Latest Calcutta University B.A. LL.B Syllabus 2nd Semester

(Five-Year Integrated B. A. LL. B. Course) 

Paper I

 English II 

[Full Marks 100 out of which 80 marks shall be for the written End Semester Examination and 20 marks for internal assessment] 

1. Drama: Justice – John Galsworthy (The Court Scene, Act II). 

2. Essay: Francis Bacon, “Of Judicature”. 

3. Letter Writing: Official Letters; Letters to Newspapers; Business Letters; Precis. 

4. Legal Words (Latin): Functus Officio, In Loco Parentis, In Rem, In Personam, In Limine, In Lieu of, De facto, De Jure, Affidavit, Donatio Mortis Causa, Ex Parte, In Re, Resjudicata, Inter Alia, Seriatim, Mandamus, Certiorari, Habeas Corpus, Quowarranto, Estoppel. 

5. Legal Words (English): Plaint, Written Statement, Petition, Civil Matter, Criminal Matter, Jurisdiction, Revenue Matter, Summons, Warrant, Bail, Examination-in-chief, Cross Examination, Re-Examination, Alimony, Receiver, Injunction, Garnishee, Mandatory, Peremptory, Legal Right, Fundamental Right, Human Right, Legal Person, Precedent, Legislation, Equity, custom, International Declaration and Conventions, Jurisprudence, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution. 

Books Recommended: 

P. C. Wren and H. Martin, edited by Rao N.D.V. Prasad -High School English Grammar and Composition. W. W. S. Bhaskar and Prabhu - English Through Reading, Vols. 1 and II. Wilfred D. Best - The Students Companion. (Rupa and Co.) Oxford Dictionary of Law Oxford. The Law Student's Pronouncing Dictionary - Sweet and Maxwell, London. S. D. Mitra and A. C. Sen, Mitra's Legal and Commercial Dictionary. P. G. Osborn - A Concise Law Dictionary. Prem Lata Suri - English Grammar and Composition. Sweet Charles - A Dictionary of English Law. Francis Bacon, Of Judicature. John Galsworthy, Justice.

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Paper II 

Political Science II 

[Full Marks 100 out of which 80 marks shall be for the written End Semester Examination and 20 marks for internal assessment]

1. Organisation and Organs of the Government: Organisation of Government; Unitary form of government: Meaning, Nature, Merits and Demerits; Federal form of government- Meaning, Characteristics, Merits and Demerits; Centralising Tendencies in Federations, Quasi Federal Difference between Unitary and Federal forms of Government; Presidential and Parliamentary Forms of Government; Democracy and Dictatorship.

2. Wings of Government: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary. 

3. Working of the Governmental Wings: Doctrine of Separation of Power; Parliamentary Sovereignty; Independence of Judiciary. 

4. Concept of representation: Political Parties; Pressure Groups. 

5. Electorate and Representation: Universal Adult Franchise; Women Suffrage; RepresentationTerritorial and Proportional Representation. 

6. Public Opinion: Meaning and Nature; Agencies of Public Opinion; Role of Public Opinion. 

Recommended Books: 

Mohit Bhattacharya Political Theory Asirvatham Eddy, Political Theory Bhargava Rajeev and Acharya Ashok (ed), Political Theory: An Introduction O. P. Gauba, An Introduction to Political Theory Heywood Andrew, Politics Heywood Andrew, Political Theory: An Introduction

Paper III 

Sociology II 

[Full Marks 100 out of which 80 marks shall be for the written End Semester Examination and 20 marks for internal assessment] 

1. Origins of Indian Society: Village economy, jajmani system, pre-British social structures; British rule: Breakdown of village systems, commercialization of agriculture, rural poverty, rise of new classes. 

2. Indian Society: Unity and Diversity; Continuity and Change. 

3. Family System in India: Joint family – definition, characteristics, decline; relevant postindependence laws. 

4. Caste System: Concept, varna, caste-class relationship, mobility, caste in politics. 

5. Status of Women: Pre-British, British period, post-independence evolution. 

6. Sociology of Marginalized Communities: Scheduled Castes and Tribes; Religious and linguistic minorities; LGBTQ+ rights and representation; Rights-based approach and Law. 

7. Social and Cultural Change: Sanskritisation, Westernisation, Modernisation, Industrialisation, Urbanisation. 

8. Role of civil societies in social change: Communalism and Secularism; Environmental issues and Sustainable development; Agricultural policies. 

