Nolam, P.O. Mirzanagar via Savar Cantonment, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka
E-mail: lawgb2018@gmail.com
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB-001 | Learning the Law and Legal Ethics | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This course prepares the student for study of Law. It is like ploughing the field and preparing the soil before the seed is planted. |
Objectives | |||
Student will know what the Law is about, why law is so important for a society to grow and develop and how complementary and contesting legal systems function in contemporary world. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
Student will know that law is not merely a command. It is blended with ethics and social responsibility.
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(1) What is law? How does it bind society and affect an individual.
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Lecture Handouts | |
Student will learn about Anglo- Saxon elements in our legal system and how maxims can often override enactments.
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(2) Significance/Brooms Legal Maxims based on natural law. | Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
Student will learn about Edward Coke, Holmes, Lord Denning M.K. Gandhi, M.A. Jinnah, Fazlul Haq and Suhrawardy S. R. Pal. Abraham Lincoln.
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(3) Some great Judges and Lawyers | Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
Students are expected to know what the PIL is about. How cigarette smoking was banned in the 1960’s and how Bangladesh High Court began to accept PIL cases and with what beneficial effects.
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(4) Public Interest litigations/ Locus standi.
John Banzhaf, BELA, Golam Mohiuddin Faruque of Bangladesh. |
Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
It is about interpretation of law and how Judges can extend legal remedies through their Judgment.
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(5) Can Judges make law?
Lord Denning. |
Lecture | VIVA |
This section expects the students to be aware of the rights of women under Muslim Family Laws of 1961. | (6) Specific Elements of Muslim Family Law.
Legal rights of Muslim women importance of their Right to Divorce with reference to article 18 of kabinnama. |
Lecture Handouts | Presentation |
This is an issue that involves ethical question. Students are to debate the issue pointing out support for or against the issue in question.
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(7) Can a Lawyer take the case of a person he knows to be guilty of the offence? | Lecture Handouts | |
Student will learn about C.S. S. A. and R.S. record of rights and will know how to measure lands on a C.S. or R.S. map.
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(8) Land measurement. | Practical Training | |
Student will learn about professional conduct of a lawyer, lawyer’s duty to the Court, clients and his colleagues and the consequences of misconduct. | (9) Elementary Issues in Legal Ethics. | Lecture |
Books Recommended:
01. | Granville : | Learning the Law | |
02. | Cardozo : | The Growth of Law | |
03. | Michael Zander : | The Law Making Process | |
04. | Herbert Broom : | Broom’s Legal Maxims | |
05. | Denning : | The Discipline of Law | |
06. | Sir Alfred Denning | Road to Justice | |
07. | Megarry : | Miscellany at Law | |
08. | Donavan | Tact in Law | |
09. | Louis Nizer : | My life in Court | |
10. | Partha Chatterjee : | The Princely Imposter | |
11. | N. H. Jhabvala : | Professional Ethics. | |
12. | Radin : | Law Dictionary. | |
13. | Zander, Michael : | The Law Making Process |
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB- 002 | English Language | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
The intended course is designed as a building block for students who have a desire to learn basic skills of English Language.
Objective
This course aims at introducing students with basic grammar as well as Language skills so that Students can practice sufficiently to acquire communicative competence in English Language.
Learning Outcome
After completing the course students will be able to |
Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
Use communicative Grammar to form correct sentence | 1. Communicative Grammar
Article, Verb and Tense, Subject-Verb Agreement, Preposition
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Quiz test |
Listen and understand short English conversation | 2. Listening Skill
Listening to Social English, Listening to small dialogues from New Headway By Liz & John Soars, Oxford University Press |
Lecture,
Language Lab |
Quiz test |
Speak fluently | 3. Speaking Skill
Asking questions, inviting, agreeing, disagreeing, drawing attention, speaking in classroom on prepared topics |
Lecture,
Powerpoint, Language lab |
Presentation |
Read and understand small passages | 4. Reading Skill
Reading passages related to the majors taken by the students |
Lecture,
Handout |
Midterm Examination |
Write on prepared topics | 5. Writing Skill
Formal letter, dialogue, paragraph, argumentative writing |
Lecture,
Handout |
Midterm Examination |
Books Recommended:
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB-003 | Growth and Development of the Legal System of Bangladesh | 4.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
Basic understanding of Legal history of India & Bangladesh. |
Objective | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to give clean knowledge about the legal history of administration of justice system of Indian Subcontinent from ancient Hindu period to date.
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Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
define legal system | (1) Meaning of Legal System, Branches of Laws, Substantive Law, adjective law, civil law; criminal law, commercial law, agrarian and non-agrarian law and special law dealing with specific matters e.g. Ombudsman, Administrative Tribunal, Family courts etc | Lecture Handouts | VIVA |
know about history of establishing of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh | (2) Evolution of the Supreme court of Bangladesh, Administration of Justice in British India, High Court Division’s power to issue writs, Status of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of Bangladesh. | Lecture | Presentation |
know about the Discussion of Constitution of Bangladesh & others | (3) The structure and functions of courts in Bangladesh, The Supreme court of Bangladesh, Subordinate Court under General Hierarchy, Tribunals and Special courts. Judges and Judicial Task. The Criminal Justice Process. The Civil Justice Process. The Appellate Process and the correction of miscarriages of justice. The judiciary and the Executive. The various legal Institutions of Bangladesh. The Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary affairs. Office of the Attorney General, Law Commission, the Bar council and Bar Associations Judicial Officers Training Academy | Lecture Handouts | Midterm Examination |
know historical Background | (1) Historical Background Administration of Justice in the Indian subcontinent (1204-1947) | Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know about Muslim Period | (2) Judicial system in medieval India (1204-1857) | Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about Rule of East India company | (3) Administration of Justice under the rule of the East India Company (1612-1857) | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know about constitutional history of India | (4) Constitutional history of India from (1857-1947) | Lecture | VIVA |
know about constitutional history of Bangladesh | (5) Constitutional history of Bangladesh (1971-2017) history of Law making authority | Lecture Handouts | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Azizul Haque | Legal System of Bangladesh | Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (1980 | |
02. | A B M Mofizul Islam Patwary | Legal System of Bangladesh | Humanist and Ethical Association of Bangladesh | |
03. | Abdul Halim | Legal System of Bangladesh | Dhaka : CCB Foundation, February, 2012. | |
04. | B.M. Gandhi | Landmarks in Indian Legal & Constitutional History. | Eastern Book Company, 2009 | |
05. | I.H. Qureshi | The Administration of Sultanate of Delhi. | ||
06. | Wahid Husain | Administration Justice During the Muslim Rule in India. | University Of Calcutta | |
07. | V.D. Kulshrestha | Landmarks in Indian Constitutional History. | Eastern Book Company | |
08. | Gazi ShamsurRahman | Legal History Bangladesh(Bangla) | ||
09. | I.H. Qureshi | The Administration of Sultanate of Delhi. | ||
10. | Wahid Husain | Administration Justice During the Muslim Rule in India. | University Of Calcutta | |
11. | V.D. Kulshrestha | Landmarks in Indian Constitutional History. | Eastern Book Company | |
12. | Gazi ShamsurRahman | Legal History Bangladesh(Bangla) |
Relevant Legislations:
01. | The Legal Aid Act, 2000 (Act, No 6 of 2000) |
02. | The Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order, 1972 |
03. | (President’s Order No 46 of 1972) |
04. | The code of civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No V of 1908) |
05. | The Civil Courts Act, 1887 (Act No. XII of 1887) |
06. | The Code of criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act No V of 1890 |
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB- 004 | History of the Independence of Bangladesh and People’s Movements | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an initial overview of the history of Bangladesh. The students will gain their knowledge about various aspects and dynamics of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Objectives
Through the study of the course Liberation War of Bangladesh students will develop knowledge and understanding about the key features, issues, individuals, culturally-relevant perspectives and events from the twentieth century to the Liberation War of 1971. They will appreciate the impact of the Liberation War on Bangladesh history and politics.
Learning Outcomes | Course Content | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
Part 1: Practical | |||
Students will discover various Literature, Places ans events related to the Liberation war
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A. Study of Bangladesh War of Liberation in Bangla Literature
B. Visits to National museum and Liberation War museum
C. Oral History: Case studies of freedom fighters and interviews with village people
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Lectures Readings Participation |
Quiz Report Presentation |
Part 2 | |||
Students will assess the background of the Liberation War |
A. Rise of Bengali nationalism: Internal Colonialism in Pakistan; Two economy theory; Language Movement; Election of 1954; Constitution of 1956; Martial Law; Six Point Program; and Election of 1970 |
Lectures Readings |
Exams Quiz Report Presentation |
Students will rewrite and assess the events and aspects of the Liberation War |
B. War of Liberation 1971: Failure of national integration in Pakistan; Use of force by Pakistani Army; Genocide; Guerilla warfare; Freedom Fighters; Government in exile; Collaboration of a section with Pakistani Army; and the Role of India, USSR, USA
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Lectures Readings |
Exams Quiz Report Presentation |
Students will critically asses the post-war situations of independent Bangladesh
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C. Spirit of Liberation War during Post-Liberation Period; Discourse on national identity; Bengali Vs. Bangladeshi nationalism; Dilemmas faced by Non Bengali Indigenous People |
Exams Lectures Readings |
Exams Quiz Report
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Books Recommended:
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB-005 | Elementary Computer Studies | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
The desired course is planned as a building block for students who have an aim to introduce their occupation as a Computer Fundamentals.
Objective
The objectives of this course to acquire the basic knowledge level to understand Computer Fundamental.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated:
– Realize basic organization and components of computer system, classification of computers, and any conversion of number systems and counter arithmetic. – An ability to understand the memory organization, mother boards and I/O devices. – Realize computer software, programming languages, compilers and operating systems – DOS, WINDOWS. – An ability to know about Microsoft Office, Power-point and Excel. – Can explore World Wide Web and can browse internet services.
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Introduction to Computers:· Basic organization of a computer · Components of computer system · Types of computers · Number system · Counter arithmetic
Computer Memory & I/O Devices: · Bit, Byte and words · Classification of memory · Microprocessors and mother boards · Input and output devices
Computer Software & Operating Systems: · Classification of software · Programming languages · Assemblers · Interpreter and compilers · Operating systems
Word Processing · Create, edit, print documents in Microsoft Word · Make power point presentation · Calculations in Excel
Graphics and Multimedia · Install different multimedia software · Use World Wide Web
Internet Application · Open E-mail address · Browse internet · Retrieve information from WWW
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Lecture Handouts
Lecture Slide Presentation
Lecture Slide Presentation
Lecture & E-book
Lecture
Lecture & E-book
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Oral examination
Quiz and Tutorial Examination
Tutorial Examination
Mid Term Examination
Final Exam
Final Exam
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Books Recommended:
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB-007 | Jurisprudence | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This basic course of law will help students understand and apply basic principles of different legal systems of the world.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to make the students acquainted with law, basic principles of law, different schools of law, sources of law, classifications of law and concept about rights, duties, possession, ownership etc. So that students would be able to apply the laws in practical and professional life.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course, students will be able to…..
-Define and know its importance. |
1. Jurisprudence:
Definition, scope, significance, utility of jurisprudence. |
Lecture handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam
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–Define and understand the characteristics different schools of law and compare among them | 2. Schools of Jurisprudence:
Definition and features of analytical school, historical school, philosophical school, sociological school, comparative school, human rights school.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
–Define and understand development of law | 3. Law:
Definition, growth, sources, |
Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam
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–Define, understand and apply different types of domestic and international law | 4. Classification of law:
Definition and characteristics of Private Law and Public Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Criminal Law, Substantive and Adjective Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Private and Public International Law,
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Understand concept of various legal theories (sources, purposes and implication of law) | 5. Legal theory:
Analysis of Legal Concepts, Legal positivism, Pure Theory of Law. Natural Law. Social Theories of Law. Liberalism and Legal reasoning
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Define and understand these concepts properly | 6. Conduct, Events, Things:
Definition, characteristics, mode of controlling |
Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam
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-Define and understand properly and enforce rights | 7. Rights and duties:
Definition, kinds, elements, enforcement and relation between rights and duties/Classification of rights.
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Define and classify different types of persons | 8. Persons:
Definition; legal status of lower animals, dead persons, unborn person, idol, mosque; kinds-legal person, natural person, artificial person; double personality;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Define and understand right way of possession and ownership | 9. Possession and Ownership:
Definition, kinds, essential elements, mode of acquiring and transferring.
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know and define obligation | 10. Types of Obligation:
Definition, essentials and sources of obligation |
Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
Books Recommended:
First Year (1st Semester)
LLB-009 | Law of Equity and Trust | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
To understand the evolution of justice system in common law countries for the students who have a desire to learn about the contribution of equity law in development of present common law justice system.
Objectives
The principle aim of the course is to introduce students with principles of equity which have contributed in fulfilling the lacking of common law system and with laws relating to trust.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, students will be able to: |
Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs
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Law of Equity | |||
– define equity,
-understand the necessity of equity |
1.Primary Concept of Equity
Definition, basic concept, Historical background, nature and scope of equity |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test & and course final examination |
-know the origin and development of equity in common law justice system.
– know the functions, power and procedure of the court of chancellor. |
2.Origin and Development of Equity
Common Law, the Chancellor, Expansion of equitable jurisdiction, authority of equity, procedure in equity courts, effects of precedents |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test |
-explain three types of jurisdictions of equity court. | 3.Classification of Equity Jurisdiction
Exclusive Jurisdiction, Concurrent Jurisdiction, Auxiliary Jurisdiction |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-juxtapose the equity and common law
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4.Equity and Common Law
Equity in common law courts, loopholes of common law, spheres in which equity supplemented the law |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know details about procedure of Queen’s Bench or court of common law and Exchequer or the court of chancery.
– know object and effect of judicature Act |
5.The Judicature Act
Courts of equity and judicature Act, effect of judicature Act, object of the judicature Act, Relation of law and equity, no conflict cases |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-understand the principles with which equity law works. | 6.Maxims of Equity
12 recognized maxims of equity |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
Law of Trusts | |||
– define trust
-classify the trust -know the historical background of trust |
7.Concept of Trust
Nature and definition of trust, The Trusts Act-1882, Classification of Trust; History of the development of Trusts |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Presentation |
-know the procedure of creation of trust. | 8.Creation of Trust
Parties to trust, author of the trust, trustee, beneficiary of the trust, creation of trust, rules of three certainties, executed and executory trust, doctrine of cypress, determination of Trust and trusteeship |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know about the duties, liabilities, rights, functions of the trustees.
-advise any person who is going to be a trustee |
9.The Trustees
Appointment, Removal, Rights, Powers, Functions, Duties, Liabilities and Disabilities of Trustees |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know the limitation, rights and liabilities of the beneficiaries. | 10. The Beneficiaries
Limitation, Rights and Liabilities of the beneficiaries
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
The Trusts Act, 1882 (Act No II of 1982)
The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (Act No I of 1877)
First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-008 | Law of Contract | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as legal advisor in corporate field.
Objective
The aim of the course is to explain The Contract Act, 1872 and also detailed study of law relating to contract.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret
– contract and its object
– Procedure of making a contract
– Method of termination and discharge of – Contract
– Different types of Contract.
– Contract of Bailment
– Contract of Agency |
1. Basic Concept of Contract, formation of a contract, performance of contract: Making of an agreement, offer, acceptance and promise. | Lecture and
Handout |
Oral test |
2. Classification of contract, Essentials of a valid contract. | Lecture and
Handout |
Oral test | |
3. Capacity of parties: Contract by minor, Free consent in a contract its meaning and implication- coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation and mistake. | Lecture and
Handout |
Assignment and Case studies | |
4. Legality of object and consideration, Contingent, wagering and quasi Contract, Contract restraint in trade, Supervening impossibility | Lecture and Handout | Case studies | |
5. Method of termination and discharge of Contract; Consequences of and remedies for breach of 5.Contract. Performance of
Contract. |
Lecture
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Midterm | |
6. Definition of indemnity and guarantee, distinction between indemnity and guarantee, rights of indemnity holder, contract for bailment, rights and liability of guarantee and surety, revocation of guarantee.
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Lecture | Midterm | |
7. Definition, classification of bailment: for hire, for custody, for carriage, for loan, gratitude, for security, for payment of debt, for performance of promise, determination of bailment.
8. Contract of Agency; Definition of agent and principal, general rules of agency test of agency, nature of agency, types of agent, who may employ an agent? Who may be an agent? Creation of agency, Extent of agent’s authority, Rights and liabilities of agent and principal, irrevocable agency, termination of agency. |
Lecture | Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Oxford, 6th Edition, December 2004.
