CO1: Recall the historical background and evolution of sociology as an academic discipline.
CO2: Explain key sociological concepts such as society, culture, socialization, norms, values, and roles.
CO3: Interpret the basic elements of social structure, including institutions, groups, and status & role relationships within society.
CO4: Analyze how foundational sociological concepts help in understanding contemporary social issues and human behavior in society.
- Teacher: Aditya Ojha
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: Identify and describe the sources of public international law, including treaties, customary international law, and general principles of law.
CO2: Explain the rights and obligations of states and other international legal subjects, including their role and recognition in the international legal system.
CO3: Analyze the mechanisms of state responsibility, dispute settlement, and the prohibition on the use of force under international law.
CO4: Critically evaluate the functions and effectiveness of international institutions such as the UN Security Council, General Assembly, and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in maintaining international peace and order.
COURSE CONTENTS
UNIT-I
Definition, Nature & Basis of International Law Sources of International Law
Subjects of International Law
Relationship of International & Municipal Law Nature of State, Non-State Entities, State Jurisdiction
UNIT-II
State Succession, Recognition, Nationality, Extradition, Diplomatic, Agent Intervention Asylum
UNIT-III
Settlement of International Disputes
War: Rules of Land, Naval and Aerial warfare Treaties, Neutrality, Blockade, Prize Court
UNIT-IV
United Nation Organization- Purpose, Object & Principles
Principal Organs-General Assembly and Security Council; International Court of Justice
UN- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948); International Covenants on Human Rights (1967), Enforcement of Human Rights; International Human Rights Commission
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
1. H.O. Aggarwal : Public International Law
2. S.K. Kapoor : Public International Law
3. M.P. Tandon : Public International Law
- Teacher: Dr. Kamal Singh Dhakad
UNIT-I
Procedure in Cases of:- Suits against Government (Sec 79-82)
Suit by Aliens and Suit by or against Foreign Rulers (Sec 83-87 B) Suits by or against Firms etc. (O. XXX)
Suits in Cases of Minors; Indigent Persons (O. XXXII, XXXIII)
Inter-pleader Suits (Sec 88, O. XXXV), Suits in case of Public Nuisance, Public Trusts (Sec 91-93), Summary Suits (O. XXXVII)
UNIT-II
Commissions (Sec 75-78, O. XXVI), Supplementary Proceedings (Sec 94-95) Arrest & Attachment before Judgment (O. XXXVIII),
Temporary Injunctions and Interlocutory Orders (O.XXXIX) Appointment of Receivers (O. XL), Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Sec-1-8)
UNIT-III
Appeals- First Appeal and Second Appeal; Powers of Appellate Court (Sec 96-107) Procedure in Appeal (O. XLI-XLIV)
Reference, Review, Revision (Sec 113, 114, 115, O, XLVI, XLVII) Restitution, Inherent Powers & Miscellaneous Provisions (Sec 132-158)
UNIT-IV
Limitation Act, 1963
Limitation of Suits, Appeals, and Applications (Sec 3-11), Exclusion of Time (Sec 12-15) Effects of death, Fraud, Acknowledgement, Payments etc. on Limitation (Sec 16-22) Acquisition of ownership by possession (Sec 25-27)
UNIT I
Nature, Scope & Purpose of Administrative Law; Administrative Functions
Doctrine of Separation of Powers, Rule of Law Delegated of legislation-Necessity, Scope, Legal Forms,
Constitutionality, Sub-delegation, Conditional Legislation Publication, Preliminary Consultation & Parliamentary Supervision of Delegated Legislation
Judicial Review of Delegated Legislation
UNIT II
The Concept of Natural Justice: Rule against Bias- Kinds & Tests of Bias, Exception to the Rule against Bias, right of fair Hearing- applicability, general contents of fair hearing, Exception to the rule of fair hearing, Reasoned Decisions, Promissory Estoppel and Doctrine of Legitimate Expectations.
UNIT III
Nature & Scope of Discretionary Powers; Failure to Exercise discretion
Prevention of Abuse of Discretion – Principle of reasonableness, scope of Wednesbury Principle and Doctrine of Proportionality. Ombudsman- Lokpal and Lokayukts, Government Privileges
UNIT IV
Judicial Review of Administrative Actions through writs- Doctrine of Ultra Vires; Jurisdictional questions; Standing; Exclusion of Judicial Review, Administrative Tribunals, Public Corporations – Liability & Judicial Control, Liability and Accountability of the Administration in Torts & Contracts, Misfeasance in Public office
- Teacher: Vanshita Singh Parmar