Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 401

Subject: Labour Law –I L4 PSDA 1

Objectives: This paper aims to enable the students to (i) appreciate the raison d’etre behind the
constitutional and legislative mandate for minimum wage; (ii) analyse the judicial delineation of an
employer’s liability, as against an accident arising out of and in the course of employment with special
reference to the notional extension of employment, to pay compensation in certain cases; (iii) view the
health, safety and welfare measures contemplated for workers in a comprehensive manner, especially in
light of the LPG, and to suggest stock of the reforms needed; and (iv) analyse the insurance requirements
of the workers from a multifarious perspective; (v) to appreciate the maternity benefit in a holistic
perspective.

Course Outcome: Students will be in a position to (i) critically appraise the latest labour legislations; (ii)
compare and contrast the positions of employer- employee in labour relations; and (iii) equip to handle
labour disputes confidently.

Unit-I: The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Lectures- 10)

a. Applicability
b. Features
c. Definitions
i. Appropriate Government
ii. Employer
iii. Employee
iv. Worker
v. Industry
vi. Industrial Dispute
vii. Certifying Officer
viii. Standing Order
ix. Trade Union
d. Bi- Partite Forums (Chapter- II)
i. Work Committee (Section 3)
ii. Grievance Redressal Committee (Section 4)

e. Trade Unions (Chapter- III)

i. Registration of Trade Union (Section 5)
ii. Criteria for registration (Section 6)
iii. Provision to be contained in constitution or rules of Trade Unions (Section 7)
iv. Application for registration, alteration of name and procedure thereof (Section 8)
v. Registration of Trade Union and cancellation thereof (Section 9)
vi. Appeal against non- registration or cancellation of registration (Section 10)
vii. Communication to trade union and change in its registration particulars (Section 11)
viii. Incorporation of a registered trade union (Section 12)
ix. Certain Acts not to apply to registered trade unions (Section 13)
x. Recognition of negotiating union or negotiating council (Section 14)
xi. Objects of general fund, composition of separate fund and membership fee of trade union
(Section 15)
xii. Immunity from criminal conspiracy (Section 17)
xiii. Enforceability of agreement (Section 18)

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 xiv. Right to inspect books of Trade Union (Section 19)
xv. Rights of minor to membership of trade union (Section 20)
xvi. Disqualification ofoffice bearers of trade union (Section 21)
xvii. Adjudication of disputes of trade unions (Section 22)
xviii. Proportion ofoffice bearers to be connected with industry (Section 23)
xix. Change of name, amalgamation, notice of change and its effect (Section 24)
xx. Dissolution (Section 25)
xxi. Annual Return (Section 26)
xxii. Recognition of trade union at Central and state Level (Section 27)

f. Standing Orders (Chapter IV)

i. Application of standing order and related provisions (Section 28-41)
ii. Making of model standing orders by central government and temporary application
iii. Preparation of draft standing orders by employers and procedure for certification
iv. Certifying officers and appellate authority to have powers of civil courts
v. Appeals and evidence

Unit-II: The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Lectures- 10)

a. Voluntary reference of disputes to arbitration (Section 42)

i. Mechanism for resolution of industrial Disputes (Section 43) (Chapter VII)
b. Conciliation Office
c. Industrial Tribunal
d. National Industrial Tribunal
e. Procedure and powers of arbitrator, conciliation officer, tribunal and national industrial tribunal
i. Strike and Lock outs (Section 62-64) (Chapter VIII)
ii. Lay- off, Retrenchment and closure (Section 65- 76)
f. Workers Re-skilling Fund (Section 83) (Chapter –XI)
i. Unfair labour practice (Section 84) (Chapter –XII)
ii. Offences and penalities (Chapter –XIII)

Unit-III: Code on Wages, 2020 (Lectures- 10)

a. Applicability
b. Definitions
i. Workers
ii. Wages
iii. Minimum wages
iv. Floor wages
v. Deduction
c. Minimum wages (Chapter II)
d. Fixation of minimum wages
e. Components of minimum wages
f. Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages
g. Power of central government to fix floor wage
h. Wages of employee who work for less than normal working day
i. Wages for two or more classes of work
j. Minimum time rate wages for piece work
k. Fixing hours of work for normal working day
l. Wages for overtime work

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Unit-IV: Code on Wages, 2020 (Lectures- 10)

a. Payment of wages (Chapter III)

i. Mode of payment of wages (Section 15)
ii. Fixation of wage period (Section 16)
iii. Time limit for payment of wages (Section 17)
iv. Deductions which may be made from wages (Sections 18, 20- 25)
v. Fines (Section 19)
b. Payment of Bonus (Chapter IV)
i. Eligibility for bonus etc
ii. Disqualification for bonus
c. Advisory Board (Chapter V)
d. Inspector cum –Facilitator (Chapter VII)
i. Appointment of inspectors-cum-facilitators and their powers
e. Offences and penalties (Chapter VIII)

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

❖ Student Lecture and Presentation: To support the development of theoretical construct.

❖ Case study Method: Better understanding of the case structure and interpretation of law and
procedure.
❖ Group Discussions on the recent issues revolving the new concepts as per the new Act.
❖ Expert in the area will also be invited to speak to deal with the practical aspects.

Text Books:

1. S.N. Mishra, Labour and Industrial Law, Central Law Publication, Allahabad, 2013
2. Goswami, Labour and Industrial Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2011
3. GB Pai, Labour Law in India, Vol. 1., Butterworth’s India, New Delhi, 2001,
4. The Industrial relations code ,2019-Ministry of Labour and Employment -[Link]

Reference books:

1. BD Singh, Labour Law for Managers, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2007, (Chapter 1)
2. Bruce E. Kaufman, Industrial Relations, ILO, Geneva, 2006
3. EM Rao, Industrial Jurisprudence, Lexis Nexis, New Delhi, 2004, Chapter 1.
4. Indian Law Institute, Cases and Materials on Labour Law and Labour Relations
5. O.P. Malhotra, The Law of Industrial Disputes (Volume-I), Lexis Nexis, 2015
6. S.C. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Law, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi
7. ZMS Siddiqi and M. Afzal Wani, Labour Adjudication in India, ILI, New Delhi, 2001
8. Manupatra ,Labour Law Reforms :Labour Code on Industrial Relations

List of Cases:

1. Banglore water supply v. [Link], 1978 AIR 548

2. State of Bombay v. Bombay Hospital Mazdoor Sabha, 1960 AIR 610
3. D.N. Banerjee v. P.R. Mukherjee,1953 AIR 58
4. In University of Delhi v. Ram Nath, 1963 AIR 1873
5. Workmen ofDimakuchi Tea Estate v. Management ofDimakuchi Tea Estate, 1958 AIR 353

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6. Tamil Nadu N.G.O. Union v. Registrar Trade Unions, 1962 AIR 234 Mad.
7. State of Bihar v. Deodhar Jha, 1958 AIR 51 Pat.
8. Tata Iron and Steel Co. v. Workmen, 1972 AIR 1917
9. L.H. Factories and Oil Mills, Pilibhit v. State of U.P. (1961) I LLJ 686.

