Syllabus for
Master of Law (Constitutional and Administrative Law)
Academic Year  (2021)

The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) (SLCU), is approved by the Bar Council of India to conduct the B.B.A., L.L.B. (Honours) course. The school offers a five-year integrated law program, the successful completion of which will earn the student a B.B.A., L.L.B. degree (Honours) to be awarded by CHRIST (Deemed to be University). In addition to the mandatory courses over the ten semester program, The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has introduced for the benefit of its students numerous other value-added courses and programs aimed at putting the student on par with standard of legal education imparted at the best international universities. In this School of law, knowledge of law is imparted by a teaching - learning process; teaching is supplemented by a variety of skills, such as skills in advocacy, legal writing, research, and management of time. Special emphasis on ethics, life skills and holistic education will empower the students to achieve integrity and look forward to effective contribution to the society.

To create and pro actively generate in depth legal knowledge in the student community so that they can transfer their knowledge acquired to the larger benefits of the society in accordance with professional ethics and values.

The Specialization is designed to serve the inquisitive academic minds to take the field to its logical conclusion. Towards this end, it contains various papers including Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles, Centre-State Relations and Constitutional Governance, Administrative Law, Media Law, Health Law, etc

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO2: Identify and explain the concepts, doctrines, maxims and principles of Law

PO3: Analyse and interpret the law and use it to further clients interests.

PO4: Evaluate Indian Laws as against laws in different jurisdictions and appreciate the competing and the conflicting notions.

PO5: Suggest amendments or modifications to the existing laws to plug loopholes in the law.

PO6: Identify legal issues in the area of specialisation for academic inquiry

PO7: Apply legal reasoning and present valid and logical arguments towards solving the legal issues

PO8: Contribute to academic research and publication in the field of Constitutional and Administrative Law

PO9: Articulate thoughts and communicate effectively

PO10: Train leaders in the field of law and policy-making

PO11: Exhibit academic integrity in all the academic endeavours

PO12: Practice ethical behavior in all engagements

PO13: Create legal awareness

Continues internal assessments for theory course 50%, end semester examination 50%

The paper intends to provide a comparative analysis about the structure of government, legislative process and the role of the judiciary to have a better understanding of the Indian polity.

2.     Distinguish between presidential and parliamentary forms of government including federal and unitary government.

3.     Learn as to how the fundamental rights have evolved overhead a period of time as socio, economic & political necessity in order that people in a given State will lead a peaceful and prosperous life  with others  free from discrimination and exploitation.

4.     Locate and understand the various legislative powers that are vested with the central and state governments under the Indian constitution including the subjects that are listed under schedule 7 as union, state and concurrent list and how the laws can be enacted within their sphere of competence.

5.     To have a comprehensive view of the nature and organisation of the higher judiciary with their roles and limitations under the constitution and also how important the judiciary is in governance perspective

History and rationale for study of comparative public law -

                            Evolution of public law - ancient to modern - distinguished from Private law

                            Concepts of public law - Rule of law - Separation of powers - Sovereignty  

Accountability and liability of state - transparency - right to information - Sovereign immunity - restorative & compensatory justice

Presidential, parliamentary and hybrid systems - distinctive features - comparison and advantages - powers of the president - Prime minister - the parliament - pattern of relationships - Comparative evaluation.

Federal & Unitary form of state - characteristics, differences & advantages - Distribution of powers - legislative, administrative and financial - Legislative process – executive law making - The amendment process

Evolution of fundamental rights- civil rights legislations - equality provisions - approaches to affirmative action.

Organisation of the judiciary - issues of judicial independence - appointment - terms of service and removal - Tribunalisation of justice – an evaluation - Ambit of judicial review - Enforcement of fundamental rights - Public interest litigation.

2. Brandt, E.M.; An Introduction to Constitutional Law; Oxford University Press

3. Bernard Schwartz Commentary on American Constitution

4. Bhagwan Vishnoo, Bhushan Vidya, World Constitutions

5. Cane, Peter; Administrative Law; Oxford University Press

6. Dauglus W.O, Studies in Indian and American Constitutional Law.

7. E.S.Venkataramaiah, Federalism Comparative Study

8. Finer, S.E.; Comparative Government; Penguin Books

9. Godfrey and Blondel, The French Constitution and Government.

10. Jain, M.P.; Indian Constitutional Law; LexisNexis

11. K.C.Wheare, Modern Constitutions.

12. Loughlin, Martin; The Idea of Public Law; Oxford University Press

13. Mason and Beany, American Constitutional law

14. Rodney Brazier, Constitutional Practice.

15. Rotunda and Nowak, Treatise on American Constitution.

16. Singh, M. P.; V.N Shukla’s Constitution of India; Eastern Book Company

17. Tom Ginsburg, Rosalind Dixon, Comparative Constitutional Law

18. Elisabeth Zoller, Introduction to Public Law – a Comparative Study, Brill

2. Brandt, E.M.; An Introduction to Constitutional Law; Oxford University Press

3. Bernard Schwartz Commentary on American Constitution

4. Bhagwan Vishnoo, Bhushan Vidya, World Constitutions

5. Cane, Peter; Administrative Law; Oxford University Press

6. Dauglus W.O, Studies in Indian and American Constitutional Law.

7. E.S.Venkataramaiah, Federalism Comparative Study

8. Finer, S.E.; Comparative Government; Penguin Books

9. Godfrey and Blondel, The French Constitution and Government.

10. Jain, M.P.; Indian Constitutional Law; LexisNexis

11. K.C.Wheare, Modern Constitutions.

12. Loughlin, Martin; The Idea of Public Law; Oxford University Press

13. Mason and Beany, American Constitutional law

14. Rodney Brazier, Constitutional Practice.

15. Rotunda and Nowak, Treatise on American Constitution.

16. Singh, M. P.; V.N Shukla’s Constitution of India; Eastern Book Company

17. Tom Ginsburg, Rosalind Dixon, Comparative Constitutional Law

18. Elisabeth Zoller, Introduction to Public Law – a Comparative Study, Brill

• CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10%

• CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

• CIA III – Research Topic – 10%

• Attendance – 05%

• End Semester Examination – 50%

TOTAL 100%

This paper is designed with a view to educate the pupil about the Constitutional rights, duties and policies of the government underlining the relevant legislations which are having wider ramification on the interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution.

UNIT 1:  INTRODUCTION                                                                                  15 Hrs.

1.1.      Evolution of Fundamental Rights, impact of Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Constitutions of other countries on fundamental rights

1.2.      Concepts of Fundamental Rights, Bill of Rights, Natural rights and Human Rights

1.3.      Preamble of the Constitution and its implication with reference to                                                        Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, and Fundamental Duties

1.4.      Definition of State under Art.12, 13 - Inviolability of Fundamental Rights

1.5.      Doctrine of Waiver, Doctrine of Severability, Doctrine of Eclipse, scope of definition of law under Art.13.

                                                                       15 Hrs.

2.1.         Relationship between Art 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

2.2.         Doctrine of Classification, Doctrine of Arbitrariness, Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation, Wends bury Principle

2.3.         Prohibited grounds for discrimination (Art.15); special provisions relating to women; protective discrimination in favor of Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes; Development of case law

2.4.         Equality of Opportunity in the matters of public employment, reservations in public employment, residence as prerequisite for employment

2.5.         Untouchability, Abolition of Titles

UNIT 3 :RIGHT TO FREEDOM, RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION      15 Hrs.

3.1.         Six fundamental freedoms under Art.19 and reasonable restrictions Art 19 (2) to (6); test to determine the reasonableness of restrictions; whether restriction includes deprivation and prohibition

3.2.         Rights of accused; Doctrine of ex-post -facto law; Doctrine of Double Jeopardy; privilege against self-incrimination.

