Syllabus for
LLM (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Academic Year  (2024)

Continuous internal assessments for theory course 50%, end semester examination 50%

The School of Law offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes in law as per the guidelines of the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission.  It has a flexible curriculum offering several options in different areas of specialization. It is devised keeping in mind the requirements of legal profession and academia.

The programmes offered at the School of Law incorporate a number of special opportunities such as internships, clinical programme, supervisory research and writing. In order to promote interaction between students and legal professionals, seminars, guest lectures and workshops are conducted on various subjects of law at regular intervals. In addition to the mandatory courses spanning across a ten semester programme, the School of Law has also introduced numerous other value-added courses and programmes for the benefit of students.

Vision: Excellence and Service. Mission: To create and proactively generate in-depth legal knowledge in the student community so that they can transfer their knowledge acquired to the larger benefits of the society in accordance with professional ethics and values.

This Specialization is designed to serve the interests of students who intend to practice in the area of Corporate Law. It aims at aligning the objectives of a Corporate Lawyer with the goals of business organizations. The subjects range from foundational papers to advanced ones such as International Trade Law, Commercial Arbitration, Corporate Governance, etc.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1.2: Explain the concepts, doctrines, maxims and principles of law.

PO1.3: Analyze and interpret the law and use it to further the client's interests or for furthering academic research .

PO1.4: Critically evaluate Indian laws as against laws in different jurisdictions and appreciate the competing and the conflicting notions.

PO1.5: Suggest amendments/ modifications to the existing laws to cover shortcomings in the law.

PO2.1: Formulate research problems and identify research questions.

PO2.2: Apply sound logical & legal reasoning skills and construct valid arguments towards resolving of legal issues

PO2.3: Contribute to the existing body of knowledge and suggest improvements to the law.

PO3.2: Engage students effectively in the teaching-learning process

PO4: Academic Integrity and Professional Ethics

PO4.1: Exhibit academic integrity and ethical behavior in all academic endeavors.

PO4.2: Evince professionalism in all academic and professional engagements.

PO5: Service Learning

PO5.1: Employ learning effectively to the betterment of the society.

PO5.2: Help the underprivileged with legal aid, awareness and literacy.

Programme Educational Objective:

PSO2: Interpret and analyze the laws relating to corporate governance and respond to the regulatory challenges in corporate practice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: The paper intends to undertake a comparative analysis of the growth of public law, structure of governments and polities, legislative process, fundamental rights and the role of the judiciary in USA, UK and France in order to have a better understanding and assessment of the public law principles, practices and institutional mechanisms that work the polity in India

History and rationale for study of comparative public law -

                            Evolution of public law - ancient to modern - distinguished from Private law

                            Concepts of public law - Rule of law - Separation of powers - Sovereignty  

Accountability and liability of state - transparency - right to information - Sovereign immunity - restorative & compensatory justice

History and rationale for study of comparative public law -

                            Evolution of public law - ancient to modern - distinguished from Private law

                            Concepts of public law - Rule of law - Separation of powers - Sovereignty  

Accountability and liability of state - transparency - right to information - Sovereign immunity - restorative & compensatory justice

Presidential, parliamentary and hybrid systems - distinctive features - comparison and advantages - powers of the president - Prime minister - the parliament - pattern of relationships - Comparative evaluation.

Presidential, parliamentary and hybrid systems - distinctive features - comparison and advantages - powers of the president - Prime minister - the parliament - pattern of relationships - Comparative evaluation.

Federal & Unitary form of state - characteristics, differences & advantages - Distribution of powers - legislative, administrative and financial - Legislative process – executive law making - The amendment process

Federal & Unitary form of state - characteristics, differences & advantages - Distribution of powers - legislative, administrative and financial - Legislative process – executive law making - The amendment process

Evolution of fundamental rights- civil rights legislations - equality provisions - approaches to affirmative action.

Evolution of fundamental rights- civil rights legislations - equality provisions - approaches to affirmative action.

Organisation of the judiciary - issues of judicial independence - appointment - terms of service and removal - Tribunalisation of justice – an evaluation - Ambit of judicial review - Enforcement of fundamental rights - Public interest litigation.

Organisation of the judiciary - issues of judicial independence - appointment - terms of service and removal - Tribunalisation of justice – an evaluation - Ambit of judicial review - Enforcement of fundamental rights - Public interest litigation.

2. Brandt, E.M.; An Introduction to Constitutional Law; Oxford University Press

3. Bernard Schwartz Commentary on American Constitution

4. Bhagwan Vishnoo, Bhushan Vidya, World Constitutions

5. Cane, Peter; Administrative Law; Oxford University Press

6. Dauglus W.O, Studies in Indian and American Constitutional Law.

7. E.S.Venkataramaiah, Federalism Comparative Study

8. Finer, S.E.; Comparative Government; Penguin Books

2. Jain, M.P.; Indian Constitutional Law; LexisNexis

3. K.C.Wheare, Modern Constitutions.

4. Loughlin, Martin; The Idea of Public Law; Oxford University Press

5. Mason and Beany, American Constitutional law

6. Rodney Brazier, Constitutional Practice.

7. Rotunda and Nowak, Treatise on American Constitution.

8. Singh, M. P.; V.N Shukla’s Constitution of India; Eastern Book Company

9. Tom Ginsburg, Rosalind Dixon, Comparative Constitutional Law

10. Elisabeth Zoller, Introduction to Public Law – a Comparative Study, Brill

• CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10%

• CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

• CIA III – Research Topic – 10%

• Attendance – 05%

• End Semester Examination – 50%

TOTAL 100%

Course Description:

International Trade Law (ITL) has two aspects: public and private. The public law aspect of ITL deals with the harmonization and coordination of national commercial policies. The private law aspect of ITL seeks to provide a legal framework for International commercial transactions between individuals belonging to different  nationalities. This course covers both public and private law aspects of ITL.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global institution seeking to harmonize and coordinate national commercial policies. It stands for the promotion of free trade among nations whereby goods and services can move freely across national frontiers. The course will mainly focus on the WTO with incidental references to other important regional institutions such as European Union, North American Free Trade Area etc. The WTO, as an institution administers many Multilateral Trade Agreements (MTAs) and a few Plurilateral Trade Agreements (PTAs).  The presence of a dispute settlement mechanism, which has de facto compulsory jurisdiction over all the disputes that may arise between  member states, has distinguished the WTO from other global institutions; and it is often said that thanks to this unique system, the power-oriented diplomacy has given way to rule-based system. The Appellate Body (AB) which is at the centre of the dispute settlement mechanism has significantly contributed to the development of International Trade Law.  ITL, as applied to international commercial transactions is characterized by Prof. Schmitthoff as “transnational commercial law”. This system comprises of general private international law principles, international conventions unifying national commercial laws and national legislations there under, and the customary practices developed by the international mercantile community represented by bodies such as the International Chamber of Commerce. Globalization of national economies requires a distinct transnational law, recognized and enforced by national courts. The course has one UNIT on transnational commercial law. 

India as a member of the WTO is under a legal obligation to promote free trade with other states in accordance with the WTO Agreements. India has panoply of legislations through which this obligation is discharged. The Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, Customs Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act etc., as well as an elaborate range of delegated legislations under these enactments, constitute the legal regime through which international trade policies of the Government of India are implemented.

Course Objectives:

1.   To familiarize the students about the World Trade Organization and its role in international trade.

2.   To give an insight into the origin of the WTO, sources of WTO law, structure, functions, dispute settlement mechanism, principles of the WTO, dumping and anti-dumping and allied matters related thereto.

3.   To familiarize the students about the various agreements entered into under the auspices of the WTO.

4.   To acquaint the students with the transnational commercial law covering history of lex mercatoria, UNDROIT and UNCITRAL, International Sales Contract, structure and features of the Vienna Convention etc.  To give an over-view of law relating to   international carriages, multi-modal transportation, international payments, the role of the ICC, international commercial arbitration and related matters.

5.   To give an overview of the law and policy of India in relation to international trade.

Learning Outcome: This UNIT aims at giving the students an insight into the history, establishment, structure and functions of the WTO. It also deals with the dispute settlement mechanism of the WTO. Further, it delves into the important principles of non-discrimination, namely the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Treatment and National Treatment. Further the students are also introduced to dumping and antidumping measures.

1.1.  Introduction to International trade and the law of the WTO, Sources of WTO Law, Basic rules andprinciples of WTO Law

1.2.  Economic Theories of   free trade – Absolute Advantage theory; Comparative Advantage theory, Heckscher–Ohlin theory; Leontief Paradox and New trade theory. 

1.3.   Historical background- of WTO – Evolution of GATT as a trading institution and transition of GATT to WTO; Marrakesh Agreement

1.4.  WTO as an International institution – Origin of WTO; Mandate of WTO; Membership of WTO; Institutional structure of the WTO; Decision-making in the WTO; Other Issues-status of WTO; budget of WTO.

1.5. WTO Dispute Settlement – Dispute Settlement Understanding; Principles of dispute settlement institutions of WTO settlement; WTO dispute settlement proceedings; Main challenges to the WTO dispute settlement system

1.6.  Principles of Non-discrimination – MFN Treatment and National Treatment obligation.

 General & Security Exceptions; Art XX  and XX1

1.7.  Dumping – Anti-dumping Measures;Trade remedies-countervailing duties and safeguards

Learning Outcome: This UNIT aims at giving the students an insight into the history, establishment, structure and functions of the WTO. It also deals with the dispute settlement mechanism of the WTO. Further, it delves into the important principles of non-discrimination, namely the Most Favored Nation (MFN) Treatment and National Treatment. Further the students are also introduced to dumping and antidumping measures.

1.1.  Introduction to International trade and the law of the WTO, Sources of WTO Law, Basic rules andprinciples of WTO Law

1.2.  Economic Theories of   free trade – Absolute Advantage theory; Comparative Advantage theory, Heckscher–Ohlin theory; Leontief Paradox and New trade theory. 

1.3.   Historical background- of WTO – Evolution of GATT as a trading institution and transition of GATT to WTO; Marrakesh Agreement

1.4.  WTO as an International institution – Origin of WTO; Mandate of WTO; Membership of WTO; Institutional structure of the WTO; Decision-making in the WTO; Other Issues-status of WTO; budget of WTO.

1.5. WTO Dispute Settlement – Dispute Settlement Understanding; Principles of dispute settlement institutions of WTO settlement; WTO dispute settlement proceedings; Main challenges to the WTO dispute settlement system

1.6.  Principles of Non-discrimination – MFN Treatment and National Treatment obligation.

 General & Security Exceptions; Art XX  and XX1

1.7.  Dumping – Anti-dumping Measures;Trade remedies-countervailing duties and safeguards

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with an understanding of various agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization and their importance in international trade relations.

2.1.WTO jurisprudence on TBT and SPS Agreements – Agreement on Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary Measures; Agreement on Technical barriers to Trade

2.2.Regional and Free Trade Agreements

2.3. WTO and environment protection

2.4.Environmental initiatives under the WTO (such as plastic pollution and fossil fuel subsidies) Fisheries subsidies agreement

2.5.  General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) – Meaning of trade in services. General   obligations.  Specific obligations. Financial services. Telecommunication services, India and the GATs.

2.6. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) – IPRs covered by TRIPs. Rights of patentees under the TRIPs. Compulsory licensing. Public health and the TRIPs. Indian response to the TRIPs.

2.7. Agreement on Agriculture

2.8. Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with an understanding of various agreements entered into under the auspices of the World Trade Organization and their importance in international trade relations.

