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STATE MODEL SYLLABUS FOR UNDER GRADUATE (B.A.) COURSE IN LAW (Bachelor of Arts Examination)

UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

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B.A. LAW SYLLABUS FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES HONOURS SL.No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Semester

Constitutional Law of India

Marks 80+20 =100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100

Credit 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 4

Core Course-V

Law of Crime-II

80+20=100

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Core Course-VI Core Course-VII

Criminal Procedure Code-I Human Rights

80+20=100 80+20=100

6 6

12

SEC-I

English Communication

80+20=100

6

13

GE-III

Law of Crime

80+20=100

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14 15 16 17 18 19

Core Course-VIII Core Course-IX Core Course-X SEC-II GE-IV Core Course-XI

Law of Contract Criminal Procedure Code-II Law of Torts Modern Office Management Law of Torts Transfer of Property Act

80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100 80+20=100

6 6 6 6 4 6

Core Course-XII

Hindu Law

80+20=100

6

21 22

DSE-I DSE-II

Environmental Law Media Law

80+20=100 80+20=100

6 6

23

Core Course-XIII Consumer Protection Act

80+20=100

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Core Course-XIV Right to Information Act DSE-III Banking Law Project or Law Relating to DSE-IV Women and Children

80+20=100 80+20=100

6 6

80+20=100

6

2600

148

Number Core Course-I Core Course-II AECC-I GE-I Core Course-III Core Course-IV AECC-II GE-II

Title of the Course Jurisprudence Constitution of India-I

9 10 11

20

24 25 26

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

Jurisprudence Law of Crime-I Constitution of India-II

HONOURS PAPERS: Core course – 14 papers Discipline Specific Elective – 4 papers Generic Elective for Non Law students – 4 papers. Incase University offers 2 subjects as GE, then papers 1 and 2 will be the GE paper. Marks per paper - Midterm : 20 marks, End term : 80 marks, Total – 100 marks Credit per paper – 6 Teaching hours per paper – 50 hours + 10 hours tutorial

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Core Paper I JURISPRUDENCE UNIT.1 a) b) c) d)

INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS Definition or meaning of Jurisprudence Meaning of Legal Theory Scope of Jurisprudence Purpose of Jurisprudence in Contemporary Society

UNIT.2 a) b) c) d)

SCHOOLS OF JURISPRUDENCE Historical School Analytical School Sociological School Realistic School

UNIT.3 a) b) c) d)

SOURCES OF LAW Custom Precedent Legislation Codification

UNIT. 4 a) b) c) d)

CONCEPT Immunity and Liability Rights and Duties Possession Ownership

Text Books 1. Jurisprudence Legal Theory – S.R Myneni ,Asia Law House, 2Ed Rp 2014 2. Jurisprudence (Legal Theory) by Dr. B.N. Mani Tripathi, 2018 Suggested Books 1. Introduction to Jurisprudence – Dr. Avtar Singh ,Eastern Book Company,2Ed Rp 2014 2. Jurisprudence & Legal Theory – S.N. Dhyani, Jain Book Agency, 2014. 3. Jurisprudence & Legal Theory- N.V. Paranyajepee, Jain Book Agency, 2014

Core Paper -II INDIAN CONSTITUTION- I UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTITUTION LAW a) b) c) d)

Meaning and scope of constitution Spirit of Preamble Independence of Judiciary Parliament form of Government

UNIT-2 BASIC CONCEPTS a) b) c) d)

Concept of State (Art.12) Doctrine of Ultra-Vires(Art.13) Social Justice Basic structure of Constitution 3

UNIT-3 EQUALITY AND PERSONAL LIBERTY a) b) c) d)

Right to Equality Abolition of Untouchability Right to Life and Personal Liberty Safeguard against Arbitrary Arrest and Detention

UNIT-4 RIGHT TO FREEDOM a) b) c) d)

Right to Freedom of Speech and expression Freedom of Profession , Occupation, Trade and Business Freedom to form Association or Unions Right to Freedom of Religion

