Syllabus

 SYLLABUS

For LL.B. 3yrs Degree Course – 60:40 Pattern

***Distribution of marks (for Act/Topic etc) is referred from Old 100 marks pattern but to be divided proportionately as per the new 60:40 pattern

FYLLB SEMESTER – II

(All Subjects Compulsory)

Law of Crimes

Constitutional Law

Family Law - I

Environmental Laws

DPC - I (Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing)

Detailed Syllabus:

[1] LAW OF CRIMES

(1) CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

1. Administration of Justice

 What is administration of justice?

 Necessity for administration of justice

 Historical background to administration of justice

 Difference between civil & criminal justice

2. Elements of Criminal Liability

 Nature of Criminal Liability

 Mens rea & its importance – Intention, Knowledge, Negligence

 Doctrine of Mens Rea under the IPC

 Exceptions of Mens Rea

 Vicarious liability in crimes

 Actus reus

 Act & omission

 Injury to another

3. Sources of Crime

4. Stages of Crime

 Intention

 Preparation

 Attempt

 Commission of Crime

5. Theories of Punishment

 Deterrent

 Preventive

 Retributive

 Reformative

 Compensation

6. Kinds of Punishment

 Death Sentence

 Social Reference of Capital Punishment

 Alternative to Capital Punishment

 Imprisonment – Simple ; Rigorous ; For Life ; Solitary Confinement

 Forfeiture of Property

 Fine

 Sentencing Discretion

(2) INDIAN PENAL CODE 1860

[2] CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

1. Historical & Constitutional developments between 1858-1947

 Framing of Indian Constitution.

 Nature & Features

 A broad over-view of the Constitution of India, 1950.

 Historical genesis of Indian Constitution should be part of the syllabus particularly the transfer of power in 1857, introduction of bicameralism, federalism by 1935 Act, freedom struggle, Indian Independence Act, 1947 & the drafting of our constitution.

2. Fundamental Rights & Judicial Activism

 Equality & Social Justice (Arts.14-18 & Part IV & Part XVI)

 Secularism & religious freedoms

 Life, Liberty other rights & freedoms

3. Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties (Parts IV, IVA)

4. Indian Federalism

 Idea of federalism

 Indian federal features – strong centre; co-operative spirit ; centre relations

 Special status to J & K (Parts XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XXI)

5. Indian Parliament – Nature, Composition, powers & privileges & State Legislatures.

6. Cabinet form of Govt

 Parliamentary form at the Centre & States – Head of State ; Council of Ministers

 Attorney General & Advocate generals

7. Indian Judiciary

 Supreme Court & High Courts - Composition, Powers

 Judicial Independence – subordinate courts

8. Law making under Indian Constitution

 Kinds of bills, passing of bills, Ordinances Citizenship Act 1955, Representation of peoples Act 1951, Comptroller & Auditor Generals Act, 1971

 Legislation made in pursuance of the constitution like the Bonded Labour Abolition Act ; Civil Rights Protection, Act, 1955 ; Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of atrocities) Act, 1989 should be duly referred to.

**Considering the vastness & the never-ending growth of constitutional law, topic wise discussion will be more suited. Topics in the syllabus & discussion in the classroom should compel the students to study the entire constitution on their own.

9. Emergency (Part XVIII) – Kinds, Legal requirements, Legal effects

10. Amendment & the Basic Structure Doctrine (Part XX)

11. Services under Indian Constitution (Part IV)

 Services under Union / State – All Indian Services

 Doctrine of pleasure & exceptions

12. Democracy & Election Commission of India (Part XV)

13. Introduce the following –

1) Civil Rights Protection Act, 1955

2) Citizenship : Part II

3) Parts IX,IX A,X Panchayats, Municipalities & Scheduled & Tribal Areas

4) Part XIV A Tribunals (Covered in administrative Law, Semester III)

5) Part XVII official language

6) Part XIX Miscellaneous

[3] FAMILY LAW – I

(1) Mohammedan Law - 35 marks

1) Sources

2) Schools

3) Shariat Act, 1937

4) Marriage

5) Dower

6) Divorce

7) Maintenance

8) Legitimacy & Parentage

9) Guardianship

(2) Indian Divorces Act & Christian Marriage Act - 15 marks

(3) Indian Succession Act (Sections 1 to 166 only) - 35 marks

(4) Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act - 15 marks

[4] ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

1. Concept of environment & pollution or introduction to problem of Environmental protection.

1) Environment

2) Meaning & contents

3) Pollution

4) Meaning

5) Kinds of Pollution

6) Causes of pollution

7) Effects of pollution

2. Constitutional provisions regarding environmental protection including

1) Directive principles

2) Fundamental rights & duties

3) Right to clean & healthy environment

4) Right to education

5) Right to information

3. Environmental protection under the general Laws:

 Nuisance, Penal Code, Procedural Code

4. General introduction the enforcing agencies & remedies –

1) Courts

2) Tribunals

5. Polluter Pays principle – Public liability insurance

6. Precautionary Principle

7. Sustainable development

8. Water Pollution Act, 1974 & Air Pollution Acts, 1981

1) Meaning & Air Standards

2) Culprits & victims

3) Procedures for sampling

4) Formation of Boards & their functions or Protection agencies: their powers & functions

5) Offences & penalties

6) Judicial approach

9. Noise Pollution

10. Environmental Protection Act, 1986

11. Bio Medical waste 12. Hazardous Waste

13. Environment Impact Assessment

14. Coastal Zone Management

15. Environmental Audit & Eco Mark

16. Disaster Emergency Preparedness

17. Town & Country Planning

18. Forest

1) Greenery conservation laws

2) Forest conservation

3) Conservation agencies

19. Wild life Protection Act, 1972

1) Sanctuaries & national parks

2) Licensing of zoos & parks

3) State monopoly in the sale of wild life & wild life

4) Offences against wild life

20. International Regime

1) Stockholm conference

2) Green house effect & ozone depletion

3) Rio conference

4) U.N. declaration on right to development

[5] DPC – I (Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing)

1. Letter of obtaining permission from a statutory authority

2. Letter of Atornment

3. Accountable Receipt

4. Promissory Note

5. Affidavit for change of name

6. Declaration

7. Adjournment Application in criminal matters

8. Vakalatnama for High Court

9. Vakalatnama for City Civil Court / District Court

10. Schedule of Property

11. RTI Application

12. Will

13. Codicil

14. General Power of Attorney

15. Special Power of Attorney

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