Governing Legislations:
First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-010 | Crime and Court in Bangla Literature | 2.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
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First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-011 | Roman Law and Hindu Law | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying this course, the student can establish their career in Law. |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to provide sound knowledge about ancient and modern Hindu Law and ancient Roman Law. |
Roman Law:
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
describe brief history of Roman Law | (1) Historical Background of Roman Law | Lecture | Quiz test |
describe main sources of Roman Law | (2) Sources of Roman Law | Lecture, handouts | Presentation |
explain Justinian’s various compilations. | (3) Corpus juris civile : Justinian Code | Lecture | Viva |
know about the causes of slavery, Legal position of slaves, Manumission, Nationality, Patria Protestas. | (4) Law of Persons : The slave, Legal position of slave, Manumission, Nationality, Patria Protestas, Roman Marriage | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
know about various types of property(res), modes of acquiring ownership under Roman Law | (5) Law of Property: Res, classification of res, modes of acquiring ownership under Roman Law | Lecture | Presentation |
explain essentials of Roman will, Codicil, Legacy & natural children’s & widow’s right of succession | (6) Law of Succession : will, Codicil, Legacy & natural children’s & widow’s right of succession | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe classification of contract & the process of creation & extinction of contractual obligation | (7) Law of obligations: Obligation, Contract, Classification of contract, Quasi contract, extinction of contractual obligation | Lecture | Tutorial |
know about different types of magistrate & judges during the Republican period | (8) Magistrates and Judges : praetor Urbanus , praetor peregrines, curule aediles, quaestors | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
know about the influence of Roman Law regarding current legal system | (9) Influence of Roman Law on the current legal system. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Dr. L. Kabir | Roman Law (Published by : Ain Prakashan, 5th edition November , 2010) |
02. | Buckland, W W | Elementary Principles of the Roman Private Law (Published by : Cambridge University Press, 1912, 1st Paperback edition, 2014) |
03. | Buckland, W W | A Manual of Roman Private Law (Published by : Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition, 2012) |
04. | Prichard A M | League’s Roman Private Law (Published by : Booksellers Association of Great Britian and Ireland, 1961) |
05. | Buesland W W | Roman Law and common Law (Published by : Cambridge University Press, 1st edition, 2010) |
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Hindu Law:
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
describe main sources, nature, origin of Hindu Law | (1) Nature, Origin and Sources of Hindu Law | Lecture | Quiz test |
know basic difference between Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools | (2) Schools of Hindu Law : Mitakshara School and Dayabhaga School | Lecture, handouts | Presentation |
describe various forms of Hindu marriage, prerequisites and legal consequences of a valid Hindu marriage | (3) Marriage : Forms of Hindu marriage, prerequisites and legal consequences of a valid Hindu marriage | Lecture, | Presentation |
describe essentials and legal consequences of a valid Hindu Adoption. Nature of women’s right to Adoption | (4) Adoption : Essentials and consequence of an Adoption | Lecture, handouts | Quiz test |
define will and gift, essentials of a valid gift or will, Revocation of gift, will or gift to unborn person | (5) Will & Gift : Essentials of a valid gift or will, Revocation of gift, will or gift to unborn person | Lecture | Midterm Examination |
explain importance of Hindu Debts and partition | (6) Debts and partition | Lecture, handouts | Presentation |
describe Position of Karta of the joint family, his rights and obligations | (7) Joint Family system : Power and Function, Position of Karta of the joint family, his rights and obligations | Lecture, | VIVA |
describe who are entitled to maintenances and its importance in Hindu Law | (8) Maintenance : Persons are entitled to maintenances and its importance in Hindu Law | Lecture, handouts | Quiz test |
describe basic differences Stridhana and Womens estate. Inheritance of Stridhana | (9) Stridhana and Womens estate: Stridhana,Womens estate Inheritance of Stridhana | Lecture | Quiz test |
explain what’s are the Religious and charitable estate under Hindu Law. Who will manage them. | (10) Religious and charitable estate : Private and public endowments, functions, qualifications, liability of a Mahanta and Shebiet. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
know what are the defects of existing Hindu Law in Bangladesh & what sorts of reformation should be brought | (11) Need for reforms of Hindu Law in Bangladesh | Lecture | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | S.K. Routh | Elements of Hindu Law (Published by : Comilla Law Book house, 2nd edition 2008) |
02. | D.F. Mullah | Principles of Hindu Law (Published by : N.M. Tripathi Private Ltd. 16th edition, 1990) |
03. | B.M. Gandhi | Hindu Law (Published by : Eastern Law Book Company 4th edition, 2016) |
04. | S.M. Rakshit | Principles of Hindu Law (Published by : Dhaka: Kamrun Book House, 2008) |
05. | Remesarni Sir Vepa | Principles of Hindu Law |
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Relevant Legislations:
01. | The Hindu Women’s Right to Property Act, 1937 |
02. | Residence and Maintenance Act, 1946 |
First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-012 | Government and Politics | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rational
Basic understanding of the concepts of Political Science, government and governance.
Objectives
Providing in depth understanding of the key concepts of Political Science, its scope and utility, meaning of governance and good governance.
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course, students will be able to…. | Definition, scope, nature of Political Science. | Lecture
Handouts |
Tutorial |
-know how to define Politics & Political Science, scope and nature of the subject and its usefulness. | Differences between Political science and Political Theories or Political organizations. | Lecture
Handouts |
Tutorial Assignment |
-methods of studying political science. | Methodology of studying Political Science. | Group discussion & Lecture
Handouts |
Class test |
-differences of Political Science with other related subjects. | its relations with Economics, History and Sociology. | Lecture
Handouts |
Viva voce |
-different organs of the government. | Define the concepts of State, Sovereignty, Power, Law, Liberty & Equality, citizenship etc. | Lecture
Handouts & discussion |
Quiz test, Group discussion |
-state – concepts of modern state, classifications of the government, Constitution and its different kinds | Political Participation, Political Parties, Power and Politics | Lecture
Handouts & discussion |
Midterm exam |
– Forms of Government | Parliamentary and Presidential forms of Government. Concept of governance, good governance, problems of governance, social capitals for governance. | Lecture
Handouts & discussion |
Open discussion |
Books Recommended:
First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-016 | Law of Tort and Consumer Protection | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This Course will help the students to make an efficiency Career in Law. |
Objective | |||
The main Purpose of this course is to make sense of the students about petty cases relating to tort, but not under trial process in Bangladesh. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
Know about basic concept of tort | (1) Introductory: Basic concept, origin, definition, nature, characteristics | Lecture | Presentation |
Explain classification, contributory negligence | (2) Negligence: Definition, Characteristics, classification, defenses, contributory negligence. | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
Know about nature, remedies of nuisance | (3) Nuisance: Basic concept, nature, classification, remedies. | Lecture | Class Test |
Know about definition and defenses of defamation | (4) Defamation: Definition, elements, classification, Defenses, privileges. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Know about basic concept of trespass | (5) Trespass: Definition, modes of trespass, trespass to land & persons, trespass-ab-initio, defenses, remedy | Lecture | Quiz test |
Know about remedy of tort | (6) Remedy in tort: Judicial & extra judicial remedy. | Lecture handouts | Assignment |
Know about liability in tort | (7) Liability: Definition, classification, strict & vicarious liability. | Lecture | Tutorial Examination |
Know about objective of consumer protection Act, 2009 | (8) Introductory of Consumer Protection: Origin & objectives of consumer protection Act, 2009. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Know about powers & functions of the department | (9) Powers & Functions of the Consumer protection Council. | Lecture | presentation |
Know about punishment under the consumer protection Act, 2009 | (10) Punishment: Punishment of different kinds of offence relating to consumer protection. | Lecture handouts | Midterm Examination |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
Trade Mark Act, 1940.
Unadulterated Food Ordinance, 1959
Standard of Weight and measures Ordinance, 1961
Bangladesh Pure Food Rules, 1967
Bangladesh Essential Commodity Act, 1978.
Bangladesh Drug Control Ordinance, 1982.
Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute Ordinance, 1984.
Breast Feeding – an Alternative to Child Food Ordinance, 1984.
Draft Consumer Protection Act, 2006.
First Year (2nd Semester)
LLB-049 | Environmental Science | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
Basic understanding of natural environment is essential for survival and sustainable development.
Objective
Providing in depth understanding of natural environment as our life support system through lectures and practical lessons.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
Define environment & environmental science and its various components
-Draw the relationship between environment & its resources and their sustainability
– Describe the evolution of human society
-Describe the environment as a system
-Describe Bangladesh ecosystem & food chain
-Describe industrialization respect to environment
-Define the causes of population growth and economic development.
-Understand the effects of pollution in environment
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1.Environmental Science: Concept & components, perception & Scope, history
2. Environment and Life: Natural resource (NR), types, access to NR, recycling, sustainability, different views.
3. Evolution of Human Society: Impact of NR use, degradation & pollution, threats.
4. Environment as System: Ecosystem, concept & components, matter & energy, types of matter & energy laws, efficiency of energy use.
5. Ecosystem: Definition, Structure & functions, biogeochemical cycles, food chain.
6. Industrialization: Degradation & changes in ecosystem, impacts, local & global impacts, challenges to human society.
7. Population: Distribution, growth, economic development, Bangladesh scenario.
8. Environmental Pollution: Degradation & pollution of environment, air water & noise pollution, domestic, agricultural, & industrial, rural & urban ,impacts & remediation, atmosphere,& climate, local & global impacts.
9. Water in environment: importance, water cycles, and water resources of Bangladesh, Conservation & management issues of water pollution.
10. Air pollution: Air pollution, causes & impacts of air pollution, air pollution in Dhaka city & its remediation.
11. Greenhouse effect: Causes of Greenhouse effect & global climate change issues.
13. Gender & Environment: Bangladesh social scenario, women in rural areas
14. Environmental education: Education, research & awareness, conservation of environment.
15. Media & Environment: Press, radio & electronic media in environment management.
16. NGOs & environment: Role of NGOs & civil society, participatory approach in environmental management. |
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books
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Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
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Lectures, Handouts, Books. Lectures, Handouts, Books.
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Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books. |
Quiz test
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Mid term
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-Define environment & environmental science and its various components
-Draw the relationship between environment & its resources and their sustainability
– Describe the evolution of human society -Describe the environment as a system
-Describe Bangladesh ecosystem & food chain
-Describe industrialization respect to environment
-Define the causes of population growth and economic development.
-Understand the effects of pollution in environment
-Describe the importance of water as natural resource & its management issues
Describe the importance of air as natural resource & its management issues in Dhaka city -Describe the various way of pollution in environment & the climate change effects -Describe the scenario of gender issue respect to environment
-Build the awareness of environment
-Know the importance of media
-Know the role of NGOs respect to environment |
1.Environmental Science: Concept & components, perception & Scope, history
2. Environment and Life: Natural resource (NR), types, access to NR, recycling, sustainability, different views.
3. Evolution of Human Society: Impact of NR use, degradation & pollution, threats.
4. Environment as System: Ecosystem, concept & components, matter & energy, types of matter & energy laws, efficiency of energy use.
5. Ecosystem: Definition, Structure & functions, biogeochemical cycles, food chain.
6. Industrialization: Degradation & changes in ecosystem, impacts, local & global impacts, challenges to human society.
7. Population: Distribution, growth, economic development, Bangladesh scenario.
8. Environmental Pollution: Degradation & pollution of environment, air water & noise pollution, domestic, agricultural, & industrial, rural & urban ,impacts & remediation, atmosphere,& climate, local & global impacts.
9. Water in environment: importance, water cycles, and water resources of Bangladesh, Conservation & management issues of water pollution.
10. Air pollution: Air pollution, causes & impacts of air pollution, air pollution in Dhaka city & its remediation.
11. Greenhouse effect: Causes of Greenhouse effect & global climate change issues.
13. Gender & Environment: Bangladesh social scenario, women in rural areas
14. Environmental education: Education, research & awareness, conservation of environment.
15. Media & Environment: Press, radio & electronic media in environment management.
16. NGOs & environment: Role of NGOs & civil society, participatory approach in environmental management. |
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books.
Lectures, Handouts, Books
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Lectures, Handouts, Books. |
Quiz test
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Tutorial/ assignment Assignment
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Mid term
IQ test
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Books Recommended:
Second Year (3rd Semester)
LLB-006 | Gender Studies | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
Gender plays a central role in all areas of our lives, whether as our own identity in specific everyday situations in our private sphere or at work, as a classification of people into exactly two sexes as in various forms and documents, as a symbol in literary works, as a factor in biological differentiations or as a statistical category. Gender relations are marked by inequality and hierarchization. Assessments of appearance, way of acting, social positions, the distribution of income and power and much more is gendered in many different respects. Gender attributions and perceptions structure and determine the access of people and groups of people to resources, spaces and structuring power in the most various ways. Mechanisms of discrimination, normalization, privilege, naturalization, marginalization and identification, which are of great importance for current social, economic, technical, cultural and political developments, can be investigated in terms of gender issues. The need for gender expertise for analyzing gender relations and developing tools for creating equality of opportunities and anti- discrimination for questioning norms and normality’s is constantly growing.
Objectives
Gender studies provide interdisciplinary academic programs that are both nationally and transnationally oriented. This course teaches the ability to analyze gender relations in various social, political, historical and cultural contexts. Students will also learn the various approaches of different scientific disciplines to gender construction and shaping gender relations. This course provides fundamental skills, methods and work techniques for the analysis of gender relations, discrimination and privileges in social, culture, historical and political contexts. The following perspectives are the key starting points for Gender studies:
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessments
Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course, Students will be able to …. | 1. Basic concepts of Gender:
a) Concept of Gender and Sex, Gender as a development issue, Gender mainstreaming b)Gender analysis framework, Intra-household bargaining power, Gender equity & equality, Different measurement of gender equality
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Lecture with Reference
discussion |
Exercise |
Define Gender and Sex; know difference between Gender and Sex; Explain the concept of Gender that is changed through historical process, describe gender analysis framework and understand different measurement of gender equality. | |||
Define feminism; describe origin and the historical development of feminism as a separate branch of knowledge. Explain the different theories, they can be explored various social inequalities, discrimination based on gender relation, open Knowledge eyes to understand critically everyday life. | 2. Concept of feminism
a) Definition, Origin and Development of feminism.
b) Different theories of feminism: Liberal, Radical, Marxist, Socialist, Psychoanalytic, Existentialist, Post-modern, Post-colonialism, Black, Third-world and eco-feminism. |
Lecture discussion
Questions-answer |
Tutorial exam.
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Describe how women and gender issues related to development discourse. Know various approaches based on women, gender and development. | 3. Women development:
a) WID,WAD and GAD b)Women development approaches: Welfare approaches; Anti-poverty approaches; Skill based approaches; Equity approaches; Empowerment approach |
Lecture
Group discussions |
Exercise, Quiz test |
Analyze Basic issues of
Women’s situation in the context of Bangladesh. |
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4. Women development in Bangladesh:
a) Changing status of women in Bangladesh, Women and reproductive health, Women participation in workforce, Women in politics b)Violence against women: Nature, Causes, Problems of disadvantaged women |
Lecture with Reference
Questions-answer |
Assignment/
Tutorial Examination |
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Know the various constitutional agreements, policy, planning and programs for women development in the context of global and national level for over the time. | 5.Global and national actions for advancement of women :
a) International and UN conferences and conventions, constitutional agreements b)National women’s development policy, planning and programs in women development
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Lecture with reference and lecture sheet | Mid term
Examination |
Explain overall women’s situation relating to legislations in the context of Bangladesh. | 6. Legal Initiatives in Bangladesh:
a)Marriage, Family and Divorce related legislations b)Violence-related legislations c) Labor welfare related legislations |
Lecture, discussion | Assignment
Presentation
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Books Recommended:
Second Year (3rd Semester)
LLB-013 | Constitutional Law of Bangladesh | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course of law will help students understand basic principles of constitutional law, constitutional safeguard.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to make the students acquainted with constitutional law, constitutional rights and how these rights can be protected.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course students will be able to…..
-Define constitutional law, understand different forms of government, and know the characteristics of Bangladesh Constitution and its history. |
1. Introduction:
definition, scope and nature of constitutional law, classification of Constitutions, forms of government, the doctrine of separation of power and Supremacy of Constitution, Elements of an ideal constitution. Emergence of Bangladesh. The Proclamation of independence. The Provisional Constitution of Bangladesh Order, 1972, Supremacy of Bangladesh Constitution.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know the legal status of state princilples | 2. Fundamental Principles of State Policy:
Definition, characteristics, nationalism, socialism, democracy secularism, economic, social, cultural rights, fundamental rights and fundamental principles of state policy
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know what is fundamental rights and its constitutional protection | 3. Fundamental Rights:
Definition and relation among rights, fundamental rights and human rights; importance, constitutional remedies of fundamental rights, entitlement related rights, ways of enforcement rights, freedom oriented rights.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Know the forms of government and their power and functions | 4. The Executive:
President; prime minister, cabinet and other ministers; power and functions of the executive; collective and individual responsibility of ministers; relation between the executive and parliament; executive power; ordinance making power; rule making power; emergency power; power of pardon and reprieves; local government; attorney general
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know the formation and power of parliament and term, qualifications, disqualifications of its members. | 5. The Legislature:
composition, power and functions of the Parliament, privileges and immunities of Parliament and its members, qualification and disqualification for election to Parliament, vacation of seat of the members, legislative and fiscal powers, delegated legislation.
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know the formation, term, power of judiciary | 6. The judiciary:
The jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court, appointment of judges, independence of judiciary, judicial review. The Administrative Tribunals. The Ombudsman. Constitutional amendments, Amendment procedure of the Constitution-transitional and temporary provision – repeals- interpretations
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Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know election procedure, qualifications of voter, voter-list, powers and functions of election commission | 7. Election, Service and other topics:
Elections-establishment and functions of Election Commission-validity of election and the law relating to election. The Services of Bangladesh, establishment of service Commission-function of the commission. Proclamation of emergency – Emergency Provisions – Concept of Caretaker Government -Concept of Interim Government. The Ombudsman. |
Lecture | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislation:
Govt. Publication: The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
Second Year (3rd Semester)
LLB-014 | Constitutional Law of UK & USA | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
The intended course is designed for students who have desire to establish their career in Law |
Objective | |||
The principle aim of the course is to make the students efficient for comparing Constitutional Law of UK & USA and Bangladesh. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs | ||
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||||
describe brief history of Constitution of UK | (1) Historical background of the constitution of United Kingdom | Lecture | Quiz test | ||
describe main sources and features of the constitution of United Kingdom | (2) Sources and features of the constitution of United Kingdom: The Magna carta-1215, The petition of Rights-1628, The Bills of Right-1689, The Act of settlement-1700, The parliament Acts-1911 and 1949, The Human Rights Act-1998 | Lecture, handouts | Presentation | ||
know what is the basic distinction between constitutional supremacy and Parliamentary supremacy | (3) Supremacy of the Parliament and Constitution | Lecture, | Presentation | ||
explain various types of constitutional convention under UK constitution | (4) Convention of the Constitution:
Constitutional conventions, Unenforceability of the conventions, Conventions relating to the exercise of the Royal Prerogative, Convention relating to cabinet system, convention relating to the relation between the HR and HC. |
Lecture, handouts | Quiz test | ||
explain collective responsibility and individual responsibility parliament member of UK | (5) Ministerial Responsibility: Collective responsibility and Individual responsibility | Lecture, | Presentation | ||
explain three principles of rule of Law enunciated by A.V Dicey. | (6) Rule of Law : Dicey’s first concept , Dicey’ second concept, Dicey’s third concept | Lecture handouts | Presentation | ||
describe power and position of Prime minister of UK | (7) Prime minister of UK : The Prime Minister, Choice of Prime Minister, Functions of Prime Minister | Lecture | Tutorial Examination | ||
know what sorts of Privileges and immunities can be given to the members of parliament | (8) Privileges and immunities of parliament of UK: The nature of parliamentary privilege, The privileges of the Commons, The privileges of the Lords. | Lecture handouts | Presentation | ||
know about certain Prerogative power of the crown | (9) Prerogative power of the crown: The prerogatives in domestic affairs, The prerogatives in foreign affairs | Lecture | Quiz test | ||
know what is Separation of Power, whether Separation of Power is existed in the constitution UK & USA | (10) Separation of Power both in UK & USA Constitution : The Institutions of the state, The Executive, The Legislature, Relationship between Legislature and Executive, Relationship between the Executive and the Judiciary, Relationship between Judiciary and Legislature | Lecture handouts | Presentation | ||
describe jurisdiction,powers and functions of supreme court and subordinate courts of UK and USA | (11) Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions UK & USA | Lecture | Presentation | ||
describe brief history of Constitution of USA | (12) Historical background of the constitution of USA : The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of confederation, The Philadelphia convention leading to the Adoption of the Constitution | Lecture handouts | Quiz test | ||
describe main sources and features of the constitution of USA | (13) Sources and features of the constitution of USA : Federal Form of Government, Separation of Powers, Judicial Review, Written Character, constitutional conventions, Rigidity, Supremacy of the constitution, Bill of Rights, Division of Powers, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Presidential, Dual Citizenship | Lecture handouts | Assignment | ||
know constitution, duration, powers and functions of UK parliament | (14) Parliament of USA: The Senate, Term of Senate, Qualifications to be a member of senate and Member of the House, Composition and Power of the House. | Lecture handouts | Quiz test | ||
explain judicial review with relevant cases | (15) Judicial Review under USA constitution: MARBURY V Madison (1803) | Lecture handouts | Presentation | ||
Describe appointment ,mode of election, impeachment procedure, power and position of the president of USA | (16) President of USA: Qualifications, Tenure and Re-eligibility, Mode of Election, Impeachment, Powers and position of American President. | Lecture | Midterm
Examination |
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Know the amending method of USA constitution. | (17) Amending and ratifying of the constitution of USA | Lecture handouts | Presentation | ||
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislation:
Constitution of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.
