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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CURRICULUM
LL.B (5-Year) PROGRAMME
ITALIC
COMPULSORY COURSES:
11
Cr. Hrs
33
NORMAL =
GENERAL / SUPPORTIVE
07
Cr. Hrs
21
BOLD
LAW COURSES
37
Cr. Hrs =
165
YEAR-1
SEMESTER I
Module
Code
Law 211
Law 212
Law-213
Law 214
Law 215
Law 216
Module Title
Credits
ENGLISH-I
PAKISTAN STUDIES
SOCIOLOGY
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT-I
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
111
SEMESTER II
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 217
Law 218
Law 219
Law 220
Law 221
Law 222
ENGLISH-II
ISLAMIC STUDIES / ETHICS
POLITICAL SCIENCE
LEGAL SYSTEM OF PAKISTAN
HISTORY (SOUTH-ASIA)
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT-II
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
A.
Political Science Meaning & Scope
(a)
Political Science Definition
(b)
Importance, Scope and utility of political science
(c)
Political Science and Law Critical Analysis
(d)
Is Political Science really a Science or Art?
(e)
Relation of Political Science with:
i. History ii. Sociology iii. Economics iv. Jurisprudence & Law v. Ethics & vi. Geography.
B.
(1)
(2)
C.
(1)
(2)
D.
(1)
(2)
E.
(1)
(2)
(3)
F.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
G.
(1)
(2)
(a)
(c)
(a)
Demoracy Definition
(b)
Kinds of Democrary
Condition for Democracy
(d)
Merits & Demerits of Democracy
Aristocacy Meaning, Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages.
Systems of Governments
(a)
Unitary Meaning, Merits and Demerits
(a)
Federal System Definition
(b)
Condition necessary for Federation
(c)
Characteristics and Features of Federation
(d)
Advantages and Disadvantages
Comparison of Unitary and Federal system
Parliamentary form of Government Meaning, Unicameral & Bicameral, Merits and Demerits.
President system of Government Nature, Merits and Demerits
Comparison of Parliamentary and president systems.
YEAR-2
SEMESTER III
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 223
Law 224
Law 225
Law 226
Law 227
Law 228
ENGLISH-III
LOGIC AND REASONING
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE-I
LAW OF TORTS
LAW OF CONTRACT-I
RESEARCH METHODS
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
1.
2.
3.
4.
a.
b.
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
LAW OF TORTS
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Definition of Tort
Difference between Tort and Crime; Tort and Breach of Contract
Essentials of Tort
Personal Disabilities
Discharge of Tort
Exceptions of Tort
Master and Servant
Remedies
Measurement of Damages
Remoteness of Damages
Defamation Essential of Libel and Slander, Defences
Negligence and contributory Negligence
Nuisance; Public Nuisance and Private nuisance
Malicious Prosecution
Fraud and Misrepresentation
Assault, Battery and Malice
Wrongful Confinement
Subrogation
Books Recommended
1.
Windfield on Torts.
2.
R.K. Kapoor on Law of Tort.
3.
Salmond on Torts.
4.
A M Chaudhry on Law of Torts.
5.
Law of Torts by Underhill.
LAW OF CONTRACT I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objectives:
A study of the general principles of contract, essentials of contract the rules governing the performance
breach and consequences thereof, specifically contracts of indemnity, guarantee, bailment and Agency.
Contract in General
Definition
Communication
Revocation
Terms of contract
Void agreements
Contingent contracts
Essential of a Valid Contract
Agreement
Competency
Free consent
Lawful consideration
Lawful object
Consideration
Elements of consideration
Kinds of consideration
Exceptions
Matters of affecting the validity of a Contract
Coercion
Undue influence
Fraud
Misrepresentation
Mistake
Forbidden by law
Wagering
Void agreements
Performance of Contract
Mode of performance
a.
Performance of contract (actual and otherwise)
b.
Time and place of performance
c.
Performance of reciprocal performance
d.
Manner of performance
e.
Contracts which need not be performed
f.
Assignment of contract
g.
Assignment of liability and Right
h.