2.1.WTO jurisprudence on TBT and SPS Agreements – Agreement on Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary Measures; Agreement on Technical barriers to Trade

2.2.Regional and Free Trade Agreements

2.3. WTO and environment protection

2.4.Environmental initiatives under the WTO (such as plastic pollution and fossil fuel subsidies) Fisheries subsidies agreement

2.5.  General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) – Meaning of trade in services. General   obligations.  Specific obligations. Financial services. Telecommunication services, India and the GATs.

2.6. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) – IPRs covered by TRIPs. Rights of patentees under the TRIPs. Compulsory licensing. Public health and the TRIPs. Indian response to the TRIPs.

2.7. Agreement on Agriculture

2.8. Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMS)

Learning Outcome: This UNIT is aimed at making the students aware of the International Sale of goods transaction and allied matters.

3.1. Transnational Commercial Laws – Meaning and scope of Transnational Commercial Law.  Evolution of Law Merchant. Sources of Transnational Commercial Law. Movement towards unification of national commercial laws. UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL.

3.2   International   Carriages – Carriage of goods by sea; Carriage by air; Multimodal transportation.

3.3.  International Sales of goods – Vienna Convention on Contract for International Sale of Goods; Drafting of International Commercial contracts - an Introduction.

3.4.  International Payments – The role of International Chamber of Commerce in the development of Transnational Commercial Laws; Uniform Customs and Practices on Documentary Credits.

3.5.  International Commercial Arbitration. UNCITRAL Model Law on International commercial arbitration. Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

Learning Outcome: This UNIT is aimed at making the students aware of the International Sale of goods transaction and allied matters.

3.1. Transnational Commercial Laws – Meaning and scope of Transnational Commercial Law.  Evolution of Law Merchant. Sources of Transnational Commercial Law. Movement towards unification of national commercial laws. UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL.

3.2   International   Carriages – Carriage of goods by sea; Carriage by air; Multimodal transportation.

3.3.  International Sales of goods – Vienna Convention on Contract for International Sale of Goods; Drafting of International Commercial contracts - an Introduction.

3.4.  International Payments – The role of International Chamber of Commerce in the development of Transnational Commercial Laws; Uniform Customs and Practices on Documentary Credits.

3.5.  International Commercial Arbitration. UNCITRAL Model Law on International commercial arbitration. Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with a brief understanding of the Law and Policy related to Export and Import Trade in India, The students will also be familiarized with FDI, Customs Act, SEZ’s in relation to International trade.

4.1 Introduction to Law and Policy of Export-Import Trade in India

4.2. Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

4.3. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

4.4. Special Economic Zones and International trade

4.5. Law relating to Customs- Customs Act, 1962

4.6. Foreign Investment in India-Liberalization in the nineties. Foreign Investment Promotion Board. Current issues relating to foreign direct investment

4.7. The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act and its application

Learning Outcome: At the end of this UNIT the students will be equipped with a brief understanding of the Law and Policy related to Export and Import Trade in India, The students will also be familiarized with FDI, Customs Act, SEZ’s in relation to International trade.

4.1 Introduction to Law and Policy of Export-Import Trade in India

4.2. Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992

4.3. Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

4.4. Special Economic Zones and International trade

4.5. Law relating to Customs- Customs Act, 1962

4.6. Foreign Investment in India-Liberalization in the nineties. Foreign Investment Promotion Board. Current issues relating to foreign direct investment

4.7. The Industries (Development and Regulation) Act and its application

2.      B.Griffin, Day & Griffin, The Law of International Trade (3^rdedn, London: Butterworths Lexis Nexis, 2003)

3.      BhagirathLal Das, The WTO: a guide to framework for International Trade.

4.      C. Debattista, Sale of Goods carried by Sea (2^ndedn, London: Butterworth’s, 1998)

5.      Carole Murray, David Holloway, Schmitthoff’s export trade: The Law & Practice of International Trade.

6.      Daniel L. Bethlehem, Oxford Handbook of International Trade Law.

7.       Dr. NeerajVarshney, Anti-dumping measure- Law, Practice & Procedure, Indian case laws, 2007 edition.

8.       From GATT to the WTO: the multilateral trading system in the new millennium by World Trade Organization Secretariat, Graduate Institute of International studies (Geneva, Switzerland.

9. Indira Carr & Richard Kidner, Statutes and Conventions on International Trade Law, 4^th edition, Routledge Cavendish.

10.   Jackson, John H. and Edwin A. Vermulst, Anti-Dumping Law and Practice

11.  Jason C.T. Chauh, Law of International Trade, Fourth Edition, Sweet and Maxwell, South Asian Edition, 2011.

12.  JayantaBagchi, WTO: An India Perspective, Second edition, Eastern Law house.

13.   JF. Wilson, Carriage of Goods by Sea, (5^thedn, Harlow, Pearson education, 2004).

14.  K.R. Gupta, A study of WTO, Second revised edition, Atlantic publishers and Distributors (P) Ltd.

15.   M.G.  Bridge, International Sale of Goods: Law and Practice, (oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999)

16.  Michael J. Trebilcock, Robert Howse, The Regulation of International Trade

17.   Michael K. Levine, Inside International Trade Policy formulation

18.   Nicholas Kouladin, Principles of Law relating to International Trade, Springer, 2006.

19.   P. Sellman, The Law of International Trade, 150 leading Cases (2^nd 3dition, London: Old Bailey Press, 2004)

20.  P.Todd, Cases and Materials on International Trade Law (1^stedn, London: Sweet & Maxwell, 2003)

21.  Palmeter, N. David; Mavroidis, Petros C., Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization: Practice and Procedure.

22.  Raj Bhalla, International Trade Law: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, Lexis Publishing, 2001.

23.   Rao M B, WTO & International Trade, 2^nd edition, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd

24.   Rene David, Arbitration in International Trade, Kluwer Law and Taxation Publishers, Netherlands, 1985.

25.  Schnitzer, Simone, Understanding International Trade law, Universal Publishing House, 2007

26.  VibhaMathur, WTO and India.

27.   WTO Analytical Index: Guide to WTO Law and Practice, WTO Geneva 2003

28.  Andrew T. Guzman and Joust Pauwelyn. International Trade Law: Cases and Materials, Aspen Publishers. Aspen Publishing, 2009.

29.  Parthapratim Pal, International Trade and India, Oxford publications.

30.  Clive M. Schmitthoff's Select Essays on International Trade Law, Kluwer academic publishers.

31.  John J. Parker, Drafting of an International Sales Contract: Problems and Remedies. University of North Carolina, chapel Hill.

32. Gabriel Moens, Peter Gillies, International Trade and Business: Law, Policy and Ethics, Cavendish Publishing House, 2005

1. Andrew T. Guzman. "Dispute Resolution in SPS Cases" Ten Years of WTO Dispute Settlement. Ed. Horovitz, Moulis, and Steger. London: International bar Association, 2007. 215-233. Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andrew_guzman/4

2. B.S.Chimni, WTO and Environment-Shrimp Turtle and EC-Hormone Cases, Economic & Political weekly, Vo. 35, No. 20, PP.1752-1761.

3. David Palmeter & Petros C. Mavroidis, The WTO Legal System, Sources of Law, The American Journal of International Law, Vol.92, No.3 (July 1998) PP. 398-41.

4.Debra P. Steger & Peter van den bossche, WTO dispute settlement, emerging practice and procedure, www.jstor.org/stable/25659196

5.Harold J. Berman, Law of International Trade: Contract, Custom and Codification, Harvard International Review, Vol.6, No.3 (December 1983), pp.44-46, http://www. Jstor.org/stable/42759682

6. Ingeborg Schwenzer and Pascal Hachem, The CISG, Successes and pitfall, The American Journal of Comparative Law, Vol. 57, No. 2 (SPRING 2009), pp. 457-478

7. John. H. Jackson, Robert E. Huedec, Donald Davis, The Role and effectiveness of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, Brooking Trade Forum (2000) pp. 179-236.

8. John.H. Jackson, Case of  the WTO, pp. 437-454), http://www.jstor.org/stable/25144810

9. K Iida, Is WTO dispute settlement effective?, www.jstor.org/stable/27800522

10. K. Ravi Srinivas, WTO and Asbestos: Dispute Settlement at work,  Economic and Political Weekly, Vol. 36, No. 36 (Sep. 8-14, 2001), pp. 3442-3447

11.Marc. L. Busch and Eric Reinhardt, Three’s  A crowd, Third Parties and Dispute  Settlement, World Politics, Vol. 58, No. 3 (Apr., 2006), pp. 446-477

12.   Michael M. Weinstein, Steve Charnovitz, The Greening of the WTO, Foreign Affairs, Vol. 80, No. 6 (Nov. - Dec., 2001), pp. 147-156

13. P.  M. Roth, Passing of Risk, The American Journal of Comparative Law, Vol. 27, No. 2/3, Unification of International Trade Law: UNCITRAL's First Decade (Spring - Summer, 1979), pp. 291-310

14.  P.Ranjan, Applicable law in the dispute settlement body of the WTO, Vol. 44, No. 15, Apr. 11 - 17, 2009  Economic and Political Weekly.

15. Steve Charnovitz, Environment and Health under WTO Dispute settlement, The International Lawyer, Vol. 32, No. 3, Symposium on the First Three Years of the WTO Dispute Settlement System (FALL 1998), pp. 901-92

16.Thomas J. Shoenbaum, International Trade and protection of the Environment, The American Journal of International Law, Vol. 91, No. 2 (Apr., 1997), pp. 268-313

CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                         – 25%

CIA III – Research Topic                                           – 10%

Attendance                                                                 – 05%

End Semester Examination                                        – 50%

TOTAL                                                                      – 100%

The processes of globalization and liberalization have brought a considerable awareness towards improving the competitive process in developing economies such as India. Until recently most of the developing countries operated without a structured competition policy, and have justified the intervention by the state over economic activities. India owing to its WTO obligations enacted Competition Act, 2002. The course seeks provide fundamentals of market economy and extensive knowledge of application of competition policy in India.

 The course aims to study the developments of the policy of free and fair competition in India. The course will provide an analysis of the legal developments, from MRTP to the Competition Act. The course will analyze the progress of the Competition Law in various legal systems and also determine the role of WTO in its policies.

Course Objectives :

• To equip students with an understanding of principles of Competition law, together with the ability to subject it to critical, legal and economic analysis.
• To provide an understanding of fundamentals of market economy and extensive knowledge of application of competition policy on such systems in India.
• To study the developments of the policy of free and fair Competition in India in the light of latest  legal developments, from MRTP to the Competition Act.
• To study and understand the working of Competition Law Enforcement and compare the same with US and EU.
• To compare substantive laws relating to Competition in India, EU and US, including the control of monopoly and oligopoly, merger control, anti-competitive agreement and abuse of dominant position.

