Syllabus cover.Civil Procedure CodeTheory Marks : 80Unit I: Introduction1.1 Concepts.1.2 Affidavit, Order, Judgement, Decree, plaint, Restitution, Execution, Decree-holders, Judgement-debtor, mesne profits, written statement.1.3 Distinction between decree and judgement and between decree and order.Unit II: Jurisdiction2.1 Kinds.2.2 Hierarchy of Courts.2.3 Suit of Civil nature – Scope and limits.2.4 Res-subjudice and Resjudicata.2.5 Foreign Judgement – enforcement.2.6 Place of suing.2.7 Institution of Suit.2.8 Parties to suit :- joinder, Mis-joinder or non-joinder of parties:- Representative Suit.2.8.1 Frame of Suit :- cause of action.2.8.2 Alternative disputes resolution. (ADR)2.8.3 Summons.Unit III: Pleadings3.1 Rules of pleading, signing and verification.3.1.1 Alternative pleadings.3.1.2 Construction of pleadings.3.2 Plaint : Particulars.3.2.1 Admission, Return and Rejection.3.3 Written Statement :- Particulars, rules of evidence.3.3.1 Set-off and counter claim, Distinction.3.4 Discovery, inspection and production of documents.3.4.1 Interrogatories.3.4.2 Privileged documents.3.4.3 Affidavits.Unit IV: Appearance, examination and trial* 4.1 Appearance* 4.2 Ex-party procedure.* 4.3 Summary and attendance of witnesses.* 4.4 Trial.* 4.5 Adjournments.* 4.6 Interim Orders :- Commission, arrest or attachment before judgement, injunction and appointment of receiver.Unit V: Execution5.1 The concept.5.2 General principles.5.3 Powers for execution of decrees.5.4 Procedure for execution. (S. 52-54)5.5 Enforcement, arrest and detention. (S. 55-59)5.6 Attachment. (S. 60-64)5.7 Sale. (S. 65-97)5.8 Delivery of property.5.9 Stay of execution.Unit VI: Suits in Particular Cases.* 6.1 By or against Government. 9S. 72-82)* 6.2 By aliens and by or against Foreign rulers or ambassadors. (S.83-87A)* 6.3 Public Nuisance. (S. 91-93)* 6.4 Suits by or against Firm.* 6.5 Suits in Forma pauparis.* 6.6 Mortgages.* 6.7 Interpleader Suits.* 6.8 Suits relating to public charities.Unit VII: Appeals.* 7.1 Appeals from original decree.* 7.2 Appeals from appellate decree.* 7.3 Appeals from orders.* 7.4 General provisions relating to appeal* 7.5 Appeal to the Supreme Court.Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Juvenile Justice Act and Probation of Offender ActTheory Marks: 80II. BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023UNIT I - INTRODUCTORY- i. Rational of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha - Meaning, Concept and Principleof Fair Trial.- ii. Constitutional Perspective - Article 14, 20, 21 and 22 of ConstitutionUNIT II - The Organization of Functionaries under The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita- i. Courts - Hierarchy/ Classes of Criminal Courts and their Powers- ii. Prosecutor and Defence Counsel - Meaning, Role in Criminal Trial,Duties, Functions and Powers- iii. Police - Duties, Functions and Powers- iv. Prison Authorities - Duties, Functions and PowersUNIT III - Pre-Trial Process: Offences and FIRA. Offences- i. Definition and Classification of Offences- ii. Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences- iii. Bailable and Non- bailable Offences- iv. Compoundable and Non- compoundable OffencesB. FIR: Zero FIR and E-FIR- i. Meaning, Object and Scope of FIR- ii. Content of FIR and Effects of delay in filing FIR- iii. Meaning, Object and Scope of Zero FIR and E-FIR- iv. Evidentiary Value of FIRUNIT IV - Pre-Trial Process: Investigation, Charge and ArrestA. Investigation- i. Meaning and Scope- ii. Difference between Inquiry and Investigation- iii. Procedure for Investigation after FIR (Section 176 to 192)- iv. Chargesheet - Meaning and ScopeB. Charge- i. Meaning and Object of Charge- ii. Form and Content of Charge- iii. Framing and Alteration of Charge- iv. Joinder of ChargesC. Arrest- i. Definition, Meaning, Object and Scope- ii. Arrest with and without Warrant- iii. Arrest by Whom and How?- iv. Procedure to be followed during and after Arrest- v. Right of Arrested PersonUNIT V - Pre-Trial Process: Bail, Bail Bond and BondA. Bail- i. Concept, Purpose and Constitutional overtures- ii. Bail in Bailable Offences- iii. Bail in Non Bailable Offences- iv. Compulsory Bail to Under-Trial Prisoners in Certain Cases- v. Default Bail- vi. Anticipatory Bail- vii. Cancellation of Bail- viii. Appellate Bail PowerB. Bail Bond- i. Definition and Meaning of Bail Bond- ii. Scope and Object of Bail BondC. Bond- i. Meaning, Scope and Object of Bond- ii. General Principles Concerning BondUNIT VI - Pre-Trial Process: Search and Seizure- i. Search Warrant - Meaning and Scope- ii. Search Without Warrant- Meaning, Object and Scope- iii. General Principles of Search and Seizure- iv. Constitutional Validity of Search and Seizure- v. Recording of Search and Seizure through Audio-Video Electronic MeansUNIT VII - Pre-Trial Process: Process to Compel Attendance of Person and to Produce Documents and Preliminary Pleas to Bar the TrialA. Process to Compel Attendance of Person and to produce Documents- i. Summons - Meaning, Form and Modes of Service of Summons- ii. Warrant - Meaning, Form and Modes for Execution of Warrant- iii. Proclamation and Attachments - Meanings, Form, Scope, Object andProcedure- iv. Warrant in Lieu of Summons - Meaning and Scope- v. Summons to Produce Documents- Meaning, Form and ScopeB. Preliminary Pleas to Bar the Trial- i. Jurisdiction of Criminal Courts- ii. Time Limitations- iii. Pleas of Autrefois acquit and Autrefois convict- iv. Issue EstoppelsC. Compounding of OffencesUNIT VIII - Trial Process: Types of Trial- i. Session Trials- ii. Trials in Warrant Case - Meaning and Procedural Steps- iii. Trial in a Summons Case - Meaning and Procedural Steps- iv. Summary Trial - Meaning and Procedural Steps- v. Trial and Proceedings to be held in electronic mode- vi. Complaint Case - Meaning and Procedural Steps- vii. Plea BargainingUNIT IX - Trial Process: Judgement- i. Meaning and Scope- ii. Modes of Pronouncing Judgment- iii. Form and Contents of JudgmentUNIT X - Trial Process: Appeal, Reference And RevisionA. Appeal- i. Meaning, Object and Rationale of Appeal- ii. No Appeal Unless Provided- iii. Types of Appeal- iv. Procedure for Dealing with Appeal- v. Judicial Powers in the Disposal of AppealB. Reference - Meaning and ProcedureC. Revision- Meaning, Scope and ProcedureUNIT XI - Special Provisions- A. Order for Maintenance of Wives, Children and Parents- B. Maintenance of Public Order and Tranquility- i. Unlawful Assembly- ii. Public NuisanceII - JUVENILE JUSTICEUNIT XII - Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children), Act- i. Meaning, Nature and Causes of Juvenile Delinquency- ii. Juvenile in Conflict with Law and Juvenile Justice Board- iii. Observation and Special Homes- iv. Child in Need of Care and Protection and Child Welfare Committee- v. Children's Home and Shelter Home- vi. Rehabilitation and Social ReintegrationIII - PROBATION OF OFFENDERSUNIT XIII - The Probation of Offenders Act- i. Meaning, Scope, Aim and Objectives of the Act- ii. Powers of the Court- iii. Probation Officer - Meaning, Duties and Report of Probations OfficerPaper-III : Law Of EvidenceTheory Marks: 80UNIT I - INTRODUCTION TO LAW OF EVIDENCE:- i. Historical background, Objectives, significance and scope of Law ofEvidence.