Law Syllabus

Department of Law School of Law offers unique opportunity to study legal system of national as well as international arena. The degree seeks to provide a sound knowledge and vocational orientations of the legal world to those who want to build a career as professional. The faculty of Law offers: Bachelor of Law Bachelor of Law LL B LL B 4 yrs. 2 yrs.

Master of Law LL M 1/2 yrs.

Mission of Department of Law The overall mission of Department of law, BGC Trust University Bangladesh is to prepare students for careers in the diverse legal profession including government, education, banking, foreign service, law reform & legal research, mediation, social activism, labor relations, politics, business, etc through teaching, training, and guidance as well as creating knowledge as to legal matters which help them to meet social, cultural and aesthetic needs of the people as well as to face the challenges of the new millennium and the realities of globalization by exercising dedicated mind for performing duty of faculty members having social involvement, professionally active, competent, and caring mentors. Our more oriented legal teaching method helps the students to analyze any legal issue and makes them caution about human rights which fasten the ultimate speed of implementing administration of justice. Law Departments curriculum reflects the changing requirements of the legal profession which build the professional ethics in the mind of law students. The Department of Law also preserves an environment in which faculty members discuss ideas about law from where a student will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between law and society. It is a place where students share ideas

and challenge opinions. It also arranges different seminar on burning issues regarding law. The Department of Law offers 4-Year Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) degree and LL.M. The objectives of the Bachelor of Laws with Honors (LL.B.) program and LL.M. are to provide a good, general, critical legal education; to meet the requirements of Bangladesh Bar Council as well as judicial service commission exam to become the judicial officer. So that holders of the degree are eligible for entry to legal profession in Bangladesh; to provide students with skills in legal research, including use of electronic databases and search tools, writing, and advocacy, both formal and informal. Department of Law

4 years LL.B.(Honours) Program : First Year First Semester Course No. LL.B 101 LL.B 102 LL.B 103 LL.B 104 LL.B 105 Total 15 Title of the Course Jurisprudence -1 Credit Hours 3 3

Legal History and Legal System of Bangladesh 3 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Computer Fundamentals English for Law3 3

First Year Second Semester Course No. LL.B 201 LL.B 202 LL.B 203 LL.B 204 LL.B 205 Total 15 Title of the Course Jurisprudence -II Credit Hours 3 3 3

Legal System of Bangladesh Roman Law 3

Constitutional Law of the UK & USA Muslim Law -1 3

Second Year First Semester Course No. LL.B 301 Title of the Course Law of Contract Credit Hours 3

LL.B 302 LL.B 303 LL.B 304 LL.B 305 Total 15

Hindu Law

3 3

Equity, Trust and Specific Relief Act Muslim Law -II 3

Local Govt. and Administrative Law -I 3

Second Year Second Semester Course No. LL.B 401 LL.B 402 LL.B 403 LL.B 404 LL.B 405 Total 15 Title of the Course Company Law 3 Law of Transfer of Property Land Laws of Bangladesh 3 3 Local Govt. and Administrative Law II 3 Credit Hours Law of Torts and Consumer Protection 3

Third Year First Semester Course No. LL.B 501 LL.B 502 LL.B 503 LL.B 504 LL.B 505 Total 15 Title of the Course Credit Hours 3 3 3 3 Public International Law I Law of Taxation 3

Mercantile and other Business Laws-I Labour Law and Industrial Law

Banking Law and Public Demands Recovery Act

Third Year Second Semester Course No. LL.B 601 LL.B 602 LL.B 603 LL.B 604 LL.B 605 Title of the Course Credit Hours 3 3 Public International Law II

Mercantile and other Business Laws-II 3 General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes Alternative Dispute Resolution and Legal Aid Environmental Law of Bangladesh 3 3

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Fourth Year First Semester Course No. LL.B 701 LL.B 702 LL.B 703 LL.B 704 LL.B 705 Total 15 Title of the Course Credit Hours 3 3 3 Law of Crimes (Substantive)-I 3 Code of Criminal Procedure-I Code of Civil procedure-I Law of Evidence 3

Law of Registration and Limitation.

Fourth Year Second Semester Course No LL.B 801 LL.B 802 LL.B 803 LL.B 804 LL.B 805 Total 15 Title of the Course Credit Hours Law of Crimes (Substantive)-II 3 Code of Criminal Procedure-II 3 Code of Civil Procedure-2 3 3 Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing 3

Professional Ethics, Accountability of Lawyers, Bar-Bench Relation and Clinical

Legal Education

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Opportunities Contact Back to DIU home Back to Syllabus LLB Introduction: With the approval of the Ministry of Education, under the Private University Act of 1992 and its amendment in 1998, the Daffodil International University (DIU) came into being on 24th January 2002. The fruit of prime initiative of the countrys leading conglomerate Daffodil Group is Daffodil International University. This is a social commitment of Daffodil Group to the nation for promoting better education to meet the changing needs of the society in the 21st century. Daffodil International University is an accumulation of core educationists of the country to build future Bangladesh. The university will serve the citizens of the country through its instructional, research and outreach programs and prepare Bangladesh to respond to the challenges of a global economy successfully. In the delivery of educational programs on campus and the beyond, the university will draw heavily upon the new instructional and outreach technologies available in the emerging information age. Department of Law

Eligibility for Admission: Minimum second division or (2.5 on average GPA) both in SSC and HSC from any group or any equivalent background may apply for admission into LL.B. (Hons) course. Students with English medium background are encouraged to apply for admission. Admission Process: Students will be selected on the basis of past academic records and performance in admission test. Applicants finally accepted for the program will be notified of acceptance and registration within

specific date. They will have to produce original certificate/ testimonials and mark sheets /transcripts for all examinations passed at the time of admission. Candidates who have completed the above formalities will have to pay the requisite admission and other fees for enrollment. Total credits requirement and duration of the program:

To obtain LL.B. (Hons) degree students will have to complete 145 credits. LL.B. (Hons) Program will be of 4 (four) years duration divided into 8 semesters.

Graduation: To obtain LL.B. (Hons) degree a student will have to complete all 145 credits with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. If any student fails in any course he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester. Aims and Objectives of the Department of Law

The Department of Law, University of Daffodil, is a community which includes scholars, administrators, support staff, teachers, students, caretakers and others, whose combined efforts are to serve society as a center for the humanistic education of persons in law, for legal research, and for the provision of services which enhance the quality of life and access to justice, and in particular: To study the nature and social function of legal institutions and to provide a general overview of the legal system in the larger social, economic and political context of society; To foster study and research into legal theory and values; to examine the relationship between theory and practice; and to enhance opportunities and provide support for scholarly research, writing and publication by faculty and students; To encourage and support, in particular, scholarly endeavor in access to justice and in all issues; in the case of the former, to question fairness and the equality of opportunity to obtain legal services and to enjoy rights and freedoms, and from this perspective to inquire into the nature and quality of the law and legal institutions; in the case of the latter, to exploit fully the geographical location of the faculty and to develop and pursue opportunities for curriculum development, joint programs, cross accreditation and research in all issues and comparative law with legal and other scholars.

To enhance access to justice through a broad and progressive admissions policy which will focus upon the personal attributes of the individual applicant, including women and those who are socially or economically disadvantaged, differently abled, late vocational and from aboriginal and various ethnic backgrounds and which will permit the realization of the vocation of persons to serve the community; through educational programs which extend legal services and provide information about the law and the justice system to those for whom that would not otherwise be available and through the inculcation of a desire to reform the law to better serve the community and to aid the oppressed and disadvantaged; To create a sensitive, caring and supportive environment for the study of law, enhancement of professionalism, and the personal development of faculty and students alike, and in particular: To provide the opportunity to develop skills and aptitudes in comprehension, analysis, synthesis, judgment and the creative resolution of issues; To develop a research capability in law and related fields, and to present and critique, in an effective and persuasive manner, the results of research; To encourage the development of independent critical thought; To develop layering skills including writing and drafting, fact investigation, management, interviewing and counseling, advocacy, negotiation, mediation and conciliation; To provide substantive knowledge in several areas of law; To establish faculty/student relationships which will, through greater collegiality, enhance the learning process for both;

To create an academic and social environment which is conducive to learning and to the personal development of students, particularly women and those who are socially or economically disadvantaged, differently abled, late vocational and from aboriginal and various ethnic backgrounds, and in particular: To provide opportunities for the development of social consciousness and self-awareness by students, and to examine and develop ethical and social values in relation to personal and professional responsibility; and in particular, to instill in the students a sense of social responsibility in the practice of law and the need for examination of social structures with a view to contributing to such changes as may ensure social justice;

To encourage students to build upon their background experience in a way which will increase their effectiveness in the roles they assume following graduation, especially outside the private practice of law;

To encourage students to contribute meaningfully to society and to participate creatively in the process of legal development and social change; To anticipate the physical, emotional and psychological tensions and pressures associated with the practice of law and to provide practical assistance in coping with them; To provide a support mechanism for students to help them deal with the emotional and psychological tensions and pressures associated with the study of law; To foster in students an attitude of fairness and openness in dealing with others, free of bias; To encourage consideration of career options which are consistent with the personal qualities, lifestyles and ambitions of students in order that they may achieve personal satisfaction.

Course Titles Course Code Course Title Credits ENG 101 English I (Language Composition) 3.00 MIS 101 Introduction to Computers 3.00 LAW 101 Legal History 3.00 LAW 102

Muslim Law 3.00 ENG 102 English II (Communication Skills) 3.00 LAW 103 Legal System of Bangladesh 3.00 LAW 104 Jurisprudence 3.00 LAW 105 Law of Contract 3.00 ENG 103 English III (English for Law) 3.00 GED 305 Bangladesh Studies 3.00 LAW 106 Law of Torts 3.00 LAW 107 Business Laws 3.00

LAW 201 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh 3.00 LAW 202 Hindu Law 3.00 LAW 203 Equity & Law of Trust 3.00 LAW 204 Law of Consumer Protection 3.00 LAW 205 Constitutional of UK & USA 3.00 LAW 206 Labor and Industrial Law 3.00 LAW 207 Law of Transfer of Property 3.00 LAW 208

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Government and Politics 3.00 LAW 209 Law of Banking & Securities 3.00 LAW 210 Company Law 3.00 LAW 211 Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh 3.00 LAW 212 Public International Law 3.00

LAW 301 Specific Relief and Limitation Act 3.00 LAW 302 Law of Evidence 3.00 LAW 303 Administrative Law 3.00

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LAW 304 Registration and PDR Acts 3.00 LAW 305 Law of Civil Procedure (Part-I) 3.00 LAW 306 Law of Criminal Procedure (Part-I) 3.00 LAW 307 General Clauses Act & Interpretation of Statutes 3.00 LAW 308 Law of Crimes 3.00 LAW 309 Law of Criminal Procedure (Part II) 3.00 LAW 310 Law of Civil Procedure (Part-II) 3.00 LAW 311 Intellectual Property Law 3.00 LAW 312

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Land Laws of Bangladesh 3.00

LAW 401 Human Rights Law 3.00 LAW 402 Environmental Law 3.00 LAW 403 Criminology 3.00 LAW 404 International Trade Law 3.00 LAW 405 Alternative Dispute Resolution 3.00 LAW 406 Maritime & Shipping Law 3.00 LAW 407

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Media and Information Technology Law 3.00 LAW 408 Private International Law 3.00 LAW 409 Moot Court & Debating 3.00 LAW 410 Trial & Advocacy Training 3.00 LAW 411 Legal Drafting & Professional Ethics 3.00 LAW 412 Legal Research Methodology and Effective Writing 4.00

Total 145 Credits * Each course will be evaluated out of 100 marks. Each class instructor will take assignment and viva voce for each course. Course Curriculum

ENG 101: English I (Language Composition)

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Introduction to Language and Writing Skills; Anatomy of Sentences; Types of Sentences; Tense, Voice, Use of Verbs, Nouns, Pronouns, and Prepositions-, Use of Modifiers and Connectives; Parallel Structure, Punctuation, Paragraphing, sectioning and Summarizing; Comprehension; Essential Elements of Good Writing; Developing a good writing style; Spoken Words skills; Developing good speaking style, listening and vocabulary learning. MIS 101: Introduction to Computer Introduction to the terminology and use of computers in organizations, including hardware and software technology, business data processing, distributed processing and networking. Character manipulations and Files; Use of DOS, database, and major software packages for business. Algorithm Design and Program development. Books recommended: Introduction to Computer by Peter Norton Management Information System by-Kenneth C. Laudon , Jana P. Laudon LAW 101: Legal History Historical Background: Administration of justice in the Indian subcontinent (1204-1947) Hindu period: Judicial system up to 1204 AD. Muslim Period: Judicial system in medieval India (1204-1857) Administration of justice under the rule of the East India Company (1612-1857) Constitutional history of India from 1857-1947 History of law making authority in the Indian subcontinent (1600---) Colonial period (1600-1947) Pakistani period (1947-1971) Bangladesh period (1971---) Books recommended: Legal History by M. P. Jain Landmarks in Indian Constitutional History by V. D. Kulshrestha Constitutional History of British India, 1859-1947 by M. Islam Outline on Indian Legal History by Wahid Hossain Outline on Indian Legal History by Sinha

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Legal History of Bangladesh (Bangla) by Gazi Shamsur Rahman. LAW 102: Muslim Law Pre-Islamic Arabian Customs and their influence on Islamic Law, Concept of Law in Islamic Jurisprudence, Meaning of Sharia Sources of Muslim Law, Different Schools of Muslim law and Reasons for their development, Introduction and application of Muslim Law under British rule in India, Subsequent legislation changes (1947 1985), Law relating to marriage, Dower, Divorce, Guardianship, Maintenance, Legitimacy and paternity, Law relating to Hiba, Wakf and Shufa and Wasiyat, Administration of estate of a deceased Muslim-Marz-Ul-Maut-Testamentary and intestate succession (Shaafi and Shia Shool). Books Recommended: Baillie: Digest of Muhammadan Law. Hamilton: Hedaya. Wilson: Anglo-Muhammadan Law. Amir Ali: Muhammadan Law. J. Sehacht: Origin of Muhammadan Jurisprudence. J.N.D. Anderson: Islamic Law in the Modern World. Majed Kahudduri: Law in the Middle. Abdur Rahim: Muhammadan Jurisprudence. Tayebaji: Principles of Muhammadan Law Fyzee: Muhammadan Law. Mahmassani: The Philosophy of Islamic Jurisprudence.

ENG 102: English II (Communication Skill Development) This is a continuation of ENG 101 and addresses the techniques of effective communication in English. It emphasizes on analytical reading and writing, techniques of effective speaking and listening at interpersonal and organizational settings. The objective is to develop the skills of students at TOEFL standard. Formulaic expression, speaking tasks and other aspects of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Books Recommended:

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New Headway Intermediate Students Book Word Book, Oxford University Press Applied English Grammar & Composition- Compiled by P.C. Das Intermediate English Grammar by Ray mond Munphy. Grammar Step by step Book 3 by Carolyn Graham, Ellen Rosenfiled, H. K. Fragiadakis & S. T. Zavala From paragraph to Essay by M. Imhoof & H. Husdon. Writing Skills Hadbook by Bazerman Wiener Practical Faster Reading by G. Mosback & V. Mosback Everyday Dialogues in English LAW 103: Legal System of Bangladesh Evolution of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Administration of justice in British India High Court Divisions power to issue writs Status of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of Bangladesh. The structure and functions of Courts in Bangladesh The Supreme Court of Bangladesh Subordinate Court under General Hierarchy Tribunals and Special Courts Judges and the judicial task The criminal justice process The civil justice process The appellate process and the correction of miscarriages of justice The judiciary and the executive The various Legal institutions of Bangladesh: The Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary affairs. Office of the Attorney General. Law Commission. The Bar Council and Bar Associations Judicial Officers Training Academy Administrative Training Institute Anti-Corruption Commission and Prosecution.

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Legal and Judicial Reform Project Legal Education Books Recommended: Legal System of Bangladesh by Barrister Abdul Halim Legal System of Bangladesh by Azizul Haque Legal System of Bangladesh A B M Mofizul Islam Patwary LAW 104: Jurisprudence Definition of Jurisprudence, Schools of Jurisprudence, Definition and Division of Law, Growth of Law, Sources of Law, Outline of Private Law, Outlines of Public Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Criminal Law, Administration of Justice, Substantive and Adjective Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Outlines of Private and Public International Law, Analysis of Legal Concepts, Conduct, Events, Things, Duties, Rights, Persons, Possession and Ownership, Family and Succession Obligation. Books Recommended Allen: Law in the Making Paton: A Text Book of Jurisprudence Dias and Hyghes: Jurisprudence Salmond: Jurisprudence Lloyd, D: Introduction to Jurisprudence Hamiduddin Khan: An Introduction to Jurisprudence

LAW 105: Law of Contract Law of Contract: Definition and Meaning of Contract-Making of an agreement: Offer and acceptance, Promise, Contract, Essentials of Valid Contract, Valid, Void and Voidable Contracts, Capacity of Parties-contract by minor, free consent in a contract- its meaning and implication; correction, undue influences-fraud-misrepresentation-mistake; doctrine of consideration-legality of consideration; legality of the object of a contract. Contract which are declared void by the act contingent contracts and wagering contracts,

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Quasi-1 Contracts, Termination and discharge of Contract by performance, by refusal or breechby agreement-by impossibility, Remedies for breach of contract. Some Specific Classes of Contract- Indemnity and Guarantee. Law of Agency: Nature and Definition of Agency, Different Classes of Agents, Creation of Agency, Agent, Authority, Rights and Duties of the Principal and Agent, Personal Responsibility of Agent. Law of Bailment: Nature and Definition of Bailment, Different Kinds of Bailment, Rights and Duties of The Bailor and Bailee. Termination of Bailment Right of finder of goods, Suits by Bailors agents the wrong doers. Books Recommended D.F. Mullah: Indian Contract Act and Specific Relief Act. Sir Frederic Pollock: Law of Contract. Pollock: Principles of Contract. Cheshire and Fifoot: Law of Contract. J.P. Singhal & B.S. Subrahmanyan: Indian contract J.P. Singhal & B.S. Subrahmanyan: Indian contract Act. (Vols I & II) Sir William Anson: Indian Contract Act, Indian Sale of Goods Act (Indian Partnership Act.). Indian Contract Act

ENG 103: English III (English for Law) Writing Skills: Grammar: Making a message, Expressing manner and place, Reporting what people say or think, Composition: Business Letters, Condensing & Summarizing, Using the Library, Writing an Essay: Organization, Writing an Essay: Presentation, Writing from Sources, Amplification, Dialogue writing, Report writing. Speaking Skill: Formal and informal register, Standard and non-standard English, British and American English, Spoken Discourse in other countries and cultures. Group Discussion,

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Pronunciation: Rules and Practices, Accent and intonation, Conversation, Group Discussion and Interview, Set Speech and Public Speech, Language in Radio and Television. GED 305: Bangladesh Studies Part A: Roots of Bangladesh: Ancient Bengal, The Medieval Bengal, British Rule, Emergence of Bangladesh, Mind and Culture of Bangladesh, Education in Bangladesh, Literature, Ethnic Insurgency, Foreign policy Part B: Politics and Economy of Bangladesh (1971-2003), Government and Administration,Executive, Legislature, Judiciary. Books Recommended Various Five years plans LAW 106: Law of Torts Law of Torts: Definition and Nature of Tort, Conditions, Liability, Absolute Liability, Mens rea, Negligence, Exemptions, Immunities, Joint Wrongdoers, Vicarious Liability, Devolutions of Right and Liability, Trespass, dispossession, Nuisance, Injuries to Servitudes, Conversion and other Injuries to Chattels. Injuries to persons, Injuries to domestic relations, Defamation Intimidation, Deciet and Injurious Falsehood, Liability for dangerous property, Wrongful process of law, wrongful confinement and malicious prosecution Remedies in Tort: Specific restitution, Injunction, Damages. Books Recommended Salmond: Law of Tort Winfield: Low of Tort. P.H. Winfield: Text book or the law of Tort H. Street: Law of Tort. P.H. Winfield: Cases in the Law of Torts. LAW 107: Business Laws Business Concepts; Basic elements of Business, Basic features of business, Business Organization; Forms of Business ownership, Formalities and Distinguishing features of each form of ownership, Development of Joint-Stock Companies in Bangladesh, State Enterprises, Business Combination, Co-operative Societies in Bangladesh, Institutions for Promotion of Business,

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Trade Practices in Bangladesh. Introduction to the functional and support areas of business: Marketing, production, finance, human resource, accounting, - Issues in environment: Govt., society, ethics, and globalization. Law of Sale of Goods Sale and agreement to sell, Formalities of the Contract of Sale, Subject-matter of Contract, The Price, Conditions and Warranties, Transfer of Property between seller and buyer, Transfer of Title, Delivery of Goods, Right and Lien of unpaid seller against the goods, Stoppage in Transit, Remedial Measures. Law of Insurance Nature and Principles of Insurance, Fundamental Principles, Premium Policy, Re-insurance, Double insurance, Marine Insurance, Fire Insurance, Life Insurance Law of Negotiable Instruments Definition, Characteristics and Types of Negotiable Instruments, Promissory Notes, Bills and Cheques, Special Provisions Relating to Cheques, Parties to Negotiable Instruments, Presentation of Negotiable Instruments, Dishonour and Discharge of Negotiable Instruments Law of Insolvency Principles and Objects of the Insolvency Law, Procedure of Insolvency, Property and Debts of Insolvent, Discharge of Insolvent Law of Carriage Contract of carriage, Classification of carriers, Common Carriers, Carriage of Goods by Land, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Carriage of Goods by Air Money Launderings Act Scope, object of the Act, duties and responsibilities of commercial banks under the Money Laundering Act. Partnership

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Nature and Definition of Partnership, History of Partnership Law in Indian Sub-continent, distinction between the Partnership firm, Relations between the Partners, Registration of a Firm, Dissolution of a firm, Don sequences of Dissolution of a Firm. Books Recommended: M. C. Kuchhal, Commercial Law A. C. Sen, Handbook of Mercantile Law Avtor Singh : Principles of Mercantile Law Mafizul Islam, Principles of Commercial Law AM Chowdhury : The Sale of Goods Act Relevant Statutes published by the Government of Bangladesh Skinner and Ivancevich, Business: For the 21st Century, Irwin. Straub and Attner, Introduction to Business. Ernest H Scamell (ed)- Lindley on the Law of Partnership. S.D. Singh and J.P. Gupta-Law of partnership in India M.N. Mukerji and Sukumar dutta- Indian Partnership Act. K.M. Ghosh- Partnership Law of India and Pakistan LAW 201: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Introduction- Constitutional History of Bangladesh, Conception and elements of state, Definition, Scope and Nature of Constitutional Law-Contents and classification of constitutions. General Theories of Constitution-classification of constitutions, Supremacy of the constitutions, Conventions of the Constitution Ministerial responsibilities-Sovereignty of Parliament, Theory of separation of powers-Rule of Law compared with Administrative judiciary. Fundamental Rights and Principles-Fundamental Principles of state Policy and their purposeFundamental Rights-Nature and analysis of the rights-Modification of the right in respect of disciplinary law-Saving certain clauses. The executive-Presidential and Parliamentary form of Govt. The Prime Minister and the cabinetPresident and his powers and functions-council of Ministers-Power of dissolution of ParliamentLocal Government-defense services, the Attorney General. The Legislature composition and functions of Parliament Privileges and immunities of Parliament legislative and financial procedure delegated legislation ordinances.