3.3.         Protection of life and personal liberty; right to education; safeguards against ordinary arrest and preventive detention; right against exploitation.

3.4.         Ambit of religious freedom, cultural and educational rights

3.5.         Right to Constitutional remedies; Fundamental Rights vis-à-vis armed forces.

3.6.         Martial Law and Armed Forces Special Powers Act  

3.7.         Religious and Minority Rights

UNIT 4 :DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES                                                                                                                          15 Hrs.

4.1.         Relative importance of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and Fundamental   Rights

4.2.         Nature of Directive Principles of State Policy, Justifiability of Directive Principles of State Policy

4.3.         Social security and welfare provisions under Directive Principles of State Policy; economic rights

4.4.         Directive Principles of State Policy that were read into Fundamental Rights

4.5.         Fundamental Duties – evolution, relationship between Fundamental Rights and Duties

·       The student is expected to read the relevant case law with critical analysis thereof.

2.     V.N.Shukla , Constitution of India

3.     Subhash C Jain, The Constitution of India

4.     D.D. Basu, Commentaries on Constitutional Law of India, Vol. A to E

5.     M. Hidayatullah (Ed.), Constitution of India

6.     M.P.Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

7.     Subba Rao G C V, Indian Constitutional Law

8.     Pande G S, Constitutional Law of India

9.     Saharay H K, Constitution of India

10.     Pylee M.V, Our Constitution, government & politics

11.     Tope T K, Constitutional Law of India

2.     V.N.Shukla , Constitution of India

3.     Subhash C Jain, The Constitution of India

4.     D.D. Basu, Commentaries on Constitutional Law of India, Vol. A to E

5.     M. Hidayatullah (Ed.), Constitution of India

6.     M.P.Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

7.     Subba Rao G C V, Indian Constitutional Law

8.     Pande G S, Constitutional Law of India

9.     Saharay H K, Constitution of India

10.     Pylee M.V, Our Constitution, government & politics

11.     Tope T K, Constitutional Law of India

·       CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·       CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                 – 25%

·       CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·       Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·       End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

This paper aims at giving the students an insight into the federal structure as envisaged in the Constitution of India and focuses upon educating them about the Legislative, Administrative and Financial relations between the Centre and the States.

UNIT 1: NATURE OF INDIAN POLITY                                                                       7 Hrs.

                                                              (7 Hrs.)

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1.1.      Introduction to the Constitution of India

1.2.      Constitutional law---Constitutionalism

1.3.      Introduction to the concept of Federalism

1.4.      Historical evolution of federal features in India

1.5.      Different forms of Governments-Unitary, Federal and Confederation, their features, merits, de-merits and distinction between them     

1.6.      Nature of Indian Federalism –Dominant features of the Union over the States

1.7.      Judicial Perspective over the Indian federalism

UNIT 2: LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN THE CENTRE AND THE STATES                                                                                                                                            12 Hrs.

Learning Outcome: This UNIT shall give the students an insight into the legislative relations between the Union and   the States.   It shall help the students to understand the principles of interpretation of various lists and the doctrines in relation thereto.

2.1  Doctrine of Territorial Nexus

2.2  Scheme of distribution of legislative powers between Union and States

2.3  Principles of interpretation of lists- Doctrine of Pith and Substance; Doctrine of Colorable Legislation; Doctrine of harmonious construction; Ancillary legislation

2.4  Residuary Powers

2.5  Parliament’s power to legislate on the State List

2.6  Inconsistency between laws passed by Parliament and State legislature

UNIT 3: ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS   BETWEEN THE UNION AND STATES                                                                                                                                                                 10 Hrs.

Learning Outcome: This UNIT aims at making the students understand the administrative relations between the Centre and States in India.

3.1. Distribution of executive powers

3.2. Inter-governmental delegation of powers

3.3. Centre’s directive to State & other Constitutional provisions

3.4. All India services

3.5. Co-operative federalism; disputes relating to waters, Inter-State Council

UNIT 4: FINANCIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES 

                                                                                                                                              12 Hrs.

Learning outcome: This UNIT aims to give the students an insight into the financial relations between the Union and the States in India.  The students shall also be introduced to the role of finance commissions in the Centre- State relationship.  Students will also be introduced to the borrowing powers and cooperative federalism.

4.1. Introduction to Allocation of taxing powers-Central taxes, State Taxes, Concurrent Taxes, No tax outside the tax entries

4.2. Funds-Consolidated and Contingency funds

4.3. Public Accounts

4.4. Tax and Fees

4.5. Restrictions on taxing powers

4.6. Inter-Government Tax immunities

4.7. Tax-sharing

4.8. Grants-Grants-in-lieu; Grants-in-aids; Specific Purpose Grants

4.9. Finance Commissions

4.10. Borrowing Powers

UNIT 5: FREEDOM OF TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE            6 Hrs.

5.1 Introduction to Freedom of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse

5.2 Regulatory and Compensatory Tax

5.3 Restrictions on Freedom of Trade and Commerce – Parliament’s Power to regulate trade and commerce in public interest; States power to regulate trade and commerce; Savings of existing laws

UNIT 6: SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES                               8 Hrs.

Learning Outcome:  This UNIT aims to help the students understand the various                                        provisions in the Constitution with regard to the Services under the Union and the States

6.1  Recruitment and Regulations of Conditions of Services

6.2  Doctrine of Pleasure-Restrictions on Doctrine of Pleasure

6.3  Constitutional Safeguards to Civil Servants

6.4  Public Service commission-Appointment of Member of Public service commission

6.5  Functions of Public Service Commission

UNIT 7: EMERGENCY PROVISIONS                                                                          5 Hrs.

Learning Outcome: This UNIT is aimed at familiarizing the students with the various                                                              emergency provisions in the Constitution of India and the relationship between the

Centre and States during emergency.

7.1  National Emergency

7.2  State Emergency

7.3  Financial Emergency

3.     De JatindraRanjan, Development of Federalism in India, Gauhati :Bani Prakashani,1974

4.     Desai, Justice D.A. Prasad Anirudh, Centre And State Powers Under Indian Federalism

5.     Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap,  The Framing of India’s Constitution- A study & Constitution making since 1950- An Overview

6.     Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, Constitution of India: Review and Reassessment

7.     Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, Indian Constitution-Conflicts and Controversies

8.     Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, Commentary on Constitution of India

9.     Dr.Subhash C. Kashyap, Our Constitution-An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Law, 5^th edition reprint 2014.

10. G.C.V Subbarao, Legislative powers in Indian Constitutional Law.

11.  Glanville Austin, The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a nation, Delhi; Oxford University Press.

12. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India – Vol.I&II
13. K.C.Wheare, Federal Government.
14. K.P. Krishna Shetty, the Law of Union-State Relations and Indian Federalism.

