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 Department of Higher Education
U.P. Government, Lucknow

National Education Policy-2020

Common Minimum Syllabus for all U.P. State Universities

Semester-wise Titles of the Papers in BA/B.Sc./B.Com (Law)

Year Sem. Course Paper Title Theory/ Credits

Code Practical
1 I G010101T Introduction to the Indian Legal Theory 6
System
1 II G010201T General Principles of Law Theory 6
2 III G010301T Introduction to Indian Constitution Theory 6
2 IV G010401T Road Safety: Laws, Policies and Theory 6
Practices
3 V G010501T Introduction to Indian Laws-I Theory 5
3 V G010502T Right to Information & Consumer Theory 5
Protection Laws
3 V G010503R Project Work-I Project 3
3 VI G010601T Introduction to Indian Laws-II Theory 5
3 VI G010602T General and Legal English Theory 5
3 VI G010603R Project Work-II Project 3

Syllabus Developed by:

S. Name Designation Department College/ University

No.
1 Dr. Prashant Mishra Assistant BJR Institute Bundelkhand University,
Professor of Law Jhansi
2 Dr. Satish Chandra Associate Faculty of Law University of Lucknow,
Professor Lucknow
3 Dr. Pradeep Kumar Assistant Department of Brahmanand College,
Pandey Professor Law Kanpur
 FIRST YEAR: FIRST SEMESTER

Programme/Class: Semester: First

Year: First
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010101T Course Title: Introduction to the Indian Legal System
Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand the outline of various legal systems.
 Know the institutions of the Indian legal and justice system.
 Be acquainted with various components of criminal justice.
 Have knowledge about access to legal aid and alternate dispute redressal
mechanisms that exist in India.
 Know about constitutional and statutory provisions relating to legal aid.

Credits: 06 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Outline of the Legal System in India:
Evolution of the Legal System-ancient India, pre-colonial and
colonial times; Dharma as the basis of Law; Adversarial and
I 12
Inquisitorial Systems; Common Law, Civil Law, Socialist Legal
System, Islamic Legal system.

State and its Organs:

Organs of State-Executive, Legislature and Judiciary; place of
administration; panchayat institutions; Hierarchy of Courts /
II 11
Tribunals and their jurisdiction; High Courts and Supreme Court
of India, Writ jurisdiction.

Justice System in India:

Judicial System in Ancient, Medieval and Modern India; Justice-
III Political, Social and Economic; Civil and Criminal Justice System: 11
Principles and Theories.

Punishment:
Meaning, purpose, nature, and theories of punishment; Kinds of
IV Punishment in ancient times; Relevancy of Punishment in modern 11
age.

V Criminal Legal System: 12

 Provisions relating to filing an FIR, Arrest, Bail, Search and
Seizure; Important principles of Evidence Law-rule against
hearsay, best evidence rule and dying declaration.

Procedure in Criminal Cases:

Outline of procedure in Cr.P.C. and related laws; Role of Police in
VI investigation; Prosecution agencies; Jail and prison 11
administration.

Alternate Dispute Redressal:

Introduction to UNCITRAL Model Law; Law of Arbitration in India;
Types of Arbitration; Mediation, Conciliation and Negotiation;
Appointment of Arbitrators– Procedure; Judicial Intervention;
VII Venue–Commencement; Award–Time limit, Enforceability, 11
Interest; Recourse against Award–Appeals; Conciliation and
Compromise; International Commercial Arbitration ; Foreign
Awards.

Legal Aid:
Concept of legal aid; Constitutional and statutory provisions;
VIII Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 and its provisions; National 11
Legal Services Authority of India-Constitution, functions and role.

