SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY

Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat

(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
LL.B. (CBCS) Sem. 3

Programme Outcome Legum Baccalaureus or LLB is a three-year Bachelor of Law degree that is offered to aspirants by many renowned colleges in
(PO) - For LL.B. India. However, candidates can pursue this law course only if they possess a graduation degree. The three-year LLB course offered
Programme at all law colleges of India is regulated and closely supervised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The three-year law course is structured in such a way that the curriculum is divided into six semesters. Candidates are awarded the
degree only when they complete all the semesters of this three-year LLB course. As part of an LLB degree offered at most popular
law colleges in India, candidates need to take part in regular theory classes, moot courts, internships as well as tutorial work.

Programme Outcome (PO) – PO1 Explore and explain the substantial & amp; procedural laws in which they are made/ drafted and how students
For LL.B. Semester - I think and understand the legislative setup.
PO2 Interpret And Analyze the legal and social problems and work towards finding solutions to the problems by
application of laws and regulations.
PO3 Inculcate values of Rights and Duties, and transfer these values to real-life through legal and judicial process for
promoting community welfare.
PO4 Apply ethical principles and commit to legal professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of the established
legal practices.
PO5 Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in
the broader context of legal change.
PO6 Acquisition of advance knowledge in the specific chosen area of specialization.
PO7 Interpretation and analyzing the legal and social problems and working towards the redressal of such problems
by application of laws and regulations in force.
PO8 The inclusion of practical component in the field of teaching learning, students learn to collect empirical data,
analyse it by application of law which intern helps strengthen their field of research.
PO9 Judicial Service Or Judiciary- The Program Helps The Learner To Get Trained To Serve The Third Wing Of
The Government Which Is The Judiciary.
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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
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Programme Specific Outcome PSO1 Should be able to Demonstrate understanding of substantive and procedural law sufficient to enter the legal
(PSO) – For LL.B. Semester - profession and professions in which legal knowledge is an advantage.
III
PSO2 Should be able to associate the learning from the courses related to Law and Management
PSO3 Should have the capability to understand the laws at national and global level and to solve the client’s problem.
PSO4 Should able to posses the skills to communicate in both oral and written forms and ability to formulate legal
problems and using appropriate concepts and methods to solve them.
PSO5 Should able to use skills in specific areas (e.g. Criminal, industrial-organizational, clinical, counselling, social,
community).
PSO6 Should able to analyze social problems and understanding social dynamics.
PSO7 Should be able to Gather and interpret relevant facts and conduct legal research.
PSO8 Should be able to subject facilitates the student to understand the ingredients of an offence which is made
punishable under the provisions of the law and the general defences that can also be taken in order to prevent
such an offence..
PSO9 Should be able to encouraging the analysis of legal problems from an objective point of view and work towards
finding solutions to the problems by application of laws and regulations.

To Pass The passing minimum for End Term University Examination for each course/subject shall be 40%. However, the passing criteria for End
Term University Examination for all the courses of a semester shall be 50 % in the aggregate. If a candidate fails to obtain aggregate 50% of
marks for all the courses of a semester his/her marks for any course/subject, (where 50 % or more marks are obtained shall be carried
forwarded in the next examination. For the award of grade, calculation of CGPA and award of degree the candidate must score a minimum
SGPA of 5.0 in each semester separately. For final (Sixth) Semester University Examination, a Candidate is required to submit written
assignments (Journals) & appear for University Viva-Voce as per the requirement of the Bar Council of India – Legal Education Rules,
2008. The Sardar Patel University will frame appropriate rules for the evaluation of the Journals. A candidate aggrieved by the results can
apply for rechecking of marks only in the End Term University Examination. The provision of re-assessment of courses (Maximum 3
courses in a semester) shall be permissible each and every semester. However, the reassessment of marks of journals of clinical
papers/courses sent by the college and viva-voce taken by the University in the Fifth and sixth semester shall not be permissible.
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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

