B.A.LL.B. (Hons.

) Paper : 01
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-NL-P-I

Subject: Journalism and Mass Communication - I

Unit-1 Basics of Communication

1.1 Communication: Definition, Characteristics, Elements, Process and Functions of
Communication.
1.2 Kinds of Communication: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Group, Public and Mass
Communication.
1.3 Barriers of Communication, 7c’s of Communication

Unit-2 Communication Models, Media

2.1 Models of Communication: Harold D. Lasswell’s Model, Claude Shannon and
Warren’s Model, Osgood’s Model, Theodre M. Newcomb’s Model.
2.2 Understanding media: Definition, Scope, Nature, Characteristics and Functions of
Media.
2.3 Types of Media; Folk media, Print, Electronic, Films, New media

Unit-3 Understanding of News

3.1 News: Meaning, Definition, Nature and Elements of News, Sources of News.
3.2 The News Process from the Event to the Reader (How News is Carried from Event to
Reader), Hard News, Soft News, Basic Components of News Story, Structure and
Construction of News, Organising News Story 5w’s and 1H, Inverted Pyramid.

Unit-4 Media laws: Pertaining to the State, Citizens, Judiciary, legislature and
Parliament
4.1 Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and Reasonable Restrictions on Freedom of
Speech and Expression.
4.2 Citizens: Criminal Defamation IPC (Section 499, 500) and Civil Defamation (Law of
Torts).
4.3 The State: Sedition- Incitement to Violence (section 121 IPC) Read With Section
511 Inflammatory Writing IPC (Sec 353).
4.4 Legislature: Parliamentary Privileges/ Articles 105 (Parliament) Article 194 (State

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4.5 Judiciary: Contempt of Court, Covering and Reporting Court Proceedings (Article
361A).

Prescribed books:
• Denis McQuail’s Mass communication Theory (sixth edition), New Delhi; Sage
Publishers
• Keval J. Kumar, Mass communication in India, New Delhi: JIACO, 1994.
• Uma Narula, Handbook of communication; Models Perspectives and strategies, New
Atlantic Publication, 2006
• News Reporting and editing by K.M. Srivastava, Sterling Publishers.
• Vidisha Barua, Press & Media law Manual, Universal Publishing Co. Pvt. New Delhi.
• P.K. Ravindranath, Press laws and Ethics of Journalism, Author Press, New Delhi.
• Sukanta. K. Nanda, Media Laws, Central Law Publication, Allahabad.
• Mencher, and Melvin, News reporting and writing, New York, 2003
• Chaturvedi, S.N, Dynamics of Journalism and Art of Editing, New Delhi: cyber tec
• Publication, 2007.
• Vir Bala Aggarwal, V.S. Gupta, Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication,
• Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 02
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-CL-P-II

Subject: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Unit 1: Introduction and Techniques of ADR-I

1.1 Concept and Development of ADR in India, History and Reasons for the Growth of ADR,
Advantages of ADR-Methods of ADR, Indian Legislative Framework for ADR in India.
1.2 Negotiation: Meaning of Negotiation, Elements of Negotiation, Negotiation Style,
Qualities of Good Negotiator, Obstruction to Negotiation.
1.3 Good Offices: Meaning of Good Offices, Process and Principles of Good Offices.
1.4 Mediation: Meaning of Mediation, Elements in Mediation, Rules for Mediation, Strategies
and Techniques of Mediation, Stages of Mediation, Appointment and Selection of Mediator.
1.5 Role of Mediator, Limitation of Mediator, Qualities of Mediator, Reaching Settlement and
Enforceability of Settlement Agreement.

Unit 2: Techniques of ADR-II

2.1 Arbitration: Meaning of Arbitration, Legal Regulation of Arbitration in India- Arbitration
and Conciliation Act, 1996, Arbitration Agreement/Clause
2.2 Composition and Jurisdiction of Arbitral Tribunal, Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings,
Making of Arbitral Award and Termination of Arbitral Proceedings, Enforcement of Arbitral
Award.
2.3 Conciliation: Meaning of Conciliation, Legal Regulation of Conciliation in India
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Commencement of Conciliation Proceedings,
2.4 Appointment of Conciliator, Role of Conciliator, Settlement Agreement, Status and Effect
of Settlement Agreement, Termination of Conciliation Proceedings.