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code:LLB 403

Subject: Competition Law L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: This paper aims to (i)offer a basic and effective grounding to students in Indian competition
law and policy; and (ii) explore inter-relation of competition law with other areas of law.

Course Outcome: (i)Upon successful completion of this course, students will have advanced understanding
of foundation principles, substantive provisions, economic concerns behind the anti-competitive conduct
prohibitions, abuse of dominance, associated institutions like CCI, procedures involved in enforcement,
penalties and remedies for breach of the rules; and (ii)students get job opportunities in related field; and
(iii) synthesise and critically analyse international instruments and emerging issues at national and global
level.

Unit-I: Introduction to the Competition Law (Lectures-10)

a. Definition of enterprise and competition and importance of competition in the market

b. The evolving role of efficiencies in Competition Law
c. Nature, Scope and Objectives of Competition Law
d. Historical Development of competition law in USA, UK, Europe
e. Overview of MRTP Act,1969 and Monopolies Inquiry Commission, 1965.
f. Overview and analysis of Raghavan Committee Report
g. Interface between Competition and IPR & between Competition and Trade

Unit-II: Anti-Competitive Agreement and Abuse of Dominant Position (Lectures-10)

a. Perspective of Appreciable Adverse Effect, Rule per se and Rule of Reason

b. Nature and scope of horizontal and vertical agreements affecting competition under the
Competition Act, 2002
c. Cartelization, Bid-Rigging, collusive bidding
d. Importance of Relevant market in context of Dominant position
e. Exploitative and exclusionary abuses
f. Predatory pricing, predatory behavior

Unit-III: Combination and Competition Commission of India (Lectures-10)

a. Regulation of combination in the competitive market and its challenges

b. Scope and impact of merger and amalgamation
c. Treatment of joint venture under Indian competition law
d. Nature, scope, function of Competition Commission of India
e. Powers of NCLT, Competition Advocacy

Unit-IV: International Instruments related to Competition Law and Emerging Trends

(Lectures-10)
a. Competition law and practice in context of GATT, GATS , TRIMS and TRIPS
b. Study of Competition policy and practice in context of UNCTAD, OECD
c. Scope of European Competition law within Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
d. International Competition Network and Competition Law
e. Economics in Competition law and practice; Oligopoly
f. Competition in Cyberspace ; Cross-border competition issues

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PSDA (Professional SkillDevelopmentActivities) 1 Hr/Week

❖ Visit to CCI
❖ Study/Analysis of cases decided by CCI, NCLT
❖ Seminar & essay competition based on contemporary issues of competition law
❖ Interaction withStakeholders

Text Books:

1. Richard Whish & David Bailey, Competition Law, Oxford University Press, US, 2015 (9thEdn.)
2. Vinod Dhall (ed.), Competition Law Today: Concept Issues and Law in Practice, Oxford University
Press,New Delhi, 2019 (2ndEdn.)
3. S.C Tripathi, Competition Law, Central Law Agency, Allahabad, 2019
4. T Ramappa, Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues and Developments, Oxford University Press,
New Delhi, 2014(3rdEdn.)
5. Srinivasan Parthasarathy, Competition Law in India, Kluwer Law International, The Netherlands,
2019(5thEdn.)

References:

1. [Link], Taxmann’s Competition Law and Practice, 2007 (3rdEdn.)

2. Universal’s Guide to Competition Law in India, Universal Law Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2003
3. T. Ramappa, Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues and Development, Oxford University Press, US,
2014 (3rdEdn.)
4. Aditi P Talati& Nahar S. Mahala, Competition Act, 2002: Law, Practice and Procedure, Commercial
Law Publishers, New Delhi, 2006
5. Avtar Singh & Harpreet Kaur, Introduction to Law of Tort and Consumer Protection, Lexis Nexis-
Universal, India, 2020 (3rdEdn.)

List of Cases:

1. BrahmDuttv. Union of India, AIR 2005 SC 730

2. CCI v. Steel Authority of India &Anr.( 2010) 10 SCC 744
3. Excel Crop Care Ltd. v. CCI (2017) 8 SCC47
4. CCI v. Co-ordination Committee of Artists and Technicians of W.B Film and Television, SC Civil
Appeal no.6691 of 2014
5. Builders Association of India v. Cement Manufacturers, Case no.29/2010,CCI
6. All India Tyres Dealers Federation v. Tyres manufacturers, 2013 COMP LR 92 (CCI),
[Link]
7. Exclusive Motors Pvt. Ltd. v. Automobile Lamborghini SPA, Case no.52/2012,CCI.
8. Shamsher Katariav. Honda Siel Cars India Ltd., 2014 Comp LR 1 (CCI)
9. Belaire Apartment Owner’s Association v. DLF Ltd & HUDA, 2011 Comp LR 0239(CCI)
10. Jagmohan Chhabra and Shalini Chhabra v. Unitech, 2011 Comp LR 31(CCI)
11. MCX Stock Exchange v. National Stock Exchange Ltd., 2011 Comp 129 (CCI)
12. Sh. Surinder Singh Barmiv. Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI), (2013) 113 CLA579(CCI)
13. Ajay Devgan Films Informant v. Yash Raj Films Private Limited & Others, Case No. 66 of 2012
(CCI)

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14. Etihad Airways and Jet Airways Combination Order, CCI, Order dated November 12, 2013
(Combination Registration No. C-2013/05/122), [Link]
122%20Order%[Link]
15. PVR and DT Cinemas Combination Order, CCI, Order dated May 4, 2016 ( Combination Registration
no. C-2015/07/288), [Link]

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 405

Subject: Company Law L4 PSDA1

Objectives: This course aims to: (i) equip the students to get in-depth knowledge of various concepts,
principles, procedures and statutory authorities in accordance with current legal requirements and
professional standards under the Companies Act and other associated statutes; (ii) Define and demonstrate
the basic concepts, nature and Doctrines of Corporate Law and understand the minimum standard for
formation & incorporation of company; (iii) classify and analyse the fundamental, sources and classification
of corporate financing; and (iv) critically evaluate the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility and
Corporate Liquidation, and analyse the role of NCLT and IBC for winding up company.