LL.B (CBCS) SEMESTER-III

Course Type Course Code Name of the Subject Theory/ Credit Exam Component of Marks
Practical Duration in
Internal External Total
Hours
Total Total Total
UL03CLLB51 FAMILY LAW-1 T 4 3 12/30 28/70 40/100
UL03CLLB52 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW T 4 3 12/30 28/70 40/100
Core Course UL03CLLB53 LABOUR AND INDUSTRIAL LAW-1 T 4 3 12/30 28/70 40/100
UL03CLLB54 PRINCIPLE OF TAXATION LAW T 4 3 12/30 28/70 40/100
Elective UL03ELLB51 INTERPRETATION OF STATUTE T 4 3 12/30 28/70 40/100
Course
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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Degree of Bachelor of Law, LL.B (CBCS)

Semester: III
Subject: Family Law-I

Course Code Title of the

UL03CLLB51 Course
Family Law-I
Total Credits Hours per
4
of the Course Week

Course 1. Family Law is the branch of law, which touches each and every
Objectives: individual of the society. It governs an integral part of the life of the
individual.
2. In India we have a strange spectacle of personal laws. They owe their
diversity to their varied origin, distinct principles and the bulk of substantive
law itself.
3. The personal laws play a vital role in governing the conflicting interest of the
individuals. In India in personal matters there is no national or regional law.
Personal law of a person is not determined by his domicile or his nationality but by
his membership of the community to which he belongs.

Course Content

Unit Description Weightage*

(%)

1. 1.1 The Concept of Family and Development of Family System

1.2 Sources and Branches of Hindu & Muslim Law 25%
1.3 Schools of Hindu Law & Muslim Law
1.4 Uniform Civil Code (Constitution)
1.5 Damdupat & Benami Transaction

2. 2.1 Concept of Marriage 25%

2.2 Condition of Valid marriage under Hindu law
2.3 Concept of Divorce
2.3.1 Divorce under Hindu law
2.3.2 Divorce under Muslim law
2.3.3 Divorce Christian & Parsi Act

3. 3.1 Restitution of Conjugal right & judicial Separation Under Hindu 25%
Family Law
3.2 Dowry Prohibition Act
3.3 Dower Under Muslim Law
3.4 Maintenance
3.5 Custody of Children

4. 4.1 Special Marriage Act 1954 25%

4.2 Christian Marriage Act 1872

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4.3 Paternity and Legitimacy

4.4 Remarriage under various Family law
4.5 Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act 1956

PSDA (Professional Skill Development Activities)

• Field Study
• Visit to Family Court
• Family Counseling

Teaching- • Lecture Method

Learning • Power Point Presentation(including audio/video)
Methodology • Group Discussion
• Case study

Evaluation Pattern

Sr. Details of the Evaluation Weightage

No.

1. Internal Written / Practical Examination (As per CBCS R.6.8.3) 15%

2. Internal Continuous Assessment in the form of Practical, Viva-voce, 15%

Quizzes, Seminars, Assignments, Attendance (As per CBCS R.6.8.3)

3. University Examination 70%

Course Outcomes: Having completed this course, the learner will be able to

1. Study of Family Law is Unique. It is not like the rest of the civil laws. It lacks
uniformity in application

2. It covers an enormous area of domestic relations such as marriage, matrimonial

remedies, legitimacy of children, custody, guardianship, etc. so because of compulsion
the sheer bulk of Family Law in divided into two as family Law-I and family Law-II

3. The rules relating to marriage, matrimonial remedies, legitimacy of children, custody,

guardianship, adoption is of immense importance as it involves the sensitive relationship
between individuals in the society.

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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Suggested References:

Sr. References
No.