1.1.         Concept of market, Open market- Regulated market, Market functions of role of competition law

1.2.         Nature & Scope of competition law and policy

1.3.         Evolution & Growth of competition law

1.4.         Theoretical foundations of competition law

1.5.         Competition Act, 2002- overview, definitions and ideas of agreement, dominant position, combination and effects of anti- competitive activities

1.1.         Concept of market, Open market- Regulated market, Market functions of role of competition law

1.2.         Nature & Scope of competition law and policy

1.3.         Evolution & Growth of competition law

1.4.         Theoretical foundations of competition law

1.5.         Competition Act, 2002- overview, definitions and ideas of agreement, dominant position, combination and effects of anti- competitive activities

2.1  Anti-competitive agreements: Concept, forms and treatment in India

2.2.   Parallel import

2.3.   Treatment of anti- competitive agreements under USA, EU, UK, Australia

2.1  Anti-competitive agreements: Concept, forms and treatment in India

2.2.   Parallel import

2.3.   Treatment of anti- competitive agreements under USA, EU, UK, Australia

3.1 Abuse of dominant position: Concept, forms and treatment in India

3.2.   Essential facilities doctrine

3.3.   Refusal and abuse of dominant position.

3.4.   Pricing strategies and abuse of dominant position

3.5.Treatment of abuse of dominant position under USA, EU, UK, Australia

3.1 Abuse of dominant position: Concept, forms and treatment in India

3.2.   Essential facilities doctrine

3.3.   Refusal and abuse of dominant position.

3.4.   Pricing strategies and abuse of dominant position

3.5.Treatment of abuse of dominant position under USA, EU, UK, Australia

4.1.    Combinations:  Concept, forms, reasons and regulatory framework in India

4.2.    Different tests for studying the impacts of combinations in the market

4.3.    Unilateral and co- ordinate effects of combinations

4.4.    Foreclosure

4.5.    Failing firm

4.6.    Creeping acquisitions

4.7.    Regulation of Cross- border combinations

4.8.   Treatment of combinations under USA, EU, UK, Australia

4.1.    Combinations:  Concept, forms, reasons and regulatory framework in India

4.2.    Different tests for studying the impacts of combinations in the market

4.3.    Unilateral and co- ordinate effects of combinations

4.4.    Foreclosure

4.5.    Failing firm

4.6.    Creeping acquisitions

4.7.    Regulation of Cross- border combinations

4.8.   Treatment of combinations under USA, EU, UK, Australia

5.1.   Composition, powers and function of CCI

5.2.   Role of the DG

5.3.   Appellate Tribunal

5.4.   Penalties and remedies

5.1.   Composition, powers and function of CCI

5.2.   Role of the DG

5.3.   Appellate Tribunal

5.4.   Penalties and remedies

6.1. Theoretical basis of IPR and Competition law

6.2. TRIPs and its impact on competition law regime

6.3. Abuse of IPR and competition law (agreements, abuse of dominant position, combination)

6.4. Doctrine of exhaustion and its treatment

6.5.Modern trend to the conflict in IPR and Competition law

6.1. Theoretical basis of IPR and Competition law

6.2. TRIPs and its impact on competition law regime

6.3. Abuse of IPR and competition law (agreements, abuse of dominant position, combination)

6.4. Doctrine of exhaustion and its treatment

6.5.Modern trend to the conflict in IPR and Competition law

7.1.   WTO norms for investment

7.2.   OECD guidelines in investment

7.3.   FDI policies and it’s impacts on Competition in domestic market

7.4.   Regulation of FDI in India, USA, EU, UK, Australia

7.1.   WTO norms for investment

7.2.   OECD guidelines in investment

7.3.   FDI policies and it’s impacts on Competition in domestic market

7.4.   Regulation of FDI in India, USA, EU, UK, Australia

8.1 WTO and its impacts on Competition Laws with reference to UNCTAD

8.2.   International enforcement and judicial assistance

8.3.   Applicability of competition law into agricultural sector

8.4.   Dumping

8.5.   State aid

8.6.   Recession

8.1 WTO and its impacts on Competition Laws with reference to UNCTAD

8.2.   International enforcement and judicial assistance

8.3.   Applicability of competition law into agricultural sector

8.4.   Dumping

8.5.   State aid

8.6.   Recession

1. T Ramappa, Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments, New Delhi Oxford University Press 2006

2. Taxmann’s Guide to Competition Act.

3. Telecommunications, Broadcasting and the Internet EU Competition Law and Regulation London : Thomson Reuters Limited

4. Van Der Jones Woude, Ec Competition Law Handbook, Lib London Sweet And Maxwell

5. Vinod Dhall ,Competition Law Today: Concepts, Issues, and the Law in Practice New Delhi Oxford University Press 2007

6. Vinod Dhall, Competition Law Today, Oxford University Press.

7. Whish, Richard, Competition law, Oxford University Press, 2009.

8. Yang-Ching Chao , International And Comparative Competition Law And Policies

1.     Alexandra Karmerling, Restrictive Convenants Under Common And Competition Law: London Sweet And Maxwell 2007.

2.     Alphen aan den Rijn, The reform of EC competition law : new challenges

3.     Avtar Singh; Competition Law; Eastern Law House, 2012-11-27

4.     Competition Law and Cartels ICFAI University,

5.     Competition Law in India; Srinivasan Parthsarthy; Wolter Kluwer, 2012

6.     Competition Law-Emerging Trends: ICFAI University

7.     D P Mittal, Competition Law and Practice : New Delhi Taxmanns Allied Services 2008

8.     Dabbah, Maher M,.EC and UK competition law : commentary, cases, and materials /Cambridge, UK

9.     Dugar,S.M ,Guide to Competition Law : Containing commentary on Competition Act, MRTP Act & Consumer Protection Act LexiNexis Butterworths Wadhwa Nagpur, 2010

10.  Furse, Mark., Competition law of the EC and UK,  Oxford University Press, 2008

11.  Gurbax Singh, Law of Consumer Protection.

12.  Haracoglou, Irina, Competition law and patents : a follow-on innovation perspective in the biopharmaceutical industry Cheltenham, UK

13.  Haracoglou, Irina, Competition law and patents : a follow-on innovation perspective in the biopharmaceutical industry Cheltenham, UK ;

14.  Indian Competition Law: An International Perspective; Suzanne Rab; CCH - A Wolters Kluwer Business, 2012

15.  Ioannis, N Kessides, Reforming Infrastructure: Privatization, Regulation, and Competition, Washington D C World Bank 2004.

16.  Law of Monopolistic, Restrictive and Unfair Trade Practices, Wadhwa & Co.

17.  Ritter European ,Competition Law: A Practitioners Guide Netherlands Kluwer Law International 2004

·         CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

This subject aims at an understanding of the basic principles of E-Commerce and gives an insight into the application of this important area. It also analyses the impact of other areas such as IP and attempts a holistic view. It would make the students aspiring for corporate jobs more up-to-date.

1.1.       Concept of e- commerce and differences with e- business

1.2.       Advantages and disadvantages of e- commerce

1.3.       Types of e- commerce

1.4.       Medium and Transactions in e- commerce

1.5.       UNCITRAL Model Law on e-commerce,

1.6.       Information Technology Act,2000

1.1.       Concept of e- commerce and differences with e- business

1.2.       Advantages and disadvantages of e- commerce

1.3.       Types of e- commerce

1.4.       Medium and Transactions in e- commerce

1.5.       UNCITRAL Model Law on e-commerce,

1.6.       Information Technology Act,2000

2.1. E-contracts – concept, offer and acceptance,

2.2.Acceptance of contract: applicability of postal rule

2.3.   E-commerce directives and Regulations

2.4.Incorporation of terms

2.5. Identity of contracting parties

2.6. E-contracts: extent of details

2.7. Breach of contract

2.1. E-contracts – concept, offer and acceptance,

2.2.Acceptance of contract: applicability of postal rule

2.3.   E-commerce directives and Regulations

2.4.Incorporation of terms

2.5. Identity of contracting parties

2.6. E-contracts: extent of details

2.7. Breach of contract

3.1.   Provisions under IT Act

3.2.   Certifying authorities

3.3.   Issuing authorities

3.4.   PKI

3.5.   Electronic Signature Certificate

3.6.   Grant, Revocation and withdrawal of ESC

3.1.   Provisions under IT Act

3.2.   Certifying authorities

3.3.   Issuing authorities

3.4.   PKI

3.5.   Electronic Signature Certificate

3.6.   Grant, Revocation and withdrawal of ESC

4.1. Modes and mechanism of payment in electronic environment

4.2. Fraud Risk and Protection

4.3. Breach of contract

4.4.Charge back agreements

4.5. EDI 

4.6. Electronic fund transfer

4.1. Modes and mechanism of payment in electronic environment

4.2. Fraud Risk and Protection

4.3. Breach of contract

4.4.Charge back agreements

4.5. EDI 

4.6. Electronic fund transfer

5.1. Concept of the rights of consumer

5.2. Problems of protection of consumers in virtual world

5.3. Consumer Protection Act, 1986

5.4. EC Directive on distance selling

5.5. E-commerce Directives and consumer protection 

5.1. Concept of the rights of consumer

5.2. Problems of protection of consumers in virtual world

5.3. Consumer Protection Act, 1986

5.4. EC Directive on distance selling

5.5. E-commerce Directives and consumer protection 

6.1. Digital copyright, linking, caching

6.2. Digital rights management, DMCA, Patents, Trademarks and domain names

6.3. Brand identities, search engines and secondary market

6.4. ICANN, 

6.5. Database Right – Digital Copyrights

6.6. Open Source

6.7. Software Patents

6.8. Right to forgetting

6.1. Digital copyright, linking, caching

6.2. Digital rights management, DMCA, Patents, Trademarks and domain names

6.3. Brand identities, search engines and secondary market

6.4. ICANN, 

6.5. Database Right – Digital Copyrights

6.6. Open Source

6.7. Software Patents

6.8. Right to forgetting

7.1. Problem of taxation in virtual world

7.2. OECD guidelines on taxation 

7.3   Tax structure on e- commerce in India (Direct, Indirect, and VAT)

7.4. EU, US practice on taxation on electronic commerce

7.1. Problem of taxation in virtual world

7.2. OECD guidelines on taxation 

7.3   Tax structure on e- commerce in India (Direct, Indirect, and VAT)

7.4. EU, US practice on taxation on electronic commerce

8.1.   Theoretical framework to address multiple jurisdictions

8.2.   Application of the principles of Private International law

8.3.   Hague Convention, EC Regulations (Brussels & Rome)

8.4.   Minimum contact test, Effect test, Zippo Test

8.5.   Current trends

8.1.   Theoretical framework to address multiple jurisdictions

8.2.   Application of the principles of Private International law

8.3.   Hague Convention, EC Regulations (Brussels & Rome)

8.4.   Minimum contact test, Effect test, Zippo Test

8.5.   Current trends

9.1. Impacts of e- commerce in traditional market 

9.1. Impacts of e- commerce in traditional market 

10.1.    Concept of cloud computing

10.2.    Impacts of cloud computing in e- commerce

10.1.    Concept of cloud computing

10.2.    Impacts of cloud computing in e- commerce

5.    SUGGESTED READINGS

1.          Paul Todd. Law of E-commerce. London: Cavendish, 2008.

2.          Sharma, Vakul. Information Technology: Law and Practice. 2^nded. New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing Co., 2007.

3.          Ramappa, T. Legal Issues in Electronic Commerce. Delhi: Macmillan, 2003.

4.          Schellekens, M. H. M. Electronic Signatures: Authentication Technology from a Legal Perspective. The Hague: T. M. C. Asser Press, 2004.

5.          Ahmad, Tabrez. Cyberlaws, e-commerce & m-commerces. New Delhi: A. P. H. Publishing Corporation, 2009.

6.          Phillips, Jeremy. Butterworths E-commerce and IT Law Handbook. 4^th ed. London: LexisNexis Butterworths, 2007.

7.          Seth, Karnika. Cyber Laws in the Information Technology Age. New Delhi: LexisNexis ButterworthsWadhwa, 2009.

8.          Ryder, Rodney. Guide to Cyber Laws. 3^rded. New Delhi: Wadhwa& Co., 2007.

• CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation – 10%

• CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25% 

• CIA III – Research Topic – 10% 

• Attendance – 05% 

• End Semester Examination – 50% 

    TOTAL 100%

Commercial arbitration is the preferred method of resolving commercial disputes both globally as well as within India. Disputes relating to international trade, foreign investments, insurance and reinsurance, and construction are generally being resolved by arbitration. In India the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 has been enacted in pursuance of the UNCITRAL model law incorporating provisions enacted as per the Geneva Convention and the New York Convention. 

