Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Purbanchal University Dadhikot-9, Bhaktapur

Syllabus ofof

B.A. LL.B. Program Syllabus

KSL is a college in Nepal offering a five- year B.A LL.B course after completing +2 or intermediate level in any academic stream. The course comprises of the studies on wide areas of law.

Published by : Kathmandu School of Law (KSL), August 2013 Content

About Kathmandu School of Law ...... 3

Course outline of B.A. LL.B. Program ...... 5

 B.A. LL.B. First Year...... 7

 B.A. LL.B. Second Year ...... 18

 B.A. LL.B. Third Year ...... 31

 B.A. LL.B. Fourth Year...... 42

 B.A. LL.B. Fifth Year ...... 61 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

2 ABOUT KSL

Established in 2000 A.D., Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) is the only institution to impart pragmatic and community responsive legal education in Nepal. With introduction of clinical and community outreach settings in the curricula and research-based teaching methodology, KSL marks departure from the traditional paradigm of teaching law.

MISSION STATEMENT

Kathmandu School of Law is committed to achieve excellence in research and academic scholarships in the field of law and justice and to reflect this high - quality teaching, learning programmes are designed to meet the educational and vocational needs of its members.

FEATURES

 Participatory and pragmatic way of teaching  Interdisciplinary forward-looking curriculum with wide subject areas that is competitive to other countries  Commitment to generate lawyers as social engineers who are committed to work for their community and nation at large  Safeguarding unique values of indigenous legal system by generating trained legal resources avidly within the country  Strong nexus with many law schools abroad with frequent exchange programmes of teaching faculties and students

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

B.A. LL.B.: KSL is the only college in Nepal offering a five-year B.A. LL.B course after completing +2 or intermediate level in any academic stream. The course comprises of the studies on wide areas of law.

LL.M.: KSL offers three different two year LL.M. programmes. They are LL.M. in 1) Human Rights and Gender Justice, 2) Criminal Law and Justice, 3) Business and International Trade Law. Graduates holding LL.B/B.A. LL.B. or bachelor’s degree in law from any accredited university are eligible to apply for the course.

M.A.: KSL offers one year interdisciplinary M.A. Programmes in 1)Human Rights and 2)Conflict and International Humanitarian Law. The course encourages the scholars holding Masters’ Degree in any discipline from any accredited university. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

3 PROPOSED PROGRAMMES a) M.A. in Restorative Justice b) M.A. in Criminology e) B.A. in Int’l Relations and Diplomacy d) M.A. in Journalism c) M.A. in Conflict Resolution and Comunity Mediation

SALIENT FEATURES

 Prisoners’ Legal Aid and Women Victims’ Legal Aid Clinics  Moot Court Hall to enhance trial advocacy skills of the students  Extensive library and IT Resource Center  Secretariat of South Asian Law Schools Forum for Human Rights (SALS Forum)  Residential School on Socio Economic and Development Rights, and Good Governance  Child Right Research and Resource Center  Annual Residential Programmes for Teaching Faculty and Students  Residential School on Epistemology and Research Methodology  Residential School on Proposal and Dissertation Writing  Community Outreach Programme  Campaign on national issues such as 16 Days Violence Against Women Activism, Constituent Assembly  Talk Programmes with national dignitaries, diplomats, ambassadors  Students’ participation in national, regional and international debate programmes, moot court competitions, symposium and residential programmes  Amicable relationship with governmental, non governmental, judicial and international organizations  Internship Programme  Scholarship schemes Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

4 Course Outline of B.A. LL.B. Programme

B.A. LL.B. First Year Course

Full Marks Pass Marks Credit Hours S.N Subjects University Exam Internal Exam University Exam Internal Exam

1 Political Theory Thoughts 80 20 28 7 4 2 Nepalese Economics 80 20 28 7 4 3 History of Nepal 80 20 28 7 4 4 Sociology 80 20 28 7 4 5 Fundamental Management 80 20 28 7 4 6 General Principles of Law 80 20 28 7 4 7 General Concepts of Law 40 10 14 3.5 2 8 Theories of Logic 40 10 14 3.5 2 9 Clinical Work (Practicle Course) 30 20 12 8 2 Total=> 590 160 30

B.A. LL.B. Second Year Course

Full Marks Pass Marks Credit Hours S.N Subjects University Exam Internal Exam University Exam Internal Exam

1 Legal English 80 20 28 7 4 2 Legal Nepali 80 20 28 7 4 3 International Relations and Diplomacy 80 20 28 7 4 4 International Organizatons 80 20 28 7 4 5 Legislative Principles & Law Making Process 80 20 28 7 4 6 Principes of Rules of Procedural Law 80 20 28 7 4 7 Sociology of Law 80 20 28 7 4 8 Criminal Law 80 20 28 7 4 9 Clinical Course (Practice Course) Visit of Jail and Preparation of the Report on Sentencing System and Reforms - 50 - 20 2 Total=> 640 210 34

B.A. LL.B. Third Year Course

Full Marks Pass Marks Credit Hours S.N Subjects University Exam Internal Exam University Exam Internal Exam

1 Internaional Human Rights Law 80 20 28 7 4 2 Principles of Interpretation (Interpretation of Statutes) 40 10 14 3.5 2 3 Law of Evidence 40 10 14 3.5 2 4 Public International Law 80 20 28 7 4 5 Constitutional Law and Constitutionalism 80 20 28 7 4 6 Legal Research 80 20 28 7 4 7 Professional Ethics 80 20 28 7 4 8 ldl;n tof/L bjfgL] Clinical Legal Education: Effective Legal Writing Civil Case 25 25 10 10 2 9 Clinical Work: Advocacy Service to Community (Outreach Program) - 100 - 40 4 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Total=> 505 245 30 5 B.A. LL.B. Fourth Year Course

Full Marks Pass Marks Credit Hours S.N Subjects University Exam Internal Exam University Exam Internal Exam

Compulsory Groups 1 Clinical Education: Community Outreach and Rural Law Advocacy Service 80 20 28 7 4 2 Advance Jurisprudence 80 20 28 7 4 3 Contract Law 80 20 28 7 4 4 Company Law 80 20 28 7 4 5 Administrative Law 80 20 28 7 4 6 ldl;n tof/L - kmfhbf/L} Clinicla Legal Education: Effective Legal Writing Criminal Case 25 25 10 10 4 Elective Groups 7 Criminal Law Group 1) Forensic Science and Medicinal Jurisprudence 80 20 28 7 4 2) Criminology and Penology 80 20 28 7 4 8 Business Law Group 1) Banking and Insurance Law 80 20 28 7 4 2) International Trade Law and Arbitration 80 20 28 7 4 9 Constitutional Law Group 1) Laws on Good Governance 80 20 28 7 4 2) Electoral Law 80 20 28 7 4 10 Environment and Development Law Group 1) Environmental Law 80 20 28 7 4 2) Water & River Law 80 20 28 7 4 Total=> 585 165 32

B.A. LL.B. Fifth Year Course

Full Marks Pass Marks Credit Hours S.N Subjects University Exam Internal Exam University Exam Internal Exam

Compulsory Groups 1 Legal Philosophy 80 20 28 7 4 2 Agrarian Law 80 20 28 7 4 3 Labor Law 40 10 14 3.5 2 4 International Humanitarian Law and Conflict Resolution 40 10 14 3.5 2 5 Conservation Law 80 20 28 7 4 6 Private International Law 40 10 14 3.5 2 7 Pre-Trial Presentation, Trial Advocacy and Appellate Advocacy 25 25 10 10 2 8 Clinical Education Course : Legal Professionalism Development - 50 - 20 2 9 Dissertation+Internship 50+ +50 20+ +20 4 Elective Groups 10 Criminal Law Group 1) Law Against Organized Crime 80 20 28 7 4 2) Fiscal Crime Law 80 20 28 7 4 11 Business Law Group 1) Intellectual Property 80 20 28 7 4 2) Tax Law 80 20 28 7 4 12 Constitutional Law Group 1) Law of Equity Torts & Consumer Protection 80 20 28 7 4 2) Gender and Disadvantaged Groups Law 80 20 28 7 4 13 Environment & Development

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Law Group 1) Energy Law 80 20 28 7 4 6 2) Civil Aviation and Tourism Law 80 20 28 7 4

Total=> 595 255 30 Syllabus of LL.B.

SyllabusSyllabus of ofofB.A. LL.B.LL.B. LL.B.

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123B.A. LL.B. First Year 4 123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

1) Political Theory Thoughts

Objectives: a. Presidential Form of Government Objectives of this course are: b. Parliamentary Form of Government - To expose students in major theories and c. Unitary Government thoughts of political science; d. Federal Government To encourage students in developing - 5. Organs of State comparative discourse on eastern and western philosophy of State, Governance, Law and a. Executive Justice; and b. Legislative - To acquaint students with basic problems of c. Judiciary democracy in Nepal and other countries of d. Theory of Separation of Power and Check South Asia. and Balance: A Comparative Discourse Methodology of Teaching: reflecting on notions of State Organs and - Orientation Lectures for Foundation Separation of Powers Understanding of Contents 6. Democracy - Comparative Understanding: Students shall a. Concepts of Democracy prepare critical comparison of the western b. History of Democracy in the World and eastern system. For that they have to c. Colonial Rule and History of Democracy prepare ‘brief research papers’. in South Asia - Every student must prepare a critical research d. History of Democracy in Nepal paper at least in one of the theme covered by e. Importance of Civil Society in the subject Democracy - Visit of the Parliament and principal parties. 7. Theory of Sovereignty a. Definition of Sovereignty Contents: b. Characteristics of Sovereignty Part A: Political Theories c. John Austin’s Theory of Sovereignty and 1. Introduction to Political Science its Criticism a. Nature of Political Science 8. Political Party b. Definition of Political science a. Concept of Political Party c. Scope of Political Science b. Formation and Function of Political Party d. Relation of Political Science with other c. Political Parties in South Asia: A Critical Social Science and Law Discourse on Success and Failures e. Method and Approaches of the Study of 9. Franchise and Election Political Science a. Theory of Franchise - Concept and 2. The Nature of State Development a. Definition of State b. Types and Methods of Elections b. Elements of State 10. Concept of Good Governance c. Theories on ‘Origin of State’ a. Definition of Governance d. Interrelationship of Law and State b. Interface of Governance, Human Rights e. Concept of State in Oriental Philosophy- and Development Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism c. Devolution of powers 3. Concept of the Welfare State d. Concept of local autonomous governance 4. Types of Government Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

7 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Part B - Political Thoughts 5. David E. Aptee, Introduction to Political 1. General Introduction to Different Political Analysis Thoughts and Their Relation to Law and 6. Easton, David, The Political System, New York, Justice Alfred, London, 1965 2. Plato: Concept of Justice, and Ideal State 7. Garner S.W., Political Science & Govt. World 3. Aristotle: State, Classification of Press, Calcutta Governments and Citizenship and Ethics Part B 4. Cicero: Concept of Law 1. Barker, Greek Political Theory, Cambridge, 5. Machiavelli: Statecraft 1994 6. Contractualists: Thomes Hobbes: 2. C.L. Wayper - Political Thought, Surjeet Concept of Absolute Monarchy Publication, 2007 John Lock: Concept of Liberal Democracy 3. C.M. Joad, Political Thought, R.S. Chaurasia J.J. Rousseau: Concept of Popular Publication, 2003 Sovereignty 4. D.R. Bhandari - History of European Political 7. J.S. Mill: Concept of Liberty Thought, Bappco Publication, 2006 8. Karl Marx : Class Struggle and Views on 5. Francis W. Coker, Recent Political Thought, The State and Law World Press Pvt. Ltd., Reprinted, 1993 9. Manu : Raj Dharma 6. George H. Sabine, History of Political Theory, rd 10. Kautilya : Saptang Theory and State Craft Holt Rinehart Winston, New York, 3 Ed., 1961 11. Kong Fu Tzu: Educated Monarchy and 7. IDEA, Consolidating Democracy in Nepal, 1997 Citizens 8. J.P. Suda: Theory of Political Thought 9. Krishna Pokharel, Biswa Ka Pramukh Rajanaitik Recommended Books Bicharak Part A 10. Raymond G. Gettlee, History of Political Thought, 2nd Revised Ed., Allen & Vrwin 1. A.C. Kapoor, Principles of Political Science 11. UNDP, Women Political Participation and 2. Arnold Bracht, Political Theory Good Governance, 21st century Challenges 3. Bertrand Russell, History of Western 12. William T. Blum, Theories of Political System : Philosophy, Routledge3. Classics of Political Thoughts and Modern 4. Dahal, Ram Kumar, Rajnitik Siddhyant, Ratna Political Analysis, 3rd Ed., Chatham House, 2002 Pustak Bhandar

2) Nepalese Economics

Objectives of this course are: - Visit of the Planning Commission, Ministry - To familiarize students with basic tenets of of Finance and other relevant institutions such different economic systems and planning with as Nepal Rastra Bank special reference to Nepal, and - To familiarize them with various concepts of Contents public finance, public expenditure, public 1. Introduction to Economics revenue and discuss their role in developing a. Definition, Methodology and Scope of countries, and explain the objectives, role and Economics theory of fiscal policy, budgetary policy and b. Forms of Economic analysis - Micro Vs. budget formulation. Macro, Partial Vs. General, Static Vs. - To Provide broad understanding of Dynamic, Positive Vs. Normative, Short relationship between economics and law. Run Vs. Long Run c. Basic Concept and percepts - Economic Methodology of Teaching problems, economic rationality, optimality. - Review of various planning of Nepal. d. Interdependence between Micro and Macro - Orientation Lectures on principles and concepts Economics - Every student must prepare a research work e. Development of Macro Economics - on one of the themes covered by the subject. Classical, Keynesian and Monestarist - Interactions with development and planning f. Various concepts of National Income experts and economists. Teachers must arrange g. Relation between Economics and Law

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) special seminar programs

8 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. h. Factors that influence laws - Economic d. Public Debt: (i) Internal and External development, Social Justice, Poverty, Child Borrowing, (ii) Management of Public Debt Labour etc. e. Fiscal Policy : Objective and Role i. Market Failure and Role of Government f. Government Budgetary: (i) Components of 2. Economic History of Nepal Budget (ii) Budget Formulation, (iii) a. Brief Economic History of Nepal Budgetary Policy (iv) Deficit Financing (v) b. Resource Base of Nepali Economy Concept of Federal Finance c. The Structure of Nepali Economy g. Public Enterprises: (i) Role of Public Enterprises in Developing Countries, (ii) d. Highlights on Contemporary Inflation Price and Out Price Policies of Public Situation Enterprises 3. Economic System 6. New Trends a. Capitalist, Socialist and Mixed Economy - a. Welfare Economics Concept and Definition, Distinctive Features and Merits and Demerits ·- Concept b. Directive Principles of the Constitution of ·- Pareto Optimality Nepal with reference to Distribution of b. Liberalization of the Nepali Economy Resources c. Foreign Aid c. Right to Equality in Sharing Resources and State’s Affirmative Actions for Securing Recommended Books Interest of Women, Children, Aged and 1. A.R. Prest - Public Finance in Underdeveloped other Marginalized Groups in Nepal Countries, Vikas Publishing House, 2003 d. Laws Protecting Economic Interest of 2. Bhatia, H.L. - Public Finance, Vikas Publishing People House, 1999. - Right to Property in Constitution 3. Corter, Robert and Ulen, Thomas - Law and - Right Against Appropriation of Economics, Pearson Education, 2005. Individual Property by State- Land 4. Dwivedi, D.N. - Principles of Economics, Vikas Acquisition Law in force Publishing House, 1999. - Right to Employment with Basic 5. Lekhi, R.K. - The economics of development Minimum Salary- Labor Law in force and planning, Kalyani Publication, 2005. - Right to Social Security- Pension, 6. Mier - Leading issues on Development Economics, Provident Fund, Cooperatives, Oxford University Press, 2000 Insurance Laws in force 7. N.M. Singh - A Comparative Study of Capitalism 4. Economic Development and Planning and Socialism, 1970. a. Growth Characteristics of Developing 8. Sen Amartya - Poverty and Femine, Oxford India Countries with Special Reference to Paper Backs, 1999. SAARC region and China, Concept and 9. Shing, S.K. - Pbulic Finance in Theory and Distinction between Economic Practice, S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2004. Development and Growth 10. Slavin, Stephen L., Economics, M.C. Graw-Hill b. Concept and Definition of Planning - Its Irwin, 2002. Need, Types, Planning in Nepal. (A General Survey on Different Plans Prospects of 11. Stiglitz, Joseph - Making Globalisation Work, Forthcoming Plan) ww.norton & company, 2006. c. Concept, Causes and Policy measures of 12. Todaro, M.P, - Economic Development, Poverty Addition-wasley Reading, 2003. 5. Public Finance: 13. Vaish, M.C. - Macro Economics, Kalyani Publication, 2001 A.D. a. Concept of Public Finance : (i) Classical and Modern Concepts (ii) Role of Public 14. On Nepal: Finance in Developing Countries a. NEFAS : Debt Trap and Its Management in b. Public Expenditure : (i) Principles of Public Nepal, 1998. Expenditure (ii) Causes of Excessive b. NEFAS : Development Challenges for Growth of Public Expenditure Nepal, 2000. c. Public Revenue : (i) Importance and Source c. OXFEM (GB) & NLA : Economic (ii) Principles of Taxation, (iii) Impact, Liberalization in Nepal: Sequence and Incidence and Shifting of Taxation (iii) Process, 2003. Effects of Taxation d. Economic Survey of Nepal, Ministry of finance, Nepal (Current Issue) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 9 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. e. Madan Kumar, Dahal (Editor) - Nepalese f. Acharya, Keshav Prasad, A Brief Review economy: Towards Building a strong of Foreign Aid in Nepal, Action Aid Nepal, Economic Nation State, Central Department 2002. of Economics, TU and New Hira Books Enterprises, 2004.

3) History of Nepal

Objectives: b. Contribution of Ram Shaha to the Objectives of this course are : Development of Legal and Judicial System - To familiarize students with general history in Nepal of ancient, medieval and modern Nepal, c. Prithvinaryan Shah and Unification of Nepal: - To acquaint them with the basic knowledge Contribution in Development of Legal and of growth of the Nepalese political, social, Justice System in Nepal and economic life, and d. Divaya Upadesa of Prithvinarayan Shah - To help them investigate the law and legal e. Sources of Law in Shah Period history of Nepal. f. Legal and Judicial Administration of Shah Kings Methodology of Teaching 7. Rana Regime - Lectures for foundation understanding of a. Rise, Consolidation and Fall of Rana Regime various historical facts and issues b. Muluki Ain 1910 B.S (Introduction, - Visits of relevant sites and interactions with Importance, Features and Implications) historians c. Treaty with British Colonial Rule in India - Students shall prepare comparative research d. Bir Sumsher’s Sanad to Gurkha papers with history of other legal systems, Recruitment in the British Colonial Army - Seminars with lawyers and historians and 1947 Tripartite Treaty e. Nepal Governance Act 2004 B.S. and Its Importance Contents: f. Judicial System During Rana Regime 1. Introduction 8. Democracy Movement of 2007 and Its a. Influence of Geography on the History of Impact in Legal System Nepal 9. Fundamental Characteristics and Importance of 2. Early History of Nepal Nepal Interim Governance Act 2007, Pradhan a. Early Settlements Nyayalaya Ain (Apex Court Act), 2008, Citizens’ b. Early Dynasties : Gopal, Mahispal and Kirat Right Act, 2012, and the Constitution of Nepal c. Situation of Law and Legal System in Kirat 2015 Period 10. Panchayat Regime, and Its Legal System: State 3. The Lichhavi Period (1st Century to 8th Cases Act, 2017, Evidence Act, 2031 and Efforts Century A.D.) to Draft Criminal Procedure and Penal Codes. a. Origin and Foundation of Lichhavi Kingdom 11. Popular Democracy Movement of 2046 B.S., b. Social, Economic and Political System and Interim Constitution 2063. c. Legal and Judicial Systems 12. Civil Strife and Impacts in Lives of People, 4. Malla Period including 12 Points Agreement a. Origin of Malla Dynasty 13. 2006 (2063) Popular Rise of People and Restoration of House of Representatives b. Malla King and Socio-political and Economic Systems 14. Historic Declaration of the House of Representatives c. Contribution of Mallas in Legal System of Nepal 15. Comprehensive Peace Accord and Interim Constitution of Nepal: Main Features and · Codification - Manab Nayasastra Importance · Judicial Administration established by 16. Election of Constituent Assembly and Manab Nyaysastra2 Constitution Making 5. Principalities 17. Declaration of Nepal as a Republic a. Legal Contribution of Principalities 6. Shah Period Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) a. Emergence of the Shah Dynasty 10 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Recommended Books 15. Tulsi Ram Vaidya : An advanced history of 1. Adrain Server: Aspects of Modern Nepalese Nepal Anmol Publication Delhi, 1994 History, Vikash Pub., Helhi, 1996 16. ;wfgfy' kGt M gkfnsf] ] sfggL' Joj:yf / khftGqsf| ] ljsf;sf] 2. Bishal Khanel, An Overview of Administration bk{0fM h'l/i6 P08 sDkgL k|f=ln=, sf7df8f}+ of Justice System of Nepal, Kathmandu (in Nepali) -@)^#_ 3. Bishal Khanel, Regeneration of Legal System of 17. k|sfz j:tL M sfg'g;DaGwL s]xL P]ltxfl;s Nepal, Kathmandu, Bhrikuti Publication, clen]vx¿ M sfg'g Joj;foL Snj, sf7df8f}+, -@)^#_ Kathmandu, 2000. 18. k|sfz j:tL M xfd|f] sfg'gL Oltxf;sf s]xL emfFlsx¿, k}/jL 4. CeLRRd, Analysis and Reform of the Criminal a's xfp;, sf7df8f}+, @)^# Justice System in Nepal, Kathmandu, 1999 19. 8f= hubLzrGb| /]UdL M g]kfnsf] j}wflgs k/Dk/f M tGg]/L 5. D.R. Regmi : Medieval Nepal Vols. I and II k|sfzg, sf7df8f}+, t];|f] Pl8;g, @)^) 6. Daniel Wright: History of Nepal 20. 8f= gf/fo0fk;fb| ;u+ f| nfM} cfwlgs' gkfnsf] ] Oltxf;M ljBfyL{ 7. Dr. Yubaraj Sangroula: Criminal Justice System k':ts e08f/M sf7df8f}+, rf}yf] Pl8;g, @)^$ of Nepal, 2011 21. 1fgd0fL g]kfnM g]kfnsf] dfWolds sfnsf] Oltxf; dsfn' 8. Hamilton Francis : An account of the kingdom a'S; P08 :6]zg;{, sf7df8f}+, @)^@ of Nepal, Asian Education Service, Delhi, 1986. 22. Nyayabikashini, UNDP, Gofodf kx'Fr clej[l4 9. Jagadish Chandra Regmi : Prachin Nepal Ko Rajnaitik Itiha, Royal Nepal Academy kl/of]hgfsf] cfly{s ;xof]udf sfg'g Joj;foL Snj, sf7df8f}+, @)^% 10. Krishna Kant Adhikari : Nepal Under Jung Bahadur. Vol. 1846-1877 Buku Publication, 23. tn;L/fd' jB} / lq/Tg dfgGw/M cfwlgs' gkfnsf] ] kzf;lgs| Kathmandu, 1984 Oltxf; M g]kfn / PlzofnL cg';Gwfg s]Gb|, k'Nrf]s, @)%# 11. Report on Workshop on Criminal Justice System, 24. g]kfnsf] ;+lIfKt j[QfGtM afa'/fd cfrfo{, sf7df8f}+, @)^# June 1998. ILRR. 25. afa'/fd cfrfo{M rLg ltJjt / g]kfnM sf7df8f}+, @)%( 12. Risikesh Shah : Ancient Medieval and Nepal 26. afa/fd' cfrfo { / ofuL] g/x/Lgfy dxf/fhflw/fh kYjLgf/fo0f[ Vol. I and II Manohar Publishers, 1997 zfxsf] lbJo pkb]z @)^!, sf7df8f}+ 13. Risikesh Shah : Modern Nepal 2 Vols. Manohar 27. l;Nef n]dL, g]kfn lxGb' clw/fHosf] Oltxf; -klxnf] v08_, Publishers (1990) lxdfn lstfj, nlntk/,' gkfn,] @))% 14. See, Articles by Rewati Raman Khanal, Subash Nembang, Gejendra Keshari Bastola in Various 28. l;Nef bf;] f| ] v08, @))& Issues of Nayadoot Kanoon and Nepal Law Review.

4) Sociology Objectives b. The evolution of Sociology: Contribution of - To acquaint students with the key elements of August Comte, Emile Durkheim and Herbert society Spencer). Development of sociological theories. - To impart knowledge on the internal mechanism c. Sub-divisions: Political sociology, Economic of society. Sociology, Industrial Sociology, Rural Sociology, - To provide some insights into sociological theories Urban Sociology, Sociology of law. upto recent trends d. Sociology and other social sciences: Relation - To introduce sociology of Nepal and sociology as of Sociology with political science, Economics, interdisciplinary discipline for foundation of law social psychology, Anthropology and History. and its implication for legal research and e. Man, law and society. development. 2. Basic Sociological Concepts: Methodology of Teaching a. Social & Cultural processes: - Lectures for foundation understanding of various - Cooperation: meaning, definition, role and facts and issues characters. - Students shall prepare comparative research - Conflict: meaning, definition, causes, role. papers - Competition: meaning, definition, value and Seminars characters. Contents - Acculturation: meaning, definition, 1. Introduction: characters. - Assimilation: meaning, definition, characters. a. Sociology: Meaning, nature and scope. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

11 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. - Socialization: meaning, process and theories c. Nepalization ( C.H. Cooley, GH Mead) d. Westernization b. Elements of Social structures: e. Modernization - Society: meaning, definition and f. Urbanization characteristics 6. Sociological Theories: - Culture: meaning, definition, types and a. Emile Durkheim & B. Malinowski (structural characteristics functional theory) - Social institution: meaning, definition and b. Max Weber & Talcott Parson: (social action characteristics, theory) - Social status and role: c. Ralph Dahrendorf & Karl Marx: conflict " Meaning, definition, types of status theory " Meaning, definition, characteristics of d. Alfred Schutz : Phenomenology role. e. George Homans: Social Exchange Theory - Social Norms and Values: f. Erving Goffman: Symbolic interactionism " Meaning, nature and characters of g. Claude Levi-Strauss, Michael Foucault : Norms and values. Structuralism & Post Structuralism/ post " Types of social norms modernism (Folkways, Mores, Customs- 7. Sociology of Nepal: meaning, definition, characteristics) a. Structure of Nepalese society: Demographic - Social structure & function: meaning, structure (Age, sex, religion, language, caste, definition of social structure ethnic diversity) (Views of Nadel, Radcliffe Brown and b. Issues of national integration: emerging Talcott Parson) problem and prospects in Nepalese society - Meaning, definition and types of social c. Path to multiculturalism and pluralism: state- function. restructuring & federal issues in New Nepal 3. Individual and Society: d. Local indigenous social institutions: Guthi, a. Relationship between Individual and Parma, Dhikuri, Rodhighar, Deuki, Society e. Agrarian structure: recent trends in land tenure b. (Social Contract Theory and Organismic Theory) system, land reform program 1964 & afterwards. c. Indispensability of society for individual and Vice Versa Recommened Books: d. (The feral cases, the growth of self, importance 1. Jena DN & Mohapatra,UK, ‘Social Change: of social heritage) Themes and Perspectives’ , Kalyani Publishers, e. Human & Animal Societies: Need of society Ludhiana, 2002 for animals, differences between Human and 2. MacIver RM & Page Charles H., Society: An Animal societies (Biological and Socio-cultural Introductory Analysis: Macmillion India ltd, New differences) Delhi 2001. f. Social Control: Meaning, definition, nature, 3. Mahajan, Gurpreet ‘The Multicultural Path: Issues purpose, mechanism. of Diversity and Discrimination in Democracy’, g. Social order: Meaning, definition, Nature and Sage Publication India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2002 Problem. 4. Regmi, RishiKeshav, ‘The essentials of Sociology’, h. Social Deviance and Conformity: meaning, Buddha Academic Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Causes, types & social significance. Ltd.., Kathmandu, 2002 4. Social Stratification: Caste, Class, 5. Schaefer, Richard T & Lamm Robert P., ‘Sociology’, Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Ethnicity and Gender. Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999 a. Meaning, characteristics and origin of 6. Slattery Martin, ‘Key Ideas in Sociology’, Nelson stratification Thornes Ltd, Cheltenham, 2003 b. Caste & Ethnic based inequality: 7. Verghese KE,’General Sociology’, Macmillan c. Class based inequality India Limited, New Delhi 1992 d. Gender based inequality 8. Vidyabhusan and DR Sachadeva, ‘An Introduction 5. Historical evolution of Nepali Nationhood to Sociology’, Kitav Mahal: New Delhi, 1983 (since the birth of Nepali Nation-state) a. Hinduism b. Sanskritization Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

12 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

5) Fundamental Management

Objectives - Sources of Authority and difference Objectives of this course are: between Power and Authority - To provide fundamental knowledge to students - Types of Authority on different functional areas of management. - Delegation of Authority (Meaning, - To enable them to apply acquired knowledge in guidelines, advantages, reluctance to practice. Delegate and Delegation Problems) - Centralization and Decentralization: Contents Meaning and Advantages and Disadvantages. 1. An Introduction to Management - Delegation and Decentralization a. Concept of Management : Meaning and Definitions, Objectives and Importance, 4. Managing Human Resource in Organization b. Nature of Management : Management as Science, Art and Profession, a. Concept of Human Resource Management c. Management and Administration . b. Importance and Functions of HRM d. Principles of Management c. Components of H R M: Acquisition, Development, Motivation and Maintenance - 14 Principles of Henri Fayol d. Human Resource Planning - Principles of Scientific Management (Taylor's Principle) e. The Legal Environment of Human Resource Management : An overview of e. Functions of Management Laws Relating to Compensation and f. Level of Management and Managerial Skills Benefits; Health and Safety; Labour - Conceptual Skill Relation; and Employment Opportunities - Human Relation Skill with Special Reference to Nepal) - Technical Skill f. Concept of Training and Management g. Managers/ Executives and their Role in an Development Organization 5. Motivation 2. Planning a. Meaning, Nature, and Motivation Process a. Concept of Planning b. Theories of Motivation: Maslow’s Need b. Nature of Planning Hierarchy Theory, Herzberg’s Two Factors c. Importance of Planning Theory d. Types of Plan on the basis of Use ( Standing c. Techniques of Employee Motivation and Single- use plan) 6. Leadership e. Steps in Planning a. Concept of Leadership f. Implementation of Plans b. Functions of Leadership (what a leader g. Problems and Limitations of Planning does?) 3. Organization and Organizing c. Leadership Styles a. Meaning, definitions, and characteristics of d. Difference between Leader and Manager Organization and Organizing e. Effective Leadership and Forces b. Organizational goals and its nature Determining Effective Leadership c. Goal formation process f. Leadership and Managerial Effectiveness d. Principles of Organizing 7. Communication e. Forms of Organization Structure: (Line, a. Concepts of Communication Line and Staff, Functional and Matrix b. Process of Communication Structure, their Comparative Strength and c. Importance of Effective of Communication Weaknesses) d. Principles of Effective Communication f. Span of Control : Meaning and importance, e. Barriers to Effective Communication and Factors governing Span of Control Overcoming Barriers g. Informal Organization 8. Directing h. Departmentalization: Meaning and Basis of a. Concept of Directing Departmentalization b. Elements of Directing: Leadership, i. Authority and Responsibility; Motivation and Communication Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