Suggested Readings:
1. Minnatur, Joseph, “The Legal System”, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, 2008,
2nd ed.
2. Sankaran, Kamala and Singh, Ujjwal Kumar, “Towards Legal Literacy”, Oxford
University Press,New Delhi, 2008.
3. Mathew, P.D, “Your Rights if you are Arrested”, Indian Social Institute, New
Delhi, 2003, 1st ed.
4. Pillai, P.S.A., “Criminal Law”, LexisNexis, Gurgaon, 2012, 11th ed.
5. Kempin, Frederick G., “Legal History: Law and Social Change”, Prentice-Hall,
New Jersey, 1963, 1st ed.
6. Singh, Mahendra Pal and Kumar, Niraj, “The Indian Legal System: An Enquiry”,
Oxford University Press, 2019.
7. David, René & Brierley, John E. C., “Major Legal Systems in the World Today:
An Introduction to the Comparative Study of Law”, Free Press, New York, 1978.
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Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks
 Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 FIRST YEAR: SECOND SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Second
Year: First
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010201T Course Title: General Principles of Law

Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Comprehend the meaning, nature, essentials and objectives of law.
 Be acquainted with the sources of law.
 Understand the approaches to law and the balance between Law, Rights and
Justice.
 Know the different legal concepts, their meaning, nature, kind and
classification.
 Understand the rules of interpretation of laws.

Credits: 06 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Law - Nature, Characteristics and Functions:
Normative Character of Law, Binding and Persuasive Force of Law;
I Elements of Law, Authority, Utility, Objectivity of Law and Rule of 10
law.

Law and Morality:

Relation between law and Morality; Constitutional Morality; Law and
II 11
Society; Law and Value Judgments.

Sources of Law:
Sources of Law and their Classification; Essentials and validity of
Customs; Judicial Precedent, Theories of Precedent, Stare Decisis,
III Ratio-Decidendi, Obiter Dicta; Legislation, Constitution, Statute, 13
Act, Ordinance, Rules and Regulations, Parent and Subordinate
Legislation.

Legal Concepts-I:
Kinds and Classifications of Law; Rights and Duties, their nature,
IV 11
kinds and relationship.

Legal Concepts-II:
Legal Person, its nature, importance and theories; Possession and
V 11
Ownership, their nature, kinds and relationship.
 Interpretation of Law:
Principles of Natural Justice, Kinds of Justice with reference to the
VI 12
Preamble to the Constitution of India; Concept of Equality, Law and
Equality in different Contexts.
Interpretation of Law:
Principles and theories of Equity, Fairness and Good Conscience;
VII 11
Principles of interpretation of law; Methods and aids for the
interpretation of law and judicial decisions.
Rules of Statutory Interpretation:
Primary Rules-Literal or Grammatical Rule, Golden Rule, Mischief
VIII 11
Rule, Purposive Rule; Secondary Rules-Noscitur a Sociis, Ejusdem
Generis, Reddando Singula Singulis.
Suggested Readings:
1. Lakshminath, A., “Judicial Process and Precedent”, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2016, 4th ed.
2. Gupta, N.C. Sen, “Evolution of Ancient Indian Law”, Probsthain & Co., London,
1953.
3. Singh, G.P., “Principles of Statutory Interpretation”, LexisNexis Butterworths
Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2010, 12th ed.
4. Allen, C.K., “Law and Orders”, Universal Law Publishing, Delhi, 2009.
5. Smith, A.T.H. (ed.), “Glanville Williams: Learning the Law”, Sweet and Maxwell,
London, 2016, 16th ed.
6. Cotterrell, Roger, “The Politics of Jurisprudence, Oxford University Press, New
York, 2011.
7. Tripathi, B.N. Mani, “Jurisprudence (Legal Theory)”, Allahabad Law
Agency, Faridabad, 2020. (Hindi)
8. लाल, बसन्ती, “सं विवियो का वििवचि”, से न्ट्रल लॉ पब्लिकेशन्स, प्रयागराज, 2018.

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student 10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 SECOND YEAR: THIRD SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Third
Year: Second
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010301T Course Title: Introduction to Indian Constitution

Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand the system of government and the basic principles governing its
organization provided under the Constitution of India.
 Understand the intent of the Constitution framers, its interpretation in the
context of balancing Justice, Rights and Governance.
 Realize the status and importance of fundamental rights, fundamental duties
and directive principles of state policy.
 Know about the remedies available under the Constitution of India.
 Be acquainted with emerging issues in constitutional law.