Course Objectives: 

 The course intends to describe and explain the principles and specific legal requirements in a commercially arbitration, including the limitations of matters that may be legally arbitrated. The course also includes the legal framework for, and major legal issues relating to, international commercial arbitration under the New York Convention of 1958 and the Geneva Convention. It identifies the rights and responsibilities of parties to the arbitration and powers and functions of arbitrator. 

The object of the course is to impart, theoretical as well as practical, knowledge and understanding, to the students of international arbitration. After the end of the course, the students shall have gained a thorough knowledge of the new Swedish Arbitration Act, UNCITRAL’s model law, its arbitral rules, the New York Convention of 1958, and of the legal issues that might arise in this context. Additionally, the students shall gain an overall knowledge of the world’s leading arbitration institutions, and their rules of procedure. The course also focuses on international commercial arbitration outlining the legal issues in the choice of law and forum for arbitration. 

1.1 Importance of ADR, concept and nature of arbitration, dispute resolution in international trade

1.2.   Important terms used in commercial arbitration

1.3    Types of arbitration,

1.4     Overview of Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996

1.5 THE COMMERCIAL COURTS ACT, 2015. ACT NO. 4 OF 2016

1.1 Importance of ADR, concept and nature of arbitration, dispute resolution in international trade

1.2.   Important terms used in commercial arbitration

1.3    Types of arbitration,

1.4     Overview of Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996

1.5 THE COMMERCIAL COURTS ACT, 2015. ACT NO. 4 OF 2016

2.1   Significance of arbitration agreement

2.2.   Forms of arbitration agreement & definitions and validity

2.3.   Foreign arbitration agreement

2.4.   Jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal

2.5. Theory of competence-competence

2.1   Significance of arbitration agreement

2.2.   Forms of arbitration agreement & definitions and validity

2.3.   Foreign arbitration agreement

2.4.   Jurisdiction of arbitral tribunal

2.5. Theory of competence-competence

3.1 UNCITRAL model law on arbitration

3.2   Governing law of arbitration, applicable law and choice of law and principles and judicial intervention

3.3.   Conflict rules

3.1 UNCITRAL model law on arbitration

3.2   Governing law of arbitration, applicable law and choice of law and principles and judicial intervention

3.3.   Conflict rules

2.      Bansal Ashwinie Kumar, Arbitration Awards - Law on Setting Aside and Execution of Arbitration Awards, Agreements and Appointment of Arbitration, 3rd Edn.

3.      Saraf, B.P. and M. Jhunjhunwala; Law of Arbitration and Conciliation; Snow White Publication

4.      S.K. Chawla, Law of Arbitration & Conciliation –Including other ADRs, 3rd Edn 2012  Eastern Law House, New Delhi

5.      Dr. Markanda P.C., Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation 8thEdn., 2013 Lexis Nexis

6.      Mohta VA.,  Arbitration Conciliation and Mediation, Manupatra

7.      Justice SB Malik, Commentary on The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 2013, Universal Law Publishing Co.,

8.      A K Ganguli, Arbitration Law, Annual Survey of Indian Law – 2012,pp27-47  Indian Law Institute, New Delhi

9.      Nigel Blackabyet. al., Redlam& Hunter on International Arbitration 23rdEdn. Thomson Reuters

10.  Avtar Singh, ‘Arbitration and Conciliation Act’10th Edition, 2013,  EBC, Lucknow

11.  Reports on International Commercial Arbitration including  Bachawat on Law of Arbitration

12.  Gary B Born., International Commercial Arbitration 1 ( WolterKluer) 2009

13.  Bijoylashmi Das and Harsimran Singh -Commercial Arbitration In India - An Update 2013 www.mondaq.com/india/.../Arbitration.../Commercial+Arbitration+In+In.

14.  Lavin Hirani-The Legal Regimes Affecting International Commercial Arbitration In India & Singapore- A Comparative Studyhttps://www.academia.edu/200741/THE_LEGAL_REGIMES_AFFECTING _INTERNATIONAL_COMMERCIAL_ARBITRATION_IN_INDIA_and_ SINGAPORE-_A_COMPARITIVE_STUDY

15.  William W. Park -Arbitrators and Accuracy -Journal of International Dispute Settlement, Vol. 1, No. 1 (2010), pp. 25–53, available at http://www.arbitration-icca.org/media/0/12771033387160/ww_park_accuracy_and_arbitration.pdf

16.  Prof. A.V.V. Giorgio Bernini-International Arbitration: A Contemporary Perspective http://www.arbitrationicca.org/media/0/12641363465510/bernini_loyola_law_school.pdf

17.  Ajay Kr. Sharma -Judicial Intervention In International Commercial Arbitration: Critiquing the Indian Supreme Court’s Interpretation of The Arbitration And Conciliation Act, 1996 http://www.ijal.in/sites/default/files/Volume%20III%20Issue%20I.pdf

18.  Law Commission of India Report No. 246 Amendments to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 August , 2014

19.  Amendments to the Arbitration & Conciliation Act,1996 - A Consultation Paperhttp://lawmin.nic.in/la/consultationpaper.pdf

1.      Arbitration clause court’s committee  SC., State of Tamil Nadu vs State of Kerala &Anr decided on 7 May, 2014 indiankanoon.org/doc/41744252/

2.      M/s. Navodaya Mass Entertainment Ltd. Vs. M/s. J.M. Combines decided on August 26, 2014

3.      Supreme Court of India Sakuma Exports Ltd vs Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse ... on 28 March, 2014 http://indiankanoon.org/doc/57009022/

4.      dSwan Gold Mining Ltd vs Hindustan Copper Ltd decided on 22 September, 2014

5.      Orissa Manganese & Minerals Ltd vs Synergy IspatPvt Ltd  decided on 12 September, 2014

6.      S.Balachandran vs M/S Ramaniyam Real Estates Ltd decided on 10 September, 2014

7.      M/S. Harsha Constructions vs Union Of India & Ors decided on 5 September, 2014

8.      Oil & Natural Gas Corpn.Ltd vs Western Geco International Ltd decided on 4 September, 2014

9.      M/S Anand Brothers P.Ltd.Tr.M.D vs Union Of India & Ors decided on 4 September, 2014

10.  Bharat Heavy ElectriCCLs Ltd vs Tata Projects Ltd decided on 1 September, 2014

11.  Stock Exchange, Bombay vs V.S. Kandalgaonkar&Orsdecided on 25 September, 2014

12.  Co op arbitration award SC., Akalakunnam Village Service Co-op. Bank Ltd vs Binu N.& Ors decided on 20 August, 2014

13.  arbitration proceedings SC., North Eastern Railway &Ors vs Tripple Engineering Work decided on 13 August, 2014

14.  Section 37 (1) (b)SC., Y.SleebachenEtc vs Superintending Engineer Wro/Pwd ... decided on 4 August, 2014 2014 STPL(Web) 503 SC

15.  Section 11 and negative  arbitration clause SC., M/S. Kaikara Construction Co vs State of Kerala And Ors on 1 July, 2014

16.  S 2,11,16 CAA 96 SC., Swiss Timing Ltd vs Organizing Committee ... decided on 28 May, 2014

17.  InlComrl arbitration UNCITRAL SC., Reliance Industries Limited &Anr vs Union of India decided on 23 May, 2014

18.  S 8 SC., VikramBakshi&Ors vs Sonia Khosla[Dead] By Lrs decided on 8 May, 2014

19.  Supreme Court of India Arasmeta Captive Power Co. Pvt. ... vs Lafarge India P. Ltd on 12 December, 2013 http://indiankanoon.org/doc/150814946/

20.  INL Com Arb. Supreme Court of India Chatterjee Petrochem Co. &Anr vs Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd on 10 December, 2013http://indiankanoon.org/doc/137199527/

21.  Supreme Court of India Gail (India) Ltd vs Gujarat State Petroleum Corpn. ... on 17 September, 2013 http://indiankanoon.org/doc/191369911/

22.  Supreme Court of India Punjab State Power ... vs Atma Singh Grewal on 17 September, 2013 http://indiankanoon.org/doc/149385545/

23.  Seat Supreme Court of India Sakuma Exports Ltd vs Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse ... on 28 March, 2014

24.  TDM Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd vs. UE Development Pvt. Ltd. [2008 (2) ARBLR439 [SC]

25.  R.M. Investment Trading V. Boeing Co AIR 1994 SC11

26.  Mitsubishi Motors Corp. v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc., 473 U.S. 614 (1985)

27.  Eco Swiss China Time Ltd. v. Benetton Int N.V. (1999) 2 All ER 44(Comm.),(1999)

28.  Wellinton Associates v. Kirit Mehetha [(2004) 4 SCC 272]

29.  Smita Construction v. Euro Alloys Ltd. (2001)7 SCC 728]

30.  M.V. Baltic v. State Trading Corp. (2001) 7 SCC 474

31.  Gas Authority of India Ltd. vs. Spie Capag, S.A. and others, AIR1994Delhi75

32.  Prima Paint Corp. v. Flood and Conklin Mfg. Co. 388 U.S. 395 (1967)

33.  National Agricultural Coop. Marketing Federation Ltd. v. Gains trading Ltd. (2007)5 SCC 692

34.  State of Orissa v. Klockner and Co. 1996 (1) Arb. LR 591

35.  Star Shipping vs. China National Foreign Trade (1993) 2 Lloyd’s Rep 445

36.  N T P C v. The Singer Company, AIR 1993 SC 998

37.  Union of India vs. McDonnell Douglas Corp. (1993) 2 Llyod’s Rep 48 CvD [2007]EWHC1541(Comm)

38.  Citation Infowares Ltd. vs. Equinox Corp.(2009) 7 SCC 220

39.  Tradex Internacional S.A. v. Cerrahogullari T.A.S., (1981) 3 All ER 344

40.  Naviera Amazonica Peruana Sa v. Compania Internacional De Seguros Del Peru, [1988] 1 Lloyd’s Rep 116

41.  Bhatia International V. Bulk Trading S.A.(2002) 4 SCC 105

42.  N T P C v. The Singer Company, AIR 1993 SC 998

43.  Dalmia Dairy Industries Ltd. v. National Bank of Pakistan, [1978] 2 Lloyd’s Rep.223

44.  Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. v. AkshOptifibre Ltd., (2005) 7 SCC 234

45.  Channel Tunnel Group Ltd. vs. Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd.(1993) AC 334

46.  Renu Sagar Power Co v General Electric Co. [1984 (4) SCC 679 ]

47.  Harbour vs. Kansa (1993) 3 All ER 897

48.  SBP & Co v. Patel Engineering Ltd. (2005) 8 SCC 618

49.  Citation Infowares Ltd. vs. Equinox Corp.(2009) 7 SCC 220

50.  MARC Rich & Co vs. SocietaItalianaImpainti Pa (The “Atlantic Emperor) (1992)1Llyod’s Rep. 342

51.  Channel Tunnel Group vs. Balfour Beatty Ltd. (1993) AC 334

52.  Dalmia Dairy Industries Ltd. v. National Bank of Pakistan, (1978) 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 223

53.  ONGC Ltd. v. Saw Pipes Ltd. (2003) 5 SCC 705

54.  OAO Northern Shipping Co v. Remolcadores De Marin SL ‘Remar’ (2007) EWHC 1821

55.  Thyssen Canada Ltd. v. Mariana Maritime SA and another (2005) EWHC 219

56.  Indian Organic Chemical Ltd. v. Subsidiary 1(US) Subsidiary 2 (US) and Chemtex Fibres Inc. (1979) IVYB Commr. Arb. 271.