Discharge by Agreement
i.
Remission of performance
j.
Extension of time
Breach of Contract and Consequence thereof
Meaning
6
Quasi Contracts
Rationale
Conditions of liability
SEMESTER IV
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law-229
Law-230
3 Cr. H
Law-231
Law-232
Law-233
COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The Committee propose 21 courses for three-year LL.B programme (7 courses for each year) instead of
existing scheme of courses that is 20 courses.
2. The meeting unanimously resolved that the Pakistan Bar Councils Affiliation of Private Law Colleges
Rules be adopted forthwith. In this respect the Higher Education Commission is requested to exercise
its powers under Section 10(d) of the Higher Education Commission Ordinance, 2002 for its immediate
adoption and implementation by all universities imparting legal education.
3. The Committee noticed the deteriorating standards of teaching and research in universities in the subject of
Law and strongly proposed to establish a Centre of Excellence in Law at National Level with its
focus on quality research. The HEC is requested to examine the proposal and take necessary measures in this
regard.
4. To conduct Training/Refresher Courses for the proposed new areas with the support of the HEC Human
Rights, Environmental Law.
5. To allow Non-practicing allowances to whole-time University Law Teachers as per recommendations of the
Justice S.A. Rehman Commission (1958-59).
6. To appoint full-time Law Teachers in all Law Colleges/Law Faculties.
7. To provide proper facilities/scholarships to Law teachers to improve their qualifications.
8. To commence morning-classes in all Law Colleges/Faculties.
9. It is desirable to have Entry Test for admissions to Law Colleges.
10. The Committee felt the need of a forum of law-teachers at the National Level for smooth functioning and
coordination between various institutions.
The NCRC requested the HEC to reprint some of the recommended books for different courses: through
National Book Foundation, which are not available in the market.
10
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A study of basic features of political and constitutional thought in Islam and analysis of the
constitutional principles of the British and American constitutions.
I.
II.
III.
Constitution of United States
Separation of powers
3)
4)
5)
Reference Books:
1)
Law of Constitution by Diey
2)
The American Presidency by Lasaki
3)
Modern Constitutional Law Cases and Notes by ronal D. Rotunda
4)
The Government of England by Lowell
12
LAW OF CONTRACT II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A study of different provisions of the Sale of Goods Act 1930 and Islamic Law of Sale with reference
to contract of sale, conditions including warranty and lien and breach of contract.
I.
Indemnity & Guarantee
Meaning
Consideration of guarantee
Discharge of surety
Release of surety
Defenses of surety
Bailment & Pledge
Meaning
Bailees lien
Meaning
Reference Books
1.
The Sale of Good Act by Frederick Pollock
2.
Law of Contract by V.G. Ramachandhraw
13
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
1.
2.
3.
4.
a.
b.
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
14
SEMESTER IV
YEAR-3
SEMESTER V
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 234
Law-235
Law 236
Law 237
Law 238
JURISPRUDENCE I
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II (PAKISTAN)
ISLAMIC PERSONAL LAW I
CRIMINAL LAW I
LAW OF PROPERTY I
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
JURISPRUDENCE I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A study of the concepts of Law, Its development and Application.
Nature of jurisprudence:
Definition
Historical
Natural
Analytical
Other schools
Authority of Law
Kinds of Law
Source of Law
(B)
Legislation
Codification
Interpretation of statutes
(C)
Precedent
Authority of precedent
Kinds of precedent
Obiter Dicta
Ration Decidendi
Characteristics
Punishment
Theories of Punishment
Sovereignty
Sovereign State
Essentials of Sovereignty
Text Books:
16
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW - II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
1.
A Brief study of various constitutional instruments promulgated before and after independence with
reference to the development of constitutional principles in Pakistan.
2.
A detailed study of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 with special reference to the
concept of sovereignty of Almighty Allah, parliamentary democracy and independence of Judiciary.
I.
Constitutional Developments
The Government of India Act 1935
The Indian Independence Act 1974
The 1st Constituent Assembly
Objectives Resolution
Dissolution of Constituent Assembly and its after effects.