Credits: 06 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Concepts of Constitution:
Constitution, Constitutional Law and Constitutionalism; Various
I models of constitution, Framing of Constitution of India, Nature of 10
Constitution of India.

Making of Indian Constitution:

Constituent Assembly-Constitution, Meetings and Debates; Role of
II various committees; Role of B. N. Rau and Dr. Ambedkar; Sources 11
of Indian Constitution.

Features of Indian Constitution:

Salient features of the Constitution of India; Preamble and the
III 11
Constitution of India.

Fundamental Rights:
Fundamental Rights and their Classification-Right to equality,
Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Religion,
IV 13
Right to Establish Minority Educational Institution; Constitutional
Remedy-Enforcement of Fundamental Rights, Writ Jurisdiction.

Directive Principles of State Policy:

Directive Principles of State Policy and their Relationship with
V 11
Fundamental Rights.
Fundamental Duties enshrined under the Constitution of India.
 Role of the Judiciary:
Powers and Functions of the High Courts and the Supreme Court
VI of India; Judicial Independence and Accountability, and ensuring 12
complete justice; Judicial Review and Constitutional Amendments;
Emergency Provisions under the Constitution of India.
Federalism, Executive, Legislative and Financial Relations:
Concept of Federalism and essentials of a Federal Structure; Union-
State Relations- Executive and Administrative Relations;
VII 11
Legislative and Executive Powers of Union and State; Federalism in
the Contemporary Era: Issues and Challenges.

Emerging Issues:
Judicial Activism, Public Interest Litigation and Concept of Locus
VIII 11
Standi.

Suggested Readings:
1. Sharma, B.K., “Introduction to the Constitution of India”, PHI Learning Private
Limited, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Mamta, Rao, “Constitutional Law”, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
3. Pandey, J.N., “Constitution of India”, Central Law Agency, Allahabad. (Hindi
And English)
4. Bakshi, P.M., “Constitution of India”, Universal Law Publishing, New Delhi.
5. Basu, D. D., “Constitutional Law of India”, LexisNexis, New Delhi. (Hindi And
English)
6. Reddy, O. Chinappa, “The Court and the Constitution of India”, OUP, New
Delhi.
7. Seervai, H. M., “Constitutional Law of India-A Critical Commentary”,
Universal Law Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
Suggestive digital platforms web links-
This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks
Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 SECOND YEAR: FOURTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Fourth
Year: Second
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010401T Course Title: Road Safety: Laws, Policies and Practices
Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand various concepts related to road safety.
 Know about road signs, signals and safety measures.
 Be acquainted with increasing cases of road accidents and its effects on
nation.
 Have knowledge about nuisance on roads resulting in road accidents.
 Understand the phenomena of High Security Registration Plates.

Credits: 06 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Road Safety:
Understanding road safety; Importance of road safety; Hurdles
I in Road Safety; Safety Devices- Two-wheeler Helmet, Airbag, 10
Seat Belt; Safe and responsible driving.

Road Signs:
Arm Signals, Traffic Signs, Parking Signs, Speed Limit and Vehicle
II Control Signs, Prohibitory Signs, Compulsory Direction Control 11
and Other Signs.

Road Safety Measures:

Road Design and Road Equipment; Road Maintenance; Traffic
Control.
Insurance of Motor Vehicles:
III Motor vehicle insurance-origin, concept, types, nature, need 11
and importance; International perspective; Motor vehicle
insurance in India-laws and policies; Procedure of making
motor vehicle insurance claims; Grievance redressal.

Road Accidents:
Vehicle accidents-Current scenario, Laws, Injury, Safety
precautions, Road transport regulations; Insurance & Finance
IV 11
Classes/types of insurance; Accident claims and settlements;
Duty of driver in case of accident; Indian Judiciary as protector
of road users-Medical Care & Treatment, Removal of Roadside
 Advertisements/Hoardings, Removal of Liquor Vends, Road
Accident Compensation, Be Good Samaritan, Save Humanity.