Course Outcome: The expected course outcome is: (i) After the completion of the course, students will be
able to take up legal issues related to company law; (ii) assess the role of NCLT/ NCALT to protect creditors
or shareholders and investors;(iii) evaluate the contents of Management of Company, and corporate
governance, incorporating new concepts of corporate accountability; (iv) Undertake company law matters
before statutory authorities and courts of law

UNIT-I: Incorporation and Formation of Company (Lectures-10)

a. Definition, Nature and Concept ofCorporate Personality

b. Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporation, lifting of corporate veil
c. Different Kinds of Companies: One person Company, Foreign Company, Multinational,
Transnational Corporations, Companies not for profit, Family business.
d. Mode of Incorporation
i. Memorandum of Association
ii. Articles of Association
iii. Promotion, Incorporation, registration, commencement of company
e. Doctrines
i. Doctrine of Constructive Notice
ii. Doctrine of Indoor Management
iii. Doctrine of Ultra Vires

UNIT-II: Corporate Financing (Lectures-10)

a. Prospectus and its Kinds

b. Classification of Company Securities
c. Shares and Share Capital - Concept, Nature and Kinds of Shares and Share Capital, Issue and
Allotment of Shares.
d. Debentures- Concept, Nature and Kinds, Debenture Bond, remedies of debenture holders.
e. Transfer and Transmission of shares.
f. Borrowing and Lending- Inter-Corporate Loans
g. Financial Fraud- A Case Study of Vijay Mallya etc.
h. Fraudulent Practices to Finance Family Business in India: A Case Study ofNiravModi, Yes bank
etc.
i. Role of Court to Protect Interests of Creditors and Shareholders, Class Action Suits, Derivative
Actions, Shareholders Rights- A Case Study of Tata Cyrus Mistry etc.

UNIT-III: Company Management and Corporate Governance (Lectures-12)

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 a. Company Management- Position, powers, duties of directors, appointment of directors, and
removal of directors.
b. kinds of directors- Independent Director, Women Director.
c. Company Meetings- Kinds of Company Meetings and Procedure.
d. Majority Rule, Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
e. Investor Protection
f. Insider Trading- Concept of Insider Dealings and its Prohibition
g. Corporate Fraud
h. Accounts and Audit, powers, duties and liabilities of auditors, appointment and removal of
auditors.
i. Corporate Governance- Meaning, Need, Current developments, corporate governance in India.

UNIT-IV: Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Liquidation (Lectures-8)

a. Corporate Social Responsibility

i. Concept, Evolution and Emerging Trends of CSR
ii. CSR under Company Act
iii. Corporate legal liability - civil, criminal and environmental.
b. Winding up of Company
i. Concept of winding up and Dissolution of Company
ii. Compulsory winding up of company
iii. Winding up of company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
iv. Role of NCLT/ NCALT in winding up
v. Consequences of winding up order, Role of Liquidator
vi. Liability of past members, preferential payments, unclaimed dividends

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

❖ Preparation of document of registration of a Company

❖ One class based Moot Court competition
❖ Visit to a Corporate office

Text Books:

1. [Link]& G.K Kapoor, Company Law and Practice, Taxmann Publications Pvt. Ltd., Delhi,
2019 (24th Edn.)
2. Avtar Singh, Company Law, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 2018 (17th Edn.)
3. Saleem Sheikh & William Rees, Corporate Governance and Corporate Control, Cavendish Publishing
Ltd., London, 1995
4. Taxmann, Companies Act, Taxmann Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2019 (11th Edn.)
5. Taxmann, A Comparative Study of Companies Act, Taxmann Publication Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2013
6. Paul L. Davies, Gower and Davies: Principles of Modern Company Law, Sweet & Maxwell, 2016 (10th
Edn.)
7. C.R. Datta, Datta on the Company Law, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, 2017(7th Edn.)
8. Ramaiya, Guide to the Companies Act, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths Wadhwa, 2015(18th Edn.)

Reference Books:

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1. Brenda Hannigan, Company Law, Oxford University Press, UK, 2018 (5thEdn.)
2. C.A. Kamal Garg, Bharat’s Corporate and Allied Laws, Bharat Law House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2018
(8thEdn.)
3. Dr. Charles Wild &Dr. Stuart Weinstein Smith and Keenan, Company Law, Pearson, London, 2009
4. David Kershaw, Company Law in Context, Oxford University Press, UK, 2012
5. Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Companies Act, 2013, CCH Wolters Kluwer Business (The
Netherlands), Delhi, 2015
6. J. P. Sharma, An Easy Approach toCorporate Laws, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2015
7. J. Charlesworth & Geoffrey Morse, Charlesworth and Morse, Company Law, Sweet & Maxwell,
London, 1995
8. Lexis Nexis, Corporate Laws, 2013 (Palmtop Edition)
9. L. C. B. Gower, Principles of Company Law, R. Cambray& Co. Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, 1997
10. Munish Bhandari, Professional Approach to Corporate Laws and Practice, Bharat Law House, Jaipur,
2018
11. S. Kannal& V.S. Sowrirajan, Company Law Procedure, Taxman’s Allied Services (P) Ltd., New
DelhiYear
12. K.C. Garg, R.C. Chawla, Vijay Gupta: Company Law, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi 2014
13. V.S. Datey,Guide to Tax and Corporate Laws, Taxmann Publications Private Limited, Delhi, 2010
14. M.C. Kuchhal,Modern Indian Company Law, Mahavir Publications, Delhi, 2015
15. H.K. Saharay, Company Law; Universal Law Publishing Co., Delhi, 2016

List of Cases:

1. Ganga Reddy v. MG-6 Wholesome Market (India) (P) Ltd. (2019) 4 Comp LJ 451 (NCLT)
2. Anant Rathi Commodities Ltd. v. Encore Natural Polymers (P) Ltd. (2019) 4 Comp LJ 508 (Bom).
3. Unitech Ltd. v. Registrar of Companies, Delhi and Haryana and Sunil Keswani (2019) 4 Comp LJ 537
(Del).
4. Atlas Cycles (Haryana) Ltd. and Ors. v. Vikram Kapur and Ors. (2019) Comp LJ 543 (NCLAT)
5. V.R.G. Healthcare (P) Ltd. and Ors. v. Ganesh Ramchandra Chakkarwar (2019) 4 Comp LJ 561
(NCLAT)
6. Shiv Kumar Agarwal v. Lal Chand Singhal and Moongipa Investments Ltd, and Othersv. Lal Chand
Singhal (2019) 4 Comp LJ 577 (NCLAT)
7. Man Industries (India) Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra (2019) 151 CLA 309 (Bom.)
8. SBI Global Factors Ltd. v. Official Liquidator ofMinar International Ltd. (2019) 151 CLA 337 (Bom.)
9. SmitiGolyan and Anr. v. Nulon India Ltd. and Ors. (2019) 151 CLA (Snr.) 5 (NCLAT)
10. Manoj Bathla and Ors. v. Vishwanath Bathla and Anr. (2019) 151 CLA (Snr.) 5 (NCLAT)
11. Salomon v. Salomon & Co., Ltd. (1897) A.C. 22 (H.L.): (1895-95) All ER Rep. 33 11
12. Daimler Co., Ltd. v. Continental Tyre and Rubber Co. (Great Britain) Ltd., 1916 AC 307: (1916-17)
All ER Rep. 191
13. Lee v. Lee’s Air Farming, Ltd. (1960) 3 All E.R. 420
14. Workmen v. Associated Rubber Industries Ltd. (1985) 4 SCC 114: (1986) 59 Comp. Cas. 134 (SC) 65
15. Ashbury Railway Carriage and Iron Co. Ltd. v. Riche (1875) L.R.7 H.L : (1874-80) All ER Rep. 2219
(HL) 79
16. Dr. A. LakshmanaswamiMudaliar v. Life Insurance Corporation of India, AIR 1963 SC 1185
17. Royal British Bank v. Turquand (1856) 119 ER 886 : (1843-60) All ER Rep. 435
18. Foss v. Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461 : (1843) 67 ER 189 178
19. Shanti Prasad Jain v. Kalinga Tubes Ltd., AIR 1965 SC 1535 199