Second Year (3rd Semester)
LLB-015 | Labour Law of Bangladesh | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
The intended course is to understand the laws relating to labour and workers and to provide teaching about labour disputes resolution.
Objectives
The principle aim of the course is to introduce students’ industrial laws which are connected to labour and workers so that the students can know the remedy, rights and liability of the labour.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, students will be able to… |
Course Contents
|
Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs
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– define worker
– classify workers – understand the service system of workers. |
1.The Labour Act, 2006( Workers):
Definition of workers, Formation of the contract of Service, Conditions of employment and Classification of workers. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know the procedure of leave
– know about various types of leaves |
2.Leave and Holidays:
Substantive provisions for leave and holiday, procedure of application and permission of leave, effect of unauthorized leave, various kinds of leaves, right to lien |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test |
– know the grounds and procedure of the various types of stoppage in the establishment | 3. Stoppage of work:
Stoppage in the establishment, closure, lay-off, retrenchment. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– differentiate between
discharge, dismissal and termination, -know the procedure of discharge, dismissal and termination. – know the penalties and compensation for the workers. |
4. Discharge, Dismissal and Termination
Grounds of discharge, dismissal and termination, compensation of the workers for discharge, dismissal and termination, suspension, grievance procedure, Penalties and Procedure. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Presentation |
-define wages
-know about the responsibility of payment of wages and about the wage period.
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5.Wages:
Fixing of right of wages, Payment of wages, responsibility of payment of wages Claims out of deductions from wages. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-know about the working hours for the workers. – know about the safety issues for the workers and workplaces.
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6. Establishment Law:
Working hours, provision for health and hygiene, penalties.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-know about the compensation of the workers in case of accidents and diseases.
– measure the employer’s liability for compensation and to know the procedure for its determination |
7.Worker’s Compensation:
Accidents and Diseases, Fatal Accidents, Employers Liability for compensation and the procedure for its determination. The functions of the commissioners. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know the rights to maternity benefit.
-know the procedure of payment of maternity benefit. |
8. Maternity benefit:
Prohibition of employment of pregnant woman, right to maternity benefit, procedure of payment of maternity benefit, amount of maternity benefit, no termination of women in certain cases. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Presentation |
-know about the limitation of child labour.
-know the working hours of child labour. |
9. Employment of Adolescent:
Definition of children, adolescent and adult, rules with regard to adolescent, prohibition on employment of adolescent, certificate of fitness, working hours of children, power to require medical examination, prohibition of employment of adolescent in some works, exception in certain cases of child labour.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-know about formation and registration of Trade Union, Collective bargaining agent and about occupation, health & safety. | 10. Industrial Relations:
Trade Unions and freedom of association, registration of Trade Union, collective bargaining agent, rights and privileges of registered trade unions and collective bargaining agents, strike, lockout, industrial dispute, settlement of industrial disputes through negotiation, conciliation, arbitration, appellate tribunal. |
Term and course final examination | |
-know the functions , role and utility of the trade union
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11. The Law of Trade Unions:
History of Trade Union Movement, Role, Functions and utility of trade unions, Registration of Trade Unions, Rights and, Unfair-Labour practices.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-know the procedure of settlement of industrial disputes. | 12. Settlement Of Disputes:
Origin of Labors legislation, Right to Strike and lockout, Industrial disputes and their settlement through negotiation, Conciliation, Arbitration
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-know the procedure of the labour court and the labour appellate tribunal
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13. The Labour Court & Labour Appellate Tribunal:
Constitution, Functions and Powers of Labour Courts and the Labors Appellate Tribunal, Labour Policy of the Government, Penalties and Procedure. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
Books Recommended:
Governing Legislations:
Second Year (3rd Semester)
LLB-017 | Company Law | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who are desirous to establish their career as legal advisor in corporate field.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to explain The Company Act, 1994, The Partnership Act, 1932 and also detailed study of law relating to company.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret…
– Basic concepts and its formation
– Procedure of formation of Company
– Company Capital
– Management
– Winding-Up or termination of Company
– Formation of partnership firm |
1. Company; The Nature of Legal Personality and Lifting of Veil of Incorporation.
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Lecture and
Case study |
Oral test |
2. Formation of the Company. The preparation and submission of the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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Lecture and
Handout |
Oral test | |
(a) Promotional Part: The Duties and Liabilities of Promoters | Lecture and
Handout |
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(b) Prospectuses: The Requirements for Prospectuses and Liabilities thereof. | Lecture and Handout | Midterm | |
(c) Capital: Raising, Maintaining and Reducing the capital. Discounts, Premiums, Shares and Debentures. Registration, Different Classes of Shares. Rights of Different Classes and Variation of Share Rights.
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Lecture | Midterm | |
6. Directors: Appointment, Dismissal, Disqualification, Duties, Powers and Limitations. Managing Director. Management of the Company
7. Meeting, Voting and Resolutions. Division of Functions Among Officers and Organs of the Company 8. The Doctrine of Ultra Vires. Liability of Company and Directors for Ultra Vires Acts. 9. Winding-Up: Types of Winding-Up. Powers and Duties of the Liquidator. 10. Partnership: Definition and Nature of Partnership. Formation of partnership. Test of Partnership. Kinds, of Partners. Relations of Partners to one another. Relation with Third Parties. Implied Authority. Mutual Rights and abilities. Dissolution of a Firm and Consequences. Registration of Firms. Effects of non-Registration.
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Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture |
Final Exam
Final Exam
Final Exam
Final Exam
Assignment |
Books Recommended:
Second Year (4th Semester)
LLB-018 | Constitutional Law of India | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
The intended Course has been designed for the comparable discussion between India and Pakistan about their State management. |
Objective | |||
The aim of this Course is to know the students about the Fundamental Rights, State Policy and Judicial Functions of both States. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
know about preamble of Indian Constitution | (18) Preamble of Indian Constitution : Concept, Characteristics, is it Part or not of Constitution. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
know about supremacy of constitution | (19) Sources of Indian Constitution:
Sources, features and supremacy of constitution of India. |
Lecture | Quiz test |
know about fundamental rights and its enforcement | (20) Fundamental Rights in Indian Constitution:
definition, enumeration of Fundamental Rights, enforcement |
Lecture handouts | Course final Examination |
know about Election, impeachment, power & Function | (21) President :
Qualification, Election, impeachment, power & Function |
Lecture | Presentation |
explain Philosophy of the Indian Constitution | (22) Philosophy of the Constitution:
Philosophy. |
Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
know about Constitution of India and Pakistan | (23) Comparison between India and Pakistan Constitution | Lecture | Assignment |
know about Composition, powers & functions of Supreme Court of India | (24) Supreme Court of India :
Composition, powers & functions |
Lecture handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know about Council of states, composition of the house of people, duration of house of parliament | (25) Parliament:
Council of states, composition of the house of people, duration of house of parliament, qualification for membership of parliament, speaker, dissolution of parliament. |
Lecture | Course final Examination |
know about Powers & Functions of Ministers and Cabinet | (26) Ministers and Cabinet :
Powers & Functions of Ministers and Cabinet, Privileges & immunities. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
know about Features and basic structure of Pakistan Constitution | (27) Introduction of Pakistan Constitution :
Features and basic structure of Pakistan Constitution. |
Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
know about Fundamental Rights in Pakistan Constitution | (28) Fundamental Rights in Pakistan Constitution :
definition, enumeration of Fundamental Rights, enforcement. |
Lecture | Class Test |
know about Federation of Pakistan | (29) Federation of Pakistan:
Election, oath & Removal of President. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
know about Parliament of Pakistan and the qualification of members in parliament | (30) Parliament of Pakistan:
Qualification for membership of Majlish-e-Shoora, vacation of seats, oath, privileges & immunities of members. |
Lecture | Quiz test |
know about Separation of Power both in India &Pakistan | (31) Separation of Power both in India & Pakistan Constitution: Definition of Separation of Power, current scenery of Separation of Power. | Lecture | Midterm Examination |
Books Recommended:
Governing Legislation:
Constitution of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.
Second Year (4th Semester)
LLB-019 | Public International Law | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
Basic understanding of Public International Law and Contemporary development. |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to introduce this course to give depth knowledge about the source of international law, Subjects of international law, institutional framework and dispute resolution framework as well as other related matters. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
know about public international law | (1) Introduction:
(a) The basic concept, definition, nature and debate as a legal system, significance, weakness. Relation between Municipal and International Law. (b) Sources of international law. (c) Subject of international law |
Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know about jurisdiction | (2) Jurisdiction :
Sovereignty absolute and limited, Extra territorial responsibility of a state, Domestic jurisdiction. |
Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about recognition | (3) Recognition:
Recognition of a state and govt, Doctrine of recognition, criteria for recognition. |
Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know about state territory | (4) Statehood:
Definition of state territory, Acquisition of state territory, the common heritage of mankind. |
Lecture | VIVA |
know about Air Law | (5) Air Law:
Theories, structure, freedom of Air Law (Chicago Convention, 1944).State jurisdiction over Air Law. |
Lecture Handouts | Presentation |
know about Sea Law | (6) Law of the Sea:
Different Sea Zones, Continental Shelf, Freedom of the High Sea. |
Lecture | Midterm Examination |
know about State Jurisdiction | (7) State Jurisdiction:
Categories of state jurisdiction, Asylum, Extradition. |
Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know about diplomatic Agents | (8) Diplomatic privileges and immunities:
Immunities from national jurisdiction, concept and rationale of immunity, state immunities diplomatic and consular immunities. |
Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about state responsibility | (9) State responsibility: Meaning , Nature, grounds. | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know about the law of treaties | (10) Treaty :
Requirement of treaty, Clarification of treaty making power and procedure of reservation and modification, ratification and registration mode of interpretation, grounds of suspension and termination. |
Lecture | Tutorial Examination |
know about state Succession | (11) State Succession:
Succession to treaties, succession to state property, state debts, archives, private rights. |
Lecture Handouts | VIVA |
know about Human Rights and self determination | (12) Human Rights:
Human Rights, Universal Declaration of human rights and 1966 Covenant, ICJ, Settlement of Disputes by Peaceful Means: Pacific Means of Settlement of Disputes, Judicial Settlements ICC, and UN and Its Organs. |
Lecture | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Harris | International Law: Cases and Materials | Sweet & Maxwell.London, 8th edition, 2004 |
02. | Brownlie | Principles of Public International Law | James Crawford , Eight Edition |
03. | Cassesse |
International Law in a Divided World |
World Clarendon Paperbacks, New Edition |
04. | Shaw | · International Law
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· Essex Court Chambers and LLauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge, 8th edition |
05. | Levi | Contemporary International Law | 2nd edition |
Second Year (4th Semester)
LLB-020 | Law of Insurance | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
This course of law will help students understand basic principles of insurance law. In modern life risk of life and property is increasing and insurance is a policy to mitigate the risk.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to make the students acquainted with insurance law so that they can take legal steps in case violation of insurance policy.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course students will be able to…..
-Define and know basic concept of insurance |
1. Introduction:
Nature and Principles of Insurance: Definition and types of Insurance, governance of Insurance business, definition and nature of a contract of Insurance, fundamental principles of Insurance contracts, reinsurance
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Life insurance and its principles | 2. Life Insurance:
Definition of contract of life insurance, difference between life insurance and other forms of insurance, insurable interest, procedure for effecting a life policy, kinds of life insurance policies, surrender value, paid up value, loan value, assignment of life policies, nomination by the policy holder, distinction between assignment and nomination, days of grace, revival of discontinued or lapsed policies, loss of policy, proof of age, effect of suicide, settlement of claim
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-Fire insurance and its principles | 3. Fire Insurance:
Definition of a contract of life insurance, what is life and ‘loss or damage by fire? Procedure for effecting fire insurance, types of fire policies, assignment of fire insurance policies, fire insurance claim.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
– Marine insurance and its principles | 4. Marine Insurance:
Definition of contract of marine insurance, subject of marine insurance, maritime perils, marine policy, characteristics of marine insurance contracts, kinds of marine policies, insurable interest, measure of insurable value, warranties in a contract of marine insurance, assignment of policy, premium, marine losses-total loss, partial loss, rights of insurer on payment.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
The Insurance Act, 1938
The Insurance Act, 2010
Second Year (4th Semester)
LLB-021 | Law of Transfer of Property | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
The chief justification of the Transfer of Property Act is to bring rules, which regulated the transmission of property between living persons into harmony with the rules affecting its devolution & thus to furnish as it were a complement to the work accomplished in framing the Law of testamentary & intestate succession. Another purpose is to complete the Code of the Law contract in so far as it relates to immovable property.
Objectives
The principle aim of the course is to introduce students with the basic knowledge about the concept of Historical background of Transfer of Property Act, so that the students will be understood the procedures, methods, conditions and at least the different types of General Rules Governing the Transfer of Moveable and Immoveable Property under this said Act.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assignment Strategy of ILOs
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After completion of the course students will be able to…
-learn the definition of “transfer of property” under the Transfer of Property Act 1882 and the basic conception of the property which may be or may not be transferred and the essentials doctrines.
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1. Definition of “transfer of property”,
– Classification of property – Transfer inter-vivos – What property may or may not be transferred – The Doctrine of Cy-pres and Doctrine of Lis pendens.
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Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test |
-learn the concept of Sale & Contract for Sale along with their basic differences. | 2. Concept of Sale & Contract for Sale.
– Elements of Sale and Contract for sale – Differences between Sale & Contract for Sale
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn about the concept of the Buyer & the Seller with their Rights & liabilities and the principles of Caveat emptor.
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3. Concept of Buyer & Seller
– Rights & Liabilities of Buyer & Seller. – The principles of Caveat emptor
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Tutorial Examination-I |
-explain applications of have the concept of the Rule of marshalling. | 4. The Rule of Marshalling
– Marshalling by subsequent purchaser
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-mostly describe the mortgage regarding its elements, classification, characteristics, liabilities of the mortgagor and mortgage and finally its legal application. | 5. Concept of Mortgage
– Definition of Mortgage – Elements of Mortgage – Kinds of mortgage & its characteristics, – Mortgage of immovable properties, – Rights & Liabilities of mortgagor. – Rights & Liabilities of mortgagee. – Right of Redemption – When rights of redemption may be applied – Extinguishment of mortgage – Partial redemption – Clogging on the redemption – Effect of the clogging on the redemption
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Lecture, handouts | Mid-term examination |
-be acquainted with the basic concept of Lease & License, its elements, Rights & Liabilities of Lessor & lessee; and finally about the termination proceedure of Lease. | 6. Concept of Lease & License
– Definition of Lease & License. – Essential Elements of Lease. – Classification of Lease. – Differences between Lease & License. – Lease of immovable property; duration & termination of lease. – Rights & Liabilities of Lessor. – Rights & Liabilities of Lessee. – Termination of Lease. – Forfeiture of a Lease. |
Lecture,
Handouts |
Tutorial Examination-II |
-describe briefly the major effect of holding over and the procedure of the exchange of immovable property. | 7. Effect of holding over
– Conditions of holding over – Effect of holding over. Exchange of immovable property -Definition of Exchange -The nature of exchange -Differences between Sale & Exchange
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-have the knowledge about the basic concept of the right to foreclosure or sale and its legal procedure & application. | 8. Right to foreclosure or sale.
– Partial foreclosure – When this rights may be applied – When the question of foreclosure may be raised – The effect of foreclosure
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Tutorial Examination-III |
-know the definition of Gift and its suspension & revocation conditions regarding transfer of property. | 9. Concept of Gift
– Definition – Essentials of Gift – Onerous gift -How gift may be effected ( Transfer how effected) – Suspense and revocation of gift.
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn about the transfer of actionable claim & its classification and characteristics. | 10.Transfer of actionable claim
– Definition of Actionable claim – Characteristics of Actionable claim – Classifications of Actionable claim – Chose in action
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Lecture,
Handouts |
Mid-term and Final Examination |
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Books Recommended:
Second Year (4th Semester)
LLB-022 | Maritime and Shipping Law | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as legal advisor in Maritime related field.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to explain The Sale of Goods Act; 1930, The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 and also detailed study of law relating to the Marine Insurance.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret-
-About Sale and Agreement of Sell |
1.Law of Sale-
Definition and essentials of sale and agreement to sale |
Lecture
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Oral test
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-Procedure of making a contract of Sale
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2. Formation-
Formation of contract of Sale, Subject matters of contract, Price and fixing of price |
Lecture and
Handout
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Oral test
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-About conditions and warranties
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3. Conditions and warranties–
Definition, when a condition is treated as a warranty, Implied conditions and warranties |
Lecture and
Handout
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Oral test
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-About goods | 4. Goods-
Definition, types |
Lecture | Oral test
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-Explain transfer of property
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5. Transfer of goods-
Passing of property, Sale of specific goods, Sale on approval and sale of uncertain goods. |
Lecture and
Handout
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Class Test
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-Describe rights and duties of the parties of the contract of Sale | 6. Performance of the contract-Rights of unpaid seller against goods, Remedies for breach of contract-seller remedies against buyer, buyer remedies against seller, Provisions of auction sale. | Lecture | Class Test |
-About shipping law
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7. The Carriage of Goods by Sea–
Bill of Lading, Charter Party, contract of infringement, effect of breach of charter party, differences between Bill of Lading and Charter party, duties of a carrier by sea; liabilities of a carrier by sea, ship owners lien;. |
Lecture
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Midterm
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-About marine insurance | 8.Marine Insurance-
Introduction to International Safety Management (ISM Code) and implication of the Code. Protection and Indemnity (P & I) Insurance; Cargo Claims; Documentation and procedures for recovery of damages from carriers, Definition of Marine insurance policy, types, effects of unjustified deviation, particular average, general average, salvage, admiralty jurisdiction of HCD |
Lecture
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Midterm
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Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930
Bill of Lading Act, 1856.