15.  K.Subba Rao, the Indian Federation.

16.  Kabbur, A.S. Centre-State Relations in India, New Delhi: Trust Books, 2004

17.  Keith A.B. , Constitutional History of India

18.  L.M Singhvi, Union-State Relations in India

19.  M.P Jain, Outlines of Indian Legal History.

20.  M.P.Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

21.  M.V Pylee, Constitutional History of India

22.  Monica David, Indian Legal and Constitutional History, 1600-1949, Vimala Publications, 1968.New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications, 1981

23.  O. P. Sharma, Financial Relations Between Centre & States and Local-Self Governments in India

24.  Pal, Chandra Centre-State Relations and Cooperative Federalism, New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publication, 1983

25.  Pande G S, Constitutional law of India

26.  Prasad, Anirudh Centre-State Relations in India, New Delhi:  Deep & Deep Publications,1985.

27.  Pylee M.V Our Constitution government & politics

28.  Rama Jois M, Legal and Constitutional History of India.

29.  Rama Jois, Services under the States, Indian law Institute, New Delhi

30.  Saharay H K, Constitution of India

31.  Samaraditya Pal,India’s Constitution –origins and evolution (Constituent Assembly debates, Lok Sabha debates on constitutional amendments and Supreme Court judgments,2014

32.  Seetalvad’s  Lectures on Constitutional law

33.  Setalvad M.C, Constitutional History of India

34.  Shubh Narayan Singh, Centre state relations in India: major irritants & post-Sarkaria review

35.  Subba Rao G C V Indian Constitutional law

36.  Subbarao’s Lectures on Constitutional law

37.  Telang’s Lectures on Constitutional Law

38.  Tope T K ,Constitutional law of India by Justice Sujata Manohar, Eastern book company

39.  V.D. Sebastian, Indian Federalism: the Legislative Conflict.

1.     Federalism In India, Benjamin N. Schoenfeld, Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/42743497

2.     Federalism : A Conceptual Analysis,  S. A. Paleker,  The Indian Journal Of Political Science, Vol. 67, No. 2 (Apr.- June, 2006), Pp. 303-310,  Indian Political Science Association, Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/41856217

3.     United In Diversity? Asymmetry In Indian Federalism,Louise Tillin, Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/4624781

4.     Coalition Government And Federal System In India, M.G. Khan Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/41855780

5.     The Nature Of Indian Federalism: A Critique, H. M. Rajashekara,Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/2645661

6.     The Indian Union And Emergency Powers, Krishna K. Tummala, Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/1601275

7.     Finance Commission In A Federal Set-Up,Vinod Vyasulu,  Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/4404650

8.     Dr. B. R. Ambedkar And Making Of The Constitution: A Case Study Of Indian Federalism, K. H. Cheluva Raju,Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/41855548

9.     Ramaswamy R. Iyer, Inter-State Water Disputes Act 1956: Difficulties And Solutions, Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/4412360

10.  Federalism And Water Resources, Ramaswamy R. Iyer,Http://Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/4400999

11.  Ga.Akerlof,Centre-Statefiscalrelations In India -Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/29794022‎

12.  H. M. Rajasekhara, The Nature Of Indian Federalism: A Critique -Www.Jstor.Org/Stable/2645661‎

13.  Balveer Arora, India’s Experience With Federalism: Lessons Learnt And Unlearnt, Www.Uni-Bielefeld.De/Midea/Pdf/Balveer.Pdf‎

·       CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·       CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                 – 25%

·       CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·       Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·       End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

The objective of studying of Administrative law is to understand
nature of the administration and the role of law. Earlier, the
functions of the state were so defused and were dealing with sporadic issues such as policing and protection from external aggression.
There is a sea change in the philosophy of governance of the state and
there is a paradigm shift from laissez faire to welfare state. The
welfare state is now to show concern for every issue of the subjects
almost from cradle to grave. It proliferates into every aspect of life.
The three wings of the state established under the Constitution
functions to ensure welfare of the subjects. There is an unprecedented
rise in state intervention in an individual’s (whether citizen or noncitizen)
life. The Executive play a vital role in administration of state.
It is to execute the decisions of the other two wings of the state
besides functioning independently. Therefore, the functions of it have
increased manifold and continue to increase further. Thus, there has
been increase in scope for accumulation of power and functions
which has the tendency to corrupt. On the other hand, the legislature
functions only for a limited period. It has limited its role to perform
formative role and delegate rule making power to the executive.
Further, the executive is to play the role of the judiciary inter alia due
to piling up of cases and technically different matters paving the way
for constitution of special judicial cum administrative bodies called
Tribunals. Thus, there is manifold increase in the affairs of the
executive and the scope for arbitrary and whimsical exercise of
power. But, equally significant is the role of the ensuring
administration of justice even in the parallel systems being developed
in the form of administration besides the traditional institutions. In
this scenario, to ensure the effective functioning of the wings of the
state and other instrumentalities of the executive within the umbrella
of the Constitution there has been evolution of the subject of study
namely, the Administrative Law.
Therefore, administrative law has evolved into a separate branch of
law taking into its fold complex and intricate issues and exercise of
fundamental principles of law and justice. Its rapid growth in the
20th century is regarded as the most significant development in the
field of law. It deals with the adjective form of the legal framework
governing public administration and the principles to control
executive power to avoid arbitrariness.

3. Identify the basic rules and principles followed to render
administrative justice;
4. Examine the reasons and evolution of delegated legislation and the
functioning of the delegated authorities within the ambit of the
power conferred;
5. Examine the functioning of the special bodies constituted as
alternative means for administering justice viz., Administrative
Tribunals, Ombudsman, Lokayukta, Lokpal;
6. Analyse the remedies available against administrative actions;
7. Analyze the working of administration vis-a-vis rights of citizens.

1.1.      Evolution, definition, nature, scope and significance of Administrative Law in various system of governance from ancient to modern.   Development of Administrative law in USA, UK and India, and Droit Administratiff and Conseild’etatin France.

1.2.      Constitutional dimensions of administrative law and its relationship, Role of administrative law in welfare state and relationship between constitutional and administrative law.

1.3.      Rule of law and separation of powers.

1.4.      Classification of power, delegation of legislative power and control.

1.5.      Read Light theory, Green Light theory and Amber light theory.

2.1.         Evolution and significance of principle of Natural justice

2.2.         Right to fair hearing – Audi Alterampartem – Administrative cases – statutory hearing- reasoned decision and its exceptions .:          nemojudex in causa sua -Rule against bias , Kinds of bias and exceptions

2.3.         Administrative Discretionary power – definition, its scope, nature and relevance in the present day context, with the support of right to information Act, 2005.use, misuse, abuse and non-use of discretionary power.

2.4.         Judicial control over Administrative Discretionary power – Retention, Dictation and Abuse of Administrative power.

2.5.         Ombudsman Lokpal and Lokayukta

3.1.         Nature extent and limitation of Administrative action in India. Judicial control over Administrative action- remedies for Administrative wrongs, Writs Remedies.

3.2.         Limits of Judicial review-Locus standi and PIL- Laches-Resjudicata and Doctrine of exhaustion of alternative remedies – Doctrine of Standing and Doctrine of Ripeness

3.3.         Statutory Remedies – General and Specific statutory remedies for administrative action.

3.4.         Administrative process- judicial control- Liabilities and   accountabilities of the states- Administrative Tribunals

1.1.      Governmental Privileges- withholding of documents and evidence-Official Secrets Act,1923. Rebuttal of governmental privileges

1.2.      Governmental Privileges position in England and India. Right to Information Act, 2005, 2019 amendment to RTI Act.

1.3.      Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation and its constitutional dimensions and limitations. Public utility services.

1.4.      Nature and Extent of Doctrine of proportionality and wednesburyprinciple.

1.5.      Doctrine of Public Accountability.

5.1.      Constitutional protection of civil servants, need for protection of civil servants. Lacunae in the protection.

5.2.      Terms and condition of service, tenure of office – the doctrine of pleasure its extent and limitations and exceptions, Administrative Adjudication –Exclusion clause and Administrative Tribunals and Special Court Act – 1979.

5.3.      Nature, Constitution and powers of Public Undertakings and control over them. 

5.4.      Privatization of public corporations and its impact in India on concept of state.

2.       De Smith - Judicial Review of Administrative Action, 6^{th Revised} Edition 2006, Sweet and Maxwell Publication.

3.       Garner’s – Administrative Law, 8^th Edition 1996, Oxford University press

4.       H.W.R. Wade and C.F. Forsyth - Administrative Law, 10^th Edition 2009, Publication-Oxford University Press,New York.