Unit 3- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Award

3.1 Foreign Award
3.2 International Commercial Arbitration- Essentials
3.3 Enforcement of Foreign Awards- Procedure and Essentials under New York Convention.
3.4 Enforcement of Foreign Awards- Procedure and Essentials under Geneva Convention.

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Unit 4- Legal Services Authority Act, 1987
4.1 Legal Aid and History of Lok Adalat in India
4.2 Constitution, Powers and Functions of NALSA, SLSA, DLSA
4.3 Entitlement of legal aid under Legal Services Authority Act, 1987
4.4 Lok Adalat under Legal Services Authority Act, 1987
4.5 Permanent Lok Adalat

Prescribed Books:
• Avtar Singh, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation with Alternative Dispute Resolution
Systems, EBC Publications.
• Madhusudan Saharay, Textbook on Arbitration & Conciliation with Alternative Dispute
Resolution, (Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.)
• Dr. N.V. Paranjape, Law Relating to Arbitration & Conciliation in India, Central Law
Agency
• Dr. S.C. Tripathi, Alternate Dispute Resolution System (ADR), Central Law Publications.
• O.P. Malothra, The Law and Practice of Arbitration & Conciliation (LexisNexis
Butterworths)
• P.C. Markanda, Law relating to Arbitration and Conciliation, (LexisNexis Butterworths)
• Basu. N.D, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation (Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.)

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 03
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-CS-P-III

Subject: Labour Laws – I

Unit 1 The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 I

1.1 Industrial Jurisprudence
1.2 Labour history and policy in India
1.3 Classification of Labour and Industrial Laws.
1.4 Definitions, BI-Partite Forums,

Unit 2 The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 II

2.1 Trade Unions
2.2 Standing Orders, Notice of Change
2.3 Voluntary Reference Disputer to Arbitration
2.4 Mechanism for Resolution of Industrial Disputes

Unit 3 The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 III

3.1 Strikes and lock-outs
3.2 Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure
3.3 Special Provisions Relating to Lay-off, Retrenchment and Closure in Certain
Establishment and Closure in Certain Establishments
3.4 Worker Re-Skilling Fund; Unfair Labour Practices, Offences and Penalties

Unit 4 The Code on Wages

4.1 Definitions, Minimum Wages
4.2 Payment of Wages, Payment of Bonus
4.3 Advisory Board, Payment of Dues, Claims and Audit
4.4 Inspector-Cum-Facilitator, Offences and Penalties

Prescribed Books
• S.C Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Vikas Publishing House Pvt
Ltd.

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 04
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-H-P-IV

Subject: Interpretation of Statute

(Honours Paper)

Unit 1. Principles of Interpretation

1.1. Statute - Meaning, Nature and Classification
1.2. Interpretation-History, Meaning and Object of Interpretation,
1.3. Elementary Principles of Interpretation and Construction of Statutes, Maxims of
Statutory Interpretation: Ejusdem Generis, Noscitur A Sociis, Expressio Unius Est
Exclusion Alterius, Ut Res Magis Valeat Quam Pereat, Contemporanea Expositio

Unit 2. Methods of Interpretation

2.1. Literal Rule
2.2. Golden Rule
2.3. The Mischief Rule
2.4.Harmonious Construction of Statues

Unit 3. Aids to Interpretation

3.1. Internal Aids to Construction: a) Title ,Preamble, Headings ,Marginal notes, Definition
of Interpretation Clauses, Illustrations
3.2. Internal Aids: (b) Explanations, Punctuation marks , Proviso , Exceptions and Saving
Clauses, Schedules
3.3. External Aids to Interpretation (a)- Dictionaries, Text Books, Historical Background,
Legislative History,
3.4. External Aids-(b) Use of Foreign Decisions, Administrative Conveyancing and
Commercial Practice. Statute and Pari Materia.