1. Hindu Law Basant K. Sharma

2. Hindu Law Dr. Tahir Mehmood

3. Hindu Law & Usage Myneni

4. Introduction of modern Hindu Law Derrett

5. Hindu Law Mulla

6. Family Law Paras Diwan

7. Modern Hindu Law Paras Diwan

8. Hindu Law Agrawal R D

9. Modern Hindu Law Dr. U.P.D.Kesari

On-line resources to be used if available as reference material

On-line Resources- Swayam, Edx, Coursera

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 SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Degree of Bachelor of Law, LL.B (CBCS)

Semester: III
Subject: Administrative Law

Course Code Title of the

UL03CLLB52 Administrative Law
Course
Total Credits Hours per
4
of the Course Week

Course Administrative Law is one of the significant subjects of law which

Objectives: sometimes called regulatory or public law and is derived from the executive
branch of government. It deals with the law relating to administration and
deals with modern legal practices and systems of government. The objective
of the course is to examine the practical and legal foundation of the modern
administrative state. The main goal of administrative law is to protect the
interests of the public as it interacts with government. Administrative law
has the following objectives.
1. To develop student’s fundamental understanding of Law,
Administrative Law and the scope of law.
2. To prepare students in the context of how to create their own
presence felt in the law after completing the programme.
3. To develop understanding of students regarding law for their own
law practice and profession.
4. To develop legal service orientation amongst the students, as it is
highly significant in the field of law.

Course Content

Unit Description Weightage*

(%)

1. 1.1 Evaluation, nature ,scope of administrative law 25%

1.2 Development and growth of administrative law
1.3 Sources of administrative law
1.4 Difference between English & Indian Administrative Law
1.5 Constitutional law & Administration law
1.6 Rule of law
1.7 Droit Administrative
1.8 Separation of power, Classification of administrative law

2. 2.1 Delegated legislation, meaning ,growth ,classification and 25%

necessity
2.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of delegated legislation
2.3 Which function can be delegated and which cannot be delegated
2.4 Condition legislation, sub delegation and administrative
Instructions
2.5 Judicial ,Legislative and Other control over delegated
Legislation
2.6 Administrative tribunals defined, growth, features, Examples

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(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
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and how it differ from court of law

3. 3.1 Rule of Natural Justice 25%

3.2 Administrative Discretion need and Limitation
3.3 Judicial Review
3.4 Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High Court , kinds of
writ
3.4.1Public Interest Litigation and Locus Standi
3.4.2 Revision and appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and High
Court

4. 4.1 Liability of government in tort and contract 25%

4.2 Public Corporation, Legal Status, characteristics,
Classification ,rights and duties ,liability and control
4.3 Tribunal
4.4 Ombudsman , Lokpal and Lokayukta
4.5 Public Service Commission in India

PSDA[Professional Skill Development Activities]

• Application to the various tribunal ,government authorities ,and agencies
• Application for filing Public Interest Litigation
• Visit to Public service commission office & State public service commission
office.
• Draft Writ petition

Teaching- • Lecture Method

Learning • Seminar Method
Methodology • Power Point Presentation(including audio/video)
• Group Discussion
• Case Study
• Expert Talk

Evaluation Pattern

Sr. Details of the Evaluation Weightage

No.

1. Internal Written / Practical Examination (As per CBCS R.6.8.3) 15%

2. Internal Continuous Assessment in the form of Practical, Viva-voce, 15%

Quizzes, Seminars, Assignments, Attendance (As per CBCS R.6.8.3)

3. University Examination 70%

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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Course Outcomes: Having completed this course, the learner will be able to

1. To understand the meaning of Administrative Law, to describe delegated legislation and

quasi legislation, to discuss the concept and components of natural justice.

2. To understand the difference between Constitutional Law and Administration Law

3. To understand the grounds on which judiciary may review administrative actions and
explain the related doctrine in detail.

4. To understand anddiscuss the importance of Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and

High Court and PIL.

5. To understand and discuss the Role of Ombudsman, Lokpal and Lokayukta in today’s
era.

Suggested References:

Sr. References
No.

