One Year LL.M.

Course Structure
Total Credits-52

Program Outcomes (POs)

 Demonstrate an understanding of the core areas of Law, various legal doctrines and their applicability;
 Apply strategies for identifying, analyzing, researching and solving legal problems;
 Demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communications;
 Acquire & apply legal knowledge to the complex Socio-legal problems;
 Develop legal research skills & legal reasoning and apply it during programme and in Legal practice;
 Develop an attitude of self-reflection in life-long learning in the context of Constitutional legislative &
societal transformation in society with the ability to engage in independent practice and research;
 Provide a platform of self-employability by developing professional skills in legal field.

Semester-I
The first term shall have the following two foundational/compulsory papers of 6 credits each and three
papers of 4 credits each from the areas of specialization.

Course Structure for One Year LL.M., Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
Semester I
Course Course Title Course Max Marks Total Maximum Course
Code Type End Sessional Teacher*
Marks Credit
Sem
PGL OE 1:01 Fundamental
Open
Rights and 30 100
Elective 70 4
Fundamental
(CBCS)#
Duties
PGLCP1 Research methods
and Core 70 30 100 6
Legal Writing
PGLCP2 Comparative
Public Law/System 30
Core 70 100 6
of
Governance
PGL Group Optional Subject
70 30 100 4
CA/CCL Elective
PGL Group Optional Subject
70 30 100 4
CA/CCL Elective
PGL Group Optional Subject
70 30 100 4
CA/CCL Elective
PGLSDC1:01 Sports Law Skill
Developme 35 15 50 2
nt
MPDC 105 Remedial Foundation
1
Language- English Course 100
Total credits 26**

# Choice Based Credit System

* will be allotted at the time of preparing Time-Table.
** Advance Learners may earn more credits (Maximum 4 in each Semester)

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 Semester-II
The second term shall have the following two foundational/compulsory papers of 6 credits each and three
papers of 4 credits each from the areas of specialization

Course Course Title Course Max Marks Total Maximum Course

Code Type End Sessional Teacher*
Marks Credit
Sem
PGL OE Consumer Protection Open
2:01 Laws Elective 70 30 100 4
(CBCS)#
PGLCP3 Law and Justice in a
Core 70 100 6
Globalizing World 30
PGLCP4 Dissertation & Viva-
Voce Core 70 30 100 6

PGL Group Optional

Elective 70 30 100 4
CA/CCL
PGL Group Optional
Elective 70 30 100 4
CA/CCL
PGL Group Optional
Elective 70 30 100 4
CA/CCL
PGLSDC Energy Laws Skill
35 2
2:01 Development 15 50
MPDC Basic of Computer Foundation 100
1
205 Course
Total 26**
Credits
# Choice Based Credit System
* will be allotted at the time of preparing Time-Table.
** Advance Learners may earn more credits (Maximum 4 in each Semester)

The CPGLS has following Foundational/Compulsory and Optional / Specialization papers from which a
student can choose his / her area of Specialization. However, the Optional / Specialization shall be offered
only if minimum required number of students opts for it.
Foundational/Compulsory Papers (6 credits each)
PGLCP1 Research Methods and Legal Writing
PGLCP2 Comparative Public Law/System of Governance
PGLCP3 Law and Justice in a Globalizing World
PGLCP4 Dissertation & Viva-Voce

Optional/Specialization and Open Elective Papers (4 credits each)

PGLCA1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)

PGLCA1:01 Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
PGL CA1:02 Administrative Law
PGLCA1:03 Local Self-Government &Federal Governance
PGLCA1:04 Right to Information Law
PGLCA1:05 Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance
PGLCA1:06 Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
PGLCA1:07 Media Law
PGL CA1:08 Lokpal Law
PGL CA1:09 Election Law
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PGLCCL2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
PGLCCL2:01 Intellectual Property Law
PGL CCL2:02 Company Law
PGL CCL 2:03 Corporate Social Responsibility
PGL CCL 2:04 International Trade Law
PGLCCL2:05 Banking and Insurance Law
PGL CCL2:06 Competition Law
PGL CCL2:07 Consumer Protection Laws
PGL CCL2:08 Bankruptcy Law
PGL CCL2:09 Law of Data and Digital Assets.

PGLIC 3 LL.M.(International and Comparative Law)

PGL IC 3:01 Public International Law
PGL IC 3:02 Private International Law
PGL IC 3:03 International Humanitarian Law
PGL IC3:04 International Human Right Law
PGL IC3:05 Comparative Constitutional Law
PGL IC3:06 Global Administrative Law
PGL IC3:07 International Arbitration Law
PGL IC 3:08 International Environmental Law
PGL IC 3:09 Media, Technology and Sports Law

PGLCSL4 LL.M. (Criminal Law)

PGL CSL 4:01 International Criminal Law
PGL CSL 4:02 Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration
PGL CSL 4:03 Criminal Justice System and Human Rights
PGL CSL 4:04 Penology and Victimology
PGL CSL 4:05 Crime and Social Legislations
PGL CSL 4:06 Police Law and Administration
PGL CSL 4:07 Emerging Areas of Criminality and Cyber Crimes
PGL CSL 4:08 Corporate Crimes/White Collar Crimes
PGL CSL 4:09Organised Crime, Terrorism and International Crime: New Challenges

PGLLG5 LL.M. (Law and Governance)

PGL LG 5:01 Global Governance
PGL LG 5:02 Law and Development
PGL LG 5:03 Health Law
PGL LG 5:04 Education Law
PGL LG 5:05 Law of Poverty
PGL LG 5:06 Law Against Corruption
PGL LG 5:07 Law on Right to Work
PGL LG 5:08 Land Acquisition Law
PGL LG 5:09 Law & E- Governance

PGLLPR6 LL.M. (Legal Pedagogy and Research)

PGL LPR 6:01 Ideas of Justice and Justice Education
PGL LPR 6:02 Legal Education Systems in India
PGL LPR 6:03 Legal Professions and Social Justice
PGL LPR 6:04 Curriculum Planning, Legal Clinics and Clinical Methodology
PGL LPR 6:05 Technology Use and Effective teaching –Learning Methods
PGL LPR 6:06 Supervision and Evaluation of Student Performance
PGL LPR 6:07 Legal Research, Writing and Plagiarism
PGL LPR 6:08 Research Projects and Policy
PGL LPR 6:09 Papers Adult Learning and Promotion of Scholarship

PGLFSL7 LL.M. (Family and Social Security Law)

PGL FSL 7:01 Law relating to Marriage and Matrimonial Remedies
PGL FSL 7:02 Uniform Civil Code
PGL FSL 7:03 Law of Inheritance and Succession
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 PGL FSL 7:04 Family Disputes Resolution
PGL FSL 7:05 Religion and Family Law
PGL FSL 7:06 Nuclear and Extended Family Rights
PGL FSL 7:07 Rights of Women and their Protection
PGL FSL 7:08 Rural Development and Agricultural Laws
PGL FSL 7:09 Penal Laws on Family Affairs

Compulsory Paper
Research Methods and Legal Writing
1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing masters of laws with the profound
knowledge of research and legal writing. So the paper Research Methods and Legal Writing has been
designed as a core paper which infuses the zeal to become a dedicated researcher to contribute
excellence of knowledge into legal arena.
1.1 Course Title: Research Methods and Legal Writing
1.2 Course Code: PGL CP 1
1.3 Contact Hrs: 60-72
1.4 Credits: 6
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To study the method to conduct research.
 To study various modes for comprehending research.
 To represent the data and inputs acquired from the sources into an understandable manner.
 To incorporate the analytical skill to comprehend the data and evaluate them.

3. Course Contents:
Module-I Lectures 15-18
Research-Meaning, Significance, Uses & Objectives of Research Legal Research-Significance, objectives of
legal research and law reform Socio-legal Research-Uses &Objectives of Socio-Legal Research, Importance of
Interdisciplinary, and Multidisciplinary Research
Module–II Lectures 15-18
Types of Research-Application Based; Objective based; Inquiry mode Based; Selection and formulation of
research problem-Hypothesis, Review of Literature, Research design, Tools
of research techniques-doctrinal- non doctrinal, Relevance of empirical research, Induction and deduction

Module-III Lectures 15-18

Sampling; Use of Scaling Techniques; Computer Application in Legal Research; Report, and Legal Writing
Skills; Sources of data collection–Literature, observation, questionnaire, schedule, interview, case study,
surveys, analysis, and interpretation
Module–IV Lectures 15-18
Ethical Issues in Research; Respondent, Researcher, Sponsors, Plagiarism, Review of Literature-
Books/Articles and Case Study, Legal Article/Research Paper writing; The student has to deliver a lecture on a
topic assigned as part of Teaching Practice.
4. Recommended Readings:
Dawson, Catherine :Practical Research Methods
Kothari,C.R. : Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques
Kumar, Ranjit, : Research Methodology-A Step-by-Step Guide for
Beginners
Goode and Hatt :Methods in Social Research
Christie :Legal Writing and Research Manual
ILI :Legal Research Methodology
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 M.O. Price ,H. Bitner and By siewiez: Effective Legal Research
Glanvile Williams :Learning the Law
Pauline [Link] : Scientific Social Survey and Research
Baxi, Upendra : ‘Socio-Legal Research in India
Cohen, Morris L., :‘Legal Research’, Minnesota, West Publishing Co.
Ghosh, B.N. : ‘Scientific Method and Social Research’
Johari J.C. (ed), :‘Introduction to the Method of Social Sciences’,
Stone, Julius, :‘Legal System and Lawyer’s Reasoning’
Law Commission of India-XIVReport1958,Vol.1,Ch.25
U.G.C-Report of the Curriculum Development Centre in Law 1989
International Legal Centre-Legal Educational Changing Society

Note:-All latest volumes of abovementioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Select contemporary legal issues, prepare and present topics – thereby enhancing their research and
presentation skills
 Understand the articulation skills required to write research papers.
 Understand the points to be covered to write and read a research paper.
 Evaluate various methodology of research.
 Use various tools of research to be carried out while researching.
 Understand and analyze the outcome after the research is conducted.
 Recognise primary and secondary sources of legal research material.
 Use and apply secondary sources, case law and legislation using both paper based and online resources to a
research problem.
 Develop correct research strategies to critically evaluate the relevance, quality, authority and currency of the
research materials.
 Demonstrate good legal writing skills, including an understanding of the use and preparation of legal research
material in legal writing and the correct methods of legal referencing.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Term Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%
Compulsory Paper
Comparative Public Law/Systems of Governance

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies instills among the students the capability to compare the
Constitutions and legal systems of various countries specifically from where we have borrowed our
Constitution. It provides an in depth knowledge to understand the various notions over which the provisions
of the Constitutions are laid upon such as Constitutionalism and Federalism. This is a core course for the
students of One Year LL.M.