- ii. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Structure and Key Provisions- iii. Extent and Applicability of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023(section 1)Problems of its applicability with special reference to:- a) Affidavits- b) Arbitrators- c) Proceedings before tribunals and authorities- d) Other acts dealing with evidence (Special reference to CPC and BNSS)UNIT II - CENTRAL CONCEPTS IN LAW OF EVIDENCE: (SECTION 2)- i. Fact-Meaning, Definition, Scope.- a) Relevant fact-Definition, meaning and scope- b) Fact in issue-definition meaning and scope- c) Difference between relevant facts and facts in issue- ii. Evidence-Definition, Meaning, Scope- a) Oral and documentary evidence- b) Direct and Circumstantial evidence- c) Hearsay evidence- d) Electronic evidence-Meaning and significance- e) Appreciation of evidence-Meaning, Scope, Kinds- iii. Presumptions-Meaning, Scope, Kinds- a) May Presume- definition meaning and scope- b) Shall Presume- definition meaning and scope- c) Conclusive proof- definition meaning and scope- iv. Proof of facts- Meaning and Scope- a) Proved- definition meaning and scope- b) Disproved- definition meaning and scope- c) Not proved- definition meaning and scopeUnit III: Relevant Factsi )Closely connected connecte facts with facts in Issues (Ss 3-14)ii) Admissions (Sections 15 to section 21)- a) Definition, meaning, scope- b) Admissions by whom?- c) Proof of admission against the person making it- d) Communications without prejudiceiii. Confessions (Sections 22 to Section 25)- a) Definition meaning and scope- b) Confession made under inducement threat or promise- c) Confession made to police officer or made in police custody- d) Facts discovered during confession- e) Confession when admissible- f) Retracted confessionsvi ). Statement of persons who cannot be called as witnesses (Sections 26and 27)- a) Dying declarations-Meaning, scope, evidentiary value, differencebetween English and Indian Law- b) Other statements of the categoryv) Relevancy of statements made under special circumstances (See 28 toSection 33)Vii). Relevancy of judgments - (Sections 34 to Section 38)- a) Meaning, previous judgments when relevantviii). Relevancy of opinions (Sections 39 to section 45)- a) Expert Opinion -Meaning, scope, need of expert, types, evidentiaryvalue- b) Opinion as to handwriting and digital signature- c) Opinion as to relationships- xi. Relevancy of character (Sections 45 to section 50)- a) Rules as to admissibility of Good character- b) Rules as to admissibility of bad characterUNIT IV - FACTS WHICH NEED NOT BE PROVED:- i) Doctrine of judicial notice and admitted facts (Sections 51 to 53)UNIT V - MODES OF PROOF:- i) Oral evidence (Sections 54 to 55)- a) Oral evidence must be direct- b) Exceptions to the rule of hearsay- ii) Documentary Evidence (Sections 56 to 61 and See 64)- a) Primary Evidence-Meaning, scope, illustrations,- b) Secondary Evidence-Meaning, scope, illustrations, rules as toadmissibility, rules and exceptions to it- iii) Electronic evidence (section 62-63)- iv) Procedure for proving documents (Sections 66 to 77)- a) Proof of signature and unattested documents- b) Proof of attested documents- c) Public documents requiring attestation- v) Presumptions as to documents (sections 78 to 93)- vi) Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence (section 94 to 103)UNIT VI - BURDEN OF PROOF:- i) General Principles :- a) Meaning of burden of proof and its significance in a trial- b) Difference between burden of proof and onus- c) Burden of proof in civil and criminal cases- d) Burden of proof vs Presumptions- ii) Rules as to burden of proof under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023(Sections 104-120)UNIT VII - ESTOPPEL:- i. Basic Concepts :- a) Meaning and rationale- b) Estoppel, res judicata and waiver and presumption- c) Estoppel by deed- d) Estoppel by conduct- e) Equitable and promissory estoppel- ii. Estoppel Under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 - (section 121 to 123)UNIT VIII - COMPETENCY OF WITNESSES:- i. Competency to testify - (Sections 124 to 127)- a) Meaning, scope, illustrations, number of witnesses- b) Who are competent witnesses Under BSA 2023- ii. Privileged communications (Sections 128 to 137)- a) Communications during marriage- b) Official communications- c) Professional Communications- iii) Accomplice and his status as witness (Section 138 and 139)UNIT IX - EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES (Section 140 to 169)- i) Judge to decide the admissibility of evidence- ii) Kinds of examinations- a) Examination In-chief - Meaning and scope- b) Cross examination - Meaning and scope- c) Re-Examination - Meaning and scope- d) Order of examinations- iii) Leading Questions - Meaning, scope, when they may be asked?- iv) Evidence as to matters in writing- v) Rules as to contradictions and corroborations- vi) Questions lawful in cross examination- vii) Hostile witness and his examination- viii) Impeaching the credit of witness - meaning, scope and mode- ix) Refreshing Memory - Meaning, scope, procedure- x) Judges power to ask questionsPAPER-IV: Banking LawsTheory Marks : 80UNIT - I Introduction: Indian Banking Structure - Origin – Evolution of Banking Institutions– Banking Companies in India – Nationalization of Banks in India - Commercial Banks – Types and Functions - Opening of New Accounts – Types - Special types of customers - Minor’s A/C, Joint A/C, Partnership A/C, Company’s A/C, Married women’s A/C, Trust A/C, Joint Hindu family A/C - Illiterate persons, lunatics, executors - administrators, clubs, societies and charitable institutions- Precautions to be taken while opening an Account.UNIT - II Banks and Customers: Banker and customer Relationship - Definition of banker and customer – General relationship – Special relationship - Banker’s duty of secrecy, banker’s duty to honour