Salient features of the Constitution of 1956
Developments leading to the abrogation of the Constitution of 1956.
Salient features of the Constitution of 1962.
Causes of failure of the Constitution of 1962
Comparative study of significant features of Constitutions of 1956. 1962 and 1973
Reference I of 1955
Preamble
High treason.
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
Definition of State
Parliament
Governors
Province Assemblies
Public Accounts
Supreme Court
High Courts
Electoral Laws
Conduct of Election
Islamic Provisions
Islamization of Laws
Financial Emergency
Reference Books
1.
Constitutional history by J. Masud Ahmad
2.
F.J. Newman: Essays on the Constitution of Pakistan.
3.
Fridman: Pakistan Constitution
4.
Juening, Siriver; Constitutional Problems of Pakistan.
5.
Struggle for Pakistan by Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi.
6.
The Fundamental Law of Pakistan by A.K. Brohi.
7.
Constitutional, Law and Pakistan Affairs by Dr. Nasim Hassan Shah.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Marriage
Dower
Modes of the Dissolution of Marriage
Iddat
Maintenance
Parentage Legitimacy and acknowledgement
Guardianship of Person and property
Gifts
Wakfs
Wills
Muslim Personal Law and Law of Inheritance, in light of the Quranic Verses and relevant enactments
such as:
Inheritance-General Rules
Sunni Law of Inheritance
Shia Law of Inheritance
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance & Rules, 1961.
West Pakistan Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1962
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (only Ss. 7, 8, 12, 25)
Books Recommended
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
19
Objective:
A study of various provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code with special reference to offences against
person and property, religion and state including the constitution of the crimes.
I.
Text Book:
General Principles of Criminal Law Some Reflections:
By. Prof Dr. C. M. Hanif
II.
Defamation
Criminal intimidation, insult and annoyance
Attempts to commit offences
Text Books:
1.
The Pakistan Penal Code 1860
2.
General Principles of Criminal Law
Reference Books:
1.
Penal Code by Ratan Lal
2.
Smith and Hogan: Criminal Law: Cases and Materials
LAW OF PROPERTY
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
21
SEMESTER VI
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 239
Law 240
Law 241
Law 242
Law 243
JURISPRUDENCE-II
CORPORATE LAW
CRIMINAL LAW-II
LAW OF PROPERTY - II
ISLAMIC PERSONAL LAW-II
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
JURISPRUDENCE - II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A study of various legal concepts and their characteristics.
Legal Right
Definition
Characteristics
Kinds of ownership
Possession
Definition
Possessory remedies
Person
Concept of person
Corporation
a.
Kinds
b.
Purpose of incorporation
c.
Criminal liability of corporation
d.
Corporate personality
e.
Creation and extinction of corporation
Invective fact
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Divestitive facts
Liability
Definition
Essential of liability
Kinds of Liability
Strict liability
Vicarious liability
Jus Necessitalis
Negligence
Standard of care
Contributory negligence
Obligation
Definition
Kinds of obligations
Law of Property
Definition
Kinds of property
Law of Evidence
TEXT BOOKS
1.
Salmond, Sir J.: Jurisprudence
2.
V.D. Mahajan, Jurisprudence
Reference Books
1.
Paton, G.W. Text Book of Jurisprudence
2.
Buckland, W.W. Reflections on Jurisprudence
3.
Hibbert, W.No. Jurisprudence
4.
Pollock, F.A. First Book of Jurisprudence
5.
Vinorgradoff, S.P. Common-Sense in Law
6.
Sapru, T.N. Modern Jurisprudence
7.
Dias, R.W.M. Jurisprudence.
8.
L.B.Curzon: Jurisprudence
23
CORPORATE LAW
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A study of the principles of the law in relation to partnership and negotiable instruments.
Text Books:
A.
The Partnership Act 1932:
Nature of partnership
Kinds of partnership
Registration of firms
B.
o
o
Text Book:
2.
The Partnership Act (IX of 1932) by Kazim Ashrat.
3.
Choudhary A.M. The Partnership Act.
4.