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 407

Subject: Law and Emerging Technology* L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: The objective of this paper is to inform students about various new technologies
and their social, political aspects along with the regulations.

CO1 : To provide guidance for articulating the challenges posed by advancing technologies
into the various realms of society including law and means to combat the same;
CO2: To provide a clear demonstration of inter-disciplinary approach of learning acquainting
students about fundamental as well as procedural knowledge of amalgamation of law with
technology helping them to attain relevant skills for employment opportunities; and
CO3: To undertake further researches into the fields of advancing technology which is
novel to legal regime.

Unit-I: Introduction: Notion of Technology (Lectures-10)

a) Emergence of Technology and Industrial Revolution

b) Legal Order and Technological Innovation
c) Law, Ethics and Technology
d) Disruptive Technology – Nature, Scope and Impact on Society
e) Artificial Intelligence – Emerging Legal Issues
f) Blockchain, Internet of Things – Emerging Legal Issues

Unit-II: E-Commerce (Lectures-10)

a) Model Law of E-Commerce

b) Online Contracting
c) Jurisdiction Issue in E-Commerce
d) Digital Signature/Electronic Signature
e) E-payment, E-Banking

Unit-III: Cyber Crime (Lectures-10)

a) Jurisdiction Issue in Cyber Crime

b) Cyber Crime under Information Technology Act: National Perspective
c) Cyber Crime under Information Technology Act: International
Perspective
d) International Convention on Cyber Crime
e) Mobile Phones Crimes

Unit - IV: Genetic and Medical Technologies (Lectures-10)]

i. Genetic Technologies
a. Environment Effect: Environment Protection Act
b. Genetic Engineering and Plant Variety Act
c. Natural Resources and Bio-Diversity Act

*
The revised scheme and syllabus of different programs of USLLS and IP affiliated Law Colleges has been approved by 32nd Board of
Studies of USLLS, GGSIPU on 12th June,2024 and Sub-Committee of Academic Council for USLLS,GGSIPU held on 27th July,2024.
98 from Academic Session 2024-25.
The revised scheme and syllabus will be applicable for every batch
 ii. Medical Technologies
a. Medical Technologies and Forensic Science

i. DNA Profiling
ii. Brain Mapping
iii. Narco-analysis
iv. Handwriting
v. Any other new Forensic Science
b. Medical Technologies and Drugs
i. Patent Protection
ii. Life Saving Drugs
iii. Generic Drugs
iv. National Drugs Policies
c. Medical Technologies and New Areas
i. Organ Transplantation
ii. Experiment on Human Beings
iii. Sex Determination Test
iv. Designer Baby
v. Abortion
vi. Cloning
vii. Artificial Reproductive Technologies

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hrs/Week

❖ Practical Exercise on an E-Contract

❖ Trial of a Cyber Crime
❖ Visit to Cyber Forensic department of Cyber Cell
❖ Visit to a leading Hospital in Delhi
❖ Interaction with Service Provider

Text Books:
1. UNCITRAL Model Law of Ecommerce, 1996
2. Vakul Sharma, Information Technology Law and Practice,
Universal Law Publishers, 2011 (3rd Edn)
3. Harish Chander, Cyber Laws and IT Protection, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.,2012
4. Nandan Kamath, Law Relating to Computers, Internet and
Ecommerce, Universal Law Publishing Co., Ltd., 2006

References:
1. Bernard E. Rollin, Science and Ethics, Cambridge University Press, 2006
2. Nandita Adhikari, Law and Medicine, Central Law Publication, 2012
3. World Customs Organization, Study Report on Disruptive Technologies,
(June 2019)
4. Cuntz, A., Fink C. and Stamm H. (2024), “Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual
Property: An Economic Perspective”, WIPO Economic ResearchWorking Paper No. 77,
Geneva: World Intellectual Property Organization.
5. Pavan Duggal, Mobile Law, Universal Law Publishing Co., Ltd., 2012
6. UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Comprehensive Study of Cyber Crime
(Report)
7. Arvind Kumar, Gobind Das, Biodiversity, Biotechnology and
International Knowledge: Understanding Intellectual Property
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 Rights, NarosaBook Distributors Pvt. Ltd., 2010

8. Jaiprakash G. Shevale, Forensic DNA Analysis: CurrentPractices

and Emerging Technologies, 2013
9. Lori B. Andrews, Maxwell J. Mehlman, Mark A. Rothstein,
Genetics: Ethics, Law and Policy, Gale Cenage, 2010 (3rd Edn)
10. Evanson C. Kamau, Gerd Winter, Genetic Resources, Traditional
Knowledge and the Law: Solutions for Access and Benefit Sharing,
Routledge, 2013
11. Sapna Rathi, Sex Determination Test and Human Rights, Neha
Publishers & Distributors, 2011
12. Anja J. Karnein, A Theory of Unborn Life: FromAbortion
to Genetic Manipulation, Cambridge University Press,
2000
13. David Price, Legal and Ethical Aspects of Organ
Transportation, Cambridge University Press, 2000
14. Kerry Lynn Macintosh, Illegal Beings: Human Clones and the
Law,Cambridge University Press, 2005
15. Katarina Trimmings & Paul Beaumont, International
Surrogacy Arrangements, 2013

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 409

Subject: Intellectual Property Rights-I L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: This course objective is to: (i) acquaint the students with basics and fundamentals of intellectual
property rights with special reference to Indian law and practice;(ii) initiate critical thinking as to grant or
non-grant of IPRs; and(iii) enlighten students about the national and international concerns about granting
protection to the intellectual property and its relevance in the globalized world; and (iv) cover specific kinds
of IPRs in details.