5.       I. P. Massey - Administrative Law, 7^th Edition 2008. Publication-Eastern Book Company, Luck now.

6.       Jain, M.P., Cases and Materials on Indian Administrative Law, Nagpur: Lexis Nexis, India.

7.       M. P. Jain & S. N. Jain, Principles of Administrative Law, Nagpur: Lexis Nexis, India, 2010.

8.       Richard J Pierce & Kenneth Culp Davis, Administrative Law treatise

9.       S. P. Sathe - Administrative Law, 7^th Edition 2006. Lexis Nexis, Butterworth’s Publication.

10.    Subba Rao, G C V, Administrative law

2.     Justice MarkandeyKatju., Administrative law and judicial review of administrative action, http://www.ebcindia.com/lawyer/articles/2005_8_25.htm

3.     Anupa V. Thapliyal, Central Administrative Tribunals and Their Power to Issue Directions, Orders or Writs Under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, http://www.ebc-india.com/lawyer/articles/92v4a4.htm

4.     ShubhamManojKhare, Administrative Discretion & Limitation on Administrative Discretion By Article 14 & 16 of the Indian Constitution, http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1465519

5.     D.Y.Chandrachud,Constitutional and Administrative Law in India, http://scholarship.law.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1142&context=ijli

6.     Prof. S.S. Vishweshwaraiah, Emerging Trends In Administrative Law, http://elearning.vtu.ac.in/P3/CIP71/5.pdf

7.     A. T. Markose, ‘Judicial Control of Administrative Action in India. A Study in Methods.’http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/1337434.pdf?acceptTC=true

8.     Y Pardhasaradhi, Ravinder Kaur, Administrative Reforms for Good Governance, http://socialsciences.in/article/administrative-reforms-good-governance

9.     162^nd Report of the Law Commission on Central Administrative Tribunal, http://lawcommissionofindia.nic.in/101-169/report162.pdf

●       CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

●       CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                 – 25%

●       CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

●       Attendance                                                                            – 05%

●       End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                TOTAL 100%

Public policy and development acquaints students with the actors, institutions, and processes of public policy-making in India. It will also help students to develop the analytical tools necessary to think critically about matters associated with the making and implementation of Indian public policy.

 Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, the students are expected to learn the nature and scope of concept of public policy and development.

1.1.       Significance of policy making & implications on society

1.2.       Policy making process – formulation, adoption implementation and evaluation, Indicators for determining Issues (how widespread a problem, How troublesome, How long a problem, Costliness of the problem, What if the issue is kept off  Public agenda) formulation, adoption implementation and evaluation- [Does the Policy make sense(Quantitative approach and qualitative approach)]

1.3.       Policy Advocacy- Surveying Policy making Landscape(Public officials, Mass Media, Interest Groups, Political Parties, Bureaucracy, Citizens as Individuals and in Small groups, Agenda building In Perspective)

1.4.       Goals underlying policy making - Equity, Efficiency, Welfare, Liberty and SecurityMeans and methods of implementation-( Executive as Implementation Agents, Requirements for Implementation, Conditions for discouraging Implementation, Bureaucrats as Public Policy makers)

1.5.       Domestic Policy v Foreign Policy

 Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, the students are expected to learn the nature and scope of health care policy.

2.1 Public Health Policy – Constitutional and statutory basis

2.2. Coverage of policy – Universal or selective

2.3. Medicare and Medicaid

2.4. Law and public health policy

2.5. Policy reform and evaluation

Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, the students are expected to learn the nature and scope application of energy and environment policy.

3.1.Energy Policy – formulation and implementation

3.2. Energy crisis and protection of Natural resources

3.3. Environmental Policy – Elements, Concept of Development Sustainable development, Brundtland Report on Sustainable Development, Policy Initiatives of the State for development-Urban/Rural Development-73 and 74 Constitutional Amendments.

3.4. Normative structure of environmental policy

3.5. Institutional functions of implementation of Environment policy

 Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, the students are expected to learn the nature and scope of education policy in India.

4.1 Elements of Education Policy 

4.2. Right to education – scope and content

4.3. Adult education and women’s education

4.4. The Right to Education Act – An Appraisal

4.5. Commercialization of education: causes and consequences

 Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, the students are expected to learn the ambit and extent of application of economic and industrial policy.

5.1 Globalization and economic policy

5.2. Globalization and industrial policy

5.3. International Trade Policies and their impact on domestic policies

5.4. Legislative response to economic and trade policy

5.5. Judicial role in evaluation of economic and industrial policies.

5.6. Foreign Direct Investment Policy

5.7. Information Technology Policy

 Deborah Stone, Policy Paradox, The Art of Political Decision Making

2.      J.E. Anderson, Public Policy  Making, Boston Houghton Miffin1990

3.      Michael E. Craft and Scott. R. Furlong., “ Public Policy – Politics analysis and alternatives”

4.      P.H. Applebey, Policy& Administration, Alabama Univ.Press1957

5.      Pankaja  P B, Industrial Policies in India, CLJ

6.      R.K. Sapru, Public Policy, Delhi Sterling 1994

7.      S.S. Nagel, Policy Theory and Policy Evaluation, Concepts Knowledge, Causes & Norms, Delhi, Greenwood Press 1990

8.      T.D. Dror, Understanding Public Policy Englewood’s Cliffs NJ Prentice hall,1984

9.      W. Dunn, Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction, Englewood’s Cliffs NJ Prentice hall, 1984

1.      Deborah Stone, Policy Paradox, The Art of Political Decision Making

2.      J.E. Anderson, Public Policy  Making, Boston Houghton Miffin1990

3.      Michael E. Craft and Scott. R. Furlong., “ Public Policy – Politics analysis and alternatives”

4.      P.H. Applebey, Policy& Administration, Alabama Univ.Press1957

5.      Pankaja  P B, Industrial Policies in India, CLJ

6.      R.K. Sapru, Public Policy, Delhi Sterling 1994

7.      S.S. Nagel, Policy Theory and Policy Evaluation, Concepts Knowledge, Causes & Norms, Delhi, Greenwood Press 1990

8.      T.D. Dror, Understanding Public Policy Englewood’s Cliffs NJ Prentice hall,1984

9.      W. Dunn, Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction, Englewood’s Cliffs NJ Prentice hall, 1984

·         CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                TOTAL 100%

·         CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                TOTAL 100%

About Jurisprudence theories, schools and views of different thinkers

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO JURISPRUDENCE                                                    9 Hrs

1.1         Nature of Jurisprudence

1.2         Schools of Jurisprudence-Natural law, Positivism, Pure science of law, Historical, Sociological, Realism, teleological school

1.3         Evolution and definition of law

1.4          Sources of Law

1.5         The Technique of the law-Classification, Titles, Acts, Events

1.6         Public Law-Law and the State, Criminal law

1.7         The concept of Legal Personality

1.8         Rights  and Duties

1.9         The Concept of Property

1.10      Possession and Ownership

1.11      Law of Procedure

UNIT 2:   THE CONCEPT OF LAW-H.L. A. HART                                                     8 Hrs

2.1  Laws, commands and Orders

2.2  The variety of Laws

2.3  Sovereign and subject

2.4  Law as the Union of Primary and Secondary Rules

2.5  The foundations of a Legal system

2.6  Formalism and Rule Skepticism

2.7  Justice and Morality

2.8  International Law

UNIT 3: TAKING RIGHTS SERIOUSLY-RONALD DWORKIN                                    7 Hrs

3.1  Introduction

3.2  Model Rules I and II

3.3  Hard cases, Constitutional Case

3.4   Justice and Rights

3.5  Taking Rights seriously

3.6  Civil Disobedience

3.7  Reverse discrimination

3.8  Liberty and Moralism; Liberty and Liberalism

UNIT 4: NATURE OF JUDICIAL PROCESS-BENJAMIN CARDOZA               7 Hrs

4.1  Introduction-The Method of Philosophy

4.2  The Methods of History, Tradition and Sociology

4.3  The Method of Sociology, The Judge as a Legislator

4.4  Adherence to Precedent- The Subconscious element in the Judicial Process

UNIT 5: PRECEDENT IN ENGLISH LAW-RUPERT CROSS                                    7 Hrs

5.1  The English Doctrine of Precedent

5.2  Ratio Decendi and Obiter Dictum

5.3  Stare decisis and exceptions to stare decisis

5.4  Precedent as a source of law; Precedent and Judicial Reasoning; Precedent and legal theory

UNIT 6: LAW AND ECONOMICS                                                                                 3 Hrs

6.1  Basics of Law and economics

UNIT 7: SOFT SKILLS                                                                                                      2 Hrs

