Course Outcomes

COURSE OBJECTIVE AND OUTCOMES :

 

B.A LL.B Course is of five years duration and degree shall be awarded to the candidates on successful completion of ten semesters of the study. The degree aims to harness the capacity and capability of students through Teaching, Research, Moot-Court/Mock Trials, Project Presentations/Report writing, Clinical Legal Work, Institutional visits, internship with Advocates and Judges, amongst others, so that after successful completion of the degree, students develop adequate advocacy skills that will enable them to pursue a professional career at Bar, competing for judicial and administrative services and absorption in the corporate sector and other allied services.

PEDAGOGY

The Law School, University of Jammu imparts instruction through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, class discussion and interactive sessions. The Courses also includes assignments, Court Visits, Chamber Visits and Moot Courts, Institutional Visits, Research Paper Writing, Outreach Activities like Internships, Legal Aid/Legal Literacy Camps/Project Report writing/Field Study etc. to develop research, analysis and writing skills.

Attendance:

The students are required to be regular to the classes and expected to have not less than 75 percent attendance.

Award of Marks for Attendance :

 

Five marks for each course, unless prescribed otherwise, shall be allotted for attendance. Break up of marks for attendance is as follows:

    1. 95% and above          5 Marks
    2. 90 - 94%                    4 Marks
    3. 85 - 89 %                  3 Marks
    4. 80 - 84 %                  2 Marks

e)      75 – 79%                  1 mark

 

EXAMINATION:

 

  1. Each Course paper shall consist of 100 marks out of which 80 marks are for written examination and 20 marks are for internal assessment (except for few courses/Practical/Clinical Courses etc) .The internal assessment of 20 marks in each paper shall be as under:

 

 

 

    1. Written Assignment for 10 Marks and Oral Presentation for 05 marks to be taken at the end of semester.
    2. Attendance - 05 Marks

 

  1. Assignment and Presentation:

The schedule of presentation of the assignments shall be finalized by the Head of the Department in consultation with the teacher concerned and shall be notified to the students accordingly. However, internal assessment shall be evaluated by the teacher teaching the subject. A student who fails to submit/present the assignment on the scheduled date due to some emergency, one more chance may be given to such student for presenting the assignment, as the case may be, by the Head of the Department. Oral presentation shall be made by the students at the end of the session to the faculty concerned on a date to be fixed by the Head of the Department. After evaluation the teacher concerned shall submit the result to the Head of the department.

  1. The examination of Professional Ethics shall comprise of 100 marks out of which 80 marks shall be for written examination, 15 marks shall be for external viva voce and 05 marks for class attendance.
  2. The examination of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing shall comprise of 100 marks out of which 80 marks shall be for written examination, 15 marks shall be for external viva voce and 05 marks for class attendance.
  3. The examination of Alternate Dispute Resolution shall be of 100 marks out of which 80 marks shall be for written examination, 15 marks shall be for external viva voce and 05 marks for class attendance.
  4. Evaluation of Clinical Legal Courses:

The evaluation method for each clinical legal course shall be designed as follows:

  1. The examination in respect of Legal Method-I and Legal Method-II, Clinical Legal Education I and Clinical Legal Education II shall comprise of 100 marks each out of which 45 marks shall be for external viva-voce, 05 marks for class attendance and 50 marks       shall      be      for      internal      written      assignments       comprising       of Presentations/Assignments/CourtVisits/InstitutionalVisits/ChamberVisits/Internships/ Moot Court Memorials/Legal Aid/Legal literacy Camps/Field Study/Project Report Writing etc.
  2. The examination of Moot Court Exercise and Internship (X Semester) shall comprise of 100 marks. The concerned Group Teachers shall assess the performance of their respective groups for 80 marks through memorials submitted and presentation given by the students. Each candidate shall prepare one civil and one criminal case on a problem assigned by the Teacher concerned and concerned teacher shall maintain a record of the evaluation of students. Remaining 15 marks

 

 

shall be assessed by an external examiner through viva voce and 05 marks for class attendance.