Course Outcome: The expected course outcome is: (i)to equip students to handle practical operations on
field; (ii) lay down the foundations of the subject for every student which would help them in future
endeavors, academic and commercial; (iii) prepare students, with practical approach, to help
clients/organization in the matters of acquisition, maintenance or infringement of such rights; and (iv)
impart required skills to become IPR practitioner.

Unit-I: Fundamentals and Development of Intellectual Property (Lectures-5)

a. Origin and Development of Intellectual Property Rights

b. Nature, scope and concept of IPRs
c. Justification of protection and theories of IPRs
d. International Conventions and Treaties: Paris Convention, Berne Convention, WIPO and TRIPS

Unit-II: Copyright (Lectures -15)

a. Introduction to Copyright Law

b. Idea-expression dichotomy
c. Subject matter of copyright
d. Rights under copyright
e. Ownership and authorship of Copyright
f. Term of Copyright
g. Assignment and Licensing
h. Infringement and remedies
i. Fair Use and Exceptions
j. Neighbouring rights

Unit-III: Designs (Lectures -10)

a. Industrial Design: Nature and Concept

b. Brief outline of International Conventions
c. Registration of Design
d. Effect of registration
e. Piracy in designs and remedies thereof
f. Authorities and their powers
g. Overlapping of designs with Copyright and trade marks

Unit -IV: Patents (Lectures-10)

a. Meaning of Patent

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 b. Brief Outline to International Conventions
c. Conditions of Patentability
d. Procedure for filing patent application
e. Revocation and surrender of patents
f. Compulsory Licensing
g. Use of Patents by the Government for its own use
h. Parallel Imports
i. Infringement and Remedies
j. Rights and limitations of patents
k. Penal provisions

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

❖ Writing Research Papers

❖ Case Presentations
❖ Filing the applications for registration

Text Books:

1. A.C. Kankanala, Indian Patent Law and Practice, Oxford India Paperbacks, 2012
2. Alka Chawla, Law of Copyright: Comparative Perspective, Lexis Nexis, Delhi2013
3. B.L. Wadhera, Law Relating to Intellectual Property, Universal Law Publishing, Delhi, 2014(5thEdn.)
4. N.S. Gopalakrishnan & T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2014(2ndEdn.)
5. P. Narayanan, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, Delhi,2017 (3rdEdn.)
6. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Intellectual Property: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, New
Yotk,2017
7. V. K. Ahuja, Intellectual Property Rights, Lexis Nexis, Delhi, 2017
8. W.R. Cornish, Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyright, Trademark and Allied Rights, Universal Law
Publishing, Delhi,2001
9. WIPO, Intellectual Property Handbook: Policy, Law and Use, Geneva, 2004(2ndEdn.)
10. S. Sivakumar and Lisa P. Lukose, ‘Broadcasting Reproduction Right in India : Copyright and
Neighbouring Rights Issues’, Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, 2013
11. Lionel Bently and Brad Sherman, Intellectual Property Law, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2014,
(4thEdn.)

References:

1. Jayashree Watal, Intellectual Property Rights in the WTO and Developing Countries, Oxford University
Press, India, 2001
2. M. Sakthivel, Broadcaster’s Rights in the Digital Era: Copyright Concerns on Live Streaming,The
Brill-Nijhoff, The Netherlands, 2020
3. Catherin Colston and Jonathan Galloway, Modern Intellectual Property Law, Routledge, UK, 2010
(3rdEdn.)
4. Chris Reed, Internet Law: Text and Materials, Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co. under special
arrangement with Cambridge University Press, U.K., 2010 (2nd Indian Reprint)

List of Cases:

1. Sap Aktiengesellschaft&Anr.v. Mr. Sadiq Pasha, Proprietor,2011 (46) PTC 335 (Del)

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2. R G Anand v. Deluxe Films, AIR 1978 SC 1613
3. University of London Press Ltd. v. University Tutorial Press Ltd. (1916) 2 Ch. D 601)
4. AmarNath Sehgal v. Union of India (2005) 30 PTC 253
5. Macmillan v. K J Cooper, AIR 1924 PC 75
6. John Wiley and Inc v. Prabhat Chander, 2010 (44) PTC 675 (Del)
7. UrmiJuvekarv. Global Broadcast News Ltd. 2008 (36) PTC 377 (Bom)
8. Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modhak, 2008 (36) PTC 1 (SC)
9. Donoghue v Allied Newpapers Ltd, (1937) 3 All ER 503
10. Bharat Glass Tube Limited v. Gopal Glass Works Limited, 2008 (37) PTC I (SC)
11. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Ltd. v.. Wyeth Limited, 2010 (44) PTC 589 (Del (DB)
12. Crocs Inc. USA v. Bata India Ltd. CS (COMM) No. 772/2016)
13. Bayer Corporation v. Natco Pharma Limited, 2014(60) PTC 277 (BOM)
14. Novartis AG v. Union of India (2013) 6 SCC 1

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 411

Subject: Elective Paper - I L5 PSDA1 C5

Any one of the following elective papers:

a) Election Laws
b) Socio – Economic Offences
c) Private International Laws
d) Law poverty and development

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LLB Paper Code: LLB 411 (a)

Subject: Election Law L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: This papers objective is to: (i)acquaint the students regarding various intricacies of the
Elections Law such as Power and Function of Election Commission of India, Disqualification, Nomination
including electoral corrupt practices, which will facilitate them to choose responsive representatives for
good governance; (ii) discuss anti-defection law, NOTA, role of social media and electronic/print media
and (iii) understand and appreciate historical evolution of election law in India to enrich disciplinary
knowledge.

Course Outcome: The course is designed to (i) make Students aware of the current trends in election law
regime, and also become informed citizens; and (ii) Learn about the procedures for filing election petitions
and making them aware about the correct forum to approach.