cheques, banker’s lien, and banker’s right to set off - Appropriation of payments - Garnishee order - Customer’s duties towards banker.Unit - III Reserve Bank of India: Central Bank - RBI - Constitution, Management and Functions – Control over Bank under Reserve Bank of India, 1934.UNIT - IV Control over Banks: Control over Bank– By Government and by R.B.I. under Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Banking Ombudsman.UNIT - V Loans and Advances: Employment of funds - Loans and Advances - Guarantees- Advances secured by Collateral securities- Letter of Credit and Demand Guarantee – Debt Recovery Tribunal- Establishment, Constitution and Functioning – The Securitization Act 2002.UNIT -VI E- Banking: Credit Card, Debit Card, ATM, Internet Banking, Core Banking, Electronic Fund Transfer.UNIT- VII Non-Banking financial institutions: Concept of Non-Banking financial institution- Control By RBI- Chit Funds.UNIT - VIII Negotiable Instruments: Law relating to Negotiable Instruments, 1881 Act - Negotiable Instruments - Kinds - Holder and holder in due course – Parties -Negotiation- Assignment – Presentment – Endorsement – Liability of parties – Payment in due course – Special rules of evidence - Material alteration – Noting and protest – Paying banker and collecting banker – Bills in sets – Penal provisions under NI Act - Banker’s Book Evidence Act.Arbitration and ADRTheory Marks: 70Unit-I: Alternate Dispute Resolution -Characteristics - Advantages and Disadvantages -Unilateral -Bilateral - Triadic (Third Party) Intervention -Techniques and processes —Negotiation - Conciliation -Arbitration - Distinction between Arbitration, Conciliation and NegotiationUnit-II: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996— Historical Background and Objectives of the Act - Definitions of Arbitration, Arbitrator, Arbitration Agreement - Appointment of Arbitrator -Termination of ArbitratorUnit III: Conduct of Arbitral proceedings-Equal treatment of parties Time and Place of hearing-Commencement and languagestatement of claim and defence-default of a party-Appointment of experts- Court's assistance in taking evidenceUnit IV: Arbitral Award -Setting aside of Arbitral Award - Finality and Enforcement of Award - Appeals –Unit V Enforcement of Foreign Awards -Geneva Convention AwardNew York Convention AwardUnit VI Conciliation -Appointment of Conciliators - Powers and Functions of Conciliator- Procedure - Settlement of disputes through conciliation.Unit-VII Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems -TribunalsLokAdalats - Family Courts,Section 89 and Order X, Rules 1A, 1B and 1C of Civil Procedure Code.
Paper F-VIIIComputer and Information Technology Law(THEORY)Course objectives:(a)To acquaint with the various tools and technique of computer and its utility to law field;(b)To explore the cyber law, various concepts and cyber forensic;(c)To understand the various threat and benefits of computer technology, e- commerce, and cyber evidence; and(d)To examine the Cyber crime investigation and various stages.Course Outcomes: (a) Critically analyse various tools and technique of computer, and its utility in law filed including legal research and teaching;(b) Application and functional aspects of cyber laws and its use(c) To explore the understanding of Cyber space, cyber evidence, cyber forensic and cyber crime investigation; and(d) To examine the cyber crime its menace and its regulation Syllabus of the Course:Unit I BASIC CONCEPTS IN COMPURERS: 1. Hardware and Software:-(i)Meaning of Hardware and Software(ii) Computer and its assembly.(iii) Meaning and types of computer programmes. 2. Memory and Storage:-(i) Types of memory and speed (RAM, ROM etc).(ii) Kinds, advantages and disadvantages of computer storage devices. 3. Fundamentals of Internet:-(i) History of the Internet.(ii) Meaning and concept of WWW and Internet.(iii) Working and managing of internet.(iv) Types of network.(v) Protocols and their use.(vi) Cyberspace. 4. Meaning and working of Viruses, Trojans and Worms etc. 5. Internet security: Firewalls, Biometrics. Unit II ELECTRONIC DATA INTERCHANGE (EDI) :- 1. Meaning and benefits of EDI. 2. Formation of contract by EDI. 3. Admissibility in evidence of EDI messages. 4. Security of EDI messages. 5. Confidentiality and protection of data. 6. E-commerce:(i) Meaning, Types and Benefits.(ii) E-commerce and Indian Economy, barriers to adoption. (Infrastructure, legal and jurisdictional issue).(iii) Electronic payments (Digital Cash).Unit III INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACT:- 1. Digital Signatures:-(i) Technical issue: symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, keys and man-in-the-middle attack.(ii) Legal issue: Definition, Recognition and Authentication of digital signature under IT Act.(iii) Benefits. 2. Damage to computers and penalties under section 43. 3. Cyber Crimes:-(i) Tampering with the computer source documents (section 65).(ii) Hacking ((section 66).(iii) Publishing obscene information in electronic form (section 67 and section 79).(iv) Cyber Frauds and Cyber Thefts.(v) Cyber Stalking and Cyber Terrorism.4. Cyber Crime Investigation:-(i) Technical Aspect: Information in the computer, confiscation, protection and packing, computer examination.(ii) Legal Aspect: power to investigate and procedure for investigation.Criminal LawPAPER – VVICTOMOLOGYCourse Objectives:(a) To study the concept, meaning and types of victim(b) To understand the pattern of Criminal Victimization(c) To study the impact of victimization with reference to physical and financial.(d) To study the policies under criminal justice system in India.(e) To study the compensatory Jurisprudence in the field of victimology.Course Outcome:(a) To understand and gain knowledge regarding pattern of Criminal Victimization.(b) To understand the impact of victimization with reference to physical and financial(c) To understand the criminal justice system with reference to victim in India.(d) To analyse the provisions of compensatory jurisprudence with reference to victim. Syllabus of the Course:Unit I Victims: 1. Concept and Importance. 2. Meaning nature and types of victims of crime.3. Historical development of victimology.4. Scope and objectives of victimology5. National and International policies: United Nation, Amnesty International, National Human Right Commission etc. Unit II Patterns of Criminal Victimizations.1. Role of victims in Criminal Occurrence 2. Victim – Offender relationship3. Victim typologies.4. Victim of abuse of power.5. Women and crime victimization.6. Children and crime victimization. Unit III Impact of Victimization - Physical and Financial. 