Law Subjects

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Law of Evidence)

Meaning & Kinds of Evidence, Facts in Issue vs Relevant Facts, Res Gestae, Motive/Preparation/Conduct, Admissions, Confessions & the Discovery Rule, Dying Declaration, Expert & Opinion Evidence, Character Evidence, Oral & Documentary Evidence, Primary & Secondary Evidence, Burden of Proof, Presumptions (Dowry Death), Estoppel, Examination of Witnesses, Hostile Witness, Privileged Communications — all 5 units (new BSA sections, replaces the Indian Evidence Act 1872).

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Criminal Law II)

Functionaries & Hierarchy of Criminal Courts, Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable Offences, FIR & Zero FIR (Lalita Kumari), Investigation & Arrest (Arnesh Kumar, D.K. Basu), Cognizance & Complaint, Charge & Joinder, Bail, Anticipatory Bail & Default Bail, Limitation & Condonation, Sessions/Warrant/Summons/Summary Trials, Plea Bargaining, Double Jeopardy, Maintenance (S.144), Judgment & Sentencing, Appeals, Reference & Revision, Execution of Sentences, Juvenile Justice Act 2015 & Probation of Offenders Act 1958 — all 5 units (new BNSS sections, replaces CrPC 1973).

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Criminal Law I)

General Principles of Criminal Liability, Mens Rea & Actus Reus, Stages of Crime, Joint & Constructive Liability, Punishments, General Exceptions (Mistake, Accident, Necessity, Infancy, Insanity, Intoxication, Consent, Private Defence), Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy & Attempt, Offences Against Women & Children, Culpable Homicide & Murder, Transferred Malice, Hurt & Grievous Hurt, Acid Attacks, Offences Against the State (S.152) & Terrorist Act, Unlawful Assembly, Rioting & Affray, Mischief, Trespass, Forgery, Theft, Extortion, Robbery & Dacoity, Cheating, Criminal Breach of Trust, Defamation & Criminal Intimidation — all 5 units (new BNS sections, replaces IPC 1860).

Transfer of Property Law

General Principles of Transfer, Movable vs Immovable Property, Restraints on Alienation, Rule Against Perpetuity, Vested vs Contingent Interest, Doctrines of Election, Ostensible Owner, Lis Pendens & Part-Performance, Mortgages & Right of Redemption, Clog on Redemption, Sale, Lease & Holding Over, Exchange, Actionable Claims, Gifts & Onerous Gifts, Law of Trusts & Fiduciary Relations — all 5 units.

Administrative Law

Definition, Nature & Scope, Reasons for Growth, Rule of Law (Dicey), Separation of Powers, Classification of Administrative Action, Delegated Legislation & Excessive Delegation, Sub-delegation, Natural Justice (Bias & Fair Hearing), Judicial Review & the Five Writs, Administrative Discretion, Article 299 Contracts, State Liability (Tortious & Constitutional), Public Corporations, Ombudsman, Lokpal & Lokayukta — all 5 units.

Contract II — Special Contracts

Contract of Indemnity & Guarantee (Surety’s Rights & Discharge), Bailment & Pledge (Lien, Finder of Goods, Pledge by Non-owner), Agency (Authority, Ratification, Undisclosed Principal, Termination), Indian Partnership Act 1932 (True Test, Dissolution, Section 69 Registration), Sale of Goods Act 1930 (Conditions & Warranties, Caveat Emptor, Passing of Property, Nemo Dat, Unpaid Seller) — all 5 units.

Contract I — Law of Contract

Offer & Acceptance, Consideration & Privity, Capacity & Minor’s Agreement, Free Consent (Coercion, Undue Influence, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mistake), Discharge & Frustration, Breach & Damages, Quasi Contracts, Specific Relief Act 1963 — all 5 units.

Law of Torts

Definition & Essentials of Tort, Legal Maxims (Damnum Sine Injuria, Injuria Sine Damno), General Defences, Vicarious & State Liability, Negligence, Nuisance, Strict & Absolute Liability, Defamation, False Imprisonment, Consumer Protection Act 2019 & Motor Vehicles Act — all 5 units.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Arbitration, Conciliation, Negotiation, Mediation, Lok Adalat, Section 89 CPC — all 5 units with flowcharts and solved problems.

Right to Information (RTI)

RTI Act 2005, Constitutional Basis, Information Commissions, Exemptions, Appeals, Official Secrets Act — all 5 units.

Professional Ethics & Accounting System

Advocates Act 1961, BCI Rules, Duties of an Advocate, Contempt of Court Act 1971, Professional Misconduct, Accountancy for Lawyers — all 5 units.

Public International Law

Nature and Sources of IL, State Recognition, UNCLOS Maritime Zones, Extradition, Asylum, VCLT 1969, UN, WTO, ILO — all 5 units.

Human Rights Law

Nature and Theories, UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, Regional Systems (ECHR, ACHR, Banjul), Indian Constitution, NHRC, Vulnerable Groups — all 5 units.

Labour Law I

IR Code 2020, Four Labour Codes, Definition of Industry, Industrial Disputes, Trade Unions, Standing Orders, Wages, Bonus, Equal Remuneration — all 5 units.

Family Law I — Hindu Law

Dharma & Sources, Mitakshara/Dayabaga Schools, Conditions of Marriage, Divorce, HUF & Coparcenary, Kartha’s Powers, Succession, Stridhana, Guardianship, Adoption — all 5 units.

Family Law II — Muslim Law

Sources & Schools, Shariat Act 1937, Nikah & Dower, Talak & Maintenance (Shah Bano), Will, Hiba, Wakf & Pre-emption, Sunni/Shia Inheritance, Aul & Radd, Family Courts, Uniform Civil Code — all 5 units.

Jurisprudence

Schools of Jurisprudence (Natural, Analytical, Historical, Sociological, Realist), Justice & Theories of Punishment, Sources of Law, Hohfeld, Possession & Ownership, Legal Personality, Liability & Negligence — all 5 units.

Constitutional Law I

Constitution & Constitutionalism, Salient Features, Preamble, Citizenship, State (Art. 12), Articles 13–14, Protective Discrimination (15–16), Freedoms (19), Rights of the Accused & Life (20–22), Religion (25–28), Minority Rights (29–30), Writs (32 & 226), DPSP — all 5 units.

Constitutional Law II

Federalism & Centre–State Relations, Freedom of Trade (Arts. 301–307), President & Governor, Parliament, Anti-Defection (10th Schedule), Judiciary & Collegium, Article 311, Election Commission, State Liability, Emergency Provisions, Amendment & Basic Structure — all 5 units.