Unit 4. Interpretation of Specific Statutes

4.1. Beneficial Construction
4.2. Construction of Penal Statutes
4.3. Construction of Taxing Statutes
4.4. Prospective and Retrospective Operation of Statutes, General Clauses Act 1897.

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 05
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-H-P-V

Subject: Cyber Law

(Honours Paper)

Unit – I Information Technology Act – I

1.1 General Introduction, Objective and Scope
1.2 Digital Signature and Electronic Signature, Functions of Signature
1.3 Electronic Governance, Regulation of Certifying Authorities
1.4 Electronic Signature Certificates, Duties of Subscribers

Unit – II Information Technology Act – II

2.1 Penalties, Compensation and Adjudication
2.2 The Cyber Appellate Tribunal
2.3 Offences relating to Information Technology
2.4 Miscellaneous Provisions

Unit – III Overview of Cyber Crimes

3.1 Meaning, Nature and Classification of Cyber Crime
3.2 Conventional Crimes through Computers - Cyber Defamation, Digital Forgery,
Cyber Pornography, Cyber Stalking/Harassment, Online Gambling, Online Sale of
Illegal Articles,
3.3 Crimes And Torts Committed on a Computer Network and Relating to Electronic
Mail, Data Alteration/Destruction – Hacking, Denial of Service, E-mail Spam,
Internet Fraud and Financial Crimes, Virus, Worms, Trojan, Logic Bombs and
other related crimes.
3.4 Issues of Jurisdiction and Laws applicable – Jurisdictional Issues in Cyber Crime,
Law applicable in Computer Crimes – Related Provisions of Indian Penal Code,
Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act and Information Technology Act.

Unit – IV E-Commerce and Online Credit Card Payment

4.1 E-Commerce – Meaning, Concept and Background, Online Contracts and Issues
4.2 Online Payments and Information Technology Act 2000

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 4.3 Consumer Protections in Cyberspace, Liability of Internet Service Providers
4.4 Legal Framework for Protecting Privacy while undertaking online transactions, Cyber
Security

Prescribed Books:
• Nandan Kamamth, Guide to Information Technology Act, University Law Pub.Co.
• Suresh T. Viswanathan, The Indian Cyber Laws, Bharat Law House
• P. Narayan, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House
• Farooq Ahmed, Cyber Law in India, Pioneer Books
• Vakul Sharma, Information Technology Law and Practice, Universal

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 06
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-OS-P-VI(a)

Subject: Media Law

(Optional Paper)

Unit 1. Introduction
1.1. History of mass media in India
1.2. Freedom of Press- Indian Constitution and constitutional restrictions
1.3.Various facets of media law
1.4. Freedom of Press- Position in US, UK,
1.5. Media and Right to Information

Unit 2. Media and Legal Regulations

2.1. Media and Defamation, Media and Obscenity
2.2. Media and Sedition
2.3. Media and Legislature (Privileges of Legislature), Media and Executive (The Official
Secrets Act)
2.4. Medi and Judiciary (Contempt of Court)

Unit 3. Media and Regulatory Authorities in India

3.1. The Cinematograph Act 1952
3.2 The Prasar Bharti (Broadcasting Organisation of India) Act 1990
3.3. Information Technology Act, 2000
3.4 Press Council of India, Press Information Bureau

Unit 4 Issues and Challenges

4.1. Media and Ethics
4.2. Social Media and regulations
4.3. Paid News, Issues of TRP
4.4 Media and Issues of Privacy

Prescribed Books:
• D.D Basu-Law of the Press.