The Partnership Act by Mian Ghulam Hussain
5.
The Negotiable Instrument Act by K.B. Abbas
6.
The Negotiable Instrument Act by M. Farani
Reference Books:
1.
Mannan, M.A. The Partnership Act.
2.
Dekshits Partnership Act
3.
The Partnership Act by Desai
4.
Lindley Partnership law
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5.
6.
7.
8.
25
Objective:
A study of various provisions of Hadood Laws and Qisas-o-Diyat Ordinance including principles of
criminal law of Islam.
I.
Principles of Criminal Law in Islam
Concept of rime
Classification of crimes
Classification of punishments
Definitions
Nisab
Proof of theft
Punishment
Haraabab
Proof of Haraabah
Punishment
B.
C.
D.
II.
Qisas-o-Diyat Ordinance
Definitions
Qatl and its kinds
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Proof
Punishment
Waiver and compounding
Diyat
Attempt to commit Qatl
Hurt and its kinds
Proof and punishments
Isqat-i-Hamal and Janin
Punishment
Interpretation
Text Books
1.
Hadood Ordinances, 1979
2.
Qisas-o-Diyat Ordinance
Reference Books
1.
As suggested by the teachers
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LAW OF PROPERTY
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
28
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Marriage
Dower
Modes of the Dissolution of Marriage
Iddat
Maintenance
Parentage Legitimacy and acknowledgement
Guardianship of Person and property
Gifts
Wakfs
Wills
Muslim Personal Law and Law of Inheritance, in light of the Quranic Verses and relevant enactments
such as:
Inheritance-General Rules
Sunni Law of Inheritance
Shia Law of Inheritance
The Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939.
The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance & Rules, 1961.
West Pakistan Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1962
The Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 (only Ss. 7, 8, 12, 25)
Books Recommended
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
29
YEAR-4
SEMESTER VII
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 244
Law 245
Law 246
Law 247
Law 248
Law 249
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
Objective:
A study of the origin, sources and nature of International law, the Muslim International law and a study
of various International organization.
INTRODUCTION
Kinds of states
Recognition in general
30
Theories of recognition
Difference between recognition of the State and the Government.
The Dejure and Defecto recognition.
The Dejure and Defecto recognition
Express and Implied recognition, Non recognition
STATE RESPONSIBILITY
Claim
TEXT BOOKS
31
32
Objective:
A study of the principles of the Code of Civil Procedure with reference to jurisdiction of court,
institution of suits, summons and written statements, issues, evidence and judgment and various
provisions of the Limitations Act.
I.
The Code of Civil Procedure 1908:
Preliminary and suits in general
Definition
Place of suing
Institution of suit
Stay of Suit
Res Judicata
Bar of suit
Summons and their service
Issue of summons
Service of summons
Substituted service
Striking of parties
Conduct of suit
In general
Plaint
Written Statement
Settlement of Issues
Amendment in issues
Service of summons
Consequences of failure to appear
Examination of witnesses
Right to begin
Demeanor of witness
Recalling of witness
Judgment and Decree
Interest
Cost
Compensatory costs
Execution
Procedure in execution
Attached
Sale
Resistance to execution
Text Books
1.
The Code of Civil Procedure (V of 1908)
2.
The Code of Civil Procedure (Students Edition by Aamer Raza A. Khan)
3.
Civil Procedure Code by D.F. Mulla.
Reference Book
1.
Civil Procedure Code of Sarkar
2.
Lecture on Civil Practice by D.F. Mulla
3.
Civil Procedure Code by Lyar.
Note: Bare Act will be provided to the students during the examination.
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Objective:
A study of Criminal Procedure Code with reference to the trial of the offences including the constitution
of the criminal courts.
I.
Territorial divisions
Arrest generally
Summons
Warrant of arrest
Special rules
Process for Production of Documents, Movable property and the discovery of Persons Wrongfully confined
Summons to produce
Search warrants
Miscellaneous
Unlawful Assembles
Complaints to Magistrates
Reference Books
1.
Ratan Lal: Criminal Procedure Code
2.
