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9th Semester LLB Syllabus Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for the Ninth Semester LLB program, covering subjects such as Legal Ethics, Drafting, Land Laws, and various seminar topics. Each subject includes objectives, units with specific topics, and professional skill development activities. Textbooks and references for further reading are also provided for each subject.

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9th Semester LLB Syllabus Overview

The document outlines the curriculum for the Ninth Semester LLB program, covering subjects such as Legal Ethics, Drafting, Land Laws, and various seminar topics. Each subject includes objectives, units with specific topics, and professional skill development activities. Textbooks and references for further reading are also provided for each subject.

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Ninth Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 501


Subject: Legal Ethics and Court Craft L4 PSDA3 C5

Objective: It is an indispensible complementary part of our legal system without the study of
which no advocate is suitably equipped with the basic requisites required to go to the court.

Unit-I: Supreme Court Rules 1966 and Delhi High Court Rules 1967 (Lectures-08)

a. Supreme Court Rules 1966


i. Advocates and their Course of Conduct
ii. Role of Single Judge and Registrar of the Supreme Court
iii. Types of Petition Entertained by the Supreme Court, Writ petition, Election
Petition

b. Delhi High Courts Rules


i. Advocates and their Course of Conduct
ii. Role and Power of Single Judge
iii. Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction of the Court

Unit-II: The Limitation Act, 1963 and The Registration Act, 1908 (Lectures-14)

a. Limitation
i. Procedural Law: Section 5 Condonation of Delay, ss6-9 Legal Disability,
ss14-15 Exclusion of Time of Proceeding in Good Faith in Wrong Court,
ss18-19 Acknowledgement
ii. Substantive Law: S25 Law of Prescription and s27 Adverse Possession, s 29
Saving Clause
b. Registration
i. Compulsory Registered Documents s17
ii. Optional Registration s18
iii. Time and Place for Registration ss23-31
iv. Effects of Registration and non Registration ss47-50

Unit-III: Bench-Bar Relations (Lectures-10)

a. The Advocates Act, 1961


b. State Bar Council and Bar Council of India: Duties and Functions
c. Professional Misconduct and Punishments s35
d. Role and power of Disciplinary Committee ss36-42

Unit- IV: Legal Ethics (Lectures-08)

a. Duty to Court, Client, Opponent, Colleagues s7 and s49, along with the Rules of
the Bar Council India
b. Duty towards Society

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PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

 Client Counselling
 Mock Trial
 Moot Court
 Project work on working of BCI and State Bar Council.

Text Books:

1. P Ramanatha Aiyer, Legal and Professional Ethics: Legal Ethics,


Duties and Privileges of a Lawyer, Lexis Nexis, 2003
2. The Advocates Act, 1960.

References:
1. Kailash Rai, Legal Ethics, CLP, 2007 (7th Edn)
2. Ramachandran Raju & Gaurav Agarwal , B.R. Agarwala's Supreme Court
Practice and Procedure, Eastern Book Company, 2002

112
Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 503
Subject: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing L4 PSDA3 C5

Objective: The object of this paper is to train students in the art of drafting both for court purposes
as well as for other legal forums.

Unit-I: Fundamental Rules of Pleadings (Lectures-10)

a. Pleadings (Order 6 CPC)


b. Plaint Structure
c. Written Statement and Affidavit
d. Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act
e. Application for Setting aside ex-parte Decree
f. Writ Petitions

Unit-II: Civil Pleadings (Lectures-10)

a. Suit for Recovery under Order XXXVII of CPC


b. Suit for Permanent Injunction
c. Suit for Dissolution of Partnership
d. Application for Temporary Injunction Order XXXIX of CPC
e. Appeal from Original Decree under Order 41 of CPC
f. Revision Petition
g. Review Petition

Unit-III: General Principles of Criminal Pleadings (Lectures-10)

a. Application for Bail


b. Application under Section 125 CRPC
c. Compounding of Offences by Way of Compromise under Section 320 (i) CRPC
d. Complaint under Section 138, Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
e. Application under Section 482, CRPC

Unit-IV: Conveyancing (Lectures-10)

a. Notice to the Tenant under Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act


b. Notice under Section 80 of CPC
c. Notice under Section 434 of the Companies Act
d. Reply to Notice
e. General Power of Attorney
f. Will
g. Agreement to SELL
h. Sale-Deed

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i. Lease-Deed
j. Partnership Deed
k. Mortgage Deed
l. Relinquishment Deed
m. Deed of Gift

Forms

i. Petition for Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration


ii. Application for Appointment of Receiver/Local Commissioner
iii. Application for Compromise of Suit
iv. Application for Appointment of Guardian
v. Application to Sue as an Indigent Person under Order 33 CPC
vi. Appeal from orders under order 43 of CPC
vii. Application for execution
viii. Application for caveat section 148A of CPC
ix. Writ Petition
x. Special Power of Attorney
xi. Reference to Arbitration and Deed of Arbitration
xii. Notice for Specific Performance of Contract

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

 Drafting of Different types of Legal Document and Deeds, etc.