Admiralty Court Act 2000
Leading Cases on Admiralty matters.
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-024 | Islamic Jurisprudence and Muslim Law | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying the course, the student will be able to know about the Muslim Law and statutory Muslim Law |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to introduce to reflect critically on topical issues raised in contemporary debates about Islamic Law and to appreciate the scope of Islamic Law in modern times and to give fundamental knowledge about the main provisions of Muslim Law.
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Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
define Islamic Law and its subject | (11) Introduction: Basic concepts, definition characteristics and application of Islamic Law | Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
define Gift and its application | (12) Gift: Definition, essential of valid gift, revocation of gift Subject matter of gift, classification and its registration under Muslim Law | Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
define will and its application | (13) Will: Definition, Form: essential, consequence capacity of will and what and how much can be bequeathed Registrar and composition with gift. | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
define waqf and its application | (14) Waqf: Definition, kinds, capacity to waqf, subjects, essential of valid waqf, administration of waqf. | Lecture | VIVA |
define marriage and its application | (15) Marriage: Definition, Types legal nature, Pre-Islamic marriage, importance of marriage, objectives and purposes of Marriage, Regicides for valid marriage , legal incident of valid and Fasid marriage | Lecture Handouts | Presentation |
define Dower and its application | (16) Dower:
Definition, classification Mode payment, Amount of Dower |
Lecture | Midterm Examination |
major feature of dissolution of marriage | (17) Dissolution of marriage:
Modes of Dissolution of Marriage, Forms of Talaque, kinds of Talaque, legal effects of dissolution of marriage |
Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know concept of guardianship | (18) Guardianship:
Islamic concept of guardianship Qualification and disqualification of guardianship |
Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about Maintenance | (19) Maintenance:
Islamicprovision of maintenance statutory provision maintenance |
Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
define and it’s application of Pre-emption | (20) Pre-emption:
Definition, nature of the right of Pre-emption formalities, subjects legal effects, loss of Pre-emption. |
Lecture | VIVA |
know the administration of estate and payment of debts | (21) Legal Representative of a deceased Muslim, the Requirement of probate and letters of administration& Function of Legal Representative. | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know the general principle of Law of inheritance | (22) Inheritance:
General Principle of Law of inheritance, objection regarding the Law of inheritance, and their Justification, classification of heir, Doctrine of Representation, Doctrine of Radd and Awl, Rules of Exclusion, Illustration with practical example |
Lecture | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Baillie | Digest of Muhamamadan
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Law “London, Smith, Elder & co. 2nd edition |
02. | Fyzee | Muhammadan Law | Oxford University press,6th edition |
03. | Mulla | Muhammadan Law | Lahore : al-Qanoon Publishers, 2009.1st edition |
04. | Amir Ali | Muhammadan Law | Himalayan Books 1st edition 1985 |
Relevant Legislations:
01. | The succession Act 1925 |
02. | The wakf Ordinance 1962 |
03. | The Muslim Family Laws ordinance 1961 |
04. | The Muslim Personal Law (shariat Application) Act 1937 |
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-025 | Western Political Thought | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
Basic understanding of the Western Political thought is essential for the prior knowledge of the pioneers of Political thought.
Objectives
Providing in depth understanding of the Western political thought, further to know the ethics and politics which have impact upon the power as the organizational basis of the state.
Learning outcomes | Course contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy |
After completion of the course, students will be able to…
– define Western Political thought and Socratic method. |
Greek Political Institutions,
the unity of ethics and politics: the Socratic epistemology and Socratic method. |
Lecture handouts | Assignment |
– define Greek Political Philosophers & their philosophies | Selected Political philosophers of the Ancient periods;
—-Plato’s life and time, ——death of Socrates ——Plato’s Academy. |
Lecture handouts | Open discussion |
-Plato’s life & works (The Republic) | Plato’s Republic
General Remarks-different aspects of Plato’s philosophy |
Lecture, handouts | Class Test |
-Aristotle’s life & works |
Aristotle’s life and works.
Aristotle’s Politics: Book II —–Historical study with criticism of Platonic communism |
Lecture handouts | Tutorial Assignment |
-Aristotle’s Politics |
Book I- Introduction & Politics
Book III—–State & citizenship Book VII—-and VIII—— Ideal State Book IV, V & VI—–Practical Politics
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Lecture handouts | Quiz Test |
-Middle Ages & its Characteristics | Characteristics of the Middle Ages and the philosophies of the Middle Ages. | Lecture, handouts | Open discussion |
-Political Philosophy of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas | St. Augustine (354—43 BC) Life and his philosophy. The City of God
St. Thomas Aquinas (1227–1274) : His life, political philosophy, Theory of Law |
Lecture, handouts &
discussion
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Mid-Term Examination |
– know the growth, development political thought and the recent trends of the subject;
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Growth & development of modern western political thought, The rejection of the classical tradition of political thought | Lecture handouts | Open di scussion |
– to know the pioneers of modern political thought
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Machiavelli’s The Prince,Hobbes- Leviathan; Locke’s Two Treaties on Civil Government and Rousseau’s
The Social contract |
Lecture,
Handouts |
Tutorial Examination |
– to know the works of Jeremy Bentham, James Mill & J. S Mill; | Bentham & James Mill on Utilitarianism & democracy;
J. S. Mill On Liberty |
Lecture
Handouts & discussion |
Open
Discussion |
– to Marx & Marxism and to know Hegelism. | Marx and Marx’s philosophy; Hegel’s Dialecticism | Lecture
Handouts & discussion |
Quiz Test |
Selected Texts:
Plato-The Republic; Aristotle– Politics; Augustine– The City of God; St. Thomas Aquinas –Summa The ologia. Hobbes-Leviathan, Locke-Two Treatises of Government, Rousseau-Social Contract.
Books Recommended:
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-026 | General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying this course, the student will be able to interpret absurd terms used in Law. |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to shorten the language of statutory enactments and to provide for uniformity of expression in where there is identity of subject matter. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to…. | |||
describe in brief historical background of General clauses Act | (1) Historical background of the General clauses Act | Lecture | Quiz test |
gather knowledge about multiple applicability in practice | (2) Objectives of the Act | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
avoid superfluity of language | (3) General definitions : Abet , act, Act of Parliament, Constitution, District Judge, Immovable property and so on | Lecture | Tutorial Examination |
describe principle rules of interpretation | (4) General rules of construction | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
explain powers and functions of conferred on public servant | (5) Powers and functionaries | Lecture | Presentation |
describe provision relating to rules and orders | (6) Provisions as to orders, rules, etc made under enactment | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe various types of statutes | (7) Definition and forms and types of statutes | Lecture | VIVA |
describe distinction Interpretation and Construction | (8) Interpretation and Construction | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
describe applicability of interpretation in various statutes | (9) Necessity of interpretation | Lecture | Quiz test |
describe different forms of interpretation | (10) Principles of interpretation of statutes | Lecture handouts | Midterm Examination |
describe the role of internal and external matters in interpretation | (11) Aids to Interpretation internal and external | Lecture | Presentation |
describe how the provisions constitution can be interpreted | (12) Interpretation of constitution | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe how the provisions penal statute can be interpreted | (13) Interpretation of penal statute | Lecture | VIVA |
Books Recommended:
01. | N S Bindra | General Clauses Act (Published by : Lexis Nexis, India 12th edition 2017) |
02. | Vidya Dhar Mahajan | General Clauses Act (Published by : Eastern Law Book, Lucknow 6th edition 1968) |
03. | N S Bindra | Interpretation of Statutes (Published by : Law Book Company, 7th edition 1984) |
04. | Vepa P Sarathi | Interpretation 2003(Published by : Eastern Law Book Company, 4th edition 2003) |
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Relevant Legislation:
General Clauses Act,1897 |
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-027 | Law of Banking | 2.0 CH ( Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
Banking is a part and parcel of modern daily life. And this course deals with the principles of banking and bankruptcy.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to make the students acquainted with laws relating to banking and bankruptcy so that they can know the laws and take legal steps in case of any violation of their legal rights.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course students will be able to…..
-define insurance and know the history in banking law |
1. Introduction:
Meaning of banking, sphere of bank activities; historical background of banking institutions in Bangladesh. Origin of bank legislation: Banking Companies Ordinance 1962 and Banking Company Act, 1991; classifications of bank, central bank, Islamic bank, general bank.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know laws relating to banking business | 2. Banking Laws:
Business of the Bank Companies – Restrictions on some business, Disposal of assets not listed in banking business, Prohibition of employment of managing agents and restrictions on specific forms of employment, Restriction relating to removal of document and records requirement of minimum paid up capital and reserve fund. Regulation as to Paid-up capital, subscribed capital authorized capital and voting rights of shareholders, restrictions on purchase of share of banks etc. The election of new Directors, Restriction regarding tenure of post of Director, Vacation of the director, Restriction on payment of loans and advances, restriction on the Directors of the indebted Company. List of in debtors in default, etc. Restriction relating to remission of debts, Special provisions regarding bad debt. Power of the Bangladesh Bank to regulate advances by the bank company, jurisdiction of court as to rates of interest, License of Bank companies, Maintenance of liquid capital. Illegal transaction by banking companies etc. Prohibition on certain activities in relation to Bank Companies. Acquisition of undertaking of Bank Companies. Suspension of Business and Winding up of Bank Companies. Speedy disposal of winding up procedure.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-define negotiable instrument, know the types of negotiable instruments and rights and duties of the parties of negotiable instruments | 3. Negotiable Instruments:
Definition, characteristics and types of negotiable instruments, promissory note, bill of exchange, cheque, bank draft, hundies, time and demand instruments, inchoate instruments, escrow, maturity of negotiable instruments, payment in due course, payment of interest. Holder, holder in due course, privileges of a holder in due course, capacity of parties, liability of parties to negotiable instruments. Presentation of negotiable instruments: Presentment for acceptance and acceptance, time, place and proof of presentment, presentment for acceptance when excused, effect of non presentment, presentment for sight, presentment for payment-time and place, presentment for payment when unnecessary, negotiation of negotiable instruments, Dishonor and discharge of negotiable instruments. |
Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-028 | Human Rights Law | 3.0 CH ( Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This Course will help the Students for better understanding about distinction between Human Rights and Fundamental Rights. |
Objective | ||||||
The main object of this Course is to know the Students about origin of human rights, and in which documents it has been enumerated.
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Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs | |||
After Completion of the course, students will be able to…. | ||||||
Know about human Rights | (10) Introductory:
Basic concept, origin, definition. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation | |||
Know about Definition, enumeration of Fundamental Rights, and its enforcement | (11) Fundamental Rights:
Definition, enumeration of Fundamental Rights, enforcement. |
Lecture | Quiz test | |||
Know about UN Charter, UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, CRC | (12) Human Rights in different documents:
UN Charter, UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, CRC. |
Lecture handouts | Course final Examination | |||
Know about current scenery of violation of human Rights | (13) Violation of Human Rights:
Definition, current scenery. |
Lecture | Presentation | |||
Know about Preventive detention | (14) Preventive detention :
Definition, history, justification, demerits, judicial remedies against Preventive detention. |
Lecture handouts | Quiz test | |||
Know about analytical study on human rights in eye of Islamic approach | (15) Human Rights in Islam:
Concept of Human Rights in Islam, Analytical study on human rights in eye of Islamic approach. Analytical study on human rights in eye of western approach, Humanitarian rights under Islamic Law. |
Lecture handouts | Assignment | |||
Know about establishment, powers & functions. | (16) European Human Rights Court:
Establishment, powers & functions. |
Lecture handouts | Tutorial Examination | |||
Know about Basic concept of Generation Rights, | (17) Generation Rights:
Basic concept of Generation Rights, First, second & third generation Rights. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation | |||
Know about Present condition of human rights in Bangladesh | (18) Present condition of human rights in Bangladesh. | Lecture | Course final Examination | |||
Know about Role of NGO to develop human rights | (19) Role of NGO to develop human rights :
Definition, Classification, Aims, Principles & Activities of NGO. |
Lecture handouts | Midterm Examination | |||
Books Recommended:
Oup Higher Education Division.
1970): Human Rights and World Orders .
2014, Published by Oxford University Press.
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-029 | Law of Registration and Public Demand Recovery | 2.0 CH ( Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as Lawyer, Judge, AC Land etc.
Objective
This course deals with the enactments relating to The Registration Act, 1908 and Public Demand Recovery Act, 1913.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret…
– Registration and its object
– Procedure of registration of documents
– Procedure of registration of Will
– Legal effects of registration and non-registration of documents
– Public Demand
– Procedure of Execution of certificate
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1.Definitions, objectives of registration |
Lecture and Handout
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Oral test and Final Exam |
2. Registrable documents: Documents of which registration is compulsory and optional
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Lecture and
Handout |
Oral test
Final Exam |
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3. Time of presentation, Persons to present documents of registration | Lecture | Assignment
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Powers and duties of Registering Officers
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5. Will: Deposit and Disposal of will
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Lecture | Assignment | |
6. Effects of registration and non-registration
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Lecture
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7. Definitions of Public Demands, certificate
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Lecture and Handout |
Midterm and final Exam |
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1. Filing, service and effect of certificates.
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Lecture | Midterm and final Exam | |
9. hearing of objections, Execution of certificate
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Lecture
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Final Exam
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10. Reference to civil court, Rules and supplemental provisions. |
Lecture |
Final Exam
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Books Recommended:
Third Year (5th Semester)
LLB-038 | Law of Partnership, Societies and Cooperatives | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
The modern economy is based on global business. There is needed a huge amount of money to invest in a undertaking which is not possible for a single person. That is why partnership business is increasing day by day which is regulated by “The Partnership Act, 1932” and “The Co-operative Societies Act, 2001”.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to make the students acquainted with laws relating to partnership and co-operative societies so that they can make use of and apply it in their practical life.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After completion of the course students will be able to…..
-define partnership, its form and relation with other joint ownership
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1. Definition and Nature of Partnership:
Definition of partnership; Essential elements of partnership; test of partnership; partners, firm and firm name; distinction between partnership and co-ownership, partnership and hindu family business and partnership and company. |
Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know the formation, classification, registration of partnership firm | 2. Formation of Partnership:
Partnership deed; duration of partnership; partnership at will; particular partnership; Kinds of partners- active partner, sleeping partner, silent partner, partner in profits only, sub-partner, partner by estoppels; registration of firm, effects of non-registration; register of firm; property of the firm.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know the rights, liabilities and duties of partners | 3. Rights, Duties and Liabilities
Partners: Rights and duties of partners; relation of partners to the third parties; authority of partners- implied and express authority; rights and liabilities of incoming and outgoing partners;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-know how partnership is dissolved | 4. Dissolution of Partnership Firm:
Modes of dissolution of a firm; consequences of dissolution; mode of settling accounts upon dissolution; sale of goods after dissolution.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-define cooperative societies and know composition and classification of cooperative society | 5. Introduction:
Definition of Cooperative Societies and other social welfare organizations; Composition of a Cooperative Society; classifications of co-operative societies.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
– know Powers, Functions, Rights and Liabilities of the members of cooperative societies | 6. Powers, Functions, Rights and Liabilities:
Functions of Cooperative societies and their liabilities; Audit of Cooperative Societies; Rule making power under the Cooperative Act
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
-have knowledge about management of cooperative societies | 7. Management of Co-operative Societies:
Election under the Cooperative Societies Act, Societies Act and the Volunteer social welfare Agency (Registration and Control) Ordinance; Cooperative Societies, Social Welfare Organizations and Organizations under the Societies Act: A theoretical study. Receiving of foreign donations and its uses: A study on non-governmental organizations; Economic Development and the role of Cooperative Societies. |
Lecture, handouts | Class-test, Mid-term and Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
The Cooperative Act, 2001
The Cooperative (Amendment) Act, 2002)
The Cooperative Rules, 2004
The National Cooperative Rules (JatiyaSamaboyNitimala), 2003;
The Societies Registration Act, 1860;
The Volunteer Social Welfare Agency (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961;
The Volunteer Social Welfare Rules, 1962
The Foreign Donations (Voluntary’ Activities) Regulation Ordinance, 1978
The Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Rules, 1978;
The Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982.
Indian Contract Act. 1872 (Act IX of 1972)
Indian Partnership Act. 1932 (Act IX of 1
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-030 | Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Aid | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as advocate and as an NGO worker.