57.  Foreign Award Centrotrade Minerals and Metal Inc. vs. Hindustan Copper Ltd. (2006) 11 SCC 245

58.  Foreign Award Venture Global Engineering v. Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (2008) 4 SCC 190

59.  Bharat Aluminium Co Vs Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc ( 2012 ) 9 SCC 552-BALCO case 

Videos

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4.      Justice AM Ahmadi _ Seminar on International Arbitration_(360p)

5.      Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation by VivekKathpalia_(360p)

6.      Mediation and Arbitration_(360p)

7.      PwC India_ Ad-hoc vs institutional arbitration_(360p)

8.      The Courtroom - Arbitration in India_(360p)

9.      The Courtroom_ The Prospective Arbitration Law_(360p)

10.  The Impact of International Arbitration on the Rule of Law_(360p)

11.  Interview with Gary B. Born on International Commercial Arbitration - 2nd edition_(360p)

12.  BITS, BATs and Buts - Reflections on International Arbitration_(360p)

13.  Delays in Arbitration Proceedings in India_(360p)

14.  Arbitration is jurisprudentially close to my heart_(360p)

15.  Arbitration and Financial Markets Disputes_(360p)

16.  Gary Borne International Commercial Arbitration

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CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                             – 25%

CIA III – Research Topic                                             – 10%

 Attendance                                                               – 05%

End Semester Examination                                         – 50%

TOTAL 100%

The course aims at understanding the various jurisprudential theories and concepts, the basics of law and economics and also to hone their soft skills in order to enhance their capacities to build a strong foundation for the study of Master of Law course.

Course Objectives:

• To give an insight into the nature, purpose, role of law in the society and the various perspectives and critique of law.
• To give an overview of the nature of judicial process and precedent in English law.
• To familiarise the students with the basics of law and economics and legal research.
•  To focus on developing various soft skills required for the legal profession.

1.1 Schools of Jurisprudence-Natural law, Positivism, Pure science of law, Historical,

Sociological, Realism, teleological school

1.2 The Technique of the law-Classification, Titles, Acts, Events

1.3 Public Law-Law and the State, Criminal law

1.4 Rights and Duties

1.5 Law of Procedure

1.1 Schools of Jurisprudence-Natural law, Positivism, Pure science of law, Historical,

Sociological, Realism, teleological school

1.2 The Technique of the law-Classification, Titles, Acts, Events

1.3 Public Law-Law and the State, Criminal law

1.4 Rights and Duties

1.5 Law of Procedure

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Model Rules I and II

2.3 Hard cases, Constitutional Case

2.4 Justice and Rights

2.5 Taking Rights seriously

2.6 Civil Disobedience

2.7 Reverse discrimination

2.8 Liberty and Moralism; Liberty and Liberalism

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Model Rules I and II

2.3 Hard cases, Constitutional Case

2.4 Justice and Rights

2.5 Taking Rights seriously

2.6 Civil Disobedience

2.7 Reverse discrimination

2.8 Liberty and Moralism; Liberty and Liberalism

3.1 Introduction-The Method of Philosophy

3.2 The Methods of History, Tradition and Sociology

3.3 The Method of Sociology, The Judge as a Legislator

3.4 Adherence to Precedent- The Subconscious element in the Judicial Process

3.1 Introduction-The Method of Philosophy

3.2 The Methods of History, Tradition and Sociology

3.3 The Method of Sociology, The Judge as a Legislator

3.4 Adherence to Precedent- The Subconscious element in the Judicial Process

4.1 Comparative Federalism

4.2 Critical Legal Theory

4.3 Constitutionalism and Transformative Constitutionalism

4.4 Fiscal Federalism

4.1 Comparative Federalism

4.2 Critical Legal Theory

4.3 Constitutionalism and Transformative Constitutionalism

4.4 Fiscal Federalism

5.1 Basic structure of Intellectual Property Law

5.2 Intellectual Property as public interest mechanism

5.3 What kind of rights are intellectual property rights?

5.1 Basic structure of Intellectual Property Law

5.2 Intellectual Property as public interest mechanism

5.3 What kind of rights are intellectual property rights?

  6.1 Fundamental principles

6.2 The Constitution of the company: Dealing with Outsiders

6.3 Corporate Management

6.4 Director’s Duties

6.5Law and Economics

  6.1 Fundamental principles

6.2 The Constitution of the company: Dealing with Outsiders

6.3 Corporate Management

6.4 Director’s Duties

6.5Law and Economics

This course intends to enhance the legal research skills among students. Students would be able to appreciate the nuances of legal research by discussions outlined in Unit I of the syllabus with basics of legal research. Unit II deals with Research problem, hypothesis, Research design and sampling. Unit III deals with Research Methods and tools. Unit IV deals with Tabulation, analysis, interpretation and Report Writing. Unit V deals with Legal Writing.

The main objective of this course is to acquaint the students of LLM with the scientific method of social science research. This course is expected to provide the knowledge of the technique of selection, collection and interpretation of primary and secondary data in socio-legal research. Emphasis would be laid on practical training in writing and publishing a research paper in this course. 

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the basics of research, kinds of research and scientific methods.

1.1.Meaning, objectives of legal research

1.2. Characteristics of scientific method – applicability of scientific method

1.3. Kinds of Research

1.4. Concepts and constructs- relationship between theory and fact

1.5.Stages of Research Process

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the basics of research, kinds of research and scientific methods.

1.1.Meaning, objectives of legal research

1.2. Characteristics of scientific method – applicability of scientific method

1.3. Kinds of Research

1.4. Concepts and constructs- relationship between theory and fact

1.5.Stages of Research Process

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the basics of research, kinds of research and scientific methods.

1.1.Meaning, objectives of legal research

1.2. Characteristics of scientific method – applicability of scientific method

1.3. Kinds of Research

1.4. Concepts and constructs- relationship between theory and fact

1.5.Stages of Research Process

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand  the major steps involve in conducting a legal research.

2.1 Research problem – Identifying and defining the research problem, Steps in problem formulation, significance and rationale of study.

2.2 Review of Literature- Identification of research gaps, significance of literature rereview and steps involved in review of literature.

2.3 – Formulation of research objectives.

2.4 Hypothesis – Meaning, importance, characteristics, sources, types and formulation of hypothesis.

2.5 Research design- Meaning, significance and types of research design.

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand  the major steps involve in conducting a legal research.

2.1 Research problem – Identifying and defining the research problem, Steps in problem formulation, significance and rationale of study.

2.2 Review of Literature- Identification of research gaps, significance of literature rereview and steps involved in review of literature.

2.3 – Formulation of research objectives.

2.4 Hypothesis – Meaning, importance, characteristics, sources, types and formulation of hypothesis.

2.5 Research design- Meaning, significance and types of research design.

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand  the major steps involve in conducting a legal research.

2.1 Research problem – Identifying and defining the research problem, Steps in problem formulation, significance and rationale of study.

2.2 Review of Literature- Identification of research gaps, significance of literature rereview and steps involved in review of literature.

2.3 – Formulation of research objectives.

2.4 Hypothesis – Meaning, importance, characteristics, sources, types and formulation of hypothesis.

2.5 Research design- Meaning, significance and types of research design.

3.1.         

3.1.         

3.1.         

Learning Outcome:On completion of this UNIT students will be able towrite a report and know the different Citation methods commonly used in research and publication.

4.1 Research Report writing- Meaning and Significance

4.2 Steps in research report writing – contents and criteria of good legal research report.

4.3 Citation methods – Foot notes, endnotes, references, bibliography, OSCOLA and Bluebook.

4.4 Reference tools for research publication – Mendley and Zotero.

4.5 Academic Intgrity.

Learning Outcome:On completion of this UNIT students will be able towrite a report and know the different Citation methods commonly used in research and publication.

4.1 Research Report writing- Meaning and Significance

4.2 Steps in research report writing – contents and criteria of good legal research report.

4.3 Citation methods – Foot notes, endnotes, references, bibliography, OSCOLA and Bluebook.

4.4 Reference tools for research publication – Mendley and Zotero.

4.5 Academic Intgrity.

Learning Outcome:On completion of this UNIT students will be able towrite a report and know the different Citation methods commonly used in research and publication.

4.1 Research Report writing- Meaning and Significance

4.2 Steps in research report writing – contents and criteria of good legal research report.

4.3 Citation methods – Foot notes, endnotes, references, bibliography, OSCOLA and Bluebook.

4.4 Reference tools for research publication – Mendley and Zotero.

4.5 Academic Intgrity.

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the Foundations of writing and how to write a case comment and book review.

5.1         Foundations of writing.

5.2         Transmittal letter, client opinion letter and e-mail correspondence.

5.3     Article writing, Book Review and case comments.

5.4     Legislative research and legislative drafting and preparation of draft bill.

5.5     Proposal writing.

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the Foundations of writing and how to write a case comment and book review.

5.1         Foundations of writing.

5.2         Transmittal letter, client opinion letter and e-mail correspondence.

5.3     Article writing, Book Review and case comments.

5.4     Legislative research and legislative drafting and preparation of draft bill.

5.5     Proposal writing.

Learning Outcome: On completion of this UNIT students will be able to understand the Foundations of writing and how to write a case comment and book review.

5.1         Foundations of writing.

5.2         Transmittal letter, client opinion letter and e-mail correspondence.

5.3     Article writing, Book Review and case comments.

5.4     Legislative research and legislative drafting and preparation of draft bill.

5.5     Proposal writing.

1.             Amy E Sloan, Basic Method Research – Tools and Materials

2.             Baxi, Upendra, ‘Socio-Legal Research in India–A Program Schriff, ICSSR, Occasional Monograph, 1975.

3.             Carol M Bast, Foundations of Legal Research and Writing

4.             Cohen, Morris L., ‘Legal Research’, Minnesota, West Publishing Co. 1985.

5.             Dawson, Catherine, 2002, Practical Research Methods, New Delhi, UBS

6.             Erwin C. Surrency, B.Fielf and J. Crea, A Guide to Legal Research (1959)

7.             Ghosh, B.N., ‘Scientific Method and Social Research’, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1984.

8.             Goode and Hatt, ‘Methods in Social Research’, Singapore, Mc. Graw Hill Book Co., 1985 (reprint).

9.             H.M.Hyman, Interviewing in Social Research (1965)

10.         Harvard Law Review Association, Uniform System of Citations.

11.         High Brayal, Nigel Dunean and Richard Crimes, Clinical Legal Education: Active Learning in your Law School, (1998) Blackstone Press Limited,London.

12.         ILI Publication, Legal Research and Methodology

13.         Johari J.C. (ed.), ‘Introduction to the Method of Social Sciences’, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 1988.

14.         Kothari C.K., ‘Research Methodology: Method and Techniques’, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1980.

15.         Kothari, C.R., 1985, Research Methodology- Methods and Techniques, New Delhi, Wiley Eastern Limited.

16.         Kumar, Ranjit, 2005, Research Methodology-A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners, (2nd.ed.), Singapore, Pearson Education.