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1.1 Course Title: Comparative Public Law/Systems of Governance
1.2 Course Code: PGL CP 2
1.3 Contact Hrs: 60-72
1.4 Credits: 6
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To compare the nature and scope of the Constitutions of UK and USA with India.
 To study various concepts and principles to lay out the blueprint of the Constitution.
 To evaluate the functioning of various institutions to run the governance smoothly.
 To evaluate the system of legislature, executive and judiciary in UK, USA and India.
3. Course Contents:
Module-I Lectures 15-18
Evolution of Public Law and System of Governance: Amending constitutions; flexibility and continuity as
aspects of constitutionalism, Federalism.
Module-II Lectures 15-18
Process of governance: Courts: protecting public interests through litigation, the role of National
Agencies/Commissions in establishing respect for Human Rights-NHRC.
Module-III Lectures 15-18
Structure and Institutions of Governance: Executive, Legislative and Judicial Governance in India, U.K., and
U.S.A.,
Module-IV Lectures 15-18
Issues in governance: Center–State Relations, Corruption in Administration, Right to Services Law in India:
Right to Education, Right to Food, Right to Employment (MGNREGA), Redressal of Citizen Grievance:
Lokpal and Lokayakta, Citizen Charters, Right to Information

4. Recommended Readings:
[Link] : Indian Government and Politics
[Link] : Constitutional Government in India
[Link] : Indian Government and Politics (2Volumes)
[Link] : Introduction to the Constitution of India
SubhasKashyap : Our Constitution
[Link]&[Link] : Select Constitutions
[Link] &[Link] : The British Constitution
Skidmore, Carter, Tripp : American Government
Blackstone's : Statutes on Public Law
de Smith and Brazier :Constitutional and Administrative Law
Bradley and Ewing :Constitutional and Administrative Law

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the functioning of legislature, executive and judiciary in USA, UK and in India.
 Understand the various basic norms to be followed to draft the Constitution.
 Evaluate the efficacy of the system including legislature, executive and judiciary.
 Evaluate various programmes and policies initiated by the government.
 Understand how the States studied have developed and applied constitutional principles, especially in the light of
processes of globalization and democratization.
 Understand the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the making and the amendment of constitutions.

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  Understand how the States studied have developed their administrative structure and how they solve the conflicts
between the State and the citizens.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Term Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

Compulsory Paper
Law and Justice in a Globalizing World
1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies into its second semester tries to incorporate among the students a
better understanding of legal knowledge along with its implementation into current global apparatus. The
globalizing regime has changed the outlook of India in multi facet way. Students are expected to understand
the variation came up after Globalization into the global regime. This is a core course for the students of One
Year LL.M.
1.1 Course Title: Law and Justice in a Globalizing World
1.2 Course Code: PGL CP 3
1.3 Contact Hrs: 60-72
1.4 Credits: 6
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2 Course Objectives:
 To understand the scope of global governance contemplating with global issues such as restoring
international peace.
 To study the impact of Globalization in India pertaining to social, economic and political aspects.
 To evaluate the challenges before sovereignty due to globalization and its transition phase.
 To evaluate the concept of Global Justice from the lenses of judicial process.

3 Course Contents:

Module -I Lectures 15-18

Globalization and Global Governance: Meaning and scope; Social, Political, and Economic Dimensions of
Globalization; Emergence of Transnational Law in a Globalizing World; Globalization and Post-Pandemic
world Order;
Module -II Lectures 15-18
Impact of globalization: Human Rights; Environment and Natural Resources- Global Commons; Terrorism
Module -III Lectures 15-18
Globalization and the Sovereignty of the States: Challenges and Perspectives; Globalization and Problem of
Unemployment; Displacement for Development; Globalization and Universal Values;
Module- IV Lectures 15-18
Cosmopolitanism; Concept of Global Justice; Globalization and Social Justice/ Global Distributive Justice;
Impact of Globalization on Judicial Process and administration of Justice; Future of Globalisation;

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4 Recommended Readings:
Anthony McGrew, David Held (eds.) :Governing Globalization: Power, Authority
And Global Governance (Polity Press)

Jean-Marc Coicaud, : The Globalization of Human

Michael W. Doyleetal(eds.) : Rights(United Nations University Press)

John Baylis, Steve Smith, etal(eds.) The Globalization of World Politics: An

Introduction to International Relations (Oxford
University Press,)

Karl-Heinz Ladeur (ed.) : Public Governance in the Age of Globalization )

Laura Valentini :Justice in a Globalizing World: A Normative
Framework (Oxford University Press, ).

Simon Coney, : Justice Beyond Borders: A Global Political Theory

(Oxford University Press,).

Upendra Baxi: : The Future of Human Rights,.

S. Adam, :“Distributing Justice” 86 (2) New York University
:LawReview500-572(Ma).

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas specified
in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments, critical studies
and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5 Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the global issues and looking for their solutions keeping in mind the role of global
institutions such as United Nations and its subsidiary organs.
 Understand the nuances of Globalization in India and the role of judiciary and legislature to combat
with the problems.
 Access the standards to global governance to incorporate global justice which is a complicated arena.
 Address the issues to global concerns and their solutions.
 Know the implications of globalization on law and legal theory.

6 Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Compulsory Paper
Dissertation and Viva-Voce
1. General Course Information: The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies instills among the
students the capability through this course to hone their skills as a researcher that would be of immense
help to them in their career. This is a compulsory paper. The Viva-voce is comprehensive and not
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 confined to the dissertation topic only.

1.1 Course Title: Dissertation and Viva-Voce

1.2 Course Code: PGL CP4
1.3 Contact Hrs: 60-72
1.4 Credits: 4+2
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objective
 To enable the students to improve their research skills.
 To test the research abilities of the students and their analytical skills.
 To enhance their writing skills.
3. Course Contents:
The selection and registration of the topics of dissertation shall start after Mid Term Tests of First Semester.
The submission of the dissertation shall be at the end of the Teaching of Second [Link] are required
to identify a researchable area and prepare a dissertation on the same using legal research methodology.

4. Recommended Readings:
 S.K. Verma and M. Afzal Wani (Eds.) : Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law
Institute, ILI Publication,
 Harvard Law Review Association : Uniform System of Citations
 Carol M Bast : Foundations of Legal Research and Writing
Note: Besides reference books on research Methodology the students are required to search and read the
books and related material on the topic of their Dissertation
5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Identify key research questions within the field of Demography to carry out independent research.
 Formulate legal research problem.
 Identify proper research methodology to deal with the legal issue.
 Apply objective, logical and legal reasoning to make arguments and arrive at conclusions
 Demonstrate appropriate referencing and develop skills in other aspects of academic writing.
 Apply the demographic/statistical research training acquired in the taught element of the programme by
designing an appropriate research strategy and research methodology to carry out research.
 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of report writing.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, on their dissertation topic.
Viva Voce: 30%
Dissertation: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies imbibes among the students to know more about the
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State policies as they are the golden framework to
run the Constitution. This course is an Elective course for the students of the Centre of Post
Graduate Legal Studies. This paper goes into detailed academic discussion over contemporary
legal happenings and collaborate it with the given FR and DPSP which is very significant for
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1.1 Course Title: Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course objectives:
 The students who will have a basic knowledge of FR and DPSP are further given insight about the
functioning and in depth knowledge of FR and DPSP.
 FR and DPSP are further need to scrutinize from the lenses of constitutionality.
 The updated case laws are to be discussed to stretch out the scope of FR and DPSP for public good.

3. Course Contents:
Module -I Lectures 10-12
Concept of rights, Fundamental rights, Human rights, Fundamental rights in India, justiceability of
Fundamental rights, State and Law
Module- II Lectures 10-12
Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Rights against exploitation,
Module- III Lectures 10-12
Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and educational Rights, Constitutional Remedies,
Module -IV Lectures 10-12
Nature of the Directive Principles: justiceability of Directive Principles of State Policy;
Inter-relationship between Fundamental rights and Directive Principles.

4. Recommended Readings:
Seervai,H.M. : Constitutional Law of India
Basu, D.D. : Commentary on Constitution of India,
Kashyap Subhash : Constitutional Law of India
Singhvi, : Constitutional Law of India
Govt. of India : Constituent Assembly Debates Hidayatullah,
M (ed.) : Constitutional Law of India Jain,
Shukla,V.N. : Constitution of India
Tope, T.K. : Constitutional Law of India
Manohar Sujata : Constitutional Law of India
Datar,Arvind P. : Constitution of India
Kagzi [Link] : Constitution of India
Jain, M.P. : The Constitution of India
Shiva Rao. B. : The Framing of India’s Constitution (6 Volumes) Dicey A.V.
: An introduction to the study of the Law of Constitution
Pylee M.V. : Constitutions of the World
Rai, Udai Raj : Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the functioning of Fundamental rights and Directive Principles of state policies.
 Understand the need and efficacy of reasonable restrictions given under the Constitution.
 Evaluate the contemporary happenings from the lenses of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
of state Policies.
 Evaluate various programmes and policies initiated by the government.
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 6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Term Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Administrative Law
1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies implants among the students to understand the nuances of the
constitutional provisions and their efficacy. The study of Administrative law will provide a wider ambit
to analyze the functioning of various institutions to run the system.