Hafeez-ur-Rehman: Lectures on Criminal Procedure
3.
Code of Criminal Procedure by Shaukat Mahmood
36
LAW OF EVIDENCE
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Objective:
A detailed study of the principles of evidence, competency of witnesses and rules regarding production
of evidence etc. as given in the Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984.
Preliminary and Competence of Witnesses
Interpretation
Competency of witness
Privileged Communication
Accomplice
Number of witnesses
Oral and Documentary Evidence
Oral evidence
Documentary evidence
Presumption as to documents
Judicial notice
Admitted facts
Estoppel
Examination of Witnesses
Examination in chief
Cross examination
Re-examination
Leading questions
Corroborative evidence
Refreshing of memory
Court questions
Claim on oath
Reference Books
1.
Mahmood. J. Qanun-e-Shahadat (Urdu)
2.
Ammer Ali & Woodruff. Sir J.g. The Law Evidence
3.
Phipson on Evidence
Law of Evidence by L.B. Curzon.
38
LEGAL DRAFTING I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Course Contents
1. Drafting by I.C. Desouza (Omitting chapter I & II, Part-II) (Major petitions to Courts).
2. Pleadings in India with Precedents by Sir C. Walsh and J.C. Weir
3. Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu, (Latest Edition) only the following 75 forms are prescribed:
1. Receipts No.1
2. Bonds No.1-2-6-9
3. Agreement 1-5-6-10
4. Mukhtarnama 1-2-3
5. Bainama 1-4-20-23
6. Rahn Nama 1-2-3-5-6-7-9-13
7. Exchange 1-2-3
8. Hiba Nama 1-2-3
9. Talaq Nama 1-2-3-4
10. Wills 1-2-4-5
11. Partnership Deed 1-3
12. Dedication 1-2-8
13. Settlement 1-2
14. Bonds 3
15. Adoption 1-4
16. Marriage 1-2-3
17. Arbitration 1-2-3
18. Notice 1-3-5-8-12-13
19. Musawada 1-2-3-4
20. Promissory Note 1-2-3-4
21. Patta 1-6(b)
Books Recommended
1. Law of Pleading by Inaytullah.
2. Conveyancing by Inaytullah, M.
3. Mogah on Pleadings.
4. Mogah on Conveyncing.
5. Pleadings in India with Precedents by Sir C Walsh & J C Weir.
6. Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu (Lestest Edition).
7. Drafting by I C DeSouza (Omitting Chapters I&II Part-II (Major
petitions to Courts).
8. Law of Interpretation by Maxwell and Craze.
9. Interpretation of Statutes by Chowdhry.
10. Intrepretation of Pakistan Statutes by Kazi Mohammad Ashraf.
11. Interpretation of Statutes by Mazharuddin Ahmad
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SEMESTER VIII
Module
Code
Law 250
Law 251
Law 252
Law 253
Law 254
Law 255
Module Title
Credits
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
40
Objective:
A study of Law of war, settlement of International disputes, Diplomatic Relations Human Rights &
Law of Sea.
Law of War
Meaning of War
Changing concept of War
Nature & Character of armed confrontation
Commencement of War
Effects of outbreak of War
Enemy Character of persons & Property
Rules of Land, Air and Space Warfare
Settlement of International Disputes
Judicial Settlement
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Territorial Sea
Continental Shelf
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LEGAL DRAFTING II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Course Contents
1. Drafting by I.C. Desouza (Omitting chapter I & II, Part-II) (Major petitions to Courts).
2. Pleadings in India with Precedents by Sir C. Walsh and J.C. Weir
3. Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu, (Latest Edition) only the following 75 forms are prescribed:
