Standard : LL.B.Degree.

Total Marks : 200

Nature of Paper : Conventional Type

Duration : 3 Hours

Note:

1)

Answers to this paper must be written either in English or in Marathi.

2)

This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise the subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

3)

It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

Section – A ( Marks : 50 )

1)

JURISPRUDENCE :

.01)

Nature and utility of jurisprudence.

.02)

Definition of law - Theories :

a)

The Natural Law Theory.

b)

The Imperative/ Analytical Theory of law.

c)

The Theories of Legal Realism.

d)

The Pure Theory of Law - Hans Kelsen.

e)

Law as a System of Rule - Prof. H.L.A.Hart’s.

f)

The Synthetic Theory - Dr.Sethna

.03)

Function and purpose of Law

.04)

Feminist Jurisprudence

.05)

Administration of justice - Concept, Theories of punishment.

.06)

Legal rights & Duties - Concept, Characteristics, Kinds.

Section – B ( Marks : 50 )

2)

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -I :

.01)

Nature of Constitutional Law.

.02)

Salient features of the Indian Constitution.

.03)

Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

.04)

Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of state policy and Fundamental Duties.-

.05)

Provisions relating to elections, emergency and amendment to Constitution

.06)

The Union of India :

a)

Nature of Indian Federation - Union & State- Legislatures, Executive & Judiciary.

b)

Union-State Relationship - Administrative, Executive and Financial Relationships.

c)

Distribution of Legislative powers, Subjects.

Section - C ( Marks : 50 )

3)

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -II (25 Marks) :

.01)

Civil Servants- Rights & Duties.

.02)

Supreme Court and High Courts : Jurisdiction – Powers - Writ Petition- Public Interest Litigation- Judicial Activism- Independence of Judiciary and Tribunals and Quasi Judicial Bodies like MAT, CAT, Family courts.

.03)

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 : Historical Background- The Human Rights Commissions - State & National- Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights and Human rights of Disadvantage group.

.04)

Landmark Judgments concerning Constitutional law.

4)

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (25 Marks) :

.01)

Nature of Administrative Law- Recent trends.

.02)

Need for Administrative Law.

.03)

Rule of law.

.04)

Separation of Power.

.05)

Administrative Discretion and Control of Administrative Discretion & its Judicial Review.

.06)

Principles of Natural Justice.

.07)

Delegated Legislation- Judicial Review- Ombudsman in India.

.08)

ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) in India.

.09)

Central and State Government Privileges : Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, Official Secrets Act.

.10)

Public Authorities: Liability, Concept Recent trend of Privatisation - Important Public Corporations.

.11)

Local Self- Government.

Section - D ( Marks : 50 )

5)

INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES ( 25 Marks ) :

.01)

Meaning, Need and Rules of Interpretation of Statutes.

.02)

Interpretation of Penal laws.

.03)

Interpretation of Taxation laws.

.04)

General Clauses Act.

6)

INTERNATIONAL LAW ( 25 Marks ) :

.01)

Nature and Scope of International law.

.02)

Relationship between International law and State laws.

.03)

Settlement of Disputes.

.04)

International Treaties.

.05)

International Arbitration : Provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act : as to enforcement of Foreign Awards - New York Convention- Geneva Convention.

.06)

International Court of Justice.

.07)

The Universal Declaration on Human Rights, 1948.