1.1 Course Title: Administrative Law

1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:02
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To compare the nature and scope of Administrative law in India.
 To study various concepts and principles to lay out the blueprint of the Constitution.
 To evaluate the functioning of various institutions to run the governance smoothly.
 To evaluate the scope of natural justice in India as it forms the foundation of Administrative law.

3. Course Contents:

Module- I Lectures 10-12

Nature and meaning of Administrative Law, Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, Administrative
Discretion .
Module- II Lectures 10-12
Delegated Legislation, Doctrine of Natural Justice,
Module -III Lectures 10-12
Liability of Administration-Contractual liability, tortuous liability, State Privilege to withhold the
Documents Administrative Finality
Module- IV Lectures 10-12
Ombudsman, Lokpal Administrative Tribunals

4. Recommended Readings:
Wade and Phillips, : Administrative Law
Wade and Forsyth , :Administrative Law
Craig, :Administrative Law
Friedman, : The State and the Rule of Law in mixed Economy
PeterH. Schuck, : Foundations of Administrative Law
Dicey, : Introduction to the Law of the Constitution,
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 NevilleL. Brown and J.F. Garner, : French Administrative Law
Davis, :Discretionary Justice
De Smith, : Judicial Review of Administrative Action
Neil Papworth, :Introduction to Administrative Law
[Link], :Cases and Materialson Administrative Law
[Link], :Administrative Law
[Link], :An Introduction to American Administrative Law.
K.S. Shukla and [Link], : Lokayukta: a Social Legal Study
[Link], :Comparative Administrative Law,.
[Link], :The Ombudsman
Garner : Administrative Law,
Subba Rao, G C V : Administrative Law
Richard J Pierce & Kenneth Culp davis, :Administrative Law
Note: All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the functioning of various public and statutory institutions.
 Understand the need of Natural Justice and how far it is implemented into the system..
 Evaluate the scope of administrative discretion.
 Evaluate the constitutional modes of accomplishing the administrative functions.
 Understand the working of Lokpal and Administrative Tribunals.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Term Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Local Self-Government & Federal Governance

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies tries to infuse a zeal to understand the rural and urban needs of
India to work for inclusive growth. The Gandhian concept of Gram Swaraj of direct democracy came into
practice with the introduction of the 73rdand 74th Amendments in the Constitution, and India is moving
towards direct democracy. The local bodies have been conferred with the power administration in regional
and local importance matters. Considering the necessity for specializing in administrative law this course is
designed to equip the students with the knowledge. This optional paper shall take up the issues of
development in both rural and urban domains within the framework of Constitution.

1.1 Course Title: Local Self-Government &Federal Governance

1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:03
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
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1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To study the historical aspect for the need for Local Self Government.
 To study the constitutional framework specially 73 rdand 74thAmendment Act.
 To evaluate the functioning of direct Democracy in India in both rural and urban areas.
 To know the nature of the democratic functioning of elected local bodies and the scope of
administrative control as well of the judicial control over them.
 To evaluate the role of judiciary with regard to self government in India.

3. Course Contents:
Module-I Lectures 10-12
Historical Perspectives: Early period, Gram Swaraj-the Gandhian concept, Federalism and Local Self
–Government, Financial Powers: Levying taxes, Licensing power, financial resources and powers
Module -II Lectures 10-12
Constitutional Scheme of Local Self –Government: Directive Principles, 73 and 74thConstitutional
rd

Amendment Act.
Module -III Lectures 10-12
Legislative Powers: Direct democracy and grass root planning, Municipalities and corporation, Gram
Sabha, Quasi-legislative Powers: Rule making power of the State Government, Regulations and Bye-
laws
Module -IV Lectures 10-12
Election to Local Bodies, Conduct of Meetings – Corporation, Municipal Council, Panchayat
Committee and Gram Sabha, Institutional and Judicial Control, Judicial and Quasi-judicial powers of
the Local Bodies

4. Recommended Readings:

H.M. Seervai :Constitutional Law of India

Subhash Kashyap :Constitution of India
Singhavi :Constitution of India
[Link] :Constituent Assembly Debates
Jain,M.P. :Constitutional Law of India
Tope,T.K. :Constitutional Law of India
Shiva Rao. B. :The Framing of India’s Constitution (6 Volumes) Friedman
:The State and the Rule of Law in a Mixed Economy
J.F. Garner& Dicey :Introduction to the Law of the Constitution
Hilaire Barnett :Constitutional and Administrative Law
W. Thornhill (ed.) :The Growth and Reform of English Local Self-government
Radhakumud :Local Government in Ancient India
Mookerji
M. Venketarangaiya :Local Government in India M. Pattabhiram Panchayat Raj Act

Note: All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas specified
in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments, critical studies
and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able:
 To know the introductory aspects, the historical and philosophical background for the Local Self –
Government.
 To understand the meaning and scope of Swaraj and its role to brought up 73 rdand 74thAmendment Act.
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  To understand the Constitutional scheme for the local self-government.
 Familiarize with the structure, powers and functions of the local self government
 To understand the importance of self government and the issues of decentralization at a grass root level
in India.
 To evaluate the election procedure in India specially in local self government.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Term Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Right to Information Law
1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies into its second semester tries to engage students about the legal
application of Rights enshrined into our Constitution. Right to Information Law incorporates among the
students the zeal to raise questions from the system. This optional paper is designed in such a way that it not
only prepares them theoretically but also practically.

1.1 Course Title: Right to Information Law

1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:04
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To understand the scope of Right to Information Law in India.
 To study the linkage between good governance and Right to Information as a significance key element
to empower Human Rights.
 To evaluate the intricacies and loopholes present in the Act and pounder upon the solutions too.
 To evaluate the role of Judiciary followed by relevant case laws to understand the current situation in a
better way.
3. Course Contents:
Module- I Lectures 10-12
Origin and Concept of Right to Information; Good Governance and Right to Information; Right to
information and Empowerment of the people; Voters’ right to information;

Module- II Lectures 10-12

Right to Information under International Conventions and Declarations; Right to Information under
regional instruments;

Module- III Lectures 10-12

Right to Information under Indian Constitution- Fundamental rights and right to information; Judiciary and
right to information; Right to Information in different Statutes in India;

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 Module- IV Lectures 10-12
Right to Information Act 2005 in India-Public authorities and their obligation under right to information
Act, Retrospective effect of Right to Information Act, Implementation of Right to Information Act in
private sector, Information related to the third party and protection of right, Appeals under right to
information law.

4. Recommended Readings:
[Link] : The Right to Information
[Link] : Right to Information and Good Governance
[Link] : Right to Information: Implementation Problems and Solutions
&PritiSaxena
Hilaire Barnett : Constitutional and Administrative Law
[Link] : Administrative Law
[Link] : Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
[Link] : Cases and Material son Administrative Law
[Link] : Comparative Administrative Law
Subhash Kashyap : Constitutional Law of India
Brownlie I : Basic Document son Human Rights
Rodney Ryder : Right to Information
C. Rajkumar : Governance and Human Rights

Note: All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not
an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging
ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the nature and scope of Right to information Act that will open doors for new opportunities
in this field.
 Sensitize the students about the democratic credentials of our country.
 The practical knowledge acquired can be utilized further in collaboration with various public agencies.
 Seek information from the authorities so this will develop a sense to enrich the concept of civil society.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from
the syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short
essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings
assigned.

Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies tries to make student an all rounder into his/her field of
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specialization. This is the only reason why the specialization of Constitutional Law covers every possible
aspect. This optional paper embodies every center state relation topic into the curriculum to make the
student aware of all the intricacies involved into it.
1.1 Course Title: Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance
1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:05
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2 Course Objectives:
 To understand the dynamics of Constitutionalism and Federalism in India.
 To study the State and Center relations in India and its impact over governance.
 To evaluate the intricacies involved into the disputes of State v. State and Centre v. State.
 To ensure the suitable model to work out over center state disputes and problems in to it.
3 Course Contents:
Module -I Lectures 10-12
Concept of Federalism; Cooperative and Competitive Federalism; Historical evolution of federal
features in India; Nature of Indian Federalism –Dominant features of the Union over the States;
Indian federalism and Judicial Perspective; Different forms of Governments- their features, merits and
demerits;
Module -II Lectures 10-12
Doctrines of ‘Separation of Powers’ and ‘checks and balances’; Distribution of Powers; Latimer
House Principles; Legislative Relations, Administrative Relations, Financial Relations.
Module -III Lectures 10-12
Emergency Provisions, Directions of the Union to States, Centre-State relations and the impact of
globalization, Inter-State River, Water disputes, Boundary disputes, Deployment of Security forces,
Special status of certain States, Access and Control over Natural Resources,
Module -IV Lectures 10-12
Principles of good governance, Administrative, Governor – Article 356 – Ordinance making power –
Pardoning Power, Democratic Process: Elections and Electoral Reforms – Election Commission of
India - State Election Commission - Coalition Government - Party System.
4 Recommended Readings:
[Link],(ed.), :Centre State Relations in India,
Ashok Chandra, :Federalism in India.
Jatindra Ranjan, :Development of Federalism in India,
Desai, Justice [Link] Anirudh, :Centre and State Power sunder Indian Federalism
Dr. Subhash [Link], :The Framing of India’s Constitution-A study &
Constitution making since 1950- An Overview
[Link], :Indian Constitution-Conflict sand Controversies
G.C.V Subbarao, :Legislative powers in Indian Constitutional Law.
Glanville Austin, :Indian Constitution: Corners one of a nation,
H.M. Seervai, :Constitutional Law of India
K.C. Wheare, : Federal Government.
K.P. Krishna Shetty, : The Law of Union-State Relations and Indian
Federalism.
[Link] Rao, :The Indian Federation.
Kabbur, A.S. : Centre-State Relations in India,
KeithA.B. :Constitutional History of India
L.M Singhvi, :Union-State Relations in India
M.V Pylee, : Constitutional History of India
O. P. Sharma, :Financial Relations between Centre & States and Local-Self
Governments in India
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 Pal, Chandra, : Centre-State Relations and Cooperative Federalism,
Setalvad M.C, : Constitutional History of India
[Link], : Indian Federalism: The Legislative Conflict.

