Anand
30 October 2020
Exam Structure
Exam Structure
| S. No. | Units | Marks |
| 1 | Theory and Nature of Political Institutions | 20 |
| 2 | Nature and Sources of Law | 20 |
| 3 | Historical Evolution of Indian Legal System | 20 |
| 4 | Civil and Criminal Courts and Process | 20 |
| 5 | Family Justice System | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Unit 1: Theory and Nature of Political Institutions
- Concept of State/Nation
- Organs of Government - Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
- Separation of Powers – Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial
- Independence
- Constitutional Framework of India
Unit 2: Nature and Sources of Law
- Legislation – process, delegated and subordinate legislation
- Case Law – Stare decisis, precedents within the hierarchy of courts
- Authoritative Sources
- Custom
- Law Reform
Unit 3: Historical Evolution of Indian Legal System
- Ancient Indian Law
- English law in India
- Administration of Justice in British India
- Charter of 1861 and subsequent Charters
- Establishment of High Courts and the Federal Court
- Drafting of the Indian Constitution
- Ancient Indian Law in Modern Legal Framework
Unit 4: Civil and Criminal Courts and Process
- The Civil Court Structure
- The Criminal Court Structure
- The Civil Process
- The Criminal Process – investigation and prosecution
Unit 5: Family Justice System
- Institutional Framework
- Marriage and Divorce
- Children
- Domestic Violence
Syllabus for Class
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