Objective
The aim of the course is to explain the meaning of ADR, importance of ADR and ADR in different laws in Bangladesh.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret-
-About ADR |
1.Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)-Meaning and importance, methods, qualifications of an ideal mediator, distinction between Judicial System and ADR, types of ADR | Lecture and Handout | Class test
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-Describe History | 2. Historical Background of ADR-
ADR in Islam, Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and Bangladesh |
Lecture and Handout | Class test |
-ADR in CPC | 3.The provisions of ADR under the Code of Civil Procedure,1908–
Sec.[89(a),(b),(c)] |
Lecture | Class test |
-ADR in Artho Rin Adalat | 4. Artha Rin Adalat, 2003 –
Mediation.(Sec-22) |
Lecture | Midterm |
-ADR in Family Court | 5. Family Courts Ordinance1985–
Pre-trial proceedings(sec.10), post-trial proceedings(Sec-13) |
Lecture and Handout | Midterm |
-ADR in Muslim Family Laws Ordinance
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6. Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961-
Arbitration Council, Chairman, ADR in case of Polygamy(Sec-6),ADR in case of Talaq (Sec-7), ADR in case of Maintenance (Sec-9) |
Lecture and Handout | Midterm |
-ADR in Village Courts Act
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7. Village Court Act, 2006–
Shalish under Village Court, Characteristics, Composition, Jurisdiction and Powers of village court |
Lecture | Midterm |
-ADR in the conciliation of Disputes (Municipal Areas) Board Act | 8. Conciliation of Disputes (Municipal Areas) Board Act, 2004-
Conciliation Board, Composition, Jurisdiction, Powers |
Lecture | Midterm |
-Meaning of Arbitration | 9.Arbitration–
Meaning and nature of arbitration, Arbitration Act 2001 |
Lecture | Midterm |
-ADR in Criminal Matters | 10. Criminal Matter-
Types of ADR in Criminal cases,offences which are not compoundable |
Lecture | Midterm |
-Access to justice | 11. Access to justice–
Meaning, importance, Barriers, Relation with ADR and Legal Aid |
Lecture and Handout | Assignment |
-Legal aid | 12. Legal aid in Bangladesh –
National Legal Aid Organization, National Legal Aid Management Board, District, upazila, union Legal Aid Committee, Panel Lawyers, Eligibility for legal aid, pauper person
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Lecture and Handout | Assignment |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislation:
The Legal Aid Act, 2000
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-031 | Media and Information Technology Law | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying the course, the student can establish their career in media and information technology Law |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to give thorough knowledge of the relationship between law and information and communication technology (ICT) within the areas of electronic communications, intellectual property, privacy/data protection and electronic commerce and other related matters to the students. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
know about Globalization and MIT | (20) Concept and Importance of Globalization and MIT | Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
define cyber law | (21) Cyber law: Definition of cyber law, scope, advantage of cyber Law. | Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about ICT Laws | (3) Digital signature and Electronic Record, Attribution Acknowledgment and Dispatch of Electronic Record and Secure Digital Signature , Controller and Certifying Authorities, Duties of subscribers, Penalties and Adjudication Crime, Instigation, Judgment and Punishment. Establishment of cyber tribunal and cyber Appellate tribunal. | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know about Media Law | (22) Media Law:
Application, characteristics of cyber space, influence cyber space and other related matters |
Lecture Handouts | VIVA |
define Intellectual Properly right | (5) Intellectual Properly right: Intellectual properly right in digital Information | Lecture | Presentation |
know online Banking | (6) Online banking and E-commerce | Lecture Handouts | Midterm Examination |
Books Recommended:
01. | ICT Policy of Bangladesh | Govt. Publication. |
02. |
Indian Cyber Space Law |
Aspen Casebook Raymond S.R. Ku, 4th Edition |
03. | The Law of Cyber Space- | UNESCO. |
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-032 | International Trade Law | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This Course will assist the Students to know about the International Business mechanism. |
Objectives | |||
The main purpose of this Course is to know various International trading mechanisms, rights and duties of the seller and buyer in the carriage of goods by Sea. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
Know about basic concept, definition and necessities of International trade law | (14) Introductory: Basic concept, definition and necessities. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Know about definition, characteristics, documentary value. | (15) Bill of Lading: Basic concept, definition, characteristics, documentary value. | Lecture | Quiz test |
Know about distinction between Bill of Lading and Charter Party. | (16) Charter Party: Basic concept, definition, characteristics, distinction between Bill of Lading and Charter Party. | Lecture handouts | Course final Examination |
Know about CIF&FOB Contract | (17) CIF & FOB Contract: Definition, characteristics, rights and duties of seller and buyer under CIF&FOB Contract. | Lecture | Presentation |
Know about Basic concept, definition, necessities, and opening procedure. | (18) Letter of Credit: Basic concept, definition, necessities, opening procedure. | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
Know about background, aims, principles, role of WTO to develop International Trade | (19) WTO: Background, aims, principles, role of WTO to develop International Trade, Dispute settlement mechanisms under WTO. | Lecture handouts | Assignment |
Know about rights and duties of seller and buyer under CISG, remedies for breach of contract by seller | (20) CISG: Basic concept, rights and duties of seller and buyer under CISG, remedies for breach of contract by seller, passing of risk and passing of property. | Lecture handouts | Tutorial Examination |
Know about definition, classification, marine Insurance and fire Insurance | (21) Insurance: Definition, classification, marine Insurance and fire Insurance, rights and duties of seller and buyer, distinction between marine Insurance and fire Insurance. | Lecture handouts | Course final Examination |
Books Recommended:
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-033 | International Environmental Law | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This course is designed as a building block for students who have a desire to establish their career in Law |
Objective | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to make sense about domestic and International Environmental Law |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
Describe brief history and origin of international environment law. | (1) Origin of Environmental Movement: Historical background of the development of modern idea of international environmentalism, current international environmental issues, theoretical issues and philosophical underpinnings of environmentalism, reasons for the development of environmental law. | Lecture | Quiz test |
define international environmental law and various sources of it. | (2) International Environmental Legal Issues:
International Environmental Law — definition, nature, scope and sources of International Environmental Laws, Traditional International Law sources like convention, treaties, customs, decisions of the International Court of Justice, soft law sources like declarations, non legally binding principles etc., the nature of international environmental problems, Principles of International Environmental Law, the scope for the development of new international Environmental Law sources. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe various international conventions , treaties , reports and protocols. | (3) International Developments:
Stockholm Declaration of 1972 – its contents, legal principles – its importance and effects in the development of international environmental laws- Brundtland Commission Report – World Commission on environment and development issue of sustainable development. Declaration of the Hague – United Nation Conference of Environment and Development (UNCED) – Rio Declaration and other UNCED texts, Agenda 21- Principles for a Global consensus on the Management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of all types of forest. the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 1992, the importance of these instruments and their effects in the development of International Environmental Laws, Kayto Protocol and its importance for environment. Montreal Protocol 1987, Vienna convention in the perfection of the Ozone Layer 1990. |
Lecture | presentation |
explain the role of various organs of UNO relating to environmental issues | (4) Global and Regional Organization for Environment:
Role of UNO- General Assembly, United Nations Environmental Programme “(UNEP)-its Organization- function – activities- in the development of International Environmental Law – United Nations Specialized Agencies involved in the development of Environmental law – FAO, ILO,UNESCO, WHO, WMO etc. Role of different regional Organizations in the protection of regional environment: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe -the Council of Europe – the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, European Communities – Organization of American States |
Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
define environmental law and its subjects | (5) Environmental Law Of Bangladesh:
Basic concept, definition & Introduction |
Lecture | Presentation |
describe brief history of environment law of Bangladesh | (6) Historical perspective: Development of Environmental Laws in Bangladesh in Different Phases. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
explain sources of environment law of Bangladesh | (7) Sources of Environmental Law: International convention, Treaty, protocols, & State Law | Lecture | Tutorial Examination |
describe the domestic policy for the regulation of environment issues in Bangladesh | (8) Features: Domestic Regulatory Regimes on the Environment of Bangladesh. Domestic Environmental Law and Policy-making Process of Bangladesh. | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
(9) explain Sectoral Laws Relating to Environment of Bangladesh
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(10) Sectoral Laws and Policies Relating to Environment of Bangladesh:
Pollution (Air, Water, Sound) Related Laws and Policies of. Bangladesh. Waste Disposal Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh. Forestry Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, Biodiversity Conservation Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, other sectoral laws and policies.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
gather basic provisions as to conversation environment law of Bangladesh | (11) Environmental Conservation Act 1995 :
Definition, DoE, Powers & Functions DG, Declaration of ecologically critical area, restrictions on certain critical issues, Environmental Clearance certificate, penalties,
|
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
explain the constitution and jurisdiction of environment court of Bangladesh and its enforcement procedure | (12) Environmental Court Act, 2010: Powers, Functions and Procedures of the Environmental Court, Effectiveness of Environmental Court, Enforcement of Environmental Laws. Public Interest Litigation, Its Role in the Protection and Conservation of Environment in Bangladesh | Lecture | Midterm Examination |
describe the role of government and NGO in environmental issues | (13) Institutional Issues:
Role of Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations in the Protection and Conservation of Environment: Ministry of Environment and Forest ( MOFF), Department of Environment (DOE), Department of Forest (DOF), Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) and other environmental NGOs. Issue of Inter-agency Co-ordination. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Mohiuddin Farooque | Regulatory Regime on Inland Fisheries in Bangladesh (Published by : BELA, 1997) |
02. | Imtiaz Ahmad | Environmental Law (Published by : Sufi Prokashoni, 1st edition January 2015) |
03. | Alexandra Kiss and Disah Shelton | International Environmental Law, Graham & Trotman Limited, London, England, 1991. |
04. | Herald Hofmann | Basic Documents of International Environmental Law, Vol. 1, 2 & 3, Graham & Trotman, 1992. |
05. | A. Atiq Rahman, Raana Haider, Eirik G. Janses (ed) | Environment and Development in Bangladesh, Vol. 1 & 2. University Press Limited, 1994. |
06. | Mohiuddin Farooque & S Rizwana Hasan | Law Regulating Environment in Bangladesh (Published by : BELA, 1996) |
Relevant Legislations:
01. | Bangladesh Environment conservation Act, 1995 |
02. | The Environmental Court Act, 2010 |
03. | Bangladesh Environment conservation Rules, 1997 |
04. | The Brick Manufacturing and Brick Kilns Establishment (Control) Act, 2013 |
05. | The motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1983 |
06. | The motor Vehicles Rules, 1940 |
International Conventions and Protocols:
01. | Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, 1972 |
02. | The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, 1992 |
03. | The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, 1985 |
04. | Basel convention on the control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their disposal, 1989 |
05. | Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the convention on Biological Diversity, 2000 |
06. | United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1992 |
07. | Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1997 |
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-034 | Fiscal Law of Bangladesh | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying the course, the student can establish their career in Income Tax Law |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to Employ a broad understanding of tax law and to conduct tax law research by using research skills to interrogate primary and secondary legal materials, and analyze and synthesize complex legal information. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to…. | |||
know about Income Tax and its history | (1) History:
History and evolution of the present Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 in Bangladesh, structure and scope of the Income Tax Law. |
Lecture Handouts | Tutorial Examination |
know about assessment procedure | (2) Assessment:
Assessment procedure, Mode of payment before assessment |
Lecture | Quiz test, Assignments |
know about Head of Income | (23) Assessment of individuals, Firms or Partnership Business and Companies | Lecture Handouts | Class Test |
know about Income Tax Authorities | (24) Tax Authorities:
Income Tax Authorities, Tax Holiday |
Lecture | VIVA |
define gift Tax and its application | (25) Gift Tax:
Definition, charge of gift Tax, Assessment procedure, Liability to assessment in special cases Authorities, Appeals, Revision and References, Payment and Recovery, Penalties |
Lecture Handouts | Presentation |
define sale Tax and its application | (26) Sale Tax: Definition, Basis of sale Tax assesses, Goods-Assessable and exempted Requirements, Maintenance; Production and inspection of Accounts Assessment Technique, Appeal, Revision, Refund, Recovery and Penalties. | Lecture | Midterm Examination |
define Agriculture Income Tax | (27) Agriculture Income Tax:Definition charge of Agriculture Income, Total Agriculture Income, Assesses, Computation of Agriculture Income Tax and Allowances under different heads, Assessment procedure, Appeal, Revision, Refund, Recovery and Penalties | Lecture Handouts | Quiz test, Assignments |
define Value Added Tax: | (28) VAT: Definition Important terms, Taxable goods and services, VAT Authorities, termination of VAT, method and time for VAT payment, turn over tax and supplementary duty, Registration under VAT and VAT return. | Lecture | Class Test |
define Custom Act | (29) Custom Act: Definition, Introduction to Customs Act 1969, Statutory definitions, customs procedure, customs authorities, prohibited goods, goods dutiable, Exemptions from customs duty, Valuation procedure, date for determination of value and rate of duty. | Lecture Handouts | VIVA |
Books Recommended:
01. | 1. H. ShahaDutullah: | Income Tax | |
02. | 2. Nurunavi: | Income Tax | |
03. | 3. Sampatlyenger | Law of Income Tax
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Bharat Law House pvt Ltd 12th edition, 2017 |
04. | 4. Aiyer: | Income Tax Pleading, Practice and Procedure | |
05. | 5. Nikhil Chandra Shil | Bangladesh Income Tax | Shams Publication ,11th edition |
Relevant Legislations:
01. | Income Tax Manual Part I, II & HI |
02. | Sales Tax Manual Part I, II & III |
03. | Income Tax Ordinance 1984 |
04. | Gift Tax Act. 1963 |
05. | Sales Tax Act. 1951 |
06. | Agriculture Income Tax Act. 1944 |
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-035 | Land Laws of Bangladesh | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will be helpful and guidelines for the students who want to know about the laws regulating land holding system and land administration.
Objectives
The main object of this course is to make the students acquainted with the laws relating to land administration, system of land holding, ownership and possession of land, record-of –rights so that they can know necessary solution of problems of day to day life regarding land laws.
Learning Outcomes
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Course Contents
|
Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs
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After completion of the course, students will be able to…. | |||
– know issues of land law.
– Know about the purpose of studying land law. – define land. -classify land
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1.Inoduction to Land Law:
Introduction, issues discussed in land law, purpose of studying land law, definition of land, classification of land. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test |
– know the history of land and land administration in various periods.
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2.Development of Land Law and Land Administration:
Land Administration in Bengal During ; Hindu period, Muslim period, British period, |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– know about functions and procedures of offices of land administration. | 3. Land Administration in Bangladesh:
Union land office, Upazila land office, District collectorate, Collectorate of divisional commissioner, Board of land administration, Ministry of land, Land survey tribunal. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
– know about the ownership of land in various periods.
|
4. Ownership of Land:
Ownership of Land in; Ancient period, Modern period, constitutional provision regarding ownership of land. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Presentation |
-Know about the rent- receiving interests which have been acquired by the government,
– know about the preparation of record-of-rights. |
6.Acquisition by the State of Rent- Receiving and Other Interest:
Acquisition by the state, what were and were not acquired modes of acquisition, Lecture, Handouts Preparation of record- of- rights, assessment of compensation for the acquisition by the state. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
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-know about the limitations of holding land, alluvion and diluvion, pre-emption.
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7. Rights and Liabilities of the Raiyats (Maliks):
Chapter 13 of the State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950, right to occupy and use the land, extinguishment of interest, diluvion and alluvion, rights to transfer, prohibition on subletting, mortgage of the holding, right to pre-emption, right of aboriginals. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
– Know details about record- of-rights and various types of khatian.
– opine on the correctness of property documents
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8. Preparation and Revision of the Record-of- Rights:
What is the record of rights, presumptive value of record of rights, various types of khatian( C.S, R.s, S.A, B.S, etc), Land records in Chittagong Hill Tracts area, presumption of correctness, Consolidation, Amalgamation and Sub-division of the holding.
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Practical class | Term and course final examination |
-Define registration
-know about the procedure of registration and mutation.
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9. Registration & Mutation:
Definition of registration, what are to be registered, Time for registration, place of registration, persons who can present a document for registration, remedies against refusal, effect of non- registration, necessity of mutation, grounds for mutation application, value of mutation khatian, procedure for mutation, special procedure during mutation on account of death of malik, appeal, review, revision, necessity of possession during mutation.
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Lecture,
Handouts
|
Presentation |
-define pre-emption
-know the sources and laws relating to pre-emption. |
10. Pre-emption:
Definition, purposes of definition, sources of pre-emption, pre-emption under Muslim law, custom, agreement, different statutes. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
-know the process of acquisition and requisition of land
-know the rights of the citizen in case of acquisition and requisition of their land. |
11. Acquisition and Requisition of Land:
Laws governing acquisition and requisition, procedure for land acquisition, land allocation committee, field verification, acquisition proceedings, bar to jurisdiction, claim for compensation, procedure for requisition, arbitration.
|
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
-Know about the management, disposal of abandoned property. | 12. Law of Abandoned Property
History of abandoned property law in Bangladesh, President order No.16 of 1972,meaning of abandoned property, control and management of abandoned property, grievance procedure, sanction against unauthorized possession, disposal of abandoned property. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
-define enemy property
– know management and control of enemy property – know the process of restoration of vested property.
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13. Law of Enemy Property:
Meaning of enemy property, history of enemy property law in independent Bangladesh, enemy property by way law of Bangladesh, Supreme court on the issue of enemy property, brief appraisal of the Restoration of Vested Properties Act,2001
|
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
-know the taxation system of land. | 14. Land Taxes:
List of land taxes, register books of land taxes, rate of land taxes, tax collection and certificate cases. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
-Know the main features of land reforms
-know about the barga system – know about the rights and liabilities of bargadar. |
15. Land Reforms:
Main features of Land Reforms Ordinance,1984, ceiling on holdings of land, provision for barga cultivation, prohibition on benami transaction, bargader’s rights to pre-emption, protection for homestead land ,need for some more reforms. |
Lecture,
Handouts
|
Term and course final examination |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
The State Acquisition & Tenancy Act, 1950
The Non- Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1949
The Bangladesh Land Holding (Limitation) Order, 1972
The Acquisition and Requisition of immoveable property Ordinace,1982
The Abandoned Property (Control, Management and Disposal) Order,1972
The Land Reforms Ordinance, 1984
The Restoration of Vested Properties Act, 2001
State Acquisition Rules, 1951
The Tenancy Rules, 1954
The Bengal Tenancy Act, 1885
Ascoli, Early Revenue History of Bengal and the Fifth Report
Third Year (6th Semester)
LLB-036 | Administrative Law | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
The chief justification of this course is to have student acquainted with modern administration and constitutional provision regarding the same through positive analysis of necessity for Administration comparatively.
Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce students with the basic concept of the meaning and nature of Administrative Law, Origin & growth of Administrative Law in UK , USA and Indian Sub-Continent and at the same time to make them understood about the Administrative Action & Discretion, the Rule of Law, Legislative powers of administration, Doctrine of the separation of powers, Legislative powers of administration; Delegated legislation, Writ, Judicial Powers of Administrative Tribunals, Public Corporation, control of judicial power, exercise of administrative discretion and its limits & finally the scenario of the Local Government Authorities- the powers, functions, Local Government and Local-Self Government in Bangladesh & their Liabilities.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assignment Strategy of ILOs
|
After completion of the course students will be able to …
-learn the definition of “Administration and Administrative Law” and the reasons for its emergence.
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1. The Concept of Administration and Administrative Law
-Definition of Administration and Administration Law – Reasons for the Emergence of administrative law and as an independence branch of law
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test |
-describe about the origin & growth of Administrative Law especially in UK & USA. | 2. Origin & growth of Administrative Law in UK & USA
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-explain the concept of the Separation of Powers of the Government in a state.
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3. Doctrine of the Separation of Powers
– Why Separation?