 Drafting of Notices
 Scrutiny of Documents
 Survey of Cases due to Drafting Defects

Text Books:

1. N.S. Bindra, Conveyancing, Draftsm54+8an and Interpretation of Dates, Eastern


Book Company, 7th Edn
2. G.C. Mogha & S. N. Dhingra, Mogha’s Law of Pleading in India with Precedents,
Eastern Law House, 18th Edn

References:

1. R.N. Chaturvedi, Conveyancing, Eastern Book Company, 20011 (7th Edn)


2. G.C. Mogha, Indian Conveyancer, Dwivedi Law, 14th Edn
3. C. R. Datta & M.N. Das, D’Souza’s Form and Precedents of Conveyancing, Eastern
Law House, 2008 (13th Edn)

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Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 505
Subject: Land and Real Estate Laws L4 PSDA3 C5

Objective: The object of this paper is to focus on land reforms in India, Constitutional
provisions related to land reforms, Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,
2013, Urban Real Estate Development Laws and the Provisions of the Rent Laws under the
Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.

Unit-I: Land Reforms (Lectures-12)


a. Land Reforms in India
b. Agrarian Relations in Pre-Independent India
c. Constitutional Imperatives and Objectives relating to Agrarian Reforms:
Constitutional Provisions and Amendments

Unit-II: Urban Development and Regulations (Lectures-08)


a. Urbanization: Issues and Perspectives
b. Land Acquisition Act, 2013
c. Urban Development Institutions in NCR: DDA, HUDA, NOIDA

Unit-III: Real Estate Development and Apartment ownership (Lectures-08)


a. Real Estate (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2013
b. Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 2009

Unit-IV: Delhi Rent Control Act (Lectures-12)


a. Introduction to and Delhi Rent Control Legislation in Delhi: 1958 and 1996
b. Definitions, Grounds of Evictions
c. Dispute Settlement Mechanisms

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

 Research Paper/Project work


 Preparation of Rent Deed/ Notice of Eviction
 Visit to Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Sites
 Visit to Rent Controller Office

Text Books:
1. V.N. Shukla, Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency, 2014
2. Jaspal Singh, Delhi Rent Control Act, Pioneer Books, 2007 (6th Edn)

References:
1. N.K. Acharya, Commentary on the Right To Fair Compensation and
Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,2013,
Asia Law House, 2014
2. M.L. Upadhyaya, Law, Poverty and Development, Taxmann Allied Publishers
Pvt. Ltd, 2000

115
Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: 507 & 509
Subject: Seminar Papers III & IV L4 PSDA 3 C5

Any two of the seminar papers from the following:

i. International Refugee Law


ii. Socio-Economic Offences
iii. International Economic Law
iv. Law of International Organisations
v. Private International Law
vi. Health Care Law
vii. Security Law
viii. Forensic Sciences
ix. Comparative Laws
x. Socio- Legal Dimensions of Gender

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Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 507 & LLB 509
Subject: Socio-Economic Offences L4 PSDA 3 C5

Objective: This paper aims at creating awareness about laws which are meant for prevention of
socio-economic offences including corruption in public offices, hoarding, adulteration etc.

Unit – I: Hoarding and Profiteering (Lectures– 10)

a. Laws relating to Maintenance of Essential Supplies

b. Laws on Maintenance of Standards of Weights and Measures

Unit – II: Adulteration (Lectures – 10)

a. Prevention of Food Adulteration

b. Control of Spurious Drugs

Unit – III: Corruption (Lectures– 10)

a. Practice and Dimensions of Corruption


b. Anti Corruption Laws

Unit – IV: Investigation and Prosecution (Lectures– 10)

a. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)


b. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
c. Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
d. Other Organisations

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

Text Books:
1. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
2. The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
3. The Essential Commodities Act, 1955

References:
[Link] Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential
Commodities Act, 1980
[Link] Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940
[Link] Standards of Weight and Measures Act, 1976
[Link] Bureau of Indian Standards, 1986

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Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 507 &LLB 509
Subject: Private International Law L4 PSDA 3 C5

Objective: The objective of this course is to study the basic principles governing conflict of laws in
their application to various situations.