1. Administrative Law – M. P. Jain & S. N. Jain

2. Administrative Law – C K Thakar

3. Administrative Law – Garner

4. Administrative Law – Paras Diwan

5. Administrative Law – K. Rj

6. Administrative Law – Devendrasing

On-line resources to be used if available as reference material

On-line Resources

Swayam ,SSC Online, Coursera

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 SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Degree of Bachelor of Law, LL.B (CBCS)

Semester: III
Subject: Labour & Industrial Law -1

Course Code Title of the

UL03CLLB53 Labour & Industrial Law -1
Course
Total Credits Hours per
4
of the Course Week

Course 1. To develop students’ fundamental understanding of Labour Law

Objectives: with different Legislation.
2. To know about the growth of industrial jurisprudence can
significantly be noticed not only from increase in labour and
industrial legislations but also from a large number of industrial
law issues decided by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
3. To develop understanding of students regarding to look into the
all-important provisions of health, safety and welfare provisions
for workers in factories that have assumed centre-stage in the
wake of Globalization.
4. To develop understanding of students for the significant aspect of
the lives of labour,i.e., the need and provision for insurance,
concept of payment of wages, collective bargaining process of
workers and the rights and immunities of trade unionists.

Course Content

Uni Description Weightage*

t (%)

1. The Gujarat Industrial Relation Act 1946 25%

2. The Industrial Dispute Act 25%

3. Factories Act 25%

4. 4.1 - The Trade Union Act 25%

4.2 - Employees State Insurance Act

PSDA[Professional Skill Development Activities]

• Case analysis
• Visit to factories
• Visit to various authorities
• Document preparation for registration Trade Union
• Interactions with Trade Unions

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(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Teaching- • Lecture Method

Learning • Power Point Presentation(including audio/video)
Methodology • Group Discussion
• Team Exercise

Evaluation Pattern

Sr. Details of the Evaluation Weightage

No.

1. Internal Written / Practical Examination (As per CBCS R.6.8.3) 15%

2. Internal Continuous Assessment in the form of Practical, Viva-voce, 15%

Quizzes, Seminars, Assignments, Attendance (As per CBCS R.6.8.3)

3. University Examination 70%

Course Outcomes: Having completed this course, the learner will be able to

1. It makes the students to understand the ID Act, 1947, in resolution of industrial disputes
as a means to ensure industrial activities and peace.

2. Students would get, after studying this course, a comprehensive idea about the different
legislation like, The Gujarat Industrial Relation Act 1946, The Industrial Dispute Act,
Factories Act, The Trade Union Act, and Employees State Insurance Act.

3. After the study of the course Students would get, a comprehensive idea about the
paramount of standing orders and domestic inquiry goaded by the principles of natural
justice as an effective tool of ensuring workers' well-being.

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Suggested References:

Sr. References
No.

1. Bare Acts:
1. Employees State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2010
2. Factories Act, 1948
3. Industrial Dispute Act, 1947

2. Reference books:
1. Labour law - S.K.Malik
2. Labour and Industrial law -P.L.Malik
3. Labour laws -Chaturvedi S.M
4. Labour and Industrial laws -Goswami V.G
5. Labour and Industrial laws -S.K.Puri
6. Labour and Industrial laws -Minu Paul
7. Labour and Industrial laws -K.M.Palla
8. Labour and Industrial laws -Dr.S.K.Puri

On-line resources to be used if available as reference material

On-line Resources: Swayam, SCC online

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 SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY
Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Degree of Bachelor of Law, LL.B (CBCS)

Semester: III
SUBJECT: Principles of Taxation Law

Course Code Title of the

UL03CLLB54 Principles of Taxation Law
Course
Total Credits Hours per
4
of the Course Week

Course Tax law has the potential to directly impact people, businesses, and their
Objectives: reputations. As such, tax lawyers have the potential to advise their clients in
such a way as to understand and achieve their best interests. So while it may
seem like crunching numbers, it’s much more than that.

-The objectives of this programme is to make aware all the students with the
tax structure of India and how can as a tax lawyers best planning of income
can be done.
-To understand the concept of Taxation, heads of income, including foreign
income assessment procedures, adjudication and settlement of tax disputes
are the focus points of study in this course.