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-I |
-have the concept basic definition of administrative action & discretion. | 4. Administrative Action & Discretion
– Administrative Authorities – Definition of Administrative Action – Classification of Administrative Actions – Administrative instruction
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Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-mostly learn the concept of the Abuse of Discretion along with the basic differences between Administrative Law & Constitutional Law. | 5. Discretion
-Definition of Administrative Discretion – Abuse of Discretion – Whether administrative instructions are directory or mandatory – Administrative Law and Constitutional Law
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-II |
-be acquainted with the basic concept regarding characteristics of Bureaucracy and the Max Weber’s Six Major Principles. | 6. Bureaucracy
-Definition -Characteristics of Bureaucracy -Max Weber’s Six Major Principles
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Mid-term examination |
-learn the concept of the Rule of Law & Droit Administratif along with the evaluation of Dicey’s Theory. | 7. Conceptional objections against the growth of the Administrative Law i.e.
– (Concept of the Rule of Law & Droit Administratif, Evaluation of Dicey’s theses).
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-have the knowledge about the basic concept of the Rule Making Power of the Administration; Judicial power of the administration. | 8. Rule making/Legislative power of the Administration.
Judicial powers of the Administration.
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-III |
-know about the Natural justice & its principles. | 9. Natural Justice
-Principles of Natural Justice
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn about Public Interest Litigation/Social Action Litigation. | 10. Public Interest Litigation/Social Action Litigation
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-IV |
– Know about the actual Liability of the government in respect of Non-sovereign Functions & Sovereign Functions. | 11. Government Liability
– Wrongs for which Govt. is liable (Non-sovereign Functions). – Wrongs for which Govt. is not liable (Sovereign Functions).
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn the definition of Public Corporation & its liability along with the difference between a Public Company & a Public Corporation. | 12. Public Corporation &
– Definition – Characteristics – Classification – Liabilities of Public Corporations – Status of the employees of a Public Corporation – Public Company and Public Corporation
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-V |
– have acquainted with the general conception of the Local Government; its functions, importance and after all the basic the limitation & characteristics of Local Government and Local Self-government. | 13. Local Government
-Characteristics of Local self-government -Local Government and Local Self-Government.
|
Lecture,
handouts |
Mid-term and Final Examination |
Books Recommended:
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-037 | Law of Civil Procedure-I | 2.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
The intended course will help the students who are desirous of making a better career as an advocate and others concerned arena. |
Objectives | |||
The main object of the Code of Civil procedure is to facilitate justice and further its ends and is not a penal enactment for punishments. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
gather basic knowledge about substantive and procedural law | (1) Substantive Law and Procedural Law: Definition of Substantive Law and Procedural Law, distinction between Substantive Law and Procedural Law, civil Procedure Code as Procedural Law. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe and identify civil nature suit | (2) Suits of Civil Nature : Section-9 of CPC, 1908 | Lecture | Quiz test |
know about subordinate civil courts hierarchy existing in Bangladesh | (3) Organization of Sub-Ordinate Civil Courts : Section 15 of CPC, 1908 and the Civil Courts Act, 1887:
(i) The Court of District Judge (ii) The Court of Additional District Judge. (iii) The Court of Joint District Judge. (iv) The Court of Senior Assistant Judge. (v) The Court of Assistant Judge
|
Lecture handouts | Tutorial Examination |
describe jurisdiction of various subordinate civil courts in Bangladesh | (4) Jurisdiction of civil Courts: Section-6, and Section-15 of CPC, 1908. Section-(18 to 25).
Ø Territorial Jurisdiction Ø Pecuniary Jurisdiction Ø Jurisdiction of Subject matter Ø Appellate Jurisdiction Ø Revisional Jurisdiction Ø Review Jurisdiction
|
Lecture | presentation |
know the chronological stages in civil litigation | (5) Stages in Civil Litigation:
Ø Issue of Plaint/Institution of Suit Ø Issue of Summons/Process Ø Service of Summons Ø Return of Summons and filing of written statements Ø First Hearing and court’s Examination of the Parties Ø Section 30 steps Ø Framing Issues Ø Settling a date for hearing Ø Peremptory hearing Ø Arguments Ø Judgment
|
Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
gather knowledge how a civil suit be instituted. | (6) Institution of Civil Courts : Section-26, and Order-4, 1908:
Ø Suit to be commenced by plaint Ø Register of suits
|
Lecture handouts | Assignment |
know about the parties of civil suit | (7) Parties to the Suits: Order-1, Rule- (1 to 13).
|
Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
describe how a civil suit be framed | (8) Framing of Suits : Order-2, Rule-(1 to 7) : Frame of suit, Joinder of causes of action, Power of Court to order separates trials, Objection as to misjoinder
|
Lecture handouts | presentation |
know basic knowledge regarding pleadings | (9) Pleading Generally : Order- 6, Rule-(1 to 18) : Pleading, Pleading to state material facts and not evidence, Forms of pleading, Particulars to be given where necessary, Striking out pleadings, Amendment of pleadings.
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Lecture | presentation |
know about plaint and its rejection and return procedure | (10) Plaint: Order-7, Rule- (1 to 13): Particulars to be contained in plaint, In money suits, Where the subject-matter of the suit is immovable property, When plaintiff sues as representative, Return of plaint, Rejection of plaint.
|
Lecture handouts | Midterm
Examination |
describe the mode of serving of summons | (11) Service of Summons: Section- (27 to 32) and order-5 rule-(1 to 13) of the CPC, 1908: Summons to dependants, Summons to witness, Procedure when defendant refuses to accept, Simultaneous issue of summons for service by post in addition to personal service, Substituted service.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
describe written statements and its particulars | (12) Written Statement: Order-8, Rule 1 to 10: Particulars of written Statement, Set-off, Counter Claim.
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
describe appearance and consequences of non-appearance | (13) Appearance of Parties and consequence of Non-Appearance: Order- 9, Rule- 1 to 15 : Dismissal of suit where summons not served inconsequent of plaintiff’s failure to pay costs, Where neither party appears, suit to be dis-missed, Procedure when only plaintiff appears, Plaintiff may bring fresh suit or Court may restore suit to file, Decree against plaintiff by default bars fresh suit, Directly setting aside dismissal, Setting aside decree ex-parte against defendant, Directly setting aside ex parte decree.
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Lecture handouts | presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Mulla’s | Code of Civil Procedure |
02. | S.Sarker | The Law of Civil Procedure |
03. | Midha | Key to New Provisions in Civil Procedure |
04. | Nizami | Code of Civil Procedure |
05. | Shaukat Mahmood | The Law of Civil Procedure |
06. | Naimuddin Ahmed | Civil Procedure Code. |
07. | S. Sarkar | Specific Relief Act |
08. | R. Mitra | Commentaries On Limitation Act. |
09. | Shaukat Mahmood | Court Fees Act & Suits Valuation Act. |
Relevant Legislations:
01. | The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No. V of 1908) |
02. | The Civil Courts Act, 1887 (Act No. XII of 1887) |
03. | The Limitation Act, 1908 (Act No. IX of 1908) |
04. | The Civil Rules and Orders |
05. | The Suits Valuation Act, 1887 (Act No. VII of 1887) |
06. | The Courts Fees Act, 1870 (Act No. VII of 1870) |
07. | The Stamp Act 1S99 (Act No. II of 1899) |
08. | The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (Act No. I of 1877) |
09. | Arbitration in Civil Suits. |
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-039 | Criminology | 3.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as a criminologist. They also built their career as a field investigator or correctional Counselor and soon on.
Objectives
The aim of the course is to explain criminal behavior of human beings. It also explains the reasons behind crime and suggests possible solutions for preventing crime in the society.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret-
-About Crime and Criminology |
1.Criminology-
Criminology and Criminal Law, theories of crime and criminal behavior, perspectives and methods in Criminology, the concept of crime, nature and scope of criminology, Causation of crime |
Lecture and Handout | Oral Test |
-Explain Schools of Criminology
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2.Schools of criminology-
Various schools of criminology, Physical, Physiological and Racial factors and crime, psychological theories of criminal behavior. |
Lecture and Handout | Oral Test |
-Describe White collar crime
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3.White Collar Crime-
Definition, Elements, Causation, Characteristics, White collar criminal in Bangladesh |
Lecture and Handout | Class Test |
-About Alcoholism and drug addiction | 4.Alcoholism and drug-
Definition, Causation, Remedial Measures |
Lecture and Handout | Class Test |
-About Organized Crime | 5. Organized Crime-
Definition, Formation, Characteristics, remedial measures |
Lecture | Class Test |
-Describe theories of punishment | 6.Punishment-
Definition, Theories of punishment |
Lecture and Handout | Class Test |
-About Police Administration
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7. Police-
Definition , Historical Background, Powers and functions and Criticisms |
Lecture and Handout | Assignment |
-Prison Administration | 8. Prison-
Definition ,system in Bangladesh, Types of Prison, Recommendations |
Lecture and Handout | Midterm |
-Probation and parole System
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9.Probation and Parole-
Definition, Procedure, conditions, Advantages and disadvantages |
Lecture and Handout | Midterm |
-About Sex Crime | 10. Sex Crime-
Definition, Causes, Types, Preventive measures. |
Lecture and Handout | Midterm |
-Explain juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice | 11.Juvenile Delinquency-
Meaning, Causation, Recommendations, Correctional Institutions, Juvenile Justice system in Bangladesh |
Lecture and Handout | Assignment |
Books Recommended:
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-040 | Law of Specific Relief and Law of Limitation | 2.0 CH ( Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as advocate.
Objective
The aim of the course is to explain The Specific Relief Act, 1877 and Limitation Act, 1908.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret-
-About Specific Relief |
1.Definition,scope, modes, Not granted to enforce penal code | Lecture and Handout | Class Test |
-Recovery of possession | 2.Recovery of possession of immovable property Suit by person disposed, | Lecture and Handout | Class Test |
-performance of a contract | 3.Contract which can be specifically enforced and which cannot be specifically enforced Persons against whom contracts may be specifically enforced, | Lecture | Class Test |
-About discretionary power of court | 4.Discretion and powers of the court | Lecture | Class Test |
-Cancellation, rectification & rescission
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5.Cancellation, , rectification & rescission
of Instruments and contract |
Lecture | Mid-term |
-Declaratory decrees | 6.Declaratory decrees as specific relief | Lecture | Mid-term |
-Preventive relief | 7.Definition
Types- i. Perceptual ii. Mandatory. |
Lecture | Mid-term |
-About Limitation
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8.Limitation and prescription; Objective, interpretation and application of statutes of limitations
Waiver of limitation; Limitations of suits; Appeals and applications; Computation of period of limitations; |
Lecture | Mid-term |
-About Legal disability
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9.Legal disability of a plaintiff, Continuous running of time | Lecture | Mid-term |
-Grounds of exemption of period
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10.
(i)Exclusive of time in legal proceedings (i) Exclusion time of defendant’s absence from Bangladesh (ii) Suspension of limitation (iii) Exclusion of time during the which proceedings to set aside execution sale are pending (iv) Exclusion of time of proceeding bonafied in court without jurisdiction |
Lecture | -Grounds of exemption of period
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-About effect of fraud | 11.Effect of Fraud | Lecture | Mid-term |
-About Acknowledgement
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12.(i)acknowledgement (ii)Adverse possession |
Lecture | Mid-term |
-Explain Easement
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13. Acquisition of easement rights. | Lecture | Mid-term |
Books Recommended:
Relevant Legislations:
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-041 | Medical Jurisprudence | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
Worldwide Medical Jurisprudence is advancing day by day. Gono Bishwabidyalay open introduce Medical Jurisprudence with high ambition although no where is present this Medical Jurisprudence so broadly in Bangladesh. To enlighten widely our students this was introduced and taught this with Forensic post graduate (DFM from BSMMU), Post graduate Diploma in Genocide (DU) along with Law degree.
Objectives
Bangladesh is still governed by British Law and so called Pakistan Law. As an independent country it is essential to change all faulty Laws. e.g. Organ transplantation law was very unjustified for long time. Now a day’s its amendment done and result is enjoying our person who was unable to legally receive organs from relatives.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to… | 1. Personal Identity,
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Lecture and handouts | Class-test |
Know the tremendous learning outcome is observed because Medical practitioner was unethical in their practice and professional life. Now they have to face court because lawyers are more confident about proceeding against doctors and health providing organizations.
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Lecture and handouts | Class-test |
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Lecture and handouts | Tutorial-1 | |
10. Virginity, Pregnancy and Delivery, Legitimacy
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Lecture and handouts | Mid-term Exam | |
11. Legal Aspects of Marriage,
12. Infanticide, Abortion 13. Medical Termination of Pregnancy.
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Lecture and handouts | Class-test | |
14. Sexual Offences,
15. Medico-legal aspect of Sterilization, Insanity
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Lecture and handouts | Tutorial Exam-11 | |
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Lecture and handouts | Class-test | |
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Lecture and handouts | Final exam |
Books Recommended:
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-042 | Law of Evidence | 3.0 CH( Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
This course will help students who have desire to establish their career as Lawyer, Judge etc.
Objective
This course deals with the enactments relating to The Evidence Act, 1872.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs |
After end of the course, students will be able to interpret….
– Evidence and its object
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1. Definition, Classification of Evidence & objectives of
Evidence. |
Lecture and
Handout
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Oral test and
Final Exam |
– Relevancy
– Mode of Proof
– competency of witness
– Process of examination of witness |
2. Relevancy of Facts: Facts in issue and Relevant facts connected with the facts to be proved. Statement about the facts to be proved. Decision about the facts to be proved. Opinions of the facts to be proved. Character of the persons who are concerned with the facts to be proved.
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Lecture
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Oral test and Final Exam
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3. Mode of Proof: Judicial notice, facts admitted, Proof of facts other than contents of documents. Proof of documents including proof of execution of documents and proof of existence, condition and contents of documents.
4. Production and effect of evidence: Burden of Proof, Presumptions, competence of a witness, Privilege 5. Examination of witness, Impeachment or confirmation of the credit of a witness, Power of the court in relation to examination witness. 6. Improper Admission on Rejection of Evidence: Role of judges compared in adversarial system and inquisitorial system. Books Recommended: 1. The Evidence Act, 1 2. 872 (Act No. I of 1872) 2. Monir: Principle and Digest of the Law of Evidence.10th edition.Universal publication,India. 3. Gazi Shamsur Rahman: Evidence Act.(Bangla),Revised edition 2007 4.Syed Sarfaraj Hamid:Law and Practice of the Evidence 2nd edition,Hira Publication |
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture
Lecture |
Midterm
Assignment
Assignment
Final Exam
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Books Recommended:
Governing Legislation:
The Evidence Act, 1872 (Act No. I of 1872)
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-043 | Penal Laws-I | 3.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
Firstly, to have student acquainted with modern definition regarding crime and what is the punishment of an offender for a particular crime. Besides the students will also learn how to make the people conscious more about the crime and its punishment.
Objectives
The principle intend of this course is to provide the students the basic knowledge about the concept regarding the enactment of the Penal Code, 1860 and its basic features, Common Law Tradition of the Penal Code, 1860 and at the same time make them understood about the Fundamental of Penal Laws , Principles of Criminal Liability, Mens rea and Strict Liability, Essential Elements of Crime, Classification of Crimes, Crime and Sin and finally the Criminal offences and its Punishments under the said Code.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assignment Strategy of ILOs
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After completion of the course students will be able to….
–learn the basic conception of Criminal Law, crime and punishment under the Penal Code 1860.
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1. Origin and Development of Criminal Law; Crime & Essential Elements of Crime
– Definition of Crime – Essential Elements of Crime Of Punishments: [Sections: 53-75] – Definition of Punishment – Object of Punishment – Classification of Punishment in Penal Code, 1860 – Punishment: Section: 53
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test |
–learn the General Exceptions regarding crime and its punishments. | 2. General Exceptions
– General Exceptions: Sections: (76-95) –Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law: [Section: 76] -Act of Judge when acting judicially: [Section: 77] -Act done pursuant to the Judgement or order of Court: [Section:78] -Act done by a person justified, or by mistake of fact believing himself justified, by law: [Section: 79]
-Accident in doing a lawful act: [Section: 80] – Section: 81=> Act likely to cause harm but done without criminal intent and to prevent other harm.
-Act of a child under nine years of age: [Section: 82]
-Act of a child above nine and under twelve of immature understanding: [Section: 83]
-Act of a person of unsound mind: [Section: 84] Section: 85=> Act of a person incapable of judgment by reason of intoxication caused against his or her will. Section: 86=> Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated. Section: 87=> Act not intended and not known to be likely to cause death or grievous hurt, doer by consent
-Act not intended to cause death done by consent in good faith for person’s benefit: [Section:88 ] Section: 89=> Act done in good faith for benefit of child or insane person by or by consent of guardian. Section: 90=> Consent known to be given under fear or misconception. Consent of insane person. Consent of child. Section: 91=> Exclusion of acts which are offences independently of harm caused.
-Act done in good faith for benefit of a person without consent: [Section: 92]
-Communication made in good faith: [Section: 93]
-Act to which a person is compelled by threats:[Section: 94]
-Act causing slight harm: [Section:95]
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-learn about the Right of Private Defence regarding of body or of property.
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3. Of the Right of Private Defence : Sections: (96-106)
– Concept of Private Defence – Definition of Right of Private Defence – Right of Private Defence of Body or of Property Section-106=> Right of private defence against an innocent that may extend to deadly harm to a human body. Section-98=> Right of private defence against a lunatic or an unsound person. Section-96=> Right of private defence like to like. Section-99=> Right of private defence which subject to the restrictions accordingly the prohibition of the Government.[Sections-103] Section-97=> Right of private defence of one’s possession of property, moveable or immoveable, is entitled to defend his possession against any one who tries to evict him by force or to steal from him or to do an act which has the effect of causing injury to it. It states that every person has a right subject to the restrictions contained in section99. Section-105=> Right of private defence of property commences when a reasonable apprehension of danger to the property commences. Section-104=> Right of private defence of any offence if it be theft, mischief or criminal trespass, i.e., not of any of the descriptions mentioned above.
