
MODULE III INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES AND PRE-TRIAL 10 PREPARATIONS AND INTERNSHIP ( 30 MARKS) Each student will observe two interviewing sessions of clients at the Lawyer's Office/ Legal Aid Office/ Law Firm and record the proceedings in a diary, which will carry 15 marks. Each student will further observe the preparation of documents and Court papers by the Advocate and the procedure for the filing of the Suit/Petition. This will be recorded in the diary, which will carry 15 marks.
MODULE IV VIVA-VOCE EXAMINATION ( 10 MARKS) 05 A Viva Voce Examination on all the above three components. Records and Diaries submitted by the student will be verified and the student has to answer and substantiate their work-done. TOTAL HOURS : 40
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OUTCOMES: The student will have a firsthand account of court procedures, practices of office of the Advocate and the court-room etiquette.
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SEMESTER X BLC 5201 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Interpretation of Statutes evolved into certain rules and principles to clarify ambiguities, inconsistencies, contradictions and lacunas. Legislative drafting often tend to give rise to all these 'doubts'. This core of this subject is to unlock the locks put by the Legislature through certain principles, rules etc. Legislative expression will reflect in the form of a Statute and it needs to be understood and given effect in the same tone. The guiding principles behind interpretation of Tax Laws, Penal Laws and Welfare Laws may differ in approach but the central idea of interpretation remains the same. This paper provides those inputs that are very much essential.
MODULE I LAW MAKING 10 Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary _ Principles of Utility- Law and Public Openion- Law and Social Control- Relevance of John Rawls and Robert Nozick- Individual interest to Community Interest- Law and Morals- Meaning, Objectives and Scope of 'Interpretation' 'construction' and 'Statute' - Public Opinion and Law Making.
MODULE II NATURE AND KINDS OF INDIAN LAWS 10 Statutory, Non Statutory, Codified, Un-codified, State made, State Recognized Laws- Parts of the Statute-Commencement- Extent-Operation and Repeal and Revival of Statutes- Purpose of Statutory Interpretation-Basic sources of Statutory Interpretation- The General Clauses Act, 1897; Nature, Scope and Relevance- Definition clauses in various Legislations; Nature and Imperative Rule.
MODULE III RULES OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 10 Literal Rule- Golden Rule - Mischief Rule and Strict Construction of Penal Laws and Taxation Laws - Internal Aids and External Aids of Interpretation.
MODULE IV INTERPRETATION OF CONSTITUTION AND 10 INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Principles and theories - Interpretation of Constitution- Reading DPSP and FR. Interpretation of International Instruments- Presumption in favour of
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Constitutionality of a Statute- Presumption against violation of International Law- Presumption against retrospective operation of law- Presumption against Ouster of Jurisdiction of Courts.
MODULE V LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING 10 Principles and Process of Legislative Drafting - Simplicity, Preciseness, Consistency, Alignment with Existing Law- Brevity- Drafting General Laws and Special Laws-Rules and Orders. TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: Acts: 1. General Clauses Act - 1897 2. Constitution of India, 1950 Books:
1. Maxwell - Interpretation of Statutes 2. G.P.Sing- Principles of Statutory Interpretation 3. P.M. Bakshi - Interpretation of Statutes 4. Jeremy Bentham - Theories of Legislation 5. Dicey - Law and Public Opinion 6. Indian Law Institute - The Drafting of Laws 7. P.K. Tripathi - Spotlights on Constitutional Interpretation 8. Thornton G.C. - Legislative Drafting
Outcomes: The student will learn how to read, understand, interpret various Laws including Constitution of India and International Instruments as well. It is will enrich him with all skills that are required to unlock the legislative intent. He will learn the basics in legislative drafting too.
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BLC 5202 RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Right to Information Act is an Act that can be used as a weapon against mal- administration, abuse of power and corrupt practices. In real sense it empowers the people with a right to be informed. Object of this course is to familiarize the student about this Act to enable them to make use of its to empower the people.
MODULE I CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS 10 Fundamental Rights - Article 19- Article 21 and its interpretation. Right to Know- Right to be Informed - Right to Information - Right to Information Vis-a-Vis Right to Life. MODULE II LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS 10 Right to information- in Consumer Laws; Right to Information; Environmental Laws; Right to Information Administrative Law. Right to information Criminal Law. Public Interest Vs. Private Interest, Law of Evidence- Section 123; 'Affairs of the State"
MODULE III HIGH LIGHTS OF RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 10 Procedure to file application- first appeal- second appeal- penal provisions-etc.
MODULE IV AUTHORITIES UNDER RTI 10 Central Information Commission; State Information Commissions, Powers and Functions.
MODULE V ANTI - CORRUPTION LAWS 10 Issues relating corruption in Administration, Various anti Corruption Laws, Whistleblowers Protection Act, Powers and Functions of CVC.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES
OUTCOMES: The student will know how to 'move' the authorities to unearth the 'facts' and 'figures' laying in the bureaucracy so as to fight against mal-administration, abuse of power and corruption.
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BLC 5203 LAW OF TAXATION L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: The course intends to understand the taxing system in India. Tax Laws helps to government to generate funds for the development of the country and at the same time they tax the people directly or indirectly. The student should know important Tax Laws. Student will learn basics relating to Income Tax Act and Goods and Services Tax etc.