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 06
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-OS-P-VI(b)

Subject: Criminal Psychology

(Optional Paper)

Unit 1. Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

1.1. Definition, nature and scope of criminal psychology.

1.2 Theories of Crime. a) Psychological Theories. b) Social Theories. c) Diathesis –
Personality stress behaviour.
1.3 Behaviourist Approach to Crime, Psychodynamics of Criminal Behaviour
1.4. Psychology of Victims

Unit 2. Psychological Disorders and Criminal Behaviour

2.1 Juvenile Delinquency, Sex Offenders
2.2. Personality Disorders, Serial Killers and Rampage Killers
2.3. Psychology of violence- Terrorism; Drug Abuse and de-addiction
2.4 Cyber Crime Psychology- Bullying, Harassment, Stalking

Unit 3. Forensic Psychology

3.1. Definition, Meaning and Scope of Forensic Psychology
3.2. Role of Forensic Psychology in Investigation of Crime
3.3. Criminal Profiling, Interviewing techniques, Polygraph Testing, Narco-analysis, Lie-
Detection, Brain Profiling
3.4. Application of Psychology in Prison, Court

Unit 4. Psychology in Prevention and Treatment

4.1. Role of psychologists in Prevention and Treatment of Crime
4.2. Counselling of Victims and Criminals
4.3. Mental Health and the Law
4.4. Emerging issues in Criminal Psychology

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 06
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-OS-P-VI(c)

Subject: Maritime Law

(Optional Paper)

Unit 1 Introduction to the International Law of the Sea

1.1 Historical development of the international law of the sea, Sources of the international
law of the sea
1.2 Dispute Settlement in the Law of the Sea
1.3 The present legal regime and international institutions and new Challenges
1.4 The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Maritime Zones

Unit 2 Jurisdiction in Admiralty

2.1 History and Admiralty Jurisdiction of the High Courts
2.2 Admiralty Courts in India, Restrictions to Invoke Admiralty jurisdiction
2.3 In Rem and Personam Actions, Mareva Injunction
2.4 Order of Priority of Maritime Claims, Maritime Claims and Analysis, Maritime Lien and
Analysis

Unit 3 Admiralty Law

3.1 Title, Possession, Ownership, Employment or Earnings of a Ship
3. Mortgage or a Charge, Loss or Damage Done by any Ship, Loss of Life or Personal Injury,
Loss or Damage to or in connection with any Goods, Claims relating to Cargo or
Passenger on Board and Contract of Affreightment.
3.3 Use or Hire of any Ship, Salvage,
3.4 Towage, Pilotage

Unit 4 Ship Arrest

4.1 Arrest of Ship
4.2 International Convention for Arrest of Ships
4. Caveat against Arrest, Execution of Arrest, Effecting the Arrest, Ship under arrest and its e
effect
4.4 Procedure for Ship Arrest, Admiralty Rules, Limitation Periods, Time Bar

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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) Paper : 06
Seventh Semester Paper Code : 5YRS-BALLB(H)-SEM-VII-OS-P-VI(d)

Subject: Law, Poverty and Development

(Optional Paper)

Unit 1. Introduction
1.1. Poverty- Concept, Criteria to define Poor
1.2. Identification and Measurement of Poverty, Issues Relating Poverty
1.3. ‘Crossing of the Poverty Line’, Criteria of Poverty Line as Basis of State Action and its
Constitutionality
1.4. Determinants of Impoverishment Versus Legal System.

Unit 2. Poverty Alleviation

2.1. Anti-Poverty Programme, Small Farmer Development Programme
2.2. Project for Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labourers, The Drought Prone Area’s
Programme
2.3. Integrated Rural Development Programme, National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
Loans for Poor and Landless
2.4 Problems of Legal Accountability

Unit 3. Poverty- Women and Disabled Persons

3.1. Gender Discrimination and Poverty, Atrocities Against Women, Trafficking, Dowry,
Property Rights
3.2. Problems of Women Workers in employment sectors.
3.3. Poverty and Disability- Problems
3.4. Rights of Disabled Persons

Unit 4. Legal System and the Poor

4.1. Problems of the Poor under Criminal Justice System- Undertrials, Bail
4.2. Right to Legal Aid- Constitutional Perspective, The Legal Services Authorities Act
4.3. Bonded Labour Abolition Act, Bandhua Mukti Morcha Case
4.4. Migrant and Contract Labour, Child Labour, Social Security Legislation for Rural
Labour

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