7.1  Public speaking

7.2  Communication skills-Reading and writing

UNIT 8: INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL RESEARCH                                                 2 Hrs

8.1Basics of legal research

It is said that we are now living in a global neighborhood, which is not yet global village.  This is the result of the so called “globalization” which refers to those processes that tend to create and consolidate a unified economy, a single ecological system, and a complex network of communications that covers the whole globe, even if it doesnot penetrate into every part of it.  We find in every discipline studies under the titles global, globalism and globalization but not much in the discipline of law and now it is entering it also.  The process of globalization has its own impact on every discipline and this paper or course intends to study its influence on the discipline of law. The purpose is to sensitize students of law about implications of the process of globalization on basic principles, concepts and ideas underlying the discipline of law. To name a few the concept of law itself, justice, human rights and legal process.  The thrust is to analyze and evaluate them from a global perspective. 

1.1.Concept of Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, Meaning and definition of globalization, nature, scope and limits of globalization,   Different kinds.

1.2.History and evolution of globalization.

1.3.Causes and consequence of globalization, effect of globalization on economic, social, cultural and political aspects of life in twenty-first century.

1.4.Effect of globalization on law and justice-an introduction

21.Globalization and legal theory, the need for the study of concept of law from a global perspective.

2.2   Basic concepts of law in western legal thought.  A brief analysis of positivist, normative and   realist theories of law in western tradition.

2.3. The concept of justice and its relation to law in Western and Indian Legal thought and    concept of Dharma as a legal tradition.  The relation between law and justice.

2.4. Normative Jurisprudence, the western heritage, classical utilitarianism, Benthamite and modified Benthamite utilitarianism.

2.5. Theories of Justice Rawls and Pogge.

3.1 Globalization and Democracy

3.2. Rule of Law-economic development-political development

3.3. Globalization and Justice

3.4. Globalization and Security

4.1 Human rights theory: Five Perspectives

4.2. Human Rights law as universal-criticism and rhetoric or Rights

4.3. Human Rights and the challenges-pluralist theories and Sen’s challenge

4.4. Human Rights and Southern voice-UpendraBaxi.

5.1 Public and Private International Law governance

5.2. Regulation of International banks and money laundering

5.3. Harmonization of private commercial law-lexmercatoria

5.4. Harmonization of Intellectual Property law

5.5. Jurisdictional Issues in the era of globalization.

2.      Jarrod Wiener – Globalization and the harmonization of law

3.      Michael Goodhart – Democracy as Human Rights – Freedom  and Equality in the age of Globalization

4.      James H Mitelman, The Globalization Syndrome

5.      Manfred B. Steger, Globalization –A very Short introduction-Oxford introductory series.

6.      Thomas Fleiner&Lidija R. BastaFleiner, Constitutional democracy in a multicultural and globalised world, Springer.

7.      William Twining, General Jurisprudence; Understanding Law from a Legal perspective, Cambridge, Cambridge University, 2009

8.      William Twining, Globalization and Legal Theory, New York: Butterworths, 2006.

9.      Boaventura d Sousa Santos, Towards a New Legal Common Sense: Law, Globalization and Emanicipation, London: Butterworths, 2002.

10.  Otto A Bird, The Idea of Justice, New York: Frederick A Praeger, 1968

11.  M.D.A. Freeman, Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence, London: Sweet and Maxwell, 2010

12.  AmartyaSen, The idea of Justice, New Delhi: Allen Lane, 2009.

13.  UpendraBaxi, The Future of Human Rights, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.

14.  Thomas Pogge, Global Justice, Oxford: Blackwell, 2001

15.  B.S. Santos and Cesar A. Rodriquez-Gravito (ed.,) Law and Globalization from below: Towards a Cosmopolitan Legality, New York Cambridge University Press, 2005.  

2.      Jarrod Wiener – Globalization and the harmonization of law

3.      Michael Goodhart – Democracy as Human Rights – Freedom  and Equality in the age of Globalization

4.      James H Mitelman, The Globalization Syndrome

5.      Manfred B. Steger, Globalization –A very Short introduction-Oxford introductory series.

6.      Thomas Fleiner&Lidija R. BastaFleiner, Constitutional democracy in a multicultural and globalised world, Springer.

7.      William Twining, General Jurisprudence; Understanding Law from a Legal perspective, Cambridge, Cambridge University, 2009

8.      William Twining, Globalization and Legal Theory, New York: Butterworths, 2006.

9.      Boaventura d Sousa Santos, Towards a New Legal Common Sense: Law, Globalization and Emanicipation, London: Butterworths, 2002.

10.  Otto A Bird, The Idea of Justice, New York: Frederick A Praeger, 1968

11.  M.D.A. Freeman, Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence, London: Sweet and Maxwell, 2010

12.  AmartyaSen, The idea of Justice, New Delhi: Allen Lane, 2009.

13.  UpendraBaxi, The Future of Human Rights, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.

14.  Thomas Pogge, Global Justice, Oxford: Blackwell, 2001

15.  B.S. Santos and Cesar A. Rodriquez-Gravito (ed.,) Law and Globalization from below: Towards a Cosmopolitan Legality, New York Cambridge University Press, 2005.  

·    CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

Mass communication from the days of printing press has played a very important role in the formation of the public opinion. Advancement in science and technology has changed the scope and dimensions of mass communication. ICT has created digital era for us. While there are definite benefits from these technologies, experience shows that these technologies can be abused to harm the interests of the society. The course aims to provide basic understating of the evolution of mass media and its regulation.

1.1.           Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT students will be able to appreciate the Philosophical justification for the protection of Free speech right.  Further students will be familiarized with freedom of media and allied aspects.

Freedom of speech as a human right – Philosophical justification for the protection of Free speech right – Constitutional guarantee for Free Press – reasonable restrictions on Free speech

1.2.            Media Freedom – boundaries of a free press - Mass media –press, films, radio, television – ownership  patterns – legal issues; Freedom of Information v Free Speech

1.3.            Origins of broadcasting – regulation of press and broadcasting  – censorship of broadcasting media and press – leading cases – Evolution of television as a visual media

1.4.            Impact of films as visual media – censorship of films – judicial view on film censorship – standards of censorship,Role of media in law making process.

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT the student will be familiar with the fundamental aspects of protection of reputation.

Defamation – overview – general framework for defamation law- role of malice – IPC provisions – remedies and damages

2.1.          Decent speech – indecent speech – hate speech – racial speech – obscenity on mass media – regulation and control

2.2.          Libel in press –regulation and control – Slander through Broadcasting audio-video defamation

2.3.          Internet as a platform of free speech – regulation of content on Internet self-regulation v Government regulation

2.4.          Libel and slander in cyberspace – cross border libel/slander – jurisdictional problems – Gutnick v John Doe

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT students would be in a position to appreciate the interface between the freedom of media and privacy rights

Obscenity and pornography  – historical background - Hicklin  Test – contemporary standards in Miller   v California - Child pornography

3.1.          Blasphemy – historical overview- censorship of stage productions – violence - legal regulation of blasphemy

3.2.          Privacy – historical development of private and confidential information – media practices and human rights – photo journalism in public places – child right to privacy 

3.3.          Information privacy and reputation -  personal data protection – abuse of personal information – marketing of personal information- internet privacy

3.4.          Press and Public access to the judicial processes , records, places and meetings – Right to Information Act

3.5.          The role of media as a vigilante- Sting Operations

Learning Outcome: This UNIT enables the students to understand the requisite conceptual as well as statutory provisions pertaining to media, ethics and adjudication.

