The Law curriculum provides a comprehensive understanding of legal systems, institutions, and justice mechanisms through an integrated study of public law, private law, corporate regulation, human rights, and criminal justice. Students examine constitutional principles, legislative and administrative processes, contractual obligations, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks. The programme emphasizes law as an instrument of social change, focusing on rights, duties, accountability, and state intervention. Courses on human rights and criminal justice cultivate sensitivity toward vulnerable groups, crime, and justice delivery systems. Through case studies, moot courts, opinion writing, and critical debates, students develop analytical, ethical, and practical legal skills essential for informed citizenship and professional engagement.
Indian Constitution introduces students to the philosophical foundations, historical evolution, and core principles of Indian constitutional law. The course examines the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, highlighting concepts such as constitutionalism, rule of law, and fundamental rights. Students study the making of the Constitution, citizenship, and civil and political rights, with special focus on freedoms, reasonable restrictions, and constitutional interpretation. Through lectures, case discussions, moot court exercises, and opinion writing, the course develops a critical understanding of how constitutional principles adapt to changing social realities.
The course Legislative Processes and Administrative Law offers a comprehensive understanding of how laws are made, implemented, and controlled in a modern constitutional state. It introduces students to the nature and policy of legislation, the journey of a Bill into an Act, and the role of public opinion in state action. The course critically examines delegated legislation, administrative discretion, and the remedies available against misuse of power. Emphasizing citizen participation and accountability, it highlights law as an instrument of social change. Through case studies, debates, and practical exercises, students develop a contextual and applied understanding of public law.
The course Criminal Justice Administration offers a holistic understanding of crime and the functioning of the criminal justice system in India. It examines the concept and stages of crime, special and emerging offences, and dimensions of group and white-collar criminality. The course critically explores justice administration models, highlighting the roles of police, prosecution, judiciary, advocates, and forensic experts. It also addresses juvenile justice, punishment theories, plea bargaining, and appellate mechanisms. Emphasizing systemic challenges such as terrorism and transnational crimes, the course develops a balanced and reflective perspective through case studies, moot courts, and interactive learning methods.
The Law of Obligations course explores the foundational principles of contract and tort law, emphasizing their distinctions and interconnections. Students analyze definitions, doctrines, and classical contract concepts to evaluate their relevance in contemporary contexts, including the evolution of equity and state intervention. The curriculum covers formation, consideration, capacity, validity, discharge, performance, remedies, and quasi-contracts under Indian and comparative law frameworks. Through interactive discussions, case analyses, moot court exercises, and problem-solving, learners critically engage with legal doctrines, landmark judgments, and practical applications, developing the ability to assess contractual obligations, interpret statutes, and understand the role of law in regulating private and public interactions.
The Corporate Law course introduces students to the legal framework governing companies in India, covering company formation, management, capital structure, and corporate governance. It examines concepts like corporate personality, the doctrine of lifting the corporate veil, shareholder rights, mergers, acquisitions, and winding up procedures. The course also provides insights into the Indian capital market and the role of SEBI in investor protection. Through lectures, case discussions, opinion writing, and participative activities like moot courts, students develop analytical and practical skills to understand corporate regulations, evaluate legal issues in business contexts, and apply corporate law principles effectively in real-world scenarios.
The Human Rights and Related Laws course introduces students to the evolution, principles, and current frameworks of human rights at national and international levels. It covers the rights of women, children, elders, persons with disabilities, and the third gender, while emphasizing enforcement mechanisms through the UN, regional bodies, and the NHRC. Students engage in critical discussions, case analyses, moot courts, opinion writing, and review of documentaries and current events to understand human rights challenges and protections. The course combines lectures with participative learning, equipping students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to assess, interpret, and apply human rights laws in contemporary social, legal, and global contexts.