  1. Paper Setting Pattern:

The question paper of each course shall be divided into two sections. Section I of the question paper shall be Compulsory question comprising of 4 short answer type questions (not more than 200 words each) of 4 marks each (one question from each unit) of the course. Section II shall comprise of 8 questions of 16 Marks each covering the entire course with internal choice in each Unit and students shall be required to attempt four questions from Section II, selecting one question from each Unit. The students shall have to attempt five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

 

COURSE MATRIX

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION OF B.A.LL.B.5 YEAR COURSE: SEMESTER - I

Name           of

Subject

Course

Code

Objectives/Outcomes

General English – I

BALLB501

The course seeks to enable students to comprehend legal texts by reference to methods of literary interpretation, analysis and critique. The fictional situations presented in literature enhances the potential of students to analyse and interpret political and social situations so as to think critically about complex topics

from different perspectives.

Political Theory

BALLB502

The course intends to enable students to understand the nature of Political Science and different approaches to Political Science along with the concepts of State, Sovereignty, Democracy and

Civil society.

Sociology – I

BALLB503

The course intends to acquaint students with the basic concepts

and themes in Sociology.

Ancient     and Medieval Indian History

BALLB504

The course seeks to enable students to understand the evolution of administrative institutions besides development phases of the Indian Society and its economy during early India.

Microeconom ics

BALLB505

The course seeks to enable students to demonstrate an understanding, usage and application of basic economic principles, demand and supply, elasticity and marginal utility and to appraise various models of how markets are organized and how markets that fail to use resources efficiently create unintended effects.

 

 

Law of Torts

BALLB506

The objective of this paper is to equip students with knowledge of tort and consumer protection law with the help of leading cases. After completing the course, students will be able to apply

course concepts and principles in a practical context.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - II

 

 

Name         of

Paper

Course

Code

Objectives/Outcomes

General English – II

BALLB551

The students would be able to communicate and deal with clients and other professionals across culture. To have transnational legal awareness and transcultural linguistic awareness so as to have

transferable skills.

Comparativ e Politics

BALLB552

The course seeks to enable students to know the working of different forms of government, the organs of government, Political Parties, Interest groups, Pressure groups, Public opinion,

Representation and Social Movements.

Sociology    II

BALLB553

The students would be able to examine the features of Indian society and consequences of social change in India at macro-level patterns that sociologist have analysed as significant over time, such as the movement to an increasingly rationalised,

bureaucratized form of society.

Modern India

BALLB554

The course enables students to understand the main strands of the National movement and other narratives going on outside the national movement such as Gender, Caste and Conservation of

Indian Heritage.

Macroecono mics

BALLB555

The course enables students to define concepts related to national income and compares/calculation methods of national income, to relate factors determine national income such as consumption, saving and investment, and to interpret macroeconomic issues such as money, foreign exchange, inflation, unemployment,

economic growth and foreign trade.

Contract Law– I

BALLB556

The objective of this paper is to make students familiar with various principles of contract formation enunciated in the Indian Contract Act, 1872. After completing the course, students will be able to apply general and special knowledge of remedies for

breach of contract and enforcement of contract.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - III

 

 

Name           of

Paper

Course Code

Objectives/Outcomes

English Literature

BALLB601

The course enables students to understand enduring issues as explored in literary and legal texts by reference to methods of literary interpretation, analysis and critique. It also aims to extract implications with regards to future teaching methods, scholarship and interpretation of legal texts, to practically think and discuss the use of legal rhetoric and to understand text’s role

in defining human experience.

Indian Politics: Institutions

BALLB602

The course aims to enable students to understand the Philosophy and basis of Indian Constitution, Nature and Working of Indian Parliament, Indian Party System, Indian Interest Groups and

Indian Judicial System.

Sociology      III

BALLB603

The course aims to enable students to understand sociological

and   psychological    explanations    of    crime    and   grasp    the fundamentals of criminology.

Indian    Legal History

BALLB 604

The course seeks to enable students to understand the evolution of law and development of Legal Institution in India from

earliest times till 1947.

Indian Economy

BALLB605

The aim of the course is to enable students to develop an understanding of the basic characteristics of Indian economy, its potential on natural resources. To understand the importance, causes and impact of population growth, translate and relate them with economic development. It also focuses on the importance of planning and economic reforms undertaken by the

Government of India.

Contract Law

– II

BALLB606

This paper aims to impart knowledge of various special contracts, law of agency to students. The course enables the students to better appreciate the legal services required in a corporate office so that he can enhance his relevance as a lawyer

in society.

Legal Methods I

BALLB607

The course aims to familiarise students with the basic concepts of law and legal system so as to demonstrate an ability to locate,

identify and analyze the sources of law in a legal system.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - IV

 

 

Name of Paper

Course Code

Objectives/Outcomes

Political Thought

BALLB 651

The course enables students to understand the Political Thought of different thinkers with respect to the concepts of State,

Justice and Law.