13 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. c. Human Relation Problems in Directing Recommended Books: 9. Coordination 1. Afful, Ken, ‘ Effective Management in the South’, a. Concept of Coordination (coordination as 1st ed. (Ekta Books, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2002) an essence of management) 2. Agrawal, Govind Ram, ‘Principles of b. Need of Coordination Management in Nepal, ( M.K. Publisher and c. Coordination and Cooperation Distributors, Bhotahiti, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2006) d. Approaches to Effective Coordination 3. Bateman, Thomas S., and Snell, Scott A., ‘Management: Competing in the New Era, 5th ed., e. Elements of Coordination ( McGraw-Hill, New York, 2002) 10. Controlling 4. Burton, Gener and Thakur, Manab, ‘ Management a. Concept of Controlling Today’, (Tata McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd., New Delhi, b. Characteristics of Control 2005). c. The control Process 5. Griffin, Ricky W., ‘Fundamentals of d. Types of Control Management’, 1st Indian ed., ( All India Publisher e. Requirements of Effective Control and Distributors, Chennai, India, 2000) 11. Decision Making 6. Hitt, Michael A. and Others, ‘ Management’, a. Meaning, Nature and the Importance of (Published by Pearson Education and Dorling Decision Making Kindersley (India) Ltd. New Delhi, 2006) b. Rational Process of Decision Making 7. Ivancevich, John M. and Others, ‘Management’ : Principles and Functions, 4th ed., (A.I.T.B.S. c. Types of Decisions Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, 2005) d. Improving Decision Making 8. Jones, Gareth R. and George, Jennifer M., 12. Emerging Concepts ‘Essentials of Contemporary Management’, a. Participatory Management (McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004) - Meaning and Techniques of Participation 9. Koontz, Harold and Weihrich, Heinz, ‘Essentials - Benefit of Participation of Management’ (Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, b. Corporate social Responsibility 1999) - Meaning and areas of social 10. Kusum, Govinda Prasad (Dr.), Stha, Durgesh responsibilities Kumar, ‘Principles of Management in Nepal’, - Argument for and against Social (Nepali Version), ( Dhaulagiri Books and Responsibility Stationers, Kathmandu, Nepal). 2063 B.S. - Evaluation of pros and cons of Social 11. Rao, V.S.P., and Narayan P.S., ‘Principles and Responsibility Practice of Management, (Konark Publisher Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999) c. Time Management 12.Robbin, Stephen P., and Mary Coulter, - Meaning ‘Management’, 8th ed. (Published by Dorling - Prerequisites of Time Management Kindersley (India) Ltd. New Delhi, 2006) - Techniques of Effective Time 13. Robbin, Stephen P., Decenzo, David A., ‘ Management Fundamentals of Management, essential concept d. Organizational Conflict and application, 5th ed. ( Published by Dorling - Meaning and Approaches to Conflicts. Kindersley (India) Ltd., Delhi, 2006) - Level of Conflicts and their Causes. 14. Stoner, James A. F. and others, ‘ Management ‘, - Effective Conflict Management. 6th ed. (Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1999)

6) General Principles of Law

Objectives: Contents Objectives of this course are : 1. Meaning and Definition of Law - To provide basic knowledge to students of a. Meaning of Law in Broader Sense theories of law and their development, and b. Meaning of Law in Generic Sense - To prepare students for study of legal science in c. Fundamental Characteristics of Legal Rules upper classes. d. Distinctions between Legal Rules and other Types of Rules (e.g. Rules of Morality) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

14 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 2. Types of Law i) Analytical school a. Classification of Law - Basic Tenets and Foundations - Substantive and Procedural Law - Strengths and Weaknesses - Civil and Criminal Law - Contribution - Public and Private Law - Significance of this School in - Common and Statutory Law Nepal - Legislation, Case Law and Customary ii) Historical School Law - Basic Tenets and Foundations 3. Importance of Law - Strengths and Weaknesses a. Law as an Instrument of Regulating Human - Contribution Behavior - Significance of this School in b. Law as a Guide for Settlement of Disputes Nepal c. Law as a Means of Change in the Society iii) Sociological School d. Law as a Safeguard for Protecting Interest - Basic Tenets and Foundations of Weaker Section in the Society - Strengths and Weaknesses e. Law as an Instrument Promoting Socio- - Contribution economic Justice in the Society - Significance of this School in f. Law as a Means of framing Systematic Nepal Structure of Society- Means of Social iv) Realist school Engineering - Basic Tenets and Foundations 4. Sources of Law - Strengths and Weaknesses a. Custom - Contribution b. Precedent - Significance of this School in c. Legislation Nepal 5. Law Making Process v) Economic School a. Ancient Law Making Process - Basic Tenets and Foundations - Fundamental Features of Ancient Laws - Strengths and Weaknesses (Henry Maine’s Concept) - Contribution - Role of Social Factors in Law Making - Significance of this School in Process (Savigny’s Concept) Nepal - Ancient Law Making Process in Nepal 7. Relation of Jurisprudence with other Areas ( Codification of Manab Naya Shastra of Knowledge: Political Science, Sociology; and Muluki Ain, 1910 B.S. and Law Economy; Psychology; etc. Making by Isthihar, Sabal, Khadga Nisana and Sanads) 8. Interrelation between Law and Society b. Modern Law Making Process 9. Legal Psychology and Trends of Compliance and Enforcement of Law in - Factors Promoting Legislative Law Nepal Making Process in Nepal - Role of Judiciary in Law Making in Nepal Recommended Books 6. Legal Theories 1. Yubaraj Sangroula, Kanoon Sastra Ra Kanoon a. Natural Law of School Ka Sidhanta, Pairabi Prakashan - Classical Natural Law 2. Ranjit Bhakta Pradhanang and Kishor Silwal, - Medieval Natural Law Bidhisastra, Ratnapustak Bhandar. - Modern Natural Law 3. Nomita Agrawal, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory - Contribution of Natural Law School 4. S.P.Dwivedi, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, - Application of Natural Law Theories in Central Law Agency Nepal 5. Prof. S.N. Dhyani, Jurisprudence and Indian b. Positivism Legal Theory, CLA - Causes of Emergence of Positivism 6. Dias, Jurisprudence. - Features of Positivism 7. B.N.M. Thripathi, Jurisprudence - Contribution of Positivism in Development of Legal Science - Types of Positivism Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

15 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

7) General Concepts of Law

Objectives: e. Modes of Property Transfer in Nepal Objectives of this course are: 6. Marriage and Adoption ·- To impart knowledge of basic ideas on various a. Definition concepts of law, which have been in daily concern b. Conditions of Legal Marriage in Nepal of people; c. Void and Voidable Marriage in Nepal ·- To help students understand theoretical d. Termination of Marriage knowledge of legal concepts; and Modes and Consequences of Termination · To help them develop conceptual background of of Marriage. laws relating to family, property, contract etc. e. Adoption (Concept, Critirea and Processes) 7. Guthi and Trust Contents: a. Meaning and Definition 1. Rights and Duties b. Concept of Guthi in Nepal a. Definition of Right and Duty 8. Concept of Obligation (Meaning and Types) b. Types of Rights and Duties 9. Contract c. Relation between Right and Duty a. Definition d. Elements of Rights b. Criteria of Valid Contract e. Theories of Rights: Will Theory and Interest c. Termination of Contract Theory d. Remedies in Violation of Contract 2. Personality 10. Guthi and Trust a. Definition of Person a. Meaning and Definition b. Kinds of Person – Natural and Legal Person b. Status of Guthi and Trust c. Personality of Fetus, Dead Body, Animal and Idol c. Guthi as a Special Concept in Nepal d. Theories of Corporate Personality- Fiction 10. Crime Theory, Concession Theory, Bracket Theory a. Definition and Realist Theory b. Classification of Crimes 3. Possession 11. Justice a. Definition and Essential Elements of a. Definition Possession b. Types of Justice b. Kinds of Possession c. Principles of Justice (Just, Fair and c. Acquisition and Termination of Possession Reasonable) d. Encumbrance, Res-nullius thing and Illegal 12. Administration of Justice Possession a. Civil and Criminal Justice- concept of public e. Forms of Rights Available Under Possession and private prosecution ( Sarkarbadi 4. Ownership Fauzdari and Duniabadi Fauzdari) a. Definition and Elements of Ownership b. Theories of Punishment b. Kinds of Ownership c. Juvenile Justice c. Acquisition and Termination of Ownership 13. Alternative Dispute Resolution d. Forms of Rights Available Under a. Definition Ownership b. Kinds - Negotiation, Mediation, 5. Property Arbitration, Conciliation a. Definition c. Importance b. Kinds of Property c. Acquisition and Transfer of Property Recommended Books d. Property Law in Nepal 1. Anson's Contract Law, 28th edition, 2002 " Partition (aungsabanda) 2. Avtar Singh, Contract Law, 8th edition, " Inheritance (aputali) reprinted 2004 " Women’s Exclusive Property 3. CeLRRd, Baseline Survey on Juvenile (Shtridhan) Justice System of Nepal, 2010. 4. Children Act 2048 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

16 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 5. Contract Act of Nepal, 2056 BS g. Shriangshadhan Ko Mahal 6. Criminal Jurisprudence, Prof. Incharge 14. Guthi Sansthan Act 2033 Madhav Pd. Acharya and Asst. Prof. Ganesh 15. Holland on Jurisprudence, 13th edition, Bhattarai, 2009 Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. 7. Dispute Resolution in Nepal (CVICT report, Reprint 2004 2007) 16. Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 (2007) 8. Dr. S.R. Myneni, Jurisprudence (Legal 17. Juvenile Justice Procedure Act 2063 nd Theory) 2 ed, reprint 2007. 18. Marriage Registration Act. 2028 9. Dr. Yubaraj Sagroula, Jurisprudence: The 19. Muluki Ain (Country code) Philosophy of Law, 2010; Kathmandu 20. Narendra Pd. Pathak, Najir Sangraha School of Law 21. R.W.M. Dias, Jurisprudence, 5th ed, Aditya 10. dWo:ytf P]g @)%% Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 11. Evidence Act 2031 22. Salmond on Jurisprudence, PJF itzeferald, 12. G.W. Paton, A text book on Jurisprudence, 12th edition, Universal Law Publishing Co. 4th edition, 2005 Pvt. Ltd. Reprint 2004 13. Ghar Banauneko Mahal (Chapter on 23. State Cases Act, 1993. Muluku Ain) 24. Sudeep Gautam and Ashish Adhikari, a. Ansabanda Ko Mahal Business Law, 2006 b. Aputali Ko Mahal 25. W. Friedman, Legal Theory, 3rd edition, c. Bibahabari Ko Mahal Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. 3rd d. Chaupaya Ko Mahal Indias Reprint 2003 e. Jyan Sambandhi Ko Mahal 26. Yubaraj Sangroula, Kanoon Sastra Ra f. Logne Swasne Ko Mahal Kanoon Ka Sidhanta, Kathmandu School of Law, 2009 8) Theories of Logic

Objectives 5. Syllogism in Hindu Philosophy ( the This course expects to address the following nayay darsan) objectives: 6. Types of Logic - To acquaint students with the basic system of 7. What is Fallacy? logic in order to help them in finding truth; and 8. Logic and Fallacy - To strengthen students’ cognitive/analytical 9. Perception and Theories capacity. 10. Empiricism and truth 11. Definition of truth Methodology of Teaching 12. Definition of belief - Lectures for foundation understanding of the 13. Introduction to Seven Systems of Hindu science of logic Philosophy - Interactions and discussions 14. Introduction to Buddhism Logic and Contents truth 1. Definition of ‘Logic’. 15. Introduction to Islamic System of Logic a. Relation beth logic and Land 16. Science & Common Sense b. Language in the Land a. The values of science c. Function of Legal Language b. Evaluating sceintific explanation d. Logic as Right Reasoning - Relevance 2. Difference between Scientific - Testability knowledge and common sense - Computability with previously well- a. Characteristics of scientific knowledge established hypothesis b. Characteristics of common sense - Predictive knowledge - Simplicity 3. Methods of Logic a. Deductive Method Recommended Materials: b. Inductive Method 1. Bertrand Russell, Histoon of western

4. Syllogism in western logic pholosophy, special indian edition, 2010. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

17 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 2. Black's Law Dictionary International Institute of Yoga science and 3. Introduction Books on Hindu, Buddhist and Pholosophy. (www.himalayaninstitute.org) Islamic Philosophies. 5. Wikipedia (Online Encyclopedia) 4. Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Seven systems of Indian Pholosophy, 1983, The Himalayan

9) Clinical Works (Practical Course)

Evaluation is done on the basis of performance 2. Clinical Legal Education, NR. Madhava Menon, and participation of students Easten Book Company- p.33, 41, 99, 204. 3. KSL sf] Community df ul/Psf] Research Report. Clinical Works 4. Learning Lawyer's Skills, N Gold k Mackie and V. 1. Engagement in Study of the case files and Twining Bulterwoths. observation visit of the trial and appellate 5. Legal Ethics, Dr. Kailash Rai, Central Law level courts. Publication, P. 49-73 2. Observation of ‘client dealing’ skills of 6. Moot Court Px-Trail preparation and participation lawyers in Trial Proceedings, Central Law Agency. 3. Visit of ‘areas inhabited by poor and 7. Moot Court, Pre-trail preparation and disadvantageous communities’ and participation and participation in Trial Proceedings preparing a report on situation of access to and Viva-voce justice. 8. Paper cutting available at KSL Libary Includes 4. Engagement in conducting research activities a. Legal Issues : Community Lawyering, for poor, to find out situation of the enforceability disadvantage etc. and impact of laws and preparation of work b. State's inasiuty to provide legal aid. report. c. Delay in court proceedings etc. 5. Conducting street law programs to educate 9. Paralegal Training Manual, Publication CeLRRd, people about compliance of such laws as 2010 ‘traffic regulations’ preserving ambience of public places; and helping needy people in 10. Professional Responsibility Standards, Rules & n getting services from concerned Statutes 1995-96 ed departments. 11. The Lawyering Process, Tary Bellow, Be Moulton 6. Reading newspapers to ‘identify issues of 12. lhNnf cbfnt lgodfjnL @)%@ legal relevance’ and preparing reports. 13. k'g/fj]bg cbfnt lgodfjnL @)$* 14. ;jf]{Rr cbfnt lgodfjnL @)$( Recommended Books 15. ;/sf/L jlsn lbUbz{g, )^# (Prosecutor's Manual, 1. Civil Procedure code- Justice Naimuddin Ahamed, 063 Bs.) Member law commission, Published by Bangladesh Institute A law an International Affairs.

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234B.A. LL.B. Second Year

1) Legal English

Course Introduction - To acquaint the students with the basic usage This course has mainly two components to expose aspects of Contemporary English, students to Contemporary English usage, and Standard - To expose the students to Advanced English used in the field of law, including legal Contemporary Legal English written by the documents and some other subjects allied to law, native speakers, namely politics, history and sociology. - To enable the students to use Legal English efficiently in the legal field, Objectives: The course is divided into the following Units. The Objectives of this course are: Each unit requires intensive teaching-learning. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

18 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Guidelines for Teaching c. The Court System While teaching this course, the teacher; d. Criminal Justice and Criminal Proceedings a. Should familiarize the students with the e. Civil Procedure subject-matter of each text and idea it contains. f. Tribunals b. Should acquaint the students with the register, 3. Legal Professionals idioms and usage in all texts mentioned above. a. Solicitors c. Should convince the students that the place b. Barristers and context of words can convey special c. Working Lives meaning. d. Judges d. Should encourage the students to take part in the discussion in the given text, and e. A Law form's Structure and Practice e. Should persuade the students to use their 4. Legal Professionals in Practice critical minds and creativity concerning the a. Client care Procedures given text. b. Money Laundering Procedures c. Client Correspondence Marks Allocated d. Explanations and Clarification 1. Plain language for Lawyers: 20 e. Legalese 2. Professional English in Use: 25 5. Law in Practice 3. Grammar: 20 a. Business Organization 4. Vocabulary: 5 b. Formation of Company 5. Half the Man, Twice the Lawyer 20 c. Raising Capital by Share Sale 6. Comprehension (Passage should be d. Debt Financing: Secured Lending lifted from the Unseen) 5 e. Company Directors and Company 7. Translation: * 5 Secretaries f. Insolvency and Winding up *Note: Foreign Students will be provided with g. Alternative Dispute Resolution the passage concerning law/ a question on h. Corporation Tax human rights/constitutional theory or i. Mergers and Acquisitions international law. 6. Liability and Contract a. Tort : Personal Injury Claim Questions Types b. Tort : Clinical Negligence 1. Long-answer questions (One critical question c. Forming a Contract 1 is compulsory): (3x10) = 30 d. Forming a Contract 2 2. Short-answer questions : (5x3) = 15 e. Structure of a Commercial Contract 3. Grammar : (5x4) = 20 f. Express and Implied Terms 4. Word-meanings and/or usage: (1x5) = 5 g. Exclusion, Imitation and Standard Clauses 5. Translation (Advanced Nepali h. Privity of Contract, Discharge of Passage, From Nepali to English) (1x5) = 5 Contract, and Remedies for breach of 6. Comprehension (Passage) (1x5) = 5 contract. i. Commercial Leases 1. Language of the Law 7. Intellectual Property a. The Nature of Legal Language a. Copy Right and Patent b. The Function of Legal Language b. Trade Marks, Domain Names, and c. The Features of Written Legal Language Remedies for IP Infringement d. Types of Legal Language 8. Information Technology Law &. e. What to look for in the Language of the Environmental Law Law a. Information Technology Law and Cyber f. Modern Constitution crime 2. The Legal Systems b. Environmental Law a. Legal Systems 9. Language Usage b. Sources of Law a. What is Plain Language? (i) Legislation, b. Plain Language around the World

(ii) Common Law c. Structure Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 19 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. d. Words 3. English Legal Terminology, Legal Concepts in e. A plain Language Vocabulary Language, First Indian Print 2009 10. Foreign Words Used in Legal Field, and 4. Geoffrey Leech, Jan Svartvik. A Documents Communicative Grammar of English, 3rd a. Latin Words and Phrases edition b. Synonyms and Antonyms 5. George Yule, Oxford Gpactice Grammar, Oxford University Press, 2010, 2011. c. Words often Confused with 6. George Yule. Oxford Practice Grammar, 11. Half the Man, Twice the Lawyer (= Internsive Oxford University Press Study) 7. Gillian D. Brown, Sally Rice. Professional 12. Grammar 1 English in Use (Law), Cambridge University a. Varieties of English Press b. Grammar in Spoken and Written English 8. John Eastwood. Oxford Learner's Grammar, c. Intonation Oxford University Press d. Phonetic Symbols and Transcriptions 9. John Grisham. Half the Man, Twice the e. Geographical and National Varieties Man, Gopsons, India, 2010 f. Levels of Uses: Formal and Informal 10. Judy Pearsall. The New Oxford Dictionary, English Oxford University Press. Grammar 2 11. Michele M Asprey. Plain Language for a. Section A: Concepts Lawyers, 3rd edition b. Section B: Information, Reality and Belief 12. Osborn's Concise Law Dictionary, Edited c. Section C: Mood, Emotion and Attitudes by Sheila Bone d. Section D: Meanings in Connected 13. Sara Thorne. Mastering Advanced English, Discourse Macmillan 14. Sideny Greenbaum Randolph Quirk. A Student's Grammer of the English Recomended Books 15. Sita Ram Adhikari. Learner's Authentic 1. Black's Law Dictionary English Grammar, Utsav Books Prakashan 2. Daniel Jones. Cambridge English 16. The Language Of Law (CDC) Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge University Press

2) Legal Nepali

cª\s ljefhg @= -s_ ;;f/sf+ efiffx¿sf ] kfl/jfl/s juLs/0fsf{ ] cfwf/ tyf ef/fk] nL,] kf7\\\\\of+++++z zLif{{{{{s cª\\\\\s b|lj8, cfUg]nL tyf ef]6ad]{nL eflifs kl/jf/sf] kl/ro . efiff kl/ro !) -v_ g]kfndf af]lng] efiffx¿sf] ;+lIfKt kl/ro . sfg'gL g]kfnL efiff kl/ro !) #= g]kfnL efiffsf] pTklQ / ljsf; . sfggL' gkfnL] efiffsf ] kof| u;DaGwL] ljzif] Jofjxfl/s cEof; !$ $= g]kfnL efiffsf If]qLo eflifsfx¿sf] kl/ro . sfggL' lnvtsf ] ;:yfut+ 1fg / Jofjxfl/s kof| usf] ] cEof; * %= g]kfnL efiffsf] jt{dfg l:ylt . sfg'gL /rgf / cleJolQm lzNk ;DaGwL cEof; * ^= efiffsf e]bx¿sf] ;ª\lIfKt kl/ro sfg'gL uBsf] af]w tyf cleJolQm !) -s_ k|of]hgk/s efiff ;flxlTos e]bsf] af]w tyf cf:jfbg @) -v_ n]Vo / sYo efiff hDdf *) -u_ efiff / ;fdflhs eflifsf

p2]Zox¿ PsfO v M sfg'gL g]kfnL efiffsf] kl/ro o; kf7\oqmdsf lgDg p2]Zox¿ /x]sf 5g\ M– kf7\o ljifoj:t'  g]kfndf k|rlnt sfg'gL efiff ljsf;sf] t'ngfTds cWoog k|lt != sfg'gL g]kfnL efiffsf] ;fdfGo kl/ro . ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ cfslif{t ug]{ ;+/rgfTds 1fg, tyf -s_ ;fdfGo g]kfnL / sfg'gL g]kfnL .  sfggL' efiffsf ] afw] / cleJolQmsf ] dfWodaf6 ljBfyLx¿sf{ ] eflifs -v_ sfg'gL g]kfnL / ;flxlTos, /fhg}lts, z}lIfs, j}1flgs tyf Ifdtfsf] clea[l4 ug]{ kfljlws| Ifqdf] ko| Qm' gkfnL] efiffsf ebx¿sf] ljziftfx¿sf] ] kl/ro . PsfO s M efiff kl/ro @= sfg'gL g]kfnL efiffsf] ljsf; k|lqmof . kf7\o ljifoj:t' -s_ hol:ylt dNn / /fd zfxsf] lylt aGb]h tyf k[YjLgf/fo0f zfxsf] lbJof]kb]zdf k|o'Qm sfg'gL eflifs :j?k .

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) != efiff / o;sf ljz]iftfx¿sf] ;fdfGo kl/ro

20 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. -v_ lj=;+= !(!) sf] d'n'sL P]gsf] sfg'gL efiff . ;+ljwfg, ;'kl/j]If0f, ;a'bd'vL, ;dfx\jfg, ;+o'Qm Ohnf;, -u_ @)@) kl5sf] d'n'sL P]gdf k|o'Qm sfg'gL efiff, jt{dfgsf] :qLwg, ;DaGwljR5b,] :jLsf/flQm,] ;flatL, xsjfnf, xflh/ sfg'gL efiffsf r'gf}tLx¿ . hdfgL, x'lnof, lx/f;t, lxgfldgf, xfnjfnf, xbDofb, #= sfggL' gkfnLsf] zAbut, jfSout tyf cleJolQmut ljziftfx¿] . lxtu|fxL JolQm, If]qflwsf/, Ifltk"lt{ . $= sfg'gL g]kfnL efiffdf j0f{–ljGof; ;DaGwL Joj:yf tyf n]Vo PsfO 3 M sfg'gL lnvtx¿sf] ;+/rgfut 1fg / Jofjxfl/s k|of]usf] lrGxsf] k|of]u cEof; PsfO u M sfg'gL g]kfnL efiffsf] k|of]u ;DaGwL ljz]if Jofjxfl/s kf7\o ljifoj:t' cEof; != lgDglnlvt k|s[ltsf ;"rgfx¿ n]Vg] cEof; kf7\o ljifoj:t' -s_ ;"rgf != sfg'gL zAbx¿sf] /rgf k|lqmofsf] 1fg / cEof; -v_ lgj]bg @= sfggL' jfSox¿sf ] ljZnif0f] tyf ;Zn+ if0f] klqmofsf| ] 1fg / cEof; -u_ 3/fo;L lnvt #= -s_ lgDglnlvt sfg'gL 6'Ssf / jfSof+zx¿sf] k|of]u ug]{ -3_ cbfntL lnvt cEof; M PsfO ª M sfg'gL /rgf tyf cleJolQmlzNk ;DaGwL cEof; s}lkmot tna ug'{, s}lkmot ug'{, d'v ldNg', Gofosf gf} kf7\o ljifoj:t' l;ª x'g', vnn kfg'{, aft nfUg', cfslif{t x'g', nut != sfg'gL cg'R5]b n]vgsf] cEof; s:g', pk/ x'g', Dofb 7]Sg', vt vfKg', nut s§f ug'{, @= ;d;fdlos sfg'gL ;d:ofdf l6Kk0fL ug]{ cEof; 7x/ ug'{, k];Ldf r9\g', 7§f d:s/L ug'{, lrQn] b]Vg', c+u k'Ug', jfltn ug'{, v8f ug'{, ;'lg kfpg', tltDaf ug'{, #= sfg'gL sygnfO{ :jtGq ¿kdf JofVof ug]{ cEof; d'NtaL hufpg', k|df0f nfUg', sf/0f vf]Ng', k|s6 ug'{, PsfO r M sfg'gL uBsf] af]w tyf cleJolQm lh/x ug'{, z+sfsf] 3]/fdf /fVg', ;f]wk'5 ug'{, lhls/ lng', kf7\o ljifoj:t' 3'/ vfKg', cfª vf]Ng', lauf] eg'{, rng rnfpg', aGb != sfg'gL uBsf] af]w ;jfn ug'{, lsgf/f ug'{, OG;fkm hfFRg', zky vfg', lh/x @= sfg'gL uBsf] a'Fbf l6kf]6 / ;ª\If]kLs/0f ug]{ cEof; ug'{, ujfxL lbg', pkrf/ k|bfg ug'{, ;'g'jfO ug'{, d's// #= sfg'gL uB x'g', hf/L ug'{, hfx]/ ug'{, km';{b kfpg', ;2] lst]{ 5'6\ofpg', d'v ;flat x'g', Odfg wd{ ;Demg', kf]Ng' . -s_ afn g/l;+x s'Fj/, /0faxfb'/ zfxsf] xTof k|ltj]bg -!*^#_, sfg'g @& v_ lgDglnlvt sfg'gL kfl/eflifs zAbx¿sf] lgdf{0flqmof, zAbfy{ 1fg / k|of]usf] cEof; M -v_ zDe' k|;fb 1jfnL, g]kfndf Gofo d08nsf] k'g/u7g -@))*_, sfg'g @^ cj}wflgs y'gf, clVtof/gfdf, cleof]ukq, cg';"rL, cdfglifs' Jojxf/, cªueª\ u,\ clwux0f,| clenv,] cgaGw,' -u_ s';'d >]i7, /fi6«sf] ;jf{lË0f ljsf;df sfg'g Joj;foL, cg'R5]b, cdfGo, cWofb]z, cleo'Qm, cGtsf{nLg, cg'lrt Gofob"t @# ljnDa, cleof]hg, cgd]n, clwsf/ If]q, clwsf/k[R5f, -3_ xl/x/ bfxfn, cbfntsf] cjx]ngf, Gofob"t ## clwjQmf, cGtl/d ck/fw, c;npk/,' ckjfbfTds Joj:yf, -ª_ k|sfz j:tL, af/sf] Oltxf;, sfg'g !( cz,+ czkq,+ cz;j+ :j,{ cs0f,{ cglrt' nfe, crn ;DklQ, -r_ l8NnL/fh cfrfo{, Goflos ;+:s[ltdf efG;] ljrf/L, sfg'g & cbfntL aGbf]a:t, clnkmf;]{, cfu], cfah]{, cGtsf{nLg -5_ 8f= o'j/fh ;+u|f}nf, kmf}hbf/L Gofo k|zf;g, sfg'g @% cfb]z, cfzo s/0fL, cfzo, Otnfogfdf, OR5fkq, OaL, -h_ ljZjgfy pkfWofo, k|ltlglw;ef lj36gsf] l;kmfl/z, sfg'g ph/,' pkbkmf, pkrf/, pklgod, pkwf/f, pv8f, pTkif0f,]| !$ pN6L km};nf, ph/ftL, Psf3/, Plds; So"/L, P]g, s;', salnotgfdf,' s6lk6,' stJoHofg,{ stJojfnf,{ sfuhft, -em_ xl/ yfkf, xl/k|;fb k|wfgsf] k'g/vf]hL, sfg'g !@ sfg'g, snd, sAhf, sfa', s/f/, s}b, v08] km};nf, vt, -`_ nId0f k|;fb cof{n, sfg'gdf k|f0f xfNg] s;n], Gofob"t !! vfgtnf;L, vf]6f 6s, vfdaGbL, u}/Goflos, ukmnt, u}/ PsfO 5 M ;flxlTos e]bsf] af]w tyf cf:jfbg . sfggL,' 3;vf' /,] r:dlbb ujfx, rf/L,] rfs] ] Aofh, 5f8kq,] kf7\\\\\o ljifoj:t''''' 5]8vfgL, hUufbkf]6, hfohft, hGds}b, lh/x, hfx]/, != pkGof; hah{:tL s/0fL, h'NdL, lhpgL, hfn;fhL, hfoh, l7gL, 7]Ssfk§f, 98\8f, 9'Ëf, tby{, tfd]n, txlssft, thlah, kvf{n leq / aflx/ – kfl/hft tf/v,] tf/vkrf] ,{ tfobftL kmfd,{ yg' jf,' bfloTj, bli6aGws,[ @= gf6s b'?T;fxg, b/lk7, bkmf, bfOhf], wf/f, w/f}6, GofofwLz, kTy/sf] syf – ljho dNn Gofoflws/0f, lgod, glh/, lgifwf1f,] gfafns, lgodfklQ, #= syf lgnDag, lgvGg', gfoa, k|lt/Iff, k|ltjfbL, k|Tofe"lt, -c_ kl/aGb – k'is/ zdz]/ k|ltpQ/kq, k|Tofof]hg, k|ltj]bs, k|aGwkq, k'g/fj]bs, -cf_ Ps /ft – ljZjZj/k] ;fb| sfO/fnf] k|fs[lts Gofo, k/dfb]z, k"0f{ Ohnf;, k"jf{k/fwL, k'k{If, k|j]zf1f, k|fªGofo, kLl8t JolQm, k];L, k|:tfj, k|:tfljt $= lgaGw JolQm, kb]g, k]jf, k|s/0f, k'g/fjnf]sg, km/f/, kmf}hbf/L, -c_ jL/x¿ – nIdLk;fb| bjsf] 6f] lkm/fbkq, km8s], ablgot, a]l/t, askq, afn laHofOF, -cf_ dkfOF –e}/j cof{n aft, a/fdb, ab/, aofg, lauf], aGb;jfn, a]uf/, a'Fbf, -O_ tf/Lnfx] /' ] rfsdf] Ps l5g – ?b | v/n] afna'hf{, a|Dxlg;fkm, aS;f}gL, e"n, e/kfO{, e|i6frf/, %= sljtf eljtJo, dltof/, ldnfkq, dr' Nsf,' DofbL khL' ,{ dv;flat,' dgfl;a, ldl;n, d'NtaL, /f]xa/, l/tk"j{s, /fhsfh, / -c_ pb\af]wg – nIdLk;fb| bjsf] 6f] xhgL, nfndf]x/, nfjfl/;, nfk/jfxL, nvaGws, aGbL -cf_ ltdL sf] <– ufkfnk] ;fb| l/dfn k|ToIfLs/0f, JolQm, jfbL, ljlwlj1fg, ljz]if1, ljaGwg, -O_ xfdL – e"lk z]/rg j]Zofj[lQ, jo:s, jfbL, ljlgod, jf/bft, jf/];, ;gfvt, ;+/Ifs, ;h{ldg, ;fljs, :j]R5frf/L, ;fws, ;xcleo'Qm, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 21 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. kf7\ok':ts ;Gbe{ k':ts != afns[i0f kf]v/]n – /fi6« efiff – ;femf k|sfzg != d'n'sL P]g – sfg'gL lstfa Joj:yf ;ldlt, sf7df8f}+ . @= ?b| v/]n – ljz]if g]kfnL – k}/jL k|sfzg @= 6f]kaxfb'/ l;+x – g]kfnL sfg'gL zAbsf]z, kf7\oqmd ljsf; s]Gb| #= kmf}hbf/L sfo{ljlwsf] lbUbz{g – sfg'g cGj]if0f tyf ;|f]t #= dfgjclwsf/ k|lzIf0f lgb]{lzsf – sfg'g cGj]if0f tyf ;|f]t ljs; ljsf; s]Gb| -;]n8{_ s]Gb| -;]n8{_ $= k'is/ zdz]/sf syfx¿ – ;femf k|sfzg $= ck/fwzf:q – dfwjk|;fb cfrfo{ %= nIdL lgaGw ;+u|x – ;femf k|sfzg %= g]kfnL kmf}hbf/L sfg'gsf] ljZn]if0ffTds cWoog – ;]n8{ ^= ho e'F8L – /Tg k':ts e08f/ ^= sfg'g / Gofob"t klqsfsf ljleGg cÍx¿ &= lxdfnr'nL – ;+ O{Zj/ a/fn – ;femf k|sfzg &= JolQm / JolQmTj – zDe' k|;fb 1jfnL *= cfdfsf] ;kgf – ;femf k|sfzg *= jlsn gePdf – k|sfz j:tL (= 3'Dg] d]rdfly cGwf] dfG5] – ;femf k|sfzg (= sfg'g th'{df;DaGwL cjwf/0ffTds kIfx¿ – g]kfn sfg'g cfof]u !)= kTy/sf] syf – ;femf k|sfzg !)= lzlz/df kmn' sf] ] u/f' ;,F 8f= oj/fh' ;u+ f| nf,} ld8o8\ gkfn,] sf7df8f+} !!= kvfn{ leq / kvfn{ aflx/, kfl/hft :dlt[ sGb] | – DxkL,] sf7df8f+} !@= tf]/Lnfx'/] rf]sdf Ps l5g – ?b| v/]n