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Unconstitutional Legislation Ministerial responsibility Parliamentary Severeignty. The Judiciary Organization, Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions Superintendence and control over power courts separation of power independence of Judiciary Administrative tribunals. Elections-establishment and functions of Election Commission-validity of election and the law relating to election. The Services of Bangladesh, establishment of service Commission-function of the commission. Amendment procedure of the Constitution-transitional and temporary provision repealsinterpretations. Books Recommended Dicey A.V. : Law of the Constitution. Wade and Phillips: English Constitution Hood Philips: constitutional Law and Administrative Law Leading Cases in Constitutional Law. C.F. Strong: Modern Political Constitution. Jennings: Law of Constitution. Wheare K.C.: Federal Government; Modern Constitutions. Gledhid Prof. Alan: Fundamental Rights in India-Pakistan (British Commonwealth series) A.K. Brohi: Fundamental Law of Pakistan. S.S. Pirzada: Fundamentals Rights and Constitutional Remedies in Pakistan. M. Munir: Constitutional Law of Pakistan. Shaukat Mahmud: Pakistan Constitution of the Peoples of Republic of Bangladesh. Basu. D: Shorter Constitution of India; Commentary on the Constitution of India. Constitution of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. Peaslee: Constitutions of Nations. Constitution of Bangladesh Mahmudul Islam: Constitution Law of Bangladesh LAW 202: Hindu Law Hindu Law: Nature and application of Hindu Law, Sources of Hindu Law Schools of Hindu Law, Mitakshara; Dayabhaga schools; their fundamental differences. Law Relating to Inheritance: Succession of males and females: exclusion from inheritance. Law Relating to: Marriage; sonship, Adoption, will debts and partition. Joint Family System: Position of Karta of the joint family, his rights and obligations maintenance.

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Stridhana and womens estate, Inheritance of Stridhana, Religious and charitable endowments; impartible estate. Need for reforms of Hindu Law in Bangladesh. Books Recommended Mullah: Principles of Hindu Law. Remesami Sir Vepa: Principles of Hindu Law. Gour: The Hindu Code Rekshit M.K. : Principles of Hindu Law. H.L. Chakravarty: Elements of Hindu Law Deeret J.C.: Introduction to Modern Hindu Law. LAW 203: Equity & Law of Trust Law of Equity: Common Law Origin and Development of Equity Nature and Definition of Equity: Courts of Equity: Composition Powers and functions of the Courts of Equity, Application of Equity, Jurisdiction in Bangladesh. Relation between Law and Equity: Equitable Estate and its Relation to Legal Estate. Maxims of Equity Equitable Remedies: Specific Performance, Injunction and Receiver. Law of Trust: Nature and Definition of Trust: Classification of Trust; History of the development of trusts, Creation of trusts, Express and implied trusts, Appointment, Removal, Rights, Powers, Functions, Duties, Liabilities and Disabilities of Trustees, Remedies for breach of trusts, Limitation, Rights and Liabilities of the beneficiaries, Determination of Trust and trusteeship, Resulting and Constructive trusts. Origin and Development of Trust Books Recommended Law of Equity Snell: Equity. Halsbury: Principles of Equity. Maitland: Equity Lectures. Kalention G.W.: Introduction of Equity. Law of Trust

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Trust Act Reton G.W.: The Law of Trusts. LAW 204: Law of Consumer Protection Meaning and Concept of Consumer, Consumerism and Consumer Protection, Development of the Concept of Consumer Protection, Consumer Sovereignty, Effect of Laissez Fair, Rights of Consumers, Areas of Consumer Protection Laws, Unfair Trade Practice, Restriction Trade Practice, Defect in goods, Deficiency in service Medical, Lawyering, Electricity, Housing, Postal services etc, Consumer Forum under Consumer Protection Act-Jurisdiction, Powers and functions, Exceptions of order, Judicial Review, PIL, Class action, Remedies, Appeal, Administrative Remedies, Consumer Protection Courts. Books Recommended Rakesh Khanna, Consumer Protection Laws Saraf D.N., Law of Consumer Protection in India, 1995 Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Consumer Protection: A Swedish Approach P.K.Majumdar, The Law of Consumer Protection in India LAW 205: Constitutions of USA & UK The course will comprise the following topics to be discussed with reference to the constitutions of Bangladesh and U.K and relevant topics of other countries including U.S.A. and leading cases. Introduction-Conception and elements of State, Definition, Scope and nature of constitutional Law-contents and classification of constitutions. Philosophy of the Constitution, Development of the American Constitution, Comparison of American and British Constitutions, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and the President, Judicial Branch, Relation between States, Amending the Constitution, Ratifying the Constitution. General theories of constitution-classification of constitutions. Supremacy of the constitutions, Conventions of the constitution, Ministerial responsibility-rule of Law compared with Administrative judiciary. Fundamental Rights and Principles-Fundamental Rights-Nature and analysis of the rightsmodification of the right in respect of disciplinary law-saving of certain clauses. The Executive-presidential and Parliamentary form of Govt. The Prime Minister and the CabinetPresident and his powers and functions-Council of Ministers-Power of dissolution of Parliament-

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Local Government-defense service, the Attorney General. The legislature Composition and functions of Parliament privileges and immunities of Parliament legislative and financial procedure delegated legislation ordinance. Unconstitutional legislation ministerial responsibility Parliamentary sovereignty. The Judiciary Organization. Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions Superintendence and control over power courts separation of power independence of Judiciary Administrative Tribunals. Elections-establishment and functions of Election Commission-validity of election and the law relating to election. The service of Bangladesh, establishment of service Commission-function of the commission. Amendment procedure of the Constitution-transitional and temporary provisions-repeals-interpretations. Books Recommended: Dicey, A.V. : Law of the Constitution Wade and Philips: English Constitution Hood Philips: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law C F Strong: Modern political Constitution Jennings: The Law and the Constitution Wheare, K C: Federal Government; Modern Constitutions Gledhid Prof. Alan: Fundamental Rights in India, Pakistan A K Brohi: Fundamental Law of Pakistan. M Munir: Pakistan Constitution Shaukat Mahmood: Pakistan Constitution Basu, D D : Shorter Constitution of India; Commentary on the Constitution of India. Constitution of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh Wilioughby: The Constitutional Law of United States Peaslee: Constitution of Nations. LAW 206: Labour & Industrial Law Standing orders for employment of labour, Definition of workers Formation of the contract of Service, Conditions of employment and Classification of workers, Leave and Holidays, Stoppage of work, Lay off, Retrenchment, Fine, Discharge and Dismissal, Termination of Employment, grievance procedure, Penalties and Procedure.

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The Law of Trade Unions: History of trade union movement, Role, Functions and utility of trade unions, Registration of trade unions, Rights and Privileges of registered trade unions and collective bargaining agents, Unfair labour practices. Settlement of Disputes: Origin of Labour legislation, Right to Strike and lock-out, Industrial disputes and their settlement through negotiation, Conciliation, Arbitration and by Labour court, Constitution, Functions and Powers of Labour Courts and the Labour Appellate Tribunal, Labour Policy of the Government, Penalties and Procedure. Wages: Fixing of right of wages, Payment of wages, Deductions and Claims out of deductions from wages. Factories Law: Early Factory legislation, Health, Hygiene, Welfare, Working hours, Overtime Employment of workers, Leave and Holidays Penalties. Shops and Establishment Law: working hours, leave and holidays, provision for health and hygiene, penalties. Workmens Compensation: Accidents and Diseases, Fatal Accidents, Employers Liability for compensation and the procedure for its determination, The functions of the commissioners. Books Recommended Cooper: Outlines of Industrial Law. Employment of Labour (Standing order) Act. 1965. The Payment of Wages Act. 1936. The Factories Act. 1965. The Industrial Relations Ordinance 1969. Wedderburm: The Worker and the Law: causes and materials on labour Law. Citrime: Trade Union Law. Allan Flanders: Trade Union Freedman: The Modern Law of Employment. Flanders & Clegg: The system of Industrial Relations in Great Britain. Aikin L and Reid: Employment, Walfare and Safety at Works. Croren & Crime: Labour Law. M. Shafi: Labour Code. Prof. A.A. Khan: Labour and Industrial Law. B.R. Ghaiye and Malhottra: Employment, its terms and conditions. B.R. Ghaiye: Misconduct in employment. LAW 207: Law of Transfer of Property

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Ernest H Scamell (ed)- Lindley on the Law of Partnership. S.D. Singh and J.P. Gupta-Law of partnership in India LAW 208: Government and Politics Fundamentals Concepts: State, Sovereignty, Law, Liberty, Equity, Fundamental rights; individualism, Socialism, communism, fascism, constitutionalism. Forms of Government: Ancient forms of Government concept and forms of government in medieval age; concept and forms of modern governments-cabinet and presidential-unitary and federal systems-democracy and authoritarian governments; Present position of Monarchy and dictatorial governments. Islamic concepts of state and government. Organs of Government: The Legislature Executive and Judiciary-the doctrine of separation of powers-its application in U.S.A, U.K. and Bangladesh. The Electorate: The role of electorate in modern democracy-direct participation of people in policy making-referendum-universal adult suffrage-direct and indirect election. Political Party: The role or political party in democracy and in dictatorship; political party system in developed and under-developed country; Failure or success of democracy in developing countries of the world. Relationship between the economic structure of the state and its Government-reasons for failure of democracy in developing countries, status and justification of military Government. Books Recommended: Horold J. Laski: the state in Theory and Practice. Horold J. Laski: a Grammar of Politics. M. Judd Harmon: Political thought from Plato to the present. E.I.J. Rosenthal: Political Thought in Medieval Islam Majid Khadduri: Political Trends in the Arab World. David Spitz (ed): Political Theory and social Change Morris Janowitz: The Military in the Political Development of New Nation. W.E. Wiloughby: Government of Modern State, H.Finer: Theory and Practice of Modern Government.

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Banking Laws: Business of the Bank Companies Restrictions on some business, Disposal of assets not listed in banking business, Prohibition of employment of managing agents and restrictions on specific forms of employment, Restriction relating to removal of document and records requirement of minimum paid up capital and reserve fund. Regulation as to Paid-up capital, subscribed capital authorized capital and voting rights of shareholders, restrictions on purchase of share of banks etc. The election of new Directors, restriction regarding tenure of post of Director, Vacation of Director, Restriction on payment of loans and advances, restriction on the Directors of the indebted Company. List of in debtors in default, etc, Restriction relating to remission of debts, Special provisions regarding bad debt. Power of the Bangladesh Bank to regulate advances by the bank company, jurisdiction of court as to rates of interest, License of Bank companies, maintenance of liquid capital. Illegal transaction by banking companies etc. Prohibition on certain activities in relation to Bank Companies. Acquisition of undertaking of Bank Companies. Suspension of Business and Winding up of Bank Companies. Speedy disposal of winding up procedure. Power and jurisdiction of Money Laundering Court. Settlement of dispute in the alternative manner under Money Laundering Court. Execution of order and of Money Laundering Court. Appeal and Revision in Money Laundering Court. Constitution, power and procedure of Bankruptcy Court. Act of Bankruptcy, plaint, adjudication etc. Order of adjudication. Interim proceedings consequent upon order of adjudication. Annulment of adjudication. Composition and arrangements and reorganization. Discharged and undercharged bankrupts. Administration of property-methods of proof of debts. Effects of bankruptcy of previous transactions. Realization of property. Offences and penalties under Bankruptcy Act. Disqualification of undercharged Bankrupt. Summary administration of estate. Appeal and review. Miscellaneous provisions under bankruptcy Act. Composition and jurisdiction and of Artha Rin Adalat. Implementation of decree by Artha Rin Adalat and appeal. Securities Laws: Historical background of Securities laws in Bangladesh. Civil liability, causation, purchaser seller requirement under Securities and Exchange Ordinance. Issue of Capital. Lock in and Minimum lot of shares. Penalty for certain refusal of customers securities. False prohibition and restrictions. Credit, pledging and lending of customers securities. False statements. Fraudulent acts and penalty. Cognizance of proof, burden of proof. Maintenance of secrecy. Registration and regulation of stock exchanges Accounts, annual reports, returns, cancellation of registration, compulsory listing, eligibility of registration, Listing of securities. Regulation of issuersProhibition of short selling, regulation of proxies, submission of returns, submission of statements of beneficial owners of shares. Trading by Directors, officers and principle shareholders.

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Securities in good faith. Constitution and office of securities and exchange commissioner, Delegation of powers, enquiry by Commission, functions of commission, Governments power to give directions, Government rule making power, meetings of Commission. Penalty for contravention, Cognizance of offence and Appeal. Registration with Commission, registration certificate. Stock Broker Rule. Insider Trading in Bangladesh. Books Recommended: Banking Companies Act, 1991 (Act No. XIV of 1991) Money Laundering Court Act, 2003 Bankruptcy Act, 1997 (Act No. X of 1997) Artha Rin Adalat Ain, 1990 (Act No. IV of 1990) Securities and Exchange Commission Act, 1993 Securities and Exchange Commission Ordinance, 1969 (Ordinance No. XVII of 1969) Securities and Exchange Rules, 1987 Prof. AA Khan: A Manual of Bank Companies Laws and Allied Act, Regulations and Rules. Revised Edition, 2004 Dr. M Zahir: Company and Securities Laws, 2nd Edition David. L. Ratner: Securities Regulation LAW 210: Company Law History of Company Laws Beginning from The Crown Till the Passing of Companys Act, 1994. The Nature of Legal Personality and Lifting of Veil of Incorporation. Advantages and Disadvantages of Companies with references to Decided Cases. The Formation of the Company. The preparation and submission of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Duties and Liabilities of Promoters. The Requirements for Prospectuses and Liabilities thereof. Different Types of Companies. The Role of Registrar of Companies. Majority Rule and Minority Protection. Fraud on Minority. Memorandum of Association. The Relation Between Company and Outsiders: The Doctrine of Ultra Vires. Liability of Company and Directors for Ultra Vires Acts. Alteration of Objects. Constructive Notice and Indoor Management. The Commission of Torts by the Company. Vicarious Liability and the Alter Ego Doctrine. Article of Association and Alteration of Articles. The Relation Between the Company and Its Members and among the Members Inter se. Directors: Appointment, Dismissal, Disqualification, Duties, Powers and Limitations. Managing

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Director. Management of the Company: Meeting, Voting and Resolutions. Division of Functions Among Officers and Organs of the Company. Shares and Debentures. Registration, Different Classes of Shares. Rights of Different Classes and the Variation of Share Rights. Capital: Raising, Maintaining and Reducing the Capital. Discounts, Premiums, Payment of Dividends and Purchase by the Company of Its Shares. Winding-Up: Types of Winding-Up. Powers and Duties of the Liquidator. Partnership: Definition and nature of Partnership. Formation of Partnership. Test of Partnership. Kinds of Partners. Relations of Partners to One Another. Relation with Third Parties. Implied Authority. Mutual Rights and Liabilities. Dissolution of a Firm and Consequences. Registration of Firms. Effects of None-Registration. Books Recommended: K.M. Ghose: Indian Company Law. L.C.B. Gowrer: Modern Company Law. Flamer: Company Law. Topham: company Law. Bangladesh Gazette (latest): The Company Act, 1994 Dr. M Zahir: Company Law, UPL, 2000 LC. B. Gower and Davies: Principles of Modern Company Law, 7th Edition, Sweet and Maxwell, 2003 Live Schmithoff: Palmers Company Law, Stebens & Sons Ltd London, 1987 Geoffrey Morse: Charlesworths Company Law, 16th Edition Andrew Hicks: Cases and Material on Company Law, 4th Edition Ben Petit: Company Law, Longman Publication, 2001 Avter Singh: Company Law, Eastern Book Co, Lucknow, 2000; Introduction to the Law of Partnership Nirmalendu Dhar: Dhar on Company Law and Partnership LAW 211: Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh Income Tax Ordinance 1984: Definition: Income and Exemptions, Assesses, Types and Status, Tax Authority, Appeals, Revision and Reference, Assessment procedure, Recovery of Taxes, Refund and Penalties, Assessment of Non-Succession of Business; Changes in the constitution of firm, Provisions regarding certain classes of provident and superannuation Funds.

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Sales Tax Act. 1951: Definition: Basis of Sales Tax, Assesses, Goods Assessable and exempted, Requirements, Maintenance, Production and Inspection of Accounts, Assessment Technique, Appeal, Revision, Refund, Recovery, Penalties, Ratification of Mistakes. Value Added Tax: Important terms, Taxable goods and services, VAT Authorities, Determination of VAT, method and time for VAT payment, Turnover tax and supplementary duty, Registration under VAT and VAT return. Customs Act: Brief Introduction to Customs Act 1969, Statutory definitions, customs procedure, customs authorities, Prohibited goods, goods dutiable, Exemptions from customs duty, Valuation procedure, date for determination of value and rate of duty, determination of customs duty. Estate Duty Act. 1950: Principles of passage of property of death, Waqf, Provision of Company Valuation, Aggregation into Estate, Deduction and Computation and Principles, Assessment Technique, Refund, Recovery and Penalties. Wealth Tax Act. 1963: Definition: Changes of wealth of Gift Tax, Assessment procedure, Liabilities to Assessment in special cases, Authorities, Appeals, Revision and References, Payment and Recovery and Penalties. Gift Tax Act 1963: Definition: Changes of Gift Tax, Assessment procedure, Liabilities to Assessment in Special cases, Authorities, Appeals, Revision and Reference, Payment and Recovery; Penalties. Books Recommended: Income Tax Manual Part I, II & III Sales Tax Manual Part I, II & III Income Tax Ordinance 1984 Gift Tax Act. 1963 Sales Tax Act. 1951 Agriculture Income Tax Act 1944 Estate Duty Act 1950 Wealth Tax Act 1963 Gift Tax Act 1963 Capital Gains Tax Bangladesh Act. A.H. Shaha Dutullah: Income Tax Nurunavi: Income Tax LAW 212: Public International Law

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Origin, Nature and Development of International Law, Theories as to Basis of International Law, Law of Nature, Positivism, Sanctions of non-observance of International Law. The Sources of International Law: Formal and Material sources of Law, Material sources of international Law, International Treaties and conventions, International Custom as evidence of general practice-accepted as law, General Principles of law recognized by civilized nations, Decisions of Judicial or arbitral Tribunal, Juristic works. Relation between International Law and Municipal law: Theories as to the Relation between International Law and Municipal law, State Practice as to operation of International Law within Municipal Sphere, International Tribunals and the operation of Municipal Law. Basic Principles of International law: Codification and Progressive Development of International Law. The Subjects of International law: States as the principle subjects of International Law, The different kinds of state and non-state entities, Associations and Grouping of States-International Person. Recognition: Recognition of States and Governments, Recognition de jure and de facto, Legal effects of Recognition. Elements of State territory: Modes of Acquisition and losing of State territory, Sovereignty and its limitation over state territory, International Rivers and their legal regions. Law of the Sea: Territorial sea Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental shelf, High Seas and Deep Sea bed. Rights and Duties of States: Jurisdiction, State Responsibility, State Succession-Rights and obligations of Predecessor and Successor States. Diplomatic Envoys and consuls, Special Diplomatic Missions, Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges. Law and Practice as to Treaties: International Dispute: Peaceful and forcible settlement of international disputes-Intervention, War and Neutrality. The United Nations: Organization-its organs, Role of the General Assembly, Security Council and the International Court of Justice in settling international disputes, contribution of the United Nations in the development of International Law. Books Recommended: Openheim: (Leuterpacht Edition) International Law Vol. I & II.

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Starke: An Introduction to International Law (4th Edition). Jan Brownlies: Principles of Public International Law. Schwazenbergey: International Law as applied by International Courts and Tribunals. J.H. Briefly: The Law of Nations D.P. OConnel: International Law Vols. I & II . Fenwick: International Law. Jenks: The Common Law of Mankind. Mac Nau: The Law of Treaties. Briggs: The Law of Nations. Green: International Law through the Cases (4th Edition) LAW 301: Specific Relief and Limitation Act. Specific Relief Act Extent and Scope of Application of the Act, Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property, Suit by Person Disposed, Specific Performance of Contract as a Specific Relief, Contract which can be Specifically Enforced and which cannot be specifically enforced, Persons for Against whom Contracts may be Specifically Enforced, Discretion and Powers of the Court, Rectification of Instrument, Rescission of Contracts, Cancellation of Instrument, Declaratory Decrees as Specific Relief, Preventive Relief, Perceptual Injunctions, Mandatory Injunctions to Perform Negative Agreement. Books Recommended: Specific Relief Act. 1877 (Govt. Publication). Pollick: Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act. Mullah D.F: Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act. Law of Limitation Law of Limitation, Limitation and Prescription, Object, Interpretation and Application of Statute of Limitation, Waiver of Limitation, Limitation of suits, Appeals and Application, Computation of Period of Limitation, Grounds of Exemption from Extension of Period of Limitation and Suspension of Limitation, Acquisition of ownership by possession, Acquisition of easement rights, Limitation in Suits from Recovery of Land, Saving Acknowledgement. Books Recommended

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Limitation Act, 1908. Mulla: Indian Limitation Act. LAW 302: Law of Evidence Law of Evidence: Function of the Law of Evidence Preliminary: Short, Title-extent and commencement of the act. Scheme of the Evidence Act: Relevancy of facts, Facts connected with the facts to be produce. Relevancy of Facts: Facts in issue and Relevant facts connected with the facts to be produce. Statement about the facts to be proved. Decision about the facts to be proved. Opinions of the facts to be proved. Character of the persons who are concerned with the facts to be proved. Mode of Proof: Judicial notice, facts admitted, Proof of facts other than contents of documents. Proof of documents including proof of execution of documents and proof of existence, condition and contents of documents. Production and effect of evidence: Burden of Proof, Presumptions, competence of a witness, Privilege, Examination of witness, Impeachment or confirmation of the credit of a witness, Power of the court in relation to examination witness. Improper Admission on rejection of Evidence. Books Recommended: Nokes: Introduction to the Law of Evidence. Monir: Principle and Digest of the Law Evidence Stphen: Introduction to the Law of Evidence Sarker: Law of Evidence Phipson: Law of Evidence. Cockel: Cases on Evidence. Evidence Act. 1872 (Govt. Publication) LAW 303: Administrative Law Focuses on examining the sources and nature of administrative agency authority and the scope of judicial review of administrative decisions. The constitutional and legislative limitations on agency authority and on judicial review are considered. Special emphasis is placed on the federal Administrative Procedure Act; state analogs may be studied as well.

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Some attention also may be given to the internal functioning of typical state and federal administrative bodies and to the relative importance of various informal influences on agency decision-making, including executive and legislative pressures and desire for consistency. Books Recommended C K Thacker Administrative Law C K Takwani Lectures on Administrative Law I P Massey Administrative Law, EBC, Lucknow, 1985 forwarded by chief Justice P N Bhagwati, Introduction by Dr. Upendra Baxi Garner Administrative Law Christine B Harrington Administrative Law and Politics H W R Wade and C F Forsyth Administrative Law Mahmudul Islam Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Hood Philips Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Hilaire Barnett- Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Barrister Abdul Halim- Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Banglsdesh Perspective, A Comparative Study of Problems of Constitutionalism in Bangladesh M A Fazal Judicial Review of Administrative Action in India, Pakistan & Bangladesh Griffith and Street: Principles of Administrative Law V G Ramchandran: Administrative Law V G Ramchandran: Law of Writs under the constitution Dr. Kamal Siddique- Local Government H K Shaharay- Administrative Law and Tribunals M P Jain - Administrative Law LAW 304: Registration & Public Demand Recovery Act Law of Registration: Definition of Registration: Registrable Documents: Documents of which Registration is Compulsory and Optional, Time of Presentation-Personal to present documents for Registration, Effects of Registration and Non-Registration, Powers and Duties of Registering Officers. Books Recommended: D.F. Mullah: Indian Registration Act.