1. Physical and financial impact of victimization.2. Victimization: Impact on family.3. Psychological stress and trauma.4. Criminal, victimization, sense of security and socio economic development. Unit IV Criminal Justice System & Victim. 1. Criminal Justice System and victim relationship: Collaborator or evidence.2. Victim & Police: Lodging of FIR & recording of statement. 3. Deposition & cross-examination in courts. 4. NGO intervention: Victim-Witness Association, Victim Association5. Concept, meaning & importance for society & criminal justice system. 6. Restitution, ex-gratia payment & insurance. 7. Victim Compensation in India: Provisions under Cr. P.C.Unit V-Compensatory Jurisprudence in the Field of Victimology: 1. Compensatory Relief under General/Procedural Laws 2. Compensation under Special Laws i. Compensation under the Probation of Offender Act, 1958 ii. Compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 3. Compensatory Reliefs under the Constitution of India 4. Compensation by Human Rights Commissions(i) National Human Rights Commissions (ii) State Human Rights Commissions (iii) Human Rights CourtPAPER –VIWHITE COLLAR CRIMECourse Objective (a) To study the concept of white collar in India and Other countries(b) To study the impact of white collar crime from Indian perspective.(c) To study their impact of white collar crime on Indian Economy and its affect on Development activities. Course Out comes:(a) To acquire the knowledge regarding nature of While collar crime and offences and penalties under different statute in India(b) To understand the Liabilities of white collar crime.Syllabus of the Course:Unit-I Nature and Definition Genesis of White Collar Crime.1. Nature and Scope of White Collar Crime.2. Classification of white Collar Crime3. Sutherland’s view on White Collar Crime4. Criticisms on Sutherland’s view on White Collar CrimeUnit- II Growth of White Collar Crime in India and Western Countries.1. Growth of White Collar Crime in India2. Growth of White Collar crime in Western CountriesUnit-III. Liabilities under White Collar Crime1. Mensrea and White Collar Crime.2. Vicarious liability in White Collar Crime3. Strict liability in White Collar Crime.Unit-IV Statues dealing with White Collar Offences. 1. The Essential Commodities (Amendment )Act, 2020 (with recent Amendments)2. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 3. The prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002: Salient features of the Act, definition and scope, powers to arrest under the Act, adjudication, authorities and special court, obligation of banking companies, financial institutions and inter-mediaries4. Breach of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)5. Prevention of corruption Act, 1988: Salient features of the Act, offences committed by public servant and bribe giver, prosecution and penaltiesUnit V Indian Scenario White Collar Crimes in Indian scenario.1. Corruption in government and politics2. Black Money.3. Judicial response to white collar crimes in India.4. Cyber CrimesUnit VI- White Collar Crimes in India1. Holding , black-marketing2. Tax evasion, business 3. White Collar crime in Different Professions: medial, engineering, legal, educational institutions.4. fake employment and placement racketsConstitution Law and Administrative Law PAPER - VJUDICIAL CONTROL OF ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS. N.B.: Students are expected to be familiar with relevant principles of Administrative Law of - UK, USA and France. Course g objectives– (a) A spirit of inquiry to explore Judicial control of the administrative laws, various principles governing the judicial control over the administrative power; (b) Judicial and quasi-judicial processes, various doctrine, and approaches (c) The new emerging trades in the administrative process and its judicial regulations; and (d) To develop the enquiry of understanding the latent aspects of administrative process that imbibe in a powers, liabilities, and its inculcation in the judicial review of the administration action. Expected Course Outcomes: (a) At the end it is expected that the student will be able to : (b) Understand and interpret judicial review of the administrative actions; (c) Public policy, principles of natural justice and its role; (d) Remedies including ordinary remedies and constitutional remedies against the misuse of administrative power; and (e) Understand and analyse the judicial control of dictionary powers. Syllabus of the Course:Unit I Judicial Control of Administrative Powers through Writs :1. Court as the Primary instrument of control of administrative action.2. Writ Jurisdiction of the High Courts and the Supreme Court.3. Conditions necessary for the exercise of writ jurisdiction - writ of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo-warranto and Prohibition.4. Public policy restraints on the exercise of power of judicial review under Arts 32 and 226-, exhaustion of remedies, Laches.5. Public Interest Litigation , Doctrine of Locus Standi and Compensatory Justice.6. Special Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court and High Court’s Power of Superintendence.Unit II Procedural Impropriety as a ground of Judicial Review of Administrative Action :1. Historical Development of the Concept of Natural Justice.2. Principles of Natural Justice.3. Essentials of Fair Hearing4. Bias and Personal Interest5. Failure of Natural Justice.6. Exceptions to the Rule of Natural Justice .7. Legitimate Expectation - Good Faith doctrine etc.Unit III Ordinary Remedies.1. Distinction between ordinary remedies and remedies under Arts 2. 226 and 32.3. Declaratory Judgements and Injunctions.4. Specific Performance and Civil Suits for Compensation against government and public authorities.Unit IV Exclusion of Judicial Review and Ouster Clause :1. Formula of Exclusion clause or ouster clause.2. Scope of outer clause.3. Non-compliance with statutory provisions.Unit V Judicial Control of Discretionary Powers :1. Scope and Extent of Judicial Review in Discretionary Powers.2. Duty to give reasons.3. Surrender or abdication of discretionary power.4. Non-compliance with Procedural Requirements.5. Administrative Discrimination.6. Limiting and Structuring Discretion.PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND LIABILITY : CONTROLS ONMALADMINISTRATIONCourse objectives: (a) A spirit of inquiry to explore liabilities of Government and public authorities in torts and contract, promissory estoppels; (b) To analyse the various check and balance over the public authorities like ombudsman, right to know, RTI; (c) To explore the enquiries about the fact finding commission and inquiry; and (d) To examine the judicial power of the administration. Course Outcomes: At the end it is expected that the student will be able to : (a) Understand and interpret the public authorities, its power, and liabilities; (b) To analyse various check and balance on the public authorities; Constitution to address the emerging complex issues; (c) Explore the various functional theories, doctrine and principles working in the backdrop and its interplay with the emerging issues; and Syllabus of the Course:.Unit I Liability of Government. 