Law of Crimes – I

BALLB 652

The course has been so designed as to enable the students to understand the general principles of criminal liability and to identify the ingredients of an offence. After completing the course, students will be able to learn about the various essentials which make an act punishable and also the different

stages of crime.

Property                      Law and Easement

BALLB 653

The subject aims to expose students about concepts and principles of Property law. After the study of property law students will be able to deal with the transfer of immovable property. They will be capable of applying the various rules

governing the transfer of property.

Constitutional Law – I

BALLB 654

The objective of this paper is to expose and enable the students to understand the concept and idea of various Constitutional Principles. After completing the course, students will be in a position to apply the Constitutional Principles in their legal

professions.

Family Law – I

BALLB 655

The course seeks to provide knowledge of fundaments of personal laws and to analyze and study in-depth laws relating to Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance, Guardianship and Adoption and to give an overview of Muslim and Hindu law in its historical and evolutional perspective. On the completion of the course the student is expected to know, appreciate and apply the course concepts and principles in the regulation of social

life and related court cases.

Legal Method – II

BALLB 656

The course aims to develop skills that law students need for effectively researching and using cases, statutes and other legal material, provides familiarity with legal structures, processes and institutions, develops understanding of the processes of law-making by legislative, judicial, administrative and informal law-making bodies. At the end of the course the student will be able to demonstrate an ability to locate, identify and analyze the

sources of law in a legal system, conduct case law analysis,

 

 

 

 

develop an understanding of the role of courts and legislatures and other administrative organs, approach legal issues in a structured manner and frame response to the issues as a lawyer

would do.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - V

 

Name of Paper

Course Code

Objectives/Outcomes

Political

Theory       And Processes

BALLB701

The course intends to enable students to gain knowledge about

modern concepts used in political science and the different political processes

Public International Law

BALLB702

The subject aims to enable students to learn about basic concepts and theories of International law. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand the basic doctrines and concepts of public international law, critically discuss the limits and potentials of international law as a technique of public policy and analyze contemporary issues

from the perspective of International Law.

Criminal Procedure Code

BALLB703

The present course intends to acquaint the students with the various pre-judicial and judicial procedures. Further it will expose the students with the rights and duties of those proceeded against and the powers, duties and restraints on those administering the criminal judicial process. After the completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate the Criminal Justice System and apply the concepts and

principles in their professional lives.

Constitutional

–II

BALLB704

The objective of this paper is to expose students about concepts and basic cannons of Constitutional law, Rule of Law and Separation of Powers. After completing the course, students will be in a position to appreciate the spirit of Constitution and

apply the principles in their legal professions.

Family Law-II

BALLB705

The course intends to acquaint the students with critical and comparative study of Personal laws of Hindus and Muslims governing intestate succession including their diversities, similarities, affinities and paradoxes. It comprehensively covers the law of succession and deals with debts and bequest (wasiyat), hiba (gift) and Muslim law of inheritance. After the completion of the course the student is expected to know, appreciate, and apply the course concepts and principles in their profession and social life.

 

 

Clinical    Legal Education – I

BALLB706

The course aims to familiarise the students with the basic concepts of law and legal system and demonstrate an ability to locate, identify and analyze the sources of law in a legal

system.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - VI

 

Name           of

Paper

Course

Code

Objectives/Outcomes

International Politics

BALLB751

The subject aims to acquaint the students with the nature and approaches to International Politics along with some important

concepts of International Politics.

Jurisprudenc e

BALLB752

The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts, theories and sources of Law. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to apply course

concepts and theory in a practical context.

Criminology And Penology

BALLB753

The course is intended to introduce students to the broad study of criminology. It is to give a broad overview to the scope of criminology and penology to the ideas which have influenced the area of the subject and to the practical uses and impact to which these have been or might be put. After successful completion of the course students will be in a position to appreciate and apply the

concepts in practice.

Human Rights Law

BALLB754

The objective of this paper is to expose students about the concept, idea and enforcement of Human Rights. After successful completion of the course the students will be in a position to appreciate and

apply the concepts and theory in a practical regime.

Labour    And Industrial Law – I

BALLB755

The objective of this paper is to expose students about concepts and issues of Labours, the legal framework of Trade Union and Industry. After the study of course the students will able to make use of law for engineering a fair deal for labour through changes in

legislation and its interpretation by Courts.