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PDR ACT Definition-Filling, Service and Effects of Certificates and Hearing of Objections, Execution of Certificates, Attachment, Sale, Setting a Side Sale, Reference to Civil Court. Appeal, Revision and Review. Books Recommended: D L R: Public Demand and Recovery Act, Dhaka, 1992 Sultan Ahmed: the Public Demands Recovery Act, Anupam Gyan Bhandar, Dhaka, 1991 S C Sarkar: Public Demads Recovery Act, Calcutta, 1981 Abdul Matin, The Public Demands Recovery Act, 1913, Dhaka, 1990 LAW 305: Law of Civil Procedure (Part-I) Introduction to the Law of Civil Procedure, Important definitions, Suit of a civil nature, Jurisdiction of Civil Courts, Res subjudice, Res judicata, place of suing, Institution of suit, Pleadings: Meaning, Object, General Rules, Amendment of Pleading; Plaint : Meaning, Particulars, admission, return and rejection of plaint; Issue and service of summons; Written statement; Set-off and counter claim; Parties to a suit; Legal Representative; Inherent power of courts; Interim Orders: Commission, Arrest before judgment, Attachment before judgment, Temporary Injunctions, Interlocutory Order, Receiver, Security of costs; Withdrawal and compromise of suits; Suit in Particular cases: Suits by or against Government, Suits by aliens and by or against foreign Rulers, Ambassador and Envoys, Inter-pleader Suit, Pauper suit, Suits involving constitutional law, Suits relating to public matters, Supplemental Proceedings, Transfer of civil suits. Books Recommended D. F. Mulla, Code of Civil Procedure C.K.Thakkar, Code of Civil Procedure M.P.Tandon, Code of Civil Procedure Government publication, The Civil Procedure Code, 1908 LAW 306: Law of Criminal Procedure (Part-I) Introduction: Object of the Law of Criminal Procedure, Scheme of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Definition of some key terms, Jurisdiction and Powers of Criminal Courts.

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Information and Investigation: Duty to give information, Information in cognizable and noncognizable cases, Powers of the Police to Investigate, Procedure for Investigation, Recording of Statement and Confession, Procedure when investigation cannot be completed within Twentyfour hours, Procedure on Completion of Investigation Arrest- Meaning and method of arrest, provisions regarding arrest; Bail- Meaning and provisions regarding bail; Bond of accused and sureties; Processes to Compel Appearance: Summons, Warrant, Proclamation and Attachment, Production of Documents and other things, Search and Seizure Proceedings before Magistrates: Cognizance and initiation of proceeding before Magistrate, Complaints to Magistrate and commencement of proceedings Transfer of cases: Appellate Divisions power to transfer cases, High Court Divisions power to transfer cases, Sessions Judges power to transfer cases, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Chief Judicial Magistrate or District Magistrates power to withdraw or refer cases Preventive and Precautionary Measures: Preventive action of the police, Security for keeping the peace on conviction, Security for keeping the peace in other cases, Security for good behaviour, Proceedings in all cases subsequent to order to furnish security, Dispersal of unlawful assemblies, Removal of public nuisances, Disputes as to immovable property Books Recommended: Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of Criminal Procedure Shawkat Mahmood, The Code of Criminal Procedure Ratan Lal and Dhiraj Lal, Criminal Procedure Code LAW 307: General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes The General Clauses Act, 1897: Objective of the Act, General definition, Application of certain definitions to all Bangladesh laws, General rules of construction, Powers and functionaries, provisions as to orders, rules, etc. made under enactment, Miscellaneous provisions. Interpretation of Statutes: Definition of statutes, Forms and types of statutes, Difference between statutes and other laws, Interpretation and construction, approach to interpretation Necessity of interpretation, maxims of interpretation-types of interpretation- historical, grammatical, teleological, jurisprudential, purposive, sociological, rules of interpretation- golden rules and mischief rules, working papers- Comparison between interpretation of statutes, interpretation of

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constitution and interpretation of international treaties, some examples of interpretation of statutes from case laws. Books recommended: N S Bindra General Clause Act Vidya Dhar Mahajan General Clause Act P St. J Langan Maxwell on Interpretation of Statutes N S Bindra Interpretation of Statutes V D Mahajan Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Vepa P Sarathi Interpretation of Statutes, 4th Edition 2003 Francic Bennion, Statutory Interpretation, 2nd Edition The General Clauses Act, 1897 Sh. Shaukat Mahmood and Sh. Nadeem Shaukat Principles of Interpretation of Statutes with General Clauses Act 1897

LAW 308: Law of Crimes Law of Crime: The special criminal Law. Crime and Civil Injuries, Guilty Mind, Ground of Exemption from Criminal Responsibility, Joint Liability and Abutment Attempt. Punishment: Its Objects and Limits. The most important offenses Against the State and other Public Interests, Offenses Affecting the Human Body, Offenses Against the Property and other Interests of the Individual. Crimes and punishments under penale code. Books Recommended: L. Kabir: Penal Code. Stephen: Commentaries on the Law of Indian Penal Code, 1960. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal Thakore: Indian Penal Code. Fitzgerald: Principles of Criminal Law. Glanville Williams: Criminal Law.

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LAW 309: Law of Criminal Procedure (Part II) Charge: Meaning, Object, Content of charge, Effect of error, Alteration in charge and proceeding thereafter, Joinder of Charges, Charge of one offence but conviction of another Trial: Trial of cases by Magistrates, Summary Trial, Trial before Courts of Sessions Judges General provision as to Enquiries and Trial: Role of Public Prosecutor in trials, Tender of pardon to accomplice, Compounding offences, Time for disposal of cases, Right to defense by advocate, Competency of accused to be witness, Accused not understanding proceedings, Power to examine the accused, Manner of recording the examination of accused, Influence to induce disclosure, Power to examine witness, Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings, Local inspection, Detention of offenders attending the court, Evidence in presence of the accused, Manner of recording evidence, Evidence recorded by different Judges or Magistrates, Trial in absentia, Previous acquittals or convictions, Commission for examination of witnesses, special rules of evidence Judgment, Execution and Other connected Matters: Meaning and mode of delivering judgment, Contents of judgment and other provisions; Execution of sentence, Suspension, Remission and Commutation of Sentences, Appeal and Revision Special proceedings: Proceedings in case of lunatic, Offences affecting administration of justice, Direction of the nature of administration of a habeas corpus Miscellaneous: Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn, Delivery of persons liable to be tried by court-martial, power of the Supreme Court to make rules, personal interest of a Judge or Magistrate, practicing advocate cannot be a Magistrate, ar to purchase or bid for property by a public servant, Offence of rape by husband, Inherent powers of the High Court Division Books Recommended: Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of Criminal Procedure Shawkat Mahmood, The Code of Criminal Procedure Ratan Lal and Dhiraj Lal, Criminal Procedure Code

LAW 310: Law of Civil Procedure (Part-II) Appearance and Non-appearance of parties; First hearing; Discovery, Inspection and Production of documents; Trial; Judgment: Definition, Essentials, Pronouncement, Contents and Alteration; Decree: Definition, Essentials, Types, Drawing up of a Decree, Contents and Decree in particular

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cases, Interest, Costs; Appeal: Appeals from original decree, Appeals from appellate decree, General provisions relating to appeals, procedure on admission of appeal, procedure on hearing, judgment on appeal, appeals to the Appellate Division; Reference to High Court Division; Review and Revision; Execution: Meaning, nature and scope, application for execution, stay of execution, mode of execution, arrest and detention, attachment of property, sale and delivery of property; Books Recommended D. F. Mulla, Code of Civil Procedure C.K.Thakkar, Code of Civil Procedure M.P.Tandon, Code of Civil Procedure Government publication, The Civil Procedure Code, 1908

LAW 311: Intellectual property Law The concept of Intellectual Property; Copy Right: Origin and development of Copyright Law; Rights protected by copy right; Copyright infringement, remedies; Industrial Property; Patent and duration of patent, other kinds of patents. infringement and, Remedies; Trade Marks: Definition of trademarks, functions of trademarks; Acquisition of trademark rights, Infringement of trademarks; Industrial design; Role and contribution of intellectual property; International co-operation in intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization; Paris Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property, and other conventions; Intellectual property litigation; New development in intellectual property; Computer programs, integrated circuits, reprography, broadcasting innovations. Books Recommended: Law of Intellectual Property by P. Narayan Law of Intellectual Property by Utshell WIPO Publications LAW 312: Land Laws of Bangladesh History of Land Laws: Grant of Dewani-The Bengal Zemindars, their growth and incidents; Law relating to Permanent Settlement-main idea of Lord Cronwallis-defects of this Regulationabolition of Permanent Settlement-reasons. Nature and Definition of Benami Transaction, Texts

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of Benami Transactions, Benami Transaction, Limitations of Benami Transaction, Benami Transaction and doctrine of Advancement. Revenue Law: Law relating to revenue-free lands-origin of revenue free grants-policy of the East India Company in this respect. Law relating to under tenures-Patni taluks-their incidents. Law relating to sale of tenures for arrears of revenue-short history of the law; sale notification, notice, appeals regarding sale-setting aside of sale-powers of the Civil courts. Law relating to Alluvion and Diluvion-ownership of new charts or islands-Reformation in situfishery rights. Law Relating to Landlords and Tenants: Short history of Tenancy Laws-extent and applicationclasses of tenants to rent sale for arrears-setting aside sale. Law relating to abolition of zemindary system: acquisition of all rent receiving interest by the State: Definitions who is not a rent-receiver; Special provisions for the acquisition of interests of certain rent-receivers-special provisions regarding lands held in Lie of service; Preparation of record of rights-assessment of compensation; Provisions relating to arrears of revenue, rent and ceases; Incidents holdings of raiyats, and transfer, purchase and acquisition of lands: provisions as to enhancement and reduction of rent; ammulgamation, sub-division and consolidation of holdings: Maintenance of the record of rights; Jurisdiction-appeal, Revision and Review. Law relating to Non-agricultural Tenancy: Definitions-classes of non-agricultural tenant; Incidents of non-agricultural tenancies-under-tenants; provisions as to transfer of non-agricultural lands-Judicial procedure. Regulation I of 1793 the permanent Settlement Regulation VIII of 1973 The Decennia Settlement. Regulation XIX of 1793 The Non-Badshahi Lakhiraj Regulation. Regulation XXXVII of 1973 The Badshahi Lakhiraj Regulation. Regulation VII of 1819 Bengal Patni Tuluk Regulation. Regulation XI of 1825 Bengal Alluvion and Dildvion Regulation. Act. Xr of 1859 Bengal Land Revenue Sales Act. Act. VIII of 1885 Bengal Tenancy Act. State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950 Books Recommended: Mitra: Land Law of East Bengal. B.B. Mitra: Laws of Prescription and Easements.

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U. N. Mitra: Laws of Prescription and Easements. Field: Introduction to Bengal Regulations (Regulation Portion) L. Kabir: Land Laws (Vols. I, II & III) Bengal Tenancy Act: ( Act of VIII of 1881) Government publication with amendment up to dat. M.K. Rakshit: E.B. State Acquisition & Tenancy act. Vols. I, II & III. L. Kabir: Rights and Liabilities of the Raiyats under the Bengal Tenancy Act. 1885 and the State Acquisition Act LAW 401: Human Rights Law Human rights: Conceptual background, origin and development; Human rights and fundamental rights; Different generations of human rights: First generation, second generation and third generation of rights; International human rights instruments: United Nations Charter; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966; International Convenient on Economic, Social Cultural Rights, 1966; Regional human rights instruments, European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; European Social Charter; American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man; American Convention of Human Rights; African Charter on Human and People's Rights; Special human rights instruments: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination on Women (CEDAW); Child Rights Convention (CRC); Vienna Declaration; Human rights in armed conflict; Human rights situation in Bangladesh: Women, children, media, police, environment, minority, indigenous people etc.; Human rights and Development. Books Recommended: Basic Documents on Human Rights by Brownlie (London: Clarendon Press, 1971). International Protection of Human Rights by M. Ganji (Geneva: E Droz, 1962). The New Politics of Human Rights by J, A, Joyce (London: Momillan, 1978). International Law and Human Rights by H. Lauterpacht (London: Garland Pub. Inc. 1973). International Concern with Hum-an Rights by M. Mosiowitz (New York: Ocearn, 1974). Human Rights: Thirty Years after Universal Declaration by (Edited) B Ramcharan (London: Nijhlff, 1979). Human Rights and World Orders by Abdul Aziz Said (edited) (New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970). The International Law of Human Rights by Puaul S Siegharts by (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988).

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Human Rights Issues and International Law by M. Zamir. International Human Rights in a Nutshell, 1998 by Thomas Buergenthal LAW 402: Environmental Law General Issues: Origin of environmental movement historical background of the development of modern idea of international environmentalism current international environmental issues, theoretical issues and philosophical underpinnings of environmentalism, reasons for the development of environmental law. International environmental legal Issues: International environmental law definition nature scope and sources of international environmental laws, traditional international law sources like convention, treaties, customs, decisions of the international court of justice, soft law sources like declarations, non legally finding principles etc., the nature of international environmental problems, Principles of international environmental law, the scope for the development of new international environmental law sources. International Developments: Stocklom Declaration of 1972 its contents legal principles its importance and effects in the development of international environmental laws- Brundtland Commission Repost world commission on environment and development issue of sustainable development. Declaration of the Hague United Nation Conference of Environment and Development (UNCED) Rio Declaration and other UNCED texts, Agenda 21- Principles for a Global consensus on the management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of all types of forest, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change 1992, the importance of these instruments and their effects in the development of international environmental laws, Kayto Protocol and its importance for environment. Montreal Protocol 1987, Vienna convention in the perfection of the Ozone Layer 1990. Global and Regional Organization for Environment: Role of UNO General Assembly, United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) its organization- function activities in the development of international environmental law United

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Yearbook of International Environmental Law Volumes: 1, 2, 3, 4 etc. Herald Hofmann, edition: Basic Documents of International Environmental Law, Vol. 1, 2 & 3, Graham & Trotman, 1992. W. Lang, H. Nehold and K. Zemanek (cds): Environmental Protection and International Law, 1990. David Freestone; The Road From Rio: International Environmental KLaw after the Earth Summit, the University of Hull Press, 1993. A. Atiq Rahman, Raana Haider, Eirik G. Janses (ed): Environment and Development in Bangladesh, Vol. 1 & 2. University Press Limited, 1994. Mohiuddin Farooque & S Rizwana Hasan: Law Regulating Environment in Bangladesh Mohiuddin Farooque: Law and Custom on Forests in Bangladesh, Issues & Remedies Mohiuddin Farooque: Regulatory Regime on Inland Fisheries in Bangladesh B C A S: Guide to the Environmental Conversation Act, 1995 & Rules, 1997 A R Masud: the Fish Law, Anupam, Dhaka, 2003 Aliuzzaman Chowdhury: The Forest Laws of Bangladesh IUCN-Bangladesh: Natural Resources Conversation Strategy A Atiq Rahman: Environment and Poverty, B C A S, 1998, Dhaka Jona Razzaque: Public Interest Environmental Litigation in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Kluwer Law Publication, 2004

LAW 403: Criminology Criminology and Criminal Law, Perspectives and methods in Criminology, Physical, Physiological and Racial factors and crime, psychological theories of criminal behavior, social and religious institutions of crime, Causes of crime-viewing the problem as a whole,Theories of Punishment. The Control of Crime The Control of Crime: The nature of punishment and the Penal system, the treatment of criminals-Borstal, the Approved schools probation, detention before trial, parole, The Juvenile Court, Prison training, Prevention of Crime and delinquency. Books Recommended: Howard Jones: Crime and the Penal system.

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Sutherland and Cressey: Principles of Criminology Donald R. Taft: Criminology. Winfred A. Elkin: The English Penal System. W.C. Reckless: The Crime Problem. G.B. Vold: Theoretical Criminology. Korn and Recorkle: Criminology and Penology. W. evinvb Dwb Lvb - Aciva wevb LAW 404: International Trade Law Introduction: basic idea about international trade; International trade term; INCO Terms in the Law of International Trade International Sale Contract: Nature of goods; Property and title, Possession and Delivery; Risk and Frustration; Contents of Contract; Performance and Remedies; CIF Contract - obligation of the seller, duties of the buyer & duties of the seller; FOB Contract duties and obligation of the parties; AFS Contract; Other forms of contract in international trade; UN Convention on Contract for the International Sale of Goods -1980 Financing of International Trade: Bill of exchange, documentary bills, documentary credits, standby credits, performance bond and guarantees, export credit guarantee, other methods of financing; Transnational credit agreement; Letter of credit - issuing bank and corresponding Bank; Contemporary issues in the area of international banking and finance law. Carriage of Goods by Sea: Brussels Convention 1924 (Hague Rules), Brussels Rules (Visby Rules), UN Convention 1978 (Hamburg Rules), Bill of Lading Types and functions Charter party Essential Terms & Conditions, General carriage and Charter Party. Insurance against contract in international trade: Formulation of Marine Insurance Contract Insurable interest Losses GATT / WTO: Globalization of International Trade, Conflict of Laws, Dispute Settlement Mechanism of WTO Arbitration: Theory and Institutional Structure of Arbitrations, Mechanism for sitting International Trade disputes problem of Sovereign Immunity and enforcement of Awards. Books Recommended: Avtar Singh, Law of Carriage Carver, Carriage by Sea

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LAW 405: Alternative Dispute Resolution Client Counseling: Factual investigation; client interviewing, listing and observing, (Section 126 of Evidence Act, 1872), Interview checklist, client interviewing form; Reading of cases, finding law opinion, common forms and negotiation techniques. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Meaning and importance of alternative dispute resolution, method of alternative dispute resolution, qualifications of an ideal mediator, distinction between judicial system and ADR, the provisions of ADR under the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal procedure, The Artha Rin Adalat Ain. Arbitration: Meaning and nature of arbitration, comparison among and between the judicial proceedings, arbitration proceedings and ADR proceedings, composition and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals, making of arbitral award and enforcement of arbitral award, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, settings aside an award, when arbitration superseded by the court, appeal. Professional Ethics The nature and need of the legal profession, the legal profession as distinguished from business, history of legal profession in the sub-continent, Unified Bar in the independent Bangladesh, conditions of enrollment of advocate: subordinate courts advocate, public prosecutor(PP), Government Pleader(GP), High Court Divisions Advocate, Appellate Divisions advocate, Advocate-on-record, Senior Advocate, Attorney General of Bangladesh, importance of legal ethics, canons of professional conduct and etiquette: Duties and responsibilities towards other

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LAW 406: Maritime and Shipping Law Bill of Lading; Charter Parties, Arrest of ships and marine injunction; Contract of infringement, differences between Bill of Lading and Charter -party, Right of stoppage in transit, duties of a carrier by sea; liabilities of a carrier by sea, ship owners lien; Admiralty practice and arrest of ships; International ship management; Introduction to International Safety Management (ISM Code) and implication the Code. Protection and Indemnity (P & I) Insurance; Cargo Claims; Documentation and procedures for recovery of damages from carriers; Marine insurance policy, insurable in warranties; voyage, deviation and change of voyage, perils, losses and kinds of losses, particular average, general average, salvage; Relevant Laws: Bill of Lading Act 1856. Marine Insurance Act 1925 LAW 407: Media and Information Technology Law Concept and importance, Globalization and MIT, ICT; media information technology laws in Bangladesh- its future and application, the characteristics of cyber space and the process which influence law making, customary laws on cyber space, dispute resolution in cyber space, liability in cyber space, developing legal system and good moral for the internet, intellectual property rights in digital information, on line banking and e-commerce. Cyber Space and life in the information age: General introduction to the course and a brief exploration of the societal Impact of the information technology revolution.

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Cyber Lawyers and legal profession: The impact of information technology upon the legal profession. Cyber Crimes: The darker side of cyber space- the contours of cyber crime-comparing cyber crime with traditional crimes- the cyber policy. Cyber properties: Intellectual properties in cyber space- the growing importance of ideas as valuable property-exploitation-protection-enrichment. Cyber constitutionalism: the constitutional implications of cyber space Cyber governance: policing and regulating the internet. Cyber Privacy: privacy issues relating to the internet. Cyber Conflicts: defamation in cyber space. Books Recommended: Akdeniz, Y, Walker, C.P. Wall, D.S. eds(2000): The Internet Law and Society Bainbridge,D.(1996): Introduction to Computer Law Boyle,J.(1996): Shamans, Software and Spleens: Law and the construction of the information society Carr. I. and Williams,K, (eds) (1994): Computers and Law Wall, D.S. (ed) (2001): Crime and the Internet. ICT Policy of Bangladesh Govt. publication. Indian Cyber Space Law The Law of Cyber Space- UNESCO.

LAW 408: Private International Law: Introductory Chapter: Meaning of private international law, Scope of private international law, Unification of private international law, Origin and Development of private international law, Doctrines of private international law. Domicile: Meaning of domicile, Different kinds of domicile, Animus manendi. Marriage: Definition of marriage, the essential validity of a marriage. Legitimating and Adoption: Definition of legitimacy and legitimating, differences between legitimating and legitimacy, adoption. Contract: Definition of contract, essential validity of contract.

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Theories of classification and Renvoi: different theories and problem of theories. Theories of renvoi, Foreign judgment and foreign law: recognition and enforcement of foreign judgment. the limits of application of foreign law. Foreign Succession Books recommendation: Private international law by A.M.Chouddhury Private international law by C.Veena LAW 409: Moot Court & Debating: Civil and Criminal Litigation, advocacy training on case law, debating on contemporary issue, oral presentation. LAW 410: Trial and Advocacy Training Civil Choice of Forum, Drafting of pleadings: various forms of plaints and written statement, Trial advocacy: skill, opening statement, examination in chief, cross examination, closing argument; Mock trial; Criminal Choice of Forum, Drafting of pleadings: drafting of FIR/complaint and bail petition; Trial advocacy: skill, opening statement, examination in chief, cross examination, closing argument; Mock trial; Appellate advocacy; External-ship. Appellate advocacy; External-ship; court visit for student.

LAW 411: Legal Drafting & Professional Ethics Civil Law and principles of Drafting and Conveyancing, Distinction between Deeds and other Documents, Sale of Immovable Property: Essentials of a sale, How to Prepare a sale Deed, How to Prepare a contract for sale Deed (Bayna Nama). Mortgage: Essentials of a Mortgage, How to prepare a Mortgage Deed. Lease: Essentials of a lease, How to prepare a Lease Deed. Exchange of Properties: Essentials of a Exchange, How to prepare an Exchange Deed. Gift or Hiba: Essentials of a gift or Hiba, How to prepare a Gift or Hiba Deed. Waqf or Trust: Essentials of a

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Waqf or Trust, How to prepare a Waqf or Trust deed. Will or Wasiyat: Essentials of a Will or Wasiyat, How to prepare a Will Deed or Wasiyat Nama. Power of Attorney: Essential of power of Attorney, How to prepare a power of Attorney. Notice: Different kinds of Notice, How to prepare different kinds of Notice. Criminal FIR, General Diary, Bail Petition, Hajira Petition, Time Petition, Naraji Petition, Memorandum of Appeal, Revision. Petition under Section 241A of the Cr.P.C., Petition of Complaint, drafting under section 561 Cr.P.C., drafting under section 491 Cr.P.C. (detention), drafting under section 526 Cr.P.C., drafting under section 528 Cr.P.C., Books Recommended: N S Bindra: Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman and Interpretation of Deeds Mogha: Law of Pleading, Eastern Law House, 16th Edition, 2002 De souza: Conveyancing, Eastern Law House, 13th Edition, 2004 Murali Monohar: The art of Conveyancing and Pleading, Eastern Law House,2nd Edition, 2004 Hargopal: Indian Draftsman, Guide to Legal Drafting, Universal Pub. Co. 2003. GM. Kothari: Principles & Precedents of the Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman & Interpretation of Deeds & Documents A S Ramchandran Rao: Modern Commercial Draftsman, Eastern Book Co. 1989 M Mirza: Power of Attorney Act, 1882, Lahore Law Times, 2002 Majumder: Law relating to Notices, Eastern Law Housw, 2002 Abbey and Richards: A Practical Approach to Conveyancing, First Indian Reprint, Universial Law Publishing Co. N R Madhava Menon (Ed): The Legal Profession, Bar Council of Indian Trust, new Delhi, 1984 LAW 412: Legal Research Methodology and Effective Writing Context of Legal research, legal language and legal writing methodologies of legal research design and structure of research, reference style, finding sources of legal research structure and interpretation of statutes empirical tools: case studies, questionnaire survey and interviewing sampling and analysis of data, critical and forms of legal reasoning.