UNIT-I: Meaning and Concept of Election and Election Dispute. (Lectures-10)

a. History of Election Law in India

b. Brief Account of R.P. Act, 1950 and R.P. Act, 1951
c. Election Commission of India: Its Composition and Power and Functions of Election Commission
d. Challenge to Election: Whom and How to Made
e. Forum for filing Election Petition
f. Parties to Election Petition
g. Contents of Election Petition
h. Grounds of Challenge to Election
i. Trial of Election Petition
j. Recriminatory Petition
k. Withdrawal, Abetment and Appeal

UNIT-II: Qualification and Disqualification of Candidates (Lectures-10)

a. Meaning and Distinction Between Qualification and Disqualification

b. Qualifications and Disqualifications Provisions under Indian Constitution and the Representation
of Peoples Act, 1951
c. Office of Profit
d. Government Contract
e. Disqualifications on Convictions under the Representation of People Act, 1951
f. Anti-Defection Law

UNIT-III: Nomination and Voter Right to Antecedent of the Candidates (Lectures-10)

a. Meaning of Valid Nomination

b. Procedure for Filing of Nomination Security Deposits etc.
c. Grounds of Rejection of and Withdrawal of Nominations
d. Consequence of Improper acceptance and Improper Rejection of Nomination Paper
e. Voter’s Right to Know Antecedent of the Candidates
f. Recognition of Political Parties and Election Symbols
g. Election to President and Vice-President

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UNIT-IV: Emerging Election Challenges (Lectures-10)

a. Meaning and Distinction between Corrupt Practices and Electoral Offences

b. Substantive Corrupt Practice: Bribery, Undue Influence, Character, Assassination of Candidates,
Appeal on the Grounds of Religion, Race, Caste, etc.
c. Needs of Educational Qualification for Candidates
d. Criminalization of Politics
e. Election Expenditure and Financing of Election
f. Model Code of Conduct
g. Use of Government/Private Electronic Media and Social Media by Political Parties
h. Opinion and Exit Polls; NOTA& its implications
i. Defacement of Public and Private Properties
j. Reservation for Women in Parliament and State Legislatures

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

1. Drafting of Election Petition

2. Preparing nomination papers and documents
3. Visit to Parliament and State Legislature
4. Voter Awareness-Debate/Discussions/Symposium

Text Books:

1. V.S. Rama Devi & S.K. Mehendiratta, How India Votes- Election Law, Practice and Procedure,
LexisNexis, India, 2007
2. P.C. Jain & Kiran Jain, Election Law and Practice, Chawla Publishers, Delhi, 1998
3. The Representation of Peoples’ Act, 1950 (Bare Act)
4. The Presidential and Vice-Presidential (Election) Act, 1952 (Bare Act)
5. The Registration of Elector Rules, 1960 (Bare Act)
6. The Conduct of Election Rules, 1961(Bare Act)

References:

1. P.M. Bakshi, The Constitution of India¸ Universal Publishing Company Ltd., LexisNexis,2019

List of Cases:

1. T.N Seshan v. Union of India (1995) 4SCC 611

2. M.S Gills v. Chief Election Commissioner, AIR 1978 SC 851
3. S.S Dhanoha v. Union of India, AIR 1991 SC 1745
4. Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms, AIR 2002 SC 2112
5. Election Commission of India v. Dr. Subramanian Swami, AIR 1996 SC 1810
6. KihotaHollohon v. Zachillhu, AIR 1993 SC 412
7. Dr Mahachandra Prasad Singh V. Chairman, Bihar Legislative Council(2004)3BLJR 2390 SC
8. Rajendra Singh Rana v. Swami Prasad Maurya (2007) 4 SCC 270
9. Mayawati v. Markandeya Chand (1998) 7 SCC 517
10. Ravi S Naik v. Union of India, AIR 1994 SC 1558
11. Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha v. Kuldip Bishnoi (2015) 12 SCC 381
12. KeishamMeghchandra Singh v. Hon’ble Speaker, Manipur Legislative Assembly, 2020 SCC OnLine
SC 55

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13. Jaya Bachchan v. Union of India (2006) 5SCC266
14. SmtKantaKathuria v. Manak Chand Surana 1969 (3) SCC 268
15. Shivamurthy Swami Inamdar v. AgadiSangannaAndanappa (1971) 3SCC 870
16. Guru Govind Basu v. Shankari Prasad Ghosal, AIR 1964 SC 254
17. Ramesh Yashwant Prabhu v. Prabhakar Kashinath Kunte (1996) 1scc 130
18. Manohar Joshi v. Nitin Bahurao Patil (1996) 1SCC 384
19. People’s Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India (2003) 4SCC 399
20. Resurgence India v. Election Commission of India (2014) 14 SCC 189
21. Subramaniyan Swami v. Election Commission of India (2013) 10 SCC 500
22. Common Cause v. Union of India (1996) 2SCC 752

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 411(b)

Subject: Socio-Economic Offences* L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: The objective is to (i) provide in-depth knowledge of law relating to socio economic
offences and Legal control mechanisms of socio economic offences int the form of statutes to
combat various socio economic offences; (ii) inform students on food safety measures to prevent
adulteration, money laundering; and (iii) understand corruption related problems to foster anti-
corruption culture amongst students.
Course Outcome: The course will (i) harness student’s natural desire for fairness and equity; and (ii)
sensitize students on public integrity with knowledge, skills and behaviors to fight corrupt practices
and establish new behavioral norms and values for society

Unit-I: An Introduction to Socio-Economic Offences (Lectures-10)

a. Introduction to Socio-Economic Offences

b. Nature and Scope of Socio-Economic Offences
c. Distinction between Traditional and socio-economic crimes with reference to Mens Rea
d. Concept of punishment and forms of punishment.

Unit-II: The Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002. (Lectures-10)

a. Need for combating Money-Laundering, Magnitude of Money-Laundering, its steps and various
methods
b. Definitions. Offence of money laundering, Cognizance of offences.
c. Adjudication &attachment, Summons, searches& seizures
d. Appellate tribunals, Special courts, Agreements with foreign countries
e. Serious fraud investigation office, 2003
f. PMLA amendment, 2019
g. Hoarding and profiteering

Unit- III: The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. (Lectures-10)
a. Definitions of ‘food’, ‘Adulterant’, ‘contaminant’, ‘food business’, ‘misbranded food’.
b. Authorities under the Act: Food Safety and Standards Authorities of India: Establishment and functions
c. General Principles to be followed for food safety under the Act (Section 18)
d. Food Safety Officer- Power, Function and liabilities, Licensing and Registration of food business
(Section 31)
e. Food Analysis
f. Provisions related to offence and penalties (Sections 48 to 67), Adjudication and Appeal procedures
(Sections 68 & 76).
g. Spurious Drugs

*
The revised scheme and syllabus of different programs of USLLS and IP affiliated Law Colleges has been approved by 32nd Board of
Studies of USLLS, GGSIPU on 12th June,2024 and Sub-Committee of Academic Council for USLLS,GGSIPU held on 27th July,2024.
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The revised scheme and syllabus will be applicable for every batch
Unit- IV: Corruption (Lectures-10)
a. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988

i. Need of the Act (read with Santhanam Committee Report)

ii. Definitions of public servant
iii. Offence and their Penalties (Section 7 to 15)
iv. Sanction for prosecution (Sec. 19 r/w Sec. 218 of BNSS,2023)
v. Presumption where public servant accepts gratification (Section 20)

b. Investigation and Prosecution

i. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
ii. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
iii. Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
iv. Other Organizations

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hrs/Week

❖ Quiz Competition
❖ Practical enactments to understand corruption at the grassroots
❖ Discussion to become aware how little things we confront in life may constitute
corruption and all of us are a party to it
❖ Activities ascertaining various ingredients of drugs and food items to find out
real meaning of adulteration

Text Books:
1. J.S.P. Singh, Socio Economic Offences, Sri Sai Law Publication, New Delhi,2002
2. J.P.S. Sirohi, Criminology and Penology, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad,2010
(4thEdn.)
3. Kumar (Revised by Justice A.B. Srivastava and C.S. Lal), Commentaries on Prevention of
Food Adulteration Act, 1954 with Central and States Rules alongwith Food Safety and
Standards Act, 2006, 2009 (3rd Edn.)
4. Seth and Capoor, Prevention of Corruption Act with a treatise on Anti-
Corruption Laws, Law Publishers, Allahabad, 2017.

