Syllabus for
Master of Philosophy (Law)
Academic Year  (2018)

Continues internal assessments for theory course 50%, end semester examination 50%

To inculcate the spirit of research

To enhance research and writing skill

To make the students capable of prosecuting further socio-legal research

  INTRODUCTION                                                                                                

·         Legal research- meaning, nature and scope

·         Types of legal research

·         The raison d’etre

RESEARCH PROBLEM, HYPOTHESIS, RESEARCH DESIGN                

·         Research problem- meaning, concept

·         Hypothesis and testing of hypothesis

·         Research questions

·         Research design- meaning, essentials, forms and major steps

METHODOLOGY AND RESEARCH TOOLS                                                

·         Legal research techniques

·         Tabulation

·         Teaching as a tool of research

·         Case law observation

·         Analysis of statutory law

·         Empirical methods

·         Sampling techniques

·         Interviewing

TABULATION, ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION &REPORT WRITING 

·         Classification and tabulation of data

·         Analysis and interpretation of data

·         Use of statistical methods and computers in legal research

·         Methods of citation and reporting.

2.      Pauline V. Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research, (1962)

3.      William J. Grade and Paul K. Hatt, Methods in Social Research, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, London

4.      H.M.Hyman, Interviewing in Social Research (1965)

5.      Payne, The Art of Asking Questions (1965)

6.      Erwin C. Surrency, B.Fielf and J. Crea, A Guide to Legal Research (1959)

7.      Morris L. Cohan, Legal Research in Nutshell, (1996), West Publishing Co.

8.      Havard Law Review Association, Uniform System of Citations.

9.      ILI Publication, Legal Research and Methodology

10.  Gideon Sjoberg; Nett, Roger. Methodology for Social Research Jaipur Rawat Publishers (2006)

11.  Singh, Amarjit; Sadhu A N. Research Methodology in Social Sciencess, Bombay Himalaya (1980)

12.  Pande, G C; Research Methodology in Social Sciences,  New Delhi Anmol (1999)

13.  Tripathi P C; A Textbook of Research Methodology in Social Sciences New Delhi Sultan Chand & Sons (2005)

14.  by Krishnaswami, O R; Ranganatham, M.; Methodology of Research in Soical Sciences, Bangalore Himalaya Publishing House (2005)

2.      Erwin C. Surrency, B.Fielf and J. Crea, A Guide to Legal Research (1959)

3.      Morris L. Cohan, Legal Research in Nutshell, (1996), West Publishing Co.

4.      Havard Law Review Association, Uniform System of Citations.

5.      ILI Publication, Legal Research and Methodology

CIA 2 - 40 marks converted to 20

ESE   - 100 marks converted to 50

Attendance -                           05

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Total                                      100

This paper is designed with a view to educate the pupil about the fundamental rights underlining the relevant legislations which are having wider ramification on the interpretation of the provisions of the Constitution.

 Scope and applicability of article 19 -Freedom of speech and expression under article 19(1)(a)- media as an instrument of expression

·         Facets of speech and expression under article 19(1)(a)- right to circulate-right to receive information-right to broadcast-right to advertisement- right to criticize

·         Freedom of speech as a human right

·         Freedom of press- importance of freedom- media accountability

·         Restrictions under article 19(2)-interference before publications - pre-censorship- pen should not incite offence

·          Test to determine the reasonableness of the restriction – meaning and scope of term ‘in the interest of public order’

·         Freedom of press and law of contempt- reporting court news: problems & perspectives- observation of court-free speech irrespective of pending proceedings- right to evaluate and criticize the work of courts

·         Defamation, free Speech & democratic governance- right to reputation- liability for publication- right to reply

·         Meaning and Scope of article 20 & 22 –meaning and condition of arrest

·         Safeguard against abuse of criminal law- right against self incrimination- judicial response

·         Rights of accused- right to defend

·         Right to life and personal liberty (Article 21)- scope-emerging concepts

·         Principles of due process of law – interpretation- judicial response

·         Article 21 and Freedom of speech and expression- free speech v fair trial

·         Right to fair trial- current scenario- comparative perspective-

·         Judicial interpretation of term ‘Life and Liberty.

Constitutional law of India ny T. K. Tope

Constitutional Law of India by  H.M. Seervai (Vol. I an II)

Constitution of India by  V.N.Shukla

Constitutional law of India ny T. K. Tope

Constitutional Law of India by  H.M. Seervai (Vol. I an II)

 Constitution of India by  V.N.Shukla

The paper aims at providing an understanding of the growth and working of juvenile justice system in India with a comparative approach. Further, the paper will examine the legislative framework and judicial response to it in India.

·         History and Growth  

·         Juvenile justice system vs. Criminal justice system

·         International Perspective

·         UN Standard Minimum Rules

·         Convention on Rights of Child

·         Havana Rules

·         Riyadh Guidelines

·         Vienna Guidelines

·         Comparative Perspective

·         USA

·         UK

·         Conceptual Development

·         Doctrine of paren patriae

·         ‘Welfare’ to ‘Rights’

·         Development of Legislative Framework

·         Juvenile Justice Act, 1986

·         Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2000

·         Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

·         Protective Approach

·         Determination of Age of Child

·         The Supreme Court’s Initiative

·         Sheela Barse v Union of India (1985)

·         Salil bali v. Union of India (2013)

·         Dr. Subramanian Swamy And Ors v. Raju Thr. Member Juvenile Justice Board (2014)

APA Handbook of Psychology and Juvenile Justice by Kirk Heilburn (Ed) 2016

Juvenile Justice – international Perspectives, Models, and Trends by John A. Winterdyk (Ed) 2015

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Critical Analysis by Ved Kumari (2017)

Juvenile Justice: A Text Reader by Ridhard Lawrence and Craig Hemmens (2008)

Juvenile Justice by Donald J. Shoemaker and Timothy W. Wolfe (2005)

Juvenile Justice by Francine T. Sherman and Francine H. Jacobs (eds)

Juvenile Justice – An Introduction by John T Whitehead and Steven P. Lab, 7^th edn (2013)

Reforming Juvenile Justice – A Developmental Approach by National Research Council of the National Academies (2013)

APA Handbook of Psychology and Juvenile Justice by Kirk Heilburn (Ed) 2016

Juvenile Justice – international Perspectives, Models, and Trends by John A. Winterdyk (Ed) 2015

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Critical Analysis by Ved Kumari (2017)

Juvenile Justice: A Text Reader by Ridhard Lawrence and Craig Hemmens (2008)

Juvenile Justice by Donald J. Shoemaker and Timothy W. Wolfe (2005)

Juvenile Justice by Francine T. Sherman and Francine H. Jacobs (eds)

Juvenile Justice – An Introduction by John T Whitehead and Steven P. Lab, 7^th edn (2013)

Reforming Juvenile Justice – A Developmental Approach by National Research Council of the National Academies (2013)

To inculcate Research skills.

Students are required to select their dissertation topic at the beginning of the academic year and do their research under the guide allotted to them. Reports of research work have to be submitted and presented regularly as per the schedule given by HOD. The dissertation has to be submitted after successful completion of course work and research.  Dissertation work carries 200 marks in total.