MODULE I GENERAL INTRODUCTION 10 What is Tax and What is Fee. Income Tax Act and Finance Act- Canons of Taxation - Kinds of Taxes- Direct and Indirect Taxes- Applicability of Doctrines under the Constitution to Taxation Laws - Interpretation of Tax Laws
MODULE II THE INDIAN INCOME TAX ACT - 1961- I 10 Concepts under IT Act. Income-Agricultural Income- Casual Income- Assesse Person- Residential Status- Previous Year- Assessment Year- General Charging Section- Specific Charging Section- Exemptions- Income from ' House Property Income from Business or Profession, Income from 'Capital Gains'- Income from other sources-Procedure for Assessment- deduction allowed in certain cases-
MODULE III THE INDIAN INCOME TAX ACT - 1961- II 10 Filing Procedures- Tax Tribunals- Appeal Provisions under I.T.Act. - Grievance Procedure-
MODULE IV GOODS AND SERVICES ACT-2017 I 10 Goods and Services Act-2017 its highlights- significance- merits- filling procedures- legal mechanism.
MODULE V INTERPRETATION OF TAX LAWS- PRINCIPLES 10 .How to Interpret Tax Legislations. General guidelines; Principles; Authoarities- Quasi-Judicial- Tribunals. Courts.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES: 1. Sukumar Battacharya - Income Tax Law - Practice 2. N.A. Palkowala - Income Tax
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3. Manoharan - Income Tax Act 4. Dinager Pagre - Direct Taxes and Indirect Taxes 5. Taxmann- Income Tax Act 6. Girish Ahuja - Law and Procedure: Professional Approaches to Direct Taxes OUTCOMES: The student will learn the Law relating to Taxes in India. He will know about highlights of Income Tax andf GST and filing of returns procedures etc. Student will also know about and quasi-judicial authorities, tribunals and judicial mechanism in place to address the legal issues.
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BLC 5204 CRIMINOLOGY AND PENOLOGY L T P C 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Criminology, Penology and Criminal Law are interlinked. Scientific study of criminal behaviors of the person who tends to commit crime is the core and essence of this subject. Basically Criminal Law provides definition and punishment for the crime. The criminology reveals the reasons that constitute the crime either individually or socially. The penal sanctions depend upon the characteristics of the criminal and the ability to reform through punishments. Thus the course provides the students to understand the criminal behaviour and imposition of punishments scientifically.
MODULE I INTRODUCTION 10 Meaning and Significance of Crime- Concept of Crime and basis of Criminalization- Definition of Crime- Criminology- Criminological Reminiscence; Global Scenario- Renaissance- Modern Age - Focus on the need for Criminological Study- Ingredients of Crime - Distinguish Crime and Non-Crime- Classification of Crimes-Development of Criminal Law- Sources of Crime Data- Crime Reporting- Uses of Crime Data- Schools of Criminology.
MODULE II CAUSES OF CRIME 10 Individual centric causes- Social Centric Causes-Theories on Crime causation- Juvenile Delinquency- Juvinile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act- Case Law-
MODULE III TYPES OF CRIME 10 Corruption: White - Collar Crime and Blue Collar Crime- Implication of White Collar Crimes- - White Collar Crimes- Detection and Investigation and Trails of White Collar Crimes. -.Crime and Women: Female Criminality- Crimes of Passion- Prostitution- Immoral Traffic Prevention Act- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act- PNDT (Regulation) Act- Domestic Violence Act- Criminal Law Amendment Act-2013. Terrorism; Definition-Nature-Causative Factors- Kinds- Measures to combat. Communal Violence-causes and cures. Drugs and Crimes- NDPS Act- Cyber Crimes- Trafficking in women and Children, Human Organ Crimes- International Crimes and Environmental Crimes.
MODULE IV POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 10
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Organizational structure of Indian Police- set-up- bureaucracy-Crimes by police- Crime Record Bureaus- Need for police reforms. Social Defense.
MODULE V CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AND CRIME 10 PREVENTION .Prison system in India- Probation and Parole- Origin- Probation of Offenders Act, 1958- Prison Reforms. Boaster School. Prevention of Crime and Delinquency.
TOTAL HOURS : 50 REFERENCES
OUTCOMES: Crime is considered to be a threat to the society. The student know about different types of crimes that the country. He will learn about the police system and prison systems in place.
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BLC 5205 DRAFTING, PLEADING & L T P C CONVEYANCING (Clinical Course - IV) 4 1 0 5 OBJECTIVES: Drafting skills are essential for an Advocate. Students are expected to learn, improve their drafting skills that are essential to enter into the profession of Advocacy. This course will help them in this regard. Class room instruction is followed by record writing. This is part of Clinical Legal Education course of Bar Council of India, which is mandatory. The student has to submit a hand-written record.
MODULE I Introduction 10 A. Drafting: General Principles of Drafting and relevant substantive rules shall be taught. B. Pleadings: a) Civil: Plaint, Written Statement, Interlocutory Application, Original Petition, Affidavit, Execution, Petition, Memorandum of Appeal and Revision. Petition under Article 226 and 32 of the Constitution of India. b) Criminal: complaint, Criminal Miscellaneous Petition, Bail Application, Memorandum of Appeal and Revision. c.. Conveyancing: sale Deed, Mortgage Deed, Lease Deed, Gift Deed, Promissory Note, Power of Attorney, Will, Trust Deed. d. Drafting of Writ Petition and PIL Petition
Method of instruction Instructions class and simulation exercises, preferably with assistance of practicing lawyers/ retired judges will be provided for the students. Apart from teaching the relevant provisions of law, the course may included not less than 15 practical exercises in Drafting carrying a total of 45 marks ( 3 marks for each) and 15 exercises in Conveyancing carrying another 45 marks ( 3 marks for each exercise) remaining 10 marks will be allotted for Viva Voce. Total Number of Hours: 30
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