3) International Relations and Diplomacy

Objectives e. Propaganda & Diplomacy, Propaganda as a Objectives of this course are: part of Diplomacy in current International - To provide fundamental knowledge to students Relation about the International Relations and f. Diplomacy before and after First World War Diplomacy;1 g. Diplomacy after Second World War - To make them able to understand the h. Cold War era and diplomacy consequences and importance of International 4. Foreign Relation of Fascist Italy & Nazi Relations and Diplomacy in international and Germany. peace and order; and a. Mussolini and Fascist Doctrine and his - To expose students in historical transition of Foreign Policy & Relation the world politics and relations. b. Weimar Republic and its failure c. Hitler & Nazi’s Movement, Success & Contents Failure 1. Introduction to International Relations d. Holocaust and its impact in international a. Concept of international relations. relations b. Different theories of international relations. 5. The Second World War of the Peace - System Theory, Game Theory, Treaties, 1939-1950 Communication Theory a. Causes of Second World War, War Time - Realism: Balance of Power Conference and its important, Peace - Liberalism/Pluralism Negotiation and Peace Treaties, Peace Treaties after 2nd World War - Constructivism: in between the global and domestic politics b. War Criminals & Trials. 2. History of International Relations c. German War Criminals & Nuremberg trial a. Peace treaty of Westphalia d. Japanese War Criminals & Tokyo trial b. Peace treaty of Versailles e. Recent Trends & Changes c. Locarno Agreements - Rwanda d. The Kellogg -Briand Pact - Kosovo e. The Munich Pact - Sierra Leone 3. Diplomacy - East Timor a. Definition and Nature of Diplomacy f. Involvement of Nepal through Gurkhas in the Second World War, and their b. Function of Diplomats Contribution to Peace, and to Build New c. Classification of Diplomats & Counsels, International Order. d. Types of Diplomacy: Democratic 6. Disarmament and Arms Control Diplomacy, Totalitarian Diplomacy, a. Meaning and Nature of Disarmament and Personal Diplomacy etc. Arms Control, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

22 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. b. Arms Control Process in International Recommended Books Relation 1. Devraj Dahal and Nischal Nath Pandey, c. Role of United Nations Comperhensive Security in South Asia, FES d. Role of USA and USSR (Russia) and IFA, 2006. e. Small Arms Control and International 2. Dr. Shastra Dutta Pant, Nepal-India Border Relation Problems, SIRUD, Kathmandu, 2006 f. Land Mines and International Relation 3. Harish Kapur, Foreign Policies of India's 7. Cold War after World War II Prime Ministers, Lancer International, 2009 a. Cause and Origin of Cold War. 4. Institute of Foreign Affairs Policy Study b. Division of the World between the Warsaw Series, Institute Foreign Affairs, (IFA), Pact and NATO Kathmandu, Nepal. c. Impact of cold war in development of 5. James N. Wolfs, An Introduction to peaceful international order International Relations, Power and Justice, Prentice Hall. d. Impact of cold war in functions of the United Nations 6. Navnita Chadha Behera (ed.), International Relations in South Asia; SAGE, 2008. 8. Non- Alignment Movement and its Impact on International Peace and Order 7. Roy A.C. International Relations, Since 1919 a. Origin and development of Aligned Movement (NAM) 8. S.D. Muny, Nepali Foreign Policy, New Delhi. b. Success of NAM 9. S.J.R. Baliram, International Organization, c. Nepal's Role in NAM Vikash Publication. 9. Nepal in World Politics 10. T.R. Vaidya and B.R. Bajracharya (ed.), a. Foreign Policy of Nepal – Nepal and China Nepal: International Perspective, Amol – Nepal and India – Nepal and USA, Nepal Publications Pvt. India, 1996 and Russia (USSR) and Nepal and EU 11. Various Issues of Sainaik Aawaj, A Journal b. Nepal’s Peace Zone proposal; and why the of Gurkha Ex-Servicemen Organization. concept was dropped informally. 12. Wright, Quincy, The Study of International c. Nepal’s relations within SAARC; Relations, Times of India Publication, d. Formation of SAARC, Role played by Bombay. Nepal in SAARC to make it a viable 13. Yubaraj Sangroula, "Nepal's Foreign organization Relations: Critical Understanding" in 10. Nepal and Peace keeping works of UN Nepalese Legal System, Human Rights Perspective, KSL, 2005 a. History of Nepal’s participation in peace keeping mission 14. Yubaraj Sangroula, Concept of Peace Zone: An Emerging Theme of International Law, b. UN Missions Nepal has played role in peace 1984 keeping c. UNMIN and its Evaluation

4) International Organizations

Objectives Contents The objectives of this course are: 1. The League of Nations: - To impart general knowledge to students about a. Origin types, functions, powers and responsibilities of b. Organization of the League various international organizations; and c. Nature of the League - To expose students to the contribution of d. Activities of the League international organization in modern international law making process as well as to maintain current e. League and the World Peace international order f. Other Activities of the League g. Achievements of the League of Nations Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

23 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. h. Causes of the Failure of the League of k. UN Women: Composition, functions and Nations. contributions 2. The United Nations: 7. Some Regional Organizations: a. Origin of U.N.O a. ESCAP: Composition, functions and b. Relation between the Security Council and contributions the General Assembly: Activities of the b. ADB: Composition, functions and United Nations contributions 3. The U.N.O. and the League of Nations c. ASEAN: Composition, functions and 4. The Commonwealth of Nations – contributions Commonwealth and its relevance today: d. AALCO: Composition, functions and 5. The International Court of Justice: contributions a. Background, e. AU: Composition, functions and contributions b. Composition, f. EU: Composition, functions and c. Access to the Court, contributions d. Jurisdiction of the Court, g. OAS, Composition, functions and e. ICJ’s Contribution in Development of contributions International Law. h. SAARC: Composition, functions and b. Important Cases decided by International contributions Court of Justice establishing new principles i. BIMSTEC: Organization, jurisdictions, of international law. functions and contributions - The Corfu Channel Case (United 8. Some International Organization Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland v. People's Republic of Albania) a. WTO: Organization, jurisdictions, functions and contributions - Fisheries Case (United Kingdom v. Norway) b. ICRC: Organization, jurisdictions, functions and contributions - Nottebohm Case (Liechtenstein v. Guatemala) c. Red Cross: Organization, jurisdictions, functions and contributions 6. Major Specialized Agencies under UN and their Functions: d. Amnesty International: Organization, jurisdictions, functions and contributions a. UNESCO: Composition, functions and contributions b. ILO: Composition, functions and Recommended Books contributions 1. Alvin LeRoy Benett and James K. Oliver; c. IMF: Composition, functions and International Organisationns: Principles and contributions Issues, Principles and Issues; Prentice Hall, 2002 d. World Bank: Composition, functions and contributions 2. Chirstopher C. Joyner (ed.), The united Nations and International Law; The American e. ICAO: Composition, functions and Society of International Law, 1999. contributions 3. Clive Archer, International Organisations, f. UNICEF: Composition, functions and Routledge, 2007 contributions 4. Kumar Ingnam: An Introduction to World g. WHO: Composition, functions and Trade Organisations, Kathmandu School of contributions Law, 2009 h. World Food Program: Composition, 5. Statutes of Concerned International functions and contributions Organization. i. UNDP: Composition, functions and 6. Wermer J. Feild, Robert S. Jordan and Leon contributions Hurwitz; International Organisations: A j. OHCR: Composition, functions and comparative Approach contributions Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

24 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

5) Legislative Principles and Law making Process

Objectives b. Identification of the problems to be Objectives of this course are: addressed by the legislation - To make students aware of principles and goals c. Framing of legislative Policy of making laws by legislative body; d. Identification of policy alternatives - To help students understand various factors e. Formulation of the draft proposal for bill involved in and responsible for making laws by f. Formulation of the draft bill5 legislative body; 11. Law Making Process in Nepal - To enable them understand effectiveness of a. Drafting of Bill legislation as a -tool for shaping the structure of b. Adoption of Government Bills the society and people’s life in modern times, and c. Adoption of Private Bills - To acquaint them with legislative trends and policy in Nepal. d. Committee Hearing e. Plenary Discussion Contents f. Final Adoption 1. General Concept of Legislation 12. Subordinate Legislation a. Definition of legislation a. Rules b. Importance of legislation in ‘shaping the b. Regulations change in the society’. c. Orders of notice c. Significance of legislation to strengthen law d. Bye-laws and order, development and justice e. Scheme d. General legislative process of law - Bye Law making process e. Types of legislation: (i) Constitution- role - Practical Exercises of Drafting and significance of constitution; (ii) Acts- Legislative Bills. (Students will Prepare roles and significance of Acts; Various Draft Bills and Perform a (iii) Regulations- importance of regulations; Discussion in Moot-Parliamentary (iv) Bye laws; (v) Ordinance; and Session) (vi) Government standing orders. 13. Importance of Legal Research in Law Making 2. Use of Legislation as a State’s Tool of Power Process on People in Autocracies- a critical observation. 14. Role of Law Commission- The machinery of 3. Use of Legislation as a State’s Tool of Power Law Reform to Administer Good Governance 15. Behavior and Accountability of Law Makers 4. Use of Legislation as tool of empowering 16. Law making and control making: Differences people to enjoy rights and benefits 17. Interpretation of Law and Constitution 5. Objectives of Legislation- Social Change and Social Control– Bentham’s Theory of Recommended Books Legislation (Principle of Utility) – Bentham's nd Morals and Legislation 1. A.V. Dicey; Law and Public Opinion in England, 2 Ed., Universla Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1998. 6. Law Making for Social Change- Legislation as nd a tool of progressive change. 2. B.R. Atre, Legislative Drafting, 2 Edition, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2006 7. Importance of Public Opinion in the Law Making Process 3. Bhimarjun Acharya, Making of Constitution through constituent Assembly, Pairavi Prakashan, 8. Instrumentalities that Influence Social Kathmandu, 2006. Behavior and Law Making Process 4. Cornelius M. Kerwin, Rule Making, Universal a. Education, Media, Religion, Morality, Books Traders, Delhi, 1997 Economic Structure, Political Structure, Social Structure and Societal Value System 5. J. Bentham, Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation, Universal Law Publishing 9. Provisions of Constitution Regarding Co. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2004. Legislative Law Making Process, including how Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Basic 6. Kamal Raj Thapa (ed), Governance, Constitution Features of Constitution contribute in and Contemporary Issues, 2066. determining the shape of law.. 7. P.M. Bakshi, An introduction to Legislative th 10. Drafting Principles of Legislation Drating, 5 edition, Tripathi Pvt. Ltd., Bombay,

1995. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) a. Role of Interest Group 25 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 8. Roscoe Pound; Introduction to Philosophy of 11. W. Friedmann, Legal Theory, 5th ed., Law, Yale University press, U.K., 2006. Universla Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 9. Upendra Baxsi , Bentham Theory of Delhi, 2003. Legislation, 7th Reprint Sirohi Brothers Pvt. 12. g]kfndf sfg"g cfof]u, sfg'g th'{df lbUbz{g, ;f]kfg k|]; Ltd., 2006 k|f=ln=, sf7df8f}+, @)^^ 10. V.C.A. R.A.C. CRABBE, Legislative Drafting, 13. g]kfn sfg'g cfof]u, sfg'g th'{df ;DaGwL cjwf/0ffTds Canvendish Publishing Ltd., Londo, 1993. kIfx?, xfOn8 k|]; k|f=ln= sf7df8f}+ @)^$

6) Principles and Rules of Procedural Law

Objectives d. Doctrine of Hierarchy of Court on the Basis Objectives of this course are: of Precedent - To make students familiar with fundamental e. Doctrine of Hierarchy of Court on the Basis principles of procedural laws To acquaint students of Appeal with rules of procedures in Nepal f. Doctrine of Extraordinary Jurisdiction - To acquaint students with judicial process of 5. Jurisdiction of Quasi Judicial Bodies Nepal a. Reasons of Growth for Quasi Judicial Bodies and their Judicial Authorities Contents b. Procedures Applicable in the Quasi Judicial 1. Introduction Bodies a. Importance of the Study of Procedural Law 6. Procedure Relating to Various Stages of b. Relation between Substantive and Civil and Criminal Litigation Procedural Laws 7. Procedures Relating to Execution of c. Summary and General Procedural Laws Judgement d. Special Procedures 8. Appellate Procedure e. Distinction between Criminal Procedural 9. Administration of Justice System and and Civil Procedural Laws Application of Procedural Law f. Procedures for Alternative Dispute a. Challenges of Procedural Law Resolution – Negotiation, Mediation and b. Formalism and Procedural Law Arbitration c. Justice and Procedural Law g. Principles of Procedural Fairness in relation Recommended Books to Interim Constitution of Nepal 2063 1. Analysis and Reforms of the Criminal h. Writ Procedures Justice System in Nepal, CeLRRd, 1999. 2. Some Basic Principles of Procedural Law 2. Appellate Court Regulations, 2048 a. Principle of Natural Justice 3. Constitution of Nepal b. Principle of Res Judicata 4. D. Lake Rusmey (Ed.) Master Advocate’s c. Principle of Stare decisis Handbook, National Institute for Trial d. Principle of Amicus Curiae Advocacy 3. Law of Limitation (Concepts and 5. District Court Manual, CeLRRd Importance) 6. District Court Regulations, 2052 a. Limitation in Criminal Offenses 7. Draft Criminal Procedures Code of Nepal. b. Limitation in Civil Disputes. 8. Gertrude Block, Effective Legal Writing c. Limitation in Contractual Obligations 9. Gyanendra Bahadur Shrestha, Outline of d. Principle of Laches. Procedural Law, Pairavi Prakashan, e. Distinction Between Limitation and Kathmandu. Notice(mayad) 10. Haydock, Herr and Stempel, Fundamentals 4. Hierarchy of Courts and Their of Pretrial Litigation Jurisdictions 11. Judicial Administration Act 2048 a. Trial Court’s Jurisdiction 12. Leading Cases of Supreme Court b. First Appeal Court’s Jurisdiction 13. Muluki Ain, 2020 c. Supreme Court’s Jurisdiction 14. Paralegal Manual, CeLRRd Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

26 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

15. Pawan Kumar Ojha, Procedural Law 18. State case Regulations, 2055 16. Rebatiraman Khanal, Writ Nibedan, Sajha 19. State Cases Act 2049 and Regulations, Prakashan Government Attorneys’ Regulations. 17. Robert Keeton, Basic Expressions for Trial 20. Summary Procedures Act 2028 Lawyers Supplement to Trial Tactics and 21. Supreme Court Act and Regulations, 2049 Methods, Little Brown Company.

7) Sociology of Law

Objectives b. Nepali Society and New Muluki Ain. Objective of this course are: c. Nepali Society and Nepalese Constitutions. - To introduce students with the basic concept of d. Provision on Protection of Ethnicity, relations between law and sociology, Religion and Language (judicial Attitude - To introduce students the theories related with also) in the Constitution of the of Nepal. sociology of law, and 5. Reflection of Social Changes in Judicial - To help students analyze sociology of law in the Process and Administration of Justice: Nepalese context. a. Meera Dhungana V. HMG - To help students to analyze the legal provisions to b. Man Bahadur Bishokarma vs HMG find whether they adequately address the current c. Lal Bahadur Thapa Vs. Kathmandu social problems Municipality (Language Case) d. Rina Bajracharya vs. Royal Nepal Airlines Contents Corporation. (Gender Equality) 1. Society, Law and Crimes e. Tara Poudel Vs. Kaski District Court ( case a. Relation between Society and Law on incest) - Law, Religion and Morality 6. Problems of the Enforcement of Law - Law and Custom a. Past and Present Legal Psychology b. Relation between Society, Law and Crimes b. Problem of Power Relation - Social values, Rules and Sanctions - Gender - Law as a Means of Social Control - Caste - Law as a Means of Social Change - Class - Law as a Means to Prevent Crime c. Analysis of Present Law and order Situation 2. Meaning and Concept of Sociology of Law and the Role of Law a. Meaning of Sociology of Law b. Conceptual Development of Sociology of Recommended Books Law 1. Constitutions of Nepal c. Sociology of Law as a Sub-division of 2. Ehrlich, E., Fundamental Principles of Sociology Sociology of Law, New York, 1972 d. Sociology of Law as a Part of Sociological 3. Friedman, W.G. 1951 Law and Social Jurisprudence Change in Contemporary Britain, London, e. Basic Propositions of Sociology of Law Sweet and Maxwell. 3. Some Theories on Sociology of Law: 4. Muluki Ain a. Emile Durkheim 5. Regmi, D.R, Ancient Nepal, Calcutta, Mukhapadhya, 1969 b. Max Weber 6. Yubaraj Sangroula Condemned to c. Karl Marx Exploitation, Trafficking of Girls and d. Roscoe Pound: Social Engineering and Women in Nepal, KSL, 2001. Balance of Conflicting Interest. 7. Yubaraj Sangroula, Kanoon Sastra and 4. Sociology of Law in Nepal Kanoon ka Siddhanta, Pairavi Prakashan, a. Historical Development of Nepali Law 2001. with Reference to Ancient to Modern Social

Contexts. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

27 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

8) Criminal Law

Objectives f. Actus reus and Mens rea must Concur Together Objectives of this course are: to Give Criminal Liability - To provide knowledge of basic principles of 3. General Defenses criminal law. It aims to cover basic governing laws a. Infancy in which the government is the prosecutor as stated b. Insanity in state cases Act 2049 B.S. c. Drunkenness and Drug Taking - To give a comprehensive knowledge in criminal d. Self Defense (Private Defense) law covering all the cases in which the aggrieved e. Necessity party is the plaintiff. f. Duress and Coercion - To enable students analyze and apply the case law established by the Supreme Court of Nepal. g. Consent - To impart critical knowledge on criminal h. Mistake jurisprudence. i. Superior Order - To provide comparative knowledge of criminal j. Inevitable accident law of Nepal including India and Britain in 4. Inchoate Offences appropriate area. a. Incitement b. Conspiracy Contents c. Attempt 1. Introduction 5. Parties to the Crime a. Definition of Crime a. Accessories Before the Fact b. Nature of Criminal Law b. Accessories on the Fact (Principle/ c. Jurisdiction of Criminal Law Secondary Offender) d. Distinction of Crime from Tort and Breach c. Accessories After the Fact of Contract d. Waiving the enterprise e. Classification of Criminal Liability e. Entrapment - Relative Liability (the Four Stages of f. Vague Knowledge of Crime (mens rea) Crime) g. Passive observation (actus reus) - Strict Liability h. Consequence remotely connected - Vicarious Liability i. Transferred Malice when relevant in relation - Classification According to the Rules of to abettors Procedure j. Cases where perpetrator immune, abettor f. General Principles of Criminal Liability liable - Ignorance of law no excuse k. Abettors immune under duress - Act alone does not amount to guilt, it l. Conspirators equally liable must be accompained by mens rea. m. No abettors in provocative incident except - Doctrine of double jeopardy inciter - Criminal law has no retrospective effect. n. No abettor in negligent offence except - Crime dies with the criminal inciter - Presumption of Innocence. 6. Homicide and Abortion 2. Elements of Crime 7. Assault and Battery a. Actus reus : Act, Ommission, State of Affairs, 8. False Imprisonment b. Act Committed Through Innocent Agent 9. Offences Relating to Medical Case and Treatment c. Act Committed in a Series of 10. Trafficking in Human Beings Fragmentation Forming Part of the Same 11. Kidnapping and Hostage taking Transaction. 12. Rape d. Mens rea : 13. Incest - Intention 14. Unnatural Sex offences (Homo Sexuality, - Recklessness Bestiality) - Negligence 15. Sexual Harassment · Motive

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) e. Tansferred Intention (Transfer of Malice)

28 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

16. Marriage (valid marriage, viod marriage, 11. Lafare, Criminal Law 3rd, Wayne R. Lafave, viodable marriage, punishable marriage Criminal Law 3rd ed, West Group USA 2000. Adulterous marriage, Registered Marriage) 12. National Workshop on Criminal Justice System in 17. Domestic Violence Nepal : Existing Relaties and Prospective 18. Introduction of Draft Bill relating to Reforms, 1997, ILRR. Disappearance 13. Ratanlal and Dhirajlal, The Indian Penal Code 19. Theft and dealing with stolen property 14. Report on Impact of Corruption in Criminal 20. Looting Justice System on Women, CeLRRd, 2000 AD 21. Cheating 15. Report on Study of Counter Corruption Legal 22. Arson Framework, CeLRRD, 2000 AD 23. Forgery of document and Fraud 16. Smith and Hogan, Crimnal Law Cases and Materials, 4th ed., Butterworth & Co. Ltd, 1990 24. Forgery of weight and measure 17. William Wilson, Criminal Law doctrine and theory 25. Offense relating to animal Longman UK 1998. 26. Offense against state 18. kmf}hbf/L sfo{ljlw lbUbz{g M ;]n8{, dxfGofoflwjQmfsf] sfof{no, 27. Public offense k|x/L k|wfg sfof{no, g]kfn af/ P;f]l;P;g, GofofwLz ;dfh, 28. Offense against social custom and caste @)%* discrimination and untouchability (adalko sec. 19. kmf}hbf/L sfg'g Ps ;ldIffTds ljj]rgf, k|f= dfwjk|;fb cfrfo{, 10, 10 ka) ab|L k|;fb eG8f/L, e[s'6L Ps]8]dLs klAns]zg @)^#, sf7df8f}+ 29. Offense against witch craft and social by cott 20. 1fOGb| axfb'/ >]i7, d'n'sL P]g -@)%%_, k}/jL k|sfzg of sick person (Adalko 10 kha) 30. Offense relating to narcotic drug Leading Cases 31. Motoring offense 1. Four stages of Crime Commission 32. Bribery and corruption - NG v. Tek Bdr. Kshetry NKP 2066 P. 743 33. Cyber crime (rape of under aged girl) 34. Introduction to Draft Bill relating to Criminal 2. Strict Liability Code - R.V Tyrell (1894) IQB 610 (Under aged 35. Other offense as stated in schedule one of State girl instigating boy friend for Kernal cases Act 2049 and other enactments relating knowledge) to crime in which government is plaintiff 3. Doctrine of Double Jeopardy (Introduction only) - Durga Lal Chaudhary v. HMG NKP 2042, P. 46 (offense against state/pardon/docoit Recommended Books charge again) 1. Analysis and Reforms of Criminal Jusitce System 4. Criminal Law has no retrospective effect in Nepal, CeLRRd, 1999. - Uttam Lama v. HMG NKP 2061, P. 1103 2. Andrew Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law, (Commission of trafficking crime before th 5 Ed. Oxford University Press, 2006. 2043 / Law 2043 applied) 3. Basline Survey on Criminal Justice System of 5. Crime dies with the criminal Nepal, Center for Legal Research and Resource - Jirawat Kurmi v. Chandreswor NKP 2016, Development (CeLRRd), 2000. P 271 (Docit / death before conviction / 4. Criminal Jurisprudence, Prof. Madhav Pd. order to continue the trial to facilitate Acharya and Ganesh Bhattarai, 2065, Kathmandu victim’s right to compensation) 5. Diane Birch etal, Blackstone’s Criminal Practice 6. Right to notice / False imprisonment 9th ed. Blackstone press limitted, 1999 - Amar Bdr. Gurung V. TIA NKP. 2049, P. 6. Dr. Rajit Bhakta Pradhanang, Homicide Law in st 31 (Drug case / illegal detention at first / Nepal, Concept History and Judicial Practice, 1 Detention Legalized by concealing the fact ed., Ratna Pustak Bhandar, Kathmandu, 2001. / aggrieved party may pursue course of 7. Glanville, Williams, Textbook of Criminal Law action under false imprisonment) Stevens and Sons, London 1978. 7. Ommission 8. Janet Dine and Tames Gobert Cases and Materials - HMG v. Kumar Adhikari, NKP 2056, P. on Criminal Law (1993) Balckstone Press Limited. 152 (Rape / Passive observation) th 9. K.D. Gaur, Criminal Law cases and Materials 4 8. Mens rea (Intention) ed. Lexis Nexis Battrworths New Delhi, 2005 - Devi Bdr. Shimkhada v. HMG 2037 P. 148 10. Kannoon Bi Monthly and Nayaydoot Monthly (Murder / intention to be discovered from Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

29 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. use of weapon harm sustained by the victim by mother who raped her 3 times within and circumstances) one and half hour time span / acquittal) - HMG v. Kallu Dhobi, NKP 2060, P. 582 11. Consent (Reck lessness) Quarell between two while - HMG v. Abdual Fatte Musalman NKP 2044 working in farm / one of them strikes with P. 840 (Love affairs, Suicide pact / consent) sickle on the waist / death / liable for 12. Conspiracy murder) - Kamal Basyal v. HMG NKP 2060, P. 851 - Karna Bdr. v. HMG 2037, P. 178 (Conspiracy in murder) (Negligence) (Throwing stone to the same 13. Attempt direction from where the accused received the hit / death / liable for negligence) - Mahendra Bom v. HMG NKP 2051, P. 226 (Attempt to murder converted in to hurt) - Transferred malice - HMG v. Bakutu Tamang NKP 2045 P. 1163 - HMG v. Nara Bdr. Reule NKP 2061, P. (girl detained in cowshed / charged in 1486 (In a broil – how to distributed head Trafficking) of animals sacrificed in the temple / out of rage swinging knife / hitting his own brother 14. Parties to the Crime / death / held liable) - National Coal v. Gamble (1959) AB II 9. Insanity (Allowing to carry overloaded coal by seller/ liable) - Tirtha Dangol v. HMG NKP 2042 P. 435 (Striking at a sleeping wife with loud cry/ - R. v. Leak and cogan (1976) I QB 217 confession/mental disease proved/ (Husband Instigating his friend to have sex acquittal) connection with his wife / wife described sexy nature) 10. Self Defense 15. Theft - Kousila Pun v. HMG NKP 2042 P. 13 (Quarell between husband and wife / both - HMG v. Mahendra KC NKP. 2044, P. 1281 receiving injury / husband found dead with (Burglary/dragging stolen property / full throat injury / wife acquitted) offense) - HMG v. Bal manjari etal NKP 2040 16. Reduction of Punishment (Bisheank) P. 297 (Striking at the assailants - Shanti BK. v. HMG NKP 2961, P. 769 attempting to rape / when he is already (Guideline by Supreme Court while unconcious / no defense of chastity / held considering reduction of punishment) liable for murder) - PrithviBdr Khadka v. NG NKP 2067, P. - HMG v. Dhana Maya NKP 2031 P. 1123 1321 (Reduction of Punishments for stating (Killing one’s own mentally unsound son truth in the Court)