Copyright issues in mass media – protection for copyrighted work – plagiarism –  pirated music -  remedies for infringement

4.1.          Media and Courts - Report of legal proceedings – trail by media –  sensitive court  reporting  and  human rights contempt of court – procedure and punishment

4.2.          Emerging Trends--Paid News;  Fake News-Freedom v. Regulation;  Fake News-  International Perspective

4.3.          Ethical dilemmas, issues and concerns in mass communication – foundation of ethics- different aspects of journalism’s ethical issues- Reporters privileges and protection of media sources

Extra- judicial regulation of media content – press complaints and editors’ code of practice –Broadcasting standards commission – codes for advertisement standards – Film censorship board – ICANN

2.      Roy L Moore, Mass communication Law and Ethics

3.      Perry Keller, European and International Media Law, Oxford

4.      Sallie Spilsbury, Media Law, Cavendish

5.      Frank Leishmann, Policing and the Media, Lawman

6.      Roger L Sadler, Electronic Media Law, Sage

7.      Sebastian Paul, Forbidden Zones; law and media

8.      Jaya Patil, Mass media: support for rural development

9.      Wayne Overbeck, Major principles of media law.

2.      Roy L Moore, Mass communication Law and Ethics

3.      Perry Keller, European and International Media Law, Oxford

4.      Sallie Spilsbury, Media Law, Cavendish

5.      Frank Leishmann, Policing and the Media, Lawman

6.      Roger L Sadler, Electronic Media Law, Sage

7.      Sebastian Paul, Forbidden Zones; law and media

8.      Jaya Patil, Mass media: support for rural development

9.      Wayne Overbeck, Major principles of media law.

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                TOTAL 100%

The   matters   relating   to   medicine   and   health   are   as   ancient   as human   civilization   itself,   giving   rise   to   many   legal   and   moral issues   of   varying   degree   at   different   stages   of   advancement   in the   sphere   of   medical   science.    The   advancement   in   the   field   of medical   technology,   though   a   boon   to   the   mankind,   has   its own flip   side.   The   invention   of   pre-natal   diagnostic   techniques, transplantation   of   human   organs,   assisted   reproduction techniques   and   other   medical   procedures   have   forced   new   legal challenges.   Medicine   and   health   are   inter-related   aspects. Administration   of   treatment   is   a   joint   endeavour   of   doctors, para-medical   staff,   state   and   private   agencies,   which   calls   for effective   legal   control   to   protect   the   interest   of   medical   and para-medical   professionals   as   well   as   the   patients.  In the light of the above the course is designed and divided into six units and the description of each unit in brief is as follows:

Unit 1 deals with concept of right to health and interrelationship between law and medicine and various issues connected to it.

Unit 2 focuses on the legal framework relating to medicine and health.

Unit 3 describes the legal framework relating to Drugs and Cosmetics.

Unit 4 discusses the laws relating to reproductive health.

Unit 5 explains the right to health of special categories of people, mental health and laws pertaining to it.

Unit 6 explains and examines the modern development relating to health law.

1. Health Law – Meaning and scope;

2. Interplay between Law and Medicine;

3. Right to health and its enforcement, WHO & international conventions on health laws;

4. Health care administration in India;

5. Globalization and the changing dimensions of health laws;

6. Climate change and health; 

7. Forensic medicine – the significance of forensic medicine; 

8. Hippocratic Oath

Policy framework for the right to health;

2.2. NRHM, Universal health insurance scheme;

2.3. The National Medical Commission Act, 2019; 

2.4. Dentists Act, 1948 – Medical Degrees Act, 1916;

2.5. Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulation) Act, 2010; 

2.6. The Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970

3.1 Legal control of drugs and cosmetics;

3.2. Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules;

3.3. Product liability for defective medicine, contractual liability, tortuous liability, liabilities under the English and Indian Consumer Protection Acts, English Medicines Act. 

Right to Reproductive health – Constitutional and Legal issues; 

4.2 The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971; Medical Termination of Pregnancy Rules, 2003; Medial Termination of Pregnancy Regulations 2003; 

4.3 Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994; Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Rules 1990.

5.1. Disabled people: Locomotor disability, hearing impaired, visually impaired, aged people, people suffering from infectious diseases e.g. HIV/ AIDS; Swine flu etc. 

5.2. People suffering from occupational diseases, People subjected to Clinical trial.

5.3. Legal protection of mentally ill persons with special reference to Mental Health Act

6.1. Therapeutic and non-therapeutic research;

6.2. Stem cell research;

6.3. Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994; Transplantation of Human Organs Rules, 1995;

6.4. Bio-ethics; Medical ethics;

6.5. Liability of Doctors for negligence;

1. Cameron, Cecily, and Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel. Clinical Negligence: A Practitioner's Handbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Print.

2. Chaudhri, V. K. Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Allahabad: Dwivedi Law Agency, 2007.

3. Dogra, T. D., and Rudra, AbhijitLyon's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. New Delhi: Delhi Law House, 2005.

4. Herring, Jonathan. Medical Law and Ethics. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.

5. Jackson, Emily. Medical Law. 2nd ed. London: Oxford University, Press, 2010.

6. Kannan, Justice; Mathiharan.Dr. K. A. Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Nagpur: LexisNexis Butterworth Wadhwa, (1920).

7. Lewis, Charles. Clinical Negligence: A Practical Guide. 6th ed. Haywards Heath: Tottel, 2006.

8. Mason, J. K., et al. Mason &Mccall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics. 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.

9. McLean, Sheila. Contemporary Issues in Law, Medicine and Ethics. Aldershot: Dartmouth, 1996.

10. Miola, José. Medical Ethics and Medical Law: A Symbiotic Relationship. Oxford: Hart, 2007.

11. Morgan, Derek. Issues in Medical Law and Ethics. London: Cavendish, 2001.

12. Patnaik, Amrit K., and Mathiharan, K. (Eds). Modi's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Nagpur: LexisNexis Butterworths., 2005.

13. Pattinson, Shaun D. Medical Law and Ethics. 2nd Ed. London: Sweet &Maxwell; Thomson Reuters, 2009.

14. Plomer, Aurora. The Law and Ethics of Medical Research: International Bioethics and Human Rights. London: Cavendish, 2004.

15. Powers, Michael J., and Nigel H. Harris. Clinical Negligence. 3rd ed. London: Edinburgh; Dublin: Butterworths, 2000.

16. Thomson. Medical Law and Ethics (Law Library). Sweet &Maxwel, 2006.

17. Veitch, Kenneth. The Jurisdiction of Medical Law. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2007.

1. Cameron, Cecily, and Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel. Clinical Negligence: A Practitioner's Handbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007. Print.

2. Chaudhri, V. K. Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Allahabad: Dwivedi Law Agency, 2007.

3. Dogra, T. D., and Rudra, AbhijitLyon's Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. New Delhi: Delhi Law House, 2005.

4. Herring, Jonathan. Medical Law and Ethics. Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.

5. Jackson, Emily. Medical Law. 2nd ed. London: Oxford University, Press, 2010.

6. Kannan, Justice; Mathiharan.Dr. K. A. Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Nagpur: LexisNexis Butterworth Wadhwa, (1920).