1. Receipts No.1
2. Bonds No.1-2-6-9
3. Agreement 1-5-6-10
4. Mukhtarnama 1-2-3
5. Bainama 1-4-20-23
6. Rahn Nama 1-2-3-5-6-7-9-13
7. Exchange 1-2-3
8. Hiba Nama 1-2-3
9. Talaq Nama 1-2-3-4
10. Wills 1-2-4-5
11. Partnership Deed 1-3
12. Dedication 1-2-8
13. Settlement 1-2
14. Bonds 3
15. Adoption 1-4
16. Marriage 1-2-3
17. Arbitration 1-2-3
18. Notice 1-3-5-8-12-13
19. Musawada 1-2-3-4
20. Promissory Note 1-2-3-4
21. Patta 1-6(b)
Books Recommended
1. Law of Pleading by Inaytullah.
2. Conveyancing by Inaytullah, M.
3. Mogah on Pleadings.
4. Mogah on Conveyncing.
5. Pleadings in India with Precedents by Sir C Walsh & J C Weir.
6. Dastaweznavisi by Penna Lal in Urdu (Lestest Edition).
7. Drafting by I C DeSouza (Omitting Chapters I&II Part-II (Major petitions to Courts).
8. Law of Interpretation by Maxwell and Craze.
9. Interpretation of Statutes by Chowdhry.
10. Intrepretation of Pakistan Statutes by Kazi Mohammad Ashraf.
11. Interpretation of Statutes by Mazharuddin Ahmad
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Objective:
A detailed study of the provisions of the code of civil procedure with reference to appeals, incidental
and special proceedings, and suits in particular cases.
Appeals
Procedure in Appeals
Incidental Proceedings
Commissions
Examination of parties
Admissions
Adjournments
Appointment of Receiver
Temporary Injunction
Interlocutory Orders
Affidavits
Suits by Paupers
Right to suit
Procedure
II.
Text Book
1.
The Code of Civil Procedure (V of 1908)
2.
The Code of Civil Procedure (Student Edition by A. Raza A. Khan)
Reference Books
1.
Civil Procedure Code of Sarkar.
2.
Lectureson Civil Practice by D.F. Mulla
3.
Civil Procedure Code by Iyat.
44
Objectives:
A study of Criminal Procedure Code with reference to framing of charge, trial of cases, appeal and
revision and bail etc, and medical jurisprudence with reference to autopsy and injuries.
I.
1.
2.
II.
Medical Jurisprudence
Introduction
Medicolegal General aspects
Medical evidence
Examination of the dead
Object of postmartum
Legal presumption of death
Examination of the body
Locality and position
Examination in Mortuary
Opinions of the cause of death
Asphyxial deaths
Injuries
Abrasions, bruises and Incised wounds
Burns, Scalds and Cold
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Text Books
1.
The Code of Criminal Procedure Act xxv of 1898
2.
Mazhar Hussain Nizami, Criminal Procedure Code.
Reference Books
1.
Ratan Lal, Criminal Procedure Code
Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Lectures on Criminal Procedure
46
YEAR 5
SEMESTER IX
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 256
Law 257
Law 258
Law 259
Law 260
ADMINSTRATIVE LAW-I
LEGAL ETHICS
OPTION-I
OPTION-II
MOOT CASES AND ROLE PLAYING
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3Cr. H
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW I
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Course Contents
General principles of Administrative Law; Administrative act, delegated legislation, administrative discretion,
judicial review of the administrative acts and discretion, administrative tribunals and Ombudsman.
Laws of Civil Service. Civil Servants Act, 1973, Federal Service Tribunal, 1973, Government Servants (E&D)
Rules, 1973 and Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules 19
Books Recommended
1. Administrative Law by HWR Wade.
2. Principles of Administrative Law by Griffith, J A G.
3. Principles of Administrative Law by Jain and Jain.
4. Principles of Administrative Law Yasrdley, D C M.
5. Administrative Law by Faulkes, David.
6. Principles of Administrative Law by Hamid Khan.
7. Administrative Law by Prof. Sathe.
8. Administrative Law by Prof. Chakrwarti Civil Services Law and
Practice by Masud-ul-Hassan.
9. Manual of Civil Services Law by Janjua, Z I.
10. Civil Service Laws by Nisar Ahmad.
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Objective:
A study of general principles of Interpretation of Statutes, different provisions of General Clauses Act
and basic principle of Legal Ethics.
I.