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Introduction to Legal Research, Objectives of research, Importance and Scope of Research in Law, Types of Research, Tools and Methodologies of Research, Meaning of research, objectives of research, Process of legal research, Case Law Research, Legislative Research, Observation, Social Survey; Sampling, Questionnaire, Rules of Citation, Report writing. Book Reference: H N Tewari, Legal Research Methodology Indian Law Institute, Legal Research Bonita, Roberts & Linda, Legal Research Guide: Patterns and Practice, Contemporary Legal Education Series Marjorie D Rombauer, Legal Problem Solving Analysis, Research and Writing Myneni, Legal Research Methodology Jacobstein, Mersky and Dunn, Fundamentals of Legal Research Kunz and others, The Process of Legal Research Olson, Legal Information: How to Find It, How to Use It Cohen and Olson, Legal Research in a Nutshell C R Kothari, Research Methodology Gretrude Block, Effective Legal Writing Alan L Drowsy, The Little Book on Legal Writing Dr. M Zainul Abedin. A Handbook of Research 2nd ed. 2005 Dhaka. Copyright Daffodil International University http://www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/law/llb.php

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Department of Law Home Message Course Syllabus Admission Opportunities Contact Back to DIU home Back to Syllabus Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Program (Two years Duration)

INTRODUCTION The Department of Law of the University offers Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree for mature students. This program is designed for individuals who have already obtained their first graduation degree (either with honors or not) in any discipline other than law. This program is relatively less time consuming and inexpensive in comparison to LLB Honors program. The objective of LLB program is to provide legal education to individuals who cherish desire to develop their skill, understanding and expertise in law. Particularly, LLB program is designed to accommodate professionals who may be pre-occupied with their work and other activities during the day-time hours and can only attend classes in the evenings. Hence, the classes and teachings of this Program will be conducted only in the evenings and offers the flexibility of completing the required course credits within a span of two to four years. DURATION OF BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) PROGRAM Duration of Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program is two academic years (six semesters). It is divided into two parts as follows: Part I : LL.B Preliminary Part II: LL.B Final

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Duration of each of the two parts (LLB Preliminary and Final) is one academic year (three semesters). If any student fails to complete any part (either LLB Preliminary or LLB Final) within one academic year, he or she will get the opportunity to complete the course with the next batch. However, both the parts, LLB Preliminary and Final, must be completed within four years time. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program should have at least graduation degree from any recognized university. ADMISSION PROCESS Students will be selected on the basis of past academic records and performance in admission test. Applicants finally accepted for the program will be notified of acceptance and registration within specific date. They will have to produce original certificate/ testimonials and mark sheets/transcripts for all examinations passed at the time of admission. Candidates who have completed the above formalities will have to pay the requisite admission and other fees for enrollment. GRADUATION To obtain Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree a student will have to complete all 60 credits with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. If any student fails in any course he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester. COURSES OFFERED AND CREDIT HOURS DISTRIBUTION Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program consists of 20 courses for six semesters and each course carries 03 credits.

Part I: LLB Preliminary First Year First Semester Course Code Course Title

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Total Credit 9.00

First Year Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Hours LAW 504 Hindu Law & Roman Law 3.00 LAW 505 Law of Contract & Torts 3.00 LAW 506 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh, UK & USA

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Total Credit 9.00

First Year Third Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Hours LAW 507 Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh 3.00 LAW 508 Labor Law of Bangladesh 3.00 LAW 509 Equity, Trust & Specific Relief Act. 3.00

Total Credit 9.00

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Total Credit 9.00

Second Year Second Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Hours LAW 604 Public International Law 3.00 LAW 605 Administrative Law 3.00

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Total Credit 12.00

Second Year Third Semester Course Code Course Title Credit Hours LAW 608 Law of Civil Procedure 3.00 LAW 609 Law of Crimes 3.00 LAW 610 Law of Criminal Procedure 3.00 LAW 611 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting 3.00

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COURSE DETAILS LAW 501: Jurisprudence Definition, Nature, Scope and Utility of the Study of Jurisprudence, Schools of Jurisprudence; Naturalist, Positivist, Analytical, Realist, Historical, Sociological and Feminist, Definition of law, kinds of law, sources of law, administration of justice, civil and criminal justice, Theories of punishment, Substantive and Adjective Law, Analysis of Legal Concepts, Rights, Duties, Property, Possession, Ownership, Liability, Obligation, Persons and Title. Books Recommended Salmond, Jurisprudence G. W. Paton, A Textbook of Jurisprudence P.J. Fitzgerald, Salmond on Jurisprudence V. D. Mahajon, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory N.V. Paranjapee, Jurisprudence Hamiduddin Khan, Jurisprudence LAW 502: Muslim Law Pre-Islamic Arabian Customs and their influence on Islamic Law, Concept of Law in Islamic Jurisprudence, Meaning of Sharia, Sources of Muslim Law, Different Schools of Muslim law and Reasons for their development, Introduction and Application of Muslim Law under British rule in India, Statutory Reforms Laws relating to Marriage, Dower, Divorce, Guardianship, Maintenance, Legitimacy and Paternity, Wakf, Pre-emption, Gift, Will and Marz-Ul-Maut, Administration of estate of a deceased Muslim, and Inheritance under Hanafi and Shia School.

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Books Recommended Baillie, Digest of Muhammadan Law Abdur Rahim, Muhammadan Jurisprudence A. A. A. Fyzee, Outlines of Mohammedan Law B. R. Verma, Islamic Law: Being a Commentary on Mohamedan Law D. F. Mulla, Principles of Mohammadan Law F. B. Tyabji, Principles of Muhammadan Law Tahir Mahmood, Muslim Personal Law: The Muslim Law of India

LAW 503: Legal History (1757-1947) Judicial System of India during the Hindu and Muslim periods, Early Administration of Justice in Bombay, Madras & Calcutta, Mayor Courts and the Courts of Request in Presidency Towns, Inauguration of the Adalat System in Bengal, Regulating Act 1773 and Supreme Court at Calcutta, Role of Cornwallis in Judicial reforms, Progress of Judicial Reforms (1793-1833), Establishment of High Courts in India, Privy Council, Federal Court. Books recommended M P Jain, Outlines of Indian Legal History V D Kulshreshtha, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History J K Mittal, Indian Legal History Abdul Hamid, A Chronicle of British Indian Legal History Harihar Prasad Dubey, A Short History of the Judicial Systems of India and Some Foreign Countries Wahed Husain, Administration of Justice during the Muslim Rule in India.

LAW 504: Hindu Law & Roman Law Group A (Hindu Law) 60 Marks Hindu Law: Nature and application of Hindu Law, Sources of Hindu Law, Schools of Hindu Law, Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools, their fundamental differences, Laws relating to Inheritance, Marriage, Sonship, Adoption, Will, Debts and Partition.

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Joint Family System: Position of Karta of the Joint Family, his rights and obligations, Maintenance, Stridhana and Womens Estate, Inheritance of Stridhana, Religious and Charitable Endowments, Need for Reforms of Hindu Law in Bangladesh. Group A (Roman law) 40 Marks Importance of the Study of Roman Law, History of Roman Law, Law of Persons, Law of things, Law of Succession, Law of Obligation, Outlines of Procedure. Books Recommended Hindu Law D. F. Mulla, Principles of Hindu Law M.K. Rakshit, Principles of Hindu Law H.L. Chakravarty, Elements of Hindu Law Tahir Mahmood, Hindu Law Roman Law R.W. Lee, Elements of Roman Law W.A. Hunter, Introduction to the Study of Roman Law Lutful Kabir, Roman Law

LAW 505: Law of Contract and Tort Group A (Law of Contract) 50 Marks Definition and Meaning of Contract, Making of an agreement: Offer and acceptance, Promise, Essentials of Valid Contract, Valid, Void and Voidable Contracts, Capacity of Parties-contract by minor, Free Consent in a contract- its meaning and implication; Coercion, Undue influences, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Mistake, Consideration-Legality of Consideration, Legality of the Object of a Contract, Contingent Contracts and Wagering Contracts, Quasi-Contracts, Termination of Contract, Remedies for Breach of Contract, Some specific classes of contractIndemnity and Guarantee, Bailment, Agency. Group A (Law of Torts) 50 Marks

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Definition and Nature of Tort, Conditions, Liability, Absolute Liability, Mens rea, Negligence, Exemptions, Immunities, Joint Wrongdoers, Vicarious Liability, Devolutions of Right and Liability, Trespass, dispossession, Nuisance, Injuries to Servitudes, Conversion and other Injuries to Chattels. Injuries to persons, Injuries to domestic relations, Defamation Intimidation, Deceit and Injurious Falsehood, Liability for Dangerous Property, Wrongful Process of Law, Wrongful Confinement and Malicious Prosecution, Remedies in Tort: Specific Restitution, Injunction, Damages. Books Recommended Law of Contract D.F. Mulla, Indian Contract Act and Specific Relief Act Sir Frederic Pollock, Law of Contract S. F. Pollock, Principles of Contract S. W. Anson, Indian Contract Act Law of Tort Salmond, Law of Tort P.H. Winfield, Text book or the Law of Tort H. Street, Law of Tort B. M. Gandhi, The Law of Torts Durga Das Basu, The Law of Torts

LAW 506: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh, UK & USA Group A (Constitutional Law of Bangladesh) 60 Marks Historical Background of the Constitution of Bangladesh, Experiment in Representative Government under the Government of India Act 1919 and Government of India Act 1935, Indian Independence Act 1947, Constitutional Issues and Tension between Two Wings of Pakistan, Six Points Program and Emergence of Bangladesh, Proclamation of Independence, Provisional constitution Order 1972, Constitution of Bangladesh 1972, Fundamental Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights.

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The President and his powers and functions, Prime Minister and the Cabinet, Council of Ministers. The Legislature- Composition and Functions of Parliament, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament, Legislative and Financial procedure, Delegated Legislation, Ordinances. The Judiciary- Organization, Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions, Superintendence and Control over Subordinate Courts, Independence of Judiciary, Administrative tribunals. Elections- Establishment and Functions of Election Commission-Validity of Election and the Laws relating to Election. The Services of Bangladesh - Establishment of Public Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission and their functions. Proclamation of Emergency and Amendment of the Constitution. Group B (Constitutional Law of UK)-20 Marks Sources and features of English Constitution, Convention of the Constitution, Parliamentary Sovereignty; Monarchy Royal Prerogative; Cabinet and Prime Minister- Ministerial Responsibility; Constitutional Position of the Judiciary, Rule of Law and the Rights and Liberties of the Subjects.

Group B (Constitutional Law of USA)-20 Marks Features of the Constitution of USA, The Congress- Senate and House of Representative; President of USA; Judiciary; Separation of Powers and the Principles of Checks and Balances; Judicial Review. Books Recommended A.V. Dicey, Law of the Constitution Hood Philips, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Leading Cases in Constitutional Law Hood Philips, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Wilioughby, The Constitutional Law of United States V. D. Mahajan, Constitutional Law of India G. W. Choudhury, Constitutional Development of Pakistan A. Gledhill, Pakistan: the Development of its Laws and Constitution

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LAW 507: Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh Income Tax Ordinance 1984: Definition: Income and Exemptions, Assesses, Types and Status, Tax Authority, Appeals, Revision and Reference, Assessment procedure, Recovery of Taxes, Refund and Penalties, Assessment of Non-Succession of Business; Changes in the constitution of firm, Provisions regarding certain classes of provident and superannuation Funds. Value Added Tax: Important terms, Taxable goods and services, VAT Authorities, Determination of VAT, method and time for VAT payment, Turnover tax and supplementary duty, Registration under VAT and VAT return. Customs Act: Brief Introduction to Customs Act 1969, Statutory definitions, customs procedure, customs authorities, Prohibited goods, goods dutiable, Exemptions from customs duty, Valuation procedure, date for determination of value and rate of duty, determination of customs duty. Estate Duty Act. 1950: Principles of passage of property of death, Waqf, Provision of Company Valuation, Aggregation into Estate, Deduction and Computation and Principles, Assessment Technique, Refund, Recovery and Penalties. Books Recommended: A.H. Shahadat Ullah, Income Tax: Law and Practice M. Nurunabi, Income Tax Law and Practice S.K. Bala, S.M. Miraj, Bangladesh Taxation Laws with Professional Practice Basic Statutes: Income Tax Ordinance 1984 Value Added Tax Act 1991 Customs Act 1969 Agriculture Income Tax Act 1944 Estate Duty Act 1950

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LAW 508: Labor Law of Bangladesh Conditions of Employment, Classification of Workers, Probation Period, Appointment Letter and Identity Card, Service Book, Work Register, Stoppage of Work, Closure of Establishment, Rights of Laid-off Workers for Compensation, Master Roll of Laidoff Workers, Retrenchment, ReEmployment of Retrenched Workers, Discharge from Service, Misconduct and Punishment, Procedure for Punishment, Provisions regarding Fine, Termination of Employment by the Employer otherwise than by Dismissal, Termination of Employment by Employee, Retirement of a Worker, Provident Fund, Final Dues of Worker, Certificate of Fitness, Power to require Medical Examination, Maternity Welfare Facilities, Provisions regarding Health and Hygiene, Provisions regarding Safety, Welfare Measures, Working Hours, Leave and Holidays, Wages and its Payment, Wage Board, Compensation for Accident, Trade Unions and Industrial Relations, Settlement and Termination of Industrial Dispute, Strike and Lock Out, Labor Court And Labor Appellate Tribunal, Workers Participation in Companies Profits, Safety and Control of Employment of Dock Workers, Provident Fund, Offences, Penalties and Procedure. Books Recommended: Friedman, The Modern Law of Employment Croren & Grine, Labour law Nirmolendu Dhar, Labour Law Abdul Halim and Masum Saifur Rahman, Bangladesh Labour Code Basic Statute: Bangladesh Labour Act 2006

LAW 509: Equity, Trust and Specific Relief Act Group A (Equity) - 30 Marks Common Law Origin and Development of Equity, Nature and Definition of Equity: Courts of Equity: Composition Powers and Functions of the Courts of Equity, Application of Equity Jurisdiction in Bangladesh; Relation between Law and Equity: Equitable Estate and its Relation

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to Legal Estate; Maxims of Equity; Equitable Remedies: Specific Performance, Injunction and Receiver. Group B (Law of Trust) - 30 Marks Nature and Definition of Trust, Origin and Development of Trust, Classification of Trust, Creation of Trusts, Appointment, Removal, Rights, Powers, Functions, Duties, Liabilities and Disabilities of Trustees, Remedies for Breach of Trusts, Limitation, Rights and Liabilities of the Beneficiaries, Determination of Trust and trusteeship. Group C (Specific Relief Act) - 40 Marks Extent and Scope of Application of the Specific Relief Act 1877, Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property, Suit by Person Disposed, Specific Performance of Contract as a Specific Relief, Contract which can be Specifically Enforced and which cannot be specifically enforced, Persons for and Against whom Contracts may be Specifically Enforced, Discretion and Powers of the Court, Rectification of Instrument, Rescission of Contracts, Cancellation of Instrument, Declaratory Decrees as Specific Relief, Preventive Relief, Temporary and Perpetual Injunctions, Mandatory Injunction. Books Recommended Snell, Law of Equity Halsbury, Principles of Equity G.W. Keeton, Introduction of Equity G.W. Keeton, Law of Trust Sardar Iqbal Khan, Law of Trust Shaukat Mahmood, The Specific Relief Act B. M. Gandhi, Equity, Trust and Specific Relief Act D.L.R., Specific Relief Act 1877

LAW 601: Law of Transfer of Property & Registration Group A (Law of Transfer of Property) 80 Marks

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Definition, Object and Extent of Applicability, Transfer of Property Inter Vivos, Classification of Property, General Rules Governing the Transfer of Movable and Immovable Property, Definition of Transfer of Property, What cannot be Transferred, Valid and invalid Conditions and Limitations on Transfer, Transfer to Unborn Person, Vested Interest and Contingent Interest, Condition Precedent and Condition Subsequent, Election, Apportionment, General Rules Governing Transfer of Immovable Transfer By Ostensible Owner, Transfers By Unauthorized Person who subsequently acquires interest, Transfer by Co-owners of share in Common Property, Priority of Rights created by Transfers, Rent Bona fide paid to holder under defective title, Improvements made by holder under defective title, Lis Pendens, Fraudulent Transfer, Part Performance, Sales of Immovable Property, Mortgages of Immovable Property, Charges, Lease of Immovable Property, Exchange, Gift, Transfer of Actionable Claim. Group B (Law of Registration) 20 Marks Definition of Registration, Registerable Documents, Documents of which Registration is Compulsory and Optional, Time of Presentation, Effects of Registration and Non-Registration, Powers and Duties of Registering Officers Books Recommended: D.F Mulla, Transfer of Property Act B.B. Mitra, Transfer of Property Act H.S. Gour, The Law of Transfer S.K. Ghosal, Law of Transfer of Property Dhaka Law Report, Transfer of Property Act D.F. Mullah: Indian Registration Act. DLR, The Registration Act Basic Statute: Transfer of Property Act 1882 Registration Act 1908

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Group A (S.A.T. Act 1950) 60 Marks Short History of Tenancy Laws, State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950, Special provisions for the Acquisition of the Interests of certain Rent-receivers, Special provisions regarding lands held in Lieu of service, Preparation of Record of Rights, Assessment of Compensation, Provisions relating to Arrears of Revenue, Rent and Cesses, Incidents holdings of Raiyats, Transfer, Purchase and Acquisition of lands, Provisions as to Enhancement and Reduction of Rent, Amalgamation, Sub-division and Consolidation of holdings, Maintenance of the Record of Rights, Jurisdiction, Appeal, Revision and Review. Group B (Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act) 20 Marks Definitions and Classes of Non-Agricultural Tenant, Incidents of Non-Agricultural Tenancies, Under-tenants, Provisions as to Transfer of Non-Agricultural lands, Improvements, Judicial Procedure. Group C (Public Demands Recovery Act) 20 marks Definition-Filling, Service and Effects of Certificates and Hearing of Objections, Execution of Certificates, Attachment, Sale, Setting aside a sale, Reference to Civil Court. Appeal, Revision and Review. Books Recommended: Lutful Kabir, Land Laws (Vols. I, II & III) M.K. Rakshit, E.B. State Acquisition & Tenancy Act. Vols. I, II & III. Lutful Kabir, Rights and Liabilities of the Raiyats under the Bengal Tenancy Act. 1885 and the State Acquisition Act M. Hossain, East Bengal Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act 1949 D L R, Public Demands Recovery Act Sultan Ahmed, The Public Demands Recovery Act S C Sarkar, Public Demands Recovery Act Basic Statutes: State Acquisition and Tenancy Act 1950 Non-Agricultural Tenancy Act 1949

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LAW 603: Company Law History of Company Laws, Nature and Constitution of Companies, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Doctrine of Ultra Vires, Raising and Maintenance of Capital, Companys Organs and Officers, Types of Companies, Formation of Companies, Prospectus, Meeting, Investor and Creditors Protection, Directors, Managing Agents, Winding-up. Books Recommended: L.C.B. Gower, Modern Company Law M Zahir, Company and Securities Laws M. Ahammed, Commercial Law Basic Statute: Company Act 1994

LAW 604: Public International Law Origin, Nature and Development of International Law, Theories as to Basis of International Law, Sanctions of non-observance of International Law. Sources of International Law, Relationship between International Law and Municipal law, Codification and Progressive Development of International Law, Subjects of International Law, State Territory, Recognition, State Jurisdiction, State Responsibility, State Succession, Law of the Sea, Diplomatic Envoys and consuls, International Dispute, Intervention, Law of War and Neutrality, and the United Nations and its different organs. Books Recommended: Openheim, International Law Charles G Fenwick, International Law J. G. Starke, An Introduction to International Law M. P. Tandon, Public International Law

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S.K. Kapoor, International Law and Human Rights Leading Cases: 1. Alabama Claims Arbitration (1827) 2. Corfu Channel Case (1949) 3. Luther v Sagor (1921)

LAW 605: Administrative Law Meaning and Nature of Administrative Law, Importance of Administrative Law, Rule of Law and Droit Administratiff, Separation of Powers and Administrative Law, Origin and Growth of Administrative Law in U.K., U.S.A., and South Asian Countries; Legislative Powers of Administration, Delegated Legislation, Limits of Delegated Legislation, Concept of Ultra Vires, Judicial Powers of Administration, Administrative Tribunals, Control of Judicial Power, Exercise of Administrative Discretion and its limits, Control of Administrative Powers and Actions -Judicial Review, Writs and Ombudsman, Public Corporations and Government Control of the Corporations, Decentralization of Administration its aims and objectives, Local Government and Local Self-Government in Bangladesh, Suit against Government Scope and Limitation. Books Recommended: Hood Philips, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law C. K. Thacker, Administrative Law C.K. Takwani, Lectures on Administrative Law I. P. Massey, Administrative Law M. P. Jain, Administrative Law Kamal Siddique, Local Government

LAW 606:Law of Evidence & Limitation Group A (Law of Evidence) -80 marks

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Function of the Law of Evidence, Facts in issue and Relevant facts connected with the facts to be proved, Statement about the facts to be proved, Decision about the facts to be proved, Opinions of the facts to be proved, Character of the persons who are concerned with the facts to be proved, Judicial notice, Facts admitted, Proof of facts other than contents of documents; Proof of documents including proof of execution of documents and proof of existence, Condition and contents of documents, Burden of Proof, Presumptions, Competence of a witness, Privilege, Examination of witness, Impeachment or confirmation of the credit of a witness, Power of the court in relation to examination of witness, Improper Admission or rejection of Evidence. Group B (Law of Limitation) -20 marks Object, Interpretation and Application of the Limitation Act, Waiver of Limitation, Limitation of suits, Appeals and Application, Computation of Period of Limitation, Grounds of Exemption from Extension of Period of Limitation and Suspension of Limitation, Acquisition of Ownership by Possession, Acquisition of Easement Rights, Limitation in Suits from Recovery of Land, Effect of Fraud and Acknowledgement on Limitation Books Recommended: M. Monir, Principle and Digest of the Law of Evidence Stephen, Introduction to the Law of Evidence Sarker, Law of Evidence R. Mitra, Law of Limitation Mulla, Indian Limitation Act DLR, The Limitation Act Basic Statutes: Evidence Act 1872 Limitation Act 190

LAW 607: Commercial Law Law of Sale of Goods: Sale and agreement to sell, Formalities of the Contract of Sale, Subjectmatter of Contract, The Price, Conditions and Warranties, Transfer of Property between seller and

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buyer, Transfer of Title, Delivery of Goods, Right and Lien of unpaid seller against the goods, Stoppage in Transit, Remedial Measures. Law of Partnership: Definition and Nature of Partnership, Formation of Partnership, Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Partners, Dissolution of Partnership Law of Insurance: Nature and Principles of Insurance, Fundamental Principles, Premium Policy, Re-insurance, Double insurance, Marine Insurance, Fire Insurance, Life Insurance Law of Negotiable Instruments: Definition, Characteristics and Types of Negotiable Instruments, Promissory Notes, Bills and Cheques, Special Provisions Relating to Cheques, Parties to Negotiable Instruments, Presentation of Negotiable Instruments, Dishonor and Discharge of Negotiable Instruments Law of Insolvency: Principles and Objects of the Insolvency Law, Procedure of Insolvency, Property and Debts of Insolvent, Discharge of Insolvent Law of Carriage: Contract of carriage, Classification of carriers, Common Carriers, Carriage of Goods by Land, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Carriage of Goods by Air Law of Arbitration: General Provisions regarding Arbitration Arbitral Tribunal, Arbitration Proceedings, Award, Powers of the Courts in respect of Award. Money Launderings Act: Scope, object of the Act, duties and responsibilities of commercial banks under the Money Laundering Act. Books Recommended: M. C. Kuchhal, Commercial Law A. C. Sen, Handbook of Mercantile Law Avtar Singh : Principles of Mercantile Law Mafizul Islam, Principles of Commercial Law AM Chowdhury : The Sale of Goods Act Relevant Statutes published by the Government of Bangladesh

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Leading Cases: Moore v Singer manufacturing Co. (1904) 1 KB 820(CA) Baij Nath v Ram Gopal (1939) AIR Cal 92. Bamfiled v Goole and Sheffield Transport Co. (1910) 2 KB 94. Khalilur Rahman v Bijoy Rajan 14 DLR 34 Basic Statutes Sale of Good Act 1930 Partnership Act 1932 Insurance Ordinance 2008 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 Insolvency Act 1997 Carriage of Goods by Air Act 1934 Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1925 Bill of Lading Act 1856 Arbitration Act 2001 Money Laundering Ordinance 2008

LAW 608: Law of Civil Procedure Scope and Application of the Civil Procedure Code, Structure of the Code, Organization of Civil Courts in Bangladesh, Jurisdiction of Courts, Inherent power of Courts, Institution of Suits and proceeding: Place of Suing, Parties to Suits, Service of Summons on Defendant, Recognized Agents and Advocates, Examination of Parties, Discovery, Admission, Framing of Issues and Interrogatories, Hearing of Suit, Default of Appearance, Stay of Suits, Res Judicata, Bar to Further Suits, Execution of Decrees and Orders, Incidental and Supplemental Proceedings, Special Procedure in particular classes of Suits-Pauper Suits, Inter-pleader suits, Appeals from decrees and orders, Review, Revision and Reference, Temporary Injunction, Withdrawal and Adjustment of Suits, Commission, Arrest and Attachment before Judgment, Appointment of Receiver. Books Recommended: D.F. Mulla, The Code of Civil Procedure

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Mahmudul Islam, The Code of Civil Procedure C. K. Takwani, Civil Procedure Code Basic Statute: Code of Civil Procedure 1908

LAW 609: Law of Crimes ` Essential elements of Crime, Mens rea, General exemptions from criminal liability, abatement, Criminal Conspiracy, Offences against the State, Offences against the Public Tranquility, Offences by or relating to Public Servants, False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice, Offences relating to Coin and Governments Stamps, Weights and Measures, Offences relating to the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Offences relating to Religion, Offences relating to Elections, Offenses Affecting the Human Body, Offences against the Property and other Interests of the Individual. Books Recommended: Lutful Kabir, Lectures on Penal Code Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, Indian Penal Code K. D. Gaur, The Indian Penal Code Zahirul Huq, Penal Code Basic Statute: Penal Code 1860

LAW 610: Law of Criminal Procedure Constitution of Criminal Courts, Powers of Courts, Aid and Information to the Magistrate and the Police, Arrest, Summons and Warrant, Proclamation and Attachment, Bail, Prevention of Offences, Investigations and Inquiry, Charge, Trial before Magistrate and Courts of Session, Summary Trail, Judgment, Suspension, Remission and commutation of Sentence, Previous Acquittal and Conviction, Appeal Reference and Revision.