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not
an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5 Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the relationship of center and state into various matters such as during emergency,
legislative matters and so on.
 Articulate the intricacies involved into the working of state and center in India where the dynamics of
federalism are not as concrete as in USA.
 The knowledge acquired can be utilized by the students working in administrative services.
 The curriculum is designed in such a way to prepare them for the competitive academic excellence. To
enable them to face NET and other academic competitive exams.
6 Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CA 1 LL.M.(Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
1. General Course Information:
Judicial review refers to the power of Judiciary to review the validity of law or an order, while judicial
activism refers to the use of judicial power to articulate and enforce what is beneficial for society The Centre
for Post Graduate Legal Studies tries to make student an all rounder into his/her field of specialization. This is
the only reason why the specialization of Constitutional Law covers every possible aspect. This optional paper
embodies every center state relation topic into the curriculum to make the student aware of all the intricacies
involved into it.

1.1 Course Title: Judicial Review and Judicial Activism

1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:06
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)
2. Course Objectives:
 The main objective is to make the students aware with the approach and similarities of judicial
restraint and judicial activism.
 To make the students aware about judicial activism and its use judiciary as judicial power.
 To discuss judicial review / doctrine under which legislative and executive actions subject to
review by judiciary.
 The knowledge acquired can be utilized by the students working in judicial services.
3. Course Contents:

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Module -I Lectures 10-12
Fundamental Concept of Judicial Review, Meaning, Nature and Development of Judicial Review,
Constructing Judicial Review, Litigation and Impact, Theories of Judicial Review, Judicial Review in
Contemporary World, Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution, Judicial Review in New Democracies-A
revisionist Analysis of Marbury v. Madison.
Module- II Lectures 10-12
Scope of Judicial Review, Judicial Review of Government organs and Actions– Judicial Review of
Legislative Action, Judicial Review of Administrative Action, Judicial Review over Judicial Decisions,
Power of Judicial Review and Conflict between Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
Module- III Lectures 10-12
Judicial Independence and Accountability, Appointment and Removal of Judges Doctrine of Stare Decisis,
Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dicta of a case, Judicial Supremacy v. Popular Constitutionalism,
Module -IV Lectures 10-12
Interpretation of Statutes and Constitution, Value Judgments in Law, Public Interest Litigation Judicial
Activism and Judicial Overreach, Entrenchment and Judicialization

4. Recommended Readings:
[Link], : Precedent in Indian Law: Judicial Process.
Aharon Barak, Purposive Interpretation in Law
Aharon Barak, : The Judge in a Democracy
[Link], : The Nature of the Judicial Process
[Link],[Link],: Cases and Materials on an Introduction to Law and the Judicial Process
Bodenheimer, : Jurisprudence: The Philosophy and Method of the Law
[Link], : Constitutional Interpretation

Duncan Kennedy, :A Critique of Adjudication Legal Reasoning: Collected Essays

Edward H. Levi :Introduction to Legal Reasoning
[Link], :Statutory Interpretation
[Link], :Before Memory Fades : An Autobiography
George H. Gadbois, Jr., :Judges of the Supreme Court of India:1
Jeffrey Goldsworthy, : Interpreting Constitutions :A Comparative Study
[Link], :Legal Reason: The Use of Analogy in Legal Argument
Martin Philip Golding, : Legal Reasoning
MauroCappellletti, :The Judicial Process in Comparative Perspective
Helen Fenwick :Judicial Review,
Clive Lewis :Judicial Remedies in Public Law,
[Link] :Administrative Law
Richard J Pierce & Kenneth Culp Davis : Administrative Law Treatise
Garner‟s: : Administrative Law,
Seervai, H.M.: : Constitutional Law of India
Basu,D.D.: :Commentary on Constitution of India
[Link]&[Link]: : Principles of Administrative Law,
.I.P. Massey: : Administrative Law
[Link] : Administrative Law
D D Basu : Administrative Law,
Bhagawati Prasad Banerjee & Bhasker Prasad Banerjee: Judicial Control of Administrative Action,
Mamata Rao : Public Interest Litigation,

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not
an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.
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 5. Course Learning Outcomes: After completing this course the students will be able to:
 Distinguish between judicial activism and judicial overreach.
 Analyze the judicial reasoning and to make out distinction between ratio and obiter.
 Know the role of independent judiciary. .
 Bring cases as public interest litigation.
 Understand the role of Judiciary more than a mechanism to resolve disputes.
 Helps to understand to role of Judiciary as pragmatic and progressive oriented organ of the
Government.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGLCA 1 LL.M. (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Media Law

1. General Course Information: Mass communication from the days of printing press has played a
very important role in the formation of the public opinion. Advancement in science and technology has
changed the scope and dimensions of mass communication and social media has become the part of it.
The course aims to provide basic understating of the evolution of mass media and its regulation to the
One Year LL.M. students of Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies as an optional paper.
1.1 Course Title: Media Law
1.2 Course Code: PGL CA 1:07
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To understand the legal, ethical and regulatory framework governing the media in India.
 To trace the historical background of Press regulation and broadcasting in India.
 To understand the Constitutional framework within the fundamental rights to Freedom of Speech and
Expression in India
 To understand the various concepts and study the theories in relation to Media.
 To discuss and evaluate the latest developments, and use of technology in the field of Media.
 To make the students aware with the importance of media ethics.
3. Course Contents:

Module-I Lectures: 10-12

Freedom of speech as a fundamental right, Constitutional guarantee for Free Press, reasonable restrictions on
Free speech; Different Types of Speech - Decent speech – indecent speech – hate speech – racial speech –
obscenity on mass media – regulation and control; Origins of broadcasting – regulation and censorship of press
and broadcasting; Media Freedom – boundaries of a free press - Mass media –press, films, radio, television;
Impact of films as visual media; Role of media in law making process.
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Module-II Lectures: 10-12
Defamation -general framework for defamation law Social Media and OTT platform for free speech –
regulation of content on Internet self-regulation v Government regulation; Libel and slander in cyberspace –
cross border libel/slander – jurisdictional issues
Module -III Lectures: 10-12
Obscenity and pornography - historical background -Hicklin Test Privacy – historical development of private
and confidential information – media practices and human rights – photo journalism in public places
Information privacy and reputation - personal data protection – abuse of personal information – marketing of
personal information- internet privacy and Social Media
Module -IV Lectures: 10-12
Media and Courts - Report of legal proceedings – trail by media – sensitive court reporting and human rights
issues, Press and Public access to the judicial processes, contempt of court Ethical dilemmas, issues and
concerns in mass communication – foundation of ethics- different aspects of journalism’s ethical issues-
Reporters privileges and protection of media sources

4. Recommended Readings:
Ursula Smartt: Media and Entertainment Law, Routledge
Roy L Moore: Mass communication Law and Ethics
Perry Keller: European and International Media Law, Oxford
Sallie Spilsbury: Media Law,
CavendishFrank Leishmann: Policing and the Media, Lawman
Roger L Sadler: Electronic Media Law, Sage
Sebastian Paul, Forbidden Zones: Law and media
Jaya Patil: Mass media: support for rural development
Wayne Overbeck: Major principles of media law.
MadhaviGordia Divan: Facets of Media Law

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course the students will be able:
 To discuss and analyze the legal, ethical and regulatory framework governing Media in India.
 To discuss and analyze the Constitutional framework in relation to freedom of speech and expression,
 To analyze and evaluate the latest developments and issues in the field of Media Law and Social Media
with Defamation and Privacy.
 To explain and discuss the importance and necessity of media ethics.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by
their attendance, participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment
on given topic from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester
Exams may consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures
and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam : 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)

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 Intellectual Property Law

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the profound
knowledge of Intellectual Property Law as an optional paper. IPR Law course is designed to equip
students with an advanced knowledge and understanding of intellectual property law and policy within
India and international setting. This is an optional course under Corporate and Commercial Law Group.

1.1 Course Title: Intellectual Property Law

1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To recognize the importance of IP and to educate the pupils on basic concepts of Intellectual Property
Rights.
 To identify the significance of practice and procedure of Patents.
 To make the students to understand the statutory provisions of different forms of IPRs in simple forms.
 To learn the procedure of obtaining Patents, Copyrights, Trade Marks &Industrial Design
 To enable the students to keep their IP rights alive.

3. Course Contents:
Module -I Lectures: 10-12
Concept of Intellectual Property- Kinds of Intellectual Property, Importance of Intellectual
Property Rights and the need for their Legal Protection, International Regime of Intellectual Property
Rights, Pre and Post WTO régime.
Module -II Lectures: 10-12
Introduction to Patents, Indian Patent Act, 1970, Patentable subject matters, Patentability criteria, Patent
granting procedure, Rights conferred, Infringement and remedies, International Regime relating to
Patent, Convention and Treaties.
Module -III Lectures: 10-12
Introduction to Copyright, The Copyright Act, 1957, Subject matter of Copyrights, Fair use,
Infringement and remedies, Copyright vis-a-vis Digital Technology, Software Copyright, Implication of
International Conventions in India.
Module -IV Lectures: 10-12
Trade Mark Act, 1999. Rights conferred Infringement and remedies. The Designs Act, 2000, Definition
of Designs concept of novelty or originality items not protected under Design, Functional Designs,
Industrial Design: Need for Protection of Industrial Designs.