Text Books 1. Constitutional Law of India –J.N Pandey ,Central Law Agency, 2015 2. The Constitution of India - Dr. Kailash Rai, CLP, 2017 Suggested Books 1. Introduction to the Constitution of India –Dr. D.D Basu , LexisNexis, Butterworths.2018 2. The Constitution of India -Prof. Narendra Kumar ,Allahabad Law Agency,2014 3. Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain, LexisNexis, Butterworths.2018

Core Paper -III LAW OF CRIMES- I UNIT- 1 ELEMENTS ANDSTAGES OF CRIME a) b) c) d)

Definitions of Crime and offence Mens-rea Actus reus-Meanings and Elements Stages of Crime

UNIT- 2 PUNISHMENTS a) b) c) d)

Concept of Punishment Deterrent and Preventive theory of Punishment Reformative and Retributive theory of Punishment Types of Punishment

UNIT- 3 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS a) b) c) d)

Justifiable Acts, mistake of fact Excusable Acts, Doli-incapax Insanity Offence against State

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UNIT .4 RIGHT OF PRIVATE DEFENCE a) b) c) d)

Things done in private defence Right of private defence of body Right of private defence of property Right of private defence against the act of a person of unsound of mind

Text Books 1. The Indian Penal Code –S.N Misra, Central Law Agency, 2014 2. Indian Penal Code –C.K Takwani Eastern Book Company 1 Ed.2014 Suggested Books 1. Indian Penal Code-K.D Gaur, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. 5 Ed 2014 2. The Indian Penal Code- M.P Tandon, Allahabad Law Agency,2014 3. The Indian Penal Code –S.K. Mishra, Allahabad Law Agency,2017

Core Paper -IV CONSTITUTION II UNIT- 1 REMEDIAL RIGHTS AND D.P. S. P a) b) c) d)

Right to Constitutional Remedies U/Art.32&226 Types and Nature of Writs Directive principles of state policy Fundamental duties

UNIT- 2 LEGISLATURE UNDER CONSTITUTION a) b) c) d)

Composition, Powers and functions of Rajya Sabha Composition, Powers and functions of Lok Sabha Powers and Functions of the State Legislature Privileges of the Parliament

UNIT- 3 EXECUTIVES UNDER CONSTITUTION a) b) c) d)

Appointment , Power and functions of President of India Appointment and Powers of the Council of Minister Appointment and Power of the Governor Powers and Functions of the State Council of Minister.

UNIT- 4 JUDICIAR Y UNDER C ONSTITUTIO N a) b) c) d)

Supreme Court- Appointment of Judges, Powers and Jurisdiction High Court- Appointment of Judges, Powers and Jurisdiction and Transfer of Judges Subordinate Judiciary Independence of Judiciary – Judicial Accountability.

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Text Books 1. 2.

Constitutional Law of India –J.N Pandey ,Central Law Agency, 2015 The Constitution of India - Dr. Kailash Rai,CLP, 2017

Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

Introduction to the Constitution of India –Dr. D.D Basu , LexisNexis, Butterworths.2018 The Constitution of India -Prof. Narendra Kumar ,Allahabad Law Agency,2014 Constitutional Law by M.P. Jain, LexisNexis, Butterworths.2018 Core Paper -V LAW OF CRIMES II

UNIT-I- 1 ELEMENTS OF COMMON OFFENCES a) b) c) d)

Common Intention and Common object Abetment Criminal Conspiracy Attempt Preparation

UNIT- 2 OFFENCES FFECTING HUMN BODY & PROPERTY a) b) c) d)

Culpable Homicide amounting to murder Culpable Homicide not amounting to murder Hurt, Grievous Hurt Theft, Extortion, Robbery & Dacoity

UNIT- 3 SPECIFIC OFFENCE a) b) c) d)

Rape Adultery & Bigamy Outraging the modesty of women and insulting the modesty of women Kidnapping and abduction

UNIT- 4 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES a) b) c) d)

Offences by or relating to public servants Offences relating to Marriage and Cruelty by husband and relatives of husband Defamation Criminal intimidation