Recommended Books: 

Rajni Kothari, Caste in Indian Politics S. B. Wad - Caste and the Law in India G. S. Ghurye - Caste and Race in India L. M. Kapadia - Marriage and Family in India D. C. Bhattacharya – Sociology A. R. Desai - Social Background of Indian Nationalism.

Paper IV 

Special Contract 

 [Full Marks 100 out of which 80 marks shall be for the written End Semester Examination and 20 marks for internal assessment] 

1. Indemnity- Definition, Implied indemnity, rights of indemnity holder, rights of indemnifier. 

2. Guarantee – Definition, essentials, continuing guarantee, rights of surety against the creditor, principal debtor, and co-surety, Surety’s liability, Discharge of surety, Distinction between Indemnity and guarantee. 

3. Bailment–Definition, Kinds, Rights, and duties of bailor and bailee. 4. Pledge–Definition, Pledge by non-owners, Distinction between bailment and pledge. 

5. Contract of Agency–Definition, Distinction between agent and servant, Agency by ratification, Sub-agent, Substituted agent. 

6. Rights and duties of agent, Personal liability, Notice to agent is notice to principal, Termination of agency, irrevocable agency. 

7. Sale of goods– Definition of sale and agreement to sell, Conditions and warranties, Sale by non-owners – CIF, FOB, Ex-ship contract, Sale by auction, Rules relating to passing of property in goods, Rights of unpaid seller. 

8. Partnership–Definition, Distinction between partnership and co-partnership, Joint Hindu Family, Limited Company, Test to determine partnership, Registration of firm, Rights and duties of partners, Minor and partnership, Reconstitution of firm, Dissolution of the firm. 

9. Limited Liability Partnership– Meaning, features and benefits of forming a limited liability partnership, Disadvantages of limited liability partnership, Differences between limited liability partnership and traditional partnership firm, Differences between limited liability partnership and a Company. The above issues are to be studied with special reference to the Indian Contract Act, 1872, Indian Partnership Act, 1932, and Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, and relevant case laws on the subject. 

Books Recommended: 

Anson’s Law of Contract, Oxford University Press. Avtar Singh- The Law of Contracts. Mulla- Sale of Goods Act. Pullock & Mulla-The Indian Partnership Act. R. K. Bangia-Law of Contract Madhusudan Saharay -Text Book on Indian Partnership Act with Limited Liability Partnership Act

Paper V 

Family Law II 

[Full Marks 100 out of which 80 marks shall be for the written End Semester Examination and 20 marks for internal assessment] 

1. Origin and Development of Muslim Law: Persons Governed by Muslim Law- Sources of Muslim Law: Ancient and Modern sources- Schools of Muslim Law: Statutory authority of courts to apply Muslim law. 

2. Marriage under Muslim Law: Concept of Marriage- Nature and kinds of Muslim marriageEssentials of valid Muslim marriage- Formalities in Muslim marriage- Impediments to marriage-Kinds of marriage-Concept of Dower: Kinds of dower-Remission of DowerEnforcement of right to dower. Wife’s rights and remedies on non-payment of dower. 

3. Dissolution of Marriage and Maintenance under Muslim Law: Divorce under Muslim LawModes of dissolution of marriage- Types- The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939. Maintenance- Persons entitled to maintenance- Maintenance of divorced women under Muslim Law, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986. 

4. Mohammedan Law of Inheritance And Succession: Rules Governing Sunni and Shia Law of Inheritance- Administration of Estates under Mohemmedan Law. 

5. Gifts (Hiba): Law Relating to Gifts: Meaning and essentials of a valid gift-Gift of MushaaGift made during Marz-ul-Maut. 

6. Religious and Charitable Endowments: Meaning- Kinds and Essentials- Wakf: MeaningKinds-Advantages and Disadvantages-Pre-emption: Origin-Classification-EffectsConstitutional Validity. 

7. Wills and inheritance: Comparative study. 8. Indian Succession Act, 1925 and Divorce Act 1869. The above issues are to be studied with special reference to the aforementioned Acts and relevant case laws on the subject. 

Books Recommended: 

Mulla- Mohammedan Laws. Tahir Mahmood, Muslim Law in India. Syed Khalid Rashid, Muslim Law. A.A.A. Fyzee, Outline of Mohammedan Law. Aquil Ahmed, Mohammedan Law.

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