Compensation in ‘Hit and Run’ Motor Accidents:

‘Hit and Run’ Motor Accidents; Standard of Proof; ‘Hit and Run’
Motor Accidents in India: Current Scenario; Compensation in
V Hit and Run Motor Accidents: Statutory Provisions; Scheme by 13
the Central Government; Motor Vehicle Accident Fund; Indian
Judiciary on Hit and Run Motor Accidents.

Road Rage:
Concept, causes; Road Rage in India-Current Scenario; Road
Rage and Laws.
Vandalization and destruction to public transport vehicles
during agitations and protests:
VI 12
Constitutional and statutory provisions; ‘Bandh’ distinct from
general strike; Safeguarding public property-fundamental duty;
Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984; Efficacy of
PDPP Act, 1984; Role of Indian Judiciary.

Stray Cattle on Indian Roads:

Existence of Cattle: Mercy or Obligation; Nuisance by Stray
VII Cattle on Roads: Current Scenario; Regulating Stray Cattle on 11
Roads; Indian Judiciary on Keeping Roads Safe and Free from
Nuisance.

High Security Registration Plates:

Understanding High Security Registration Plates; Codes of the
States/Union Territories; Legal Framework of High Security
VIII Registration Plates; Specifications of the HSRPs, Size of 11
Registration Plates, Dimension of Letters and Figures; Role of
Authorities/Institutions; Implementation of HSRPs Scheme.

Suggested Readings:
1. Elvik, Rune, “The Handbook of Road Safety Measures”, Emerald Group Publishing
Limited, India, 2009, 2nd ed.
2. Proctor, Steve, Belcher, Martin, Cook, Phil, “Practical Road Safety Auditing”,
Thomas Telford, London, 2001.
3. Rajvanshi, Gargi, “Transportation Law”, LexisNexis, New Delhi. (Hindi And
English)
4. Road Transport Year Book, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, GoI.

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
 Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 THIRD YEAR: FIFTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Fifth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010501T Course Title: Introduction to Indian Laws-I

Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand various principles of administrative law.
 Know about the offences and its punishments as provided in IPC.
 Be acquainted with various concepts in tort and family laws.
 Have knowledge about the contract, e-contract and property laws.
 Understand the different concepts of company law.

Credits: 05 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Principles of Administrative Law:
Rule of Law; Separation of Powers; Droit Administratiff;
Remedies Under Administrative Law; Judicial review of
I administrative discretion; Legitimate expectation; Public 09
accountability; Proportionality; Ripeness; Exhaustion of
administrative remedies.

Introduction to Indian Penal Code:

Crime and punishment in ancient, medieval and modern India;
Definition and nature of crime, Pre-colonial notions of crime as
reflected in Hindu, Muslim and tribal laws, Elements of Crime;
Stages of crime; General exceptions; Specific crime-abetment,
II 09
conspiracy, unlawful assembly, rioting, affray, murder,
attempt to murder, hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful restraint and
confinement, acid attack, sexual harassment, voyeurism,
stalking, rape, theft, extortion, robbery, dacoity.

Introduction to Tort Law:

Origin and evolution of tort law; Definition of tort; General
defences in torts; Strict and absolute liability; Specific torts-
III 09
battery, assault, False Imprisonment, Trespass, Conversion,
Negligence, Nuisance, Defamation.

Introduction to Family Law:

Need and importance of family law; Sources of family law;
IV 09
Marriage; Divorce; Restitution of conjugal rights; Adoption;
Maintenance; Uniform Civil Code; Surrogacy; New challenges
 before family law.

General Principles of Contract:

Concept, need and significance of contract; Essentials of a
Valid Contract; contracting parties; proposal, acceptance,
promise, agreement; void, voidable and valid contract;
Standard form contracts-nature, advantages, unilateral
V 09
character, principles of protection against possibility of
exploitation, judicial approach to such contracts, exemption
clauses, clash between two standard form contracts; Breach of
contract-concept, types and remedies; Quasi contract.

E- Contracts:
Kinds of E-Contracts-email, web contracts, Standard form
contracts; Formation of E-contracts-application of the
VI Contract Act, 1872 and Information Technology Act; United 10
Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications
in International Contract.