Text Books a) The Indian Penal Code –S.N Misra, Central Law Agency, 2014 b) Indian Penal Code –C.K Takwani Eastern Book Company 1 Ed.2014 Suggested Books a) Indian Penal Code-K.D Gaur, Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. 5 Ed 2014 b) The Indian Penal Code by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal’S , Lexix Nexix,2017 c) The Indian Penal Code –S.K. Mishra, Allahabad Law Agency,2017

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Core Paper -VI CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE- I UNIT-1 PERSPECTIVE AND ADJECTIVE LAW a) Concept and scope of adjective law with special reference to Cr.P.C b) Object c) Principles of fair trail and Natural Justice d) Speedy Trial UNIT- 2 DEFINITIONS a) b) c) d)

Cognizable and Non cognizable offences Complaint, Warrant and Summon Cases Inquiry and Investigation Bailable and Non- Bailable cases

UNIT- 3 POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF CRIMINAL COURTS a) b) c) d)

Types of Criminal Courts Powers of Criminal Courts Functions of Criminal Courts Difference between Executive Magistrate and Judicial Magistrate

UNIT- 4 CHARGE a) b) c) d)

Contents of Charge Particulars of Charge When court may alter charge What persons may be charged jointly

Text Books 1. 2.

The Criminal Procedure Code- Dr. S.R.Myneni, Allahabad Law Agency, 2013 The Code of Criminal Procedure -S.N Mishra, Jain Book Agency, 19th Edition, 2015.

Suggested Books 1. 2.

The Code of Criminal Procedure -Ratanlal and Dhirajlal, Lexis Nexis, RP 2017 Criminal Procedure - R.V. Kelkar's Criminal Procedure Paperback, Eastern Book Company – 2018 3. The Code Criminal Procedure -M.P Tandoon, Jain Book Agency 18th Edition, Rp 2012

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Core Paper -VII HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT- 1 MEANING AND SCOPE OF HUMAN RIGHTS a) b) c) d)

Meaning of Human Rights Kinds of Human Rights Sources of Human Rights Human Rights under the United Nations Charter

UNIT- 2 UNIVERSAL DECLARATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS a) b) c) d)

Preparation of U.D.H.R Preamble of the Universal Declaration Legal effect of the Declaration India and the Universal Declaration

UNIT- 3 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA a) b) c) d)

Development of Human Rights Commission in India Constitutional perspective of Human Rights Commission National Human Rights Institutions. Recent trends of Human Rights

UNIT - 4 NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION & STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION a) b) c) d)

Constitution of NHRC Power and Function of NHRC Constitution of State Human Rights Commission Power and Function of State Human Rights Commission

Text Books 1. 2.

Human Rights and Indian Law –S.K. Kapoor, Central Agency Agency, 2017 Human Rights and International Law- H.O.Agarwal, Central Law Publication, 2016

Suggested Books 1. Human Values and Human Rights, by Justice D M Dharmadhikari, Universal Publication, 2016 2. Human Rights- V. K. Anand, Allahabad Law Agency, 2012 3. Human Rights- Umesh Chandra, Allahabad Law Agency, 2013

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Core Paper -VIII LAW OF CONTRACT UNIT- 1 NATURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAW OF CONTRACT a) Development of the Contract, Definition of the Contract b) Contractual Relationship, Agreement, Obligation c) Acceptance , Offer, Communication d) Standard form of Contract UNIT- 2 ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT a) Consideration b) Minors Contract c) Position of Unsound Mind d) Position of other Incompetent Person UNIT- 3 FREE CONSENT a) Coercion and Undue Influence b) Fraud & Misrepresentation c) Mistake and Legality of Object d) Agreement in Restraint of Trade, Wagering Agreement and Contingent Contract. UNIT- 4 DISCHARGES OF CONTRACT AND DAMAGES a) Discharge by performance and breach b) Discharge by impossibility of performance c) Quasi Contracts d) Damages