Course Content

Unit Description Weightage*

(%)

General Perspective:- 25%

1 1.1 Basis Concept of Tax, why tax levied?
1.2 Components of Income Tax Law, Concept of Income and Total
Income, Interpretation of tax law, Principles of a good tax system, Tax
unit; tax base, Evasion and avoidance of tax,
1.3 Important definition in Income Tax Act,1961 –
- Assessee, Assessment, Person, Individual, HUF, Income, India,
Manufacture, Previous Year, Assessment Year
1.4 Residential Status and Scope of Total Income
1.5 Income Which Do Not form Part of Total Income

2 Income Tax:- 25%

2.1 Salary- Its definition, place of accrual of salary,
Basis of Charge ,Advance Salary, Arrear Salary,
Pension, Allowance, Perquisites, Deductions from
salary
2.2 Income from House Property
2.3 Profit and Gain of Business or Profession
2.4 Capital Gain
2.5 Income From Other Source
2.6 Income Tax Authorities:-
2.06.1 Authorities Power and functions

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2.06.2 Offences and penal sanctions

2.06.3 Settlement of grievances

Other Tax Laws:- 25%

3 3.1 Aggregation of Income, Set-off and Carry Forward of Losses
3.2 Deductions from Gross Total Income and Computation of Total
Income
3.3 Procedure of Assessment
3.4 Income Tax Authorities
3.5 Penalty and Prosecutions

4 Goods and Services Tax(GST) 25%

4.1.1 Central GST Act, 2017
4.1.2 Gujarat GST Act, 2017

PSDA [Professional Skill Development Activities]

• Tax planning
• Case analysis & discussions on various areas if taxation law
• Practical learning about filing of tax return
• Preparation of documents for GST Registration
• Visit to Office of the state goods and service Council
Secretariat
• Students can gain practical Knowledge if they go for ONE- or
TWO-months Internship with Practicing Chartered Accountants
or with Tax Advocates. For the Income Tax Internship
Preferable months of training would be JANUARY to March
and July to October. For Goods and Services: GST Tax
Students can do internships at any time during the year.

Teaching- • Lecture Method

Learning • Power Point Presentation(including audio/video)
Methodology • Group Discussion
• Role Play
• Team Exercise
• Case study
• Expert Talk

• Students should prepare notes or Student bulletin of the week for

recent changes in the week.

Evaluation Pattern

Sr. Details of the Evaluation Weightage

No.

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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

1. Internal Written / Practical Examination (As per CBCS R.6.8.3) 15%

2. Internal Continuous Assessment in the form of Practical, Viva-voce, 15%

Quizzes, Seminars, Assignments, Attendance (As per CBCS R.6.8.3)

3. University Examination 70%

Course Outcomes: Having completed this course, the learner will be able to

1. • Introduction of tax slab and difference between direct and indirect taxes

2. • To give understanding of various heads of income under taxation law

3. • To demonstrate the knowledge of past other tax laws which were removed in India

Suggested References:

Sr. References
No.

1. Text books:
• Dutta on the Income Tax Law
• Law of Income Tax in India - V.S. Sundaram
• Taxman’s Direct Taxes Law and Practice

2. Reference books:
• Law of Income Tax - Kailash Rai
• Income Tax Act,1961 - O.C.Tandon
• Mukesh M. Patel “Practical Tax Planning and Ready Reckoner” (It is in Gujrati
Language)
• Dr. Vinod K. Singhania “Direct Taxes Ready Reckoner” or VG. Mehta’s
“Income tax Ready Reckoner. FOR GST: GST Ready Reckoner by V.S.Datey.
(All in English)

On-line resources to be used if available as reference material

On-line Resources:

Swayam, Edx, Coursera

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Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
(Reaccredited with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC (CGPA 3.25)
Syllabus with effect from the Academic Year 2022-2023

Degree of Bachelor of Law, LL.B (CBCS)

Semester: III
Subject: Interpretation of Statute

Course Code Title of the

UL03ELLB51 Interpretation of Statute
Course
Total Credits Hours per
4
of the Course Week

Course 1. To provide the knowledge of Interpretation of any particular

Objectives: Law.
2. To give the knowledge how the Statute can be interpreted in
different cases and in different circumstances?
3. To know the rules and regulations regarding interpretation.
4. How Internal and External Aids becomes useful in
interpretation.
5. To know the main Object of Law and accordingly made
interpretation.
6. To get the Justice, remedy properly.