Introduction to Property Law:

Meaning, concept and types of property; Transfer of property-
subject and method; Essentials for a Valid Transfer; Rule
VII 10
Against Perpetuities; Doctrine of Election; Doctrine of Lis
Pendens; Sale, Mortgage, Charge, Lease, Gift.

Introduction to Company Law:

History of company laws in India; Meaning and Nature of
VIII Company; Promotion and Incorporation of a Company; 10
Familiarization with the Concept of Board of Directors,
Shareholders and Company Meetings;; E-Governance.
Suggested Readings:
1. Jain, M. P. and Jain, S. N., “Principles of Administrative Law”, LexisNexis, New
Delhi.
2. Massey, I.P., “Administrative Law”, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow. (Hindi
And English)
3. Takwani, C.K., “Lectures on Administrative Law”, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow.
4. Singh, Avtar, “Company Law”, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow. (Hindi And
English)
5. Pillai, K. N. Chandrasekharan, “General Principles of Criminal Law”, EBC,
Lucknow.
6. Lal, Ratan and Lal, Dhiraj, “Indian Penal Code”, LexisNexis, Gurgaon.
7. Singh, Avtar, “Mercantile Law”, EBC, Lucknow. (Hindi And English)
8. Sinha, R.K., “The Transfer of Property Act”, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.
(Hindi And English)

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

 This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 THIRD YEAR: FIFTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Fifth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law
Course Title: Right to Information and Consumer
Course Code: G010502T
Protection Laws
Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand the procedure and mechanism of accessing information under RTI
Act.
 Know about the role and functions of Public Information Authorities.
 Be acquainted with various concepts of consumer protection law.
 Have knowledge about the consumer movement in India.
 Understand the organizational set-up under the consumer protection law.

Credits: 05 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Introduction to Right to Information:
Origin of RTI at Global Level; Evolution of RTI as fundamental
right in India; History, Background, Objectives, Preamble of
I Right to Information Act, 2005; Right to Information: Concept, 09
Meaning, Scope and Nature; Right to Information: Need and
Importance.

Public Authority: Role and Obligations

Public Authority: Definition; ‘Public Authority’ vis-a-vis ‘State in
II 09
Article 12’; Obligations of Public Authorities under Act.

Right to Information: Institutional Framework

Central Information Commission: Constitution, Eligibility,
Appointment and Removal; State Information Commission:
III Constitution, Eligibility, Appointment and Removal; Judicial 09
Review of the Committee’s Recommendation; Powers and
Functions of Information Commissions.

Accessing Information under the Right to Information Act:

Making Application: Procedural Requirements; RTI Application-
IV Contents and Limits; Response from Public Information Officer; 09
Exemption from Disclosure; Appellate Procedure: First and
Second Appeal; Penalties and Remedies.
 Consumer and Markets:
Concept of Consumer, Nature of markets: Liberalization and
Globalization of markets with special reference to Indian
Consumer Markets, E-Commerce with reference to Indian
V 09
Market, Concept of Price in Retail and Wholesale, Maximum
Retail Price (MRP), Fair Price, GST, labeling and packaging
along with relevant laws, Legal Metrology.

Consumer Movement in India:

Evolution of Consumer Movement in India, Formation of
consumer organizations and their role in consumer
protection, Misleading Advertisements and sustainable
VI 10
consumption, National Consumer Helpline, Comparative
Product testing, Sustainable consumption and energy
ratings.

Consumer Protection Law in India:

Objectives and Basic Concepts: Consumer rights and UN
Guidelines on consumer protection, Consumer goods,
VII advertisement, defect in goods, spurious goods and services, 10
service, deficiency in service, unfair trade practice,
restrictive trade practice.

Organizational Set-up:
Consumer Protection Council; Central Consumer
VIII
Protection Authority; Consumer Disputes Redressal 10
Commission; consumer mediation; Product liability;
Offences and Penalties.