Unit – I: Introduction (Lectures – 10)

a. Application and Subject Matter of Private International Law


b. Distinction with Public International Law
c. Characterization and Theories of Characterization
d. Concept of Renvoi
e. Application of Foreign Law
f. Domicile
g. Jurisdiction of Courts
Unit – II: Family Law matters (Lectures – 10)

a. Material and Formal Validity of Marriage under Indian and English Law
b. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction of Courts in Matrimonial Causes:
Dissolution of Marriage, Grounds of Divorce, Restitution of Conjugal
Rights, Recognition of Foreign Judgments

Unit – III: Adoption: (Lectures – 10)

a. Recognition of Foreign Adoptions


b. Adoption by foreign Parents,
c. Jurisdiction under Indian and English Law

Unit – IV:Indian Law relating to foreign judgment (Lectures– 10)

a. Basis of recognition, recognition


b. Finality, Failure
c. Direct Execution of Foreign Decrees

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

Text Book:
1. Cheshire, Private International Law

References:

1. Dr. Paras Diwan, Private International Law


2. Morris, Private International Law

121
Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 507 & LLB 509
Subject: Health Care Law L4 PSDA 3 C5

Objective: This paper focuses on various aspects of health care law including the constitutional
perspective, obligations and negligence of medical professionals and remedies available to
consumers of health care.

Unit – I: Medicine and Healthcare (Lectures-10)

a. Healthcare as an Issue at the National and International Level


b. Constitutional Provisions
i. Right to Health as a Fundamental Right
ii. Remedies Available under the Indian Constitution
iii. Right to Health vis-à-vis the Right to Confidentiality
iv. Access to Medical Records

Unit – II: Professional Obligations of Doctors (Lectures – 10)


a. Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994
b. Pre-Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex
Selection) Act, 1994
a. The International Code of Medical Ethics
b. Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970
c. Dentists Act, 1948
d. The Homeopathy Central Council Act, 1973
e. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940

Unit – III: Medical Negligence (Lectures – 10)


a. Ingredients
b. Role of Consent in Medical Practice
c. Error of Judgment and Gross Negligence
d. Wrongful Diagnosis and Negligent Diagnosis

Unit – IV: Remedies for Medical Negligence (Lectures – 10)


a. Law of Torts
b. Law of Crimes
c. Consumer Protection Law
PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week

References:

1. Vijay Malik – Drug and Cosmetic Act, 1940


2. Anoop K. Kaushal – Medical Negligence & Legal Remedies
3. Dr. Jagdish Singh – Medical negligence Compensation
4. B.K. Dutta – Drug Control

122
Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: 507 & 509
Subject: Socio-Legal Dimensions of Gender L4 PSDA 3 C5

Objective: This paper intends to sensitize the students about the changing
dimensions of gender and also familiarizes them with the subtle manifestations of
inequality rooted in our society.

Unit-I
1. Gender as a social construct
2. Production of masculinity and femininity
Unit-II
1. Power and Subordination
2. Socio-legal dimensions of Honour Killings
3. Socio-legal Dimensions of Witch-Hunting
Unit-III
1. Resistance and Movements
2. Gender in media and market
3. Socio-legal dimensions of the Third Gender
Unit-IV
1. Emerging trends with respect to LGBT Community
2. Socio-legal dimensions of Prostitution and Trafficking
PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 3 Hrs/Week
References:
1. Sherry Ortner, 1974, “Is male to female as nature is to culture?” M.Z. Rosaldo and L.
Lamphere (eds.) Women, Culture and Society,Stanford: Stanford University Press (pp.
67‐ 87).
2. PatriciaUberoi, “Feminine Identity and National Ethos in Indian Calendar Art” In Ec
onomic and Political Weekly Vol. 25, No. 17 (Apr. 28, 1990), (pp. WS41‐WS48).
3. TharuSusie, and Tejaswini Niranjana, 1999. „Problems for a contemporary theory of g
ender‟ in Nivedita Menon (ed.) Gender and Politics in India, New Delhi: Oxford Univ
ersity Press (pp 494‐525).
4. Satyamev Jayate, Season I, 5th episode, Air Date:- 3 June 2012
5. Review of Rakhi Varma's film titled The Indian Witch Hunt
6. RadhaKumar, 1999, “From Chipko to Sati: The Contemporary Indian Women‟s Mov
ement” In Nivedita Menon (ed.), Gender and Politics in India,New Delhi: Oxford Uni
versity Press (pp342‐369).
7. DavidGauntlett, 2008, Media, Gender and Identity: An Introduction, London:
Routledge
8. HE TO SHE SPECTRUM – Documentaries on Transgender issues
9. Review, "Proud, Gay and Indian", a short program that examines how homosexuals,
or India‟s queer population as they are known, are harassed.
10. Visit NGO- Shakti Vahini
11. Review Reehai: The film highlights the independence and identity of women in a
rural set-up

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Ninth Semester
LLB Paper Code: LLB 551
Subject: Comprehensive Viva and C2 + 03
Summer Internship

Students have to undergo a Compulsory Summer Internship for one month and on that a
report has to be submitted by each student separately. The same shall be evaluated by a board
of examiners constituted by the Academic Program Committee of the USLLS. In case of
Affiliated Colleges, the board of examiners shall be constituted by a committee comprising of
all faculty members of respective institutions involved in teaching LL.B Students. The same
board shall conduct the comprehensive viva of this semester.