Section-100=> When the right of private defence of the body extends to causing death for any of the following descriptions:
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-I |
-have the concept of abetment, abettor and its punishment and along with the basic definition of Criminal Conspiracy and Punishment. | 4. Of Abetment:[Sections: 107-120]
– Concept of Abetment: Section-107 – Definition of an Abettor: Section-108 – Punishment for abetting: Sections-(109-115)
Criminal Conspiracy:[Sections: 120A-120B] – Definition of Criminal Conspiracy: Section-120(A) – Punishment of Criminal Conspiracy: Section-120(B) – Differences between Criminal Conspiracy and Abetment
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-mostly learn the concept of the Offence against the public tranquillity in a state and its punishments. | 5. Of Offences against the State:[Sections: 121-130]
– Classification of offences against the state -Definition of Sedition -Offences against Bangladesh: [Sections: 121, 122 124 & 124A] Offences against the Public Tranquillity: [Sections: 141-160] Offence against the Public Tranquillity may be classified under four heads:
Unlawful Assembly Concept of Unlawful Assembly: [Section-141] Member of Unlawful Assembly: [Section-142] Punishment of Unlawful Assembly: [Section-143] Liability of a member of an Unlawful Assembly: [Section-149] Differences between section 34 and section 149. Rioting Concept of Rioting: [Section-146] Essential ingredients of Rioting Punishment of Rioting: [Sections-147 & 148] Distinction between Riot and Unlawful Assembly Distinction between Riot and Waging War Promoting enmity between classes
Affray
Conception of Affray [Section-159] Differences between Riot and Affray Differences between Affray and Assault.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-be acquainted with the basic concept of offences by or relating to Public Servants and punishments. | 6. Offences by or relating to Public Servants : [Sections:161-171]
Offences by or relating to Public Servants
Conception of Bribery or Taking gratification: [Sections-161, 164, 169] Personating as a public servant: [Section-170] Offences by Public Servants: [Sections-161, 164, 169]
Of Offences relating to Elections:[Sections: 171A-171 I]
Offences relating to Elections
Definition of: 1. Election: [Section-21, expl. 3] 2. Candidate: [Section-171A] 3. Electoral right: [Section-171A] 4. Bribery at an election: [Section-171B] 5. Undue influence at elections: [Section-171C] 6. Personating of elections: [Section-171D]
Offences against elections: [Sections: 171B-171-I]
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-II |
-describe briefly the concept regarding Contempt of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants and punishments. | 7. Of Contempt of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants: [Sections:172-190]
-Wilful omission or evasion of the performance of a public duty [Sections: 172-187] -Wilful refusal to do certain acts [Sections: 178-180] -Giving false information to a public servant [Sections: 177-182] -Illegal purchase of or bid for property [Section: 185] –Obstructing or disobeying a public servant [Sections: 183-188] -Threat or Injury [Sections: 189-190]
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-have the knowledge about the crime regarding False Evidence and Offence against Public justice and its punishments. | 8. Of False Evidence and Offence against Public justice :[Sections:191-229]
-False Evidence: [Sections: 191-200]
-Causing disappearance of evidence, giving false information and destruction of documentary evidence: [Sections: 201-204]
-False Personating: [Sections: 140, 170, 171. 171D, 205, 229, 419]
-Abuse of Process of Court [206-210]
-Distinction between false charge and false information
– Screening of Offenders [Sections: 201, 213-215]
-Harbouring of Offenders [Sections: 52A, 212, 216, 216A]
-Offences against justice by public servants [Sections: 217-223, 225A] -Resisting the law or attempting to escape from custody [Sections: 224, 225, 225B]
-Transgression of punishment [Sections: 226, 227]
-Contempt of Court [Section: 228] -Personating of a juror or assessor[Section:229]
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Lecture, handouts | Mid-term Examination |
-know about the Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps and its punishment.
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9. Of Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps :[Sections:230-263A]
-Coins: [Section: 230]
-Offences relating to coins [Sections: 231-254]
-Offences relating to Government Stamps Coins: [Sections: 255- 263A]
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-learn about Offences Relating to Weights and measures. | 10. Of Offences Relating to Weights and measures:[Section:264-267]
-Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing: [Sestion-264] – Fraudulent use of false weight or measure: [Section-265] -Being in possession of false weight or measure: [Section-266] -Making or selling false weight or measure: [Section-267]
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-III |
– Know about the Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals. | 11. Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals: [Section: 268-294B]
-Offences Affecting Public Health: Sections: [268-278]
-Offences Affecting Public Safety and Convenience: Sections [279-291]
-Offences Affecting Decency and Morals: Sections [292-294A]
-Sale etc., of obscene books, etc. – Sale etc., of obscene objects to young person -Obscene acts and songs
Of Offences Relating to Religion: [Section: 295-298]
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-learn the Offences Affecting the Human Body and Of offences affecting life and its punishments.
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12. Of Offences Affecting the Human Body: [Sections: 290-338A]
Of offences affecting life[Section: 295-311]
-Culpable Homicide: [Section: 299] -Punishment: [Section: 304] -Murder: [Section: 300] -Punishment: [Section: 302] -Abetment of suicide of child or insane person: [Section: 305] -Abetment of Suicide: [Section: 306] -Attempt to Murder: [Section: 307] -Attempt to commit suicide: [Section: 309] -Thug: [Section: 310] -Punishment: [Section: 311]
Of Causing of Miscarriage, of Injuries to unborn Children, of the Exposure of Infants and of the Concealment of Births: [Section: 312-338A]
-Causing Miscarriage: [Section: 312] -Causing Miscarriage without women’s consent: [Section: 313] -Death caused by act done with intent to cause miscarriage: [Section: 314] -Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body: [Section: 318]
–Hurt: [Section: 319] -Grievous Hurt: [Section: 320] -Voluntarily causing hurt and its punishment: [Section: 321 & 323] -Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means: [Section: 324] -Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt: [Section: 325] -Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means: [Section: 326] -Voluntarily causing grievous hurt in respect of eyes, head or face by means of corrosive -substance, etc. : [Section: 326A] -Causing grievous hurt by rash driving or riding on a public way: [Section: 338A]
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-IV |
– have acquainted with the general conception of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement and at the same time about the Criminal Force and Assault and its punishments. | 13. Of Wrongful Restraint and Wrongful Confinement: [Section: 349-358]
-Wrongful restraint & its punishment: [Section: 339 & 341] -Wrongful Confinement& its punishment: [Section: 340 & 342]
Of Criminal Force and Assault -Force: [Section: 349] -Criminal Force: [Section: 350] -Assault: [Section: 351]
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-have the knowledge about the Kidnapping, abduction Slavery and Forced Labour and Rape and its punishments. | 14. Of Kidnapping, Abduction Slavery and Forced Labour: [Section: 359-374]
-Kidnapping & its punishment: [Section: 359 & 363] -Kidnapping from Bangladesh: [Section: 360]
-Kidnapping from lawful guardianship:[Section: 361] -Abduction & its punishment: [Section: 362& 364] -Kidnapping or Abduction in order to murder: [Section: 364]
-Unlawfully compulsory labour: [Section: 374]
Of Rape -Rape & its punishment: [Section: 375 & 376]
Of Unnatural Offences & its punishment: [Section: 377]
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Lecture, handouts | |
-have the knowledge about Offences Against Property
Theft, Extortion, Robbery and Dacoity; Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property, Of Criminal Breach of Trust, Of Receiving of Stolen Property, Of Cheating and its punishments. |
15. Of Offences Against Property
Theft: [Section: 378-382] –Definition of Theft: [Section: 378] -Punishment: [Section: 379-382] Of Extortion: [Section: 383-389] -Concept of Extortion & its punishment: [Section: 383 & 384] Of Robbery and Dacoity: [Section: 390-402] -Concept of Robbery & its punishment: [Section: 390 & 392] -Concept of Dacoity & its punishment: [Section: 391 & 395] -Dacoity with Murder: [Section: 396]
Of Criminal Misappropriation of Property: [Section: 403 & 404] –Dishonest misappropriation of Property: [Section:403]
-Dishonest misappropriation of Property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death: [Section:404]
Of Criminal Breach of Trust: [Section: 405-409] Criminal Breach of Trust & its punishment: [Section:405 & 406]
Of Receiving of Stolen Property: [Section:410-414] Stolen Property: [Section: 410] -Dishonestly receiving stolen property: [Section: 411] – Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity:[Section: 412] -Habitually dealing in stolen property: [Section: 413] -Assisting in concealment of stolen property stolen:[Section: 414]
Of Cheating: [Sections: 415-424] -Concept of Cheating and its punishments: [Section: 410 & 417, 420]
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-V |
–have the conception of Mischief, Criminal Trespass, the loss of property of Banking Company, Of offences Relating to Marriage, Of Defamation, Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult Prejudicial Act and Annoyance and Of attachment to Commit Offence and its punishment under the Penal Code 1860. | 16. Of Mischief: [Sections: 425-440]
-Mischief & its punishment: [Section: 425 & 426] Of Criminal Trespass: [Section: 441-462] –Criminal Trespass & its punishment: [Section: 441 & 447] -House-trespass & its punishment: [Section: 442 & 448] -Lurking house-trespass: [Section: 443] -Lurking house-trespass by night: [Section: 444] -Trespass by House-breaking: [Section: 445] -Trespass by House-breaking by night: [Section: 446] Of the loss of property of Banking Company: [Section: 462A-462B] –Penalty for negligence conduct of bank officers and employees: [Section: 462A] -Penalty for defrauding banking company: [Section: 462B]
Of offences Relating to Marriage: [Section: 493-498] –Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully including a belief of lawful marriage: [Section: 493] -Definition of Adultery & its punishment: [Section: 497] -Marrying again during lifetime of husband or wife: [Section: 494] -Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted: [Section: 495] -Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage: [Section: 496] -Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman: [Section: 498] Of Defamation: [Section: 499-502] -Definition of Defamation & its punishment: [Section: 499 & 500]
Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult Prejudicial Act and Annoyance: [Sections:503-510] –Criminal Intimidation & its punishment: [Section: 503 & 506] -Intentional Insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace: [Section: 504] -Prejudicial act by words, etc.: [Section: 505] – Criminal Intimidation by an anonymous communication: [Section: 507] -Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman: [Section: 509] -Misconduct in public by a drunken person: [Section: 510] Of attachment to Commit Offence: [Section: 511] –Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment: [Section: 511] |
Lecture, handouts | Mid-term and Final Examination |
Books Recommended:
Governing Legislation:
The Penal Code, 1860 (Act No. XLV of 1860).
Fourth Year (7th Semester)
LLB-044 | Law of Criminal Procedure-I | 2.0 CH( Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This course is decorated in such a way so that a student can make a better career in Law. |
Objectives | |||
The main object of the Code of Criminal procedure is to provide machinery for the punishment of offenders against the substantive Law e.g. the Penal Code. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
gather basic knowledge about criminal procedure law and related definitions | (1) Preliminary: Law of Criminal Procedure, definitions words referring to Acts, Construction of references. | Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe and identify formation , powers & jurisdiction of various criminal courts in Bangladesh | (2) Constitution & Powers of Criminal Courts & Offices :
A-Classes of Criminal Courts- Section-6 B- Territorial Division- Section- (7 to 8) C-Courts & Office-Section- (9 to 11, 15, 16, 17 & 17A) D-Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates-Section- (18 to 21) E- Sentences which may be passed by Courts of various classes- (31 to 33A, 35, 35A) F-Ordinary & Additional Powers- Section-(36 to 38)
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Lecture | Quiz test |
explain how a non-legal person can aid to police and magistrate | (3) Aid Information to the Magistrate and the Police :
Section- (42 to 45)- Village-headmen, accountants, land-holders and others bound to report certain matters.
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Lecture handouts | Tutorial Examination |
describe the method of arrest with warrant and without warrant | (4) Arrest, Escape & Retaking :
A-Arrest generally- Section (46-53) B-Arrest without warrant- Section (54-67)
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Lecture | presentation |
describe how and in which cases warrant and summons be issued | (5) Summons and Warrant :
A-Summons-Section-(68 to74) B- Warrant of Arrest- Section- (75 to 86) C-Others Rules regarding Processes- Section- (90 to 93)
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
explain the manner of attachment and proclamation | (6) Proclamations & Attachment :
Proclamation and attachment- Section- (87 to 89)
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Lecture handouts | assignment |
know how security may be given | (7) Prevention of Offences :
A- Security for keeping the peace in other on Conviction- Section-106 B- Security for keeping the peace in other cases & security for good Behavior Section-(107 to 119)
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
describe the basic provision for removal of nuisance and apprehended danger | (8) Temporary orders in urgent cases : Section- 144
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Lecture handouts | presentation |
explain how solution can be given for land and water related disputes | (9) Disputes as to Immovable Property :
Section- (145 to 148)
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Lecture | presentation |
describe about FIR, investigation in cognizable & non-cognizable case | (10) Information to the Police & their powers to investigate :
Section- (154 to 176)
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Lecture handouts | Midterm Examination |
describe Magistrate who are competent to take cognizance of cases | (11) Taking Cognizance of offences :
Section- (190 & 193), Ø Cognizance of offences by Magistrates Ø Cognizance of offences by courts of Session.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
describe how a complaint case can be conducted | (12) Complaints to Magistrate :
Section- (200 to 203) Ø Examination of complainant Ø Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case Ø Postponement for issue of process Ø Dismissal of complaint.
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Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe the manner of issue of process | (13) Commencement of proceedings before Magistrates :
Section- (204 to 205D) Ø Issue of process Ø Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused Ø Transfer of case to Court of Session when offence if friable exclusively by it. Ø Transfer of case to Metropolitan Magistrate, Chief Judicial Magistrate etc.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
Know the contents of Charge, error of charge and alteration procedure of chare | (14) Charge :
Ø Form of Charge- Section-(221 to 232) Ø Joinder of charges Section (233 to 240)
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Lecture handouts | VIVA |
explain how a trial be conducted before Magistrate courts | (15) Trial of Cases by Magistrate :
Section- (241 to 249) Ø Procedure in cases. Ø When accused shall be discharged. Ø Charge to be framed. Ø Conviction on admission of truth of accusation. Ø Procedure when no such admission is made. Ø Acquittal. Ø Sentence Ø Non appearance of complainant. Ø Withdrawal of complaint. Ø Power to stop proceedings when no complainant.
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Lecture | presentation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Kabir | Criminal Procedure Code. |
02. | Gour H.I. | Penal Law in 3 Vols. |
03. | Basu N.D. | Criminal Procedure Code. |
04. | Mitra B.B | Criminal Procedure Code. |
05. | Shawkat Mahmud | Code of Criminal Procedure in 3 Vols. |
06. | Nizami | Code of Criminal Procedure. |
07. | Abdul Matin | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
08. | Md. Zahirul Islam | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
09. | Ratanlal and Dhirajlal | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
10. | Gopal Chandra Paul | Rights and Privileges of Accused Persons. |
Governing Legislations:
01. | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1 898 (Act No-V of 1 898). |
02. | Law and Order Violating Offences (Speedy Trial) Act, 2002. |
03. | Speedy Trial Tribunal Act, 2002. |
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-045 | Conveyancing and Legal Drafting | 3.0 CH( Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale
The course is a guide for the students to the basic requirement of good drafting.
Objectives
The principle aim of the course is to introduce students with the standards of drafting in such a way that they can be a good practitioner. After completion of this course, students will be capable of understanding the basic of drafting and conveyancing and they will be benefitted in their practical life, particularly in practice.
Learning Outcomes
After completion of the course, students will be able to… |
Course Contents
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Teaching Strategy | Assessment Strategy of ILOs
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Theoretical | |||
– define conveyancing and drafting
– differentiate between drafting an conveyancing – know the common language of drafting. |
1.Primary Concept of Conveyancing and Legal Drafting:
Definition of conveyancing and legal drafting, differences between conveyancing and drafting, Good Drafting, why is it important, nature of Conveyancing in Civil Matters, use of precedents, structuring the document, Rules and conventions, the common language of Drafting, Contentious Documents, Non-contentious documents. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test |
-define conveyancing and drafting
– differentiate between drafting an conveyancing – know the common language of drafting. |
1.Primary Concept of Conveyancing and Legal Drafting:
Definition of conveyancing and legal drafting, differences between conveyancing and drafting, Good Drafting, why is it important, nature of Conveyancing in Civil Matters, use of precedents, structuring the document, Rules and conventions, the common language of Drafting, Contentious Documents, Non-contentious documents. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Quiz test |
Practical (Civil) | |||
– draft various types of deeds relating to property documents.
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2. Deeds Relating to Property Documents:
Deed of sale, deed of mortgage , deed of lease, deed of power of attorney, deed of redemption, deed of contract for sale, deed of further charge, deed of hire purchase and so on. |
Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
– draft various types of non-contentious documents. | 3. Other Non-contentious documents:
Legal notice, opinion on property documents, Business and commercial contracts between companies and individuals, Service contracts, Contracts to rent movable properties, Tenancy agreement.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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– Draft various contentious documents, particularly applications to the court.
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4. Various kinds of contentious drafting:
Plaint, written statement, time petition, application for amendment of plaint or written statement, application for permanent injunction, application for transferring civil suits, application for declaration of title etc.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Presentation |
Practical (criminal)
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-draft application, petition for criminal cases. |
6.Criminal Case Drafting:
GD, FIR, drafting of various types of C.R cases, Naraji Petition, Discharge application, Application for transferring criminal cases, drafting of bail petition, application in matter of chaque dishonor.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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Term and course final examination |
-draft various types of application applied to the Supreme Court.
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7. Supreme Court Drafting:
Drafting of criminal appeal, drafting of civil appeal, criminal revision, civil revision, various types of writs.
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Lecture,
Handouts
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course final examination |
Books Recommended:
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-046 | Mock Trial, Advocacy Training (Civil & Criminal) and Professional Ethics | 3.0 CH( Credit Hours) | 100 Marks |
Rationale | |||
By studying this course, the student can establish their career as an efficient professional in Law. |
Objectives | |||
The main Purpose of the course is to provide sound knowledge about Mock trial procedure and code of conduct as law professionals. | |||
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
explain in which courts suit to be filed | (30) Choice of Forum :
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Lecture | Quiz test |
make proper draft both of plaints and written statement | (31) Drafting of pleadings :
Ø Various forms of plaints. Ø Various forms of written statement. |
Lecture, handouts | presentation |
describe how examination in chief and cross examination be conducted in a civil trial | (32) Trial Advocacy :
Ø Skill. Ø Opening Statement. Ø Examination in chief. Ø Cross examination. Ø Closing argument. Ø Appellate advocacy. |
Lecture | Tutorial Examination |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to | |||
explain in which courts cases to be filed | (1) Choice of Forum :
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Lecture | Quiz test |
make draft of FIR, Complaint and bail petition | (2) Drafting of pleadings :
Ø Drafting of FIR/complaint and bail petition.