7. Lewis, Charles. Clinical Negligence: A Practical Guide. 6th ed. Haywards Heath: Tottel, 2006.

8. Mason, J. K., et al. Mason &Mccall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics. 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006.

9. McLean, Sheila. Contemporary Issues in Law, Medicine and Ethics. Aldershot: Dartmouth, 1996.

10. Miola, José. Medical Ethics and Medical Law: A Symbiotic Relationship. Oxford: Hart, 2007.

11. Morgan, Derek. Issues in Medical Law and Ethics. London: Cavendish, 2001.

12. Patnaik, Amrit K., and Mathiharan, K. (Eds). Modi's Textbook of Medical Jurisprudence and Toxicology. Nagpur: LexisNexis Butterworths., 2005.

13. Pattinson, Shaun D. Medical Law and Ethics. 2nd Ed. London: Sweet &Maxwell; Thomson Reuters, 2009.

14. Plomer, Aurora. The Law and Ethics of Medical Research: International Bioethics and Human Rights. London: Cavendish, 2004.

15. Powers, Michael J., and Nigel H. Harris. Clinical Negligence. 3rd ed. London: Edinburgh; Dublin: Butterworths, 2000.

16. Thomson. Medical Law and Ethics (Law Library). Sweet &Maxwel, 2006.

17. Veitch, Kenneth. The Jurisdiction of Medical Law. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2007.

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

With the introduction of the Constitution Seventy third and Seventy fourth amendments, India is moving towards the ideal of direct democracy endowing the local bodies with powers of administration in matters of regional and local importance. This change has added new vistas of Indian democracy and it offers an opportunity to translate the Gandhian concept of Gram Swaraj into practice. Necessarily, a person specializing in administrative law has to be equipped with the knowledge on the working of early systems, the present constitutional scheme, and the legislative powers of the State transferring responsibility to local bodies and on the increasing regulatory and financial powers of the local bodies. The nature of the democratic functioning of these elected bodies and the scope of administrative control as well of the judicial control over them are challenging areas for students of administrative law to evaluate and help formulation of new and pragmatic working methods.

Learning outcome: This UNIT aims at giving the students an insight into the introductory aspects, the historical and philosophical background for the local self –Government.

1.1. Meaning and genesis of democratic decentralization

1.2. History, Growth and Development of Panchayati Raj in India-Lord Rippon’s resolution, Royal commission, BalwantRai Mehta Committee Report

1.3. Gram Swaraj: Gandhian Concept

1.4. Community Development Programme

1.5. Administrative framework

Learning outcome: This UNIT will familiarize the student about the Constitutional scheme for the localself-government.

2.1. Federalism in India and local self government

2.2. Directive Principles of State Policy-Art.40

2.3. 73^rd and 74^th Constitutional Amendments

2.4. Schedules XI and XII of the Constitution

2.5. Second Administrative Reforms Commission

2.6. Sarkaria commission; Punchi commission and local governments

Learning outcome: This UNIT aims at familiarizing the students about the structure, powers and functions of the  rural local self government.

3.1. Gram Sabha- Meaning, importance, functions, meetings, Social Audit, Nyayapanchayat

3.2. Gram Panchayat-Introduction, composition, functions, Sarpanch, Powers and functions of Sarpanch

3.3. Taluk/Block Panchayat-Introduction, Composition, functions, Chairman-powers and functions

3.4. ZillaPanchayat-Introduction, composition, functions

3.5. Financial administration-devolution of financial powers, Composition of State Finance commission

3.6. State Control over PRIs

Learning outcome:

This UNIT aims at giving the student an understanding about the structure, powers and functions of the  urban  local self government

4.1.   Municipal Corporation-Organization and functions; Municipal Council; Mayor-functions and powers; committees-wards committees, district planning committee, Metropolitan planning committee;  Municipal commissioner-appointment, tenure, powers and functions

4.2.   Cantonment Boards

4.3.   Special purpose urban development agencies

4.4.   Municipal finance

4.5.  State control and supervision 

Learning outcome: This UNIT aims at addressing the issues of decentralization and grass- root planning of the localself-government.

5.1. Planning for rural development-Planning machinery at the National and State Levels

5.2.  Role of Panchayat Raj institutions in planning

5.3. Panchayati Raj and Rural Development

Learning outcome: This UNIT will give an insight into the modern dimensions of local self government.

6.1.Panchayats and NGOs

6.2. Panchayati Raj in Tribal Sub-plan Areas

6.3. Right to Information and Panchayati Raj

6.4. Women Empowerment and Panchayat Raj institutions

6.5. Reservation and Local governments

2.      De Smith, Judicial Review of Administrative Action (1995)

3.      Dicey, Introduction to the Law of the Constitution,

4.      Friedman, The State and the Rule of Law in a Mixed Economy

5.      Indian Law Institute, Government Regulation of Private

6.      Ivor Jennings, Law and the Constitution

7.      Jain & Jain, Principles of Administrative Law (1986), Tripathi, Bombay

8.      Joshi, R.P., Narwani, G.S., Panchayat Raj in India: Emerging Trends across the States ( Rawat Publications), Hyderabad, 2011

9.      Khanna, B.S: Panchayati Raj in India- National Perspectives and State Studies (Deep and Deep Publications), New Delhi, 1994.

10.  M. Venketarangaiya& M. Pattabhiram, Local Government in India (1969) Allied, New Delhi

11.  Neville L. Brown and J.F. Garner, French Administrative Law

12.  RadhakumudMookerji, Local Government in Ancient India (1985), Daya Publishing Delhi.

13.  Schwartz & Wade, Legal Control of Government

14.  Sivaramakrishnan, K.C., Courts, Panchayats and Nagapalikas (Academic Foundation), 2009.

15.    W. Thornhill (ed.), the Growth and Reform of English Local Self-government (1971), Weidenfeld andNierlson, London.

2.      De Smith, Judicial Review of Administrative Action (1995)

3.      Dicey, Introduction to the Law of the Constitution,

4.      Friedman, The State and the Rule of Law in a Mixed Economy

5.      Indian Law Institute, Government Regulation of Private

6.      Ivor Jennings, Law and the Constitution

7.      Jain & Jain, Principles of Administrative Law (1986), Tripathi, Bombay

8.      Joshi, R.P., Narwani, G.S., Panchayat Raj in India: Emerging Trends across the States ( Rawat Publications), Hyderabad, 2011

9.      Khanna, B.S: Panchayati Raj in India- National Perspectives and State Studies (Deep and Deep Publications), New Delhi, 1994.

10.  M. Venketarangaiya& M. Pattabhiram, Local Government in India (1969) Allied, New Delhi

11.  Neville L. Brown and J.F. Garner, French Administrative Law

12.  RadhakumudMookerji, Local Government in Ancient India (1985), Daya Publishing Delhi.

13.  Schwartz & Wade, Legal Control of Government

14.  Sivaramakrishnan, K.C., Courts, Panchayats and Nagapalikas (Academic Foundation), 2009.

15.    W. Thornhill (ed.), the Growth and Reform of English Local Self-government (1971), Weidenfeld andNierlson, London.

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

To implement and evaluate an innovative approach to a law seminar course intended to develop students' presentation skills and encourage them to think critically about contemporary legal issues. Further, the objectives of this course are to enhance verbal and written presentation skills of students and to develop analytical skills as students learn about sides of a contemporary issue in legal practice. The students also enhance their skills in providing peer evaluations Specific School curricular competencies addressed by the course are: (1) maintain professional competence by identifying and analyzing emerging issues; and (2) participate in self-learning and professional development

At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with good writing, analytical and   presentation skills

At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with good writing, analytical and   presentation skills on contemporary issues.