9) Clinical Course: Visits of Jails and Preparation of the Report on Sentencing System and Reforms

Objectives: 4. Evaluation of reform initiated by the - To expose students to contemporary sentencing Government. system adopted by the state and help critical 5. Presentations. analysis of the impact thereof 6. Advocacy of rights of prisoners in various prisons - To help students understand the ‘impact of 7. Legal assistance and psycho-social counseling for punishments’ in society, family and individual’s prisoners who are likely to finish prison terms life. and preparing for home going. 8. Each individual or group of student will take a Contents particular jail for study. 1. Desk Work by students on legal provisions on penal or sentencing system in Nepal. The desk Evaluation work will be supervised by the faculty. - The report submitted and presented by students 2. Visit of jail conditions and preparation of before the class shall be evaluated together with situational report. the written work submitted by them. Since it is a 3. Condition of lives in jails and situation of practical course students should secure 50% mark enjoyment of human rights- a critical empirical to pass the subject. report. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

30 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Methodology 3. Nepal’s Penal System: An Agenda for Change, - The methodology of conducting the course shall Centre for Victims of Torture Nepal. 1st ed. be planned by course teacher specifying the date Kathmandu, 2001 of field visit, report submission, presentation 4. Penal Reform in Nepal, Published by PRI and before the class and evaluation. This mark shall CVICT, Kathmandu 2000. be added in university examination. 5. Tulasi Ram Baidhya, Tri Ratna Tuladhar, Crime and Punishment in Nepal; A Historical Recommended Books: Perspective, Published by Bini Vaidhya and Purna 1. Anjen Boin, Crafting Public Institutions: Devi, Kathmandu 1985 Leadership in Two Prison System, Published by 6. sf/fuf/ ;'wf/sf] lbUbz{g, oftgf kLl8t ;/f]sf/ s]Gb|, k|yk Lymne Rienner Publishers Inc. USA, 2001 ;+:s/0f, sf7df8f}+, @)%% 2. Basic Education in Prisons United Nations and 7. uf]kfn u'/fufOF, sf/fuf/ leq sf/fuf/, k|sfz cgf}krfl/s If]q UNESCO, Institute for Education 1995 ;]jf s]Gb| -OG;]s_ k|yd ;+:s/0f, sf7df8f}+, @)%$

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234B.A. LL.B. Third Year

1) International Human Rights Law

Objectives 2. Basic Concepts of Human Rights Objectives of this course are: a. Meaning and Nature of Human Rights - To familiarize students with concepts and b. Source of Human Rights principles of human rights law c. Special Features and Characteristics of - To discourse the normative framework of human Human Rights rights mainly developed out after world wars d. Dichotomy between Civil and Political Rights - To familiarize students with international and and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights regional human rights mechanisms protecting e. Nexus between Right to Life and Adequate individual vis a vis group rights , Standards of Living - To help develop capacity of students to conduct f. Basic Needs as Human Rights comparative study of domestic laws in the light g. Right to Development and Sound of international human rights laws, and Environment - To help students build capacity to apply h. National and International Obligations international human rights instruments in the 3 Human Rights and Cultural Relativism domestic situation with special reference to poor and marginalized communities. a. Defining Cultural Relativism b. Relativity and Universality Contents c. Varieties of Cultural Relativism 1. Evolution of International Human Rights d. Caste and Cultural Relativism in Nepal Norms, Values and Rules- e. Gender and Cultural Relativism in Nepal a. Ancient traditions such as Hinduism, 4. Rights of Different Groups under Key Buddhism, Confucianism, Islamic Human Rights Treaties jurisprudence, Christianity etc a. Elimination of Discrimination b. Western historical documents (English - Racial Discrimination Documents, French and American - Discrimination Against Women Declaration) b. Rights of Child b. League of Nations and Human Rights c. Rights of Migrant Workers (Development of Anti-Slavery Convention d. Rights of Persons with Disabilites and ILO) e. Rights of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples c. UN Charter and Human Rights 5. Protection of Human Rights during Civil d. International Bill of Human Rights Strife · Universal Declaration of Human Rights a. Meaning and Definition · Twin Covenants and Optional Protocols b. International Conventions and Treaties (ICESCR and ICCPR) Permitting Use of Arms Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

31 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. c. Code of Conduct of Law Enforcement “ Others Officials While Using Arms 11. Role of National and International Non- d. Control of Illegal Mob and Detention during Governmental Organizations Civil Strife a. Advocacy for the Ratification 6. Protection of Human Rights during State b. Watchdog for the Protection of Human of Emergency, ArmedConflict Rights a. Definition of State of Emergency c. Promotional Activities b. Procedural Requirements for the Declaration of State of Emergency Recommended Books c. Non-derogable and derogable Human Rights 1. Asbjorn Eide et al (Edited) “Economic Social and and State Obligation during State of Cultural Rights” Second Revised Edition, (Kluwar Emergency Law International, 2001) d. Protection of Human Rights particularly of 2. Beth A. Simmons, “Mobilizing for Human Rights, Vulnerable Groups inArmed Conflicts International Law and Domestic Politics” (Cambridge e. Rights Against Torture and Enforced University Press, 2009) Disappearance 3. Debi Chattarjee et. Al. (edited), ‘ Human Rights Theory f. Code of Conducts of Law Enforcement and Practice” [South Asian Publishers, Delhi, 2002] Officials 4. Dr. H. O. Agarwal, “International Law and Human g. Judicial Guarantees Rights” (13th edition), Central Law Publications, 7. Administration of Justice and Fair Trial Delhi, 2006) a. Concept, Elements and Principles of Fair 5. Gudmunder Alfredsson and Asbjorn Eide. Trial (edited), “ The Universal Declaration of Human b. Stages of Fair Trial and Protection under Rights” [Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 1999] Human Rights Standards 6. Human Rights and Development, Edited by Dr. c. Protection of Fair Trial during State of Mizanur Rahman (Published by ELCOP, 2002) Emergency 7. Human Rights in International Law (Council of d. Guarantees to Protection and Participation Europe Publishing (Universal law Publishing Co. of Victims (3rd Edition, 2007, 1st Indian Reprint 2009) e. Rights of Juveniles 8. Implementing the Convention on the Rights of the f. Legal Remedies Child, Edited by Jame R. Himes, Unicef (Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 1995) 8. Human Rights Enforcement Mechanisms 9. J.K. Das, “Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples”, a. Charter-based Mechanisms [Efficient Offset Printers, 2001] · Universal Periodic Review 10. Jack Donnelly, “Universal Human Rights in Theory · Special Procedures and Practice “, [Cornell University Press, London, b. Treaty-based Mechanisms 3rd print 1993 and 2005] Darren J Q, Byrne, · State Party Reporting “Human Rights: An Introduction, [Pearson Education · Complaint Mechanisms Limited 2003 (3rd Indian Reprint, 2005) ] 9. Regional Human Rights Framework 11. Janusz Symonides (edited) “Human Rights Concept a. European Human Rights System and Standards”, [UNESCO publishing, Rawat Publications, 2002] b. Inter-American Human Rights System 12. Mahendra P. Singh, Helmut Goerlich, Michael von c. African Human Rights System Hauff, “Human Rights and Basic Needs” (Universal d. Initiatives for the establishment of Asian and law Publishing Co., 2008) other Sub-Regional Human Rights System 13. MV Raju, “HUMAN RIGHTS Today and Tomorrow 10. Nepal’s Commitment to Protect and Role of Human rights Commission and Others”) Promote Human Rights Swastik Publications, Delhi, 2010 a. Status of Ratification of Human Rights 14. Niamh Relly, “Women’s Human Rights”, (Polity Instruments Press, Cambridge, UK, 2009) b. Constitutional Frameworks -9.2.Statutes 15. Philip Alston and Mary Robinson, “Human rights c. Enforcement and Implementation Mechanisms and Development Towards Mutual Reinforcement”, - Supreme Court Judgments on (Indian edition), Oxford University Press, 2006) Applicability of International Instruments 16. Rahul Rai, Monitoring International Human Rights, - National Human Rights Institutions [Authors Press, 2002] “ National Human Rights Commission Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

32 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 17. Sandra Fredman (edited by), “Discrimination and 19. Upendra Baxi, “ The future of Human Rights”, Human Rights”: The Case of Racism (Vol.XI/1), [Oxford Publication, Second Ed. 2006] [Academy of Oxford University press, 2001] 20. V.T. Patil, “Human Rights Development in South Asia”, 18. Steven Foster, “The Judiciary, Civil Liberties and [Authors Press, 2003) Human Rights”, Edinburgh University Press, 2006 21. Yubaraj Sangroula, “Concepts and Evolution of Human Rights: Nepalese Perspectives” [KSL, 2005]

2) Principles of Interpretation (Interpretation of Statutes)

Objectives f. Restrictive Construction Objective of the course are : g. Prevent Evasion or Abuse - To provide basic knowledge to students on h. Construction to Avoid Collusion with Other different rules and principles of interpretation Provisions of statues and their importance in practice, and i. Exceptional Construction - To sensitize students about these rules and their 6. Presumptions application in practice. (Constitutionality of a Statute, Jurisdiction, Retrospection Legislation, Violation of Contents International Obligations) 1. Introduction 7. General Introduction of The Kanoon a. Meaning of Interpretation of Statute Byakhya Ain, 2010 b. Objectives of Interpretation of Statute 8. Principles of Drafting (Acts, and c. Kinds Regulations) d. Important Principles of Interpretation 2. Interpretation of Statutes Recommended Books: a. Different Parts of Statutes: 1. Black Law Dictionary (Latest Edition) b. Titles, Preamble, Marginal Notes, Heading, 2. Dworkin, Gerald, Construction of Deeds and th Schedules, Punctuation, Proviso and Statutes, Universal Law Pub., 5 ed. 2003 Exception 3. Eskridge William, Dynamic of Statutory st c. Commencement, Repeal and Revival of Interpration, Universal Law Pub. 1 ed. 2000 Legislation 4. Law Lexicon (Latest Edition) d. The External Aspects: 5. Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 e. Historical Setting, Dictionaries, References 6. P. St. Langan, Maxwell on the Interpretation of Books and Parliamentary History and Statute Conventions 7. Public Procurement Act 2063 BS f. Consolidating and Codifying Statutes 8. Ravi Sharma Aryal, Interpretation of Treaties, 3. Rules of Interpretation Law and Practice, Deep and Deep Publication a. General Rules (Literal Rule, Mischief Rule, Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2003 Golden Rule, Construction ut res magis valeat 9. Singh Avtar, Introduction to Interpretation of quam pereat) Statutes, Wadhwa & Co. 2nd ed, 2005 b. Beneficial Rule 10. Singh, G.P., Principles of Statutory th c. Subsidiary Rule (ejusdem generise Rule, noscitur Intrepretation, Wadhwa & Co, 6 ed. 1996 a sociis, reddendo singula singulis, expressio unius 11. Special Court Act, 2059 est exclusio alterius Rule, contemporanea expositio, 12. Supreme Court Procedure Act 2028 Construction of Words in Bonana Partem) 13. The Interpretation of Statute Act 2010 B.S 4. Hindu Law “Mimangsa”(Some Important Aspect) Case: 5. Issues on Construction –dgf]/y lu/L lj= g]kfn ;/sf/, glh/ ;+u|x, efu !)-v_, k[= $@, a. Deeds and Wills k'=j]=c= ldlt )%^÷!@÷!^÷$ b. Constitution, Negotiable Instrument, – l/gf ah|frfo{ lj= d=k=;=, g]sfk )%&, lg=g+= ^*(*, k[= #&^, Premium, Special Provision of an Act. glh/ ;+u|x efu !)-v_ c. Treaties and Convention –bj] Gb] | cfn ] lj= gkfn] ;/sf/, gsfk,] )^!, lg=g=+ &$#$, k=[ !!%^ d. Trade & Contracts and their terminology –e'jg sfsL{ lj= nf]=;]=cf= glh/ ;+u|x (-v_ e. World Trade Agreements – cfzfdfg ahfrfo| { lj= jf=c= lj=cbfnt, gsfk] )@!, lg=g=+ %$^, k=[ !%) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 33 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. – u0f]z jfkmn] lj= cWoIf P=j]=s'=d ;d]t g]sfk )%@, lg=g+= –s'df/ >]i7 lj= clN6d]6 8]l:6g]zg k|f=ln=, g]sfk )%(, lg=g+= ^!!#, k[= ((& &)&#, k[= !^^ – /Tg zfSo lj= k'j]c= kf6g, g]sfk )%!, lg=g+= $(#*, k[= $*( – lul/hf k=| sfO/fnf] lj= cbccf,' gsfk] )^!, lg=g=+ &$)&, k=[ *$& – x/L ;'Gb/ >]i7 lj= piffb]jL gf}nf/jf, g]sfk= @)^@, lg=g+= &%$&, – ljZj];L k|= sf]O/fnf lj= k|=d= g]kfn ;/sf/, g]sfk )!^, lg=g+= k[= ^#( %^, k[= @&* –cfd] ksfz| tkl8of lj= dk;, gsfk] )^$, lg=g=+ &*!(, k=[ @&@ – wgnIdL >]i6]gL lj= jd j >]i7 ;d]t g]sfk )!*, lg=g+= !%&, – OZj/ k|;fb clwsf/L lj= k|=d= ;d]t, g]sfk )^$, lg=g+= &*^&, k[= !%) k[= (%$ – /fdlz; ;fx lj= dk;, g]sfk )$!, lg=g+= !**%, k[= ^@ –s'df/ yklnof lj= g]kfn ;/sf/, g]sfk )^$, lg=g+= &**$, – ljZj/fh zfSo ;dt] lj= /fi6klt« /fdj/0f ofbj, l/=g=+ )^^,))%) k[= !@^*

3) Law of Evidence

Objectives 5. Deposition and Testimony Objectives of this course are : a. Admission and Confession - To enable students to have critical appreciation b. Statement on the Spot of various kinds of evidences and leading cases c. Dying Declaration relating to law of evidence d. Special Statements by Person on Particular - To provide the knowledge about different forms Occasions of evidences, their importance and testimony in e. Facts Recorded in Public Documents the due course of collection of evidences and f. Facts Recorded in Books of Account presentation in litigation process g. Facts Published in Books or Articles h. Statement Given by Witness in Other Cases Contents i. Document Prepared at Time of Investigation 1. Introduction j. Certificate, Report and Special Kinds of a. Meaning, Nature & Scope of the Law of Statistics Evidence 6. Expert Reports and Opinions b. Historical Development of Law of Evidence in Nepal 7. Burden of Proof (With Reference to Established Theories and Provisions of 2. Classification of Evidence Evidence Act of Nepal) a. Original and Hearsay Evidence 8. Estoppel (Precedents) 9. Plea of Alibi - Direct and Circumstantial Evidence (Precedents) 10. Procedure Relating to Collecting Evidences - Primary and Secondary Evidence (Precedents) 11. Custody of Physical Evidences - Oral, Documentary and Real Evidence 12. Examination and Cross-Examination of (Precedents) Witnesses - Exhibits and Their Evidential Value 13. Privileges of Witnesses (Precedents) b. Basic Concept of Forensic Sience Recommended Books: - Physical Evidence 1. Adrian Kean, The Modern Law of Evidence, 6th - Scientific Evidence ed. Oxford University Press, 2006. nd - Medical Evidence 2. Alan Toyloar, Principles of Evidence, 2 ed. Cavendish Publishing Limited, 2000. - Medical Report 3. D.W. Elliott, Manual of the Law of Evidence, - Casefirm Report 11th ed., Universal Law Publishing Co. India, 2001. - Afuspy Report 4. Dr. Yubaraj Sangroula, Criminal Jurisprudence in 3. Fact in Issue and Relevant Fact Nepal – The Process and Challenges in 4. Facts which Need not be Proved Development: National Workshop on Criminal a. Formal Admission Justice System in Nepal 1997, (Article) b. Judicial Notice 5. Eric D. Green, Charles R. Nession, Problems, cases c. Presumption and Materials on Evidence, 2nd ed. Little Brown Company, 1994. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

34 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 6. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation. B.R. 8. M.N. Howard, Peter Crane, Daniel A, Sharma Fourth ed. 2003, Universal Law Hochberg, Phipson on Evidence, 14th Ed. Sweet Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. & Maxwell, 1990. 7. Haribansh Tripathi,, Existing Modality of 9. Murphy Peter, Murphy on Evidence (1995) Criminal Trial System in Nepal: The Lacunas, 10. Sarkar on Evidence, 2nd ed. 2007, Dulivedi Challenges and Prospective Reforms: National Publishing Company Workshop on Criminal Justice System in Nepal, 11. k|sfz j:tL, k|df0f sfg'g, bf];|f] ;+:s/0f @)$$ 1997, ILR (Article) 12. g/]Gb| k|;fb kf7s, glh/ sf]if 13. g/]Gb| k|;fb kf7s, glh/ sf]if efu – !, k|sfzg – ;]n8{ 4) Public International Law Objectives f. Legal Effects of Recognition Objectives of this course are : g. Withdrawal of Recognition and Non Rec- - To provide basic knowledge about Public Interna- ognition tional Law to the students, 5. State Territory and Jurisdiction - To provide an understanding to them on Public a. Meaning of State Territory International Law, particularly its fundamental b. Principle of Territorial Sovereignty principles, rules and norms, and c. Traditional and Modern Modes of Acquisi- - To enable them to make critical analysis of Public tion of State Territory International Law Jurisprudence. d. State Jurisdiction - Territorial Jurisdiction Contents - Personal Jurisdiction 1. General Introduction - Universal Jurisdiction a. Definition, Nature and Importance e. Principles of Criminal Jurisdiction b. Basis of International Law f. Jurisdictional Immunities of States c. Historical Development of International 6. Nationality Law a. Meaning and Importance d. Major Schools in International Law b. Modes of Acquiring and Losing Nationality e. International Law and Municipal Law c. Statelessness and Double Nationality f. Public and Private International Law d. Aliens and Their Status and Expulsion of g. Classical and Modern International Law, Aliens Statutory and Customary International Law e. Asylum and Status of Refugees h. Universal and Regional International Law 7. International Cooperation in the Field of 2. Sources of International Law Crime Control a. Meaning of Source a. Cooperation Among States in Crime Control b. Treaties b. Role of International Organization in Crime c. Customs Control d. General Principles of Law c. Crimes of International Character and e. Judicial Decisions and ICJ Practices Terrorism f. Resolutions Adopted by International Or- d. Extradition ganizations e. Conditions of Extradition g. Other Sources of International Law f. Other Forms of Judicial Cooperation in the 3. Subjects of International Law Field of Crime Control a. International Organizations g. International Criminal Courts and Tribunals b. Other Specific Subject of International Law 8. State Succession c. Position of Individuals in International Law a. Concept of State Succession and Its Foun- 4. Recognition dation a. Meaning of Recognition b. Merger, Succession, Dissolution of State and b. Recognition of State and Government New State c. Theories on Recognition c. Succession to Treaties d. De facto, De jure and Ad hoc Recognition d. Succession with Respect to Matters Other Than Treaties e. Conditional and Implied Recognition - Political Rights Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 35 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. - Public Debt e. Concept of Consular Functions - Private Contracts f. Concept of Special Mission and its -Torts Privileges and Immunities 9. State Responsibility g. Immunities and Privileges of UNO and Its a. Concept and Nature of State Responsibility Specialized Agencies b. Forms of State Responsibility 13. Settlement of Disputes c. Concepts of the Invasion Affected State and a. Meaning and Types of Disputes Reparation b. Traditional or Coercive Means of Settlement d. Treatment of Aliens of Disputes e. Contractual Liability b. Retorsion, Reprisal, Pacific Blockade, Intervention in Various Forms f. Expropriation of Foreign Property and Related Issues a. Peaceful Means of Dispute Settlement- Negotiations, Inquiry, Good Offices, Me- g. Doctrine of Exhaustion of Local Remedies diation and Conciliation. and Calve Doctrine b. Settlement of Disputes by the Mechanism 10. Law of Treaties of International Organizations. a. Meaning, Types and Importance of Interna- c. Settlement of Disputes tional Treaties - PCIJ b. Conclusion of Treaties, Mode of Expres- sion of State Consent (Signature, Ratifica- - ICJ, Composition, Powers, Jurisdiction, tion, Accession) Hearing, Procedures, Enforcement of Its Decisions c. Various Stages of Conclusion of Treaty - Regional Courts d. Reservation to Treaties - Non-judicial and Arbitrational e. Entry into Force and Implementation of Processes Treaties 14. Use of Force and War f. Treaty interpretation a. Meaning of War and Concept of 'Just War' g. Condition of the Validity of Treaties b. Legality of War and Use of Force, Self- h. Termination of Treaties defense, National Liberation Movement, Col- i. Treaties and Third States lective Defense, Protection of Nationals j. Effects of War on Treaties Abroad k. Treaty Provision Under the Constitution of c. Regulation of War, Commencement and Nepal, 2063 and Nepal Treaty Act, 1990 Effect of War, Limitation of War 11. Law of the Sea d. Definition of Aggression a. Concept of the Law of the Sea and Its e. Termination of War and Hostilities Codification 15. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) b. Legal Status of Various Maritime Zone a. Meaning, Nature, Principles, Scope and Territorial Sea, Innocent Passage, Sources of IHL Contiguous Zone, EEZ, Continental Shelf, b. Conventions of 1899 and 1907; Geneva Archipelagic States Conventions (including Four Geneva Con- c. The High Seas – Jurisdiction and Its Legal ventions of 1948 and their Protocols) and Status other Subsequent Conventions to regulate d. International Seabed Authority the area. e. Landlocked States and Their Rights c. Neutrality in War, Status and Types of Neu- f. Nepal's Situation and Its Effort in Interna- trality and Denilitarized Zone. tional Forum d. Prisoners of War, War Crimes 12. Diplomatic Law a. General Characteristics of Modern Diplo- Recommended Books matic and Consular Law 1. D.J. Harris, Cases and Materials on International b. Meaning of Diplomacy and Diplomatic Law, 4th ed. 1998. Mission 2. G.I. Tunkin (ed.) International Law, 1989. c. Classification of Diplomats, Functions of 3. Wolfgang Firedmann, The Changing Structure Diplomatic Missions, Diplomatic Personnel, of International Law, 1964 Legal Status of Diplomatic Mission, 4. Louis Henkin and et.al.International Law 3rd ed. Diplomatic Bag etc. (1986) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) d. Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities 5. The International Law Association, Report of 36 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. the sixty-fourth Conference (1990) 14. Ian Brownlie, PRINCIPLE OF PUBLIC 6. Ian Brownlie, Basic Documents on International INTERNATIONAL LAW, 3rd ed. oxford Law. university press (1980) 7. dfwj kf8} n,] cGt/fli6{ o« sfgg' 15. Peter Alanczuk, AKPHURIST'S MODERN 8. 8f= ufkfn] zdf,{ ;lIfKt+ cGt/fli6{ o« sfgg' INTRODUCTION INTERNATIONAL LAW, 7th ed. London (1997) 9. Malcolm N. Shaw, INTERNATIONAL LAW, 6th ed, cambridge university press, 2008 16. R.C. Hingrani, Modern International Law, Cam- bridge University Press, First Published 2002 10. Martin Dixon and et.al. CASES AND MATE- RIALS ON INTERNATIONAL LAW, lawman 17. Dr. Ravi Sharma Aryal, Interpretation of Trea- private ltd. India (1995) ties, Law & Practice, Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2003 11. H. Lauterpachit, OPPENHIM'S INTERNA- TIONAL LAW, vol 1, 8th ed. 18. Antonio Cassese, International Law, 2nd ed, Oxford University Press, 2005. 12. D.W. Greig, INTERNATIONAL LAW, Butterworths, England (1980) 19. Selected Articles of Year Book of International Law, From various countries 13. J.G. stark, INTRODUCTION TO INTERNA- TIONAL LAW, 10th ed. Aditya books, India (1994) 20. Nepal Law Review, Nepal Law Campus.

5) Constitutional Law and Constitutionalism

Objectives c. Modern Stage Objectives of the course are : d. Historical Development of Constitutional - To make the student familiar with the concepts Law in Nepal and principles of constitution and constitutional- 3. Comparative Constitutional Studies ism a. Nepal - To help them understand the evolution of the b. U.K. constitutional law, c. U.S.A. - To enable them to apply constitutional principles in the context of Nepal, d. India - To prepare them to apply concept of rule of law e. Japan and supremacy of the constitution in practice, f. China and g. South Africa - To make them able to compare and analyze h. Bangladesh different constitutions of the world. i. Pakistan j. Sri-Lanka Teaching Method k. Bhutan - Comparative l. Maldives m. Afghanistan Contents 4. Fundamental Rights / Civil Liberties of 1. Constitution and Constitutionalism the Citizen in Nepal’s Constitution: a. Meaning of Constitution and Constitution- Historical Comparative Discourse alism 5. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles b. Importance of Constitution and Constitu- and Policies of the State tionalism a. Meaning and importance of Fundamental c. Constitutionalism - Historical Perspective Rights d. Scope, Nature and Sources of Constitutional b. Nature of Fundamental Rights and Law remedy on their violation 2. Evolution and Historical Development of c. Guarantee and protection of fundamental Constitution rights in South Asian Constitutions a. Pre Classical Stage d. Critical observation of the situation of protection of fundamental rights in South b. Classical Stage

Asian countries Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

37 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. e. Landmark judgments of judiciaries of c. Roles of Political Parties in making South Asian Counties on fundamental Constitution rigfhts (Role of Judiciary to defend FR) d. Reflections on accountability of political f. Significance of Directive Principles of parties during constitution making State 12. Miscellaneous b. Interrelation between Directive Principles a. Emergency Provisions of State and Fundamental Rights b. Political Parties c. Justiciability of Directive Principles and the South Asian perspectives c. Citizenship 6. Doctrine of Separation of Powers in South b. Contemporary Issues of Constitutional Asian Constitutions Law 7. The Executive Recommended Books a. Constitutional Position of Head of the States 1. The Constitutions of Nepal (All) b. Formation of the Government with focus 2. Wade and Phillips, Constitutional Law on Nepal 3. D.D. Basu, Constitutional Law of India, 1973, c. Responsibility and Accountability of the Government Published by S.C. Sarkar & Sons Pvt. Ltd. d. Role and Function of Prime Minister and 5. Iver Jennings, The Law and the Constition, 5th Council of Minister in Nepal ed, 1973, Pub. by ELBS, London 8. The Legislature 6. Judicial Administration Act, 1992 a. Composition of the Parliament 7. S.P.Dhungel and et.al., Commentary on the b. Functions of the Parliament with focus Nepalese Constitution, Kathmandu, 1998, Pub. c. Privileges of the Parliament in Nepal by DELF lawyers Inc., Kathmandu d. Role of Oppositions in Nepal 8. Bharatraj Upereti and et.al.,(eds.), Constitutional e. Legislative and Financial Procedure in the Law of Nepal, Kathmandu (in Nepali Parliament in Nepal 9. Durga Das Basu, Comparative Federalism, 1987, f. Types and Role of the Committees in the Publication by Prentice – Hall of India Pvt. Parliament in Nepal Ltd., New Delhi 9. The Judiciary 10. A.V. Dicey, An Introduction to the Law of the a. Basic Concept of Independence of constitution, 10th Edition, Publication by Judiciary Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi. b. Structure of Judiciary with Reference to 11. M.P. Singh, V.N. Shukla Constitution of India Power and Functions in Nepal 10th Ed., Pub. by Eastern B.Co. Lucknow c. Contempt of Courts d. Judicial Council and Judicial Service 12. Kamal Raj Thapa (ed), Governance, Constitu- Commission in Nepal tion and Contemporary Issues, 2066, Pub. by LRAF Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu e. Supreme Court as Court of Record in Nepal 13. Dr. Bhimarjun Acharya, Fundamental Rights in f. Role of Judiciary to protect and promote the World Constitutions (2008), Pairavi Book human rights in South Asia8 House, Putalisadak, Kathmandu 10. Constitutional Bodies 14. Dr. Bhimarjun Acharya, Mavlik Adhikar Ka a. National Human Rights Commission Yayamharu (Dynamics of Fundamental Rights), (NHRC) 2009, National Peace Campaign, Kathmandu b. Commission for the Investigation of 15. Bhimarjun Acharya, Making Constitution Abuse of Authorities (CIAA) Through Constituent Assembly, 2006, Pairavi 11. Constitution Making Process Prakashan, Putalisadak, Kathmandu a. Interim Constitution of 2007 and 16. Bhimarjun Acharya, Sambhidansabhaka Prakriya Comprehensive Peace Accord Ra Anubhavharu (Constituent Assembly: Process b. Constitution Making in Nepal, with and Experiences), 2007, 3rd ed, Pairavi special focus on Constituent Assembly of Prakashan, Putalisadak, Kathmandu(Footnotes) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 2008 38 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