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Books Recommended: Shawkat Mahmood, The Code of Criminal Procedure M. M. Nizami, The Code of Criminal Procedure B. B. Mitra, Criminal Procedure Code Ratan Lal and Dhiraj Lal, Criminal Procedure Code Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of Criminal Procedure Basic Statute: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898

LAW 611: Conveyancing and Legal Drafting Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Civil): Law and Principles of Drafting and Conveyancing, Distinction between Deeds and other Documents, Sale of Immovable Property: Essentials of a sale, How to Prepare a sale Deed, How to Prepare a contract for sale Deed (Bayna Nama). Mortgage: Essentials of a Mortgage, How to prepare a Mortgage Deed. Lease: Essentials of a lease, How to prepare a Lease Deed, Exchange of Properties: Essentials of an Exchange, How to prepare an Exchange Deed, Gift or Hiba: Essentials of a gift or Hiba, How to prepare a Gift or Hiba Deed. Waqf or Trust: Essentials of a Waqf or Trust, How to prepare a Waqf or Trust deed. Will or Wasiyat: Essentials of a Will or Wasiyat, How to prepare a Will Deed or Wasiyat Nama. Power of Attorney: Essential of power of Attorney, How to prepare a power of Attorney. Notice: Different kinds of Notice, How to prepare different kinds of Notice. Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Criminal): First Information Report, General Diary, Bail Petition, Hajira Petition, Time Petition, Naraji Petition, Memorandum of Appeal, Revision. Petition under Section 241A of the CrPC, Petition of Complaint, Drafting under section 561 CrPC, Drafting under section 491 CrPC (detention), Drafting under section 526 CrPC, Drafting under section 528 CrPC, Books Recommended: N S Bindra, Law of Conveyancing Practice and Drafting Mogha, Law of Pleading

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Murali Monohar, The Art of Conveyancing and Pleading Hargopal, Indian Draftsman, Guide to Legal Drafting GM. Kothari, Principles & Precedents of the Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman & Interpretation of Deeds & Documents

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Introduction: With a view to contribute to the development of sound and well grounded higher education in law, the Department of Law of the University offers Master of Laws (LLM) degree for the students who seek to acquire critical knowledge in contemporary issues and aspects of law and legal institutions. The objective of LLM program is to provide a broader legal understanding and academic disciplines. It aims to enable a student to acquire firm understanding of legal principles and further their legal knowledge in various areas of law. DURATION OF MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) PROGRAM

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Master of Laws (LLM) program is divided into two parts: LLM Preliminary and LLM Final. Duration of each part is one academic year (three semesters). LLM Preliminary part is designed only for the students who have LLB degree and LLM Final part is designed for the students who have LLB (Hons) degree as well as for the students who have completed LLM Preliminary part. ENTRY REQUIREMENT In order to be admitted in LLM Preliminary part a student must have at least LLB degree from a recognized university with second class or CGPA 2.5. Candidates seeking admission to LLM Final part should have: (1) at least LLB (Hons) degree from any recognized university with second class or CGPA 2.5; or (2) passed LLM Preliminary part with CGPA 2.5. GRADUATION To obtain Master of Laws (LLM) degree a student will have to complete all 35 credits prescribed for LLM Final part with a minimum CGPA of 2.5. If any student fails in any course he/she will get the opportunity to improve the grade by retaking the same in the subsequent semester. COURSES OFFERED AND CREDIT HOURS DISTRIBUTION LLM Preliminary part is constituted with 36 credits and 12 courses for three semesters. LLM Final part is constituted with 37 credits and 12 courses for three semesters. COURSES DETAILS LLM Preliminary LAW 701: Legal System of Bangladesh Historical Background of the Legal System: Hindu Period, Muslim Period, British Period and Modern Period The structure and functions of Courts in Bangladesh: Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Appellate Division and High Court of the Supreme Court and their jurisdiction, Subordinate Civil Courts and Criminal Courts, Courts and Tribunals of Special Jurisdiction, Small Causes Courts, Conciliation Board, Village Court, Juvenile Court

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Judicial Procedure: Civil proceedings, Criminal Proceedings, appellate process and the correction of miscarriages of justice Personnel of the Law: Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Judges of the Supreme Court, Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Officers, Magistrates, Members of the Attorney Service, Legal Profession Judiciary and Executive: Judicial Review, Writ Petitions, Injunction, Declarations, Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive The various Legal institutions of Bangladesh: The Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary affairs, Office of the Attorney General, Law Commission, Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission, The Bar Council and Bar Associations, Judicial Administration Training Institution, Anti-Corruption Commission and Prosecution, Human Rights Commission, Legal and Judicial Reform Project, Legal Education Legal Aid in Bangladesh: Legal Aid in Civil Proceedings, Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings, Legal Aid by Governmental Bodies, Role of Non-Government Organizations Books recommended M P Jain, Outlines of Indian Legal History V D Kulshreshtha, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History Mahmudul Islam, Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Azizul Hoque, The Legal System of Bangladesh A B M Mofizul Islam Patwari, Legal System of Bangladesh Abdul Halim, Legal System of Bangladesh

Leading Cases: Anwar Hossain v Bangladesh (1989) BLD (Spl) 1 Secretary, Ministry of Finance v Masder Hossain (2000) 52 DLR (AD) 82 Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v Union of India (1994) AIR (SC) 268 LAW 702: Law of Banking and Securities Group A (Law of Banking) 60 Marks

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Meaning of Banking, Origin of Banking Legislation, Historical Background of Banking Institutions in Bangladesh, Structure of Commercial Banking System, Relation of Bankers and Customers, Clearing House, Loan, Advance and Guarantee. Kinds of Banks: Existing Banks, - Local and Foreign Banks Activities of Krishi Bank, Grameen Bank, Islamic bank, Bangladesh Shilpa Bank, Cooperative Banking Rural and Islamic Banking, Banking Companies and Financial Institutions Laws, Licensing. Central Bank- Bangladesh Bank, Power and Functions, Inspection, Control and Direction to Commercial Banks, Restriction on Loans and Advances, Vacation of Offices of Directors, Powers of Bangladesh Bank to remove Directors and Supersede the Board of Directors, Acquisition of Banking Companies, Stringent penalty. Non-banking Financial Intuitions, Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003, Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947, Negotiable Instruments Act1881, Banking Companies Act 1991. Group B (Securities & Exchange Laws) 40 Definition, Issue of Capital Purchase of Securities, Power to Call for Information, Registration and Regulation of Stock Exchanges Investment Bank, Merchant Banker, and Portfolio Manager, Financial Institution Act, Credit Hypothecation-Maintenance of Secrecy, Prohibitory Orders. Penalties Orders appeals- Civil Liabilities-Revision and Review, Powers and Functions of Advisory Committee and Delegation of Power Securities and Exchange Rules 1987, Securities and Exchange Ordinance1969, Security Act 1920. Books recommended: Abul Bashar Bhuiyan, Bangladesh Law on Banks and Banking K. C. Sherkar, The Principle of Banking Law S A A Shakoor, A Hand Book of Bank Management Security Exchange Commission, Security and Exchange Law M. Zahir, Company and Securities Laws Basic Statutes Artha Rin Adalat Ain 2003,

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Foreign Exchange Regulation Act1947 Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 Banking Companies Act 1991 Securities and Exchange Ordinance 1969 Security Act 1920 LAW 703: Government and Politics Fundamentals Concepts: State, Sovereignty, Law, Liberty, Equity, Fundamental rights; Individualism, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Constitutionalism. Forms of Government: Ancient forms of government, Concept and forms of government in medieval age, Concept and forms of modern governments, Cabinet and Presidential-Unitary and Federal systems-Democracy and Authoritarian governments; Present position of Monarchy and Dictatorial governments, Islamic concepts of state and government. Organs of Government: The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary-the doctrine of Separation of Powers-its application in U.S.A, U.K. and Bangladesh. The Electorate: The Role of Electorate in modern democracy, Direct participation of people in policy making, Referendum, Universal adult suffrage, Direct and indirect election. Political Party: The Role of political parties in democracy and in dictatorship, Political party system in developed and under-developed country, Failure or success of democracy in developing countries of the world. Relationship between the economic structure of the state and its Government: Reasons for failure of democracy in developing countries, Status and justification of military Government with special reference to Bangladesh. Books Recommended: H. J. Laski, The State in Theory and Practice H. J. Laski, A Grammar of Politics M. Judd Harmon, Political thought from Plato to the Present E.I.J. Rosenthal, Political Thought in Medieval Islam Majid Khadduri, Political Trends in the Arab World David Spitz (ed), Political Theory and social Change W.E. Wiloughby, Government of Modern State H.Finer, Theory and Practice of Modern Government

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LAW 704: General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes Group A 40 Marks The General Clauses Act, 1897: Objective of the Act, General definition, Application of certain definitions to all Bangladeshi laws, General rules of construction, Powers and functionaries, Provisions as to orders, rules, etc. made under enactment, Miscellaneous provisions. Group B 60 Marks Interpretation of Statutes: Definition of statutes, Forms and types of statutes, Difference between statutes and other laws, Interpretation and construction, Approach to interpretation necessity of interpretation, maxims of interpretation, Types of interpretation- historical, grammatical, teleological, jurisprudential, purposive, sociological, Rules of interpretation- golden rules and mischief rules, working papers- Comparison between interpretation of statutes, interpretation of constitution and interpretation of international treaties, some examples of interpretation of statutes from case laws. Books recommended: N S Bindra, General Clause Act Vidya Dhar Mahajan, General Clause Act N S Bindra, Interpretation of Statutes Vepa P Sarathi, Interpretation of Statutes Shaukat Mahmood and Nadeem Shaukat, Principles of Interpretation of Statutes with General Clauses Act 1897 Govt. Publication, General Clauses Act 1897 LAW 705: Media and Information Technology Law Concept and Importance of Media and Information Technology law, Globalization and MIT, ICT, Media and Information Technology laws in Bangladesh- its future and application, Characteristics of cyber space and the process which influence law making, Customary laws on cyber space, Dispute resolution in cyber space, liability in cyber space, Developing legal system and good moral for the Internet, Intellectual property rights in digital information, Online banking and e-commerce.

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Book recommended: Lloyd, Information Technology Law Olujoke Akindemowo, Information Technology law in Australia M.K. Saxena, Information Technology Law: Concepts, Evolution & Enactments Divya Chansoria, Rajeshwar Ashok Srivastava, Information Technology Act, 2000: A Conceptual Paradigm Shift In Law Lee B. Burgunder, Legal Aspects of Managing Technology Ronald E. Leenes (Editor), Paul De Hert (Editor), Bert-Jaap Koops ( editor), Constitutional Rights and New Technologies : A Comparative Study Noel Cox, Technology And Legal Systems Govt. publication, ICT Policy of Bangladesh Indian Cyber Space Law UNESCO, The Law of Cyber Space.

Basic Statute Information and Communication Technology Act 2006 (In Bangla) LAW 706: Criminology Criminology and Criminal Law, Perspectives and methods in Criminology, Physical, Physiological and Racial factors and crime, psychological theories of criminal behavior, social and religious institutions of crime, Causes of crime-viewing the problem as a whole, Theories of Punishment. The nature of Punishment and the Penal system, the treatment of criminals-Borstal, the Approved Schools, Probation, Detention before trial, Parole, Juvenile Court, Criminal Courts, Prison training, Concept of open prisons, Prevention of Crime and delinquency. Police System in Bangladesh Books Recommended: Sutherland and Cressey, Principles of Criminology Donald R. Taft, Criminology Ahmed Siddique, Criminology N.V. Paranjapee, Criminology and Penology

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LAW 707: International Trade Law Introduction: basic idea about international trade; International trade term; INCO Terms in the Law of International Trade International Sale Contract: Nature of goods; Property and title, Possession and Delivery; Risk and Frustration; Contents of Contract; Performance and Remedies; CIF Contract - obligation of the seller, duties of the buyer & duties of the seller; FOB Contract duties and obligation of the parties; AFS Contract; Other forms of contract in international trade; UN Convention on Contract for the International Sale of Goods -1980 Financing of International Trade: Bill of exchange, documentary bills, documentary credits, standby credits, performance bond and guarantees, export credit guarantee, other methods of financing; Transnational credit agreement; Letter of credit - issuing bank and corresponding Bank; Contemporary issues in the area of international banking and finance law. Carriage of Goods by Sea: Brussels Convention 1924 (Hague Rules), Brussels Rules (Visby Rules), UN Convention 1978 (Hamburg Rules), Bill of Lading Types and functions Charter party Essential Terms & Conditions, General carriage and Charter Party. Insurance against contract in international trade: Formulation of Marine Insurance Contract Insurable interest Losses GATT / WTO: Globalization of International Trade, Conflict of Laws, Dispute Settlement Mechanism of WTO Arbitration: Theory and Institutional Structure of Arbitrations, Mechanism for sitting International Trade disputes problem of Sovereign Immunity and enforcement of Awards. Books Recommended: Avtar Singh, Law of Carriage Carver, Carriage by Sea Janette Charley, International Trade Law Pamela Sellman, Law of International Trade Payne & Ivamy, Carriage of Gods by Sea Rafiqul Islam, Comments on International Trade Law S. C. Chhua, International Trade Law Templeman, International Trade Law Thomas Edward Scrutton, Charter parties and Bills of Lading

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LAW 708: International Human Rights Law Conceptual background, Origin and Development of Human rights: Human rights and fundamental rights; Different generations of Human Rights: First generation, second generation and third generation of rights; International human rights instruments: United Nations Charter; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966; International Convenient on Economic, Social Cultural Rights, 1966; Regional human rights instruments, European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; European Social Charter; American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man; American Convention of Human Rights; African Charter on Human and People's Rights; Special human rights instruments: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination on Women (CEDAW); Child Rights Convention (CRC); Vienna Declaration; Human rights in armed conflict; Human rights situation in Bangladesh: Women, children, media, police, environment, minority, indigenous people etc.; Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh. Books Recommended: Brownlie, Basic Documents on Human Rights M. Ganji, International Protection of Human Rights J. A. Joyce, The New Politics of Human Rights H. Lauterpacht, International Law and Human Rights M. Mosiowitz, International Concern with Human Rights B Ramcharan (ed), Human Rights: Thirty Years after Universal Declaration Abdul Aziz Said (ed), Human Rights and World Orders. Puaul S Siegharts, The International Law of Human Rights M. Zamir Human Rights Issues and International Law.

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Definition, Nature and Scope of Private International Law, Importance of the study of Private International Law, Historical Development and Modern Theories of Private International Law, Consecutive stages in an action involving a conflict of law, Jurisdiction of Court, Proof of Foreign Law, Domicile, Contracts, Torts, Recognition of Foreign Marriages and Divorces, Husband, Wife, Legitimacy, Legitimation and Adoption, Infancy and Mental disorder, Distinction movable and immovable property, Law of movables and immovable, Foreign Judgments, Procedure. Books Recommended: Beale, The Conflict of Laws Chesire, Private International Law R.H. Graveson, Conflict of Laws Morris, Private International Law Paras Diwan, Private International Law Wolff, Private International Law.

LAW 710: Intellectual Property Law The Concept of Intellectual Property, Origin and Development of Copyright Law, Rights protected by Copyright, Copyright Infringement and Remedies, Industrial Property, Patent and duration of Patent, Infringement and Remedies, Definition of Trademarks, Functions of Trademarks, Acquisition of Trademark Rights, Infringement of Trademarks; Industrial Design; Role and Contribution of Intellectual Property; International Co-operation in Intellectual Property, World Intellectual Property Organization, Paris Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property and other Conventions; Intellectual Property Litigation, New Development in Intellectual Property with special emphasis on Bangladesh, Computer Programs, Integrated Circuits, Reprography, Broadcasting Innovations. Books Recommended: P. Narayan, Law of Intellectual Property Utshell, Law of Intellectual Property WIPO Publications Basic Statutes

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Patent and Designs Act 1911 Copy Right Act 2000 Trade Mark Ordinance 2008 LAW 711: Environmental law General Issues: Origin of Environmental Movement, Historical background of the development of modern idea of international environmentalism current international environmental issues, Theoretical issues and philosophical underpinnings of environmentalism, Reasons for the development of environmental law. International Environmental Legal Issues: International Environmental law Definition nature scope and sources of international environmental laws, Traditional international law, Sources like convention, treaties, customs, decisions of the international court of justice, Soft law sources like declarations, Non legally finding principles etc., Nature of international environmental problems, Principles of international environmental law, Scope for the development of new international environmental law sources. International Developments: Stockholm Declaration of 1972 its contents, legal principles, importance and effects in the development of international environmental laws- Brundtland Commission Report, World Commission on environment and development issue of sustainable development, Declaration of the Hague United Nation Conference of Environment and Development (UNCED) Rio Declaration and other UNCED texts, Agenda 21- Principles for a Global consensus on the management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of all types of forest, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 1992, Importance of these instruments and their effects in the development of international environmental laws, Koyto Protocol and its importance for environment. Montreal Protocol 1987, Vienna convention in the perfection of the Ozone Layer 1990. Global Organization for Environment: Role of UNO General Assembly, United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) its organization- function activities in the development of international environmental law United Nations Specialized Agencies involved in the development of environmental law FAO, ILO,UNESCO, WHO, WMO etc. Role of different Regional Organizations in the protection of Regional Environment: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Council of Europe, Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development, European Communities, Organization of American States Organization of American Unity, South Pacific Regional Organizations.

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Environmental Law of Bangladesh: Major Domestic Environmental problems of Bangladesh, Development of Environmental Laws in Bangladesh in Different Phases. Overview of the Domestic Environmental Legal Framework of Bangladesh, Sources of Environmental Law, Features of the Domestic Regulatory Regimes on the Environment of Bangladesh, Domestic Environmental Law and Policy-making Process of Bangladesh, Sectoral Laws and Policies Relating to Environment of Bangladesh, Pollution (Air, Water, Sound) related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, Waste Disposal related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, Forestry related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, Biodiversity, Conservation related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, other Sectoral Laws and Policies. Environmental Conservation Act 1995, Environmental Court Act, 2000: Powers, Functions and Procedures of the Environmental Court, Effectiveness of Environmental Court, Enforcement of Environmental Laws. Public Interest Litigation, Its Role in the Protection and Conservation of Environment in Bangladesh. Institutional Issues: Role of Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations in the Protection and Conservation of Environment: Ministry of Environment and Forest ( MoFF), Department of Environment (DoE), Department of Forest (DoF), Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) and other environmental NGOs. Issue of Interagency Co-ordination. Books Recommended: 1. Alexandre Kiss and Disah Shelton, International Environmental Law W. Lang, H. Nehold and K. Zemanek (eds), Environmental Protection and International Law Atiq Rahman, Raana Haider, Eirik G. Janses (ed), Environment and Development in Bangladesh Mohiuddin Farooque & S Rizwana Hasan, Law Regulating Environment in Bangladesh Jona Razzaque, Public Interest Environmental Litigation in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh Basic Statutes Bangladesh Environment Court Act 2000 Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act 1995 Brick Cline (Control) Act 1992 Building Construction Act 1952 Building Construction Rules 1996 Field, Open Space, Garden and Natural Water Bodies Protection Act 2000 Forest Act 1925 Private Forest Ordinance 1959

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LAW 712: Legal Research Methodology and Effective Writing Context of Legal research, legal language and legal writing methodologies of legal research design and structure of research, reference style, finding sources of legal research structure and interpretation of statutes empirical tools: case studies, questionnaire survey and interviewing sampling and analysis of data, critical and forms of legal reasoning. Introduction to Legal Research, Objectives of research, Importance and Scope of Research in Law, Types of Research, Tools and Methodologies of Research, Meaning of research, objectives of research, Process of legal research, Case Law Research, Legislative Research, Observation, Social Survey; Sampling, Questionnaire, Rules of Citation, Report writing Book Reference: H N Tewari, Legal Research Methodology Indian Law Institute, Legal Research Bonita, Roberts & Linda, Legal Research Guide: Patterns and Practice, Contemporary Legal Education Series Marjorie D Rombauer, Legal Problem Solving Analysis, Research and Writing Myneni, Legal Research Methodology Jacobstein, Mersky and Dunn, Fundamentals of Legal Research Kunz and others, The Process of Legal Research Olson, Legal Information: How to Find It, How to Use It Cohen and Olson, Legal Research in a Nutshell C R Kothari, Research Methodology Gretrude Block, Effective Legal Writing Alan L Drowsy, The Little Book on Legal Writing Dr. M Zainul Abedin. A Handbook of Research 2nd ed. 2005 Dhaka.