Suggested Readings:
1. Paranjape, N.V., “Right to Information Law in India”, Lexis Nexis, New Delhi.
2. Yadav, A. S., “Right to Information Act, 2005: An Analysis”, Central Law
Publications, Prayagraj.(Hindi And English)
3. Naib, Sudhir, “The Right to Information in India”, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
4. Gambhir, Cheena, “Consumer Protection Administration: Organisation and
Working”, Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi.
5. Tripathi, S. C., “Consumer Protection Act”, Central Law Publications,
Prayagraj.(Hindi And English)

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
 Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 THIRD YEAR: FIFTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Fifth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010503R Course Title: Project Work I

Course outcomes:
As the project works play important role in developing the essential attributes of
research, by the end of the Course the student would be able to learn tools,
techniques and skills, under the continuous guidance of faculty members, regarding
research oriented activities.

Credits: 03 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-3

No. of Lectures
Suggested Topics
A project work, on any particular topic having socio-
legal relevancy, may be given. The illustrative list is-
Efficacy of punishment, Theories of
punishment, Regulation of administrative
authorities at village/block/tahsil/district
30
level, Uniform Civil Code, ease of doing
business, Challenges before RTI authorities,
Recovery of fine under RTI Act, Efficacy of
remedies under Consumer protection Act etc.
This list may be enriched by respective faculty
members.
 THIRD YEAR: SIXTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Sixth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010601T Course Title: Introduction to Indian Laws-II

Course outcomes:
By the end of the Course, the student would be able to-
 Understand various concepts of environmental law.
 Know about cyber law, intellectual property and competition law.
 Be acquainted with fundamental concepts of Criminal Procedure.
 Have knowledge about the basic concepts of Civil Procedure and limitation
law.
 Understand the principles of Evidence Law.

Credits: 05 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Introduction to Environmental Law:
Meaning, Definition and Concept of Environment; Components
of Environment; Biosphere and Ecosystem; Types of
Environment; Concept of Pollution-Sources of Pollution, Types
of Pollution, and Effects of Pollution; Nature and Scope of
I Environmental Law, Law as a tool for environmental protection; 09
Concept of Sustainable Development and Bio Diversity; Law
Relating to Prevention and Control of Air Pollution and Water
pollution; Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; National Green
Tribunal; Appearance before Environment Tribunal/Authority.

Information Technology Act, 2000:

Need and importance; use of computers to store, retrieve,
transmit and manipulate data; understanding cyberspace;
internet, e-mail and world wide web; use of information
II technology–academics, e-commerce, social networking by 09
individuals; current challenges – mobiles, cyber security, cloud
computing and data privacy, misuse of social media, cyber
crimes.

Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) Law:

Meaning and concept of IP; Main forms of IP-Copyright,
Trademarks, Patents, Designs, Trade Secrets, Plant Varieties,
III Geographical Indications; International instruments on IP; 09
Justification and Rationale for Protecting Intellectual Property;
Balancing the Protection of IPR and Public Policy Objective;
WIPO-Constitution and its role in protecting IPR.
 Introduction to Competition Law:
Concept of Competition; Development of Competition Law;
Competition Policy; Anti Competitive Agreements; Abuse of
IV Dominant Position; Combination, Regulation of Combinations; 09
Competition Commission of India; Appearance before
Commission, Compliance of Competition Law.

Introduction to Criminal Procedure Code:

Need and importance of procedure code; Bailable and non-
bailable offences; cognizable and non-cognizable offences;
Criminal courts and offices-constitution, powers, jurisdiction;
V Security for keeping the peace and for good behavior; Preventive 09
action of the police; Arrest; Investigation, confession, remand;
Bail and anticipatory bail-procedure; Charge; Trial; Plea
bargaining; Judgement; Appeal, Reference and revision.

Introduction to Civil Procedure Code:

Civil courts-constitution, jurisdicition and powers; Res sub-
judice, Res judicata; Filing of suit-Plaint, Written Statement,
Parties; Summons; Judgement; Decree-concept, types and its
VI 10
execution; Caveat; Suits by or against Government; Settlement
of disputes outside the Court; Summary Proceedings, Appeals,
Reference, Review and Revision.