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The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is a pivotal agency in combating corruption in India. It functions as an autonomous body to oversee and advise on vigilance matters, including the conduct of investigations into corruption in government agencies. The CVC coordinates with the Central Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement bodies to ensure timely action against corrupt practices, functioning as a central authority that establishes guidelines for vigilance operations and ensures accountability in public service .

Urban development laws in NCR address challenges such as rapid urbanization, land acquisition, and environmental sustainability. Institutions like Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA), and New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) play crucial roles by planning and regulating land use, facilitating housing projects, and ensuring infrastructures like roads and public services align with urban growth policies. These bodies work under statutory frameworks to manage urban sprawl and improve living conditions .

The concept of 'renvoi' impacts the application of foreign law in Private International Law by introducing complexity in cases with a foreign element. 'Renvoi' requires a forum court to consider the whole legal system of the foreign jurisdiction, including its conflict of laws rules. This can lead to situations where a foreign court decides the applicable law, potentially referring the issue back to the original jurisdiction. This principle attempts to achieve consistency and avoid discrepancies in legal rulings across jurisdictions but can complicate legal determinations by requiring additional assessment of foreign legal tenets .

Legal remedies for medical negligence under Indian law include compensation claims under tort law, filing complaints under the Consumer Protection Act for deficiency in service, and initiating criminal proceedings under the Indian Penal Code for gross negligence. Victims may also seek redressal through the Medical Council for professional misconduct. Each remedy aims to provide justice and compensation to patients, while ensuring healthcare providers adhere to professional and ethical standards .

The Supreme Court Rules 1966 outline the conduct and responsibilities of advocates by emphasizing their role in maintaining the dignity of the court and adhering to a code of conduct that ensures fairness and justice. The rules specify the expected behavior of advocates, their interactions with judges, and their obligations in presenting cases. They also delineate the jurisdiction of petitions, such as writ petitions and election petitions, enhancing the advocates' understanding of procedural duties .

The Advocates Act, 1961, shapes Bench-Bar relations by setting standards for professional conduct and providing mechanisms for the regulation and discipline of advocates. It establishes State Bar Councils and the Bar Council of India, which are responsible for enrolling advocates, setting ethical standards, and addressing professional misconduct through disciplinary committees. This Act ensures a harmonious relationship between the judiciary (Bench) and legal practitioners (Bar) by fostering respect and accountability .

Land Reforms in India reflect constitutional objectives by aiming to achieve economic justice, eliminate inequality in land ownership, and ensure fair distribution of resources. Constitutional provisions and amendments have facilitated the implementation of reforms by granting states the power to enforce regulations that align with socialist goals. These reforms address issues like surplus land redistribution and tenancy rights, which are crucial to achieving agrarian improvement and upholding directive principles enshrined in the Constitution .

Under Indian healthcare law, doctors have legal and ethical obligations to provide care that meets professional standards and protect patient rights. The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994, and the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act impose specific duties regarding organ donation and prohibition of sex selection. In medical negligence cases, doctors must adhere to standards of care, secure informed consent, and avoid errors of judgment. Negligence can result in liability under tort law, consumer protection laws, or criminal sanctions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining competence and ethical practice .

The socio-legal dimensions of gender in India address issues like honor killings and witch-hunting by examining the cultural and legal contexts that perpetuate these practices. Honor killings often stem from patriarchal values and control over female autonomy, while witch-hunting is rooted in superstition and gender-based discrimination. Legal frameworks aim to combat these practices by criminalizing them and offering protection to victims. Social awareness and reform movements play a critical role in challenging and changing the societal norms that enable such injustices .

Compulsory and optional registration of documents under the Registration Act, 1908, significantly impacts legal proceedings by determining the admissibility of documents as evidence. Compulsory registration ensures that certain transactions, such as the sale or mortgage of immovable property, are legally recognized and enforceable. Optional registration, while not mandatory, provides additional security and certainty about the transactions it covers. Both forms of registration serve to prevent fraud, provide public notice, and secure property rights, thereby influencing legal outcomes .

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