INTERPRETATION OF STATUES
Interpretation in general
Presumptions of interpretation
Maxims of interpretation
Literal Interpretation
Beneficial interpretation
Strict interpretation
Exceptional Interpretation
Conflict of Laws
II.
The general Clauses Act - 1897
Definitions
Effect of repeal
Computation of time
Construction of order
Continuation of orders
III.
Legal Ethics
Introduction
Behavioral patterns
Conduct in court
Misconduct
Professionalism
2.
3.
4.
5.
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SEMESTER X
Module
Code
Module Title
Credits
Law 261
Law 262
Law 263
Law 264
Law 265
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW-II
RESEARCH PROJECT
INTERPRETATION OF STATUTES
OPTION-III
OPTION-IV
3 Cr.H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
3 Cr. H
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW II
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
Course Contents
General principles of Administrative Law; Administrative act, delegated legislation, administrative discretion,
judicial review of the administrative acts and discretion, administrative tribunals and Ombudsman.
Laws of Civil Service. Civil Servants Act, 1973, Federal Service Tribunal, 1973, Government Servants (E&D)
Rules, 1973 and Civil Servants (Conduct) Rules 19
Books Recommended
1. Administrative Law by HWR Wade.
2. Principles of Administrative Law by Griffith, J A G.
3. Principles of Administrative Law by Jain and Jain.
4. Principles of Administrative Law Yasrdley, D C M.
5. Administrative Law by Faulkes, David.
6. Principles of Administrative Law by Hamid Khan.
7. Administrative Law by Prof. Sathe.
8. Administrative Law by Prof. Chakrwarti Civil Services Law and
Practice by Masud-ul-Hassan.
9. Manual of Civil Services Law by Janjua, Z I.
10. Civil Service Laws by Nisar Ahmad.
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INTERPREATION OF STATUTE
Credit Hours: 3 Per Week
COURSE CONTENTS
1.
PRELIMINARY MATTERS:
i.
Introductory: - Interpretation & Construction, Legislative Intent (Sententia Legis)
ii.
The different parts of a statute.
iii.
Commencement, repeal and revival of legislation.
iv.
Consolidating and codifying statutes.
v.
Aids to interpretations.
vi.
Presumptions against ousting established jurisdiction.
vii.
Presumptions against creating new and enlarging established jurisdiction.
2.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
3.
BENEFICIAL CONSTRUCTION:
4.
i.
ii.
iii.
RESTRICTIVE CONSTRUCTION:
Consequences to be considered
Presumption against charges in the common law.
Mensrea in statutory offences
5.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION:
Modification of the language to meet the intention.
Equitable construction
Strict construction of penal laws.
Statutes encroaching on rights or imposing burdens.
6.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
7.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
8.
9.
i.
ii.
10.
i.
SUBORDINATE PRINCIPLES:
Usage and contemporanea exposition
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ii.
Construction imposed by statutes.
iii.
Construction of words in bonam partem.
iv.
Change of Language.
v.
Understanding associated words in a common sense, and the expression unius rule.
vi.
Generic words following more specific
vii.
Meaning of some particular expressions.
5.
TREATMENT OF GENERAL WORDS
i.
Interpretation Act.
ii.
General Clauses Act.
iii.
Presumption of Interpretation
iv.
Maxims of interpretation
TEXT BOOKS
i.
Maxwell in interpretation of statutes, 12th Edition by P.S.ST.J. Langon.
ii.
Interpretation of Statutes by Shoukat Mahmood.
iii.
Interpretation of Statutes by Craw Ford.
REFERENCE BOOKS
As suggested by the teacher.
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OPTIONAL COURSES
1.
2.
Banking Laws
3.
Conflict of Laws
4.
5.
6.
e-Commerce Law
7.
Election Laws
8.
Environmental Laws
9.
10.
Insurance laws
11.
12.
13.
14.
International Institutions
15.
16.
17.
Labour Laws
18.
Land Laws
19.
20.
21.
22.
Media Laws
23.
24.
Minor Acts
25.
26.
27.
Securities Regulation
28.
29.
Taxation Laws
30.
Telecommunication Laws
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