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)

CRIMINAL LAW:

.01)

The Indian Penal Code – Salient features and Applicability. Elements in Crime – Importance of “Mens-rea”- Constructive Criminal Liability - Collective Violence - Rioting as Specific offence.

.02)

Specific offences under The Indian Penal Code – relating to State, Public Tranquility, Public Servants, Elections, Public Health.

.03)

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

.04)

The Bombay Police Act.

.05)

The Prevention of Corruption Act.

Section - B ( Marks : 50 )

2)

LAW OF TORTS:

.01)

Nature of Tort.

.02)

Liability for Tortious acts : Individual liability and State Liability.

.03)

Principle of vicarious liability - Meaning and Scope.

.04)

Torts of Nuisance and Trespass.

.05)

Tort of Negligence and Defamation.

.06)

Liability based on Fault, No fault or Strict liability and Absolute liability.

.07)

Concept of damages in Torts.

.08)

Development of law in India with reference to decided cases.

Section - C ( Marks : 50 )

3)

LAW OF CONTRACTS:

.01)

The Indian Contract Act : Formation of Contract – Essentials of valid contract- Void and Viodable contracts- Breach of Contract and Anticipatory Breach of Contract- Frustration of contract- Damages for Breach of Contract - Contract of Agency and Quasi- contracts.

.02)

The Sale of Goods Act : Contract of Sale - Sale and Agreement to Sell - Conditions - Warranties, Principles – “Caveat-emptor” and “Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet” – Passing of property and risk - Unpaid Seller and his rights.

.03)

The Indian Partnership Act : Definitions, Express and Implied authorities of partners - Relations interse partners - Rights and Liabilities of partners- Registration of firms – Effects of Non-Registration - Dissolution of Partnership firm.

4)

Indian Evidence Act 1872 : Definitions, Kinds of facts - Relevancy of facts - Admission/Confession and Kinds of evidence.

Section – D ( Marks : 50 )

5)

SOME USEFUL LAWS :

.01)

Environmental Protection Act : Object, Machinery and Measures provided therein.

.02)

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 : Definitions - Consumer Disputes - Redressal Machinery.

.03)

Freedom of Information Act, 2005 : Rights of Applicants and duty of Public Authority.

.04)

Information Technology Act - 2000 (Cyber Law) : Definitions – Authorities – offences.

.05)

Labour Laws : - Preamble, Reasons & Scheme of - The Factories Act, 1948.- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and Law relating to agricultural labour.

.06)

Protection to Women under : The Constitution of India, Criminal Law, Labour Legislation.

.07)

Personal Laws for Hindus, Muslims and others, relating to : Marriage, Divorce, Maintenance and Succession.

.08)

The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 : Terrorist Activities and Special Courts.

.09)

Representation of People Act, 1950, 1951 : House of People, State Legislative Assemblies – Councils and other Authorities and their functions.

.10)

Legislation relating to Intellectual Property Rights - Trade Marks- Copy right - Patents