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Department of Law Home Message Course Syllabus Admission Opportunities Contact Back to DIU home Back to Syllabus LLM Final LAW 801: Judiciary in Bangladesh Historical Background of the Legal System: Hindu Period, Muslim Period, British Period and Modern Period The structure and functions of Courts in Bangladesh: Supreme Court of Bangladesh, Appellate Division and High Court of the Supreme Court and their jurisdiction, Subordinate Civil Courts and Criminal Courts, Courts and Tribunals of Special Jurisdiction, Small Causes Courts, Conciliation Board, Village Court, Juvenile Court Judicial Procedure: Civil proceedings, Criminal Proceedings, appellate process and the correction of miscarriages of justice Personnel of the Law: Chief Justice of Bangladesh, Judges of the Supreme Court, Supreme Judicial Council, Judicial Officers, Magistrates, Members of the Attorney Service, Legal Profession Judiciary and Executive: Judicial Review, Writ Petitions, Injunction, Declarations, Separation of the Judiciary from the Executive The various Legal institutions of Bangladesh: The Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary affairs, Office of the Attorney General, Law Commission, Bangladesh Judicial Service

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Commission,The Bar Council and Bar Associations, Judicial Administration Training Institution, Anti-Corruption Commission and Prosecution, Human Rights Commission, Legal and Judicial Reform Project, Legal Education Legal Aid in Bangladesh: Legal Aid in Civil Proceedings, Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings, Legal Aid by Governmental Bodies, Role of Non-Government Organizations Books recommended

M P Jain, Outlines of Indian Legal History V D Kulshreshtha, Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History Mahmudul Islam, Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Azizul Hoque, The Legal System of Bangladesh A B M Mofizul Islam Patwari, Legal System of Bangladesh Abdul Halim, Legal System of Bangladesh

Leading Cases: Anwar Hossain v Bangladesh (1989) BLD (Spl) 1 Secretary, Ministry of Finance v Masder Hossain (2000) 52 DLR (AD) 82 Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v Union of India (1994) AIR (SC) 268 LAW 802: Laws on Good Governance Introduction: Concept of Good Governance, Basic Tenants of Good Governance Transparency, Accountability, Participation, Rule of Law, Decentralization, Fair and Independent Judiciary, Challenges of Good Governance in Bangladesh Transparency and Accountability: Concept of Transparency and Accountability, Mechanisms of Transparency and Accountability, Bureaucratic and Political Transparency and Accountability, Right to Information, Concept of Free Press vs Legislative Limitations, Counter Measure for Transparency and Accountability Participation: Concept of Participation (Gender Based Participation and Marginalized People Participation); Gender Based Participation Participation in Political Sector, Participation Development Sector, Policy and Legal Framework of Gender Participation, Judicial Trends,

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Marginalized People Participation in Political Sector, Participation Development Sector, Policy and Legal Framework of Gender Participation, Judicial Trends Rule of Law: Component of Rule of aw, Rule of Law and Good Governance Fair and Independent Judiciary: Concept of Fair and Independent Judiciary, Components of Independent Judiciary, Role of Independent Judiciary in God Governance Civil Society: Concept of Civil Society in Modern Context, Role of Civil Society in Good Governance, Democratization Process and Civil Society in Bangladesh Good Governance vs Corruption: Counter Corruption Legal Framework in Bangladesh, Judicial Process to Combat Corruption, Impact of Corruption in Enforcement of Rule of Law and fair Justice. Neutrality in Administration, Bureaucracy, Accountability of Political Parties. Books Recommended: Madhav Godbole, Public Accountability and Transparency: The Imperatives of Good Governance A. Talib, Younis and Iqbal Md. Mostafa, Accountability in Public Management and Administration in Bangladesh G. Alfredsson and H. O. Sano Edie (eds), Human Rights and Good Governance L. C. Reif, The Ombudsman, Good Governance and the International Human Rights System R. W. Ennis, Accountability in Government Departments, Public Corporations and Public Companies: An Introduction D. Woodhouse, Ministers and Parliaments: Accountability in Theory and Practice Sarkar Ali Akkas, Independence and Accountability of Judiciary Relevant Statutes Anti-corruption Commission Act 2004 Right To Information Ordinance 2008 Human Rights Commission Ordinance 2008 Leading Cases Anwar Hossain v Bangladesh (1989) BLD (Spl) 1 Engr. Mahmud-Ul Islam v Bangladesh (2003) 55 DLR 171 Secretary, Ministry of Finance v Masder Hossain (2000) 52 DLR (AD) 82 LAW 803: Principles of Civil Litigation

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Introduction: Nature of Civil Procedure, System of Trial and Procedure in Bangladesh, Minimum requirements for Procedural Rules, Definition of Litigation, Distinction between Civil & Criminal Litigation and Procedure, Effect of difference between Civil and Criminal Procedure. Nature of Civil Litigation: Legal aspects, Non-justifiable disputes or questions, character of litigable disputes, Summary disposal non-litigable disputes, Preventive justice, Special and economic aspects, Social pressures against litigation, Social interest in litigation. Civil Courts in Bangladesh: Existing structure & jurisdiction, Problems & shortcomings, Suggestions for amendment. Pre-trial procedure in civil suits: Commencement of proceedings, Parties, Cause of action, Claim and counter claim, Inter-pleader, Discovery and interrogatories, Commissions, Local inquiry and investigation, Interlocutory matters, Framing of issues, Adjournments, Preparation of a case, Control by the court over proceedings, presentation of the case, sufficiency & efficiency of existing laws; suggestion for amendment. Post Trial Stage: Appeals and execution, Procedure for appeal review, Remand and revision, Organisation and jurisdiction, Enforcement of Judgements, Limits of jurisdiction for executing court, Restitution, Simplification of the procedure, Legal aid. Costs & delay: Causes, effects, possible way-out. Suits in Particular Cases: Special procedures. Suits by or against Government Officials: Aliens, Foreign rulers and envoys, Minors, Persons of unsound mind, Representative suits and Pauper suits. Remedies in Civil Litigation: Declaration, Recovery of money, Recovery of possession, Rectification, Cancellation of documents, Specific performance, Injunctions, Arrest, Detention and imprisonment, Attachment and sale. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Meaning, Forms, Historical development, Advantages, Disadvantages and strategies, Existing laws & principles, Problems & prospects. Civil Litigation before Tribunals: Nature and jurisdiction of statutory tribunals, Procedure before tribunals, Advantages, disadvantages and limitations of tribunal trial, Structure & jurisdiction of existing tribunals of Bangladesh. Role of Judges and Lawyers in the Process of Adjudication: Legal profession, legal education, Public participation in the process of administration of civil justice. Books Recommended C. K. Takwani, Law of Civil Procedure

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D. F. Mulla, Code of Civil Procedure Rafiqur Rahman, Civil Litigation in Bangladesh Government of Bangladesh, Civil Rules and Orders Government of Bangladesh, Civil Suits Instruction Manual Government of Bangladesh, Civil Procedure Code 1908.

LAW 804: Comparative Law Definition, Nature and Scope of Comparative law, Utility of Comparative Law, Classification of Comparative law, Process of Comparison, Major Legal Systems of the World - Civil Law System, Common Law System, Islamic and Hindu Legal System, Socialist Concept of Law, African Legal System, Far Eastern Legal System, Comparative Sources of Law, Comparative Court System, Unification of Law, Globalization and New World Order. Books Recommended: H. P. Gupta, Comparative Law H.L. Khanna, Comparative Law Konrad Zweigert and Hein Kotz, An Introduction to Comparative Law Rene David, Major Legal Systems of the World Rudolf B. Schlesinger, Comparative Law Cases- Text Materials Leading cases: Repean v Doe (1837) 2 M & 7894: 9B & AD 86 McMillian v Canadian Northern Railway (1923) 92 LJPC 44 Barris v Jautor (1915) 84 LJK 3 LAW 805: Muslim Law of Succession Origin of the Muslim Law of succession, Conditions of and Obstacle to inheritance, Heirs and their classes, Distinctive Features as applied in Sunni and Shia School, Legal approaches to Umariyyatan and Minbariyya, the Principle of Radd and its application, Lucky and Unlucky kinsman, Accompanying residuary, Al Himariya and its jurisprudential aspect, Grandfather and Collaterals in competition, doctrine of Abu Baker, Ali and Zaid, Muadda Rule, Al- Malikiya,

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Shib-al-malikiya, Al Muktasara, Al-Akdariyya, Dual relationship, Reforms on the law of intestate succession relating to orphaned grandchildren, Obligatory bequest-its impact, Mufte system, Aby Zahara's system, Statutory effects on the law succession in Bangladesh, Pakistan, African countries and in Middle East, Law of Marriage, Divorce, Legitimacy, Bequest and Gift so far as they are relevant to succession according to schools and sects, Limits of testamentary power, Succession Act 1925 and its relevance to the Muslim Law of Succession. Books Recommended: A. A. A. Fyzee, Outlines of Mohammedan Law Alamgir Muhammad Sirajuddin, Sharia Law and Society: Tradition and Change in South Asia. B. R. Verma, Islamic Law: Being a Commentary on Mohamedan Law D. F. Mulla, Principles of Mohammadan Law F. B. Tyabji, Principles of Muhammadan Law J. N. D. Anderson, Islamic Law in the Modern World J. N. D. Anderson, Law Reforms in the Muslim World N. J. Coulson, Succession in the Muslim Family Shaukat Mahmood, Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 Tahir Mahmood, Muslim Personal Law: The Muslim Law of India Leading Cases: Beguman v Saroo (1964) PLD (Lah) 451. Khurshid Bibi v Mohammad Amin (1967) PLD (SC) 97 Rahamatullah v Maqsood Ahmad (1950) ILR 713 Farid Mangooran (1990) PLD (SC) 511 Sheikh Ibrahim v Nazma Begum 44 DLR (AD) (1992) 276 LAW 806: Law of the Sea Nature, Scope and Historical Development of the Law of the Sea, Baselines, Internal waters, Territorial sea, Strait, Archipelagos, Contiguous Zone, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone, High Seas, International Sea Bed Area, Authority and its different organs, Navigation, Fishing, Marine Pollution, Scientific Research and Transfer of Technology, Military Used of the Sea, Landlocked and Geographically Disadvantaged States, Settlement of Disputes, Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries between Opposite and Adjacent States, Bangladesh, India and Burmatheir approaches to delimitation.

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Books Recommended: Colombos, International Law of the Sea Clive Simons, maritime Zones of Islands in International Law M Habibur Rahman, Delimitation of Maritime Boundaries International Instruments: International Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 Leading Cases: Anglo Norwegian Fisheries Case (1951) Fisheries Jurisdiction Case (1974) North Sea Continental Shelf case (1969)

LAW 807: Law of International Organizations Introduction: Origin, Development, Characteristics, Nature and Importance of International Organizations. International Law and Law of International Organizations: Legal basis of formation of an international legal person, International organization as an international legal person, Organic structure of international organization, Membership of the organizations, Decision-making by the organizations. History of International Organizations: Organizations of ancient time, Rise of modern international organizations, League of Nations and its failure. The United Nations: Formation and objectives of the United Nations, Principal organs of the United Nations, the UN system, Problems of the United Nations and its future. Specialized Agencies of the United Nation: Nature of Specialized Agencies, their relationships with the UN, Formation and functions of different specialized agencies. Regional Organizations: General characteristics, Objectives and functions of the regional organizations, Classification of these organizations. Organizations of African Unity (now African Union), Arab League, Organization of American States, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Association of the South

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East Asian Nations (ASEAN), European Economic Community (EEC), Council of Mutual Economic Assistance (COMECON), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Commonwealth, OPEC, WTO, and NAM. Books Recommended: D. W. Bowett, The Law of International Institutions Chariston, K S, The Process of International Arbitration Welfrad Jeas, Law of International organizations H. Biggs, Power Politics and International Organizations LAW 808: Comparative Constitutional Law Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance of the study of Comparative Constitutional Law, Definition and Characteristics of Unitary, Federal and Confederal systems of government, Allocation of governmental powers in a Federal system vis-a-vis state/provincial governments; Doctrine of Separation of Power. Historical and Constitutional Developments of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Institutions in the Indian sub-continent, Structures and Forms of Constitution and governments of the subcontinental countries. Comparative study of the classification and different structures and forms of constitutions of USA, UK, France, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Supremacy of Constitution, Parliamentary Sovereignty, Ministerial Responsibility, Constitutional positions of the heads of the state and Heads of the government. Classification and Characteristics of Fundamental Rights, Comparative study of these rights under different constitutions, and constitutionals provision as to enforcement of these Rights. Civil and Common Law system of Adjudication, Rule of Law and Droit Administrative, Doctrine of Judicial Review, Independence of Judiciary and its enforcement. Procedure and powers of amendments under various constitutions, Amendment of fundamental rights provision, Basic Structure Doctrine.

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Books Recommended: A.K.M. Shamsul Huda, The Constitution of Bangladesh A. C. Kapur, Select Constitution Calin Turpin, British Government and the Constitution J. W. Garner, Government of United States K. L. Wheave, Modern Constitution Mahendra Sing, Comparative Constitutional Law Mahmudul Islam, Constitutional Law of Bangladesh O. Hood and Philips, Constitutional Law and Administration V. D. Mahajan, Constitutional Law of India Constitution & Legal Instruments.

LAW 809: International Migration and Refugee Law Concept of Migration: Definition, origin, historical and conceptual background, development, present global trend, causes and consequences. Different types of Migration: Internal and international migration, permanent and temporary migration, documented and undocumented migration. Causes and consequences of forced migration, Internal displacement- Ethnic Cleansing-Impact of voluntary migration- migrants provision regarding Asylum.

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Course Code Course Title Credit Hour Year ENG 101 English I (Language Composition) 3.00

1st Year MIS 101 Introduction to Computers 2.00 LLB 101 Legal System of Bangladesh 3.00 LLB 102 Legal History 3.00 ENG 102

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English II (Communication Skill Development) 3.00 BUS 101 Introduction to Business 2.00 LLB 111 Jurisprudence & Theory of Law 3.00 LLB 112 Constitutional Law of Bangladesh 3.00 ENG 103 English III 3.00 ECO 101 Introduction to Economics 2.00 LLB 121 Law of Contract & Torts 3.00 LLB 122 Muslim Law 3.00 GED 100 Debating 1.0

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2nd Year

LLB 202 Law of Equity & Trust 3.00 LLB 203 Hindu Law & Roman Law 3.00 LLB 204 Law of Transfer of Property 3.00 LLB 205 General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes 3.00

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GED 305 Bangladesh Studies 3.00 LLB 211 Criminology 3.00 LLB 212 Labour & Industrial Law 3.00 LLB 221 Law of Criminal Procedure 3.00 LLB 222 Land Laws of Bangladesh 3.00 LLB 223 Public Demand Recovery Act. 2.00 LLB 301 Law of Crimes 3.00 GED 100 Debating 1.0 LLB 302 Company Law

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3rd Year LLB 303 Specific Relief Act. 2.00 LLB 311 Civil Procedure Code 4.00 LLB 312 Administrative Law 3.00 LLB 313 Public International Law 4.00 BUS 308 Legal Aspects of Marketing 3.00 LLB 321 Law of Partnership 2.00 LLB 322

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Law of Evidence & Registration 3.00 LLB 323 Law of Limitation 2.00 LLB 324 Law of Agency & Bailment 2.00 LLB 325 Constitution of USA & UK 3.0 LLB 402 International Human Rights Law 3.00 GED 100 Debating 1.0 LLB 403 Fiscal Law 3.00

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4th Year LLB 404 Intellectual Property Law 3.00 LLB 411 Environmental Law 3.00 LLB 412 Media and Information Technology Law 3.00 LLB 413 Law of Banking and Bankruptcy 3.00 LLB 331 Banking and Securities Laws 3.00 LLB 414 Dispute Resolution 2.00 LLB421 Maritime & Shipping Law 3.00 LLB 421 Legal Profession and Professional Ethics 1.00

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LLB 422 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Civil) 2.00 LLB 423 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Criminal) 2.00 LLB 424 Trial and Advocacy Training (Civil) 2.00 LLB 425 Trial and Advocacy Training (Criminal) 2.00 LLB 426 Research Project or Thesis 3.00 GED 100 Debating 1.0

Note: Each class instructor will take assignment and viva voce for each course.

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ENG 101: English I (Language Composition): Introduction to Language and Writing Skills; Anatomy of Sentences; Types of Sentences; Tense, Voice, Use of Verbs, Nouns, Pronouns, and Prepositions-, Use of Modifiers and Connectives; Parallel Structure, Punctuation, Paragraphing, sectioning and Summarizing; Comprehension; Essential Elements of Good Writing; Developing a good writing style; Spoken Words skills; Developing good speaking style, listening and vocabulary learning. MIS 101: Introduction to Computers: Introduction to the terminology and use of computers in organizations, including hardware and software technology, business data processing, distributed processing and networking. Character manipulations and Files; Use of DOS, database, and major software packages for business. Algorithm Design and Program development. BUS 101: Introduction to Business: Business Concepts; Basic elements of Business, Basic features of business, Business Organization; Forms of Business ownership, Formalities and Distinguishing features of each form of ownership, Development of Joint-Stock Companies in Bangladesh, State Enterprises, Business Combination, Co-operative Societies in Bangladesh, Institutions for Promotion of Business, Trade Practices in Bangladesh. Introduction to the functional and support areas of business: Marketing, production, finance, human resource, accounting,- Issues in environment: Govt., society, ethics, and globalization. Books Recommended: Skinner and Ivancevich, Business: For the 21st Century, Irwin. Straub and Attner, Introduction to Business.

ECO 101: Introduction to Economics: Definition of Economics Basic concepts of Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, Production Possibility Frontier, Concepts of Demand and Supply, Application of concepts of Demand and Supply, Concepts of Cost and Revenue. Market Structure, Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, Factor Markets. Relationship between Law and Economics.

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Books Recommended Samuelson, P.A and W. Nordhaus, Economics

LL.B 101 : Legal System of Bangladesh Evolution of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh Administration of justice in British India High Court Divisions power to issue writs Status of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of Bangladesh. The structure and functions of Courts in Bangladesh The Supreme Court of Bangladesh Subordinate Court under General Hierarchy Tribunals and Special Courts Judges and the judicial task. The criminal justice process. The civil justice process. The appellate process and the correction of miscarriages of justice. The judiciary and the executive. The various Legal institutions of Bangladesh: The Ministry of Law Justice and Parliamentary affairs. Office of the Attorney General. Law Commission. The Bar Council and Bar Associations Judicial Officers Training Academy. Administrative Training Institute Anti-Corruption Commission and Prosecution. Legal and Judicial Reform Project Legal Education

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Books Recommended: Legal System of Bangladesh by Barrister Abdul Halim Legal System of Bangladesh by Azizul Haque Legal System of Bangladesh A B M Mofizul Islam Patwary LL.B 102 : Legal History Historical Background: Administration of justice in the Indian subcontinent (1204-1947) Hindu period: Judicial system up to 1204 AD. Muslim Period: Judicial system in medieval India (1204-1857) Administration of justice under the rule of the East India Company (1612-1857) Constitutional history of India from 1857-1947 History of law making authority in the Indian subcontinent (1600---) Colonial period (1600-1947) Pakistani period (1947-1971) Bangladesh period (1971---) Books recommended: Outlines of Legal History by M. P. Jain Landmarks in Indian Legal and Constitutional History by V. D. Kulshrestha LL.B 111:Jurisprudence and Theory of Law: Definition of Jurisprudence, Schools of Jurisprudence, Definition and Division of Law, Growth of Law, Sources of Law, Outline of Private Law, Outlines of Public Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Criminal Law, Administration of Justice, Substantive and Adjective Law, Civil and Criminal Procedure, Outlines of Private and Public International Law, Analysis of Legal Concepts, Conduct, Events, Things, Duties, Rights, Persons, Possession and Ownship, Family and Succession Obligation.

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ENG 102: English II (Communication Skill Development) This is a continuation of ENG 101 and addresses the techniques of effective communication in English. It emphasizes on analytical reading and writing, techniques of effective speaking and listening at interpersonal and organizational settings. The objective is to develop the skills of students at TOEFL standard. Formulaic expression, speaking tasks and other aspects of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. LL.B 112: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh Introduction- Constitutional History of Bangladesh, Conception and elements of state, Definition, Scope and Nature of Constitutional Law-Contents and classification of constitutions. General Theories of Constitution-classification of constitutions, Supremacy of the constitutions, Conventions of the Constitution, Ministerial responsibilities-Sovereignty of Parliament, Theory of Separation of Powers-Rule of Law compared with Administrative judiciary. Fundamental Principles of state Policy and their purposes-Fundamental Rights-nature and analysis of the rights-modification of the rights in respect of disciplinary law-saving certain clauses. The executive-Presidential and Parliamentary form of Govt. The Prime Minister and the cabinetPresident and his powers and functions-council of Ministers-Power of dissolution of ParliamentLocal Government-defense services, the Attorney General. The Legislature composition and functions of Parliament Privileges and immunities of Parliament legislative and financial procedure delegated legislation ordinances. Unconstitutional Legislation Ministerial responsibility Parliamentary Severeignty. The Judiciary Organization, Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions Superintendence and control over power courts separation of power independence of Judiciary Administrative tribunals. Elections-establishment and functions of Election Commission-validity of election and the law relating to election.

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The Services of Bangladesh, establishment of Public Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission and their function. Amendment procedure of the Constitution-transitional and temporary provision repealsinterpretations.

Books Recommended Dicey A.V. : Law of the Constitution Hood Philips: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law Leading Cases in Constitutional Law Mahmudul Islam: Constitution Law of Bangladesh

LL.B 121: Law of Contract & Torts Law of Contract: Definition and Meaning of Contract-Making of an agreement: Offer and acceptance, Promise, Contract, Essentials of Valid Contract, Valid, Void and Voidable Contracts, Capacity of Parties-contract by minor, free consent in a contract- its meaning and implication; correction, undure influences-fraud-misrepresentation-mistake; doctrine of consideration-legality of consideration; legality of the object of a contract; Contract which are declared void by the act contingent contracts and wagering contracts, Quasi-1 Contracts, Termination and discharge of Contract by performance, by refusal or breech-by agreement-by impossibility, Remedies for breach of contract. Some Specific Classes of Contract- Indemnity and Guarantee, Bailment, Agency. Law of Torts: Definition and Nature of Tort, Conditions, Liability, Absolute Liability, Mensrea, Negligence, Exemptions, Immunities, Joint Wrongdoers, Vicarious Liability, Devolutions of Right and Liability, Trespass, dispossession, Nuisance, Injuries to Servitudes, Conversion and other Injuries to Chattels. Injuries to persons, Injuries to domestic relations, Defamation Intimidation, Deciet and Injurious Falsehood, Liability for dangerous property, Wrongful process of law, wrongful confinement and malicious prosecution Remedies in Tort: Specific restitution, Injunction, Damages.

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Law of Contract: Books Recommended D.F. Mullah: Indian Contract Act and Specific Relief Act. Sir Frederic Pollock: Law of Contract. Pollock: Principles of Contract.

Law of Torts Books Recommended Salmond: Law of Tort P.H. Winfield: Text book or the law of Tort H. Street: Law of Tort.

LL.B 122: Muslim Law Pre-Islamic Arabian Customs and their influence on Islamic Law, Concept of Law in Islamic Jurisprudence, Meaning of Sharia, Sources of Muslim Law, Different Schools of Muslim law and Reasons for their development, Introduction and application of Muslim Law under British rule in India, Subsequent statutory reforms (1947 1985), Laws relating to Marriage, Dower, Divorce, Guardianship, Maintenance, Legitimacy and Paternity, Wakf, Pre-emption, Gift, Will and Marz-Ul-Maut, Administration of estate of a deceased Muslim, and Inheritance under Hanafi and Shia School.

Books Recommended Baillie: Digest of Muhammadan Law. Amir Ali: Muhammadan Law. Abdur Rahim: Muhammadan Jurisprudence.