1) Liability of Government and Public Authorities in Torts and Contract; Promissory Estoppel. 2) Government Privileges in Legal Proceedings.Unit II Right to Know and Information : 1) Jurisprudential and Constitutional Perspectives. 2) American Freedom of Information Act, 1966 and English Official Secrets Act and Right to Know. 3) Indian Official Secrets Act, 1923, Right to Information Act, 2002 and Right to know. 4) Judicial Decisions.Unit III Ombudsman : 1) The concept. 2) Comparative perspectives 3) Evolving Indian models - Lokpal, Lokayukta Institutions.Unit IV Fact Finding Commission and Inquiry : 1) Commission of Inquiry 2) Vigilance Commission 3) Investigation Agencies : the CBI 4) Inquiries by Legislative Committees. 5) Legislative Control 6) Financial Control - Comptroller and Auditor General 7) Judicial Inquiries.Unit V Judicial Powers of Administration : 1) Need for devolution of Adjudicatory power on Administration. 2) Administrative Tribunals and other Adjudicatory Authorities - Growth, Evolution and present Status. 3) Nature and Character of Tribunals - CAT and SATUnit VI Public Undertaking and Corporation : 1) Reasons for Autonomous Bodies. 2) Government Control, Parliamentary Control, Judicial Control.Business LawPaper - VBANKING LAWCourse objectives: (a) A spirit of inquiry to the evolution of banking and its history in India, purpose and utility; (a) To explore the banking regulations and control; (b) To examine the role of RBI as central bank, recovery of loans, and current trends; and (c) To explore the various regulations to regulate banking sector including NI Act, 1881 Course Outcomes: At the end it is expected that the student will be able to : (a) Understand the banking structure in India and its functional mechanism; (b) RBI as central bank and its control over the banking sector; (c) To apply the various rules and regulations for banking sector in India including recovery of loans, NI Act, 1881 etc at all. Syllabus of the Course: Unit I Introduction 1) Evolution of banking and its history in India. Role of banking institutions in the socio-economic development of the country. 2) Structure and functions of different banking institutions- viz. Central Bank, Commercial Banks, Merchant Banks, Co-operative Bank, Specialised Banks, Financial Institutions. 3) Banker and Customer- nature and relationship, rights and duties, banker’s lien, banking instruments, consumer protection: banking as service.Unit II Law of Banking Regulations - Banking Regulation Act, 1949 1) Social control over banking institutions, National Credit Council, loan meals. 2) Control by RBI and central government over business activities of banking institutions. 3) Control over accounts and audit. 4) Reconstruction and reorganisation 5) Suspension and winding up. 6) Control over non-banking financial institutions. 7) Nationalisation of banks, critical analysis of banks before and after nationalisation. Liberalisation policy and its impact on banking sector, disinvestment.Unit III Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 1) Evolution of Central Bank- constitutional background. 2) Characteristics and functions of RBI. 3) Legal status and organisational structure of RBI. 4) Regulating mechanism of RBI over other Banks Unit IV Recovery of Loans 1) Default in Repayment of Loans 2) Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institution Act, 1993 3) The Securitisation Act 2002 4) Legal and Non Legal measures of Recovery of Loans 5) Banking Ombudsman and Internal OmbudsmanUnit V Current Trends and use of latest Technology in Banking 1) Internet Banking 2) ATM 3) Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Smart -CardsUnit VI Negotiable Instruments 1) Negotiable Instruments- meaning, characteristics and kinds, promissory notes, bills of exchange, Hundis and Cheques. 2) Discharge of parties from liability, discharge of instruments and consequences. 3) Dishonour of cheques and forgery of cheques. Paper - VIInsurance LawCourse Objectives:(a) To explore the concept of insurance. The evolution of Insurance, marine, fine, housing and life insurance (b) To study General philosophy of insurance, its utility and approaches; (c) To understand the Various concepts, like third party insurance, key man insurance; and(d) To develop the enquiry of understanding the latent aspects of Insurance law and its functional mechanism. Expected Course Outcomes: At the end it is expected that the student will be able to : (a) Understand and interpret Insurance as concept, approach and philosophy;(b) Understand Various types of insurance and principles governing the same; and (c) Explore the various functional theories, doctrine and principles working in insurance sectors. Unit I Nature of Insurance: 1. History and essential elements,2. proposal, 3. policy,4. parties, 5. consideration, 6. need for utmost good faith, 7. insurable interest, 8. indemnity, Law of contract. Unit II General Principles of Law of Insurance:1. The risk: commencement, attachment and duration, assignment and alteration, settlement of claim and subrogation, 2. Insurance Act 1938 3. Insurance Regulatory Development Authority Act, 2000, 4. Double Insurance and Reinsurance. 