Student will be able to understand the core of case laws 

Students will indulge themselves in Legal awareness camps

To equip the students to teach UG law students and make them understand art of preparing for the classes. This course is in continuation of the Practical -II

 Students will be assigned a topic from UG courses and they have to prepare and teach the UG students in classroom. Students are required to research and prepare teaching report and notes for the class. Students have to make their presentations before the panel constituted for the purpose before engaging a UG class. Students are required to prepare for the UG class under the guidance of a Teacher. Students have to engage 10 sessions to satisfy the requirement of this course.

This course intends to enhance the legal research skills among students. Students would be able to appreciate the nuances of legal research by discussions outlined in Unit I of the syllabus with basics of legal research. Unit II deals with Research problem, hypothesis, Research design and sampling. Unit III deals with Research Methods and tools. Unit IV deals with Tabulation, analysis, interpretation and Report Writing. Unit V deals with Legal Writing.

UNIT 1:         BASICS OF LEGAL RESEARCH                                                     12 Hrs.

a.          Meaning, objectives of legal research

b.          Characteristics of scientific method – applicability of scientific method

c.          Kinds of Research

d.         Concepts and constructs- relationship between theory and fact

e.          Stages of Research Process

UNIT 2:         RESEARCH PROBLEM, HYPOTHESIS, RESEARCH DESIGN, SAMPLING                                                                                                                    12Hrs.

2.1       Research Problem – Definition, Determination, Sources of Data

2.2       Hypothesis – Meaning and definitions, Characteristics, Research Questions and Hypothesis

2.3       Research Design – Meaning and essentials of Research Design, Forms of Research Design, and major steps

2.4       Testing of Hypothesis

2.5       Sampling techniques – definition, basic assumptions, classifications

UNIT 3: RESEARCH METHODS AND TOOLS                                                        12 Hrs.

3.1.         Social and legal survey

3.2.         Case Study method

3.3.         Jurimetrics

3.4.         Interview, Questionnaire and Schedule

3.5.         Observation  -Hawthorne effect / observation bias

3.6.         Doctrinal and Non doctrinal /Empirical Methods of Research

UNIT 4: TABULATION, ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION, AND REPORT WRITING

                                                                                                                                           12 Hrs.

4.1       Classification and Tabulation of Data

4.2       Analysis and interpretation of Data

4.3       Use of Statistical methods and computers in legal research

4.4       Reporting and Methods of Citations

4.5       Ethics in research and Plagiarism

4.6       Research Reports- Case Comment, Articles, Dissertation, Thesis

UNIT 5: LEGAL WRITING                                                                                  12 Hrs.

5.1       Foundations of writing

5.2       Transmittal letter, client opinion letter and e-mail correspondence

5.3       Pleadings

5.4       Office memo

5.5       Memorandum of Law

5.6       Appellate brief

5.7       Legislative Research and Legislative Drafting; Preparation of draft Bill

2.          Baxi, Upendra, ‘Socio-Legal Research in India–A Program Schriff, ICSSR, Occasional Monograph, 1975.

3.          Carol M Bast, Foundations of Legal Research and Writing

4.          Cohen, Morris L., ‘Legal Research’, Minnesota, West Publishing Co. 1985.

5.          Dawson, Catherine, 2002, Practical Research Methods, New Delhi, UBS

6.          Erwin C. Surrency, B.Fielf and J. Crea, A Guide to Legal Research (1959)

7.          Ghosh, B.N., ‘Scientific Method and Social Research’, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1984.

8.          Goode and Hatt, ‘Methods in Social Research’, Singapore, Mc. Graw Hill Book Co., 1985 (reprint).

9.          H.M.Hyman, Interviewing in Social Research (1965)

10.       Harvard Law Review Association, Uniform System of Citations.

11.       High Brayal, Nigel Dunean and Richard Crimes, Clinical Legal Education: Active Learning in your Law School, (1998) Blackstone Press Limited,London.

12.       ILI Publication, Legal Research and Methodology

13.       Johari J.C. (ed.), ‘Introduction to the Method of Social Sciences’, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1988.

14.       Kothari C.K., ‘Research Methodology: Method and Techniques’, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1980.

15.       Kothari, C.R., 1985, Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern Limited.

16.       Kumar, Ranjit, 2005, Research Methodology-A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, (2nd.ed.), Singapore, Pearson Education.

17.       Whitney, F.L, The elements of Research.

18.       Legal Research Methodology Indian Case Laws, www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/india_legal_research.htm

19.       M.O.Price, H.Bitner and Bysiewiez, Effective Legal Research (1978)

20.       Morris L. Cohan, Legal Research in Nutshell, (1996), West Publishing Co.

21.       N.R. Madhava Menon, (ed.) A Handbook of Clinical Legal Education, (1998) Eastern Book Company, Luck now.

22.       Ne, The art of Asking Question (1965)

23.       Pauline V. Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research, (1962)

24.       Payne, The Art of Asking Questions (1965)

25.       S.K. Verma and M. Afzal Wani (Eds.) Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law Institute (2001) 2^nd Edition.

26.       S.K.Agrawal (Ed.), Legal Education in India (1973), Tripathi, Bombay.

27.       Stone, Julius, ‘Legal System and Lawyer’s Reasoning’, Sydney, Maitland Publications, 1968.

28.       William J. Grade and Paul K. Hatt, Methods in School Research, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company London.

29.       Dr. Tewari H N, Legal Research Methodology

30.       Ranjit Kumar Research methodology: a step by-self guide for beginners

31.       Krishna Swami O R Methodology of research in social sciences

32.       Dr. Tewari H N Legal Research Methodology

33.       Joseph Gibaldi MLA handbook for writers of research papers

34.       Myneni S R Legal research methodology

35.       AnwarulYagin Legal research and writing methods

LINKS:

1.          The Legal Information Institute, www.law.cornell.edu

2.          FindLaw, www.findlaw.com

3.          WashLaw: Legal Research on the Web, www.washlaw.edu

4.          The American Bar Association’s Public Resources page, www.abanet.org/public.html

5.          HierosGamos, www.hg.org

6.          Public Library of Law, www.plol.org

7.          LexisOne, www.lexisone.com

ARTICLES:

1.          How to Research a Legal Problem –American Association of Law Libraries, see www.aallnet.org/sis/lisp

2.          A Guide to India's Legal Research and Legal System - www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/india_legal_research.htm

3.          Legal Research Methodology- Indian Case Laws-http://indiancaselaws.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/legal-research-methodology1.pdf

4.          Research Methodology - http://www.newagepublishers.com/samplechapter/000896.pdf

5.          A Guide to India’s Legal Research and Legal System-http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/india_legal_research.htm

6.          Sarah E. Valentine- Legal Research as a Fundamental Skill http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1537871

7.          How to Research a Legal Problem, http://www.aallnet.org/mm/Publications/products/How-To-Research-A-Legal-Problem

·       Assignment – submission of Literature Review & Viva              – 20%

·       Presentations: Statement of problem, research

questions, research methodology                                                  – 20%

·       Submission of Records                                                                    – 15%

·       Publication of Research paper in a UGC listed                           – 30%

Journals

·       Attendance                                                                                       - 05%

·       Viva                                                                                                    - 10% 

                                                                                                            TOTAL 100%

This course is designed to test the research prowess of the students and their analytical skills. It is aimed at enabling the students to hone their skills as a researcher that would be of immense help to them in their career.

Students are required to select their dissertation topic at the beginning of the academic year (1^stSemester) and register with a faculty member for Guidance.

Dissertation work carries 100 marks in total and research report has to be submitted before the commencement of the examination of 2^nd Semester.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY: Lectures, Discussion, Library visit, etc., according to the requirements of the students.

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2.      Submission of Progress Report –              15 %

3.      Research Report –                                        60 %

4.      Viva -                                                                         10 %

                                                                        TOTAL 100%