4. Recommended Readings:
Cornish W.R. : Intellectual Property; Patents, Copyright, Trade Marks and allied Rights.
[Link] : Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights
P.M. Bakshi : Intellectual property, Indian Trends
[Link] : Intellectual Property Law
[Link] : Law of Trade Marks and Passing off Statutes and Agreements
The Patent Act, 1970
The Design Act, 2000
The Trade Marks Act, 1999
The Copy Right Act 1957
TRIPS Agreement
GATT

Note: All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is
not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
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specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course the student will be able:
 To distinguish and Explain various forms of IPRs and understand the concept of intellectual property rights.
 To identify the criteria to fit one’s own intellectual work in particular form of IPRs.
 To apply statutory provisions to protect particular form of IPRs.
 To analyze rights and responsibilities of holder of Patent, Copyright, Trademark, Industrial Design etc.
 To identify procedure to protect different forms of IPRs national and international level.
 To develop procedural knowledge to Legal System and solving the problem relating to intellectual property
rights.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment on given topic
from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester Exams may
consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and
discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Company Law

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the
profound knowledge of Company Law as an optional paper. Company Law course is designed to
provide a deep knowledge about incorporation, raising capital by companies, borrowings and
investments, foreign direct investment, corporate restructuring, corporate insolvency and other
related important issues. This is an optional course under Corporate and Commercial Law Group.

1.1 Course Title: Company Law

1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:02
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To inform the students about the elementary ideas and the logic of the corporate law.
 To make the students acquaint with the legal norms regulating the subjects of the corporate
law
 To learn the legal structure and the position (status) of the trading subjects.

3. Course Contents:
Module I Lectures: 10-12
Meaning, Nature, functions, Advantages and Disadvantages of a company, Kinds of
company, Registration and incorporation, Memorandum of Association-doctrine of

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 ultravires, Articles of Association-doctrine of constructive notice and indoor management
exceptions

Module II Lectures: 10-12

Shares: general principles, restrictions on the allotment of shares, share certificate: its objects
and effect transfer of shares, restrictions on transfer, procedure for transfer refusal of transfer,
issue of shares at premium and discount; Share capital - kinds ,alteration and reduction of share
capital ,further issue of capital conversion of loans into capital, duties of court to protect the
interests of creditors and shareholders; Shareholders and members –meaning, eligibility, calls
on shares, forfeiture and surrender of shares, lien on shares ,liabilities of shareholder; Meetings
- kinds, procedure for meeting, voting.
Module III Lectures: 10-12
Directors – meaning, appointment , qualifications and disqualification; kinds, vacation of office
removal; resignation ,powers and duties of directors; meeting, registers, loans and
remuneration of directors; compensation for loss of office; managing directors and other
managerial personnel; National Company Law tribunal and Appellate Tribunal; Majority
Powers and Minority Rights :Rule in Foss v. Harbottle and exceptions.
Module IV Lectures: 10-12
Winding up of Companies: Kinds, Consequences and reasons of winding up; Role of the Court,
Liability of past members; Payment of liabilities; Analysis of the provisions of The Companies
Act, 2013
4. Recommended Readings:
Taxman’s : Corporate Laws
Blackstone's :Statutes on Company Law
Ramaiya, : A Guide to Companies Act,
Avatar Singh : Indian Company Law,
Shah : Lectures on Company Law.
Taxman’s :Company Law.
Anantha Raman, :Lectures on company Law,
Majumdar, : Company Law,
B.K Sen Gupta, :Company Law,

Note: All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is
not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the
areas specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and
amendments, critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary
emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course, learners will be able:

 To appreciate the relevance of business law to individuals and businesses and the role of law in
an economic, political and social context.
 To identify the fundamental legal principles behind contractual agreements.
 To understand the legal and fiscal structure of different forms of business organizations and the
irresponsibility as an employer.
 To acquire problem solving techniques and to be able to present coherent, concise legal
argument.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their
attendance, participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of
assignment on given topic from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories.
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Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay questions, which will come
from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Corporate Social Responsibility

1. General Course Information:-

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the profound
knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility as an optional paper. CSR course is designed to make
students learn about the concept of CSR and how to implement it within an organization. It will also
teach the skills and knowledge required to make a positive impact on society.

1.1 Course Title: Corporate Social Responsibility

1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:03
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:-
Examine the nature and scope of Corporate Social Responsibility and to provide students a
detailed understanding of the societal context in which CSR has originated, make students aware about
the concept, theories and application of CSR for the society’s development and change their mindset
by developing a global outlook in them.
3. Course Contents:
Module- I Lectures: 10-12
Historical Background of CSR, Principles of CSR, Developments on Corporate Social Responsibility
in India, Corporate Social Responsibility and Companies Act, 2013, Corporate Social Responsibility
Committee, Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, CSR Expenditure, CSR Activities, Board’s
Responsibility towards CSR, CSR Reporting.
Module- II Lectures: 10-12
Corporate Social Responsibility-Social Responsibility of business with respect to different
stakeholders, Carroll's Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR and strategy, Shareholder
theory of the firm, voluntary guidelines, corporate social responsibility and Sustainability, The Criticism
of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability reporting, Global perspective on Corporate social
responsibility .
Module-III Lectures: 10-12
Corporate governance and Corporate social responsibility -Introduction, Early roots of corporate social
responsibility, Impact of Legal Traditions and the Rule of Law on Corporate Governance, Legal
Reforms of Corporate Governance in India, Regulatory mandates for CSR Corporate Governance,
Global Corporate Governance Practices.
Module-IV Lectures: 10-12
Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility, Environmental aspect of CSR Chronological
evolution and Models of CSR in India, Business Responsibility Reports by Listed Companies,
Guidelines on CSR and Sustainability for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Corporate Social
Responsibility as an ethics in Companies, CSR in Insurance Companies, CSR in Banking Companies,
CSR and Sustainable Development Goals, CSR as Organizational Brand Building, Factors influencing
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4. Recommended Readings:-
Rajesh S. Kadakia, :Corporate Social Responsibility Law & Practice,
Philip Kotler, Nancy Lee, : Corporate Social Responsibility: Doing the Most Good for Your
Company and Your Cause,
Kamal Garg, Bharat’s : Corporate Social Responsibility,
Mr. Rajesh Lohia, :Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities & Projects
Under The Companies Act, 2013,
S S Gulshan, : Corporate Social Responsibility,
Prabhakaran Paleri :Corporate Social Responsibility Concept Cases And Trends,
CS Rupanjana De, :A Practical Guide To Corporate Social Responsibility,
NeeruVasishth, Namita Rajput, :Governance, Ethics & Social Responsibility of Business,
A.C. Fernando, E. K. Satheesh, K. P. Muraleedharan, : Corporate Governance: Principles, Policies and
Practices,
P. V. Khatri, :Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility,
Palgrave Macmillan, :Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance,
William B. Werther Jr. and David Chandler, :Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Stakeholders
in a Global Environment,
5. Course Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, students will be able to:
 Relate and describe the multidisciplinary, strategic, and evolving nature of Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR);
 Describe and explain the wider social and environmental consequences of business decisions;
 Apply ethical decision making principles in a professional or business context;
 Explain the impact and implications of CSR on corporate culture;
 Evaluate (from an integrated CSR viewpoint) stakeholder perspectives, environmental sustainability,
marketing, governance and/or reporting issues; identify and analyze unstructured ethical and/or CSR
issues,
 Recognize opportunities, and formulate and evaluate options; formulate and defend ethical decisions
and/or CSR recommendations;

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not
an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment on given topic
from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester Exams may
consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and
discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam : 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
International Trade Law

1. General Course Information:-

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 The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the profound
knowledge of International Trade Law as an optional paper. International Trade law course is designed
to understand the complex issues emerging in the area of international trade and develop specialist
knowledge of business and commercial law within the international context.
1.1 Course Title: International Trade Law
1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:04
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)
2. Course Objectives:
 The course introduces students to the fundamental principles of international trade law. The primary
goal of the course is to acquaint and familiarize students with the main pillars in this arena of
international law and their effect on domestic law and policy.
 The course covers the key agreements and principles of international trade law and the jurisdiction,
policies and processes of the WTO.
 It also encompasses major critical analyses of international trade law together with an in-depth review
of relevant GATT/WTO panel and appellate body decisions.
 This course offers an introduction to the main theoretical tools and policies that are central to the study
of international trade, but with an emphasis on application to the trade flows, trading blocks and
international macroeconomic events that characterize the global economy today.
 The ability to use economic analysis to reach a deeper understanding of international trade will be an
important formative element for those who intend to develop careers in international business and
management
3. Course Contents:
Module- I Lectures: 10-12
Public international law relating to trade- GATT, WTO, WTO-Dispute Settlement Mechanism, GATS,
Ministerial conference –Ongoing Negotiation
Module -II Lectures: 10-12
Contract for international sale- CIF and FOB contracts, Convention on international Contract for
Carriage of goods by Air, Sea Road and Rail, Convention on International Sale of Goods
Module -III Lectures: 10-12
Private Law relating to international trade-agencies for promoting unification to trade laws-
UNCITRAL- UNIDROIT- UNCTAD, ICC & IMO, Financing International Trade International
commercial Arbitration; Dispute Settlement-Mediation in Conciliation and Arbitration
Module- IV Lectures: 10-12
FT (D&R) Act 1996, FEMA 2000, Foreign Direct Investment and Transfer of Technology, International
Taxation
4. Recommended Readings:
Clive M Schmith off: International Trade, Law
Charles D.: Sale of Goods carried by Sea
AdemuniOdeke: Law of International Trade
Bichawat R.S: Law of Arbitration and Conciliation
Charley, Janetle: International Trade Law
John S. Chipman : The Theory of International Trade, Vol. I & II 2)
LorandBartels : Regional Trade Agreements and the WTO Legal System
Michael J. Trebilcock: The Regulation of International Trade, Routledge, London,
Nicholas Kouladis: Principles of Law Relating to International Trade
Simone Schnitzer : Understanding International Trade Law
Leo D’Arcy, Carole Murray and Barbara Cleane The Law and Practice of International Trade
Kumar Ratnesh: WTO – Structure, Functions, Tasks and Challenges.
Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is
not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas
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 specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments,
critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary emerging ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge
and skills to:
 Explain and analyze the role of the World Trade Organization and the principal international trade
agreements it administers;
 Describe and analyze how the rules, principles and institutions of international trade impact on
domestic legal, political and social arrangements;
 Describe and analyze how global trade liberalization impacts upon developing countries, and on the
domestic regulation of areas such as human rights and environmental protection;
 Select and apply a range of approaches to written communication, and apply the critical thinking
required to bring about solutions to complex legal problems in the area of international trade law;
 Plan and conduct a legal research project with intellectual independence.
 Understand the legal institutions and rules of international commercial law in a general manner.
 Explain international sale of goods in a general manner, Assess international payment methods.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment on given topic
from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester Exams may
consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and
discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Semester Exam: 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