5. Role of Private Life Insurance Companies and Insurance Regulatory and their control ion Foreign Insurance Companies.Unit III Life Insurance: 1. Nature and scope, 2. Insurable interest, 3. accident and disability, 4. benefit, 5. event insured against, 6. life insurance contract, circumstances affecting the risk, 7. persons entitled to payment, assignment and nomination, 8. Life Insurance Act 1956, Assessments, Adverse Selection against Insurer. Unit IV General Insurance : Marine Insurance: 1. Nature and scope, 2. classification of Marine Policies, 3. Marine Insurance Act 1963, 4. Insurable Interest, 5. Insurable Value, conditions, 6. express warranties, 7. interpretation of terms of policies, 8. voyage- Deviation, perils of sea, assignment of policy, partial loss of ship, freight, salvage particular Charges.A. Property Insurance: 1. Fire insurance, 2. burglary and theft policies, 3. goods in transit, 4. livestock and agriculture insurance. B. Third Party Risk Insurance: 1. Motor Vehicles Act 1988, nature and scope, 2. contributory negligence, 3. effect of Insolvency or death 4. Claims Tribunal, 5. constitution, functions, procedure, powers and award, public liability insurance.Unit V Miscellaneous Insurance Schemes : New Dimensions1. Group Life insurance, 2. medical claim and Sickness Insurance, 3. crop and cattle insurance and Govt Schemes, 4. Group Life Insurance – Methods of underwriting, 5. new disinvestment Policy in Insurance Sector. Corporate LawPAPER - VINTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC LAWCourse objectives:(a) To study the meaning ,nature ,sources, development of international economic law(b) To understand international economic agencies and international economic institutions(c) To understand the structure, functions and jurisdiction of WTOCourse outcome:(a) To acquire the knowledge regarding international economic law, international economic agencies, international economic institutions(b) To understand the objectives, principles and problem areas of WTOSyllabus of the Course: Unit I Introduction:1. Meaning and Nature of International Economic Law.2. Sources of International Economic Law.3. Development and evolution of IEL in pre and post World war periods.4. Changing Dimensions of International Economic Law.5. Doctrine of sovereignty over wealth and natural resources.Unit II International Economic Agencies. 1. International Monetary fund (IMF): a) Role and objectives. b) Structure. c) Resources. d) Special Drawing Rights. e) Conditionality Clause. 2. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD): a) Role and objectives. b) Structure. c) Resources. d) Appraisal of Performance.Unit III International Economic Institutions:1. United Nations and its specialised agencies - Functions and role played in development of International Economic Law. 2. United Nations conference on trade and Development (UNCTAD) : a) Institutional framework b) Objectives and functions c) Role and achievements 3. United Nations Commission for International Trade Law (UNCITRAL): a) Structure and functions b) Role and AchievementsUnit IV World Trade Organisation:1. Historical background2. Objectives.3. Structure, function and jurisdiction.4. Principles5. Dispute Settlement6. Select agreements of WTO on following topics i. Rules of origin ii. Subsidiary on agriculture iii. Anti Dumping iv. E - commerce v. Transfer of technology vi. General Agreement on Trade in Service 7. Problem areas of WTO i. Social clause ii. Protection of environment PAPER - VIINTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW.Course objectives:(a) To study the international sale of goods, financing and payment in international Trade, transportation of exports(b) To understand the concepts of insurance of exports, and dispute settlementCourse outcome:(a) To acquire the knowledge relating to international sale of goods, financing and payment in international trade.(b) To understand the provisions of marine and aviation insurance, non judicial dispute settlement Syllabus of the Course: Unit I International Sale of Goods: 1. Special trade terms in export sales - Definitions, kinds, Differences between Rights and duties of buyers and sellers. 2. Standardisation of terms in International Sales: Uniform Conditions of Export Sales - Role of UNCITRAL, International Chamber of Commerce Publications, Standard contract forms applied to specified international transactions. 3. Offer and acceptance. 4. Performance of contract. 5. Rights of unpaid seller 6. Countertrade. 7. Frustration of contract 8. Conflict of laws 9. Unification of the Law of International Sales.Unit II Financing and Payment in International Trade. 1. Meaning, types and control of foreign investment 2. Bill of Exchange - Meaning 3. Letters of Credit - Characteristics and kinds. 4. Bank guarantees and other contract guarantees.Unit III. Transportation of Exports. 1. Carriage of Goods by Sea- Unimodal and Multimodal Transport, Contract of Carriage by Sea, Bills of Lading, Charter party Liability of ship owner for loss or damage to goods. 2. Container transport - Course of business in container Transport, Legal problems of container transport. 3. Carriage of Goods by Air 4. Carriage of Goods by Land.Unit IV. Insurance of Exports - Marine and Aviation Insurance.Unit V. Dispute Settlement Non -judicial dispute settlement: Arbitration and Conciliation. Human RightsPAPER - VHuman Rights and Criminal Justice System.Course Objectives:a) To Study the concept of crime and criminal liability, relevant provisions under the constitution of Indiab) To understand the human rights and international norms of the treatment for prisoners, Investigation of crime and international crimes Course outcome:a) To understand the role of criminal justice system, protection under various legislations, role of police in investigation of crimes b)To acquire knowledge regarding basic principles and minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners and international treaties and conventions. Syllabus of the Course: Unit I Conceptual Perspective:1. Concept of crime and criminal liability.2. Offences involving Human Rights.3. Role of Criminal Justice System.Unit II Criminal Justice and Relevant Constitutional Provisions: Art. 20,21, & 22 - Rights of the Accused persons, Detention, Arrest, Search And Seizure, Bail, Legal Aid, Speedy Trial, Fair Procedure, Due Process of Law, Torture, Compensation, Custodial Violence, Investigations.Unit III Monumental Acts: I.P.C., Cr.P.C., Indian Evidence Act (relevant provisions). Offences: bailable and non-bailable.Unit IV A. Human Rights and Role of Police as Law Enforcement Officials, Abuse of police power: third degree methods, police firing, encounter deaths. B. Different Categories of Custodial Crimes: Causes, reasons for custodial crimes, instances of custodial crimes and their impact, compensatory justice, remedies for curbing incidents of custodial crimes.Unit V Human Rights and International Norms:1. Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.2. Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners.3. Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under any Form of Detention or Imprisonment.4. Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials.5. Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatments or Punishment.6. Code of Conduct for Police in India.Unit VI Investigation of Crime: Technology and Forensic Sciences: Searches and Seizures, Telephone Tapping, Surveillance, Lie detection test, DNA Test, other physical tests under Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920.Unit VII International Perspectives: International Crimes: International co-operation in combating of transnational organized crimes and International terrorism - Palemo Convention on Transnational Organized Crimes 2000, International norms on administration of Criminal Justice - UN General Assembly Resolutions. International Criminal Court - Rome Statute 1998.Paper - VI International Humanitarian Law & Refugee LawCourse Objectives:a) To study the international humanitarian law and refugee law Course Outcome:a. to acquire the knowledge regarding international humanitarian law and refugee law Syllabus of the Course:Unit I International Humanitarian Law:1. Definition of International Humanitarian Law, the origin and development throughout the ages.2. Growth and Development of ICRC and its role.3. The four Geneva Conventions and its Additional Protocols.4. International Humanitarian Law and the Human Rights Law.5. National Measures for the implementation of International Humanitarian Law. (The Geneva Convention Act, 1960).Unit II International Refugee Law:1. Definition of Refugee, Historical development of Refugee Law, principle of non-refoulement, rights & responsibilities of refugee, refugees “surplace”.Unit III Role of UNHCR in protection of the Human Rights of Refugees 1. Human Rights Instruments and Refugee Rights.2. Statute of the office of the United NATIONS High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 19503. International Instruments - The 1951 Convention Relating to Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol.4. International Strategies for Refugees Protection, early warning, safety zones, right to remain, right to return, temporary asylum, internally displaced persons.5. Protection in India: Indian critique of UNHCR and the Convention, protection without legislation, status of refugees in India under UNHCR, Model National Law for Refugees. Unit IV Solutions to Refugees Problem:1. Burden sharing, extradition of Refugee, voluntary Repatriation, naturalisation, resettlement in third country 2. Regional Mechanisms on Refugee Protection including the OAU Convention, Cartengena Declaration, etc.Unit V Refugee Protection in India1. Constitution of India2. Registration of Foreigner Act, 1939, Foreigner Act 1946 and foreigners order 19483. Role of National Human Right Commission4. Judicial Decisions on interpreting rights of Refugee in India.India’s position regarding 1951 Conventions on Refugees
LL.M. 3rd sem
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Syllabus cover.Paper-V: Legal Research MethodologyUnit-I Basic Concepts:i. Meaning and Definitionii. Meaning and characteristics of research.iii. Concepts and meaning of Social Science Research.iv. Meaning and characteristics of Legal Researchv. PlagiarismUnit-II Legal Research and Legal Reasoning:i. Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Research- Meaning and Characteristicsii. Advantages and Disadvantages of Doctrinal and Non-Doctrinal Researchiii. Indian Background of Legal Researchiv. Legal Research and Law Reformv. Legal Research for Practicing Lawyersvi. Legal Reasoning- Inductive and DeductiveUnit-III Research Design and Major Steps in Research:i. Selection and Formulation of Research Problemii. Hypothesis-Qualities of a good Hypothesis, Null Hypothesis & Alternative Hypothesis, Importance of Hypothesis, Testing the Hypothesisiii. Analysis of concepts and variablesiv. Collection of Datav. Analysis and Interpretation of Datavi. Finding, Conclusions, Suggestions and ReportingUnit-IV Methods and Techniques of Data Collection:i. Universe of the Studyii. Census Methodiii. Sampling Method and types of Samplingiv. Sources of Data- Primary and SecondaryUnit-V Tools of Data Collection:i. Observationii. Interviewiii. QuestionnaireUnit-VI Report Writing in Legal Research:i. Analysis of dataii. Interpretation of Dataiii. Correct usage of citation, references and bibliographyPaper-I JurisprudenceUnit-I IntroductionMeaning of 'Jurisprudence'Nature, scope and importance of the study of jurisprudenceDefinition, Nature and Purpose of LawClassification of LawUnit-II Schools of JurisprudenceNatural Law TheoryAnalytical PositivismHistorical SchoolSociological SchoolUnit-III Sources of LawMeaning and classification of sources of LawLegislationPrecedentCustomJuristic writings and professional opinionUnit-IV Legal RightsConcept and characteristics of legal rightKinds of legal rightRight-Duty CorrelationLegal right in a wider sense - HohfeldianJural AnalysisUnit-V PersonsConcept of 'Person'Kinds of PersonLegal status of unborn person, minor, lunatic and dead persons, legal status of idol, legal status of mosque, Legal status of animal.Unit-VI PossessionConceptKinds of possessionModes of acquiring possessionUnit-VI PossessionConceptKinds of possessionModes of acquiring possessionUnit-VII OwnershipConcept of ownershipKinds of ownershipDifference between possession and ownershipUnit-VIII TitleUnit-IX - PropertyMeaningKinds of propertyModes of acquiring propertyUnit-X LiabilityDefinition and Kinds of LiabilityConditions for imposing liabilityWrongful actDamnum sine injuria&Injuria sine DamnumMens reaintentionNegligenceUnit-XI The law of ObligationMeaning and Sources of ObligationNature and kinds of ObligationUnit-XII ProcedureAdministration of JusticeSubstantive and procedural LawEvidence - Nature and KindsPaper-III: Transfer of Property and EasementUnit-I FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT OF PROPERTY:i. Concept and Meaning of Property.ii. Kinds of Property.iii. Concept of Possession and Ownership - Finder of lost goodsiv. Historical background of Transfer of Property Act.v. Application and Scope of Act.Unit-II GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TRANSFER OF PROPERTYi Definition of "Transfer of Property".ii. What may be transferred?iii. Persons competent to transfer.iv. Operation of transfer.v. Kinds of transfer - Oral Transfer and Conditional Transfer.vi. Conditions/Restrictions affecting Interests (Sec. 10, 11 & 12).vii. Transfer for benefit of Unborn Personviii. Rule against perpetuity.ix. Kinds of Interests - Vested Interest and Contingent Interest.x. Election.Unit-III