6) Legal Research

Objectives - Location Method in American Law Objectives of this course are: Reporter - To introduce students the fundamental methods 12. Legislative Research of legal research, a. Constitution - To help them in developing habit of using - Constitutional Law Location Methods research methods in professional pursuit, and - Topic Method - To help them develop professionalism based on - Descriptive Word Method empirical research habit. - Finding and Updating Constitutional Provisions Contents - Finding and Updating Interpretive Cases 1. Introduction to Research and research b. Research on Statutes methodology - Organization of Statutes 2. Research as a tool of obtaining scientific - Official Sources ( Rajpatra and Ain knowledge Sangraha in Nepal) 3. Common sense vs. scientific knowledge - Unofficial Sources 4. Epistemology - Law Location Methods 5. Importance and Scope of Research in Law - Popular Name Method 6. Types of Research - Table Method 7. Tools and Methodologies of Research - Topic Method 8. Type of Data - Descriptive Word Method 9. Data Collection and Tabulation - Finding and Updating Statutes in Nepal 10. Research Report and Report Writing 13. Secondary Source Research 11. Case Law Research a. Secondary Source Organization. a. Background of Development and Behavioral b. Hierarchy of Secondary Authority Approach c. Opinions of Persons Heading Institutions - Types of Authority: Primary and d. Law in Journals Articles Secondary Authority. e. Research Reports - The Foundation. f. Treaties - The Court System and Hierarchy of g. Legal Encyclopedias Courts h. Legal Dictionaries b. Case Law Organization: 14. Rules of Citation - The Official and Unofficial Versions 15. Process of Research Project Development - The Organization of Reported Cases 16. Computer Assisted Legal Research - Subject Access c. Case Law Location Method: Recommended Books: - Table of Cases Method 1. CR Kothari, Research Methodology Methods & - Defendant-Plaintiff Table Techniques, 1990, Wishwa Prakashan, New - Word and Phrases Volumes Delhi - Descriptive Word Method 2. Fred N. Kerhinger, Foundations of Behavioral - Topic Method Research, 2002, Surjeet Publication, Delhi - Location Method in Nepal Kanoon 3. HK Wolff and P.R. Pant, Social Science Patrika Research and Thesis Writing, 2005, Buddha - Location in All India Reporters Academic Enterprises, Kathmandu

7) Professional Ethics Contents Objectives 1. Regulation of Lawyers: Problem of Law and Objectives of this course are: Ethics - To introduce students with fundamental 2. Regulation of Lawyers: Statutes and concepts and principles of legal professional Standards, including UN Standards ethics, 3. Introduction to the Basic Principles of - To help them develop ethical professionalism, Professional Responsibility of Lawyers - To prepare them take up legal profession in a a. Identity and Roles professional manner, and b. Lawyers as Professionals: Some Moral Issues - To strengthen the ethical standard of legal c. The Ideology of Advocacy, Procedural profession in Nepal. Justice and Professional Ethics Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 39 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. d. Responsibility, Authority and Choice 1. Bonita. Roberts & Linda L. Schlueter: Legal 4. Understanding of Ethics Research Guide: Patterns and Practice. a. Client-Lawyer Relationship (Competence Contemporary Legal Education Series. The and Confidentiality) Michie Company, Law Publishers. Virgina, 1990 th b. Client-Lawyer Relationship (Agency, 2. Robert C. Berring, Finding the Law. 11 Ed. Fiduciary, Loyalty, Diligence, Information, West Group, 1999. Advice, Autonomy, Termination of Service) 3. Alan L. Dworsky, The Little Book on Legal c. Interference with Relationship/ Improper Writing. 1992. Acquisition of Confidentiality 4. Marjorie D. Rombauer, Legal Problem Solving d. Financing Legal Services Analysis, Research and Writing, West Publication, e. Lawyer Client Conflicts USA., 1983 f. Advocacy Ethics (Confidentiality and Truth) Professional Ethics part g. Advocacy Ethics (Falsity, Literal Truth, 1. Gillers, Regulation of Lawyers: Problems of Frivolity, Abuse) Law and Ethics; 5th Ed. Aspen 1998. h. Negotiation 2. John S. Dzienkowski, Professional Representation i. Quality Control (Controls and Limits on Standard, Rules and Statements, West Publishing Practice) Com., (1995-96) j. Quality Control (Malpractice and Liability) 3. Crystal, Introduction to Professional k. Quality Control ( Lay Involvement/ Ancillary Responsibility, Aspen 1998. Business) 4. Freedman, Understanding Ethics, Mathew 5. Professional Responsibility & Ethics in Bender 1990. Public Practice 5. D.S.R. Maynerhi, Legal Research Methodology. 6. Professional Responsibility in Corporate 1997 Pioneer.Books Practice 6. Legal , (Legal Research, (Collection of Articles) 7. Tax Lawyering and Professional 1985, Indian Law Institute. Responsibility 7. Wolfram, Modern Legal Ethics, West, 1986. 8. Judicial Conduct of Lawyers: Lawyers 8. Elizabeth Dvorkin, Jack Himmelstein & Howard Responsibility as an Officer of the Court. Lesnick, Becoming a Lawyer: A Humanistic 9. Gender and Juvenile justice and Legal Perspective on Legal Education and Professional Responsibility. Professionalism. 1981, West Publishing Company. 10. Exploring Patterns of Thinking: 9. Constitution of the International Bar a. Reason and Experience Association. b. The Profession of the Law. 10. Constitution of the Law Asia. c. Polarities and Paradox 11. Constitution of SAARC Law. 11. State of professional ethics in South Asia 12. Nepal Bar Council Act and Regulations, 2051 12. Importance of Clinical Legal Education 13. V.K.V. Krishna Swami Aiyer, Professional in promoting professional responsibilities Conducts and Advocacy. of lawyers in South Asia 14. Hahn & Elizabeth A. Stanko, Judge, Lawyer, Victim and Thief, Northeastern Nicole University Press (DATE) Recommended Books: 15. H.R. Bhardwaj, Law, Lawyers and Judges, Legal Research Part Konark Publishers (DATE)

8) ldl;n tof/L bjfgL] ( CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION EFFECTIVE LEGAL WRITING CIVIL CASE ) Objectives Contents - To familiarize students about basic ideas of legal 1. Grammar and Meaning writing, a. Some Definitions of Grammatical Terms - To help them build skills of effective b. Punctuation communication through writing, which consists · When to Use a Comma of systematic farming of issues and proper · When to Use a Semi-Colon language, and · When to Use a Colon - To build practical experience of students through · When Use a Dash Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) exercise of simulation.

40 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. · When to Use a Possessive Apostrophe n. Prefer Chronological Development · When to Use a Hyphen o. Use Logical Development · When and Where to Use Question Marks 6. Writing Reasoning · How to Recognize and Punctuate a. Placing Facts into Fact Categories Relative Clauses b. Using Fact Categories in Legal Analysis 2. Formation of Sentence c. Writing a Case Analysis 3. Formation of Paragraph d. Analoging a. Paragraph Development According to Topics e. Synthesizing b. Definition 7. Drafting of Commercial and Corporate c. Classification Documents d. Process 8. Drafting of Litigation Documents and e. Illustration Practical Exercises f. Cause and Effect a. Civil and Criminal Cases will be Given Each g. Comparison and Contrast Year Differently h. Induction b. Students will have to Complete One Case in Each of Civil and Criminal Case i. Deduction c. Facilitation of Drafting will be Associated 4. Formation of Block of Paragraphs with Clinical Work a. Facts Group (Definition, Analysis and d. Student will present their Case in Simulation Conclusion) Courtpresided over by a Panel b. Law Groups (Definition, Analysis and e. Students must work under guidance of Conclusion) lawyers in assigned law firms c. Analysis Groups (Definition, Description and Conclusion) Recommended Books 5. Legal Writing Styles 1. Gaynendra Bahadur Shrestha, Procedural a. Writing It Clearly Law, Pairavi Prakashan (Nepali) b. Use Periodic Sentences Cautiously, Vary Your 2. Gretrude Block, Effective Legal Writing, Sentence Structure 1992,Foundation Press. c. Use Connectors Carefully 3. Judicial Administration Act d. Language as Connectors 4. Muluki Ain, Adalati Bandobasta Ko Mahal e. Commas as Connectors 5. Nepal Kanoon Patrikas, Supreme Court of f. Replace Vague Connecting Words With Nepal Specific Words 6. Rebati Raman Khanal, Mashuda Bidhi, Saja g. Say it affirmatively Prakashan (Nepali) h. Use Expletives Sparingly 7. Summary Procedure Act, 2028 i. Put Modifiers where they Belong 8. Supreme (2049), Appellate (2048) and j. Avoid Archaic Language District Court (2052) Regulations k. Don’t Make Impossible Comparisons 9. lgod ;+u|x Ps kl/ro -d"n bkmf;lxt_ 1fOGb|axfb'/ l. Make General Assertions First >]i7, k}/jL k|sfzg, sf7df8f}+ -@)%^_ m. Put Your Ideas into Appropriate Order 9) Clinical Work: Advocacy Service to Community (Outreach Programme)

Objectives This practical course is expected to: of, and impression on, legal profession in - Expose students to the ground reality of awareness empowerment of people about law among the people; 3. Social Justice mission and participation of - Prepare students work for building legal awareness lawyers of people; 4. Democracy and contribution of lawyers in its - Help build civic sense among the people. strengthening: Workshops followed by outreach program. Contents a. Students will place themselves in a 1. Concept of Social Engineering community for works and conduct legal awareness program for a period of one month 2. Responsibility of lawyers towards community:

under supervision of faculties Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Workshops followed by research work on impact 41 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. b. Students will help local people to develop 3. District Court Regulation strategies to legally empower community 4. H.K. Wolf, P.R. Pant, Social Science Research based organizations such as community and Thesis Writing, 4th ed., Buddha Academic forestry group, irrigation users’ groups etc. Publishers, Kathmandu, 2005 c. Students will prepare critical reports on their 5. Judical Administration Act, 2047 works for evaluation of their performance 6. Law of Evidence, 2031 5. Law and development: Role of lawyers to 7. Muluki Ain, 2020 promote development: Workshops followed by 8. Paralegal Manual, CeLRRd presentations. 9. Prof. Nomita Aggarwal, Jurisprudence, 7th ed. Central Law Publication, India, 2008. Recommended Books: 10. Research Report conducted by KSL student in 1. Appelate Court Regulation the comments 2. Bonita, Rebortb and Linda. L. Schlueter: Legal 11. State Cases Act, 2049 Research Guide: Patterns and Practice. 12. Supreme Court Regulation Contemporary Legal Education Series. The Michies Company. Law Publisher, Vergina

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234B.A. LL.B. Fourth Year

1) Clinical Work: Community Outreach and Rural Law Advocacy Service Objectives 6. Upon return, the students must present a The principal objectives of the program are: comprehensive report.  To expose students to the actual problems of Recommended books marginalized and vulnerable groups 1. D. Lake Rumsey, Master Advocates' Hand book,  To help students in practically expedienceing the The National Institute for Trial Advocacy Inc. significance of law as a social engineering by 1986. making them apply laws in resolution of 2. Deborah L. Rhode, David Luban, The Foundation problems; and Press Inc. New York 1995.  To increase the social responsiveness of law 3. Dr. Yubaraj Sangroula, Jurisprudence, 1st ed. students as prospective lawyers and promote Kathmandu School of Law, 2010. ethics to defend social justice 4. Draft Criminal Procedures Code of Nepal 5. H.K. Wolf, P.R. Pant, Social Science Research Contents and Thesis Writing, 4th ed., Buddha Academic 1. In the very outset of the academic year, Publishers, Kathmandu, 2005 students shall be required to place themselves 6. Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 in remote rural areas for a period of two 7. John T. Noonan, JR., Richard W. Painter, months. Professional and Personal Responsibilities of the 2. The students must engage in conducting legal Lawyer, The Foundation Press Inc. New York, 1997. literacy classes for higher and secondary school 8. Legal Research Guide – Bonita Reburt and Linda. students on human rights, constitution, L. Schlueter, Patterms and Prectice Contemporary criminal procedure and laws relating to Legal Education Searies. The Michie Company property and family Law Publisher, Vergnia, 1990. 3. The students must conduct an empirical study 9. P.J. Fitzgerald, Salmond on Jurisprudence, 12 :th ed., on 'role and impact of laws in the life of Universal Law Publishing Pvt. Ltd., India, 2004. people'. 10. Prof. Nomita Aggarwal, Jurisprudence, 7th ed. 4. The students must reveal the 'problems of laws Central Law Publication, India, 2008. relating to distribution of resources, participation 11. Ronald D. Rotunda, Professional Responsibility, in public affairs, gender, social diversity and 5th ed., West Group A Thomson Company, 2001. exclusion and poverty and deprivation. 12. Therse L. Baker, Doing Social Research, 3rd ed., 5. The student should relate their study with the McGraw-Hill, 1993 'subject of advanced jurisprudence', and must 13. Thomas A Mauet, Warren D. Wolfson, Materials investigate the relevance of western nd jurisprudence with regard to the problems of in Trial Advocacy, 2 ed., Little Brown and rural villages. Company, 1987. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

42 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

2) Advanced Jurisprudence

Objectives c. Theories on Determination of Law by Objective of this course are: Sociological Forces - To introduce students the Classical Legal Thoughts  Theory of Conflicting Interest: Ihering and their Applicability in order to address the  Theory of Living Law: Erlich contemporary legal problems,  Theory of Social Engineering: Roscoe - To develop critical understanding of modern Pound concepts of jurisprudence,  Theory of Social Interdependence: Leon - To expose contemporary approaches of Dugit jurisprudence, and  Theory of Law as a Superstructure of - To prepare students to interpret laws of Nepal in Economic System: Karl Marx accordance with the need of the time. d. Theories of Determination of Law by Judicial Process: Contents  American Realism: Justice Holmes 1. Legal Problems of Developing  Scandinavian Realism: Hangerstrome Countries, With Emphasis on Nepalese  Application of Realism in Nepal Situation  Realism vs. Judicial Activism a. Law and Societal Diversity: Representation 3. Recent Issues and Trends of Jurisprudence of Interest Groups (Minorities, Women, a. Development and Law: Theories of Children, Aged, Disabled, Backward Class and Jurisprudence Community etc) in Law Making Process (Participation in Political Process)  Law as an instrument of development and human security: b. Law and Distribution of Resource (Opportunity and Participation in Economic  Security Against Displacement by Development) Development Projects and remedy provided by law c. Cultural Tolerance (Participation in Social Development)  Public interest, social justice and law d. Law in relation to Development vs.  Autonomous Local Self-governance Environment Protection.  Concept of Welfare State and Right to e. Law and Open Market Economy vs. Subsidy Well-being f. Role of law in prevention of Corruption in b. Feminism and Jurisprudence: Good Governance  Gender and Sexual Sensitivity in Law g. Rule of Law, Accountability and  Concept of Gender Equity and Transparency Empowerment of Women h. Problem of Enforcement of Law  Sexual Subordination, Forms of Violence 2. Legal Thoughts against Women with Special Reference to Nepal. a. Theories on Law and Morality:  Economic Subordination of Women,  Analytical School: Bentham and Austin with Special Reference to Nepal  Pure Theory of Law: Kelsen  Legal Status of Women, with Special  Primary and Secondary Rules Theory: Reference to Nepal H.L.A. Hart  Right Relating to Motherhood and  Fuller's Law of Morality Reproductive Health b. Theories on Historical Evolution of Law,  Role of State in Addressing Inequalities- and Patterns of Evolution Policies and Affirmative Actions  Law as a Living Process of Evolution: c. Ethnic Relations and Law Karl Von Savigny (German Historical School)  Intersection of Ethnicity  Comparative Study on Evolution of Legal  Ethnic Groups and Legal Relations Systems: Hennery Maine (British  Laws on Protection of Ethnic Groups Historical School)  State’s Role in Affirmative Actions in  Evolution of Law as a Dialectical Nepal. Process: Hegel.  Law, Science and Technology:  Biological Evolution of Law: Herbert - Interaction between Legal Principles Spancer and Procedures and Scientific Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 43 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Research and Development. Recommended Books - Law Regulating Issues like Cloning, 1. Bhimarjun Acharya, A Misconception on Nepalese DNA Research, Insemination, Plant Legal System and Jurisprudence, 2001, Nepal Law Grafting, Organ Transplantation and Review, Vol. 14, Nepal Law Campus. Biological Weapons 2. Bhimarjun Acharya, Indigeniging the Nepalese - Judicial Assessment of Expert Legal System: Cases for Debate, 2001, Essans on Scientific Evidence; and Compensation Constitutional Law, Vol 34-35, Kathmandu for Damage caused by Scientific 3. Bhimarjun Acharya, System of Alternative Experiments and New Technologies, Dispute Resolution, Nayadoot, Vol. 147, Nepal like Union Carbide in India, Chernobyl Bar Association. Nuclear Break Out. 4. CeLRRd, Baseline Survey on Juvenile Justice 4. Concept of Rights and Correlations System of Nepal, 2010. a. Claims, Power, Liberty and Immunity. 5. CeLRRd, Counter Corruption Legal Framework, b. Concrete and Institutional Rights (Research Document), (2000) c. Rights and Interests 6. David Boucher and Paul Kelly (eds.), Social d. Principle of Utility Justice From Home to Walzer, Rooutledge, e. Protection of Interest of Individual and London (1998). Groups 7. Dr. S.R. Myneni, Jurisprudence (Legal Theory) nd f. Protection of Rights and Interests Created 2 ed, reprint 2007. by International and Regional Human Rights 8. Dr. Yubaraj Sagroula, Jurisprudence: The Philosophy Instruments of Law, 2010; Kathmandu School of Law 5. Concept of Justice 9. George C. Christie, Jurisprudence, West a. Equality and Impartiality Publishing, (1972) b. Access to Fair Justice and Fairness of 10. Julius Stone, Social Dimension of Law and Justice, Procedures Universal Publication, (1999) c. Justice for Offenders and Justice for Victims 11. Julius Stone, The Province and Function of Law, Universal Publication, (1999) d. Distributive vs. Corrective Justice 12. Lon L. Fuller, The Morality of Law e. Mechanism of Distributive Justice with Reference to Nepal 13. Oliver Mendelsohn and Upendra Baxi (eds.), The Rights of Subordinated Peoples, Oxford, Delhi, f. Concept of Judicial Activism and Self- (1996) restraint 14. Prof. Nomita Aggarwal, Jurisprudence (Legal 6. Some Recent Approaches of Jurisprudence Theory), Central Law Publications, Allahabad, a. Cognitivism vs. Non-cognitivism 2008 b. Formalism vs. Pragmatism 15. R.W.M. Dias, Jurisprudence, 5th ed, Aditya Books c. Universalism vs. Cultural Relativism Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi d. Post Modernism 16. Ranjit Bhakta Pradhanang and Kishor Silwal, e. Alternative Lawyering Bidhisastra, Ratnapustak Bhandar 7. Introduction of Modern Institutional 17. The Constitution of Nepal, 2063 Approaches to Justice 18. Tom Campbell, Justice, Humanities Press a. Alternative Dispute Resolution International Inc.,(1988) b. Conflict Resolution Through Negotiation, 19. W. Friedmann, Legal Theory, (1999) Mediation and Arbitration 20. Yubaraj Sangroula – Condemned to Exploitation, c. Justice Through Commissions, i.e. Human Trafficking of Girls and Women, KSL, 2001 Rights Commission, UN Treaty Bodies and 21. o"j/fh ;+u|f}nf, sfg'gzf:q tyf sfg"gsf l;4fGt, sf7df8f}+ :s'n International Tribunals ckm n, @))( -O=;+=_ 3) Contract Law Objectives Contents Objectives of this course are: 1. Introduction  To familiarize students with general a. History of Contract Law principles of Contract Law, and b. Subjective and Objective Theories  To impart a knowledge of comparative and c. Evolution of Contract Law in Nepal critical understanding of the Nepalese and 2 Definition of Contract Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) foreign Laws on Contract. 44 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. a. Meaning of Contract g. Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment b. Essentials of a Valid Contract 14. Quasi-Contract c. Difference between Contract and Agreement a. Meaning of Doctrine of Ouantum Merit. d. Difference between Contract Law & Other b. Nepalese Contract Act's Provision of Quasi Sources of Law Contract 3 Offer and Acceptance 15. Standard Form of Contract (Judicial and a. Meaning of Offer and Acceptance Legislative Initiatives) b. Essential Elements of Offer and Acceptance 16. Contingent Contract c. Rules Regarding Offer and Acceptance a. Rules Regarding Contringent Contract. d. Counter Offer b. Difference between wagering Agreement and e. Communication of Offer and Acceptance Contigent Contract f. Termination of Offer and Acceptance c. Provision of Nepalese Contract Act on Contigent Contract 4 Consideration 17. Agency a. Meaning of Consideration a. Meaning and Features b. Necessity of Consideration b. Creation of Agency c. Types of Consideration c. Authority of Agents d. Adequacy of Consideration  Actual and Apparent 5 Concept of Privity of Contract and Consideration  Express 6. Privity of contract under the law of agency  Implied 7. Capacity to Contract  Emergency a. General Rule d. Termination and Revocation of Agency b. Exceptions e. Sub-Agents and Substituted Agents  Minor f. Duties of the Agent to the Principal, Principal's Duty to the Agent  Unsound Mind g. Effects of Agency on Contracts with Third  Disqualified Persons Person 8. Free Consent h. Criminal Liability of Principal for the Acts a. Needs of Free Consent of Agent b. Factors Vitiating Free Consent and Effect i. Registration of Agency in Nepal  Coercion 18. Bailment and Pledge  Undue Influence a. Bailment  Misrepresentation  Meaning and Features  Fraud  Right and Duties of Bailor  Mistake  Right and Duties of Bailee 9. Void and Voidable Contracts  Right and Duties of Finder of Lost 10. Legality of Objects and Consideration Goods 11. Performance of Contract (Modes, b. Pledge Methods, Place and Time)  Meaning and Features 12. Termination of Contract  Distinction Between Bailment and a. By Performance Pledge b. By Operation of Law  Right and Duties of Pawner and Pawnee c. By Breach  Pledge by Non Owner d. By Agreement 19. Indemnity and Guarantee e. By Impossibility of Performance/Doctrine a. Indemnity of Frustration  Meaning and Nature 13. Remedies for Breach of Contract  Right and Duties of Indemnfier and a. Damages Indemnity-Holder b. Restitution b. Guarantee c. Injunction  Meaning and Nature d. Specific Performance  Types e. Quantum Merit  Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Surety f. Arbitration Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 45 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.  Discharge of Surety g. Carriage by Air c. Difference Between Indemnity and h. Air Carries Liability Guarantee 23. Arbitration 20. Sale of Goods a. Meaning and essentials of valid arbitration a. Meaning and Nature b. Who can refer dispute to arbitration b. Types of Goods c. Award c. Contract of Sale of Goods : Sale and d. The Provision relating to Nepal Arbitration Agreement to Sale; Conditions and Act Warranties Recommended Books d. Transfer of Property and Transfer of Title 1. Anson's Law of Contract, 28th ed., 2002 e. Rights and Duties of Seller and Buyer 2. Ashish Adhikari and Sudeep Gautam, Business f. Rights of the Unpaid Seller Law in Nepal, 1st ed. Dhaulagari Books and 21. Partnership Stationary, 2006 a. Meaning and Nature of Partnership 3. Avtar Singh, Law of Contract and specific Realief, b. Relations of Partnership to One Another Dastern Book Company Lacknow, 8th edition, c. Relations of Partners to Third Parties Reprinted, 2004 d. Incoming and Outgoing Partner 4. Pollock and Mulla on Indian Contract Law (Vol 1 and 2) 12th edition, 2001 e. Dissolution of a Firm 5. Satya Narayan Kalika, Business Law, 1st edition, f. Registration of Firm. 2004 22. Law of Carriage a. Meaning and Nature Acts b. Types of Carriers 1. Arbitration Act, 2055 BS c. Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Carries 2. Contract Act, 2056 BS d. Charter Party 3. Nepal Agency Act, 2014 BS e. Contract of Affreightment 4. Partnership Act, 2020 BS f. Bill of lading

4) Company Law

Objectives f. Profit not distributing Company Objectives of this course are: 4. History of Company  To provide students with understanding of a. Development of Company Law in England the basic concept, principles, features and b. Development of Company in Nepal functions of Company.  Primary Stage (Company Act 1994 B.S.)  To familiarize them with the legal provisions  Medieval Stage (Company Act mentioned in the Company Law of Nepal. 2007 B. S.) Modern Stage (Company Act 2021, 2053 Contents  & 2063 B.S.) 1. Introduction 5. Incorporation of Company a. Concept and Meaning a. Memorandum of Association 2. Features of Company  Elements of Memorandum a. Legal Personality 6. Articles of Association b. Perpetual Succession  Elements of Articles c. Limited Liability c. Amendment of Memorandum and Articles d. Exception of legal personality (Lifting the d. Unanimous Agreement corporate veil) e. Certificate of Registration/ Incorporation e. Distinction between proprietorship, f. Pre-Incorporation of Agreement partnership and company 7. Capital 3. Types of Company a. Shares  Types a. Public Limited Company  Allotments b. Private Limited Company  Transfer c. Government Company  Buy-back of Shares d. Foreign Companies b. Debentures

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) e. Holding and Subsidiary Company c. Dividends 46 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. d. Prospectus b. Liquidators 8. Organs of the Company  Appointment a. Board of Directors  Powers  Meetings  Functions  Powers  Duties  Functions  Liabilities  Duties/ Obligations 17. Controls - Fiduciary a. Control of Shareholders over the Management - Statutory b. Control of Government over the Management - Duty of Care and Skill c. Control by Registrar over the Management.  Liabilities d. Control by Company Law Board over the  Limitations Management  Immunities 18. Accounts and Audit b. General Meeting a. Accounts - Meetings - Preparation of Annual Accounts - Types - Preparation of Profit and Loss - Power and Importance of General Accounts Meeting - Preparation of Balance Sheets - Notice of General Meeting - Rights of Shareholders and Liabilities - Validity of General Meeting of Company Relating to Accounts - Special and General Resolution - Liabilities Relating to Accounts and - Proxies Audit - Liabilities of Directors Relating to - Accounts of Holding and Foreign General Meeting Companies - Companies Liabilities Relating to b. Audit General Meeting Types - Shareholders Rights Relating to - Statutory General Meeting - Internal c. Relation between Shareholders, Directors - Cost and the Company - Social 9. Amalgamation - Special a. Merger c. Auditor b. Take Over - Appointment 10. Corporate Governance and Corporate - Powers and Duties Social Responsibilities - Legal Position a. Theories and Practices - Qualification b. Development - Liabilities and Prosecution c. Nepalese Legal Provision 12. Insolvency Recommended Books a. Concept 1. Avatar Singh: Company Law, 15th edition,2007, b. Nepalese Legal Provision Eastern Book Company, India 13. Regulatory Bodies over the Companies 2. Bharat Raj Upreti, Company Law (Nepali a. Company Registrar Office Version),2nd edition, 2064 B.S., Kanun Anusandhan b. Company Board tatha Bikas Forum(FREEDEAL) c. Inland Revenue Office 3. Black’s Law Dictionary, 7th Edition (1999) d. Court 4. Davies Paul L., Gower and Davies’ Principles 12. Insider Dealing of Modern Company Law, 7th Ed., Sweet and 13. Oppression and Mismanagement Maxwell, London (2003) 14. Concept of Multinational Companies and 5. Morse Geoffrey, Charlesworth and Morse: Operational Provision Company Law, 15th Ed., Sweet and 15. Criminal Liabilities Maxwell(1996) a. Company 6. Nepal Kanoon Patrika , Supreme Court of Nepal b. Directors 16. Winding up 7. Shanker Kumar Shrestha, Dictionary of Law a. Modes of Winding Up and Justice, 2004 edition, Pairavi Prakashan  Voluntary 8. The Companies Act 2063 B.S., Nepal  Compulsory 9. The Insolvency Act 2063 B.S., Nepal  Order of the Court 10. The Securities Act, 2063 B.S., Nepal Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

47 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

5) Administrative Law 5) Company Law Objectives e. Others ( Forest, Land, Police etc) Objectives of this course are: 9. Principles of Natural Justice - To expose students to basic concepts and a. Doctrine of Bias/Fair Hearing principles of Administrative Law, b. Audi Alterm Partem - To help them understand the role of c. Reasoned Decision Administrative Law in promotion of rule of law d. Due Process and good governance, and 10. Ombudsman - To let them know about processes and procedures a. Introduction of Quasi Judicial Bodies. b. Nature, Scope and Functions c. Complaints Handling Contents d. Investigation and Decision 1. Introduction e. Prevention of Corruption and Commission a. Meaning of Administrative Law for Investigation of Abuse of Authority. b. Nature, Scope and Sources of Administrative - Functions, Authorities and Power Law Delegation c. Importance of Administrative Law 11. Public Undertakings 2. Development of Administrative Law a. Reasons for Establishment a. Development of Administrative Law b. Types and Functions b. Rule of Law/ Droit Administrative c. Controls Mechanisms c. Separation of Power and Check and Balance d. Concept of Privatization 3. Classification of Administrative Power/ 12. Supreme Court’s Role in Development of Action Administrative Law in Nepal a. Need of Classification b. Legislative Power Recommended Books c. Administrative Power 1. Civil Service Act and Regulations d. Judicial Power/Quasi Judicial Power 2. Commission of the Investigation of Abuse of 4. Delegated Legislation Authority Act, 2048 a. Definition, Scope and Forms of Delegated 3. D.D.Basu, Comparative Administrative Law, 19th Legislation ed., 2006, Wadhwa & Company b. Reasons for the Growth of Delegated 4. Income Tax Act and Regulations Legislation 5. Judicial Administrative Act c. Limitation on Delegated Legislation 6. Keshav Pandey, Administrative Law, Second d. Sub Delegation Edition, 2056, Pub. by Ramesh Silwal. 5. Control of Delegated Legislation. 7. Local Administrative Act and Regulations a. Reasons for Control 8. Local Self Governance Act and Regulations, b. Constitutional and Parliamentary Control 2055/56  Judicial Control 9. M.P. Jain & S.N. Jain, Principles of Administrative  Other Control Mechanisms Law, Wadhwa and Company, Naypur, 4th Edition, 6. Administrative Discretion Reprint, 2003 7. Administrative Adjudication 10. Mangal Krishna Shrestha, Public Administrative a. Reasons for Growth in Nepal 11. Panl Jackson & Patricia Leopold Constitutional b. Structure and Procedure of Quasi Judicial th Bodies & Administrative Law 8 ed. 2001, Sweet & Maxwell c. Control Over Administrative Adjudication 12. Research Report on Counter Corruption Legal 8. Quasi Judicial bodies Framework, CeLRRd/TAF 2000. a. Administrative Court 13. W.R. Wade & C.F. Forsyth, Administrative Law, b. Revenue Tribunal 9th edition Publication by Oxford University c. District Administrative Office Press, Delhi d. Local Authorities Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

48 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

6) ldl;n tof/L  kmfhbf/L} Clinical Legal Education: Effective Legal Writing (Criminal Cases)