Optional Group Papers

PGLCCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Banking and Insurance Law
1. General Course Information:-
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the profound
knowledge of Banking and Insurance Law as an optional paper. The Banking and Insurance Law course
is designed to teach students to handle different financial activities related to Banking and Insurance
sectors and make them learn to work efficiently in the financial sector.
1.1 Course Title: Banking and Insurance Law
1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:05
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To acquaint the students with the basic principles and tools of Banking and Insurance Law
 To enable the students to understand the role of Banking and Insurance Law in development of the
economy of the Nation.
 To make the students understand the various services offered and various risks faced by Banks·
 To make them aware of various banking innovations after nationalization
 To give them an overview about insurance industry·
 To make the students understand various principles, provisions that govern the Life General Insurance
Contracts

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 3. Course Contents:
Module- I Lectures: 10-12
Different kinds of Banks and their functions; Multifunctional Banks-Growth and Legal issues; Law
relating to Banking Companies in India-Controls by Govt. and its agencies; The RBI as the Central
Bank - suspension and winding up;
Module -II Lectures: 10-12
Contract between banker and customer; Their rights and duties; Relationship of Banker and customer;
Legal character-Contract between banker and customer; Banking duty to customers; Consumer
protection and Banking as service; Recent Trends of Banking system in India- automatic teller machine
and use of internet; Travelers’ cheques- smart cards-credit cards;
Module- III Lectures: 10-12
Introduction- Nature; of insurance contract-various kinds of insurance, proposal, policy,parties,
consideration, need for Utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity. General Principles of Law of
insurance; The Risk-Commencement, Attachment and duration; settlement of claim and subrogation;
Effect of war upon policies; Indian Insurance Law; General Insurance Act 1938 and Insurance
Regulatory Authority Act, 2000
Module -IV Lectures: 10-12
Marine insurance- Term of insurance contract, express and implied conditions in the marine insurance
policy; Risk covered by the policy and expected perils; proximate cause of loss avoidance of policy;
Concept of average in Insurance contract; Settlement of insurance claims.

4. Recommended Readings:
Bani A : Review of current Banking theory and practice
Pagets : Law of Banking
[Link] : Tannan's Banking Law and Practice in India
[Link] : The-Law of Banking and Bankers.
[Link] :Banking Theory and Practice in India.
Amalesh Banerjee &[Link] (eds.) : Banking and Financial Sector Reforms in India,
Good Hart :The Central Bank and the Financial System
[Link] :Banking Reforms in India.
John Hanson and Christopals, Henby :All risks property Insurance
Gupta, S. N. : The Banking Law in Theory and Practice
Banerjee :Law of Insurance
Mitra B.C. : Law Relating to Marine insurance
Birds: : Modern Insurance Law;
Edwen. [Link] :Cases and Materials on Law of Insurance
Arnold: :The Law of Marine Insurance and Average
Mishra, M.N. :Law of Insurance Principles and Practice,
Rangarajan, C....... :Handbook of Insurance and Allied Laws.

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is
not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the
areas specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and
amendments, critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary
emerging ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course students will be able to:
 Understand the basic concepts of banking and functions of banking Examine the banking scenario in
India;
 Understand the risks faced by banks and ways to overcome them;
 Understand the basic concepts of insurance and elaborate the kinds of business risks;
 Understand the difference between Life & Non Life Insurance;
 Understand how to choose life insurance policies based on their needs;

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6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment on given topic
from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester Exams may
consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and
discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam : 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%
Optional Group Papers
PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Competition Law

1. General Course Information:

The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies aims at providing Masters of Laws with the profound
knowledge of Competition Law as an optional paper. The Competition Law course is designed to
provide the students with an in-depth knowledge of the growing relevance of competition law all around
the globe.
1.1 Course Title: Competition Law
1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:06
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives
 The course aims to study the developments of the policy of free and fair competition in India.
 The course will provide an analysis of the legal developments, from MRTP to the Competition Act.
 The course will analyze the progress of the Competition Law in various legal systems and also
determine the role of WTO in its policies.
 To understand the need and rationale for competition law from a developmental perspective.
 To critically examine some of the crucial issues like the interface with IPR laws, regulatory laws,
environmental laws, and public procurement laws.
 To critically analyze the emerging international competition law and its impact on developing countries.

3. Course Contents:
Module- I Lectures: 10-12
Concept of market, Open market- Regulated market, Market functions of role of competition law,
Nature & Scope of competition law and policy, Evolution & Growth of competition law, Theoretical
foundations of competition law Competition Act, 2002- overview, definitions and ideas of agreement,
dominant position, combination and effects of anti- competitive activities, Anti-competitive agreements:
Concept, forms and treatment in India, Parallel import, Treatment of anti- competitive agreements.
Module- II Lectures: 10-12
Abuse of dominant position: Concept, forms and treatment in India, Essential facilities doctrine,
Refusal and abuse of dominant position, Pricing strategies and abuse of dominant position,Treatment of
abuse of dominant position, Combinations- Concept, forms, reasons and regulatory framework in
India, Different tests for studying the impacts of combinations in the market, Unilateral and co-
ordinate effects of combinations, Foreclosure, Failing firm, Creeping acquisitions, Regulation of Cross-
border combinations

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 Module- III Lectures: 10-12
Competition Commission of India-Composition, powers and function of CCI, Role of the DG, Appellate
Tribunal, Penalties and remedies, WTO and its impacts on Competition Laws with reference to
UNCTAD, International enforcement and judicial assistance, Applicability of competition law into
agricultural sector, Dumping, State aid, Recession
Module- IV Lectures: 10-12
WTO norms for investment, OECD guidelines in investment, FDI policies and it’s impacts on
Competition in domestic market, Regulation of FDI in India, USA, EU, UK, Australia, TRIPS and its
impact on competition law regime

4. Recommended Readings:-
Avtar Singh; :Competition Law
D P Mittal, :Competition Law and Practice,
Dugar,S.M , :Guide to Competition Law : Containing commentary on Competition
Act, MRTP Act & Consumer Protection Act,
Furse, Mark., :Competition law of the EC and UK,
Suzanne Rab :Indian Competition Law: An International Perspective,
Ritter European, :Competition Law: A Practitioners Guide Netherlands,
Kluwer :Law International Business
Martin Smith, :Competition Law-Enforcement and Procedure,
Renato Nazzini, :Concurrent Proceedings in Competition Law,
T Ramappa, :Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments,
Taxmann’s :Guide to Competition Act.
Whish, Richard, :Competition law,
Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is
not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the
areas specified in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and
amendments, critical studies and reports, articles and research papers and also the contemporary
emerging ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, it is intended that students who have
successfully completed all of the course requirements should be able to:
 Acquire a critical understanding of competition law and its impact on developing countries like
India.
 Understand the goals of competition law.
 Understand, identify, interpret, explain and apply the economic concepts behind the anti-
competitive conduct prohibitions of Competition Law;
 Identify, critically analyze and apply the elements that must be satisfied in order to establish a
contravention of the CCA;
 Understand and explain the rules on enforcement and sanctions in Competition Law.
 Interpret and critically evaluate the enforcement program of the Australian Competition and
Consumer Commission (“the ACCC”) and the ways in which the ACCC seeks to ensure
compliance with the CCA;
 Apply research principles and methods to identify recent developments in competition law and
critically reflect on the significance of those developments.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:
The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentation, writing of assignment on given topic
from the syllabus or involving any current issue regarding theories. Mid and End Semester Exams may
consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and
discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment:10%,
Presentation:10%,
Mid Term Exam : 10%,
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Optional Group Papers
PGL CCL 2 LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Consumer Protection Laws
1. General Course Information:
Consumer law is a law specialization that deals with the interests of the consumers. Consumer law makes sure
that consumers are not exploited in the corporate sector. It makes laws which protect the consumers or the public
against unfair practices and exploitation. This course is an Elective course for the students of the Centre of
Post Graduate Legal Studies. The course will focus on rights of the consumers and their protection mechanism.
This course will be dealt in II Semester for the One Year LL.M. Program.
1.1 Course Title: Consumer Protection Laws
1.2 Course Code: PGL CCL 2:07
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives: This paper will mainly focus on –

 To trace out the growth and origin of consumer movement at global and national level
 Basic rights of consumer and consumerism in India.
 Various services provided by public and private sectors
 Knowledge of the remedies in case goods are defective in quality or quantity.
 Protection Mechanism under Consumer Protection Act
 Laws and penalties or punishments given to the person who has violated these laws.
 To identify and apply the state and global statutory and regulatory law that has developed to protect the
consumer with emphasis on common transactions and online purchases.