Clinical Legal Education – II

BALLB756

The course aims to develop skills that law students need for effectively researching and using cases, statutes and other legal material, provides familiarity with legal structures, processes and institutions, develops understanding of the processes of law-making by legislative, judicial, administrative and informal law-making bodies. To demonstrate ability to locate, identify and analyze the sources of law in a legal system, conduct case law analysis, develop an understanding of the role of courts and legislatures and other administrative organs, approach legal issues in a structured manner

and frame response to the issues as a lawyer would do.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - VII

 

Name            of

Paper

Course

Code

Objectives/Outcomes

Media        and Law

BALLB801

The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts and development of law in relation to media in India. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate the role of media and society

and evaluate the contours of media autonomy and its censorship.

Civil Procedure Code         And Limitation Act

BALLB802

The objective of this paper is to expose students about concepts and develop fundamental understanding of concepts and principles of Civil Procedure Code. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to develop expertise in the institution/preparation and presentation of civil suits as legal

experts in the civil matters.

Labour                  And Industrial Law II

BALLB803

The objective of this paper is to familiarize the students about the concept and idea of Social Security and to apprise the students about various Social Security Legislations dealing with Workmen Compensation, Maternity Benefit, and Minimum Wages etc. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate and apply the concepts and principles in legal

profession.

Law              of

Evidence

BALLB804

The course aims to provide students with detailed knowledge and skills in the rules of evidence and procedure as they apply to civil and criminal law. Knowledge of the rules of evidence will enable analysis and evaluation of evidence available in connection with the preparation of a case for trial. Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to define and analyze the concept and general nature of evidence and apply the rules of

evidence law.

Professional Ethics        and Professional Accounting

System

BALLB805

The objective of this paper is to expose students to the history, ethics and regulations governing Legal Profession. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to apply the principles in their professional lives.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - VIII

 

Name           of Paper

Course Code

Objectives/Outcomes

Insurance Law

BALLB851

The course aims to develop the fundamental understanding of students about concepts and idea of Insurance and apprise them about basic principles of Insurance. After completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate and apply the concepts and principles in

practice.

Company Law

BALLB852

The subject aims to expose students about concepts and idea of Corporate Personality. On completion of this course, learners will be able to appreciate the relevance of company law to individuals and businesses and the role of law in an economic, political and

social context.

Cyber Law

BALLB853

The course attempts to enable the students about the cyber revolution, its various applications, and the use of law in regulating the use and misuse of Cyber Communications. After the completion of the course the students will be able to understand, explore, and acquire a critical understanding of Cyber Law. It will develop competencies for dealing with frauds and deceptions and

other cyber crimes.

Banking Laws

BALLB854

This course aims to provide student basic understanding of legal and regulatory aspects of banking, various new trends in the Banking System such as e-banking, smart cards, ATM and the

new economic crimes and frauds committed through this system.

Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancin g

BALLB855

The objective of the course is to develop fundamental understandings of the Pleadings among students and to train them about practical aspect of presentation. After completion of the course the students will be able to draft the petitions and file any kind of applications or proceedings before any court or tribunal.

 

 

 

SEMESTER - IX

 

Name         of Paper

Course Code

Objectives/Outcomes

Taxation Law

BALLB901

This course aims to provide students an overview of the basic structure of direct and indirect tax laws and the key concepts in the field. At the end of this course the students will be able to analyse

taxes apply the concepts in their profession.

Administrati ve Law

BALLB902

The subject aims to expose students about concepts and idea and various principles of Administrative Law. After the completion of the course the students will be able to apply administrative law principles to resolve practical problem and recognizing the way in which statutory context influences the application of these

principles.

Local Laws

BALLB903

The course aims to develop the fundamental understanding of students about the various local laws and to apprise them about land laws, Revenue laws and revenue Courts. The students at the end of this course will be well acquainted with the local laws relating to land which are applicable in Jammu and Kashmir. It will help them

to deal with the cases of civil nature in the courts.

Environmen tal Law

BALLB904

The objective of this paper is to expose students to the concepts and idea of Environmental law and its cannons. After the completion of the course the students will be aware about the problem of environmental pollution and laws as a means of prevention of environmental pollution and protection of environment. The students will be able to understand and apply the provisions under the Indian Constitution and various legislations for protection of

environment as legal experts.

