JURISPRUDENCE - I
(Legal Theory)
(Paper Code: K-1001)
The course shall comprise of the following :
(1) Introduction: Definition, Nature, and Scope of Jurisprudence, Importance of the
Study of Jurisprudence
(2) Natural Law School: Classical Natural Law, Revival of Natural Law: Rudolf
Stammler and Kohler.
(3) Analytical School: John Austin, Hans Kelsen, And H.L.A. Hart.
(4) Historical School: Frederick Karl Von Savigny, Sir Henry Sumner Maine.
(5) Sociological School: Background and Characteristics, Roscoe Pound, Leon Dugit.
(6) American Modern Realism.
(7) Economic Approach of Law: Marxist Economic Approach on Law.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Bodenheilmer : Jurisprudence.
Dias, Jurisprudence.
Friedman, Law in Changing Society.
Llyoyd, Introduction of Jurisprudence.
Mahajan V.D., Jurisprudence.
Paton : Jurisprudence.
Salmond : Jurisprudence.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF INDIA - I
(Nature of The Constitution And Fundamental Rights) (Paper Code: K-1002)
The course shall comprise of the following :
(1). Nature of the Indian Constitution. Special emphasis shall be placed on
(a) Federal Structure and
(b) Form of the Government.
(2). Preamble of the Constitution
(3). Fundamental Rights –
(a) General: Scheme of Fundamental Rights, Who can claim Fundamental Rights :
Against whom Fundamental Rights are available? Suspension of Fundamental Rights.
(b) Specific Fundamental Rights-
- Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18)
- Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19(1)(a))
- Protection in respect of Conviction for offenses (Article 20)
- Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
- Right to Education (Article 21A)
- Right against Exploitation (Articles 23 to 24)
- Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25 to 28)
- Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities (Articles 29 to 30)
- Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
(5) Directive Principles of State Policy, their importance, and relationship with Fundamental Rights.
(6) Fundamental Duties
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Chander Pal, Centre State Relations and Indian Cooperative Federalism.
Chander Pal, State Autonomy in Indian Federation: Emerging Trends.
Hidayatullah M., Constitutional Law of India.
Jain M.P., Constitutional Law.
Pandey J.N., Constitutional Law of India.
Seervai H.M., Constitutional Law of India.
Shukla V.N., Constitutional Law of India.
Tope T.R., Constitutional Law of India.
LAW OF TORTS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS
(Paper Code: K-1003)
The course shall comprise of the following :
1. Torts and Tortious Liability Introduction
- Definition, Nature, and Characteristics of Torts
- Constituents of Tort
- Fault – Damnum sine injuria, Injuria sine damnum
- Mental element – Malice, Negligence, Motive
- Who ,may sue, who may not be sued?
- Strict and Absolute Liability
2. Justification in Tort
- Volenti non fit injuria
- Necessity
- Inevitable accident and Act of God
- Statutory authority
3. Liability for Torts Committed by Others
- Vicarious Liability
- Liability of the State – Doctrine of sovereign Immunity
- Joint Tort- feasers
4. Specific Torts
- Negligence
- Nuisance
- Trespass
- Defamation
5. Consumer Protection Act
- Consumer definition and concept
- Contract of service and contract for service
- Enforcement of Consumer rights.
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Aggarwal V.K., Law on Consumer Protection ( students edition).
Bangia R.K., The Law of Torts.
Kapoor S.K., Law of Torts.
Lal Rattan & Lal Dhiraj, The Law of Torts.
Paranjape N.V., Law of Torts.
Salmond W.G., Law of Torts.
Winfield and Jolowicz, Torts.
LAW OF CRIMES - I
(Indian Penal Code)
(Paper Code: K-1004)
The course shall comprise of the following :
General Principles of Crime: Concept of crime; Elements of crime; stages of crime; Concept of
Strict Liability, Constructive Liability, Common Intention and Common Object.
Inchoate Crime/ Preliminary offences: Abetment, conspiracy and attempt
General Exception: Mistake, accident, necessity, Young age, unsoundness of mind,
drunkenness, Right of Private Defence.
Specific Offences :
1. Offences Affecting Human Body: Culpable Homicide, Murder, Homicide by Rash and
Negligent Act, Hurt and Grievous Hurt; Kidnapping and Abduction, Wrongful Restraint and
Wrongful Confinement, Assault, Criminal Force.
2. Offences Against Property: Theft Extortion; Robbery; Dacoity; Cheating;
3. Offences Against State and Public Tranquility: Sedition; Unlawful Assembly; Rioting and
Affray.
4. Offences Against Marriage: Bigamy and Adultery
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Gaur Hari Singh (Dr.), Penal Law of India.
Gaur K.D., Criminal Law cases and materials.
Lal Rattan Lal Dhiraj, Indian Penal Code.
Misra S.N., Indian Penal Code.
Nigam R.C., Principles of Criminal Law.
CONTRACT - I
(General Principles of Contract)
(Paper Code: K-1005)
The course shall comprise of the following :
(1) Purpose, Evolution and Scope of Law of Contracts
(2) Proposal and Promise Including Communication of Proposal, Acceptance and
Communication of the Revocation of Proposal and Acceptance.
(3) Consideration and Doctrine of Privity of Contract.
(4) Lawful Object and Consideration.
(5) Capacity to Contract: Minors, Persons of Unsound Mind and Others Disqualified by
Law; Nature and Effects of Minor's Agreements; Doctrine of Restitution.
(6) Consent and Free Consent.
(7) Standard Form of Contracts
(8) Agreements Declared Void and Voidable Under the Contract Act.
(9) Contingent Contracts
(10) Law Relating to Certain Relations Resembling those Created by Contracts,
viz., Quasi-Contracts.
(11) Discharge of contracts with special reference to the doctrine of frustration.
(12) Remedies in the form of compensation
BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Anson’s Law of Contract.
Bangia R.K. (Dr.), Indian Contract Act
Desai S.T., The Indian Contract Act
Kapoor S.K., Contract
Moitra A.C., (Dr.), Principles and Digest of Indian Contract Act.
Pollock and Mulla, Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act
Singh Avtar (Dr.), Law of Contract
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