3. Course Contents:
Module I Lectures: 10-12
Historical Retrospect of Law Relating to Services: Position under common law; Position under law of torts;
Indian Scenario -Public sector Services (Electricity, Insurance, Banking, Transport, Road, Railways, Airlines, and
Private sector services (Housing Service, Financial Service, Education as a service, Courier as a service)

Module II Lectures: 10-12

Basics of Consumers, Origin and Growth of Consumer Movement in India, Consumer Movement in Select
Countries, UN Guidelines on Consumer Protection.
Module III Lectures:10-12
Consumer Protection Act- Object and Essential features; Meaning and Definition of Consumer, Defects in
Goods, Deficiency in Services, Consumer Rights, Consumer Responsibilities; E-Commerce and Its significance;
Categories of E-Commerce.
Module IV Lectures: 10-12
Redressal Mechanism for Consumer Grievances; Alternative Forums for Consumer Grievance Redressal;
Establishment of Central, State and District Consumer Protection Councils Adjudicatory Bodies — District
Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, State Consumet Disputes Redressal Commission and National Consumer
Disputes Redress Commission — Constitution, Powers, Jurisdiction, Procedure, Appeals;
4. Recommended Readings:
 Books, Bare Acts and Journals The Consumer Protection Act, 2019,
 Indian Contract Act, 1872, The Sale of Goods Act, 1930, Food Safety Standards Act, Acts on Insurance,
Banking and Financial Services,
 Consumer Protection Journal, AIR, SCC
 W.V.H. Rogers, Winfield & Jolowicz: :Law of Tort
 [Link] and R.A. Buckley: :Law of Torts
 Salmond -& Heuston: :The Law of Torts
 G.P. Singh, Ratanlal & Dhirajlal: :The Law of Torts
 Saraf D.N.: “Law of Consumer Protection in India
 [Link]: :Consumer Protection Act
 [Link]: :The Law of Consumer Protection in India,
 Eradi : :Consumer protection jurisprudence
 J.K. Yadav: :Law regarding sale of defective goods – a journey from caveat
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 Gurjit Singh: :Consumer Protection Laws
 Avtar Singh: :Consumer Protection
 PD Mathew: :Public Interest Litigation
 SK Agrawal: :Public Interest Litigation in India
 Choudhary, Ram Naresh Prasad:` Consumer Protection Law Provisions and Procedure
 G. Ganesan and M. Sumathy: Globalisation and Consumerism: Issues and Challenges
 Suresh Misra and Sapna ChadahL: Consumer Protection in India: Issues and Concerns
 Rajyalaxmi Rao: Consumer is King
 Girimaji, Pushpa : Consumer Right for Everyone
 Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of
books is not an exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest
developments in the areas specified in the course through materials such as case law,
comments, new laws and amendments, critical studies and reports, articles and research
papers including National Consumer Policy, United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection
and Consumer Protection Act.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: After completion of this course the student will be able to:
 Understand the rights of consumers.
 Define provision under the Consumer protection and apply them to situations accordingly.
 Understand various redressal forums and mechanism for consumer grievances
 Alternative Forums for Consumer Grievance Redressal, and Role of NGOs, PIL.
 Draft a consumer complaint easeily.
 Confidently approach a Consumer Forum and get aware of the redressal mechanism.
 This specialisation of consumer law is in demand in the private sector as well as in other fields.
 The students who have studied this consumer law have a large variety of opportunities. A pass
out student can start as a lawyer, a legal analyst or consultant, judge, advocate and government
employee.
6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course: The progress of the students will be continuously assessed
throughout the semester by their attendance, participation in discussions during class lectures,
presentation, writing of assignment on given topic from the syllabus or involving issues on the subject.
Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the
text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10 %
Presentation: 10 %
Mid Semester Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
School of Legal Studies
Course structure and syllabus for CBCS

I Semester
*CBCS subject/MOOCs/Swayam
Marks Statements
Total Marks= 100
Sessional
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
End Assignment
Home Home
Semester &
Test-I Test-II
Presentation
Fundamental Rights and
PGL OE 1:01 70 10 10 10 4
Fundamental Duties
To be opted by the students of other department

II Semester

*CBCS subject/MOOCs/Swayam
Marks Statements
Total Marks= 100
Sessional
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
End Assignment
Home Home
Semester &
Test-I Test-II
Presentation
PGL OE 2:01 Consumer Protection Laws 70 10 10 10 4
To be opted by the students of other department

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 Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
School of Legal Studies
Course structure and syllabus for CBCS
I Semester
7. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies imbibes among the students to know more about the
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties as they are the golden framework to run the Constitution. The
paper goes into detailed academic discussion over contemporary legal happenings and collaborate it with
the given FR and FD which is very significant for academic enrichment of every student as a citizen of
India. This course is an Open Elective course for the students of other departments under CBCS.

1.1 Course Title: Fundamental Right sand Fundamental duties

1.2 Course Code: PGLOE 1:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

8. Course Objectives:
 The students passed from LLB are expected to have a basic knowledge of FR and FD
 are further given insight about the functioning and in depth knowledge of FR and FD.
 FR and FD are further need to scrunitize from the lenses of constitutional Law.
 The updated case laws are to be discussed to stretch out the scope of FR and FD for public good.

9. Course Contents:

Module I

Concept of Fundamental rights, Fundamental rights in India, Justiciability of Fundamental rights,

Module II

Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Rights a against exploitation

Module III

Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and educational Rights, Constitutional Remedies,

Module IV
Concept of Duties, Fundamental Duties- Origin, Need, Nature and Significance of Fundamental Duties, Inter-
relationship between Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties.

4. Recommendation Readings:

Seervai, H.M.: Constitutional Law of India

Basu, D.D :Constitution of India
Kashyap, Subhash: Constitutional Law of India
Singhvi: Constitutional Law of India
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Govt. of India: Constituent Assembly Debates
Hidayatullah, M (ed.):Constitutional Law of India Jain, M.P.:
Constitutional Law of India
Shukla,V.N. : Constitution of India
Tope, T.K. : Constitutional Law of India
ManoharSujata : Constitutional Law of India
Datar,ArvindP. : Constitution of India
[Link] : Constitution of India
BakshiP.M. : The Constitution of India
Shiva Rao. B.:The Framing of India’s Constitution (6 Volumes)
Dicey A.V.: An introduction to the study of the Law of Constitution
PyleeM.V. : Constitutions of the World
Rai,UdaiRaj : Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not
an exhaustive one. Further the course materials obviously depend upon the latest developments in the
areas specified in the course that can be gathered from the recent materials such as case law, changes
and amendments of laws, critical comments, studies and reports, articles and research papers and
lastly contemporary emerging ethos.

10. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the functioning of Fundamental rights and Fundamental Duties
 Understand the need and efficacy of reasonable restrictions given under the Constitution.
 Evaluate the contemporary happenings from the lenses of Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

11. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.

Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Semester Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
School of Legal Studies
Course structure and syllabus for CBCS
II Semester
1. General Course Information:
Consumer law is a law specialization that deals with the interests of the consumers. Consumer law makes
surethat consumers are not exploited in the corporate sector. It makes laws which protect the consumers or the
public against unfair practices and exploitation. This course is an Open Elective course for the students of other
departments under CBCS. The course will focus
on rights of the consumers and their protection mechanism. This course will be dealt in II Semester.
1.1 Course Title: Consumer Protection Laws
1.2 Course Code: PGLOE 2:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 40-48
1.4 Credits: 4
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives: This paper will mainly focus on –

 To trace out the growth and origin of consumer movement at global and national level.
 Basic rights of consumer and consumerism in India.
 Various services provided by public and private sectors
 Knowledge of the remedies in case goods are defective in quality or quantity.
 Protection Mechanism under Consumer Protection Act.
 Laws and penalties or punishments given to the person who has violated these laws.
 and to identify and apply the state and global statutory and regulatory law that has developed to protect
the consumer with emphasis on common transactions and online purchases.

3. Course Contents:
Module I
Historical Retrospect of Law Relating to Services: Position under common law; Position under law of torts;
Indian Scenario -Public sector Services (Electricity, Insurance, Banking, Transport, Road, Railways, Airlines,
and Private sector services (Housing Service, Financial Service, Education as a service, Courier as a service)

Module II
Basics of Consumers, Origin and Growth of Consumer Movement in India, Consumer Movement in Select
Countries, UN Guidelines on Consumer Protection.

Module III
Consumer Protection Act- Object and Essential features; Meaning and Definition of Consumer, Defects in
Goods, Deficiency in Services, Consumer Rights, Consumer Responsibilities; E-Commerce and Its
significance; Categories of E-Commerce.