Introduction to Limitation Act, 1963:

Purpose of Limitation Law; Computation of the Period of
Limitation; Bar of Limitation; Effect of acknowledgment;
VII 10
Acquisition of ownership by Possession; Classification of Period
of Limitation.

Introduction to Evidence Law:

Need and importance of evidence law; Statements about the
facts to be proved; Relevancy of facts connected with the fact to
be proved; Opinion of Third Persons ; Facts of which evidence
VIII 10
cannot be given; Oral, Documentary and Circumstantial
Evidence; Burden of proof; Presumptions; Estoppel; Witness;
Improper admission & rejection of evidence.

Suggested Readings:
1. Lal, Batuk, “The Law of Evidence”, Central Law Agency, Allahabad.
2. Singh, Avtar, “Principles of The Law of Evidence”, Central Law Publications,
Allahabad. (Hindi And English)
3. Shastri, S.C., “Environmental Law”, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.
4. Takwani, C K, “Civil Procedure with Limitation Act, 1963”, Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow. (Hindi And English)
5. Kelkar, R.V., “Lectures on Code of Criminal Procedure”, Eastern Book
Company, Lucknow.
 6. Sharma, Vakul, “Information Technology”, Universal Law Publishing, New
Delhi.

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 THIRD YEAR: SIXTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Sixth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: A010101 Course Title: General and Legal English

Course outcomes:
After completion of this course, the students will be able to learn the basics of legal
language, phrases and terms used in the field of legal writing.

Credits: 05 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 6-0-0

No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Parts and Types of the Sentences; Parts of Speech; Tenses-
Forms and Uses; Transformation of sentences; Synthesis of
I sentences; Active and Passive Voice; Direct and Indirect Speech; 09
Homophones.

English Composition; Phrasal Verbs, Idioms.

II How to write Letter/Application/Email/Notices in English? 09

Legal Writing:
Concept, Types, Sources-Primary and Secondary, Techniques of
writing a legal report, Precautions to be adopted in legal writing,
III 09
Problems in legal writing; The Form, the Content and Style of
the Legal Report, Analysis of the Report.

Legal Maxims & Phrases:

Actio personalis moritur cum persona, Action non datur non
damnificato, Ad Litem, Consensus ad aidem, Custodia Legis, De
die in diem, Dura lex sed lex, Ejusdem Generis, En ventre sa
mere, Ibid , Ignorantia juris non excusat, Ipse dixit, Jus Cogens,
Jus in personam, Lex Arbitri, Lex est norma recti, Lex tallienis,
Locus Standi, Mutatis Mutandis, Necessitos non habet legem,
IV 09
Nemo debet bis puniri pro uno delicto, Nemo debet esse judex
in causa propria sua, Nemo moritures proesumitur mentiri,
Nemo potest esse simul actor et judex, Per incuriam, Qui facit
per alium facit per se, Res Gestae, Res ipsa loquitor,
Respondent superior, Salus populi suprema lex, Sic Utere tuo
ut alienum non laedas, Sine Proble, Sui generis, Uberrima fides.

Use of Legal terms:

V Abatement, Accused, Acquittal, Adjourn, adjudication, 09
Affidavit, Aggrieved person, Bail, Bankrupt, Bicameral,
 Blasphemy, Bond, Breach, Burden of proof, Caveat, Cheque,
Client, Code, Codicil, Coercion, Collusion, Compound, Conjugal
rights, Consumer, Dominium, Doom, Dower, Duress, Dying
declaration, Easement, Ejectment, Embezzlement,
Emoluments, Enactment, Encroacher, Endowment, Escape,
Escheat, Eviction, Exchequer, Excise, Ex-post-facto., Eye
witness, Felony, Fiat, Final judgement, Firm, Forfeiture,
Forgery, Franchise, Garnishee, Genocide, Golden rule,
Homicide, Identification parade, Illegal, Illegitimate child,
Inalienable, Indemnity, Infant, Infringement, Injunction,
Innuendo, Insanity, Interlocutory, Moratorium, Murder,
Seizure, Servitudes, Shoplifting, Single Women, Slander,
Solitary Imprisonment, Solus Agreement, Solvent, Special
acceptance, Stakeholder, Stateless, Statement of claim,
Statement of defence, Stay of execution, Stipulation, Street
offence, Sub-lease, Sub-letting, Succession, Sue, Suffrage,
Surrogate, Testimony, Tied house, Tort, Tortfeasor, Treason,
Unlawful, Vendee, Vendor, Venue, Whip, Writ.