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Tayebaji: Principles of Muhammadan Law Fyzee: Muhammadan Law D.F.Mulla: Principles of Mohammadan Law ENG 103: English III Writing Skills: Grammar: Making a message, Expressing manner and place, Reporting what people say or think, Composition: Business Letters, Condensing & Summarizing, Using the Library, Writing an Essay: Organization, Writing an Essay: Presentation, Writing from Sources, Amplification, Dialogue writing, Report writing. Reading Skill: Different types of reading: Skimming, Scanning, Note-taking, Deducing wordmeanings from context, Average reading, Intensive and Extensive reading, Reading between the lines, Reviewing, Summarizing, Surveying a book, Surveying a chapter, understanding graphical presentation etc. Reading for different purposes: Gathering information and knowledge, Grasping ideas, Prediction, Critical analysis, Interpretation of texts, reading for pleasure, Reading as entertainment. Speaking Skill: Formal and informal register, Standard and non-standard English, British and American English, Spoken Discourse in other countries and cultures. Group Discussion, Pronunciation: Rules and Practices, Accent and intonation, Conversation, Group Discussion and Interview, Set Speech and Public Speech, Language in Radio and Television LL.B 201: Government and Politics Fundamentals Concepts: State, Sovereignty, Law, Liberty, Equity, Fundamental rights; individualism, Socialism, communism, fascism, constitutionalism. Forms of Government: Ancient forms of Government concept and forms of government in medieval age; concept and forms of modern governments-cabinet and presidential-unitary and federal systems-democracy and authoritarian governments; Present position of Monarchy and dictatorial governments, Islamic concepts of state and government. Organs of Government: The Legislature, Executive and Judiciary-the doctrine of Separation of Powers-its application in U.S.A, U.K. and Bangladesh. The Electorate: The role of electorate in modern democracy-direct participation of people in policy making-referendum-universal adult suffrage-direct and indirect election.

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Political Party: The role or political party in democracy and in dictatorship; political party system in developed and under-developed country; Failure or success of democracy in developing countries of the world. Relationship between the economic structure of the state and its Government-reasons for failure of democracy in developing countries, status and justification of military Government. Books Recommended: Horold J. Laski: The State in Theory and Practice. Horold J. Laski: A Grammar of Politics. M. Judd Harmon: Political thought from Plato to the Present. E.I.J. Rosenthal: Political Thought in Medieval Islam Majid Khadduri: Political Trends in the Arab World. David Spitz (ed): Political Theory and social Change W.E. Wiloughby: Government of Modern State, H.Finer: Theory and Practice of Modern Government. LL.B 202: Equity & Trust Equity: Common Law Origin and Development of Equity, Nature and Definition of Equity: Courts of Equity: Composition Powers and functions of the Courts of Equity, Application of Equity Jurisdiction in Bangladesh. Relation between Law and Equity: Equitable Estate and its Relation to Legal Estate. Maxims of Equity Equitable Remedies: Specific Performance, Injunction and Receiver. Law of Trust: Nature and Definition of Trust, Origin and Development of Trust, Classification of Trust, Creation of Trusts, Appointment, Removal, Rights, Powers, Functions, Duties, Liabilities and Disabilities of Trustees, Remedies for Breach of Trusts, Limitation, Rights and Liabilities of the Beneficiaries, Determination of Trust and trusteeship.

Books Recommended Snell: Equity. Halsbury: Principles of Equity.

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Kalention G.W.: Introduction of Equity. B. M. Gandhi: Equity, Trust and Specific Relief Act

LL.B 203: Hindu Law & Roman Law Hindu Law: Nature and application of Hindu Law, Sources of Hindu Law, Schools of Hindu Law, Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools; their fundamental differences. Law relating to Inheritance: Succession of males and females: exclusion from inheritance. Law Relating to Marriage, Sonship, Adoption, Will, Debts and Partition, Joint Family System: Position of Karta of the Joint Family, his rights and obligations, Maintenance, Stridhana and womens estate, Inheritance of Stridhana, Religious and charitable endowments; impartible estate, Need for reforms of Hindu Law in Bangladesh. Roman Law: Introduction, Importance of the Study of Roman Law, History of Roman Law down of Justinian, Law of Persons, Law of things, Law of Succession, Law of Obligation, Outlines of Procedure.

Hindu Law Books Recommended Mullah: Principles of Hindu Law Rakshit M.K. : Principles of Hindu Law H.L. Chakravarty: Elements of Hindu Law Roman Law Books Recommended Lee R.V.: Elements of Roman Law Hunter W.A.: Introduction to the study of Roman Law L. Kabir: Roman Law.

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LL.B 204: Law of Transfer of Property Definition, Object and extent of applicability, Transfer of Property inter vivos, Classification of Property, General Rules governing the Transfer of Movable and Immovable Property, Transfer of Property, What Cannot be Transferred, Valid and invalid conditions and limitations on transfer, Transfer to unborn person, Vested interest and contingent interest, Condition precedent and condition subsequent, Election, Apportionment, General Rules governing transfer of immovable property, Transfer by person authorized only under certain circumstances to transfer, Burden of obligation imposing restrictions on the uses of land or annexed to ownership, Transfer by ostensible owner, Transfers by Unauthorized person who subsequently acquires interest, Transfer by co-owners of share in common property-priority of rights created by transfers, Rent bonafide paid to holder under defective title. Improvements made by holder under defective title. Lis pendens, Fraudulent Transfer, Part performance-of sales of immovable property of mortgages of immovable property and charges, Lease of immovable property, Exchange Gift, Transfer of actionable claim. Books Recommended: Transfer of Property Act 1882 (Act VI of 1882 with amendment) Mullah D.F: Transfer of Property Act. Mitra B.B.: Transfer of Property Act. Gour. H.S.: The Law of Transfer S.K. Ghosal, Law of Transfer of Property

LL.B 205: General Clauses Act and Interpretation of Statutes The General Clauses Act, 1897: Objective of the Act, General definition, Application of certain definitions to all Bangladesh laws, General rules of construction, Powers and functionaries, provisions as to orders, rules, etc. made under enactment, Miscellaneous provisions. Interpretation of Statutes: Definition of statutes, Forms and types of statutes, Difference between statutes and other laws, Interpretation and construction, approach to interpretation Necessity of interpretation, maxims of interpretation-types of interpretation- historical, grammatical,

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teleological, jurisprudential, purposive, sociological, rules of interpretation- golden rules and mischief rules, working papers- Comparison between interpretation of statutes, interpretation of constitution and interpretation of international treaties, some examples of interpretation of statutes from case laws. Books recommended: N S Bindra General Clause Act Vidya Dhar Mahajan General Clause Act N S Bindra Interpretation of Statutes Vepa P Sarathi Interpretation of Statutes, 4th Edition 2003 Sh. Shaukat Mahmood and Sh. Nadeem Shaukat Principles of Interpretation of Statutes with General Clauses Act 1897

GED 305: Bangladesh Studies Part A: Roots of Bangladesh: Ancient Bengal, The Medieval Bengal, British Rule, Emergence of Bangladesh, Mind and Culture of Bangladesh, Education in Bangladesh, Literature, Ethnic Insurgency, Foreign policy Part B: Politics and Economy of Bangladesh (1971-2003), Government and AdministrationExecutive, Legislature, Judiciary. Books Recommended Various Five years plans LL.B 211: Criminology Criminology and Criminal Law, Perspectives and methods in Criminology, Physical, Physiological and Racial factors and crime, psychological theories of criminal behavior, social and religious institutions of crime, Causes of crime-viewing the problem as a whole, Theories of Punishment. The Control of Crime

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The nature of Punishment and the Penal system, the treatment of criminals-Borstal, the Approved Schools, Probation, Detention before trial, Parole, Juvenile Court, Prison training, Prevention of Crime and delinquency. Books Recommended: Sutherland and Cressey: Principles of Criminology Donald R. Taft: Criminology Ahmed Siddique, Criminology N.V. Paranjapee, Criminology and Penalogy LL.B 212: Labour & Industrial Law Conditions of employment, classification of workers, probation period, appointment letter and identity card, service book, work register, stoppage of work, closure of establishment, right of laid-off workers for compensation, master roll of laidoff workers, retrenchment, re-employment of retrenched workers, discharge from service, misconduct and punishment, procedure for punishment, provisions regarding fine, termination of employment by the employer otherwise than by dismissal, termination of employment by employee, retirement of a worker, provident fund, final dues of worker, certificate of fitness, power to require medical examination, maternity welfare facilities, provisions regarding health and hygiene, provisions regarding safety, welfare measures, working hours, leave and holidays, wages and its payment, Wage Board, compensation for accident, trade unions and industrial relations, settlement and termination of industrial dispute, strike and lock out, Labour Court and Labour Appellate Tribunal, workers participation in companies profits, safety and control of employment of dock workers, provident fund, offences, penalties and procedure. LL.B 221: Law of Criminal Procedure: Law of Criminal Procedure: Constitution of Criminal Courts, Powers of Courts, Aid and Information to the Magistrate and the Police, Arrest, Summons and Warrant, Proclamation and Attachment, Bail, Prevention of Offences, Investigations and Inquiry, Charge, Trial before Magistrate and Courts of Session, Summary Trail, Judgment, Suspension, Remission and commutation of Sentence, Previous Acquittal and Conviction, Appeal Reference and Revision. Books Recommended:

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Mitra B.B: Criminal Procedure Code. Ratan Lal and Dhiraj Lal, Criminal Procedure Code Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of Criminal Procedure

LL.B 222: Land Laws of Bangladesh: History of Land Laws: Grant of Dewani-The Bengal Zemindars, their growth and incidents; Law relating to Permanent Settlement-main idea of Lord Cornwallis-defects of this Regulationabolition of Permanent Settlement-reasons. Law Relating to Landlords and Tenants: Short history of Tenancy Laws-extent and applicationclasses of tenants to rent sale for arrears-setting aside sale. Law relating to abolition of zemindary system: acquisition of all rent receiving interest by the State: Definitions who is not a rent-receiver; Special provisions for the acquisition of interests of certain rent-receivers-special provisions regarding lands held in Lieus of service; Preparation of record of rights-assessment of compensation; Provisions relating to arrears of revenue, rent and cesses; Incidents holdings of raiyats, and transfer, purchase and acquisition of lands: provisions as to enhancement and reduction of rent; ammulgamation, sub-division and consolidation of holdings: Maintenance of the record of rights; Jurisdiction-appeal, Revision and Review. Law relating to Non-agricultural Tenancy: Definitions-classes of non-agricultural tenant; Incidents of non-agricultural tenancies-under-tenants; provisions as to transfer of non-agricultural lands-Judicial procedure. Books Recommended: Lutful Kabir: Land Laws (Vols. I, II & III) M.K. Rakshit: E.B. State Acquisition & Tenancy act. Vols. I, II & III. L. Kabir: Rights and Liabilities of the Raiyats under the Bengal Tenancy Act. 1885 and the State Acquisition Act. LL.B 223: Public Demand Recovery Act.

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Definition-Filling, Service and Effects of Certificates and Hearing of Objections, Execution of Certificates, Attachment, Sale, Setting aside a sale, Reference to Civil Court. Appeal, Revision and Review. Books Recommended: D L R: Public Demand and Recovery Act. Sultan Ahmed: The Public Demands Recovery Act. S C Sarkar: Public Demands Recovery Act. LL.B 301: Law of Crime Essential elements of crime, Mens rea, General exemptions from criminal liability, abatement, Criminal Conspiracy, Offences against the State, Offences against the Public Tranquility, Offences by or relating to Public Servants, False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice, Offences relating to Coin and Governments Stamps, Weights and Measures, Offences relating to the Army, Navy, and Air Force, Offences relating to Religion, Offences relating to Elections, Offenses Affecting the Human Body, Offences against the Property and other Interests of the Individual. Books Recommended: Lutful Kabir: Penal Code. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal: Indian Penal Code. Zahirul Huq: Penal Code LL.B 302: Company Law: History of Company Laws, Nature and Constitution of Companies, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Doctrine of Ultra Vires, Raising and maintenance of Capital, Companys Organs and Officers, Types of Companies, Formation of Companies, Prospectus, Meeting, Investor and Creditors Protection, Directors, Managing Agents, Winding-up. Books Recommended: L.C.B. Gower: Modern Company Law Bangladesh Gazette (latest): The Company Act, 1994 Dr. M Zahir: Company Law

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LL.B 303: Specific Relief Act. Extent and Scope of Application of the Act, Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property, Suit by Person Disposed, Specific Performance of Contract as a Specific Relief, Contract which can be Specifically Enforced and which cannot be specifically enforced, Persons for and Against whom Contracts may be Specifically Enforced, Discretion and Powers of the Court, Rectification of Instrument, Rescission of Contracts, Cancellation of Instrument, Declaratory Decrees as Specific Relief, Preventive Relief, Temporary and Perpetual Injunctions, Mandatory Injunction. Books Recommended: D.L.R. : Specific Relief Act. 1877. Mullah D.F: Indian Contract and Specific Relief Act.

LL.B 311: Civil Procedure Code: Scope and Application of the Civil Procedure Code, Structure of the Code, Organization of Civil Courts in Bangladesh, Jurisdiction of Courts, Inherent power of Courts, Institution of Suits and proceeding: Place of Suing, Parties to Suits, Service of Summons on Defendant, Recognized Agents and Advocates, Examination of Parties, Discovery, Admission, Framing of Issues and Interrogatories, Hearing of Suit, Default of Appearance, Stay of Suits, Res Judicata, Bar to Further Suits, Execution of Decrees and Orders, Incidental and Supplemental Proceedings, Special Procedure in particular classes of Suits-Pauper Suits, Inter-pleader suits, Appeals from decrees and orders, Review, Revision and Reference, Temporary Injunction, Withdrawal and Adjustment of Suits, Commission, Arrest and Attachment before Judgment, Appointment of Receiver. Books Recommended: D.F. Mulla: The Code of Civil Procedure. Mahmudul Islam: The code of Civil Procedure C. K. Takwani: Civil Procedure Code LL.B312: AdministrativeLaw: Meaning and Nature of Administrative Law, Importance of Administrative Law, Rule of Law and Droit Administratiff, Separation of Powers and Administrative Law, Origin and Growth of

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Administrative Law in U.K., U.S.A., and South Asian Countries; Legislative Powers of Administration, Delegated Legislation, Limits of Delegated Legislation, Concept of Ultra Vires, Judicial Powers of Administration, Administrative Tribunals, Control of Judicial Power, Exercise of Administrative Discretion and its limits, Control of Administrative Powers and Actions -Judicial Review, Writs and Ombudsman, Public Corporations and Government Control of the Corporations, Decentralization of Administration its aims and objectives, Local Government and Local Self-Government in Bangladesh, Suit against Government Scope and Limitation. Books Recommended: Hood Philips Constitutional Law and Administrative Law C K Thacker Administrative Law C K Takwani Lectures on Administrative Law I P Massey Administrative Law M P Jain - Administrative Law Dr. Kamal Siddique- Local Government LL.B 313: Public International Law: Origin, Nature and Development of International Law, Theories as to Basis of International Law, Sanctions of non-observance of International Law. Sources of International Law, Relationship between International Law and Municipal law, Codification and Progressive Development of International Law, Subjects of International Law, State Territory, Recognition, State Jurisdiction, State Responsibility, State Succession, Law of the Sea, Diplomatic Envoys and consuls, International Dispute, Intervention, Law of War and Neutrality, and the United Nations and its different organs. Books Recommended: Openheim: International Law Vol. I & II. Starke: An Introduction to International Law. M. P. Tandon: Public International Law S.K. Kapoor: International Law and Human Rights BUS 308: Legal Aspects of Marketing: Meaning of legal environment, Rational for understanding legal environment, The demand legislation, The demand for consumer protection, Law influencing marketing decision, Law

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against deceptive practice, The purpose of laws design to prevent fraudulent and deception, Nature of state influence, Resorts for maintaining legal side, An evaluation of legal framework: Law of contract, Sale of goods act, Carriage of good act, Company law, Agricultural produce, Market regulation act, 1964, Bangladesh control of essential commodities act, 1956, Hats and Bazar ordinance 1959, Pure food ordinance 1969, Pure food ordinance 1969, Trade markets act 1940, Planet design act 1911, Standards of weights and measure ordinance 1982, Drug policy 1982, The payment of wages act 1936, The industrial relation ordinance.

LL.B 321: Law of Partnership Nature and Definition of Partnership, History of Partnership Law in Indian Sub-continent, distinction between the Partnership firm, Relations between the Partners, Registration of a Firm, Dissolution of a firm, Don sequences of Dissolution of a Firm. Books Recommended: Frederick Pollock-Digest of the Law Agency. Frederick Pollock and D.F. Mullah-the Indian Sale of Goods and the Indian Partnership Acts. S.D. Singh and J.P. Gupta-Law of partnership in India M.N. Mukerji and Sukumar dutta- Indian Partnership Act. LL.B 322: Law of Evidence & Registration: Law of Evidence: Function of the Law of Evidence, Facts in issue and Relevant facts connected with the facts to be proved, Statement about the facts to be proved, Decision about the facts to be proved, Opinions of the facts to be proved, Character of the persons who are concerned with the facts to be proved, Judicial notice, facts admitted, Proof of facts other than contents of documents; Proof of documents including proof of execution of documents and proof of existence, condition and contents of documents; Burden of Proof, Presumptions, competence of a witness, Privilege, Examination of witness, Impeachment or confirmation of the credit of a witness, Power of the court in relation to examination of witness, Improper Admission or rejection of Evidence.

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Law of Registration: Definition of Registration, Registerable Documents, Documents of which Registration is Compulsory and Optional, Time of Presentation, Effects of Registration and NonRegistration, Powers and Duties of Registering Officers. Law of Evidence Books Recommended: Monir: Principle and Digest of the Law of Evidence Stphen: Introduction to the Law of Evidence Sarker: Law of Evidence Law of Registration Books Recommended: D.F. Mullah: Indian Registration Act. LL.B 323: Law of Limitation: Law of Limitation, Limitation and Prescription, Object, Interpretation and Application of Statute of Limitation, Waiver of Limitation, Limitation of suits, Appeals and Application, Computation of Period of Limitation, Grounds of Exemption from Extension of Period of Limitation and Suspension of Limitation, Acquisition of Ownership by Possession, Acquisition of Easement Rights, Limitation in Suits from Recovery of Land, Effect of Fraud and Acknowledgement on Limitation Books Recommended R. Mitra: Law of Limitation Mulla: Indian Limitation Act. LL.B 324: Law of Agency & Bailment: Law of Agency: Nature and Definition of Agency, Different Classes of Agents, Creation of Agency, Agent, Authority, Rights and Duties of the Principal and Agent, Personal Responsibility of Agent.

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Law of Bailment: Nature and Definition of Bailment, Different Kinds of Bailment, Rights and Duties of the Bailor and Bailee. Termination of Bailment Right of finder of goods, Suits by Bailors agents the wrong doers.

Books Recommended: Frederick Pollock-Digest of the Law Agency. Frederick Pollock and D.F. Mullah-the Indian Sale of Goods and the Indian Partnership Acts. Ernest H Scamell (ed)- Lindley on the Law of Partnership. LL.B 325 Constitutions of USA & UK: The course will comprise the following topics to be discussed with reference to the constitutions of Bangladesh and U.K and relevant topics of other countries including U.S.A. and leading cases. Introduction-Conception and elements of State, Definition, Scope and nature of constitutional Law-contents and classification of constitutions. Philosophy of the Constitution, Development of the American Constitution, Comparison of American and British Constitutions, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch and the President, Judicial Branch, Relation between States, Amending the Constitution, Ratifying the Constitution. General theories of constitution-classification of constitutions. Supremacy of the constitutions, Conventions of the constitution, Ministerial responsibility-rule of Law compared with Administrative judiciary. Fundamental Rights and Principles-Fundamental Rights-Nature and analysis of the rightsmodification of the right in respect of disciplinary law-saving of certain clauses. The Executive-presidential and Parliamentary form of Govt. The Prime Minister and the CabinetPresident and his powers and functions-Council of Ministers-Power of dissolution of ParliamentLocal Government-defense service, the Attorney General. The legislature Composition and functions of Parliament privileges and immunities of Parliament legislative and financial procedure delegated legislation ordinance. Unconstitutional legislation ministerial responsibility Parliamentary sovereignty. The Judiciary Organization. Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions Superintendence and control over power courts separation of power independence of Judiciary Administrative Tribunals.

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Elections-establishment and functions of Election Commission-validity of election and the law relating to election. The service of Bangladesh, establishment of service Commission-function of the commission. Amendment procedure of the Constitution-transitional and temporary provisions-repeals-interpretations. Books Recommended: 1. Dicey, A.V. : Law of the Constitution 2. Wade and Philips: English Constitution 3. Hood Philips: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law 4. C F Strong: Modern political Constitution 5. Jennings: The Law and the Constitution Wilioughby: The Constitutional Law of United States

LL.B 402 International Human Rights Law: Human rights: Conceptual background, origin and development; Human rights and fundamental rights; Different generations of human rights: First generation, second generation and third generation of rights; International human rights instruments: United Nations Charter; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948; International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 1966; International Convenient on Economic, Social Cultural Rights, 1966; Regional human rights instruments, European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; European Social Charter; American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man; American Convention of Human Rights; African Charter on Human and People's Rights; Special human rights instruments: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination on Women (CEDAW); Child Rights Convention (CRC); Vienna Declaration; Human rights in armed conflict; Human rights situation in Bangladesh: Women, children, media, police, environment, minority, indigenous people etc.; Human rights and Development. Books Recommended: Basic Documents on Human Rights by Brownlie (London: Clarendon Press, 1971). International Protection of Human Rights by M. Ganji (Geneva: E Droz, 1962). The New Politics of Human Rights by J, A, Joyce (London: Momillan, 1978). International Law and Human Rights by H. Lauterpacht (London: Garland Pub. Inc. 1973).

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International Concern with Hum-an Rights by M. Mosiowitz (New York: Ocearn, 1974). Human Rights: Thirty Years after Universal Declaration by (Edited) B Ramcharan (London: Nijhlff, 1979). Human Rights and World Orders by Abdul Aziz Said (edited) (New York: Praeger Publishers, 1970). The International Law of Human Rights by Puaul S Siegharts by (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1988). Human Rights Issues and International Law by M. Zamir. International Human Rights in a Nutshell, 1998 by Thomas Buergenthal LL.B 403: Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh Income Tax Ordinance 1984: Definition: Income and Exemptions, Assesses, Types and Status, Tax Authority, Appeals, Revision and Reference, Assessment procedure, Recovery of Taxes, Refund and Penalties, Assessment of Non-Succession of Business; Changes in the constitution of firm, Provisions regarding certain classes of provident and superannuation Funds. Value Added Tax: Important terms, Taxable goods and services, VAT Authorities, Determination of VAT, method and time for VAT payment, Turnover tax and supplementary duty, Registration under VAT and VAT return. Customs Act: Brief Introduction to Customs Act 1969, Statutory definitions, customs procedure, customs authorities, Prohibited goods, goods dutiable, Exemptions from customs duty, Valuation procedure, date for determination of value and rate of duty, determination of customs duty. Estate Duty Act. 1950: Principles of passage of property of death, Waqf, Provision of Company Valuation, Aggregation into Estate, Deduction and Computation and Principles, Assessment Technique, Refund, Recovery and Penalties.

Books Recommended: Income Tax Manual Part I, II & III Income Tax Ordinance 1984 Value Added Tax Act 1991 Agriculture Income Tax Act 1944 Estate Duty Act 1950 Capital Gains Tax Bangladesh Act.