Objectives f. Replace Vague Connecting Words With Objectives of the course are : Specific Words  To familiarize students with basic ideas of legal g. Say it affirmatively writing relating to criminal case, h. Use Expletives Sparingly  To help them build skills of effective i. Put Modifiers where they Belong communication through writing, which consists j. Avoid Archaic Language of systematic farming of issues and proper k. Don’t Make Impossible Comparisons language, and l. Make General Assertions First  To build practical experience of students through m. Put Your Ideas into Appropriate Order exercise of simulation. n. Prefer Chronological Development o. Use Logical Development Contents D.. Writing Reasoning 1. Grammar and Meaning a. Placing Facts into Fact Categories a. Some Definitions of Grammatical Terms b. Using Fact Categories in Legal Analysis b. Punctuation c. Writing a Case Analysis  When to Use a Comma d. Analoging  When to Use a Semi-Colon e. Synthesizing  When to Use a Colon 7. Drafting of Commercial and Corporate  When Use a Dash Documents  When to Use a Possessive Apostrophe 8. Drafting of Litigation Documents and  When to Use a Hyphen Practical Exercises  When and Where to Use Question Marks a. Civil and Criminal Cases will be Given Each  How to Recognize and Punctuate Year Differently Relative Clauses b. Students will have to Complete One Case in 2. Formation of Sentence Each of Civil and Criminal Case 3. Formation of Paragraph c. Facilitation of Drafting will be Associated a. Paragraph Development According to Topics with Clinical Work b. Definition d. Student will present their Case in Simulation c. Classification Courtpresided over by a Panel d. Process e. Students must work under guidance of e. Illustration lawyers in assigned law firms f. Cause and Effect g. Comparison and Contrast Recommended Books h. Induction 1. Gaynendra Bahadur Shrestha, Procedural Law, Pairavi Prakashan (Nepali) i. Deduction 2. Gretrude Block, Effective Legal Writing, 1992, 4. Formation of Block of Paragraphs Foundation Press. a. Facts Group (Definition, Analysis and 3. Judicial Administration Act Conclusion) 4. Muluki Ain, Adalati Bandobasta Ko Mahal b. Law Groups (Definition, Analysis and Conclusion) 5. Rebati Raman Khanal, Mashuda Bidhi, Saja Prakashan (Nepali) c. Analysis Groups (Definition, Description and Conclusion) 6. State Cases Act 5. Legal Writing Styles 7. Summary Procedure Act a. Writing It Clearly 8. Supreme, Appellate and District Court Regulations b. Use Periodic Sentences Cautiously, Vary Your Sentence Structure c. Use Connectors Carefully d. Language as Connectors e. Commas as Connectors Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

49 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

7. Criminal Law Group 7.1) Forensic Science and Medical Jurisprudence

Objectives d. Death Due to Cold and Heat Objectives of this course are: e. Death Due to Electrocution and Lightening  To acquient students with jurisprudence of f. Death Due to Burn Injuries forensic evidence in trial of cases, and g. Death Due to Sharp-edged Weapons  To develop skill of utilizing such evidence in the h. Death Due to Mechanical Violence court of law. (Ammunition, Gunshot) 5. Estimation of Time of Death Alvor-Mortis, Contents Germination, Effects 1. Introduction 6. Medico Legal Aspects of Wounds and a. History and Development of Forensic Injuries Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence a. Introduction of Injuries and Wounds and b. Status of Forensic Medicine and Science in Their Medico-legal Aspect Nepal b. Kinds of Injuries and Wounds c. Theories of Forensic Science - Contact and c. Determination of Age Exchange Principle, Principle of d. Gravity of Injuries and Cause of Death Due Individuality to Injuries d. Scientific Methods and Legal Aspects of e. Ante-mortem and Post-mortem Injuries Forensic Science f. Difference Between Suicidal, Homicidal and 2. Scientific Basis of Criminal Investigation Accidental Wounds and Personal Identification 7. Accident a. Importance of Physical Evidence in Criminal a. Traffic Accident - Cause and Symptoms Investigation and Trial (including chain of b. Aircraft Accident – Cause and Symptoms the custody of physical evidence) 8. Virginity, Pregnancy and Delivery b. Personal Identity – Race, Age, Sex, Appearance, Condition a. Sign of Virginity and Pregnancy c. Accessories of Personal Identity – Hair, b. Presumptive and Probable Signs Tattoo Mark, Blood Groups, DNA Profile c. Biochemical Tests for Pregnancy etc. d. Delivery d. Essentials of Criminal Investigation – Crime e. Sign of Recent and Remote Delivery in Living Scene Examination , Physical Evidence and Dead Collection 9. Sexual Offence 3. Post-mortem (Autopsy) Examination a. Rape a. Introduction of Body Parts  Examination of Victim b. Objectives and Rules of Post-mortem  Examination of Accused c. External Examination  Medico Legal Question in Rape Case d. Internal Examination  Sex Related Homicides and Sadism e. Cause of Death (Where Death is in  Identification and Individualization of Doubtful) Vaginal Swab and Semen Stains f. Examination of Decomposed Bodies b. Unnatural Sexual Offence (Homosexuality, g. Examination of Mutilated Bodies, Parts and Lesbianism, Bestiality) Fragments c. Abortion h. Examination of Bones  i Classification 4. Cause of Death and Its Importance in  ii. Spontaneous Abortion Criminal Justice System  iii. Therapeutic Abortion Cause, Immediate Effect, General Observation,  iv. Evidence of Abortion Symptoms of the following: 10. Impotence, Sterility and Artificial a. Exhumation, Insemination b. Asphyxia (Hanging, Strangulation, 11. Insanity and Criminal Liability Drowning and Suffocation) a. Terms Often Used in Evidence

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) c. Starvation b. Classification of Mental Diseases 50 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. c. Functional Insanity or Psychosis c. Collection of Blood for Paternity Testing d. Depressive Illness d. Red Cell Antigens, Isoenzymes, HLA System e. Schizophrenia and DNA Typing f. Psychosis Associated with Organic Diseases 17. Expert Opining and Testimony g. The Development of McMaughten Rule to Hingels Test Recommended Text Books 12. Toxicology 1. A. Jay Chapman MD, Death of Deduction, a. Medico-Legal Aspect of Toxicology Kathmandu, 2001 b. Analytical Aspect of Poisons 2. Adrian Keane, The Modern of Evidence, 6th ed.  Principles of Forensic Toxicology Oxford University Press, 2006.  Nature of Poison and Symptoms 3. Bernard Knight, Lawyer's Guide to forensic medicine, Law Man (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2001  Definition and Classification of Poisons 4. BR Sharma, Fire arms in Criminal Investigation  Analytical Requirements and Significance & Trials 3rd ed. Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. of Analysis Ltd., 2002  Comparative Standard of Analytical 5. Criminal Investigation, Swan Son 8th Ed., 2003 Technique 6. Disputed Documents Examination & Finger Print 13. Forensic Identification of Controlled Identification – 5th ed. The Law Book co. H.R. Drugs Hardless's 1997 a. General Concept of Drugs of Abuse – 7. Eric D. Green, Charles R. Nesson, Problems, Cases Narcotic, Psychotropic, Sedative, Stimulant, and Materials on Evidence, 2nd ed. Little Brown Tranquilizer, Hallucinogen etc. and Company, 1994. b. Reliability of Analytical Methods (Field 8. Ezas Ahmad Medical Evidence 1996, Ashoka Law Tests, Chemical Tests and Instrumental House, India, 1996 Methods) in Identification and Quantification 9. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation of Trial 14. Forensic Application of Physical Evidence 4th edition Universal Law Publishing, 2005 a. Glass and Paints b. Hair and Fiber 10. Modi’s Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology, c. Arson and Explosives 22nd Ed. Butterworths, India, 1999 rd d. Blood and Body Fluids 11. Modis' Mecial Jurisprudence of Toxicology 22 e. Marks and Impressions ed. – Butter worths, 1999 f. Fire Arms 12. Modis' Mecial Jurisprudence of Toxicology 2nd g. Soil ed. Moitra & Kaushal Unic Law Publishers, 2001 15. Questioned Document 13. R.A. GREGRY, Scientific Identification of a. Handwriting and Handprint Identification disputed documents finger prints and ballistics, b. Forgery and Disguise Eastern Book Co., 1984 c. Alteration and Addition 14. Richard Saferstein, Criminalistc: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 1995 d. Ink Comparison and Dating 15. Samuel Smith, Atlas of Human Body, Medical e. Paper Comparison and Dating Legal Guide, Medical Jurisprudence 2000. 16. Paternity Testing 16. Wilson R. Harrison, Suspect Document, Their a. Introduction and History Scientific Examination, Universal Law b. Basic Genetics and Population Genetics Publishing, 2003

7.2) Criminology and Penology

Objectives problems relating to prison system and explore Objectives of this course are: alternatives to prison system, and  To provide theoretical base of crime and  To evaluate other systems of punishment criminality and explore theories of criminal including fine and reparation by the offender. behavior,  To identify the problems of juvenile and critically Contents assess measures to prevent juvenile delinquency, 1. Introduction and step taken by the government for the welfare a. Definition and Classification of Crime and of the juveniles, Criminals  To critically assess theories of punishment in the b. Modern Views on Crime and Criminals

context of Nepalese sentencing policy, identify c. Study Methods of criminology Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

51 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 2. Schools of Criminology c. Welfare Program in Favor of Juvenile a. Pre-classical Children (welfare committee, Institutes b. Classical and Neo-classical dealing with orphan institutes dealing with c. Positive Disables.) 3. Theory of Criminology d. Modern Approach to deal with Juvenile a. The Concept of Positivism - Lombroso, Delinquency – (Reformatory home, Garafalo and Ferri Probation, Boarstle Institute, After Care b. Chromosome Theory Program, Juvenile Court, Diverson, Basic c. Mental Testers Theory (Feeble Minded Provisions of CRC) Theory) 14. Victimology d. Psycho-analysis Theory a. Victim’s right to help know the progress of e. Phrenology and Crime prosecution, 4. Crime and Economy b. Compensation a. Economic Approach to Crime c. Rehabilitation in Society b. Marxist Approach to Crime – The socialist d. The existing legal provision in favor of Theory of Crime victim. c. White Collar Crime (Privilege Class Crime) e. Types of Victim- Direct Victim, Indirect 5. Sociological School Victim, Socio-Economic Victim, Torture a. Social Disorganization Theory Victim b. Anomie Theory 15. The Current Crime Trend in Nepal c. Differential Association Theory (Sutherland) d. Environmental Theory Recommended Books e. Multiple Causation Theory 1. Attorney General Office Annual Report f. Geographical Theory 2. Baseline Survey on Juvenile Justice System in 6. General Causes of Crime Nepal, 2011, CeLRRd a. Family Condition 3. Daniel J. Curran and Claire M. Renzetti, The b. School Condition Theories of Crime, USA, 1994 c. Mass Media and Racism and Gender 4. Don C. Gibbons, Society, Crime and Criminal Differences Careers: An Introduction to Criminology, 3rd ed. 7. Theories of Punishment Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New 8. Traditional Style of Punishment Delhi, 1973 a. Capital Punishment 5. Dr. Shankar Kumar Shrestha, A Steps Towards b. Corporal Punishment Victim Justice System, Nepal, 2001 c. Banishment and Transportation 6. Edited by John Muncie etal., Criminological d. Social Disgrace Perspective, lst ed., Sage Publications, 1996 9. The prison System 7. George B. Vold and Thomas J. Bernard, Theoretical a. Advantage and Disadvantage of Prison Criminology, 3rd ed. Oxford University Press, 1986 System 8. Henry W. Mannle and J. David Hirschel, b. Histocial Deveolpment of Prison System Fundamentals of Criminology, 2nd ed. Prentice c. Nepalese Prison System - Reformation in Hall, 1988 Prison System 9. Katherine S. Williams, Textbook on Criminology, 10. Re-socialization of Offender 4th ed. Oxford University Press, 2002 a. Token economy therapy 10. Larry Siegel, Criminology, 7th ed. Wadsworth, b. Psycho Therapy USA, 2000 c. Environmental Therapy 11. Prof. M. P. Acharya, Aparadha Shastra, Ratna d. After care Program Pustak Bhandar, Kathmandy, 2057 e. Conviction Spent Order 12. Prof. Madhav Prasad Acharya, Ganesh Bdr. 11. Alternative to Prison System Bhattarai, Criminology, Penology, Lumbini a. Parole Publication, Kathmandu, 2068 b. Probation 13. Ronald L. Akers, Criminological Theories, 3rd ed. c. Suspended Sentence Roxbury Publishing Company, Los Angles , d. Release for work California, 2000 e. Open prison 14. Sue Titus Reid, Crime and Criminology, 8th ed. f. Community Service McGraw- Hill, 1996 g. Fine 15. Sutherland and Cressey, Principles of Criminology, 12. Sentencing Policy of The court 5th ed. 1955 13. Crime and Juvenile Delinquency 16. Werner J. Einstadter etal, Criminological Theory: a. Juvenile Delinquency An Analysis of its Underlying Assumptions, 2nd b. Differences between Crime and Juvenile ed. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Inc. 2006 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Delinquency 52 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 17. 8f= z+s/ s'df/ >]i7, kLl8t ljlwzf:q, k}/jL k|sfzg sf7df8f}+ 19. sf/fuf/ ;'wf/ ;ldltsf] k|ltj]bg k|yd ;+:s/0f, @)^@ 20. afnaflnsf ;DaGwL P]g, @)$* 18. dfwj k|;fb cfrfo{, ck/fw zf:q, t];|f] ;+:s/0f @)$%, /Tg 21. sf/fuf/ P]g, @)!( k':ts eG8f/ 22. sf/fuf/ lgodfjnL, @)@)

8. Business Law Group 8.1) Banking and Insurance Law

Objectives a. Investment Policy of Banks : Aims and Objectives of this course are: Objectives, Procedure for Investment, Manual for Investment.  To familiarize students with general concepts, process, principles and theoretical knowledge of b. Traditional Vs. Modern Banking Banking and Insurance systems, and c. NRB Control on Lending and Investment  To provide them with advance knowledge on Functions Nepalese banking and insurance laws, rules and d. Types of Securities regulations. e. Natures of Securities 5. Negotiable Instruments Contents a. Features of Negotiable Instruments Part-A- Banking Law b. Types of Negotiable Instruments 1. Evolution of Banking : c. Endorsement of Negotiable Instruments a. Definition of Bank d. Presentation and Acceptance b. Origin of the Concept of Banking e. Dishonor of Negotiable Instruments c. Evolution of Banking System in Nepal f. Noting and Protesting d. Classification of Banks : Functional and 6. Banks and Its Customers Operational a. Individual, Minor, Illiterate, Lunatic, Joint e. Structural or Organizational Classification of Account, Executors and Administrators, Banks Proprietorship, Customers Attorney, f. Banks in Public Sector Partnership, Government Agency, Corporate g. Private Sector Banking Body, Non Resident. h. Co-operative Banking 7. Banks in Nepal i. Incorporation of Banks (Procedures) a. Commercial Bank 2. Functions of Banking b. Agriculture Development Bank a. Primary Function of Banking c. Development Bank  Accounts d. Joint Venture Bank  Loan and Advance e. Cooperative Bank  Guarantees 8. Central Bank  Fund Transformation and Remittance a. Nepal Rastra Bank b. Secondary Functions b. Organization and Main Functions of NRB c. Credit Cards, Stock Investment, Safe Deposit 9. Financial Institutions Vault, Safe Custody, Pension Payment, Mutual Arrangement Schemes. a. Concept 3. Opening and Operation of Accounts b. Banking Service Provided by Financial Institutions a. Types of Accounts c. Situation of Financial Institution in Nepal b. Procedure for Opening of Accounts 10. a. Good Governance c. Closer of Accounts b. Capital Adequacy d. Appointment of Nominees, and Succession to Accounts c. Monetary policy of Nepal Rastra Bank e. Methods of Remittance d. Public debt 4. Lending and Investment Function of Bank e. Loan recovery procedure Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

53 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. f. Inspection and supervision e. Payment of Re- Insurance Premium 11. International Monetary Fund f. Re-Insurance Recovery,Commission,Profit Part-B- Insurance Law Commission, Duration. etc. 1. Introduction 6. Insurance Intermediaries a. Definition and Nature of Insurance a. Meaning of Intermediaries b. Functions of Insurance b. Provision of Intermediaries on Insurance Acts and Regulations c. Principles of Insurance c. Procedures for Registering as Intermediaries d. Kinds of Insurance (Agents, Surveyor and Brokers) e. Types of Insurance Organization 7 a. Procedure for the claim of insured amount f. Insurance Organization in Nepal b. Discharge Voucher g. Role and Importance of Insurance c. Salvage 2. Insurance Contract (Policy) 8. Disputes of Insurance a. Elements of Insurance Contract a. Disputes Between Insured and Insured b. Subject Matter of Insurance b. Disputes Between Insured, Agents and c. Classification of Insurance Contracts Surveyor 7) d.Effective Duty of Discloser Legal and Writing Non-disclosure and Moot Courtc. Mandates and Powers of Attorney e. Material Facts d. Secrecy f. Effect of Non-Disclosure e. Appropriation of Payment and Set Off g. Burden of Proof f. Concept of Ombudsman h. Indisputable Policies 8. Establishment of an Insurance Company i. Terms and Condition of Policy and Proposal and its Legal Provision Forms 9. Provision for Renewal of Insurance j. Cover Note Companies k. Delivery of the Policy 10. Rights Duties and Powers of Insurance 3. Life Insurance Policy Supervisory Authority a. Definition b. Types Recommended Books c. Formation of Contract Part-A-Banking Law d. Willful Misconduct, Suicide 1. “Bank and Financial Institution Act 2063 BS” e. Amounts Recoverable 2. Agricultural Bank Act, 2024 f. Legal Provisions for Life Insurance Claim 3. Commercial Bank Act, 2031 4. Non-Life Insurance Policy 4. Development Bank Act, 2052 a. Meaning and Types 5. Dr. Mukund Mahajan, Fundamentals of Banking, India b. Major parts of Non-life Insurance: Fire, Marine, Motor, Contractor’s All Risk and 6. Finance Company Act, 2042 Engineering, Aviation and Miscellaneous 7. Nepal Rastra Bank Act c. Contents of Policies d. Underwriting: Meaning, Procedure, Payment Part-B-Insurance Law of Premium, Mode of Payment, Days of 1. Insurance Acts and Rules of Nepal Grace, Refund of Premium 2. John T. Steele, Principles and Practice of 5. Re-insurance Policy Insurance, U.K. London. a. Definition 3. M.N. Mishra, Insurance, Principles and b. Why Re-insurance is needed Practices, India c. Type of Re-insurance 4. R.M. Vats, Laws Relating to Insurance, India d. Claim Procedure for Re- insurance 5. Rastrya Beema Sansthan Act Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

54 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

8.2) International Trade Law and Arbitration

Objectives 6. International Sale and Goods (Liability of Objective of the course are: Saler’s & Buyer’s (Convention &  To familiarize students with the international NCOTERM) trade and arbitration rules and process, 7. Bill of Lading and Airways Bill  To impart knowledge to them of the International trade standards & policy, and Part B: Arbitration  To impart knowledge to them on the UNICITRAL 1. Introduction and meaning of Arbitration and UNCTAD principles and procedures. 2. Importance of Arbitration  To impact knowledge to the major issues of Trade 3. Appointment of Arbitrators and Investment. 4. Powers and Duties of Arbitrators  To tamiliarize to the issues of least developed 5. Revocation of Arbitrator Authority and land locked Counrtires. 6. Arbitration Award 7. International Commercial Arbitration Contents 8. Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards Part A : International Trade (NY Convention 1958) 1. Concept of International Trade Law 9. Provision Related to Nepalese, 2. Growth and Goals of International Trade Madhyasthata Ain (Nepalese Mediation Law Act ) 2055 3. International Instrumentalities for the Regulation and Promotion of International Recommended Books Trade 1. Annual Report UNCTA, WTO, IMF a. GATT/WTO (AOA, SPS, DSB, GATS, TBT and other important agreements) 2. Constitution of NECPA b. UNCTAD 3. DOBSON, Panl, Business Law, Sweet & Maxwel, 1997 c. UNICITRAL 4. Donald A ball et. all, International Business, d. IMF McGraw, Hill, Irwin, 2004 e. WB/ADB 5. Dr Y.P. Pant , Problems and the Development of f. EU Smaller Countries g. SAFTA 6. Gaza, Giorgia, International Commercial h. ASIAN Arbitration i. TIFA 7. Hoyle, S.W., The International Trade j. BRICS 8. Jhon H. Willes, International Business law, 4. Major issues Environments & Transactions, McGraw Hill a. Promotion of Foreign Investment Irwin, 2005. b. Transfer of Technology 9. Joy Cherian , Investment Contract and Arbitration c. Most Favored Nations Treaties 10. Kumar Ingnam, An Introduction to World Trade d. Restrictive Business Practice Organization, Kathmandu School of Law, 2009 e. Price Stabilization and Fair Pricing 11. Lawrence S. Clark et. all, Law & Business the Regulatory Environment, McGraw Hill, inc, 1994 f. Multinational Corporation 12. Leo Diarcy et. all, Schmitthoff’s Export Trade: g. Debt and Balance and Payment The Law & Practice of International Trade, h. Development Aid Sweet & Maxwell, 10th ed, 2000 i. International Bill and Payments 13. Nepal Arbitration Act j. Special Safe Guards Measures 14. Poul Dobson, Charlesworth’s Business Law, Sweet k. Subsidies & Contervailing Measures & Maxwell, 16th ed, 1997 l. Dumping & Anti-dumping Measures 15. R.Devid and T. Popeson, The Law of 5. Rights of Landlocked and Least Developed International Trade : A New Task For National countries Legislation or a New Mercatoria a. Barcelona Convention 16. Russel, Russel on Arbitration b. New-York Convention 17. Schmithoff C. M. (Ed), The Sources of The Law of International Trade Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

55 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

9. Constitutional Law Group 9.1) Law on Good Governance  Policy and Legal Framework of Objectives Marginalized People’s Participation Objectives of this course are:  Judicial Trends  To provide basic knowledge on the modern 4. Transparency and Accountability governance system, and a. Concept of Transparency and Accountability  To make students familiarized with local b. Mechanism of Transparency and governance law of Nepal, and various issues of Accountability good governance, its values and norms. c. Bureaucratic and Political Transparency and Accountability Contents d. Right to Information e. Concept of Free Press vs. Legislative 1. Introduction Limitations a. Meaning and Importance of Law on Good f. Counter Measure for Accountability and Governance Transparency b. Concept of Good Governance 5. Rule of Law c. Development of Good Governance Law a. Component of Rule of Law d. Basic Tenants of Good Governance b. Rule of Law and Good Governance  Transparency 6. Fair and Independent Judiciary  Accountability a. Concept of Fair and Independent Judiciary  Participation  Rule of Law b. Components of Independent Judiciary  Decentralization c. Role of Independent Judiciary in Good  Fair and Independent Judiciary Governance  Civil Society 7. Civil Society e. Challenges of Good Governance in Nepal a. Concept of Civil Society in Modern Context 2. Decentralization in Nepal b. Role of Civil Society in Governance a. Concept of Decentralization – c. Democratization Process and Civil Society Decentralization vs Autonomy 8. Anti-corruption Majors b. Historical Perspective of Decentralization a. Counter Corruption Legal Framework in in Nepal Nepal c. Decentralization in Development Sector b. Judicial Trend to Combat Corruption d. Decentralization in Justice Sector c. Impact of Corruption in Enforcement Rule e. Administrative Decentralization of Law and Fair Justice f. Political Decentralization g. Financial Decentralization Recommended Books h. Decentralization vs. Centralization 1. Civil Service Laws and Regulations, 2049 i. Legal Mechanism of Decentralization & 2050 3. Participation 2. Commission for Investigation of Abuse of a. Concept of Participation (Gender Based Authority Act, 2048 B.S. Participation and Marginalized People 3. Corruption Prevention Act, 2059 Participation) 4. Counter Corruption Legal Framework, b. Gender Based Participation Research Report, CeLRRd/TAF,  Participation in Political Sector Kathmandu, (2000)  Participation in Development Sector 5. Dr. Shastra Dutta Panta, Aspect of Decentralization in Nepal, Sajha Prakashan,  Policy and Legal Framework of Gender Kathmandu, (1989) Participation 6. Dwarika Nath Dhungel and Achyut B.  Judicial Trends Rajbhandary, Introducting Good c. Marginalized People Participation Governance in the Public Administration  Participation in Political Sector of Nepal, (English Version), 2004, Pub. by  Participation in Development Sector CSDG, Lalitpur

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 7. Good Governance Act, 2064 56 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 8. Impact of Corruption in Criminal Justice 10. Local-self Governance Laws and System on Women, CeLRRd/TAF, Regulations, 2055 Kathmandu (2000) 11. Nepal Human Development Report: 9. Kamal Raj Thapa, Good Governance for Poverty Reduction and Governance, 2001, Minimizing the Social Cost of Nepal: A Pub. by UNDP, Pulchowk jurisprudential Study (the Dissertation/ 12. Right to Information Act, 2064 B.S. LL.M. Degree), 2006, AD, submitted to TU, 13. The Interim Constitution 2063 Nepal Law Campus), 2006

9.2) Electoral Law Objectives h. Voting Rights Objective of the course are: 5. Election to the Legislation - To impart knowledge to students about a. Representative Assembly general principles of the law of election b. National Assembly and the provision of constitution relating c. Criteria for Determination of Electoral to election and electoral process, and Constituencies - To acquaint students with various laws 6. Election to the Local Authorities relating to electoral process in Nepal. a. VDC b. Municipalities Contents c. DDC 1. Introduction 7. Legal Provision as to Co-operation, a. Meaning and Importance of Election Law Nominations, By-election and Midterm b. Nature of Election Law Election c. Basic Concept of the Multiparty Election 8. Election Authority and Parliament Election a. Election Commission (Power, Functions and d. Historical Development of Election Law in Duties) Nepal b. Polling Officer (Delegation of Powers and e. Election System and Constitutionalism Functions) 2. Basic Concept/requirements of Election 9. Role of the Political Parties in Election System and Code of Conduct a. Adult Frachise 10. Crime and Punishment b. Electoral College a. Crime and Punishment Relating to Election c. Electoral Constitutneies b. Election Tribunals (Jurisdiction and Trial) d. Recalling representatives 11. Election Observation and Implication e. Voting Rights 12. Election and Referendum 3. Electoral System 13. Concept of Reservation in Election System a. Basic concept of direct and indirect election b. Majoirty System Recommended books  Single Transferable Vote 1. American Electoal Behevior, Michale M. Gant,  List proportional represention (List PR) Norman R. Luttbeg, F.E. Peacock Publishers,  Mixed member proportional (MMP) Inc.  Single non-transferable vote (SNTV) 2. Commission for Determining of Electoral  First Past the Post Constituencies Act  vi. Borda crent (BC) 3. Comparative Electoral Process in South Asia, Nepal South Asia Center, 1999 4. Basic Concept of Election System 4. Corrupt Practices in Election Law, K.C. Sunny, a. Adult Franchise Eastern Book Company, 1996 b. Direct and Indirect Election 5. Democracy and election laws, Anand Ballabh c. Electoral College Kataltiya, Beep & Deep Publication, 2003 d. Majority System and Proportional 6. Election (Crime and Punishment) Laws Representation 7. Election and Governance in Nepal, Lok Raj Baral e. The System of Single Transferable Vote (ed.), Manohar, 2005 f. Electoral Constituencies 8. Election Code of Conduct g. Recalling of Representatives 9. Election Commission Act and Regulations Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 57 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 10. General Election in Nepal 1991, Election 16. Reports of Election Observation Groups Commission, Nepa, 1992 17. Representative Democracy and concept of Free 11. House of Representative Members Election Act and Fair Election, Raisa Ali, Deepak & Deep 12. Local Self Governance Act and Regulations Publication, 1996 13. Nation Dialogue on Affairmative Action and the 18. cGtl/d ;+ljwfg, @)^# electoral System in Nepal, Enabling State 19. k|hftGq lgjf{rg k|0ffnL / k|ltlglwTj , k|f= 8f= jL/]Gb| k|;fb Programme, 2005 ld>, g]kfn bLif0f Pl;of s]Gb|, @)^) 14. National Council Member Election Act 20. ;3Lo+ ;/rgfsf+ nflu lgjfrg,{ dfgj ljsf; tyf zflGt cleofg 15. Nepal Observation, Constitutent Assembly -x'8]k g]kfn_, @)^^ Election, 2008 Comphrensive Report, National 21. lgjf{rg k|0ffnLsf] k|f?kM cGt/f{li6«o cfOl8OPsf] gofF xft] k':ts Election Observation Committee, (NEOC) 2008 cfO8LOP / OP;kL, @))^

10. ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT LAW GROUP

10.1) Environment Law Objectives b. Land Use Planing Objectives of the course are: c. Woodland and Vegetation - To provide basic knowledge to students on d. Pollution Control concepts and importance of environmental e. Development of Non-polluting Renewal and pollution control laws, Energy - To familiarize them with national and f. Waste Recycling international initiations on the issue of g. Conservation of Bio-diversity environment protection and pollution h. Environmental Education control, and the various mechanisms and their activities, and different forms of i. Updating Environmental Law remedies, and 5. Environmental Pollution - To aware them about the concepts and a. Concept of Environmental Pollution relation of environment and sustainable b. Categories of Environmental Pollution development. - Air Pollution – Meaning of Air Pollution Contents – Forms of Air Pollution 1. Meaning of Environment – Prevention and Control of Air a. Ecology Pollution b. Ecosystem – Vehicular Pollution c. Bio-diversity – Remedies Under the Law 2. Genesis of Environment - Water Pollution a. Early Concept of Environment – Meaning of Water Pollution b. Religious and Cultural Mythology – Form of Water Pollution c. National and International Concern – Prevention and Control of Water 3. Global Environmental Challenges Pollution a. Acid Rain – Standard of Water Quality b. Global Warming – Remedies Under the Law – The Greenhouse Effect - Noise Pollution – Stratospheric Ozone Depletion – Meaning of Noise Pollution c. Depletion of Rain Forest – Form of Noise Pollution d. Hazardous Waste – Prevention and Control of Noise – Trans-boundary Effect of Hazardous Pollution Waste – Standard of Noise Quality 4. Nepal’s Environmental Challenges and – Remedies Under the Law Priority - Land Pollution

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) a. Population Stabilization. – Meaning of Land Pollution