VI Précis Writing in English. 10

VII Essay Writing in English on Topics of General Importance. 10

VIII Translation of passages from Hindi to English. 10

Suggested Readings:
1. “Legal Glossary”, Ministry of Law, Justice & Company Affairs, Govt. of India.
2. Sridhar, Madabhushi, “Legal Language”, Asia law House, Hyderabad.
3. Prasad, Anirudh, “Outlines of legal language in India”, Central Law Publications,
Allahabad.
4. Wren, P.C., & Martin, H., “English Grammar & Composition”, Blackie ELT
Books, New Delhi.
5. Mishra, S.K., “Legal Language and Legal Writing”, Allahabad Law Agency,
Faridabad.
6. Thomson, A. J. and Martinet, A. V., “A Practical English Grammar”, OUP, New
Delhi.

Suggestive digital platforms web links-

This course can be opted as an elective by the students of following subjects: Open
for all
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods: (25 Marks)
Project Writing/ Research Orientation of the student -10 Marks
Presentation-5 Marks
Online (MCQ) Examination preferably with Google Form-10 Marks

Course prerequisites: To study this course, a student must have had the subject
…….. in class/12th/ certificate/diploma.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested equivalent online courses:
 Coursera
 Swayam
 THIRD YEAR: SIXTH SEMESTER
Programme/Class: Semester: Sixth
Year: Third
Certificate
Subject: Law

Course Code: G010603R Course Title: Project Work II

Course outcomes:
As the project works play important role in developing the essential attributes of
research, by the end of the Course the student would be able to learn tools,
techniques and skills, under the continuous guidance of faculty members, regarding
research oriented activities.

Credits: 03 Core Compulsory

Max. Marks: 100 Min. Passing Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 0-0-3

No. of Lectures
Suggested Topics

A project work, on any particular topic having socio-

legal relevancy, may be given. The illustrative list is-
Pollution, Sustainable development, Cyber
crimes, Rights of mobile phone users,
Regulation of cyber café, Copyright, Patent,
Trademark, Geographical indications
30
(Banarasee Saree, Banarasee Paan etc.),
Efficacy of competition law, Anticipatory bail,
Plea bargaining, Compensation to victims,
Inherent powers of civil courts, Dying
declaration, Expert opinions.
This list may be enriched and enlarged by respective
faculty members.
 LAW AS AN OPTIONAL SUBJECT IN B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.

Year Sem Paper I Paper II Paper III Research Total

este Project Credits
r
I I G010101T: 6 Certificate in
Introduction to B.A./B.Sc./B.
the Indian Legal Com. with
System Law
Credits-6
II G010201T: 6
General
Principles of Law
Credits-6
II III G010301T: 6 Diploma in
Introduction to B.A./B.Sc./B.
Indian Com. with
Constitution Law
Credits-6
IV G010401T: 6
Road Safety:
Laws, Policies
and Practices
Credits-6
III V G010501T: G010502T: G010503R: 13 B.A./B.Sc./B.
Introduction to Right to Project Com. with
Indian Laws-I Information & Work-I Law
Credits-5 Consumer Credits-3
Protection
Credits-5
VI G010601T: G010602T: G010603R: 13
Introduction to General and Project
Indian Laws-II Legal English Work-I
Credits-5 Credits-5 Credits-3

Dr. Prashant Mishra Dr. Satish Chandra Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pandey
Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
BJR Institute of Law Faculty of Law Department of Law
Bundelkhand University, University of Lucknow, Brahmanand College, Kanpur
Jhansi Lucknow