References:
1. Ahmed Siddique, Criminology: Problems and Perspectives, Eastern Book Company,
Lucknow, 2005 (5thEdn.)
2. K.N. Chandra Sekharan Pillai, Prevention of Money Laundering-Legal and Financial Issues,
ILI, New Delhi, 2008
3. Giriraj Shah, White Collar Crimes, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 2002 (1stEdn.)
4. Geiss Gilbert and Scotland, White Collar Crime, London,1980
5. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023
6. Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita,2023

Reports :

1. Law Commission of India 29th Report on Proposal to Include Certain Social and
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 EconomicOffences in Indian Penal Code.
2. Law Commission of India 47th Report on the Trial and Punishment of Social and
EconomicOffences.
3. Santhanam Committee Report on Corruption 1963.
4. Wanchoo Committee Report 1965
5. Vohra Committee Report, Government of India.

List of Cases:
1. Nathulal v. State of M.P., AIR 1966 SC 43
2. Kisan Trimbak Kothula and others v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1977 SC 435
3. Sarjoo Prasad v. State of UP., AIR 1961 SC 631
4. M/s Bhagwan Das Jagdish Chanderv. Delhi Administration, AIR 1975 SC 1309
5. Krishna Kumar v. Union of India, AIR 1959 SC 1390
6. Rup Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1991 SC 1125
7. State of Maharashtra v. Mayer Hans George, AIR 1965 SC 722
8. Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. [Link] Singh, Additional Collector of Customs,
Calcuttaand others, AIR 1964 SC 114
9. Balumal Jamnadas Batra v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1975 SC 2083 10. Director of Enforcement
10. M/s. MCTM. Corporation Pvt. Ltd, AIR 1996 SC 1100

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 411 (c)

Subject: Private International Law L5 PSDA1 C5

Objective: The objective of this course is to: (i) study the basic principles governing conflict of laws
in their application to various situations; (ii) understand the difference in public and private
international law and its area of operation; (iii) appreciate the effects of legal decisions taken in
different jurisdictions; (iv) deeper understanding among students about the selection and the application
of relevant legal system wherein foreign parties/laws are involved.
Course Outcome: The course is designed to: (i) enhance clarity and vision as to core and principal
concepts under private international law; (ii) students become aware about jurisdiction of courts in
matters involving foreign parties or subject matters-legal or non-legal; (iii) acquaintance about choice of
laws as well as jurisdictions in matrimonial disputes which would enable them to effectively guide their
clients for the benefit; (iv) prepare them to handle foreign judgment related matters wherein execution of
the same is sought in India; (v) groom students to be profession ready with in-depth knowledge as to core
concepts related to trans-border operation of legal systems in certain specific cases which is of great
importance in this globalized world; (vi) application of their disciplinary knowledge in solving real life
intricate family law related issues wherein different nationalities, jurisdictions, citizenships, domicile
status and legal systems are involved.

Unit – I: Introduction (Lectures – 10)

a. Application and Subject Matter of Private International Law

b. Distinction with Public International Law
c. Characterization and Theories of Characterization
d. Concept of Renvoi
e. Application of Foreign Law
f. Domicile
g. Jurisdiction of Courts

Unit – II: Family Law matters (Lectures – 10)

a. Material and Formal Validity of Marriage under Indian and English Law
b. Choice of Law and Jurisdiction of Courts in Matrimonial Causes: Dissolution of Marriage,
Grounds of Divorce, Restitution of Conjugal Rights, Recognition of Foreign Judgments

Unit – III: Adoption: (Lectures – 10)

a. Recognition of Foreign Adoptions

b. Adoption by foreign Parents,
c. Jurisdiction under Indian and English Law

Unit – IV:Indian Law relating to foreign judgment (Lectures– 10)

a. Basis of recognition, recognition
b. Finality, Failure
c. Direct Execution of Foreign Decrees

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities) 1 Hr/Week

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Text Book:

1. Cheshire, Private International Law, Oxford University Press, 2008 (14thEdn.)

References:

1. Dr. Paras Diwan, Private International Law, Deep and Deep Publication, 1998 (4thEdn.)
2. Morris, Private International Law, Sweet and Maxwell, 2012
3. Lakshmi Jambholkar, Select Essays on Private International Laws, Universal Law Publishing, 2011

List of Cases:

1. Udny v. Udny (1869) LR 1 SC &Div 441

2. Kedar Pandey v. Narayan Vikram, AIR 1966 SC 160
3. Sankar Govinadan v. Lakshmi Bharati, AIR 1974 SC 1774
4. Loicis De Raedt v. Union of India, AIR 1991 SC 1886
5. Ogden v. Odgen (1908) LRP 492
6. Khambatta v. Khambatta, AIR 1935 Bom 5
7. Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India AIR 1995 SC 1531
8. Parwatawwa v. Channawwa, AIR 1966 Mys 100
9. Narasimha Rao v. Venkatalakshmi (1991) 3 SCC 451
10. Anoop Beniwal v. Jagbir Singh Beniwal, AIR 1990 Delhi 305
11. Lakshmamma v. Thayamma, AIR 1974 AP 255
12. Pires v. Pires AIR 1967 Goa 113
13. My Space v. Super Cassettes Industries, [236 (2017) DLT 478]
14. Shaligram v. Firm Daulat Ram Kundanwal, AIR 1967 SC 739

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 411 (d)

Subject: Law, Poverty and Development L5 PSDA1 C5

Objectives: The course on Law, Poverty and Development is designed to enable students to (i) critically
analyze the legal effect to the phenomena of poverty and development in context of national and
international sphere; (ii) develop critical thinking about development scheme and the interface of human,
legal and social processes while suggesting law reforms as part of development; and (iii) make students
understand how Poverty is inter-related to other problems of underdevelopment.