Course Content

Unit Description Weightage*

(%)

1. 1.1 Meaning of the term “Statute” 25%

1.2 Commencement, Operation and repeal of statute
1.3 Purpose and importance of Interpretation of statute
1.4 Meaning : Interpretation and Construction
1.5.1 Primary Rules, Literal Rules, Golden Rules
1.5.2 Mischief Rule (Rule in Hydon’s Case)
1.5.3 Rule of Harmonious Construction
1.5.4 Secondary Rules: Noscitur a sociis, Ejusdem Generis, Reddendo
Dingula Singulis.

2. 2.1 Internal aids 25%

2.1.1 Title Preamble, Heading and marginal notes
2.1.2 Section and sub-section, Punctuation marks
2.1.3 Illustrations, Exceptions, provisions and aving clauses
2.1.4 Schedule, Non-obstante Clause
2.2 External Aids
2.2.1 Dictionaries
2.2.2 Translation
2.2.3 TravauxPreparatores
2.2.4 Statute in pari material
2.2.5 ContemporaneaExposito
2.2.6 Debates, Inquiry commission report and law commission report

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3. 3.1 Statutes are valid 25%

3.2 Statutes are territorial in operation.
3.3 Presumption as to Jurisdiction
3.4 Presumption against what is inconvenient or absurd
3.5 Presumption against intending injustice
3.6 Presumption against impairing obligations or permitting advantage
from one’s wrong
3.7 Prospective operation of statutes.

4. 4.1 Interpretation with respect to subject matter and purpose 25%

4.1.1 Restrictive and beneficial construction
4.1.2 Taxing statutes
4.1.3 Penal Statutes
4.1.4 Welfare Legislations
4.2 Principles of Constitutional Interpretation
4.2.1 Harmonious Construction
4.2.2 Doctrine of pith and substance
4.2.3 Colorable Legislation
4.2.4 Doctrine of repugnancy
4.2.5 Prospective Overruling
4.2.6 Doctrine Eclipse

PSDA [ Professional Skill Development Activities]

1. Judgment Writing
2. Judgment Analysis
3. Drafting

Teaching- • Lecture Method

Learning • Power Point Presentation(including audio/video)
Methodology • Group Discussion
• Team Exercise
• Case study

Evaluation Pattern

Sr. Details of the Evaluation Weightage

No.

1. Internal Written / Practical Examination (As per CBCS R.6.8.3) 15%

2. Internal Continuous Assessment in the form of Practical, Viva-voce, 15%

Quizzes, Seminars, Assignments, Attendance (As per CBCS R.6.8.3)

3. University Examination 70%

Course Outcomes: Having completed this course, the learner will be able to

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1. A student can know the real meaning of law and about the object of law.

2. He will get the knowledge of different interpretation method of law.

3. He can do best practice in the field of Law by becoming An advocate, Public

Prosecutor, Judge, Legal Advisor in Company etc.

Suggested References:

Sr. References
No.

1. Reference books:
1. Principles of Statutory Interpretation – G.P. Singh
2. Principles of Interpretation – Tandon
3. Interpretation of Statutes – V.P. Saiachi
4. Interpretation of Statutes – M.P. Tandon
5. Introduction to Justice- Upendra Baxi
6. Interpretation of Statutes – Bawa and Roy
7. Interpretation of Statutes – K.P. Chakrabarti
8. Interpretation of Statutes- S.M Chaturvedi

On-line resources to be used if available as reference material

On-line Resources: Swayam, Edx, Coursera

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