Alternate Dispute Resolution

BALLB905

The objective of this paper is to expose and develop the understanding of students about the concept, basis and process of Arbitration and Conciliation. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to apply course concepts and

principles in a practical context.

 

 

 

 

SEMESTER - X

 

Name of Paper

Course

 

Code

Objectives/Outcomes

International Humanitarian And              Refugee Law

BALLB951

The course aims to enable the student to understand the concept and development of Humanitarian law and various principles related to the subject. After completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate and evaluate the legal framework and

the application of Humanitarian and Refugee Law.

Women                    And Law

BALLB952

The objective of the course is to enable the students to understand the need and specific aspects of legislations dealing with rights of women. After the completion of the course the students will be able to apply the concept and principles of these legislations to

safeguard the interest of women in practical aspects.

Interpretation Of Statutes

BALLB953

The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the rules and principles governing statutory interpretation. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to explain, distinguish and apply a range of

tools and techniques of the interpretation of Laws.

Intellectual Property Law

BALLB954

The objective of this paper is to expose and develop the understanding of students regarding various aspects of Intellectual property and the changing dimensions of IPR. After successful completion of the course the students will be able to appreciate the registration of intellectual properties like patents and trademarks, its infringement, and remedies so that they be able to work as

Patent and trademark agents.

Moot        Court

 

Exercise      And

BALLB955

This paper aims to inculcate the basic advocacy skills amongst the

 

students so that after the completion of the course the students will

 

 

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know how to appear before the court and learn the intricacies of trials and get practical knowledge about the legal provisions and

their applicability in the real life situations.

Name Designation Qualification Specialization Contact Info.
Dr. Seema Rohmetra Associate Professor & Director, The Law School Ph.D (Political Science) Gandhian Thought E-mail: srohmetra1@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419196243
Dr. Monica Narang Associate Professor LLB,LLM,,PhD (Law) Law(Natural Justice),Human Rights E-mail: monicanarang@yahoo.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419136148
Dr. Seema Sharma Associate Professor PhD Women and law, Internally displaced persons and family law E-mail: seemasharma.law@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419142307
Dr. Shubha Vats Assistant Professor M.A, PhD 20th century American noval E-mail: shubhapadha@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 7006480144
Dr. Bindu Sangra Assistant Professor B.Sc,LLB, PGDHR(Human Rights)LLM,NET,PhD Constitutional Law, ADR & RTI E-mail: bindusangra@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419221675
Dr. Monika Bhardwaj Assistant Professor B.Sc,LLB,LLM,NET,PhD Environmental laws E-mail: monarinki2176@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419112633
Dr. Palvi Mathavan Puri Assistant Professor LLB,LLM,NET,PhD Bussiness Law(Cyber law,IPR,Company Law) E-mail: mathavan.palvi@yahoo.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9858211111
Dr. Renu jamwal Lecturer PhD Consumer Protection E-mail: EPABX: Mobile No.: 9796486870
Dr. Mrinalini Attrey Lecturer M.A,NET,PhD Cultural Heritage E-mail: mrinalini.atrey@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419185268
Dr. Vandita Sharma Lecturer B.Sc,LLB,LLM,NET,PhD Family Laws, Women & Law E-mail: vandita1979@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419112278
Dr. Upasana Sharma Lecturer LLB,LLM,NET,PhD Constitutional Law E-mail: harsh.vph@yahoo.co.inEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419215739
Dr. Ramesh Kumar Lecturer M.Phil, PhD, NET-JRF Sociological Theory, Sociology of Religion, Cultural Studies E-mail: rk20408@gmail.com, drrameshkumar@jammuuniversity.ac.inEPABX: Mobile No.: 9596714501
Ms. Anjali Sharma Lecturer B.Com, M.A, M.Phil, NET Financial Economics E-mail: anjali.mtv@gmai.comEPABX: Mobile No.:
Dr. Mool Raj Sharma Lecturer MPhil, PhD, UGC-NET JRF,SET Political Theory, Western Political Thought,federalism, Indian Political System, State politics E-mail: moolrajsharma9@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9469295580
Dr. Rajneesh Khajuria Lecturer PhD Human rights and police E-mail: rajneeshkhajuria@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9419187247
Dr. Nitan Sharma Lecturer BALLB, LLM, PhD,UGC-NET, SET Human rights and Environmental Law E-mail: nitansharmaadv@gmail.comEPABX: Mobile No.: 9682300090