Text Books 1. Indian Contract Act-I-Dr.R.K Bangia,. 2018 2. Indian Contract Act ; Dr.Avtar Singh , Eastrn Book Company, 2017 Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

Law of Contract –I - S.S. Srivastav, Central Law Agency, 2015 Indian Contract Act; Dr.S.K Kapoor,2017 Law of Contract& Specific Relief-Kailash Rai, Central Law Agency, 2014

Core Paper -IX CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE- II

UNIT- 1 POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF POLICE a) b) c) d)

First Information Report (F.I.R) Arrest of persons by Police Rights of a Arrested person General provisions relating to search and seizures

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UNIT- 2 ORDER OF MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION OF POLICE a) b) c) d)

Order of maintenance of wives, Maintenance of children and parents Maintenance of Public Tranquility Preventive action of Police

UNIT- 3 INQUIRIES AND TRIALS a) b) c) d)

Autrefois acquit and Autrefois Convict Tender of Pardon Provision for inquiries and trail being held in the absence of accused in certain cases Compoundable and Non-compoundable cases

UNIT - 4 LAW RELATING TO BAIL a) b) c) d)

Object and meaning of bail Bailable and Non-bailable offences Cancellation of Bail Anticipatory Bail

Text Books 1. 2.

The Criminal Procedure Code- Dr. S.R.Myneni, Allahabad Law Agency, 2013 The Code of Criminal Procedure -S.N. Mishra, Jain Book Agency, 19th Edition, 2015.

Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

The Code of Criminal Procedure -Ratanlal and Dhirajlal, Lexis Nexis, RP 2017 Criminal Procedure - R.V. Kelkar's Criminal Procedure Paperback, Eastern Book Company – 2018 The Code Criminal Procedure -M.P Tandoon, Jain Book Agency 18th Edition, Rp 2012

Core Paper - X LAW OF TORTS

UNIT- 1 PERSPECTIVE OF LAW OF TORT & ITS ESSENTIALS a) Concept of Tort and Civil Rights b) Nature and Definition of the Law of Torts in India & its relation with other branches of Law c) Act or omission d) Injuria sine damnum and Damnum sine injuria UNIT- 2 DEFENCES AGAINST TORTIOUS LIABILITY a) b) c) d)

Volenti non fit injuria Plaintiff the wrongdoer Inevitable accident Act of God

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UNIT- 3 LIABILITY & SPECIFIC TORT a) b) c) d)

Vicarious Liability & Strict Liability Defamation Negligence and Nuisance Assault and Battery

UNIT- IV REMEDIES a) Damages b) Injunction c) Specific Restitution of Property d) Extra – Judicial Remedies Text Books 1. 2.

Law of Torts and Consumer Protection– R.K Bangia, Allahabad Law Agency, RP. 2018. Law of Torts - Dr U.P.D Kesari, Central Law Publication, 2015

Suggested Books 1. Dr. Avtar Singh's Introduction to the Law of Torts (and Consumer Protection, Lexis/Nexis Butterworth's Wadhwa Nagpur, 2013. 2. Law of Torts -J. N Pandey, Central Law Publication, 2017. 3. Law of Torts- N.V. Paranjape, Central Law Agency, 2016

Core Paper - XI TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT

UNIT- 1 NATURE AND CHARACTERISTIC a) b) c) d)

Object and Scope and meaning of T.P Act Kinds of Property, Properties that cannot be Transferred Persons Competent to Transfer Conditional Transfer

UNIT- 2 BASIC TERMS a) b) c) d)

Actionable claim, Notice Contingent & Vested Interest Rule against Perpetuity

UNIT- 3 TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY a) b) c) d)

Lispendences Fraudulent Transfer Doctrine of Part Performance Sale

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UNIT- 4 TYPES OF TRANSFER a) b) c) d)

Mortgage Exchange Lease Gift

Text Books 1. 2.