17.         Whitney, F.L, The elements of Research.

18.         Legal Research Methodology Indian Case Laws, www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/india_legal_research.htm

19.         M.O.Price, H.Bitner and Bysiewiez, Effective Legal Research (1978)

20.         Morris L. Cohan, Legal Research in Nutshell, (1996), West Publishing Co.

21.         N.R. MadhavaMenon, (ed.) A Handbook of Clinical Legal Education, (1998) Eastern Book Company, Luck now.

22.         Ne, The art of Asking Question (1965)

23.         Pauline V. Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research, (1962)

24.         Payne, The Art of Asking Questions (1965)

25.         S.K. Verma and M. Afzal Wani (Eds.) Legal Research and Methodology, Indian Law Institute (2001) 2^nd Edition.

26.         S.K.Agrawal (Ed.), Legal Education in India (1973), Tripathi, Bombay.

27.         Stone, Julius, ‘Legal System and Lawyer’s Reasoning’, Sydney, Maitland Publications, 1968.

28.         William J. Grade and Paul K. Hatt, Methods in School Research, McGraw-Hill Book Company London.

29.         Dr. Tewari H N, Legal Research Methodology

30.         Ranjit Kumar Research methodology: a step by-self guide for beginners

31.         Krishna Swami O R Methodology of research in social sciences

32.         Dr. Tewari H N Legal Research Methodology

33.         Joseph Gibaldi MLA handbook for writers of research papers

34.         Myneni S R Legal research methodology

35.         AnwarulYagin Legal research and writing methods

1.    High Brayal, Nigel Dunean and Richard Crimes, Clinical Legal Education: Active Learning in your Law School, (1998) Blackstone Press Limited, London
2. Legal Research Methodology Indian Case Laws-www.indiancaselaws.wordpress.com
3.   N.R. Madhava Menon, (ed) A Handbook of Clinical Legal Education, (1998) Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.     M.O.Price, H.Bitner and Bysiewiez, Effective Legal Research (1978)
4. Pauline V. Young, Scientific Social Survey and Research, (1962)
5.   William J. Grade and Paul K. Hatt, Methods in Social Research, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, London
6.  H.M.Hyman, Interviewing in Social Research (1965)
7. Payne, The Art of Asking Questions (1965)
8. Erwin C. Surrency, B.Fielf and J. Crea, A Guide to Legal Research (1959)
9. Morris L. Cohan, Legal Research in Nutshell, (1996), West Publishing Co.
10.  Havard Law Review Association, Uniform System of Citations.
11. ILI Publication, Legal Research and Methodology
12.  S.K.Agrawal (Ed.), Legal Education in India (1973), Tripathi, Bombay.

of Literature Review     

CIA II – Mid Semester Exam               20%

CIA III – Completed Coursera             15%

Certificate        

End Semester Exam                              30%

(Publication of research

Paper in UGC care

Listed Journals)

Viva                                                       10%

Attendance                                             05%

Total                                                     100%

Course Description:

Globalization is an inevitable reality in the present milieu. It has impacted all disciplines including Law in major ways. The idea of sovereignty has altogether changed with the onset of globalization leading to change in law making process across the globe. Keeping this in view this course seeks to explore and analyse the various dimension of globalization. This course is divided into five units. Unit 1 deals with the introduction of the concept of liberalisation, privatisation and globalization how they have evolved over the time. Further, it deals with the impact of globalization on law and justice. Unit 2 focuses on the study of law and justice in the perspective of globalization and various theories connected to it. Unit 3 delves into the various policy issues like security, development et al. Unit 4 exclusively addresses the issue of human rights in the context of globalization and lastly Unit 5 covers the issue pertaining to harmonisation and integration of laws with the process of globalization.   

Objective:

1.      To explain the concept and growth of globalization and its various dimensions.

2.      To analyse the impact of globalization on the discipline of law and legal theory.

3.   To provide a critique of  the implication of globalization on issues like human rights, intellectual property rights, international law, sovereign jurisdiction and on various theories of justice

1.1.Concept of Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, Meaning and definition of globalization, nature, scope and limits of globalization,   Different kinds.

1.2.History and evolution of globalization.

1.3.Causes and consequence of globalization, effect of globalization on economic, social, cultural and political aspects of life in twenty-first century.

1.4.Effect of globalization on law and justice - An introduction

1.1.Concept of Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, Meaning and definition of globalization, nature, scope and limits of globalization,   Different kinds.

1.2.History and evolution of globalization.

1.3.Causes and consequence of globalization, effect of globalization on economic, social, cultural and political aspects of life in twenty-first century.

1.4.Effect of globalization on law and justice - An introduction

1.1.Concept of Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization, Meaning and definition of globalization, nature, scope and limits of globalization,   Different kinds.

1.2.History and evolution of globalization.

1.3.Causes and consequence of globalization, effect of globalization on economic, social, cultural and political aspects of life in twenty-first century.

1.4.Effect of globalization on law and justice - An introduction

2.1   Jurisprudence, globalization and the discipline of law

2.2   Globalization and legal theory, the need for the study of concept of law from a global perspective.

2.3   Basic concepts of law in western legal thought.  A brief analysis of positivist, normative and   realist theories of law in western tradition.

2.4. The concept of justice and its relation to law in Western and Indian Legal thought and    concept of Dharma as a legal tradition.  The relation between law and justice.

2.5. Normative Jurisprudence, the western heritage, classical utilitarianism, Benthamite and modified Benthamite utilitarianism.

2.6. Theories of Justice Rawls and Pogge.

2.1   Jurisprudence, globalization and the discipline of law

2.2   Globalization and legal theory, the need for the study of concept of law from a global perspective.

2.3   Basic concepts of law in western legal thought.  A brief analysis of positivist, normative and   realist theories of law in western tradition.

2.4. The concept of justice and its relation to law in Western and Indian Legal thought and    concept of Dharma as a legal tradition.  The relation between law and justice.

2.5. Normative Jurisprudence, the western heritage, classical utilitarianism, Benthamite and modified Benthamite utilitarianism.

2.6. Theories of Justice Rawls and Pogge.

2.1   Jurisprudence, globalization and the discipline of law

2.2   Globalization and legal theory, the need for the study of concept of law from a global perspective.

2.3   Basic concepts of law in western legal thought.  A brief analysis of positivist, normative and   realist theories of law in western tradition.

2.4. The concept of justice and its relation to law in Western and Indian Legal thought and    concept of Dharma as a legal tradition.  The relation between law and justice.

2.5. Normative Jurisprudence, the western heritage, classical utilitarianism, Benthamite and modified Benthamite utilitarianism.

2.6. Theories of Justice Rawls and Pogge.

3.1. Globalization and Democracy

3.2. Rule of Law-economic development-political development

3.3. Globalization and Justice

3.4. Globalization and Security

3.1. Globalization and Democracy

3.2. Rule of Law-economic development-political development

3.3. Globalization and Justice

3.4. Globalization and Security

3.1. Globalization and Democracy

3.2. Rule of Law-economic development-political development

3.3. Globalization and Justice

3.4. Globalization and Security

4.1. Human rights Theory and  Perspectives

4.2. Human Rights law as universal-criticism and rhetoric or Rights

4.3. Human Rights and the challenges-pluralist theories and Sen’s challenge

4.4. Human Rights and Southern voice - Upendra Baxi.

4.1. Human rights Theory and  Perspectives

4.2. Human Rights law as universal-criticism and rhetoric or Rights

4.3. Human Rights and the challenges-pluralist theories and Sen’s challenge

4.4. Human Rights and Southern voice - Upendra Baxi.

4.1. Human rights Theory and  Perspectives

4.2. Human Rights law as universal-criticism and rhetoric or Rights

4.3. Human Rights and the challenges-pluralist theories and Sen’s challenge

4.4. Human Rights and Southern voice - Upendra Baxi.

5.1. Public and Private International Law governance

5.2. Regulation of International banks and money laundering

5.3. Harmonization of private commercial law-lex mercatoria

5.4. Harmonization of Intellectual Property law

5.5. Jurisdictional Issues in the era of globalization.

5.1. Public and Private International Law governance

5.2. Regulation of International banks and money laundering

5.3. Harmonization of private commercial law-lex mercatoria

5.4. Harmonization of Intellectual Property law

5.5. Jurisdictional Issues in the era of globalization.

5.1. Public and Private International Law governance

5.2. Regulation of International banks and money laundering

5.3. Harmonization of private commercial law-lex mercatoria

5.4. Harmonization of Intellectual Property law

5.5. Jurisdictional Issues in the era of globalization.

1.      Jan Aart Scholte, Globalization – A critical introduction

2.      Jarrod Wiener – Globalization and the harmonization of law

3.      Michael Goodhart – Democracy as Human Rights – Freedom  and Equality in the age of Globalization

4.      James H Mitelman, The Globalization Syndrome

5.      Manfred B. Steger, Globalization –A very Short introduction-Oxford introductory series.

6.      Thomas Fleiner & Lidija R. Basta Fleiner, Constitutional democracy in a multicultural and globalised world, Springer.

7.      William Twining, General Jurisprudence; Understanding Law from a Legal perspective, Cambridge, Cambridge University, 2009

8.      William Twining, Globalization and Legal Theory, New York: Butterworths, 2006.

9.      Boaventura d Sousa Santos, Towards a New Legal Common Sense: Law, Globalization and Emanicipation, London: Butterworths, 2002.

10.  Otto A Bird, The Idea of Justice, New York: Frederick A Praeger, 1968

11.  M.D.A. Freeman, Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence, London: Sweet and Maxwell, 2010

12.  Amartya Sen, The idea of Justice, New Delhi: Allen Lane, 2009.

13.  Upendra Baxi, The Future of Human Rights, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2006.

14.  Thomas Pogge, Global Justice, Oxford: Blackwell, 2001

15.  B.S. Santos and Cesar A. Rodriquez-Gravito (ed.,) Law and Globalization from below: Towards a Cosmopolitan Legality, New York Cambridge University Press, 2005.

2. William Twining, Globalization and Legal Theory, New York: Butterworths, 2006

3. Boaventura d Sousa Santos, Towards a New Legal Common Sense: Law, Globalization and Emanicipation, London: Butterworths, 2002.

4.  Thomas Pogge, Global Justice, Oxford: Blackwell, 2001

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                  – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

COURSEOBJECTIVES:

This course seeks to provide the investment mechanism in India and the regulatory framework for the protection of investor and other stake holders of the market.

UNIT 1: On completion of this Unit, students will be familiar with the legal framework of various investment laws applicable in India.

UNIT 2: Helps in understanding the basic concepts of raising corporate finance and the laws related to the same.

UNIT 3:  Provides the working knowledge of the operation of the legal framework of stock exchange and the legal sanctions behind various market regulatory authorities.

UNIT 4:  Exposes the students specifically to the establishment of SEBI, its constitution, roles, powers, functions etc.

UNIT 5: Gives an account of the depositories system in India, its operation and legal framework.

UNIT 6: Helps  the students to understand the basic principles of international investment and investment related treaties.

Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, students will be familiar with the legal framework of various investment laws applicable in India                                                                                                                   

1.1         Meaning of investment, Financial System: Concept, Components & Advantages

1.2         Nature and risk associated with investment

1.3         Evolution of Investment and bargaining norms, corporate governance

Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, students will be familiar with the legal framework of various investment laws applicable in India                                                                                                                   

1.1         Meaning of investment, Financial System: Concept, Components & Advantages

1.2         Nature and risk associated with investment

1.3         Evolution of Investment and bargaining norms, corporate governance

Learning outcome: On completion of this UNIT, students will be familiar with the legal framework of various investment laws applicable in India                                                                                                                   

1.1         Meaning of investment, Financial System: Concept, Components & Advantages

1.2         Nature and risk associated with investment

1.3         Evolution of Investment and bargaining norms, corporate governance

Learning outcome: To understand the basic concepts of raising corporate finance and the laws related to the same                                                                                                              

2.1. Capital Raising: definition, Methods and Process

2.2    Prospectus: Concept, Kinds & Liabilities for Mis-representation

2.3.            Definition and nature of Share capital,

2.4.            Shares and Shareholders

2.5.            Stock and Shares

2.6.            Certificate of shares

2.7.            Call on shares

2.8.            Lien on shares

2.9.            Minimum subscription

2.10.            Issue and allotment of shares

2.11.        Transfer and Transmission of shares

2.11.    Forfeiture, Surrender & Buy-back of Shares

2.12.        Debentures, Charges and Deposits

2.13.        Inter-Corporate loans and investments

2.14.    Tax on securities   

2.15.    Protection of Investors

Learning outcome: To understand the basic concepts of raising corporate finance and the laws related to the same                                                                                                              

2.1. Capital Raising: definition, Methods and Process

2.2    Prospectus: Concept, Kinds & Liabilities for Mis-representation

2.3.            Definition and nature of Share capital,

2.4.            Shares and Shareholders

2.5.            Stock and Shares

2.6.            Certificate of shares

2.7.            Call on shares

2.8.            Lien on shares

2.9.            Minimum subscription

2.10.            Issue and allotment of shares

2.11.        Transfer and Transmission of shares

2.11.    Forfeiture, Surrender & Buy-back of Shares

2.12.        Debentures, Charges and Deposits

2.13.        Inter-Corporate loans and investments

2.14.    Tax on securities   

2.15.    Protection of Investors

Learning outcome: To understand the basic concepts of raising corporate finance and the laws related to the same                                                                                                              

2.1. Capital Raising: definition, Methods and Process

2.2    Prospectus: Concept, Kinds & Liabilities for Mis-representation

2.3.            Definition and nature of Share capital,

2.4.            Shares and Shareholders

2.5.            Stock and Shares

2.6.            Certificate of shares

2.7.            Call on shares

2.8.            Lien on shares

2.9.            Minimum subscription

2.10.            Issue and allotment of shares

2.11.        Transfer and Transmission of shares

2.11.    Forfeiture, Surrender & Buy-back of Shares

2.12.        Debentures, Charges and Deposits

2.13.        Inter-Corporate loans and investments

2.14.    Tax on securities   

2.15.    Protection of Investors

Learning outcome: To provide working knowledge of the operation of the legal framework of stock exchange and the legal sanctions behind various market regulatory authorities

3.1.            Basic Features of the Securities Contract Regulation Act 1956

3.2.            Recognition of Stock Exchange

3.3.            Derivatives and kinds

3.4.            Mutual Funds

3.5        Venture Capital

3.6      Collective Investment Schemes

3. 7     Listing of securities      

Learning outcome: To provide working knowledge of the operation of the legal framework of stock exchange and the legal sanctions behind various market regulatory authorities

3.1.            Basic Features of the Securities Contract Regulation Act 1956

3.2.            Recognition of Stock Exchange

3.3.            Derivatives and kinds

3.4.            Mutual Funds

3.5        Venture Capital

3.6      Collective Investment Schemes

3. 7     Listing of securities      

Learning outcome: To provide working knowledge of the operation of the legal framework of stock exchange and the legal sanctions behind various market regulatory authorities

3.1.            Basic Features of the Securities Contract Regulation Act 1956

3.2.            Recognition of Stock Exchange

3.3.            Derivatives and kinds

3.4.            Mutual Funds

3.5        Venture Capital

3.6      Collective Investment Schemes

3. 7     Listing of securities      

 Learning outcome: To expose the students specifically to the establishment of SEBI, its constitution, roles, powers, functions etc.

            4.1.            SEBI constitution

4.2.            Powers and Functions of SEBI

4.3.            Securities Appellate Tribunal

4.4.            SEBI (Disclosure & Investor Protection) Guidelines  

 Learning outcome: To expose the students specifically to the establishment of SEBI, its constitution, roles, powers, functions etc.

            4.1.            SEBI constitution

4.2.            Powers and Functions of SEBI

4.3.            Securities Appellate Tribunal

4.4.            SEBI (Disclosure & Investor Protection) Guidelines  

 Learning outcome: To expose the students specifically to the establishment of SEBI, its constitution, roles, powers, functions etc.

            4.1.            SEBI constitution

4.2.            Powers and Functions of SEBI

4.3.            Securities Appellate Tribunal

4.4.            SEBI (Disclosure & Investor Protection) Guidelines  

Learning Outcome: To give an account of the depositories system in India, its operation and legal framework.

5.1.            Salient features

5.2.            Agreement between depository and participant

5.3.            Registration of transfer of securities with depository

5.4.            Stamp duty on transfer

5.5           Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018

5.6.       Non-Banking Financial Institutions        

Learning Outcome: To give an account of the depositories system in India, its operation and legal framework.

5.1.            Salient features

5.2.            Agreement between depository and participant

5.3.            Registration of transfer of securities with depository

5.4.            Stamp duty on transfer

5.5           Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018

5.6.       Non-Banking Financial Institutions        

Learning Outcome: To give an account of the depositories system in India, its operation and legal framework.

5.1.            Salient features

5.2.            Agreement between depository and participant

5.3.            Registration of transfer of securities with depository

5.4.            Stamp duty on transfer

5.5           Securities and Exchange Board of India (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018

5.6.       Non-Banking Financial Institutions        

Learning outcome: To enable the students to understand the basic principles of international investment and investment related treaties

6.1.            International Treaties: Applicable Laws, Stabilization clauses

6.2.            Types of Investment Contracts

6.3.             Renegotiation and Adaptation

Learning outcome: To enable the students to understand the basic principles of international investment and investment related treaties

6.1.            International Treaties: Applicable Laws, Stabilization clauses

6.2.            Types of Investment Contracts

6.3.             Renegotiation and Adaptation

Learning outcome: To enable the students to understand the basic principles of international investment and investment related treaties

6.1.            International Treaties: Applicable Laws, Stabilization clauses

6.2.            Types of Investment Contracts

6.3.             Renegotiation and Adaptation

1.      Chandratre,K.R, et,al. Bharat's SEBI Compendium. 2Vol, 4th Ed. New Delhi: Bharat Law House, 2010.

2.      Ferran,Eilis. Principles of Corporate Finance Law. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

3.      Khilnani,D.T. FEMA Ready Reckoner. 2Vol, 12th Ed. New Delhi: Snow White Publications Pvt., 2007.

4.      Myneni, S.R. Law of Investment and Securities. Hyderabad: Asia Law House, 2006.

5.      Puliani,Ravi, et,al,eds. Bharat's Manual of SEBI Act,Rules,Regulations,Guidelines,Circulars,ETC. 2Vol, New Delhi : Bharat Law House Pvt,2007.

6.      Saxena, Ashok. Bharat's Foreign Exchange Management Manual. 3Vol, 5th Ed. New Delhi: Bharat Law House, 2008.

7.      Singh,Avtar. Company Law. 14th ed. Lucknow: Eastern Book Company, 2004.

8.      Taxman. Taxman's Foreign Exchange Management Manual: With Foreign Exchange Laws Ready Reckoner. 2Vol, 18th Ed. New Delhi: Taxman Publications, 2011.

9.      Taxman. Taxman's SEBI Manual. 2Vol, 15th Ed. New Delhi: Taxman Publications, 2010.

2. Khan M.Y. Indian Financial System.

3. M. Sonarajah, The International Law on Foreign Investment.

·         CIA I – Class Test / Assignment / Presentation            – 10%

·         CIA II – Mid Semester Examination                                  – 25%

·         CIA III – Research Topic                                                     – 10%

·         Attendance                                                                            – 05%

·         End Semester Examination                                                – 50%

                                                                                                    TOTAL 100%

Trade in goods protected by various forms of intellectual property rights is a common feature of today’s market economy. IPR plays a prominent role in regulating the availability and accessibility of information-based goods. It often depicts the conflicting interest of the owners and users of intellectual property and the policy options various countries adopt to achieve a level playing field for different stakeholders. This paper aims to give an account of the four major classes of IPR that are commercially significant and hotly debated. The objective of this paper is to expose the students to the commercial law of intellectual property with respect to their acquisition, maintenance, and enforcement.

1.       Historical evolution of Patent law

(a)   Statute of Monopolies 

(b)   Economic and theoretical justifications

(c)   Patents in international and global phase - Principles of Paris Convention - WIPO and TRIPS Agreement

2.       History of Indian Patent system

3.      Subject matter of protection 

4.      Criteria for protection 

5.      Procedural aspects of acquisition of patents

6.      rights and their limitations and exceptions

7.       Infringement and Remedies

1.       Historical evolution of Patent law

(a)   Statute of Monopolies 

(b)   Economic and theoretical justifications

(c)   Patents in international and global phase - Principles of Paris Convention - WIPO and TRIPS Agreement

2.       History of Indian Patent system

3.      Subject matter of protection 

4.      Criteria for protection 

5.      Procedural aspects of acquisition of patents

6.      rights and their limitations and exceptions

7.       Infringement and Remedies

1.       Historical evolution of Patent law

(a)   Statute of Monopolies 

(b)   Economic and theoretical justifications

(c)   Patents in international and global phase - Principles of Paris Convention - WIPO and TRIPS Agreement