Module IV
Redressal Mechanism for Consumer Grievances; Alternative Forums for Consumer Grievance Redressal;
Establishment of Central, State and District Consumer Protection Councils Adjudicatory Bodies — District
Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, State Consumet Disputes Redressal Commission and National
ConsumerDisputes Redress Commission — Constitution, Powers, Jurisdiction, Procedure, Appeals
4. Recommended Readings:
Books, Bare Acts and Journals The Consumer Protection Act, 2019,
Indian Contract Act, 1872,
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930,
Food Safety Standards Act,
Acts on Insurance, Banking and Financial Services,
Consumer Protection Journal, AIR, SCC

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W.V.H. Rogers, : Law of Tort
Winfield &Jolowicz: : Law of Tort
[Link] and R.A. Buckley: Law of Torts
Salmond -&Heuston: : The Law of Torts
G.P. Singh, Ratanlal& Dhirajlal: The Law of Torts
Saraf D.N.: Law of Consumer Protection in India
[Link]: : Consumer Protection Act
[Link]: : The Law of Consumer Protection in India,
Eradi : Consumer protection jurisprudence
J.K. Yadav: Law regarding sale of defective goods – a journey from
caveat emptor to caveat vendor
Gurjit Singh: Consumer Protection Laws
Avtar Singh: Consumer Protection
PD Mathew: Public Interest Litigation
Choudhary, Ram NareshPrasad:` Consumer Protection Law Provisions and Procedure
G. Ganesan and M. Sumathy: Globalisation and Consumerism: Issues and Challenges
Suresh Misra and SapnaChadahL: Consumer Protection in India: Issues and Concerns
Girimaji, Pushpa : Consumer Right for Everyone
Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books are not an
exhaustive one. Further the students are required to know the latest developments in the areas specified
in the course through materials such as case law, comments, new laws and amendments, critical studies
and reports, articles and research papers including National Consumer Policy, United Nations
Guidelines for Consumer Protection and Consumer Protection Act.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: After completion of this course the student will be able to:
 Understand the rights of consumers.
 Define provision under the Consumer protection and apply them to situations accordingly.
 Understand various redressal forums and mechanism for consumer grievances
 Alternative Forums for Consumer Grievance Redressal, and Role of NGOs, PIL.
 Draft a consumer complaint easily.
 Confidently approach a Consumer Forum and get aware of the redressal mechanism.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course: The progress of the students will be continuously assessed
throughout the semester by their attendance, participation in discussions during class lectures,
presentation, writing of assignment on given topic from the syllabus or involving issues on the subject.
Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay questions, which will come from the
text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10 %
Presentation: 10 %
Mid Semester Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
School of Legal Studies
Course structure and syllabus for Skill Development

I Semester

*Ability /Skill Enhancement Courses

Marks Statements
Total Marks= 100
Sessional
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
End Home
Home Assignment &
Semester Test-
Test-I Presentation
II
PGLSDC1:01 Sports Law 70 10 10 10 2
To be opted by students of parent Centre/Dept/School

II Semester

*Ability /Skill Enhancement Courses

Marks Statements
Total Marks= 100
Sessional
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
End Home
Home Assignment &
Semester Test-
Test-I Presentation
II
PGLSDC2:01 Energy Laws 70 10 10 10 2
To be opted by students of parent Centre/Dept/School

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 Semester -I
Skill Development Course

PGLSDC 1:01: SPORTS LAW

1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies provides basket of courses which are emerging in the legal
arena and will provide a better platform to the students to excel in such areas which are still unexplored.
Sports Laws is such an unexplored area where the students can develop their skill and can use in practical
life with specialty. This course will develop the skill among students relating to new avenues of study in
legal arena that will include different aspects of Sports Law. The teaching pedagogy for sports law course
will be Flipped Classroom Mode and through interactive sessions. This course will develop the skill of law
students in this upcoming area of law.
1.1 Course Title: Sports Law
1.2 Course Code: PGLSDC 1:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 20-24
1.4 Credits: 2
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6 Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To understand the need of Sports laws in India.
 To study the legislative steps under sports laws in India.
 To evaluate the efficacy of judicial pronouncements on sports laws.
 To access the issues and challenges under sports in India and abroad and their solutions.

3. Course Contents:
ModuleI:
History of Sports and its relationship with the law, Sports Law and the Rise of International Autonomous
Sports Law bodies, Global Governance of Sports Law, Sports law and its position in India
Module II:
Taxation of sports organizations, Funding and grant applications; lottery licenses, Player and management
liability, Corruption in sport, Violence in sport, Match-Fixing, Betting and Gambling, treatment of gambling
laws in various jurisdictions
Module III
National Sports Policy, 1984/2001, Sports governing bodies in India, Recommendations by several committee,
Need of Uniform Sports Code in India, Indian Sports Leagues: Law and Issues
Module IV
Disciplinary codes, Internal disciplinary procedures, On-field offences, Dispute resolution bodies, Arbitration
in sport, Court of Arbitration for Sport, Suspensions and appeals, Challenging decisions, The sanctions for
anti-doping rule violations

4. Recommended Readings:

Mukul Mudgal and Vidushpat Singhania: Law and sports in India- Developments, issues and challenges-
Lovely Dasgupta and ShameekSen :Sports Law in India- Policy, regulation and Commercialization
Prof. AmanAmritCheena and Dr. Ashish Virk :Sports and law – Contemporary Challenges

Note:-All latest volumes of above mentioned books must be preferred. The above list of books is not an
exhaustive one. Further the course materials obviously depends upon the latest developments in the
areas specified in the course that can be gathered from the recent materials such as case law, changes
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 and amendments of laws, critical comments, studies and reports, articles and research papers and lastly
contemporary emerging ethos.
5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the role of Judiciary more than a mechanism to resolve disputes.
 Helps students excel in new emerging legal domain.
 The knowledge acquired can be utilized by the students working concern departments.
 The curriculum is designed in such a way to prepare them for the competitive academic excellence.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.
Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Semester Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Semester-II
Skill Development Course

PGLSDC 2:01: ENERGY LAWS

1. General Course Information:
The Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies strives to make students well informed not only about the
traditional subjects but also about the latest and upcoming avenues of legal discourse. Energy law is one of
the paper which aims at exploring major sources of energy and related legal issues. This course will
develop the skill among students relating to new avenues of study in legal arena that will include different
aspects of business, economy and environment. The teaching pedagogy for energy law course will be
Flipped Classroom Mode and through interactive sessions. This course will develop the skill of law
students in this upcoming area of law.

1.1 Course Title: Energy Laws

1.2 Course Code: PGLSDC 2:01
1.3 Contact Hrs: 20-24
1.4 Credits: 2
1.5 Semester offered: One
1.6Lectures: Monday to Friday (As per Time-Table)

2. Course Objectives:
 To understand the need of Energy laws in India.
 To study the legislative steps under energy laws in India.
 To evaluate the efficacy of judicial pronouncements on energy laws.
 To evaluate the sustainable development regime of India.
3. Course Content:
Module I:
National and international scenario and institutions in energy sector; Energy regulations in India, Regulatory
Bodies over access and control of Energy, Licensing policy,
Module II:
International, National and State Level Renewable Energy policies and programmes, Climate Change and
Renewable Energy, Assessment of the draft National Electricity Policy 2021
Module III
Nuclear energy programme and plans, Environmental concerns Judicial Approach on Cases relating to Energy
Laws
Module IV
Laws relating to Coal Sectors in India, Laws relating to Regulation of Mines and Mineral Development,
Nationalization of coal sector and reforms, Environment issues and coal sector

4. Recommended Readings:

Wolters Kluwer: Energy Law in India, 4th Edition

Mohammad Naseem and Saman Naseem: Energy Law in India
Prashanth Sabeshan :Report of expert committee on integrated energy policy, 2006
Report of expert committee on integrated energy policy, 2006
The Final Report of the Expert Group on Low Carbon Strategies for Inclusive Growth, Planning Commission,
2014
India Energy Outlook, World Energy Outlook Special Report, 2015
Evaluation Report onRajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY), Planning Commission 2014
Renewable Energy Policies and Guidelines.(Wind, solar, hydro, biofuels and others- Centre and States)

Note:-All latest volumes of books and Reports etc .must be preferred. Further the course materials
obviously depend upon the latest developments in the areas specified in the course that can be gathered
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 from the recent materials such as case law, changes and amendments of laws, critical comments, studies
and reports, articles and research papers and lastly contemporary emerging ethos.

5. Course Learning Outcomes: Students who complete this course will be able to:
 Understand the role of Judiciary more than a mechanism to resolve disputes.
 Helps students excel in new emerging legal domain.
 The knowledge acquired can be utilized by the students working concern departments.
 The curriculum is designed in such a way to prepare them for the competitive academic excellence.

6. Evaluation Pattern of the Course:

The progress of the students will be continuously assessed throughout the semester by their attendance,
participation in discussions during class lectures, presentations, writing of assignments on given topic from the
syllabus or involving any current issue. Mid and End Semester Exams may consist of long and short essay
questions, which will come from the text, classroom lectures and discussions, and any other readings assigned.

Assignment: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Mid Semester Exam: 10%
End Semester Exam: 70%

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 Centre of Post Graduate Legal Studies
School of Legal Studies
Course structure and syllabus for MPDC

I Semester

*MPDC (Audit course) passing marks necessary

End Semester Exam
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
Total Marks= 100
Remedial Language-
MPDC 105 100 1
English

II Semester

*MPDC (Audit course) passing marks necessary

End Semester Exam
Paper Code Paper Title Credit
Total Marks= 100
MPDC 205 Basic of Computer 100 1

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 I Semester

Foundation Course
MPDC- 105: Remedial Language- English
SYLLABUS
Credit: 01
Content
Unit I:
• Parts of Speech
• Forms of Speech
• Types of Voice- Active & Passive
• Tenses.

Unit II: Writing Skills-

• Documenting
• Application Writing
• Letter Writing

II Semester

Foundation Course
MPDC- 205: Basics of Computer
SYLLABUS
Credit: 01
Content
Unit I: Computer Basics
Introduction, Characteristics of a Computer, Criteria for Using Computers,
Classification of Computers, Applications of Computer, Basic Components of PC,
Computer Architecture

Unit II: MS Word, MS Excel 2007 and MS Power Point

• Introduction, Windows 2007 Interface, Customizing the Word Application,
Document Views, Basic Formatting and working in MS Word 2007.
• Introduction, Workbook, Worksheet, Formatting in excel, Advanced formatting in
Excel, Working with formulas, Printing worksheets.
• Creating a Presentation and Basic Formatting, Advanced Formatting, Using
Templates, Inserting charts, Inserting tables and Printing presentations.

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