The Transfer of Property Act-Dr. R.K Sinha, Central Law Agency ,16 Ed 2017 The Transfer of Property Act –Dr. S.R Myneni ,Asia Law House, 2017

Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

The Transfer of Property Act- Dr .G.P Triparthi, Central Law Publications , 2016 Transfer of Property Act –Dr. Avtar Singh, Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt. Ltd,2014 Transfer of Property Act- S.N. Shukla, Jain Book Agency, 2017

Core Paper - XII HINDU LAW

UNIT-I FOUNDATION OF HINDU LAW a) b) c) d)

Concept of Hindu Ancient Sources of Hindu Law Modern Sources of Hindu Law Schools of Hindu Law

UNIT-II MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE a) b) c) d)

The Hindu Marriage Act,1955- condition of marriage Void and voidable marriages Judicial separation Divorce

UNIT-III SUCCESSION & ADOPTION a) b) c) d)

Scope of Hindu Succession Act,1956 List of heirs specified in class-I & class-II in the schedule Requisites of a valid adoption Person who may be adopted ,person who may adopt

UNIT- 4 MINORITY & GUARDIAN a) b) c) d)

Who is a minor Natural Guardian and his powers Testamentary Guardian and their powers De facto guardian

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Text Books 1. Family Law- S.R. Myneni, Jain Book Agency, 2017 2. Family Laws –Paras Diwan, Allhabad Law Agency, Rp., 2016 Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

Hindu Jurisprudence – P.N Sen, Allhabad Law Agency, 2013 Hindu Law – Dr. U.P.D Keshari, Central Law Publication, 2013 Principles of Hindu Law –Mullah, Lexis/Nexis, 2013

Core Paper - XIII CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW

UNIT- 1 CONCEPT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION a) b) c) d)

History, Development of Consumer Protection Definition- Who is a consumer and rights of the consumer Appropriate Authority, Complaint, & Complain under consumer protection Act Manufacturer, Consumer Dispute, Deficiency, Restrictive Trade Practices.

UNIT- 2 CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCILS a) b) c) d)

Central Consumer Protection Council Object of Central Consumer Protection Council State Consumer Protection Council and its object District Consumer Protection Council

UNIT- 3 CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES a) b) c) d)

Establishment of Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies Composition and Jurisdiction of District Forum Composition and Jurisdiction of State Commission Composition and Jurisdiction of National Commission

UNIT – 4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a) Appeal , Penalty and period of Limitation b) Enforcement of the order of the District Forum, State Commission and National Commission. c) Protection of action in Good Faith and Services of Notice d) Removal of Difficulties. Text books 1. Consumer Protection Law- S.R. Myneni, Jain Book Agency, 2018 2. Textbook on Consumer Protection Law,- by Dr H K Saharay, Universal Publication, 2017 Suggested Books 1. Consumer Protection Act –R.K Bangia, Allahabad Law Agency, 2017 2. Consumer Protection Act- O.P Tewari, Allahabad Law Agency, 2010 3. Consumer Protection Laws – Rakesh Khanna, Central Law Agency, 2011

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Core Paper - XIV RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

UNIT- 1 CONCEPT OF INFORMATION a) b) c) d)

Historical development of Right to Information and constitutional mandate Obligation of public Authority Duties of Public Authority Exempted Information

UNIT- 2 APPELATE AUTHORITIES a) b) c) d)

Third party Information Severability of Information Constitution of the 1st Appellate Authority Power and function of 1st Appellate Authority

UNIT- 3 INFORMATION COMMISSION a) b) c) d)

Constitution, Powers and function of Central Information Commission Constitution, Powers and function of State Information Commission Appeal Provision Penalties

UNIT – 4 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS a) b) c) d)

Protection of Action taken against Good Faith, Over-riding Effect, and Bar of jurisdiction of Courts Appointment & Obligation of Public Information Officer under Orissa Right to Information Rules, 2005 Procedure of Obtaining Information under Orissa Right to Information Rules, 2005 Guidelines by the Government under Orissa Right to Information Rules, 2005.

Text Books 1. 2.

Right to Information, S.R. Myneni, Asia Law House, 2018 Lawmann’s RTI, Kamal Publisher, 2018

Suggested Books 1. 2. 3.

A Practical Handbook On Right To Informa...