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Lecture, handouts | presentation |
describe how examination in chief and cross examination be conducted in a criminal trial | (3) Trial Advocacy :
Ø Skill. Ø Opening Statement. Ø Examination in chief. Ø Cross examination. Ø Closing argument. Ø Appellate advocacy. |
Lecture | Midterm Examination |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
gather practical knowledge about mock trial procedure thorough physical visiting in court arena | (1) Practical :
Ø Mock trial. Ø External-ship. Ø Court visit for student. |
Lecture, | Organization of Mock trial with students participation |
Books Recommended:
01. | Saud Hassan & Monica Khan | Skills in Trial Advocacy |
02. | S. M. Mohiuddin Hasan | Be Advocate |
03. | we. Gg. G. bvCg | bCgÕm WªvdwUs |
04. | Mohammad Abdul Karim | Let’s Go to The Court |
05. | Saud Hassan & Monica Khan | Legal Drafting & Conveyancing |
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-047 | Legal Research and Writing | 2.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
The chief justification of this course is to provide knowledge about the research in the discipline of law. Here Project or thesis is designed in order to obtain a better knowledge and understanding of any problem of legal philosophy, legal history, and comparative study of any law or any system of positive law, international or relationship between facts already known. In furtherance of that the students will have to write up a thesis paper under the supervision of a scholar. The area of legal research may succinctly be as follows:
Objectives
The prime objective of this course is to provide the basic knowledge about concept research, different types research, problem in research, characteristics of problems, steps of research and at the same time make them understood about the concept of data, types of data, qualitative vs. quantitative research, research design and how to prepare a research project proposal, literature review in research, rationale of research and finally justifying the methods of data processing, data interpretation, report writing and using of reference in a Research Work.
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assignment Strategy of ILOs
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After completion of the course students will be able to…..
–learn the concept of Research and Legal Research, Objectives, Modes of Legal Research, Classification and Research Methods.
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1. Concept and types of research
-Definition of Legal Research; -Objectives, -Modes of Legal Research; -Classifications of Research – Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research Research Methods-Selection of Methods and Techniques.
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Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test |
-learn about the concept of Research problem, selection of Research topic, literature review and hypothesis. | 2. Research problem, selection of Research topic and literature review
– Problem Regarding a Research Work Hypothesis, Literature Review
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Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn the concept of the steps of research & research design.
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3. Steps of research & research design
-Selecting of Research Problem -Specification of Research Topic -Title of Research -Objectives of Research -Reviewing the Literature -Conceptual or Theoretical Framework -Formulation of Hypothesis -Choosing Research Design -Research Methodology -Developing Sample Design -Selection of Research Area -Data Collection Methods -Data Processing -Analyzing the Data -Report Writing -Stating Conclusions
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Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-I |
-have the concept and types of data and Collection and use of Materials-Methods of data collection.
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4. Concept and types of data and Collection and use of Materials-Methods of data collection
-Data in research -Data collection -Primary and secondary data in research -Definition of secondary research -The secondary data -Difference between a primary and secondary source -Secondary source -Collation in SQL Server -Meaning of the word ‘collate’ -Desktop research -Secondary market research -Field research in business -Tertiary source -Internal and external secondary data -The primary sources of data and secondary sources of data – RRA, PRA & PAR.
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Lecture,
handouts |
Mid-term Examination |
-mostly learn the concept of the Data processing, interpretation And report writing.
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5. Data processing, interpretation And report writing
Data Processing Editing of Data
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Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-II |
-be acquainted with the basic concept regarding Research project proposal.
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6. Research project proposal
– Characteristics of a Good Research Project
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Lecture,
handouts |
Class-test and assignments |
-learn the concept of the Use of Reference.
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7. Use of Reference
–Concept of Reference or Citation -Objectives of Reference – Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty -Oxford Reference Style -Use of Footnote and Endnote -Harvard Reference Style -Sources of References Primary sources and how to Cite a Primary Source -Legislative Citation -Full citation -Short-form citation -Citation of International Instrument For UN Treaty Series United Nations Documents Case Citation Secondary Source and how to Cite a secondary Source –Book Citation -Journal Article Citation -Article in Book Other Sources: -Newspaper, Magazine Articles Reference of Internet Sources – Citation of Interview – Bibliography ü Format of Bibliography – Use of Italicising – Quotations – Abbreviations in footnotes – Explanatory Notes Notes & references
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Lecture,
handouts |
Tutorial Examination-III |
-have the knowledge about the basic concept of the Finding Sources of Legal Research.
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8. Finding Sources of Legal Research
-Introduction -Law Reports – Features of bound volume of Reports -Segment of a Court Case –Unreported cases -Digests -Legal Encyclopaedia -Treaties -Law Journals -Law dictionaries -Law Index -Bangladesh Code -Use of Internet in Legal Research |
Lecture,
handouts |
Mid-term and Final Examination |
Books Recommended:
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-058 | Law of Civil Procedure-II | 2.0 CH(Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
The intended course will help the students who are desirous of making a better career as an advocate and others concerned arena. |
Objectives | |||
The main object of the Code of Civil procedure is to facilitate justice and further its ends and is not a penal enactment for punishments. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… | |||
Know the procedure of production and impounding of documents | (1) Production, Impounding and Return of Documents : Section-30, Order- 11, Rule- (1 to 23)
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Lecture | presentation |
gather basic knowledge regarding hearing of suits and examination of witnesses | (2) Hearing of Suits & Examination of Witnesses: Order- 18, Rule (1 to 20) : Right to begin, Statement of Production evidence, Witness to be examined in open Court, Time for completion of hearing and so on.
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Lecture handouts | Midterm
Examination |
describe judgment, decree and its content | (3) Judgment and Decree : Section- 33, Order-20, Rule- (1 to 20) : Judgment when pronounced, Judgment to be signed, Contents of Decree, Date of Decree, Decree for recovery of immovable and movable property and so on.
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Lecture handouts | Presentation |
explain how a decree and order be executed | (4) Execution of Decrees & Orders : Section- 36 to 45, Order- 21, Rule- (1 to 103)
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Lecture | Quiz test |
explain basic provisions relating to appeal in civil suits | (5) Appeal :
Ø Appeal from original decrees : Section-96 to 99, Order- 41, Rule- 1 to 37 Ø Appeal from appellate decrees : Section- 103 to 106, Order- 42, Rule- 1 Ø Appeal from orders : Section- basic provisions relating to appeal in civil suits 104, Order- 43, Rule- 1 to 2 Ø Appeal to the appellate division: Section- 109-112, Order- 45, Rule- 1 to 17
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Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe basic provisions relating to review in civil suits
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(6) Review : Section- 114, Order- 47, Rule- 1 to 9 | Lecture | presentation |
describe basic provisions relating to revision in civil suits
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(7) Revision : Section- 115, | Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
describe basic provisions relating to reference in civil suits
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(8) Reference : Section- 113, Order- 46, Rule- 1 to 7 | Lecture | presentation |
describe amount of cost in civil suits | (9) Costs in Civil Suits : Section- 35, 35A, 35B & Order- 25 Rule- 1 to 2
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Lecture handouts | VIVA |
describe the ADR process in civil procedure codes | (10) Mediation and Arbitration in Civil Suits : Section- 89, 89A, 89B, 89C | Lecture | Assignment |
Books Recommended:
10. | Mulla’s | Code of Civil Procedure |
11. | S.Sarker | The Law of Civil Procedure |
12. | Midha | Key to New Provisions in Civil Procedure |
13. | Nizami | Code of Civil Procedure |
14. | Shaukat Mahmood | The Law of Civil Procedure |
15. | Naimuddin Ahmed | Civil Procedure Code. |
16. | S. Sarkar | Specific Relief Act |
17. | R. Mitra | Commentaries On Limitation Act. |
18. | Shaukat Mahmood | Court Fees Act & Suits Valuation Act. |
Relevant Legislations:
10. | The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act No. V of 1908) |
11. | The Civil Courts Act, 1887 (Act No. XII of 1887) |
12. | The Limitation Act, 1908 (Act No. IX of 1908) |
13. | The Civil Rules and Orders |
14. | The Suits Valuation Act, 1887 (Act No. VII of 1887) |
15. | The Courts Fees Act, 1870 (Act No. VII of 1870) |
16. | The Stamp Act 1S99 (Act No. II of 1899) |
17. | The Specific Relief Act, 1877 (Act No. I of 1877) |
18. | Arbitration in Civil Suits. |
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-059 | Penal Laws-II | 2.0 CH (Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale
Firstly, to have student acquainted with modern definition regarding crime and what is the punishment of an offender for a particular crime. Besides, the students will also learn how to make the people conscious more about the crime and its punishment.
Objectives
The principle intend of this course is to provide the students the basic knowledge about the concept regarding the enactment of the Penal Code, 1860 and its basic features, Common Law Tradition of the Penal Code, 1860 and at the same time make them understood about the Fundamental of Penal Laws , Principles of Criminal Liability, Mens rea and Strict Liability, Essential Elements of Crime, Classification of Crimes, Crime and Sin and finally the Criminal offences and its Punishments under the said Code and will be able to gather transparent knowledge about Special Laws such as The Special powers Act, 1974 (Act No. XIV of 1974), The Arms Act, 1878 (Act No. XI of 1878), Nari O Shishu Nirzatan Daman Ain, 2000 (Act No. VIII of 2000).
Learning Outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching Strategy | Assignment Strategy of ILOs
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After completion of the course students will be able to….
–learn the basic conception of The Special Powers Act, 1974 (Act No. XIV of 1974) relating to some Offences relating to Smuggling, Counterfeiting of currency notes and Government stamps, Adulteration etc.; Penalty for Counterfeiting Currency-notes and Government Stamps;
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Offences relating to Smuggling, Counterfeiting of currency notes and Government stamps, Adulteration etc.; Penalty for Counterfeiting Currency-notes and Government Stamps;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test |
–learn the penalties regarding Smuggling; Adulteration; or sale of Adulteration Food, Drink, Drugs or Cosmetics etc.
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Penalty for Smuggling; Penalty for Adulteration of, or sale of Adulteration Food, Drink, Drugs or Cosmetics; Penalty for attempt, etc.
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
–learn about the Constitution, Power and Jurisdictions of Special Tribunal. | Offences under this Act and certain other offences to be tried by Special Tribunals; Constitution, Jurisdiction and Powers of Special Tribunal;
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-I |
-learn about the Code of proceedings of Special Tribunals and Framing of Charges.
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Application of the Code to proceedings of Special Tribunals; Framing of Charges; | Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-know specially about the Judgment, appeal and Confirmation of Death sentences. | Judgment; Appeal and Confirmation of Death Sentences; Power of Government to remit or suspend for commute any sentences;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-know specially the Cognizable and bailable offences; and Execution of death sentences.
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Offences to be Cognizable and non-bailable; Report by Police Officer to Government; Bar on Jurisdiction of Courts; Execution of death sentences.
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-II |
–learn the basic description of The Arms Act, 1878 (Act No. XI of 1878) regarding prohibition Armed License, Possession of Arms of any description without License Prohibition in Certain places.
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Prohibition of Going Armed Without License; Unlicensed Possession of Fire-arms, etc; Possession of Arms of any Description without License Prohibition in Certain Places;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
–know specially about the restriction on movement with Arms, cancellation and suspension of license and penalties. | Restriction on Movement with Arms; Cancellation and Suspension of License; Penalties; Power to Confiscate; Search and seizure by Magistrate; Seizure and detention by Government;
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Lecture, handouts | Mid-term Examination |
-know about the power regarding exemption, offences against section-19, clause (f), 19A how conducted. | Power to Exempt; Information to be given regarding offences; Searches in the case of offences against section 19, clause (f), 19A how conducted;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-learn about the time limit for completion of investigation, operation of laws not barred; notice and limitation of proceedings.
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Time limit for completion of investigation; Operation of other Laws not barred; Notice and limitation of proceedings.
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Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-III |
-learn the basic conception of The Nari O Shishu Nirzatan Daman Ain, 2000 (Act No. VIII of 2000) regarding definition, punishments & penalties relating rape,
Prohibition on publishing acquaintance of a women or a child oppressed in news media etc.
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Definition; Punishments & Penalties; Provisions for the child born after Committing Rape; Prohibition on Publishing acquaintance of a women or a child oppressed in news media; Realization of fine from inheritable property;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
–know about the Procedure for realization of fine of compensation; punishments for false case, complaints etc. | The Procedure for realization of fine or compensation; Punishments for instituting any false case, Complaints etc.; | Lecture, handouts | Tutorial Examination-IV |
-know specially the investigation of the offences, cognizance of offence, Procedure of Trial etc. | Investigation of the Offences; Cognizance of Offence; Procedure of Trial; Trial in absence of the accused; Power to take statement at any place by a Magistrate;
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Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-learn specially about the Constitution and of Jurisdiction of Nari O Shishu Nirzatan Daman Tribunal; Appeal; Confirmation of death sentence; | Evidence by the Chemist, Pathologist; Appearance of the witness; Constitution and of Jurisdiction of Nari O Shishu Nirzatan Daman Tribunal; Appeal; Confirmation of death sentence; | Lecture, handouts | Class-test and assignments |
-know about the punishment for instigation or abetment of offence, safe custody, Accountability of the Tribunal; Medical Examination of the Victim.
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Punishment for instigation or abetment of offence; Safe Custody; Accountability of the Tribunal; Medical Examination of the Victim.
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Lecture, handouts | Mid-term and Final Examination |
Governing Legislations:
The Special Powers Act, 1974 (Act No. XIV of 1974)
The Arms Act, 1878 (Act No. XI of 1878)
Nari O Shishu Nirzatan Daman Ain, 2000 (Act No. VIII of 2000).
Fourth Year (8th Semester)
LLB-060 | Law of Criminal Procedure-II | 2.0 CH( Credit Hours) | 50 Marks |
Rationale | |||
This course is decorated in such a way so that a student can make a better career in Law. |
Objectives | |||
The main object of the Code of Criminal procedure is to provide machinery for the punishment of offenders against the substantive Law e.g. the Penal Code. |
Learning outcomes | Course Contents | Teaching strategy | Assessment strategy of ILOs |
After Completion of the course, students will be able to… |
explain how a summary trial will be conducted | (1) Summary Trials :
Section- (260 to 265) Ø Power to try Summarily. Ø Power to invest Bench of Magistrates invested with less power. Ø Procedure for summary trials. Ø Record in cases where there is no appeal. Ø Record in appealable cases. Ø Langrage of record and judgment.
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
explain how a trial be conducted before Court of sessions judge | (2) Trial before Courts of Sessions :
Section- (265A to 265L) Ø Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor. Ø Opening case for Prosecution. Ø Discharge. Ø Framing charge. Ø Conviction on plea of guilty. Ø Date for prosecution evidence. Ø Evidence of prosecution. Ø Acquittal. Ø Entering upon defence. Ø Arguments. Ø Judgment of acquittal or conviction.
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Lecture handouts | Assignment |
describe basic provisions relating to inquiries and trials | (3) General provisions as to inquiries and trials :
Section- (337 to 352) Ø Tender of pardon to accomplice. Ø Power to direct tender of pardon. Ø Trial of person to whom pardon has been tendered. Ø Trial in absentia. Ø Power to examine the accused.
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
explain the method of taking and recording evidence in various stages of inquiries & trial | (4) Mode of taking and recording evidence in inquiries and trials :
Section- (353 to 365) Ø Language of record of evidence. Ø Examination of accused how recorded. |
Lecture handouts | presentation |
describe mode of delivering , language f judgment and contents of judgment | (5) The Judgment :
Section- (366 to 373) Ø Mode of delivering Judgment. Ø Language of judgment. Ø Contents of judgment. Ø Sentence of death. Ø Sentence of transportation.
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Lecture | presentation |
explain how sentence of death be confirmed High court division | (6) Submission sentence for confirmation :
Section- (374 to 379) Ø Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session.
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Lecture handouts | Midterm
Examination |
describe prerogative powers of prime minister and president | (7) Suspensions, Remissions and commutations of sentences :
Section- (401 to 402A) Ø Power to suspend or remit sentences. Ø Power to commute punishment. Ø Sentences of death.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
describe the doctrine 0f double jeopardy | (8) Previous Acquittals or Convictions :
Section- 403 Ø Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.
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Lecture handouts | Quiz test |
explain the basic provisions relating to criminal appeal | (9) Appeal :
Section- (404 to 431) Ø Unless otherwise provided. Ø No appeal to lie. Ø Appeal from sentence of Magistrate of the second or third class. Ø Appeals from sentence of Joint Sessions Judge and Magistrates of the first class. Ø Appeals to Court of Session how heard. Ø Appeal from sentence of Court of Session. Ø Appeal in case of acquittal. Ø Appeal against inadequacy of sentence. Ø Suspension of sentence pending appeal, Release of appellant on bail. Ø Abatement of appeals.
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Lecture handouts | presentation |
explain revisional power of sessions judge & High court Division | (10) Revision :
Section- (432 to 442) Ø Power to call for records of inferior Courts. Ø Power to order inquiry. Ø High court Division’s powers of revisiosn. Ø Sessions Judge’s powers of revision. |
Lecture | presentation |
describe the basic provision regarding bail | (11) Bail :
Section- (496 to 502) Ø In what cases bail to be taken. Ø When bail may be taken in case of non-bail able offence. Ø Discharge from custody. Ø Discharge of sureties. |
Lecture handouts | VIVA |
explain granting and forfeiting bond | (12) Provisions as to Bonds :
Section- (513 to 516) Ø Procedure of forfeiture of bond. Ø Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited. Ø Bond required from a minor. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
describe the transfer procedure of criminal cases | (13) Transfer of Criminal Cases :
Section- (192, 193, 205C, 205CC) Ø Power of Appellate Division to transfer cases and appeals. Ø Power of High Court Division to transfer cases and appeals. Ø Power of Sessions Judges to transfer cases. Ø Power of CMM, CJM & DM to transfer cases and appeals.
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Lecture | Quiz test |
(14) gather proper knowledge regarding inherent Power of High Court Division
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(15) Inherent Power of High Court Division :
Section- 561A Ø Saving of inherent power of high Court Division. |
Lecture handouts | Presentation |
Books Recommended:
11. | Kabir | Criminal Procedure Code. |
12. | Gour H.I. | Penal Law in 3 Vols. |
13. | Basu N.D. | Criminal Procedure Code. |
14. | Mitra B.B | Criminal Procedure Code. |
15. | Shawkat Mahmud | Code of Criminal Procedure in 3 Vols. |
16. | Nizami | Code of Criminal Procedure. |
17. | Abdul Matin | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
18. | Md. Zahirul Islam | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
19. | Ratanlal and Dhirajlal | The Code of Criminal Procedure. |
20. | Gopal Chandra Paul | Rights and Privileges of Accused Persons. |
Governing Legislations:
1. | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1 898 (Act No-V of 1 898). |
2. | Law and Order Violating Offences (Speedy Trial) Act, 2002. |
3. | Speedy Trial Tribunal Act, 2002. |