TRANSFER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY:i. Transfer by some persons:ii. Transfer by person authorized only under certain circumstances.iii. Transfer by Ostensible Owner.iv. Transfer by person having authority to revoke former transfer.v. Transfer by unauthorized person who subsequently acquired Interest in Property transferred.vi. Transfer by Co-Owner (Sec. 44, 46&47)vii. Joint Transfersviii. Priority of rights created by transfer.ix. Transfer of property pending suit relating thereto.x. Fraudulent transfer.xi. Part performance.Unit-IV SALE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY:i. Definition of "Sale".ii. Rights and liabilities of buyer and seller.iii. Marshalling by subsequent purchaseriv. Discharge of encumbrances on sale.Unit-V MORTGAGES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AND CHARGES:i. Definition of "Mortgage", "Mortgagor", "Mortgagee", "Mortgage Money" and "Mortgage Deed"ii. Kinds of Mortgageiii. Rights and liabilities of Mortgagor.iv. Rights and liabilities of Mortgagee.v. Redemptionvi. Charges- Meaning, Enforcement and Extinction of Charge, Distinction between Charge and LienUnit-VI LEASE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY:i. Definition of 'Lease".ii. Duration of leaseiii. Lease how made.iv. Rights and liabilities of the Lessor.v. Rights and liabilities of the Lessee.vi. Determination of Lease.Unit-VII EXCHANGE:i. Meaning and Characteristics,ii. Rights and Liabilities of parties,iii. Distinction between-Sale and Exchange, Exchange and PartitionUnit-VIII GIFT:i. Meaning and Characteristics,ii. Mode of Transfer.iii. Suspension and Revocation of Giftsiv. Kinds of Gifts,v. Universal DoneeUnit-IX ACTIONABLE CLAIMS:i. Meaning, Transfer of Actionable Claim,ii. Liability of Transferee of actionable claimUnit-X EASEMENT:i. Meaning, Nature and characteristics of Easement.ii. Imposition, Acquisition and Transfer of Easement.iii. Incidents of Easement.iv. Disturbance of Easement.v. Extinction, Suspension and Revival of Easement.vi. Extinction of Easement. (Sec. 37 to 48).vii. Suspension of Easement. (Sec, 49 & 50).viii. Revival of Easement.ix. Licenses (Sec. 52 to 64).Paper-IV: Land LawsUnit-I The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966.i. Definitions (Sec.2)ii. Revenue Areas and Revenue Officers (Sec. 3-16)iii. Government Lands and restrictions on removal of natural products and cutting of trees. (Sec.20-28)iv. Grant of the Land (Sec. 29-36C)a. Classes of persons holding Landb. Alluvial Landc. Disposal of intestate occupancies.d. Disposal of relinquished and forfeited occupancies,e. Restrictions on transfer of occupancies by Tribal,v. Use of Land (Sec.41-49)a. Procedure for conversion of use of land from one purpose to anotherb. Conversion Taxc. Government titles to mines and mineralsd. Construction of water course through land belonging to other personvi. Encroachment on Land and regularization of encroachment (Sec.50-54)vii. Relinquishment of Land (Sec.55-60)viii. Land revenue and its Assessment (Sec.64-78)ix. Boundary and Boundary mark (Sec. 132-146)x. Record of Rights (Sec. 147-159)xi. Nistarpatrak and wajib-ul-arz(Sec.160-167)xii. Methods of recovery of land revenue (Sec. 168-191)xiii. Appeal, Revision and Review (Sec. 246-259)xiv. Maharashtra Revenue Tribunal (Sec.308-326)Unit-II MAHARASHTRA REGIONAL AND TOWN PLANNING ACT, 1966.i. Definitions (Sec.2)ii. Establishment of regions and constitution of Regional planning Board(Sec.3-12)iii. Regional Plan (Sec. 13-20)iv. Development Plan (Sec.21-37)v. Unauthorised Development (Sec.52-58)vi. Town Planning Scheme (Sec. 59-71)vii. The Arbitrator and Tribunal of Appeal (Sec.72-95)viii. New Towns (Sec. 113-124)Unit-III THE LAND ACQUISITION ACTi. Definitionsii. Acquisition of Landiii. Reference to Courtiv. Matters to be considered and Neglected in determining compensationv. Award by Courtvi. Apportionment and payment of Compensationvii. Temporary Occupation of Landviii. Acquisition of Land for Companies.Paper -II Public International LawUnit I: Introductioni. History of International Lawii. Theories of International Law as to its basisiii. Codification in International Lawiv. Definition, Nature, Scope, and Present-day position of International Lawv. Public and Private International LawUnit II: Sources of International Lawi. International Customsii. International Treaties and Conventionsiii. General principles of International Lawiv. United Nations General Assembly resolutionsv. Non-statute, other sourcesUnit III: Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law (Internal Law)i. Theoriesii. State Practice with special reference to Indian PracticeUnit IV: Subjects of International Lawi. Statesii. Individualsiii. International Organizations and Non-State entitiesiv. Multinational companies and Other private entitiesUnit V: Statei. Nature and Kinds of Stateii. Recognition of State and Governmentsiii. State successionUnit VI: Jurisdiction of Statei. Territorial jurisdictionii. Personal jurisdictioniii. Protective jurisdictioniv. Universal jurisdiction (terrorism, hijacking, narcotics, war crimes, and crimes against peace)v. Diplomatic immunities and privilegesvi. State immunityUnit VII: Law of State Responsibilityi. Responsibility arising out of:a. Acts of State (Direct responsibility)b. Acts of Individuals (Indirect responsibility)c. Acts of Corporationsd. State responsibility for other subjects of International Lawii. Consequences of state responsibilityiii. Calvo clause — exhaustion of local remediesUnit VIII: Individuals and International Lawi. Nationalityii. Extraditioniii. AsylumUnit IX: International Transactions – Treatiesi. Significance of Vienna Convention on the Law of Treatiesii. Creation of treaty — steps involvediii. Termination, suspension, and invalidation of treatiesiv. Interpretation of treatiesv. Retro-active effect of treatiesUnit X: Settlement of International Disputesi. Peaceful settlement of International disputesii. Coercive settlement of International disputes (with reference to provisions of the UN Charter)iii. War and the UN CharterUnit XI: Legal Control of International Conflictsi. Prohibition of the use of forceii. Weapons of mass destruction and International lawiii. International Humanitarian LawUnit XII: Interventioni. Meaning and Definitionii. Grounds of Interventioniii. Monroe Doctrine, Drago DoctrineUnit XIII: International Institutionsi. Basic purpose, Principles, and Membership of the United Nationsii. Organs of the United Nations — with special reference to the General Assembly, Security Council, and International Court of Justice