Course Outcome: The expected course outcome is: (i) to sensitize students to the crucial role of judiciary
in protecting and empowering poor and vulnerable such as impoverished women, children and disabled
persons so that they can proactively work for these underprivileged when they assume positions and power
in their profession; and (ii) to find interface between various problems and issues associated with poverty,
constitutional perspectives, criminal justice system.

Unit-I:Introduction to the terms Poverty and Development (Lectures-10)

a. Poverty
i. Concepts and Types of Poverty & Relative Dimensions
ii. Causes, Measurement and Determinants of Poverty
iii. Issues related to Poverty in India, Estimates of Poverty in India, Multidimensional Poverty in
India, Poverty Alleviation schemes in India.
b. Development
i. Meaning and Different Perspectives
ii. Indicators development
iii. Developmental Index

Unit-II:Constitutional Commitments for the Poor including Women Children and specially abled
person (Lectures-12)

a. Constitutional Perspectives, Concept of Social Justice, Constitutional Provisions (Article 14,15,38

and 39-A), Equality and Protective Discrimination, Right to Basic Needs and Welfare, Legislations
for Empowering the Weaker Sections, Right to Work, Social Security Legislation, Abolition of
Untouchability, Protection of Civil Rights, Right to Development.
b. Women: The Socio-economic status of women in India , Deprivations of women under family laws,
Problems of women workers in organized and unorganized sectors and gender discrimination
,Constitutional provisions and reforms undertaken.
c. Children; poverty, consequences, effects of Child Labor, Reforms, Right to education.
d. Divyang: Approaches to disability, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
e. Human Rights Violations and Legal Protection for the Poor- prostitution, land acquisition and
displacement etc.

Unit III: International Dimensions of Poverty: Policies, Programs and Mechanism

(Lectures-08)
a. Global Multi-development Poverty Index
b. Principles and role of international institutions in reduction of poverty - Role of UNO, ILO, WTO,
World Bank in poverty reduction.
c. OECD expressions and fourth world dimension

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Unit IV: Judicial System and the Poor (Lectures-10)

a. Position of Poor and Indigent Persons under Criminal Justice System

b. Treatment of the poor by Police
c. Prosecution of the Poor for Attempt to Suicide
d. Inability to get Bail
e. The problems of poor under trials
f. Legal Aid Concept, Free legal aid schemes, Evolution, Existing system of legal aid in India & role
of Lok Adalat

PSDA (Professional SkillDevelopment Activities) 1Hr/Week

❖ Analysis, evaluation and articulation of poverty removal schemes of Government of India and variety
of legislations on the subject
❖ Obtaining variety of data from different agencies, including World Bank, Niti Aayog, and private
agencies -to compare and interpret data on prevalence of poverty
❖ Visit police stations/courts/prosecution offices
❖ Visiting jails and understanding bail and legal aid issues

Text books:

1. Amarendra, Poverty, Rural Development and Public Policy, Deep & Deep Publications, India, 1999
2. Atul Kohli, State and Poverty in India, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 1989
3. M. Govinda Rao (ed.), Development, Poverty and Fiscal Policy Decentralization of Institutions,
Oxford, New Delhi, 2000
4. M. L. Upadhyaya, Law, Poverty & Development, Taxmann Publications Private Limited, New Delhi,
2000
5. S. Muralidhar, Law, Poverty and Legal Aid: Access to Criminal Justice, LexisNexis, India, Gurgaon,
2004
6. Yogesh Atal, The Poverty Question: Search for Solution, Rawat Publications, New Delhi, 2002

References:

1. Amartya Sen, Development as Freedom, Anchor Books, New York, 2000

2. Deepali Pant Joshi, Poverty and Sustainable Development, Delhi, Gyan Publication, 2006
3. Deepa Narayan (ed.), Empowerment and Poverty Reduction: A Source Book, Jaipur, Y Rawat, 2005
4. Frank Munger, Law and Poverty, Ashgate Publishing Limited, UK, 2006
5. G.S. Aurora, Poverty and Economic Reforms, New Delhi, Academic Foundation, 2008
6. India Land Policies for Growth and Poverty Reduction, New York, Oxford University Press, 2007
7. Khaja Ajamuddin, Poverty in Urban Area, Delhi, Adhyana Publishers & Distributors, 2006
8. Lucy Williams, AsbjornKjonstad& Peter Robson: Law and Poverty: The Legal System and Poverty
Reduction, Zed Books Ltd., UK, 2003
9. Nilendra Kumar, Law, Poverty and Development, Universal Law Publishing Co. Private Limited, New
Delhi, 2014
10. Radhakrishnan Ray, Oxford Handbook of Poverty in India, Oxford University Press, New York, 2005
11. S. R. Myneni, Law & Poverty, Allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 2012
12. Sadhana Arya & Anupama Roy, Poverty, Gender and Migration, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2006

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13. Upendra Baxi, Law and Poverty: Critical Essays, [Link], Bombay, 1988

List of cases:

1. Indore Development Authority v. Manohar Lal Sharma, S.L.P. (C) NOS.9036-9038 OF 2016), decided
on 06.03.2020
2. Punjab and Sind Bank and Others Appellants v. Mrs. Durgesh Kuwar, Civil Appeal No 1809 of 2020
3. Siddaraju v. State of Karnataka &Ors., 2020 (3) SCALE 99
4. Kajal v. Jagdish Chand, 2020 SCC OnLine SC 127
5. Joseph v. State of Karnataka, 2019 SCC OnLine Kar 422
6. Ravi Agrawal v. Union of India, 2019 SCC OnLine SC 5
7. RajiveRaturi v. Union of India (2018) 2 SCC 413
8. Disabled Rights Group v. Union of India (2018) 2 SCC 397
9. Ruchika Tomar v. State of Uttarakhand, 2019 SCC OnLineUtt 483
10. Cochin Institute of Science and Technology v. JisinJijo, 2019 SCC OnLine Ker 1800
11. Anil Bansal v. State of H.P. , 2018 SCC OnLine HP 1617
12. Malati Sardar v. State of West Bengal, 2017 SCC OnLine Cal 9536
13. Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons, In Re, 2018 SCC OnLine SC 821
14. Ankush Maruti Shinde v. State of Maharashtra, 2019 SCC OnLine SC 317

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 Seventh Semester

LLB Paper Code: LLB 451

Subject: Summer Internship Assessment C2

Students have to undergo a Compulsory Summer Internship for one month and on that a report has to be
submitted by each student separately. The same shall be evaluated by a board of examiners constituted by
the Academic Program Committee of the USLLS. In case of Affiliated Colleges, the board of examiners
shall be constituted by a committee comprising of all faculty members of respective institutions involved
in teaching LL.B Students. The same board shall conduct the comprehensive viva of this semester.

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