58 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. – Form of Land Pollution - Use and Conservation of Natural – Prevention and Control of Land Resources Pollution - Environmental Protection – Remedies Under the Law - Precautionary Principle - Industrial Pollution - The Polluter Pays Principle – Meaning of Industrial Pollution 12. Environmental Management – Form of Industrial Pollution a. Meaning of Environmental Management – Prevention and Control of Industrial b. Methodology of Environmental Pollution Management – Remedies Under the Law c. Environmental Management System in 6. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Nepal Laws 13. Major International Declaration and a. Meaning and Concept of Solid and Convention Hazardous Waste a. Stockholm Declaration on the Human b. Sources and Types of Solid and Hazardous Environment Waste b. The Rio Declaration on Environment and c. National Waste Policies and Laws Development d. International Waste Laws c. Convention on Climate Change e. Remedies Under the Law d. Vienna Convention for the Protection of 7. The Constitutional and Statutory Ozone Layer Provision for Environment Protection e. Montreal Protection on Substance that 8. Common Law Remedies for Environment Deplete Ozone Layer Protection 9. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and Role Recommended Books of Judiciary towards Environment 1. Batabaran Kanoonko Ruprekha, Binod Parsad 10. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Sharma, 2062 BS and Environmental Audit 2. Environmental Law and Enforcement in the a. Meaning of Environment Impact Asia-pacific Rim, General Editor Terri Assessment Mottershead, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2002 b. Development of Environment Impact 3. Environmental Protection Law and Regulations, Assessment Concept 2053/54 BS c. Operational Procedure of Environment 4. General Outline of Environment Law, Agni Impact Assessment Prasad Thapalia, 2062 BS d. Practice of Environmental Impact 5. Global Environmental Change and International Assessment in Nepal Law, Gurdip Singh, The Indian Society of e. Environmental Audit International Law, New Delhi, 1991 11. Sustainable Development and 6. Hand Book on Environmental Law, Water Laws, Environment Air Laws, and the Environment, Vol. 2, Sanjay a. Concept and Importance Upadhyay & Videh Upadhya, Lexis Nexis - Stockholm Declaration Butterworths, 2002 - Brundland Commission 7. Introduction to Environmental Law, S. Shantla - Earth Summit Kumar, Second Edition, 2005, Wadlawa & - U.N. Commission on Sustainable Company Naypur. Development 8. Nepal Environmental Policy and Action Plan - Kytoo Conference and Pact on Global 9. Principles of Environmental Law, Susan Leolf, Warming Anna White & Neli Stanley, Third edition, 2002 - Global Environmental Facility 10. Review of Solid Waste Management related b. Salient Principle of Sustainable Policies and Law in Nepal, MUAN, Ktm, Development Research paper by Himalayan Counsellor and - Inter-generational Equity Attorney’s at Law, 2008 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

59 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

10.2) Water and River Law

Objectives 2. Historical Development and Codification of Objectives of this course are : International River Law - To provide basic knowledge to students on a. Theories Respecting the Rights of Riparian harnessing and development of all forms of States surface and ground water and management of b. Principles and Rules Generally Applicable these resources, c. Declarations, Conventions and Resolutions - To provide basic concept of legal and regulatory Related to the Use of Rivers framework on water including delineation of 3. Rights, Duties and Obligations of Upper water rights and water pricing, and and Lower Riparian States - To provide basic concept of rights of owner, users 4. Principles of Utilities of International and developers of water resources. Rivers 5. Nepal- India Pattern of Cooperation in Contents Water Resources Development Part-A- Water Law a. The Koshi Project Agreements 1. General Introduction to Water Law b. The Gandak Irrigation and Power Project a. Notion and Purpose Agreement b. Legal, Historical and Methodological c. The Exchange of Letters of 1920 Introduction d. The Mahakali River Treaty c. Earliest Water Regulations e. Right to Navigation Over Indian River of d. Importance of Water Law Nepal 2. Development and Codification of Water Law 6. Decisions of International Court and Arbitration Tribunals a. Major Water Law System of the World b. Sources of Water Law 3. Legal System For Water Allocation Recommended Books 1. Chhatrapati Shingh, Water Rights and Principles a. Theory of Water Rights of Water Resources Management, ILI, India. - Classical Theory 2. Climate Change in the Content of Water, Water - Territorial Sovereignty Theory and Energy Commission Secretariat, Nepal, 2011 - Modern Theory 3. Consumer Protection Act Regulation, 2053/54 BS b. Water Rights and Legal Pluralism 4. Convention relating to transboundary water c. Hybrid System courses. 4. Ownership and Use of Water Resources 5. Environment Protection Act & Regulation, a. Limitation of Water Rights 2053/54 BS b. Due Diligence 6. Helsinki Rules on Int. Rivers 1966 c. Priority of Water Use 7. ILO 169 5. Water Related Laws in Nepal 8. Industrial Enterprises Act, 1992 a. Consumption Related Laws 9. Interim Constitution 2007 b. Use Related Laws 10. Local Self Governance Act/Rules, 2056, 2055 c. Industrial Production Related Laws 11. NAPA, Ministry of Environment d. Protection Related Laws 12. National Urban Policy, 2007 e. Discharge Related Laws 13. National Water Plan 2005, Water and Energy f. Forms of Laws (Constitutional and Statutory Commissioin Secretariat Provision, Court Laws, and Agreements) 14. National Water Resource Strategy 2002, Water 6. Court Initiation in Water Law and Energy Commission Secretariat 7. Use of Ground Water and Trans-boundary 15. Nepal Treaty Act, 1990 Effect 16. Rajendera Pradhan and et. al. (eds.), Water, Land and Law, Changing Rights to Land and Water Part – B - River law Law in Nepal, FREEDEAL / WAU / EUR 1. Basic Legal Concept of River 17. Rajendra Pradhan, Water Rights Conflict and a. Definition and Distinction Policy, IIMI b. Interaction and Interdependency of States 18. Soild Waste Management & Resource c. Principles and Practices of Navigational and Mobilizatoin Act, 1997/98 Non-navigational Use of River 19. Water Resource Act/Regulation, 1992/93 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

60 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234

123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234B.A. LL.B. Fifth Year

Compulsory Courses 1) Legal Philosophy Objectives j. Conventionalism The fundamental objectives of the course are: k. Hedonism  To familiarize the students with varying 7. Fundamental Characters of Western and Eastern philosophical premises that describe relations Philosophy of nature and human behaviors; 8. Six Philosophical system of Hinduism  To generate interests among the students of ‘ 9. Buddhism the study of cognition and empirical 10. Confucianism findings’; and 11. Islamic Philosophy  To help students to find justification of the 12. Western Philosophy- Early Greek Philosophy, knowledge. Naturalism, Enlightenment era and philosophy, and modern western philosophy. Contents 13. Post Modernism 1. Epistemology 2. Metaphysics Recommended Books 3. Perception and Theories about Perception 1. l8NnL/fd uf}td, k'jL{o ;f]r / ;|f]t, sf7df8f}+ :s'n ckm n, 4. Logic, arguments and facts @)^^ 5. Theory about truth and falsity 2. Bertrand Russel History of Western Philosophy, 6. Branches of Philosophy: 2010 a. Empiricism 3. Gerald Michaleson, Sun TZU for Success, Adams b. Cognitivism Media Corporation, 2003 c. Idealism 4. Jonathan Barnes, Early Greek Philosophy, d. Formalism Penguin Books 1987 e. Contextualism 5. Noam Chomskey, Powers and Prospects; Viva Book Pvt. 2007 f. Pragmatism 6. Pandit Rajmani Jigunait, Seven Systems of Indian g. Instrumentalism Philosophy, Himalayan Institute Press, 1989 h. Consequentialism 7. Roscoe Pound, An Introduction to the i. Constructivism Philosophy of Law, Yale University Press, 1982

2) Agrarian Law

Objectives a. Birta Objectives of this course are: b. Kipat  To provide basic knowledge to students on c. Raikar agricultural and land systems of Nepal, d. Ukhada  To introduce students with agriculture and land e. Guthi laws of Nepal, and f. Jagir  To familiarize students on utility and implications g. Khangki of agricultural and land laws of Nepal. 4. Modern Land Law a. Act Concerning Land , 2021 BS Contents - Objectives Part-A- Land Law - Features 1. Meaning and Importance of Land Law - Ownership and Tenure System 2. A Brief Historical Sketch of Land Law in - Breakdown of Tenure System Nepal - Right and Limitation Over the 3. Types of Traditional Land Ownership Landholdings System Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

61 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

- Weaknesses of the Existing Land Law - Recognition for Traditional Knowledge b. Laws Relating to Guthi in Nepal (Objectives, of Farmers Importance and Legal Provisions) d. Irrigation Law (Concept, Objectives and c. Laws on Land Administration Importance) - Land Administration System in Nepal e. Laws Relating to Livestocks - Land Tax and Its Changing Conceptions - Grazing Rights vs. Controlling Grazing - Protection of Public Land - Sarkari, - Quality Control of Dana Padhartha Aailani and Unoccupied Lands - Kharka Jagga Nationalization Laws - Nationalization and Management of f. Problem of Agricultural Law Kharka Land - Agro-Production and Impact of d. Land Acquisition Law Globalization - Land Acquisition and Public Utilization - Problems Concerning Protection of Concept Farmers Rights - Procedures of Land Acquisition in Nepal - Problem Concerning Protection of the e. Compensation Agro-based Industries - Compensation to the Land Holders - Problem Concerning Unorganized Labor - Basis of Determining the Compensation - Problems Relating to Agricultural - Resettlement and Rehabilitation of Associations Landless People 5. Land Survey and Measurement Law Recommended books a. System, including Traditional Measurement 1. Birta Abolition Act 2016 System 2. Conveniton for the Protection of new veritites b. Procedure of Plant, 2000 c. Dispute Settlement Process 3. Convention on Bio-diversity 1992 6. Dispute Relating to Land and Settlement 4. Dr. Ananda Mohan Bhattrai, Displacement and a. Jagga Pajani Rehabilitation Program, Policy and Law, India (2001) b. Jagga Kaichola 5. Dr. Sushil Raj Pandey, Political Economy of c. Registration Nepal. d. Jagga Abad 6. Ghuti Sansthan Act, 2033 7. Land Acquisition Act and Regulation, 2034 Part-B-Agriculture Law 8. Land Concerning Act, 2021. 1 Concept of Agriculture Law 9. Land Measurement Act, 2019 2 Reforms of Agriculture Law in Nepal 10. M.C. Regmi, Land Ownership in Nepal, 3 Modern Agriculture Law in Nepal University of California Press, 1976 a. Seed Law (Objectives, Composition of 11. Malpot Act, 2034 National Seed Board, Its Functions Duties 12. Muluki Ain, 2020 and Powers, Verification of Seed) 13. Naitonal Agriculture Policy, 2061 b. Pesticide Law (Objectives and Implications) 14. National Seed Policy, 2066 c. Agro-Bio-diversity Law 15. Nepal Environment Policy and Action 1993 - Concept of Agricultural Bio-diversity 16. Rotterdam Convention, 2004 - Legal Mechanism for Conservation of Agro-diversity in Nepal 17. Seed Act, 1998 18. Stockholm Convention, 2001

3) Labour Law

bjectives  To give students the capacity to understand the Objective of this course are: current industrial regime and analyze labour related  To introduce students a basic knowledge on Labor laws in Nepal Law Contents  To give students a basic understanding on 1. Introduction industrial relations a. Labor Law - meaning, nature and scope Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

62 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. b. Industrial Relation - meaning and components a. Industrial Grievances - meaning, types of 2. Recruitment Process: grievances (collective & individual) a. Vacancy Announcement - method b. Collective Bargaining - meaning, procedure b. Probation - meaning, process under prevailing under current legal system, and consequences legal provisions c. Industrial Actions - strikes, lockouts, c. Employment Contract - meaning, nature and agreements and their enforcement contents 8. Trade Unions d. Completion of recruitment process a. Meaning, e. Specific issues - employment of foreigners, b. Objectives, women, and adolescents c Establishment, 3. Working Terms and Conditions: d. Governing Constitution, a. Hours of work - domestic legal provisions e. Type and Functions, and and international standards, overtime f. Nepalese legal system and international b. Remuneration - meaning, standard setting, standards. protection, additional benefits - bonus 9. Foreign Employments c. Holiday and Leave - concept, eligibility, a. Meaning, prevailing legal provisions, international b. Main features of Foreign Employment Act, standards 2064 d. Security of Service- Retrenchment, Resignation, Layoff and Compulsory Recommended Reading Materials Retirement - meaning, prevailing legal provisions 1. Domestic Laws: 4. Disciplinary Action: a. Labour Act 2048 a. Concept, b. Trade Union Act 2049 b. Objectives, c. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 2056 c. Misconduct, d. Foreign Employment Act, 2064 d. Kinds of punishment, and 2. International Laws: e. Action. a. Relevant ILO Conventions 5. Welfare and Social Security: b. Migrant Workers Convention, 1990. a. Labour Welfare - meaning, rationale, welfare funds and workplace facilities 3. Books: b. Social Security - meaning, rationale, and a. Kashi Raj Dahal, Industrial Jurisprudence - contents Labor Law (In Nepali) 6. Occupational Safety & Health - meaning, b. Sita Maya Singh Thapa, An Introduction to rationale, and contents. Labor Law of Nepal (In Nepali) 7. Industrial Dispute: c. Pawan Kumar Ojha, Labor Law

4) International Humanitarian Law and Conflict Resolution

Objectives: Contents:  To familiarize the international humanitarian 1. General introduction of Humanitarian principles and rules of protection of peoples and Law property. 2. Development of International  To discourse the development of international Humanitarian Law (IHL) humanitarian law and mechanisms 3. Sources of International Humanitarian  Help students to analyze the scope of national Law implementation of humanitarian laws, including 4. Fundamental Principles of customary international law and recognised International Humanitarian Law practices a. Principle of Humanity  To acquaint the international initiatives and b. Principle of Necessity mechanisms for the effective process of conflict c. Principle of Proportionality resolution.

d. Principle of Distinction Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

63 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. e. Principle of Non-discrimination 5. Dorman Knut, Elements of War Crimes under 5. International and Internal Armed Conflict the Rome Statute of International Criminal a. Definition of International and Internal Court: Sources and Commentary by Armed Conflict (Cambridge University Press, 2004) b. Internal Armed Conflict and applicable 6. Dr. Chuda Bahadur Shrestha, Nepal Coping Humanitarian Laws With Maoist Insurgency-Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Publicahed by Chetana c. Difference between insurgency and terrorism Lokshum,2004.. 6. Four Geneva Conventions and Protocols 7. Geneva Conventions 1949 and Additional a. Objectives Protocols 1977 b. Common Provisions 8. Hans Haug, Humanity For All: The c. General Protection of Sick and Wounded International Red Cross and Red-Crescent d. General Protection of Prisoners of War Movement (Henry Dunant Institution, (Paul e. General Protection of Civilian Population and Haupt Berne Publishers, 1993) Objectives 9. Humanitarian Law of Armed Conflict: f. Special Protection of Alien, Women, Children, Challenges Ahead, Essays, Edited by Astrid J. Volunteers, Journalists and other Vulnerable M. et. al, Martinus Publishers, 1991 People 10. Implementation of IHL: Research Papers, 7. National Commitment and Compliance of Edited by Frits and Sandoz, Netherland IHL (Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 1989) a. Ratification of IHL Standards 11. International Humanitarian Laws and b. Enactment of National Laws and Standards compiled and edited by Geeta Establishment of Mechanism Pathak Sangroula, (KSL, 2010) c. Obligation of parties to the conflict 12. Literatures on Humanitarian Laws, Enforcement Mechanisms and Conflict 8. Jurisdiction and Scope of the International Resolution (Vol. I) Compiled and Edited By criminal Tribunals and Courts Geeta Pathak Sangroula (Kathmandu School a. International Military Tribunals (Nuremberg of Law, 2005) and Tokyo) 13. Martinus, The Changing Face of Conflict and b. Adhoc International Criminal Tribunals the Efficacy of International Humanitarian (Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda) Law , Nijhoff Publishers, 1991 c. Rome Statute of International Criminal Court 14. MK Balachandran and Rose Vargnese (eds.), (ICC) Introduction to International Humanitarian 9. Role and Objectives of Organizations Law, ICRC Regional Declaration, New Delhi, a. ICRC (1997 b. National Red Cross Societies 15. National Implementation of IHL, edited by c. Amnesty International Michael Bothe, Netherlands (Martinus d. Other Specialized Humanitarian Organizations Nijhoff Publishers, 1990) and Agencies 16. Segali, Punishing Violations of International 10. Dispute Settlement Mechanisms in UN Humanitarian Law at the National Level: A and Humanitarian Laws Guide for Common Law States 17. Tomothy L.H. Cormack and jery J. Simposon, Netherlands, The Law of War Crime: References Books National and International Approaches, ed. 1. Adam Roberts and Richard Guelffeds Documents by (Kluwer Law International, 1997) on the Law of War, (Clarendon Press, 1982) 18. UN Declaration on the Protection of Women Forum, War and Accountability (ICRC) and Children in Emergency and Armed 2. Children in Armed Conflict in Nepalese Print Conflict, 1974 Media, Save the Children and (IHRICON, 2003) 19. Yoram Dinstein, The Conduct of Hostilities 3. Christophe Swinarski, Studies and Essays on under the Law of International Armed International Humanitarian Law and Red Cross Conflict, Cambridge University Press, 2004 Principles (ICRC, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 1984) 4. Commentary on the Geneva Conventions 1949 (I-IV) and Additional Protocols I and II (ICRC) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

64 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 5) Conservation Law

Objectives e. Concept of Trans-boundary Conservation Objectives of this course are: 7. People’s Participation  To provide students with a basic knowledge on a. Community Forest the Conservation Law, b. Leasehold Forest  To help them to develop capacity of analyzing c. Religious Forest Conservation Laws of Nepal in the light of d. Conservation Area existing problems and policies, e. Buffer Zone  To familiarize students with utility and implications of Conservation Laws. f. Local Self Governance 8. International Conservation Law Contents a. Convention on Biological Diversity 1. Introduction b. Ramsar Convention on Wetlands a. Concept of Conservation Law c. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna b. Importance of Conservation Law d. Convention to Combat Desertification c. Development of Forestry and Other Conservation Laws e. International Water Laws d. Forms of Conservation f. Framework Convention on Climate Change 2. National Laws of Forestry and 9. Incentive Concept and Its Importance in Conservation Conservation a. In-situ Conservation Laws 10. Implementation of the Various International Conservation Laws in Nepal - National Parks and Wildlife 11. Role of Judiciary in Conservation - Conservation Area Management 12. Role of Natural Resource Committee - Protected Area Management Policy and Guidelines 13. Problems of Forest Encroachment and Settlement - Other Sectoral Laws 14. Crimes and Punishment under Forest and b. Ex-situ Conservation Laws other Conservation Laws 3. Water Resource and Conservation Law a. Water Resource Laws Recommended Books b. Water Resource Policy 1. Climate Change in the Context of Water, c. Water Right Water and Energy Commission Secretariat, d. Water Resource Management (WRM) Nepal, 2011 4. Bio-Diversity Conservation Law 2. De Cyrille Klemm and et.al., Biological Diversity a. Meaning and Importance of Bio-diversity Convention and the Law, Legal Mechanism for Conservation conserving Species and Ecosystem, Environmental Policy and Law Paper No 29, b. Concept of Bio-diversity Conservation IUCN c. Ecosystem Diversity Conservation 3. Environmental Acts and Regulations d. Species Diversity Conservation 4. Forestry and Conservation Acts and Regulations. e. Genetic Diversity Conservation 5. Lyle Glowk and et.al., A guide to Convention on 5. Heritage Site Conservation Biological Diversity, Environmental Policy and a. Meaning and Development of Heritage Site Law Paper No 30, IUCN Conservation Law 6. NAPA, Ministry of Environment b. Convention for the Protection of World 7. Narayan Balbase and Chiranjavi Bhatarai (eds.), Cultural and Natural Heritage Environmental Law and Justice, IUCN, (1997) c. Ancient Monument Law (In Nepali) 6. Environmental Law (Green Sector) 8. Narayan Balbase, National Implementation of a. General Introduction on Environmental Law the Convention on Biological Diversity Policy b. State Rights Over the Natural Resources and Legislative Requirements, IUCN, (1999) c. Environmental Impact Assessment 9. Narayan Balbase, The Implementation of International Environmental Law in Nepal, d. Environment and Sustainable Development IUCN, (1997) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) 65 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 10. National Water Plan 2005, Water and Energy 13. Terri Mottorshead .... ed. Environmental Law Commission Secretariat, Nepal and Enforcement in Asia-Pacific Rim, Sweet 11. National Water Resource Strategy 2002, Water and Maxwell Asia, HongKong, 2002 and Energy Commission Secretariat 14. Water Resource Acts and Regulations 12. Ravi Sharma Aryal, CZTES Implementation in Nepal and India Law Polic and Practice WWF- Nepal, 2009

6) Private International Law

Objectives b. Divorce: jurisdiction, choice of law rules and Objectives of this course are: recognition of foreign decree.  To familiarize students with the general c. Children concept of the Private International Laws;  Legitimacy and Legitimation: introduction and and effect  To provide them general skills about using  Adoption: Hague Convention on the general principles and rules developed in Adoption of Children; recognition of Private International Law. foreign adoption and its effect  Custody and Guardianship: jurisdiction, Contents choice of law and recognition of foreign 1. Introduction order. a. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Private 7. Law of Property International Law a. Introduction: types, transfer inters vivos and b. Origin and Development of Private intestate succession International Law b. Immovables: jurisdiction and choice of law c. Difference Between Public and Private c. Transfer of Tangible Movables: various International Law theories on choice of laws 2. Jurisdiction d. Assignment of Intengible Movables (Choses a. Introduction in Action): b. Type of Jurisdiction: jurisdiction in personam, - Introduction, Jurisdiction in rem - Choice of law rules - assignability, validity c. The situation when a court assumes of assignment jurisdiction e. Intestate Succession. d. Forum Shopping and Doctrine of Furum Non 8. Choice of Law in Contract Convenience a. Proper Law 3. Classification of Cause of Actions b. Formation of Contract- material validity, a. Introduction formal validity and Capacity. b. Theories in classification of cause of actions c. Interpretation and Discharge of Contract c. Its significance in conflict of laws d. Limitations - public policy, mandatory rule 4. Doctrine of Renvoi 9. Foreign Judgments a. Introduction a. Rationale for Recognizing Foreign Judgements b. Developed Theories b. Conditions for Recognition c. Evolving Trend c. Conclusiveness of Foreign Judgments 5. Personal Connecting Factors d. Defences a. Introduction 10. Substance and Procedure b. Domicile - types and general rules a. Introduction, Problem and Reason for c. Nationality Classification d. Habitual Residence b. Actionability and Proper Parties 6. Familiy Law Related Matters c. Limitation a. Marriage and Choice of Law Rules d. Evidence  Capacity to Marry e. Remedy  Formalities of Marriage 11. Experiences on Application of the Private

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) International Law in Nepal.

66 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Recommended Reading Materials 5. Meenadevi Rana v. Santa Samsher; Tunga A. Books Samsher v. Indian Airlines Corporation; Indra 1. Jonathan Hill, Jaffery on the Conflict of Laws Pratap Sing v. Uma Sundari Devi; and Sabina (London, 1997) Pandey v. Krishna Raj Pandey. 2. Month P.M., Cheshrire’s Private International Law C. International Conventions (London, 1974) 1. The Brussels Regime 3. Paras Diwan, Private International Law, (Delhi, 2. European Convention on Custody of 1998) Children, 1980 B. Domestic Laws & Cases 3. Hague Convention on Child Abduction, 1980 1. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 2019 4. Hague Convention on Inter -Country Child 2. Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Adoption, 1993 Act, 2049 5. Hague Convention on Recognition of 3. Income Tax Act, 2058 Divorce and Legal Separation, 1968 4. Muluki Ain 6. Rome Convention on Contractual Obligation, 1980

7) Pre-Trial Presentation, Trial Advocacy and Appellate Advocacy

Objectives  Process and Purposes of Interviews Objectives of this course are:  Locating Witnesses  To introduce students with basic knowledge c. Fact Investigation and Evidence and skills of law practice, framing of issues,  Types of Witnesses development of arguments and application  Types of Witness Interviews of laws in actual situation, and  Interview Questions  To prepare themselves to act as professionals  Interview Topics while they are still at the stage of  Interview Techniques studenthood.  Maintaining Witnesses Record  Written Statement Contents  Advising Witness Part A- Pre-Trial Presentation  Use of Experts in Investigation 1. Pre-Trial Presentation 3. Discovery Practice a. Litigation Planning a. Purpose of Discovery  Litigation Process b. Scope of Discovery  Introduction c. Methods of Discovery  The Law and the Facts d. Role of Detectives  The Adversary System 4. Use of Experts  The Client a. Introduction and Categories of Experts  Litigation Preparation b. Trial Experts  The Planning Process c. Retained or Specifically Employed Experts  Creative Problem Solving d. The Informally Consulted Expert  Factual Analysis and Development 5. Pre-Trial Motion Practice  Plausibility, Credibility and Authenticity Analysis a. Introduction  Legal Analysis and Reasoning b. Procedure 2. Investigation c. Approaching Pre-Trial Motion: Why and how to Approach Pre-Trial Motion? a. Client Interviewing and Counseling  Motion for Meeting with Client in Custody b. Fact Investigation  Motion for Protection Against Torture  Introduction  Motion for Medical Treatment  The Investigation Process Motion for Protection Against  Timing of Investigation  Unnecessary Remand  Investigative Personnel  Motion for Police Custody Bail  Sources of Information

 Motion Against Jurisdiction Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)  Tangible Objects and Physical Evidence 67 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.  Motion for Protection of Fairness of b. Direct Examination Procedure c. Cross-Examination d. Strategic Use of Motion d. The Story-Line in Cross-Examination  Ethics of Motion Practice e. Impeachment Through Prior Inconsistent  Attacking Unethical Counsel (and Even Statement judges) f. Witness Control  Withdrawal and Substitution of Counsel 4. Examination of Expert Witnesses  Motion for Malpractice a. Experts Witness and Rules 6. Effective Presentation of Motions b. Qualifying Experts a. Practice of Motion in General c. Direct Examination of Experts Witnesses b. Motion Advocacy d. Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses  Selecting Issues to Present 5. Witness Examination Tactics  Presenting the Facts a. Traps  Presenting the Law b. Dealing With Dirty Tricks  Effective Use of Facts and Laws c. Ploys c. Brief and Memoranda d. The Stock Phrases  Memorandum Contents e. The Right Word  Opposition Memorandum f. Breaking the Spell  Effective Brief writing g. The Blackboard d. Oral Argument h. An Introduction to Proving Damages  Role of Oral Argument i. Getting along with Judges  Preparation j. Keeping the Client Happy  Oral Presentation 6. Final Argument  Styles of Argument a. The Law Concerning Final Argument  Communication Skills b. Solving Problems with Final Argument c. Analogies in Final Argument Part B: Trial Advocacy d. The Final Five 1. Trial Preparation 7. Trial Memorandum and Brief a. Maintenance of Trial Note Book 8. Trial Skills Exercise (Practice Exercise) b. Informal Investigation of the Case : Use of Private Detectives Part C: Appellate Advocacy c. Preparation for or Study of the Credibility of 1. Trial Judgment Analysis Depositions of Witnesses a. Legal Mistakes 2. Starting the Trial (Practical Exercise b. Mistakes of Facts Follows) 2. Issue of Law to be Encountered at Appellate a. Investigation of the Perspective of the Case Hearing b. Development of the Core Theory 3. Planning Appellate Hearing c. Framing of Arguments a. Preparation d. Searching of Authorities b. Formalities e. Preparation for Opening Statement c. Style  Telling Story d. Rebuttal  Common Errors in Opening Statements e. Use of Authority f. Preparation for Rebuttal f. Hot and Cold Benches g. Preparation for Closing Statement g. Questions  Be Explicit, Not Implicit h. Conclusions  Organize and Structure the Argument  Tie Law with Facts Recommended Books  Do Mot Read Argument 1. Alan D. Hornstein, Appellate Advocacy,  Try Not to Mistake Evidence 1984. West Publishing Company.  Memorise Openinig and Closing Sentences 2. Criminal Jurisprudence, Prof. Madhav 3. Examining Witnesses Prasad Acharya Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) a. The Language of Examination 68 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 3. Elizabeth Dvorkin, Jack Himmelstein & 10. Keith Evans, The Golden Rules of Howard Lesnick: Becoming A Lawyer; A Advocacy, Universal Publication, (1999) Humanistic Perspective on Legal Education 11. Kenney F. Hegland, Trial and Practice Skills, and Professionalism.1981. West Publishing 1978. West Publishing Company. Company. 12. Medical Jurisprudence, By Yek Raj Acharya 4. Forensic Science in Criminal Investigation 13. Michael Hyam, Advocacy Skills, Universal by B.R. Sharma Publication (1999) 5. Gary Bellow and Bea Moulton: The 14. Robert M. Bastress and et.al. Interviewing, Lawyering Process, Problem Supplement. Counseling and Negotiating,-Skill for Foundation Press. Effective representation 6. James W. McElhancy, Trial Notebook. 15. Rogers S. Haydock, David F. Herr & Jeffery American Bar Association. W. Stempel: Fundamentals of Pre-Trial 7. Jurisprudence, Dr. Yubaraj Sangroula Litigation. 8. Jurisprudence, Salmond 16. Ronald E. Cohen, ed. Criminal Trial 9. Keith Evans, Advocacy in Court, Universal Advocacy, 1987. Publication, (1998)

8) Clinical Education Course: Legal Professionalism Development

Objectives: 4. Eligabeth Dvorkim, Jack Himmelstein & The fundamental objectives of the course are: Howard Hesnick: Becoming A Lawyer, A  To build professional capacity of the students; Humanlistic Perspective on Legal and Education and Professionalism 1981. West  To build skills of handling clients Publishing Company. 5. Gillors, Regulation A Lawyers, Problems and Law and Ethics, 5th ed. Aspen 1998 Contents: 6. James W. MC. Elhancy, Trial Notebook, 1. Use of case laws as ‘authority in arguments in American Bar Association the court’. 7. Learming Lawyers Skills, N Gold K Mackie 2. Application of laws in facts- problems and and W Twiming, Bulterwoths. challenges 8. Legal Ethics, Dr. Kailash Rai, Centeral Law 3. Case research and preparation of memorandum Publication ( Pleading note) 9. Muluki Ain 2020 4. Civil and criminal practice- differences 10. Nepal Kanoon Patrika (NKP) 5. Client interview and counseling 11. Professional Ethics of the Lawyers 6. Skills of handling cases in ‘unpopular situation. 12. Robert M. Bastress and et.al. intervening 7. Development of writing skill counseling and negotiating, skill for effective 8. Moot practice- preparation of memorial and representation pleadings; art of advocacy. 13. Ronald E. Cohen, ed. Criminal Trial 9. Professional ethics Advocacy 1987 10. Justice and legal professionalism 14. Salmond on Jurisprudence, PJF itzeferald, 12th edition, Universal Law Publishing Co. Recommended Books Pvt. Ltd. Reprint 2004 1. ;/sf/L jlsn;DaGwL lbUbz{g, @)^# 15. State Case Act 2049+2050 and State Cases 2. Bonita, Rebortb and Linda. L. Schlueter: Regulations 2050. Legal Research Guide: Patterns and Practice. Contemporary Legal Education Series. The Michies Company. Law Publisher, Vergina 3. Civil Procedure Code, Justice Naimuddin Ahmed, Memloer Law Commission, Published by Bangladesh institute of Law and International Affirs Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

69 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.