2.       History of Indian Patent system

3.      Subject matter of protection 

4.      Criteria for protection 

5.      Procedural aspects of acquisition of patents

6.      rights and their limitations and exceptions

7.       Infringement and Remedies

1.Historical evolution

a. Statute of Anne

b.Theoretical and economic justifications – 

c.International aspects of Protection - Bern Convention, WIPO, TRIPS  

2.Indian Copyright Act 1957 – History and amendments

3.Protected works  

4.Originality & idea -expression dichotomy 

5.Meaning of copyright  

6.Ownership, Assignment and Licensing 

7.Limitations and Exceptions 

8.Infringement and Remedies 

9.Technological protection measures 

10.WIPO Administered treaties related to copyright and neighbouring rights

1.Historical evolution

a. Statute of Anne

b.Theoretical and economic justifications – 

c.International aspects of Protection - Bern Convention, WIPO, TRIPS  

2.Indian Copyright Act 1957 – History and amendments

3.Protected works  

4.Originality & idea -expression dichotomy 

5.Meaning of copyright  

6.Ownership, Assignment and Licensing 

7.Limitations and Exceptions 

8.Infringement and Remedies 

9.Technological protection measures 

10.WIPO Administered treaties related to copyright and neighbouring rights

1.Historical evolution

a. Statute of Anne

b.Theoretical and economic justifications – 

c.International aspects of Protection - Bern Convention, WIPO, TRIPS  

2.Indian Copyright Act 1957 – History and amendments

3.Protected works  

4.Originality & idea -expression dichotomy 

5.Meaning of copyright  

6.Ownership, Assignment and Licensing 

7.Limitations and Exceptions 

8.Infringement and Remedies 

9.Technological protection measures 

10.WIPO Administered treaties related to copyright and neighbouring rights

1.Historical Development of trademark law - national, international and global

2.Subject matter of protection 

3.criteria for protection 

4.procedure for registration 

5.Well Known trademarks and dilution 

6.Honest and concurrent use 

7.Rights - Infringement and Passing off

8. Domain names registration and dispute resolution 

9.Comparison with geographical indications 

1.Historical Development of trademark law - national, international and global

2.Subject matter of protection 

3.criteria for protection 

4.procedure for registration 

5.Well Known trademarks and dilution 

6.Honest and concurrent use 

7.Rights - Infringement and Passing off

8. Domain names registration and dispute resolution 

9.Comparison with geographical indications 

1.Historical Development of trademark law - national, international and global

2.Subject matter of protection 

3.criteria for protection 

4.procedure for registration 

5.Well Known trademarks and dilution 

6.Honest and concurrent use 

7.Rights - Infringement and Passing off

8. Domain names registration and dispute resolution 

9.Comparison with geographical indications 

1.     Industrial Designs - Evolution of industrial design protection

2.      Criteria for protection,

3.     Procedure for registration,

4.     Rights, Infringement and remedies

5.      Overlaps with patents, trademarks and copyright

1.     Industrial Designs - Evolution of industrial design protection

2.      Criteria for protection,

3.     Procedure for registration,

4.     Rights, Infringement and remedies

5.      Overlaps with patents, trademarks and copyright

1.     Industrial Designs - Evolution of industrial design protection

2.      Criteria for protection,

3.     Procedure for registration,

4.     Rights, Infringement and remedies

5.      Overlaps with patents, trademarks and copyright

1.Evolution of protection - national- international and global  

2.Indian law PPVFRA 

3.Protected varieties 

4.Criteria for protection 

5.Registration of varieties 

6.Breeders’ rights, limitations and exceptions to breeders’ rights  

7.Farmers' rights - ITPGRFA - multilateral system of benefit sharing  

8.Overlaps with patent law

1.Evolution of protection - national- international and global  

2.Indian law PPVFRA 

3.Protected varieties 

4.Criteria for protection 

5.Registration of varieties 

6.Breeders’ rights, limitations and exceptions to breeders’ rights  

7.Farmers' rights - ITPGRFA - multilateral system of benefit sharing  

8.Overlaps with patent law

1.Evolution of protection - national- international and global  

2.Indian law PPVFRA 

3.Protected varieties 

4.Criteria for protection 

5.Registration of varieties 

6.Breeders’ rights, limitations and exceptions to breeders’ rights  

7.Farmers' rights - ITPGRFA - multilateral system of benefit sharing  

8.Overlaps with patent law

1. A.S. Srivastava (ed.) Lai's Commentary on Law of Copyright, 3"1edn. 1999. Delhi Law House. 

2. Akhil Prasad and Aditi Agarwala, Copyright Law Desk Book: Knowledge, Access and Development, Universal Law Publishing Co. 2009

3. Alan S. Guttcrman & Bentby J. Anderson - Intellectual Property

4. Bibek Dcbroy (ed). - Intellectual Property Rights.

5. Carlos M. Correa (Ed.). Intellectual Property and International Trade Patent Cooperation Treaty Hand Book (1995) Sweet and Maxwell.

6. Catharine Colstone -Principles of Intellectual Property Law. Cavendish. London. 1999.

7. Christopher Wadlow. The Law of Passing-Off (1998), Sweet and Maxwell

8. Cohen, Loren et.al, Copyright in the Global Information Economy, Aspen, 2nd ed., 2006

2.  David Bainbridge, Software Copyright Law (1999), ButterworthsSookman, Computer Law (1998), Carswell

3.  Gomulkiewics, Nguyen, Conway-Jones, Licensing Intellectual property: Law and Application, Aspen 2008

4.  Gopalakrishnan, N. S. &Agitha T. G, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book Company, 2009

5.  J.S. Sarkar - Trade Marks; Law and Practice. Kamal Law House. Calcutta. 2000.

6.  K.R.U. Nair & Ashok Kumar - Intellectual Property Rights

7.  K.V.Swaminathan - Guiding Principles in the Decisions on Patent Law. Bahari Brothers, Delhi, 2000.

8. Lee B. Burgunder, Legal Aspects of Managing Technology, West Legal Series in Business, 2^nd ed.,2001.

·       CIA II – Mid Semester Examination – 25%

·       CIA III – Filing of applications for registration of IPR; Drafting of legal instruments for transfer of IPR – 10%

·       Attendance                               – 05%

·       End Semester Examination  – 50% 

Corporate governance course has been conceptualized in order to impart to the students a conceptual and theoretical understanding of Corporate governance. It is one of the most important fields of study for the corporate law students as it helps them to identify the issues related to corporate failures through cases studies. Students will also be given an insight into the legal and regulatory framework of corporate governance in India. A comparative perspective will also be delved into in order to understand the best practices and standards that differentiate the Indian corporate governance standards from the global corporate governance norms. Corporate frauds is one of key areas which will be dealt with in order to understand the reasons for corporate governance failure and the remedial measures that need to be in place.

This course is spread into 6 units.

Unit-1 deals with, theories, models, evolution of corporate governance.

Unit-2 deals with the legislative frame work of corporate governance.

Unit-3 deals with Board of directors and their role in corporate governance.

Unit-4 deals with Corporate Governance and Shareholder rights.

Unit-5 emphasizes upon ESG in Global Perspective

Unit-6 deals with Corporate Social Responsibility.

1.1. Corporate governance-Introduction,  need and scope

1.2. Evolution of Corporate governance- in India, US & UK

1.3. Corporate Structure & management-Separation of ownership & control

1.4. Corporate governance committees-Initiatives, developments & recommendations 

1.5. Principles of Corporate Governance-OECD principles

1.6. Corporate Governance and stakeholders

1.7. Theories of Corporate Governance

1.8. Models of Corporate governance

1.9. Paradigms of Corporate governance- Changing dimensions & trends; Best

practices, codes and standards for good corporate governance

1.10. Corporate Ethics

1.1. Corporate governance-Introduction,  need and scope

1.2. Evolution of Corporate governance- in India, US & UK

1.3. Corporate Structure & management-Separation of ownership & control

1.4. Corporate governance committees-Initiatives, developments & recommendations 

1.5. Principles of Corporate Governance-OECD principles

1.6. Corporate Governance and stakeholders

1.7. Theories of Corporate Governance

1.8. Models of Corporate governance

1.9. Paradigms of Corporate governance- Changing dimensions & trends; Best

practices, codes and standards for good corporate governance

1.10. Corporate Ethics

1.1. Corporate governance-Introduction,  need and scope

1.2. Evolution of Corporate governance- in India, US & UK

1.3. Corporate Structure & management-Separation of ownership & control

1.4. Corporate governance committees-Initiatives, developments & recommendations 

1.5. Principles of Corporate Governance-OECD principles

1.6. Corporate Governance and stakeholders

1.7. Theories of Corporate Governance

1.8. Models of Corporate governance

1.9. Paradigms of Corporate governance- Changing dimensions & trends; Best

practices, codes and standards for good corporate governance

1.10. Corporate Ethics

2.1. Companies Act, 2013

2.2. SEBI

2.3. Listing agreement

2.4. Allied Corporate Legislations

2.1. Companies Act, 2013

2.2. SEBI

2.3. Listing agreement

2.4. Allied Corporate Legislations

2.1. Companies Act, 2013

2.2. SEBI

2.3. Listing agreement

2.4. Allied Corporate Legislations

3.1. Directors-Introduction, types of directors, duties and responsibilities, independence

3.2. Board composition, diversity in board, board’s role and responsibility

3.3. Board Charter, Meetings, Performance evaluation of Board and Directors.

3.4. Board committees-composition, role and responsibilities, contribution to board governance, Auditors, Audit committee, Shareholders Grievance committee, Remuneration committee, Corporate Governance committee, Nomination committee, Corporate Compliance committees.

3.5. Board Processes

3.6. Corporate governance issues-Shareholder engagement; ESG; oversight of corporate conduct; cyber-security; insider trading;  Mergers &  Acquisitions decision-making

3.7. Risk management and Internal control; classification of risks; Risk management and oversight function; internal control and disclosures

3.8. Corporate frauds; Major Corporate frauds-case studies; Whistle-blowing and Corporate governance

3.1. Directors-Introduction, types of directors, duties and responsibilities, independence

3.2. Board composition, diversity in board, board’s role and responsibility

3.3. Board Charter, Meetings, Performance evaluation of Board and Directors.

3.4. Board committees-composition, role and responsibilities, contribution to board governance, Auditors, Audit committee, Shareholders Grievance committee, Remuneration committee, Corporate Governance committee, Nomination committee, Corporate Compliance committees.

3.5. Board Processes

3.6. Corporate governance issues-Shareholder engagement; ESG; oversight of corporate conduct; cyber-security; insider trading;  Mergers &  Acquisitions decision-making

3.7. Risk management and Internal control; classification of risks; Risk management and oversight function; internal control and disclosures

3.8. Corporate frauds; Major Corporate frauds-case studies; Whistle-blowing and Corporate governance

3.1. Directors-Introduction, types of directors, duties and responsibilities, independence

3.2. Board composition, diversity in board, board’s role and responsibility

3.3. Board Charter, Meetings, Performance evaluation of Board and Directors.

3.4. Board committees-composition, role and responsibilities, contribution to board governance, Auditors, Audit committee, Shareholders Grievance committee, Remuneration committee, Corporate Governance committee, Nomination committee, Corporate Compliance committees.

3.5. Board Processes

3.6. Corporate governance issues-Shareholder engagement; ESG; oversight of corporate conduct; cyber-security; insider trading;  Mergers &  Acquisitions decision-making

3.7. Risk management and Internal control; classification of risks; Risk management and oversight function; internal control and disclosures

3.8. Corporate frauds; Major Corporate frauds-case studies; Whistle-blowing and Corporate governance

4.1. Rights of shareholders

4.2. Challenges in exercising shareholder’s rights

4.3. Corporate governance and related party transactions

4.4. Investor protection in India; Role of institutional investors

4.5. Corporate governance & shareholder activism

4.1. Rights of shareholders

4.2. Challenges in exercising shareholder’s rights

4.3. Corporate governance and related party transactions

4.4. Investor protection in India; Role of institutional investors

4.5. Corporate governance & shareholder activism

4.1. Rights of shareholders

4.2. Challenges in exercising shareholder’s rights

4.3. Corporate governance and related party transactions

4.4. Investor protection in India; Role of institutional investors

4.5. Corporate governance & shareholder activism

5.1. ESG-Introduction 

5.2. Environmental Concerns and Corporations 

5.3. Industrial Pollution

5.4. Evidence of Pollutants

5.5. Natural Environment and Business

5.6. Role of Corporates in Pollution Prevention

5.7. Improving Corporate Environmental Performance

5.8. Environment, Sustainability and Corporate Governance-Comparative study

5.1. ESG-Introduction 

5.2. Environmental Concerns and Corporations 

5.3. Industrial Pollution

5.4. Evidence of Pollutants

5.5. Natural Environment and Business

5.6. Role of Corporates in Pollution Prevention

5.7. Improving Corporate Environmental Performance

5.8. Environment, Sustainability and Corporate Governance-Comparative study

5.1. ESG-Introduction 

5.2. Environmental Concerns and Corporations 

5.3. Industrial Pollution

5.4. Evidence of Pollutants

5.5. Natural Environment and Business

5.6. Role of Corporates in Pollution Prevention

5.7. Improving Corporate Environmental Performance

5.8. Environment, Sustainability and Corporate Governance-Comparative study

6.1. CSR-Concept, perspective and law

6.2. CSR Policy

6.3. CSR projects planning, monitoring and implementation

6.4. CSR project impact assessment

6.5. CSR audit

6.6. Case Studies in CSR

6.1. CSR-Concept, perspective and law

6.2. CSR Policy

6.3. CSR projects planning, monitoring and implementation

6.4. CSR project impact assessment

6.5. CSR audit

6.6. Case Studies in CSR