10. Criminal Law Group 10.1) Law Against Organized Crime

Objectives: 8. Money Laundering  To acquaint students about phenomenon of a. Definition Organized Crimes in the world, b. National Measure to Control Money  To acquaint them on the existing legal Laundering provisions against Organized Crimes in Nepal, c. International Measure to Control Money and Laundering.  To introduce them with international 9. Other Forms of Organized Crime measures taken to combat Organized Crimes. 10. National and International Measures to Control Organized Crimes Contents a. Enforcement Agencies (National) 1. Introduction b. International Institutions a. Definition of Organized Crimes  Interpole b. Specific Features of Organized Crime  Others c. Differences Between Crime Committed by c. Concept of Extradition and Nepalese Legal an Individual and in an Organized Way Framework. d. Theory of Organized Crime 2. Types of Crime Committed in Organized Recommended Books Pattern (Transborder and Transnational 1. Ahmad Siddique Crinology: Problem and Crime) Prospective India: Easter Book Co. 4th ed, 3. Dacoity/Robbery 1997 4. Drug Trafficking 2. Barash, David P. & Charles P. Webal, (2002) a. Nature of Drug Trafficking Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, b. Pattern and Trend of Drug Trafficking in Sage Publication. Nepal 3. Condemned to Exploitation: Impact of c. International and Regional Arrangement on Corruption in Criminal Justice System on Prevention and Suppression of Drug Women, 2000. Trafficking 4. Graeme Newman (ed.), Global Report on 5. Crime of Human Trafficking Crime and Justice, New York,(1999) a. Introduction (Published for the United Nations Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention b. Causes and Purposes of Trafficking Center for International Crime Prevention) c. Problems and Severity of Crime of Trafficking 5. Larry J. Siegel, Ph.D. “Criminology” 7th of Girls and Women in Nepal edition. d. Changing Trends of Crime of Trafficking 6. Michael D. Lyman, Garyw Fotter ‘Organied e. Measure Taken to Combat the Crime of Crime’, 1997 Trafficking. 7. Prof. Dr. N.V. Paranjape “Criminology and  National Penology’ Central Law Publication, 12th  International Edition 6. Arms, Ammunition and Explosives 8. Prof. Dr. Yubaraj Sangroula, Condemned a. Smuggling to Exploitation, Trafficking of Girls and b. Factors / Causes Women, KSL, 2001. c. National Legal Framework 9. Prof. Madhav P. Acharya Criminology, d. International and Regional Measures Kathmandu, Ratna Pustak Bhandar 7. Insurgency, Terrorism and Conflict 10. Raid Sue Titus, Crime and Criminology, Mcgraw Hill 8th Edition.1999 a. Definition 11. Sutherland, Principles of Criminology, b. National and International Terrorism 12. V.K. Anand 1981 Insurgency and Counter c. Forms (Hostage Taking, Kidnapping, Insurgency. A study of modern Guevilla Hijacking of Aircraft, and Others) Warfare, New Delhi, Delhi, Deep & Deep d. National, Regional and International

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Publication. Measures 70 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 13. Wallensteen, Understanding Conflict Acts Resolution, War, Peace and the Global 1. Extradiction Act and Treaties System, New Delhi Sage Publication. 2. Human Trafficking (Control) Act, 2064 14. Walter C. Reckless, The Crime Problem, BS Vikils, Feffer and Simons Private Ltd, India, st 3. Money Laundering (Control) Act, 2064 1 reprint 1971 BS 4. Narcotic Drug (Control) Act, 2033 BS

10.2) Fiscal Crime Law

Objectives b. Cheque Fraud Objectives of the course are: c. Negotiable Instruments Fraud - To acquaint students with the existing d. Debit/Credit Card Fraud phenomena of fiscal crimes, 7. Counter Measures to Prevent Fiscal Crimes - To acquaint them with the existing legal a. Institutional provisions against fiscal crimes in Nepal, - National - To acquaint them with the lacuna on existing - ii. International international and national legal mechanisms. b. Constitutional - To familiarize them with the recent modes of c. Legal fiscal crimes 8. Crimes Relating to Company 9. Counterfeit Contents a. Cons & Currency Note 1. Introduction of Fiscal Crime b. Intellectual Property a. Nature and Kinds of Fiscal Crime c. Negotiable Instruments b. Features of Fiscal Crime 10.Crime of Tax-evasion c. Theories dealing with Fiscal Crime a. Income Tax Evasion 2. Corruption and Abuse of Authority b. VAT Evasion a. Definition c. Excise Duites b. Forms d. Property Tax Evasion - Graft e. Custom Duties - Bribe Recommended Books 3. Pillaging and Embezzlement 1. B.R. Sharma, Bank Frauds, Prevention & a. Pillaging of State Property Detection, 2,nd ed. 2003 b. Extortion of Public Fund 2. Bank Acts and Regulations, NRB Act. c. Embezzlement (Case Peon Beda Nath Sapkota 3. Bribery in International Business v. NBL, Head Office) Transaction, OECD, 1994 d. Abuse of Authority 4. CeLLRd/TAF Counter Corruption Legal 4. Forgery/ Fraud Framework, 2000 a. Illicit Banking Transaction 5. Company Act and Regulations b. Financial Forgery 6. Corruption Prevention Act and Regulations - Underground Banking 7. E. R. Hardy Lvamy, General Principles of - Hundi and Dhikuti Insurance Law - Unregistered Lottery 8. Graham Stephenson, Credit, Debit & - Online Fraud Cheque Cards, Law & Practice, Central Law - Financial Cheating and Deception Publishing, 1993 5. Crime Relating to Insurance 9. Income Tax Act and Regulations a. Premium Fraud (Misrepresentation, 10. Insurance Act and Regulations Disclosure) 11. Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 b. Claim Fraud 12. Kenny’s Outline of Criminal Law c. Arsoning 13. M.G. Chittkara, Corruption ‘N’ Cure, India. 6. Bank Fraud 14. Muluki Ain a. Mortgage Fraud Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

71 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 15. Negotiable Instruments Act, Value Added 7. SC Bulleten, 063, Vol. 20. P.16 (DB) Act, Costum Duties Act & Rules, Prperty Noor Pratap JBR V. NRB, Center Office Tax Act & Rules, Excise Duties Act. Other Materials 16. Smith and Hogan, Criminal Law 1. CIAA Annual Reports, Transparency Leading Cases: International Nepal Annual Reports, 1. DN 6109 , NLR Vol. II. P 972, 2. Geneva Convention 1949 & Heague Samsudeen Ansari v. Nepal Induswish Convention 1907 Bank Ltd. 3. Global Compact Principle 2. DN 6205, NBR 053, Vol. 6, Bal Krishna 4. Global Corruption Report, 2004, Neupane v. CIAA 5. ICC Rules of Conduct to Combat 3. DN 7705, NLR 063 Vol. II, P. 1434, Extortion & Bribery in International Arun Chandra v. Arun Chndra V. NRB, Business Transaction Central Office 6. OECD Anti Bribery Convention, UN 4. SC Bulleten, 063, Vol. 1. P.1 (DB) Convention Conference in Quater 2009 5. SC Bulleten, 063, Vol. 10. P.18 (DB) 7. Twelve Tables Rajendra K. Khetan V. NRB Center 8. UN Convention Against Corruption Office 6. SC Bulleten, 063, Vol. 14. P.1 (SB) Iswori P, Adhikari V. Government of Nepal

11. Business Law Group 11.1) Intellecutal Property Objectives: d. Design Objectives of this course are: e. Other Eools of Intellectual Property  To familarise students with the concept of 3. Copyright Intellectual Property, a. Concept  To examine various philosophical and policy  Concept & justification considerations in relation to Intellectual  Basic elements Property rights,  Acquisition, Ownership: Economic &  To help them identify and protect different Moral right / Authorship & Ownership forms of Intellectual Property.  Assignment & Licensing  Fair dealing and permitted use Contents:  Infringement, remedies and defense 1. Intellectual Property b. Neighbouring Right a. Meaning and major forms of intellectual  Performers’ Right property  Right of Sound Recording Companies b. Theories of property; Justification and & Phonogram Producers Philosophy of intellectual property regime  Right of Broadcasting Organizations c. Need and the competing rational for the c. Copyright Society legal protection of IP 4. Patent d. Role of Intellectual Property in economic a. Concept and Justification, Kings of Patent & Industrial development, R & D, Technology Transfer and FDI b. Basic elements; Patentability & Plant varieties protection E. Social Culturel Development and role of Intellectual Property Right c. Patent prosecution f. Concept of intellectual property in d. Ownership Exception and Limitation; Nepalese constitution –place of Intellectual Assignment & Licensing Property – A need for a fresh look. e. Patent Revocation 2. Origin and development of Intellectual f. Infringement, Remedies & Defense Property 5. Trade Mark a. Copy right a. Concept; Justification and Major forms of b. Patent Marks :Trademark , Trade Name, Service Mark , Service Name, Certification Mark, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) c. Trademark

72 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. Collective Mark, Associated Mark, 10. International protection of IPR Geographic Mark a. Int’l IPR Regime b. Basic Elements b. Paris Convention, Berne convention & c. Acquisition of right WIPO d. Ownership; Assignment & Licensing c. Madrid system & TLT,CT e. Infringement Remedies and defense d. Int’l protection of patent PCT,PTC.PLT f. Passing off e. Hague System 6. Industrial Design f. GATT-WTO-TRIPS: Dispute settlement a. Concept and Justification Mechanism b. Basic Elements g. Nepalese position in Int’l IP regime c. Acquisition of rights d. Ownership & its limitation; Assignment and Recommended Books licensing 1. Black’s Law Dictionary e. Infringement remedies and defense; 2. Cetnerin Colston, Principles of Revocation Intellectual Property f. Industrial Design protection and its relation 3. Copyrights Act & Regulation with copyright, patent and Trademark 4. Franchis, W. Rushing, Carole Granz Brown, 7. Other forms of Intellectual property Intellectual Property Rights in Science, a. Geographical Indication Technology and Economic Performance b. Trade Secret 5. Law Lexicon c. Layout Design of Integrated circuit 6. P. Noreyanan, Intellectual Property Law d. Plent Varieties Protection 7. Patent Right Design and Trademark Act and 8. Traditional Knowledge Treditional Culturel Regulation Expression and Folklore and Intellectual 8. Raj Kumar Suwal, Intellectual Property Property Jurisprudence, 2011, CIPN (Coming 9. Enforcement Authority Soon) a. Department of industry, Copyright 9. Raj Kumar Suwal, Patent Specification, Registrar's office, Custom Office, Court & 2008, CIPN other Agencies 10. W.R. Cornish, Intellectual Property

11.2) Taxation Law

Objectives 2. Income Tax Objectives of this course are: a. Global vs Schedular Income tax - To introduce students with the prevailing Tax b. Source vs worldwide taxation Laws in Nepal, c. Basis of income tax - To familiarize them with importance of tax d. Income Calculation from Business systems and importance of Tax Laws, and e. Income Calculation from Investment - To help them develop specialized knowledge f. Income Calculation from Employment on Tax Laws. g. Filing return of income Contents h. Assessment of tax 1. Basic Concept i. Payment of tax a. Constitutional framework of taxing power, j. Recovery of tax taxing procedure, and fundamental right to property k. Tax deduction at source (TDS) b. Budget - tools l. International Agremeents c. Different between Tax and Non Tax revenue - Avoidance of double taxation d. Direct and Indirect taxes - Meaning & objectives e. Finance Act and taxation - Treaties to which Nepal is a party f. Rules of interpretation applicable in taxation m. Rights and Duties of taxpayer law n. Crimes and Penalties

g. Principles of taxation law 3. Value Added Tax Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

73 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. a. Basic Concept of VAT (Meaning, Basis, Tax Recommended Books Credit, Tax refund, Threshold, Invoicing and 1. Alan A. Tiat, Value Added Tax: International Accounting) Practice and Problems (IMF) b. Main Feature of VAT 2. Bindra NS, Interpretation of Statutes, 1978 c. Registation for VAT 3. Finance Act (Latest) d. Collection of VAT 4. Handbook, Booklets Published by IRD e. Return of VAT (Website www.ird.gov.np) f. Assessment of VAT 5. Income Tax Act 2058 g. Payment and Recovery of VAT 6. Income Tax Directives 2066, IRD h. Rights and duties of taxpayer (Website www.ird.gov.np) i. Crimes and Penalties 7. Income Tax Rules 2059 4. Inand Revenue Administration 8. Khadka, Rup, Income Taxation in Nepal: a. Inland Revenue Department Restrospect and Prospect, Ratna Pustak Bhandar, Kathmandu, 2001 - Power and Functions 9. Khadka, Rup, The Nepalese Tax System, - Quasi Judicial Power Sajna Prakasan, Kathmandu 2000 b. Inland Revenue Office 10. Revenue Tribunal Act 2031 - Power and Functions 11. Tax Reform in Nepal: A Comprehensive - Jurisdictions Review Final Report, Harvard University, c. Tax disposal Commission 1997 - Power and Functions 12. The Constitution of Nepal, 2063 5. Judicial Control of Tax Administration 13. Value Added Tax Act 2052 a. Revenue Tribunals 14. Value Added Tax Rules 2063 - Composition and Jurisdiction 15. Victor Thuronyi, (ed), Tax law design and b. Appellate Court drafting Vol I and II (IMF), 1998 - Jurisdiction c. Supreme Court - Review and Revision of tax cases

12. Constitutional Law Group 12.1) Law of Equity, Torts and Consumer Protection

Objectives: f. Who Can Sue? Who Can Be Sued? Objectives of this Course are: g. General Defense in Torts  To acquaint students with concepts and notion h. Discharge of Torts of equity and natural justice along with the i. Remedies in Torts development of the principles of equity in 2. Trespass to the Person common law system, a. Assault and Battery  To provide basic and comparative knowledge b. False Imprisonment on the law of torts in Nepal and other countries, and 3. Trespass to Property  To provide a knowledge of various aspects a. Detinue of consumers protection laws. b. Conversion c. Replevin Contents: d. Trespass to Chattels Part A- Equity and Torts e. Torts Relating to Land and Other Premises 1. Introduction 4. Defamation (Slander and Libel) a. The Concept of Natural Justice 5. Negligence b. The Concept of Equity 6. Nuisance c. Origin and Development of Equity 7. Strict Liability d. Definition of Torts 8. Vicarious Liability e. Classification of Torts 9. Misrepresentation (Deceit) Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

74 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 10.Development of Equity in Common Law  Standards of Goods and Services System  Consumer Protection Council (Powers, Part B- Consumer Protection Duties and Functions) 1. Introduction  Crime, Punishment and Compensation a. Meaning and Concept of Consumer, b. Sectoral Laws Relating to Consumer Consumerism and Consumer Protection Protection b. Development of the Concept of Consumer c. Consumer Association and Their Role Protection d. Measure for Consumer Protection  Consumer Sovereignty Recommended Books  Effect of Laissez Fair 1. Black Marketing Act c. Four Rights of Consumers 2. Black’s Law Dictionary d. Areas of Consumer Protection Laws 3. Consumer Protection Act and Regulations, e. Caveat Emptor Concept 2053/54 BS 2. Problem of Consumer Protection in Nepal 4. Defamination Act, 2011 a. Adulteration 5. Dr. S.N. Dhani, Fundamentals of b. Black Marketing (Smuggling) Jurisprudence, c. Dumping the Goods 6. Essential Commodities Act d. Mixing 7. Heuston and Buckley, Salmond & Heuston e. Price Hiking on the Law of Torts, 2004, Pub. by Universal Law Publishing Co. f. Listing the Price 8. Law Lexicon 3. Consumer Protection Laws in Nepal 9. Measurement Act a. Consumer Protection Act 10. Muluki Ain, 2020 BS  Objective 11. MulukiAin (Kutpit and Lutpit Mahals)  Types of Consumer (Consumer of Goods and Consumer of Service) 12. Public Offence Act  Rights of Consumer 13. Ratnalal and Dhiranlal, Law of Torts, 2002, Publication by Wadhwa & Company  Undue Trade Practices and Low Quality Goods 14. Snell, Principles of Equity

12.2) Law on Gender and Disadvantaged Sections of Population

Objectives: b. Traditional Restrictions on Women Objectives of this course are: c. Impacts of Restrictions on Development of - To introduce students about concepts and Women principles of gender justice, d. Men’s Control on Sexuality of Women - To acquaint them with emerging principles - Definition of sexuality of jurisprudence of law on gender and disadvantaged sections of population, and - Impacts of men’s control of sexuality of women - To familiarize them with existing laws of Nepal on gender and disadvantaged sections - Existing laws that reinforce men’s control of population. of women’s sexuality. 3. Legal Framework on Women’s Rights Contents: a. Meaning of Women’s Rights 1. Gender and Law b. Women’s Human Rights – concept, meaning and extension of Women’s Human Rights a. Meaning of Gender and Gender Law. c. National Legal Framework; b. Concept of Power Relation in Society. - Historical Perspectives- Manab Nyaya c. Nepalese Societal Structure- its foundations, Sastra, Muluki Ain of 1910 B.S., New values and principles. Muluki Ain 2020 B.S. d. Patriarchy as a Foundation of Societal - Constitutions on Rights of Women, with Structure. especial reference to equality on right to 2. Defective Value System property, political participation, a. Subordination of Women’s Personality participation in civil service, and access to Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

75 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. justice- Baidhanic Sasan Bidhan Ain, 2004 - Causes and Purposes of Trafficking B.S. Interim Constitution, 2007 B.S., - Impacts of Trafficking on Lives of Constitution of Nepal, 2015, Constitution Affected Persons of Nepal, 2019, Constitution of Nepal, - Situation of the Problem of Trafficking 2047 and Constitution of Nepal, 2063. in Nepal - Laws on Employment- Civil Service Act, - Problem of Reintegration of Rescued Labor Act, Military Service Act, Police Women Service Act. d. Laws on Prevention and Suppression of - Laws Relating to Marriage and Violence and Trafficking. Reproductive Rights 5. Rights and Problems Relating to - Laws Relating to Promotion of Women’s Reproduction Education, Enterprises and Development a. Meaning Sexuality - Laws Relating to Prevention of Violence b. Feminist Approach to Sexuality of Women and Exploitation, including sexual Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation c. Right to Choice of Space Between Pregnancies - Laws Relating to Prevention and d. Right to Abortion Suppression of Sexual Offences against e. Right to Choice of Number of Children Women. 6. Concept of Gender Justice - Laws Relating to Equal Property Rights a. Right to Equal Access to Justice d. International Legal Framework: b. Problems, Constraints and Obstructions in - Universal Declaration of Human Rights Women’s Unrestricted Access to Justice - International Covenant on Civil and c. Gender Biases in Judicial System Political Rights, 7. Racial Discrimination - International Covenant on Economic, - Problem of Untouchability in Nepal Social and Cultural Rights - Laws Prohibiting Untouchability or Racial - Convention on Elimination of All-Forms Discrimination in Nepal of Discrimination Against Women - International Instruments Prohibiting Racial - Convention Against Torture, and Other Discrimination Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment - Legislative and Judicial Activism to Prevent or Punishment Racial Discrimination in Nepal. - Convention on the Rights of Child 8. Laws on Disability and Protection of - Convention on Political Rights of Women Disabled Persons - Convention on Suppression of Immoral 9. Laws on Protection of Minorities and Trafficking and Protocol Vulnerable Groups e. Enforceability of International Conventions 10. Laws on Protection of Children in in Nepal Especially Different Circumstances - Treaty Act, 1990. a. Street Children - Judicial Activism b. Children in Labor Market 4. Violence Against Women c. Children in Risk of Trafficking a. Meaning of Violence d. Children in Risk of Getting Involved in b. Types of Violence Armed Force - Physical and Mental Violence e. Children in Risk of Drug Abuse - Social Violence - Domestic Violence, including Marital Recommended Books Violence 1. Anne Minas, Gender Basics (Feminist - Violence in the Forms of Culture Perspectives on Woman and Man), 1993 - Violence Relating to Sex and Sexual 2. Common Wealth Seccretariat, Advancing Harassment The Human Rights of Women, 1997 - Sexual Exploitation and Assaults 3. Condemned to Exploitation, Impact of - Pornography Corruption in Criminal Justice System on Women, CeLRRd/TAF, 2000. - Existing Laws Against Violence – Kutpit, Lutpit Mahals, Public Offence Act 4. Dalit Human Rights Violations, Atrocities Against Dalits In India. National Public c. Trafficking of Women for Sexual Exploitation Hearing, April 18-19, 2000. Chennai-Tamil - Definition of Trafficking, Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Nadu.

76 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. 5. Dianne D. Horgan, Achieving Gender 13. Padma Lal B.K. et. al., afn clwsf/ / blnt Equity, 1995 afnaflnsf, 2057 6. d'n'sL P]g 14. Sap Nepal, Gender and Development, 1999 7. Employment for Women In Formal Sector 15. The Conditions of Dalits ( Untouchables) in Nepal, New Era, Kathmandu. in Nepal: Assessment of Impact of Various 8. Flavia Agenes, Law and Gender Inequality, Development Interventions. UNDP, 1999. Nepal/ Team Consult Pvt. Ltd. 1999. 9. g]kfn clw/fHosf] ;+ljwfg, @)$& 16. UNDP, Human Development Report, 10. Katharine T. Bartlett et. al., Feminist Legal 1995. Theory, 1993. 17. Vijay Prasad, Untouchable Freedom: A 11. M.C. From Periphery to Center, Analysis Social History of Dalit Community, 2000 of the Paradigm of Globalization, Casteism 18. Yubaraj Sangroula, Condemned to Dalitism, Ambedkar Resource Center, Exploitation: Trafficking of Girls and Tumkur, India. Women, Kathmandu School of Law, 2001. 12. Nancy R. Hooyman, Judith Gonyea, 19. ;fj{hlgs ck/fw P]g, @)$( Feminist Perspectives on Femily Care 20. afnaflnsf P]g, @)$* (Policies for Gender Justice), 1995

13. Environment and Development Group 13.1) Energy Law  Production by Public Sector Objectives:  Production by Private Sector Objectives of this course are:  PPP Model  To provide students with a general information  Responsibility in Various Activities on Energy Laws of Nepal, (Survey, Production, Extension and  To introduce them with a situation of Distribution) enforcement of Energy Laws, and f. Quality of Electricity  To help them assess the utility and implication g. Sell and Purchase of Electricity of Energy Laws. h. National Grid System i. Requirements for Grid System in Trans- Contents: boundary Supply 1. Introduction j. Crime and Punishment Relating to Hydro- a. Meaning and Concept of Energy Law Electricity b. Development of Energy Law 4. Law on Wind Energy c. Impotance of Energy Law 5. Law on Petroleum Energy  Three Goals of Energy (Accessibility, 6. Law Relating to Solar Energy Availability, and Acceptability) 7. Energy Consumption d. Areas of Energy Laws (Hydroelectricity a. Determination of Energy Cost Energy, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, and b. Basis of Determination of Energy Cost Natural Gas Energy) c. Energy Supply as a Service 2. Forms of Energy d. Providing Continuous Service a. Traditional Energy Sources e. Right of Peoples Around Project Areas b. Alternative or Renewable Energy Sources f. Subsidies in Energy Cost 3. Hydroelectricity Law g. Energy Consumption and Legal Criteria a. Concept of Hydroelectricity and Hydroelectricity Law 8. Energy Production and Sustainability b. Hydro-electic Projects and Their Importance a. Necessity of Sustainability c. Import and Export of Electricity b. Legislative Requirements for Sustainability  Criteria for Import and Export c. Utilization of Energy and Energy Saving  Obligations during Import and Export d. Environment and Sustainability in Energy Sector d. Sharing of Burden and Benefits

9. National Policies on Energy Sector Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) e. Production of Electricity 77 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B. a. Necessity of Liberalization Concept in Energy Studies (NEFAS) Coalition for Action on Sector South Asian Cooperation (CASAC) in b. Policy and Legal Issues Cooperation with (FES) Nepal 2002 10.Authority of Energy Law in Nepal 7. Foreign Investment and Technology a. Electricity Authority (Composition, Purpose Transfer Act, 2049 BS and Functions) 8. Gas Protection Rules, 2017 BS b. Sectoral Energy Support Authorities 9. Hydro Power Policy, 1992 & 2001 11. Traditional vs. Alternative Energy and 10. Institutions related with energy sector Balancing the Resources 11. National Electricity Policy 12. Dam and Its Construction 12. Nepal Electricity Authority Act 2041 BS a. Construction of Dam and Its Effects 13. Nepal Mine Act and Regulations 2023BS/ b. Responsibility of Constructors 2042 BS c. Displacement of Peoples and their 14. Nepal Petroleum Act, 2040 Rehabilitation 15. Nepal Petroleum Regulation 2041 BS d. Trans-boundary Responsibility (Allocation of 16. New trends in development of energy Sovereign Risk) Sector 17. Nutural Resource Conservation and Recommended Books Sustainable Development in Nepal, H.D. 1. Awareness in energy sector Lekhak & Binod Lekhak, Kshitiz Publication, Oct 2003 2. Constitutional Provision on energy 18. Small Hydro-power, China’s Practice, Tong 3. Electricity Act and Regulations, 2049 BS Jiandong, 2004, (China Water Power Press) 4. Electricity Tarrif Fixation Regulation, 19. Water Resource Act 2049 BS, Regulation 2050 BS 2050 BS 5. Energy (Science, Policy & the Pursuit of 20. Water Use and Waste Water Management, Sustainability), edited by Robert Bent L Nishi Dixit, Vista International) Publishing loyd Orr Randall Baker, 2002 House, Delhi, 2006, 1st ed. 6. Energy Policy (National & Regional Note: At least 1 month field visit to different Implications), Sridhar K. Klatri & Hari sector Upreti, Nepal Foundation for Advanced

13.2) Civil Aviation and Tourism Law

Objectives:  ICAO Objectives of this course are:  IATA  To provide students with a basic knowledge b. National Bodies on Civil Aviation and Tourism Law  - Civil Aviation Authority  To help them build capacity to analyse the 7. Aircraft and Air Service situation of Civil Aviation and Tourism Laws a. International Aircrafts and policies; and  Definition  To familiarize them about of utility and  Nationality implications of Civil Aviation and Tourism Laws in Nepal.  Registration/Deregistration and Marking  Certification Contents:  Equipment and Maintenance Part-A- Civil Aviation law b. Domestic Aircrafts 1. Concept of International Air Law  Definition 2. The Origin and Development of  Nationality and Registration International Air Law  Certification 3. Concept of Five Freedoms  Document Records 4. Universalization of Air Law 8. Aircraft Operation 5. Sources of Air Law a. International 6. Bodies Governing the Civil Aviation  Rights in Air Space

Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) a. International Bodies  Non-Scheduled Flight 78 Syllabus of B.A. LL.B.  Scheduled Flight  Main Provision Under the Tourism Act  Exclusive Sovereignty Concept,  Sectoral Institutions and Their Obligations and Limitations Obligations (Guiding, Hotel, Travel and b. Domestic Mountaineering)  Air Operation and Air Worthiness  Mountaineering Legal Barriers Certificate b. Immigration Law and Tourist  Crew  Objectives  Flight Rules  Provision Regarding to Visa for Tourists 9. Accident Investigation c. Nepal Tourism Authority Board Act a. International Legal Mechanism  General Introduction b. National Legal Mechanism  Rights, Duties and Function of Board 10. Carriage by Air 5. Facility Under the Law to the Tourist in a. Warsaw Convention Nepal b. Hague Protocol 6. Control Over the Tourist c. Carriage by Air Laws in Nepal a. Liaison Officer- Rights, Duties, and d. Air Carrier’s Liability Obligations 11. Civil Aviation Crime 7. Concept of Village and Eco-tourism a. Aircraft Hijacking b. Tokyo, Hague and Montreal Conventions Recommended Books: c. Crime Against Civil Aviation in Nepal 1. Civil Aviation Act and Regulations 12. Commercial Dealing in Aviation 2. D.J. Harris , Cases and Materials on International Law, 4th ed. 1998 a. Wet and Dry Lease 3. Immigration Act b. Sale and Purchase 4. J.G. Stark, Introduct ion to International c. Mortgages Law, 10th ed. Aditya Books, India (1994) d. Liability of Manufacturers 5. Malcolm N. Shaw, International Law, 4th 13.Insurance and Air Transport Services ed. Cambridge University Press, (1996) a. Contract of Aviation Insurance 6. Related International Conventions. b. Aviation Insurance Policy 7. Tourism Act and Regulations c. Re-insurance 8. Tourism Authority Board Act d. Insolvency Part-B-Tourism Law Note: 1. Lesson plan formulated by the concerned teacher 1. Meaning and Importance of Tourism Law shall give detail description, methods of teaching, 2. Concept of Tourism Law teaching strategy, allocated time frame, internal 3. Development of Tourism Law in Nepal evaluation system and specific materials to be 4. Current Nepalese Tourism Laws used. a. Tourism Act 2. Teacher must prepare model questions and guidelines for examiner of the papers. The  Objectives guidelines must state the scope of each content  Definition of ‘Tourist’ and Different and text books on which the orientation is Forms of Foreigners based. Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

79 Contact Us Kathmandu School of Law (KSL) Dadhikot-9, Bhaktapur, Nepal P.O.Box: 6618 Tel: 977-01-6634455, 6634663 Fax: 977-1-6634801 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ksl.edu.np Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

80 Kathmandu School of Law (KSL)

81