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A.H. Shaha Dutullah: Income Tax Nurunavi: Income Tax

LL.B 404: Intellectual property Law: The concept of Intellectual Property; Copy Right: Origin and development of Copyright Law; Rights protected by copy right; Copyright infringement, remedies; Industrial Property; Patent and duration of patent, other kinds of patents. infringement and, Remedies; Trade Marks: Definition of trademarks, functions of trademarks; Acquisition of trademark rights, Infringement of trademarks; Industrial design; Role and contribution of intellectual property; International co-operation in intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization; Paris Convention for the Protection of Intellectual Property, and other conventions; Intellectual property litigation; New development in intellectual property; Computer programs, integrated circuits, reprography, broadcasting innovations. Books Recommended: Law of Intellectual Property by P. Narayan Law of Intellectual Property by Utshell WIPO Publications

LL.B 411: Environmental Law General Issues: Origin of environmental movement historical background of the development of modern idea of international environmentalism current international environmental issues, theoretical issues and philosophical underpinnings of environmentalism, reasons for the development of environmental law. International environmental legal Issues: International environmental law definition nature scope and sources of international environmental laws, traditional international law sources like convention, treaties, customs, decisions of the international court of justice, soft law sources like declarations, non legally finding principles etc., the nature of international environmental problems, Principles of

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international environmental law, the scope for the development of new international environmental law sources. International Developments: Stocklom Declaration of 1972 its contents legal principles its importance and effects in the development of international environmental laws- Brundtland Commission Repost world commission on environment and development issue of sustainable development. Declaration of the Hague United Nation Conference of Environment and Development (UNCED) Rio Declaration and other UNCED texts, Agenda 21- Principles for a Global consensus on the management, Conservation and Sustainable Development of all types of forest, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change 1992, the importance of these instruments and their effects in the development of international environmental laws, Kayto Protocol and its importance for environment. Montreal Protocol 1987, Vienna convention in the perfection of the Ozone Layer 1990. Global and Regional Organization for Environment: Role of UNO General Assembly, United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) its organization- function activities in the development of international environmental law United Nations Specialized Agencies involved in the development of environmental law FAO, ILO,UNESCO, WHO, WMO etc. Role of different regional organization in the protection of regional environment: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe the council of Europe the organization of Economic Co-operation and Development, European Communities Organization of American States Organization of American unity- south pacific regional organizations. Environmental Law of Bangladesh: Major Domestic Environmental problems of Bangladesh. Historical perspective: Development of Environmental Laws in Bangladesh in Different Phases. Overview of the Domestic Environmental Legal Framework of Bangladesh. Sources of Environmental Law. Features of the Domestic Regulatory Regimes on the Environment of Bangladesh. Domestic Environmental Law and Policy-making Process of Bangladesh. Sectoral Laws and Policies Relating to Environment of Bangladesh: Pollution (Air, Water, Sound) Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh. Waste Disposal Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh. Forestry Related Laws

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and Policies of Bangladesh, Biodiversity Conservation Related Laws and Policies of Bangladesh, other sectoral laws and policies. Environmental Conservation Act 1995, Environmental Court Act, 2000: Powers, Functions and Procedures of the Environmental Court, Effectiveness of Environmental Court, Enforcement of Environmental Laws. Public Interest Litigation, Its Role in the Protection and Conservation of Environment in Bangladesh. Institutional Issues: Role of Governmental and Non-governmental Organizations in the Protection and Conservation of Environment: Ministry of Environment and Forest ( MoFF), Department of Environment (DoE), Department of Forest (DoF), Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA) and other environmental NGOs. Issue of Interagency Co-ordination. Books Recommended: Alexandre Kiss and Disah Shelton: International Environmental Law, Graham & Trotman Limited, London, England, 1991. W. Lang, H. Nehold and K. Zemanek (cds): Environmental Protection and International Law, 1990. A. Atiq Rahman, Raana Haider, Eirik G. Janses (ed): Environment and Development in Bangladesh, Vol. 1 & 2. University Press Limited, 1994. Mohiuddin Farooque & S Rizwana Hasan: Law Regulating Environment in Bangladesh Jona Razzaque: Public Interest Environmental Litigation in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Kluwer Law Publication, 2004

LL.B 412 Media and Information Technology Law: Concept and importance, Globalization and MIT, ICT; media information technology laws in Bangladesh- its future and application, the characteristics of cyber space and the process which influence law making, customary laws on cyber space, dispute resolution in cyber space, liability in cyber space, developing legal system and good moral for the internet, intellectual property rights in digital information, on line banking and e-commerce. Book recommended: ICT Policy of Bangladesh Govt. publication. Indian Cyber Space Law The Law of Cyber Space- UNESCO.

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LL.B 413 Law on Banking and Bankruptcy Meaning of banking sphere of bank activities; historical background of banking institutions in Bangladesh. Origin of bank legislation: Banking Companies Ordinance 1962 and Banking Company Act, 1991. Central Bank: Role of Bangladesh Bank as central bank, relation between Bangladesh Bank and central bank; Kinds of banks, privatization policy, transfer of nationalized banks to private sector. Krishi Bank: Background of the bank, management, objective of Krishi Bank; use of loan, purpose of loan, application of public demands recovery Act. Grameen Bank: Background, objective, Board of Directors, shareholding of paid capital, collateral security, audit of accounts, deposits. Cooperative Banking: Background and role of the bank, difference between cooperative and commercial bank, process of loan application, cooperative law, constitutional obligation. Islamic Banking: Method of operation. Bangladesh Shilpa Bank: Management nature of loan allowed by BSB, Bangladesh Shilpa Rin Shangstha; authorized capital, Privatization Act, 1993. Negotiable Instruments: Definition, characteristics and types of negotiable instruments, promissory note, bill of exchange, cheque, bank draft, hundies, time and demand instruments, inchoate instruments, escrow, maturity of negotiable instruments, payment in due course, payment of interest. Holder, holder in due course, privileges of a holder in due course, capacity of parties, liability of parties to negotiable instruments. Presentation of negotiable instruments: Presentment for acceptance and acceptance, time, place and proof of presentment, presentment for acceptance when excused, effect of non presentment, presentment for sight, presentment for payment-time and place, presentment for payment when unnecessary, negotiation of negotiable instruments, Dishonor and discharge of negotiable instruments

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Law on Bankruptcy: Meaning of bankruptcy, who can be adjudged bankrupt, Acts of bankruptcy, bankruptcy proceedings, Composition and scheme of arrangement. Money launderings Act: Scope, object of the Act, duties and responsibilities of commercial banks under the Money Laundering Act. LL.B 331 Banking and Securities Laws Banking Laws: Business of the Bank Companies Restrictions on some business, Disposal of assets not listed in banking business, Prohibition of employment of managing agents and restrictions on specific forms of employment, Restriction relating to removal of document and records requirement of minimum paid up capital and reserve fund. Regulation as to Paid-up capital, subscribed capital, authorized capital and voting rights of shareholders, restrictions on purchase of share of banks etc. The election of new Directors, restriction regarding tenure of post of Director, Vacation of Director, Restriction on payment of loans and advances, restriction on the Directors of the indebted Company. List of in debtors in default, etc, Restriction relating to remission of debts, Special provisions regarding bad debt. Power of the Bangladesh Bank to regulate advances by the bank company, jurisdiction of court as to rates of interest, License of Bank companies, maintenance of liquid capital. Illegal transaction by banking companies etc. Prohibition on certain activities in relation to Bank Companies. Acquisition of undertaking of Bank Companies. Suspension of Business and Winding up of Bank Companies. Speedy disposal of winding up procedure. Power and jurisdiction of Money Laundering Court. Settlement of dispute in the alternative manner under Money Laundering Court. Execution of order and of Money Laundering Court. Appeal and Revision in Money Laundering Court. Constitution, power and procedure of Bankruptcy Court. Act of Bankruptcy, plaint, adjudication etc. Order of adjudication. Interim proceedings consequent upon order of adjudication. Annulment of adjudication. Composition and arrangements and reorganization. Discharged and undercharged bankrupts. Administration of property-methods of proof of debts. Effects of bankruptcy of previous transactions. Realization of property. Offences and penalties under Bankruptcy Act. Disqualification of undercharged Bankrupt. Summary administration of estate. Appeal and review. Miscellaneous provisions under bankruptcy Act. Composition and jurisdiction and of Artha Rin Adalat. Implementation of decree by Artha Rin Adalat and appeal. Securities Laws:

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Historical background of Securities laws in Bangladesh. Civil liability, causation, purchaser seller requirement under Securities and Exchange Ordinance. Issue of Capital. Lock in and Minimum lot of shares. Penalty for certain refusal of customers securities. False prohibition and restrictions. Credit, pledging and lending of customers securities. False statements. Fraudulent acts and penalty. Cognizance of proof, burden of proof. Maintenance of secrecy. Registration and regulation of stock exchanges Accounts, annual reports, returns, cancellation of registration, compulsory listing, eligibility of registration, Listing of securities. Regulation of issuersProhibition of short selling, regulation of proxies, submission of returns, submission of statements of beneficial owners of shares. Trading by Directors, officers and principle shareholders. Securities in good faith. Constitution and office of securities and exchange commissioner, Delegation of powers, enquiry by Commission, functions of commission, Governments power to give directions, Government rule making power, meetings of Commission. Penalty for contravention, Cognizance of offence and Appeal. Registration with Commission, registration certificate. Stock Broker Rule. Insider Trading in Bangladesh. Books Recommended: Prof. AA Khan: A Manual of Bank Companies Laws and Allied Act, Regulations and Rules. Revised Edition, 2004 Dr. M Zahir: Company and Securities Laws, 2nd Edition David. L. Ratner: Securities Regulation LL.B 414 Dispute Resolution Client Counseling: Factual investigation; client interviewing, listing and observing, (Section 126 of Evidence Act, 1872), Interview checklist, client interviewing form; Reading of cases, finding law opinion, common forms and negotiation techniques. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Meaning and importance of alternative dispute resolution, method of alternative dispute resolution, qualifications of an ideal mediator, distinction between judicial system and ADR, the provisions of ADR under the Code of Civil Procedure, the Code of Criminal procedure, The Artha Rin Adalat Ain. Arbitration:

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Meaning and nature of arbitration, comparison among and between the judicial proceedings, arbitration proceedings and ADR proceedings, composition and jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals, making of arbitral award and enforcement of arbitral award, recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, settings aside an award, when arbitration superseded by the court, appeal. LL.B 421 Maritime and Shipping Law: Bill of Lading; Charter Parties, Arrest of ships and marine injunction; Contract of infringement, differences between Bill of Lading and Charter -party, Right of stoppage in transit, duties of a carrier by sea; liabilities of a carrier by sea, ship owners lien; Admiralty practice and arrest of ships; International ship management; Introduction to International Safety Management (ISM Code) and implication the Code. Protection and Indemnity (P & I) Insurance; Cargo Claims; Documentation and procedures for recovery of damages from carriers; Marine insurance policy, insurable in warranties; voyage, deviation and change of voyage, perils, losses and kinds of losses, particular average, general average, salvage; Relevant Laws: Bill of Lading Act 1856. Marine Insurance Act 1925; LL.B 422 The Legal Profession and Professional Ethics The nature and need of the legal profession, the legal profession as distinguished from business, history of legal profession in the sub-continent, Unified Bar in the independent Bangladesh, conditions of enrollment of advocate: subordinate courts advocate, public prosecutor(PP), Government Pleader(GP), High Court Divisions Advocate, Appellate Divisions advocate, Advocate-on-record, Senior Advocate, Attorney General of Bangladesh, importance of legal ethics, canons of professional conduct and etiquette: Duties and responsibilities towards other lawyers, towards Clients, towards Court, towards other persons, misconduct, the tribunal and disciplinary proceedings against misconduct of an advocate. Book recommended: The Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order and Rules, 1972. N. H. Jhabvala: Professional ethics.

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LL.B 423 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Civil) Law and principles of Drafting and Conveyancing. Distinction between Deeds and other Documents. Sale of Immovable Property: Essentials of a sale, How to Prepare a sale Deed, How to Prepare a contract for sale Deed (Bayna Nama). Mortgage: Essentials of a Mortgage, How to prepare a Mortgage Deed. Lease: Essentials of a lease, How to prepare a Lease Deed. Exchange of Properties: Essentials of a Exchange, How to prepare an Exchange Deed. Gift or Hiba: Essentials of a gift or Hiba, How to prepare a Gift or Hiba Deed. Waqf or Trust: Essentials of a Waqf or Trust, How to prepare a Waqf or Trust deed. Will or Wasiya: Essentials of a Will or Wasiya, How to prepare a Will Deed or Wasiya Nama. Power of Attorney: Essential of power of Attorney, How to prepare a power of Attorney. Notice: Different kinds of Notice, How to prepare different kinds of Notice. LL.B 424 Conveyancing and Legal Drafting (Criminal) FIR, General Diary, Bail Petition, Hajira Petition, Time Petition, Naraji Petition, Memorandum of Appeal, Revision. Petition under Section 241A of the Cr.P.C., Petition of Complaint, drafting under section 561 Cr.P.C., drafting under section 491 Cr.P.C. (detention), drafting under section 526 Cr.P.C., drafting under section 528 Cr.P.C., Books Recommended: N S Bindra: Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman and Interpretation of Deeds Mogha: Law of Pleading, Eastern Law House, 16th Edition, 2002 Murali Monohar: The Art of Conveyancing and Pleading, Eastern Law House,2nd Edition, 2004 Hargopal: Indian Draftsman, Guide to Legal Drafting, Universal Pub. Co. 2003. GM. Kothari: Principles & Precedents of the Law of Conveyancing, Draftsman & Interpretation of Deeds & Documents LL.B 425 Trial and Advocacy Training (Civil) Choice of Forum, Drafting of pleadings: various forms of plaints and written statement, Trial advocacy: skill, opening statement, examination in chief, cross examination, closing argument; Mock trial; Appellate advocacy; External-ship; court visit for student.

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LL.B 426 Trial and Advocacy Training (Criminal) Choice of Forum, Drafting of pleadings: drafting of FIR/complaint and bail petition; Trial advocacy: skill, opening statement, examination in chief, cross examination, closing argument; Mock trial; Appellate advocacy; LL.B 427: Project or Thesis Project and thesis is designed in order to obtain a better knowledge and understanding of any problem of legal philosophy, legal history, and comparative study of any law or any system of positive law, international or municipal. Students will have to dig up facts, unearth new data and discern relationship between facts already known. In furtherance of that the students will have to write up a thesis paper under the supervision of a scholar. The area of legal research may succinctly be as follows: The student may write a historical essay showing the development in a field of law or a particular doctrine. The student may write a kind of survey on the recent developments in law summarizing the most important cases, analyzing how they have followed or deviated from past cases and make a guess as to what the courts would do in future. The student may analyze the doctrine to see weather the case law is consistent, ambiguous and to state what in his opinion the correct propositions of law are by applying his own rationale reasons. The student may write about the relationship between law and other behavioral sciences. Copyright Daffodil International University http://www.daffodilvarsity.edu.bd/law/course.php External-ship.

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Introduction The undergraduate law program at BRACU School of Law is designed to prepare students for careers in law-judges, lawyers, administrators, and academics-and leadership roles in tomorrow's globalised economy and society. The four-year academic programme would enable students to pursue a range of fundamental topics in law and the legal system. Moreover, flexibility of curriculum would make it possible for them to pursue their individual academic interest in practically every area of law by selecting elective courses and topics of their own choice from one of the broadest selections available in any School of Law or University in Bangladesh. Law is much more than principles and provisions-it is about justice, equity and fairness as well as the values around which societies organised themselves through orderly institutions. Law is also intertwined with economy, development, business and the emerging globalised order. For a jurist, law does not exist in a vacuum and law is very closely related to and interacts with other social forces and issues. Hence, a law student at the BRACU School of Law will also take up subjects from other disciplines. In fact a law students will take 9 courses outside law-Economics, English, Development Studies and even Photography; and the choice is wide and varied. Mission Statement 'To the Romans, Justice was a goddess whose symbols were a throne that tempests could not shake, a pulse that passion could not stir, eyes that were blind to any feeling of favor or ill will, and the sword that fell on all offenders with equal certainty and with impartial strength.' Now, Justice-in the name of Rule of Law is a sine-qua-non for the maintenance of peace and tranquility in a given polity. Moreover, in a society advancing rapidly, it is the law that gives the lead to society and places before it ideals and values to which people should conform. Recognising BRAC's background, BRACU's commitment and goal, the School of Law would endeavor and strive to impart an education to seek legal solution that respects social, cultural and aesthetic needs of the people and prepare tomorrows lawyers to meet the challenges of the new millennium and the realities of globalisation.

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Structure of the Program Bachelor of Laws [LL.B. (Honors)] program consists of 12 semesters-3 equal semesters every year. A student shall have to successfully complete 45 courses comprising of 6 General Education Courses, 21 Major Compulsory Law Courses including Dissertation Paper and Moot-Court Sessions, 9 Courses Outside Major Area along with 9 Elective Minor Courses. In the last semester, students would be required to participate in mock trials. Moreover, for practical orientation, towards the end of the program, students would attend courts and lawyers' chambers. The course requirements and structure for the undergraduate Bachelor of Laws [LL.B. (Honors)] program is presented in the following Table: Area CoursesCredit Hours General Education Course [Basic requirements of BU] a. English Language b. CSE 1 c. Mathematics d. Natural Science e. Arts or Social Science Major Law Courses Elective Law Courses a. 5 Major Concentration b. 4 Minor Concentration Courses Outside Major 9 Total 45 135 5 4 27 15 12 21 2 3 1 3 1 1 63 3 3 6

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a) Foundation Courses/General Education General Education Courses: 18 Credits The General Education Courses are compulsory in terms of BRACU's academic requirements for undergraduate programs. b) Major Area Major Law Courses: 63 Credits Core Courses in Law [All courses are compulsory] LAW 101 The Jurisprudence of Legal Concepts and the legal system of Bangladesh LAW 102 Obligations: Contract Law LAW 103 Delict: Law of Tort LAW 104 Constitutional Law LAW 201 Equitable Principles and Specific Relief LAW 202 Muslim Family Law and Reforms LAW 203 Property Law and Transfers LAW 204 Law of Registration and Limitation LAW 205 Business Law LAW 301 Agricultural Law and Reforms LAW 302 Criminal Law LAW 303 Company Law LAW 304 International Law [Public] LAW 305 Principles of Civil Procedure LAW 306 Evidence LAW 307 Laws on Insurance LAW 308 Criminal Procedure LAW 401 Convincing and Legal Writings LAW 402 Legal Research and Methodology [Dissertation Paper] LAW 403 Moot-Court Sessions LAW 404 Law of Trusts and Codicils

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c) Electives Elective Law Courses: 27 Credits The following elective courses are offered and distributed in relation to particular branch / area of law to enable students to choose their field of concentration/specialization. Thus, for example, one may opt to choose "A" from the elective courses to have a unique opportunity of concentrating on Commercial Laws. One may, however, choose to specialize in Economic Laws and prefer to study courses contained in "B" or might be inclined to know and appreciate evolution of legal theories and system of the present modern world and, therefore, prefer to study "C"-Legal Philosophy, Rights and Dispute Resolution. Again, one may specialize in Estate Maintenance and Succession Laws by choosing courses under "D". Alternatively, a student may prefer to have a combination of all the above four disciplines of legal studies without concentrating in any particular field. A: COMMERCIAL LAWS Business and IP Matters LAW 322 Intellectual Property Law Law of Carriage/Law of Carriers LAW 423 Maritime Law and Carriers LAW 424 Inland Shipping Law Cyber Law LAW 425 Cyber Law LAW 426 Legal Informatics B: ECONOMIC LAWS Economic Laws LAW 331 Banking and Securities Law LAW 332 Laws on Foreign Exchange Investment and Anti-money Laundering

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Recovery and Taxation Laws LAW 433 Public Demand Recovery and Money Loan Court Act LAW 434 Taxation Law including Customs and VAT LAW 435 Labor and Industrial Law C: LEGAL PHILOSOPHY, RIGHTS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION Philosophy of Law LAW 341 Comparative Law LAW 342 Legal System and Institutions LAW 343 Criminology and Penology Law of Rights and Dispute Resolution LAW 344 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Arbitration LAW 345 Women, Law and Legal Protection LAW 346 Environmental Law LAW 447 Human Rights LAW 448 Administrative Law D. ESTATE MAINTENANCE AND SUCCESSION LAWS Inheritance Laws LAW 351 Hindu Law and Succession LAW 352 Succession, Social Policy and Law Reforms Estate Maintenance Laws LAW 353 Law of Town planning and Environment LAW 453 Construction Laws E. OTHERS Students may also opt for independent seminar course or write a substantial paper on topics related to any of the groups of specialised elective courses.

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d) Courses outside Major for Law Students Courses outside Major: 27 Credits For courses outside major students will be encouraged to pursue basic introductory courses from any discipline that would adequately prepare him/her to continue with major law courses afterwards. Students may also take introductory "Social Law Courses" (please see below) of the school itself but with prior consultation with academic advisors and the Chairperson of the School. e) Minor program Courses for doing Minor in Law [from other Departments]: 27 Credits [All courses are compulsory] LAW 101 The Jurisprudence of Legal Concepts and the legal system of Bangladesh LAW 102 Obligations: Contract Law LAW 103 Delict: Law of Tort LAW 104 Constitutional Law LAW 202 Muslim Family Law and Reforms LAW 203 Property Law and Transfers LAW 302 Criminal Law LAW 303 Company Law LAW 304 International Law [Public] LAW & SOCIETY The School of Law is planning to offer following "Social Law Courses" open for any student of BRACU. Students from any discipline (including law) may opt to pursue such courses as outside major courses to obtain the required amount of credits for their graduation. The courses include: Introduction to Bangladesh Legal System Contractual Rights and Civil Wrongs Introduction to Property Law Human Rights and Law

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Women and the Law Introduction to Labor Rights Introduction to Bangladesh Constitution Right to Environment and Law Law and Development Consumers' Rights and Law Introduction to Criminal Law Bangladesh Securities Market Law

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LAW 101: The Jurisprudence of Legal Concepts The course will discuss the conceptual framework of contemporary systems of private and public law, including general theories of rights, duties and powers. In this context certain main institutions of law will be considered such as property, ownership and possession; contract and promising; legal personality, delict, negligence and risk; responsibility and punishment, evidence and procedure; rights and right creation. In each case there will be consideration of the extent to which particular legal or social values are presupposed by or flow from particular institutions. To understand legal system of Bangladesh and hierarchy of courts, their constitution and function with power and jurisdiction, Code of Conduct and Ethics as prescribed by the Bangladesh Bar Council.3 credits LAW 102: Obligations: Contract Law This involves the law of voluntary obligations, contract and unilateral promise. The essential elements for the formation of a contract; vitiating elements of Contract-Coercion, Fraud, Misrepresentation, Undue influence and Mistake; Contractual Capacity; Forms of Consideration; Types of contracts in terms of validity and operation; agreements expressly declared void under

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the law; nature of Quasi Contracts/law of unjust enrichment; dissolution of contracts; remedies for breach of contract are all topics that will be covered under this subject.3 credits LAW 103: Delict: Law of Tort The topic covers the nature and scope of the Law of Tort, general conditions of liability, general defenses, general remedies, parties to an action in tort, remoteness of damage. Specific torts: Trespass to the person, goods and land; malicious prosecution, defamation, negligence, nuisance, vicarious liability, strict liability, liabilities for dangerous land and structures. Remedies in torts; specific restitution-Injunction and damages. 3 credits LAW 104: Constitutional Law Introduction-Conception and elements of State-Definition, scope and nature of Constitutional Law-contents and classification of Constitutions. General theories of Constitution-classification of Constitutions, Supremacy of the Constitutions. Conventions of the Constitution-Ministerial responsibility-Sovereignty of Parliament-Theory of separation of powers-Rule of Law compared with Administrative judiciary. Fundamental Rights and Principles-Fundamental Principles of State Policy and their purpose. The Executive. The Legislature. Unconstitutional legislationMinisterial responsibility-Parliamentary sovereignty. The Organization of judiciary, Jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court and its Divisions Superintendence and control over lower courts, separation of power, independence of Judiciary. Administrative Tribunals. The Services of Bangladesh-establishment of Service Commission-function of the Commission.3 credits LAW 201: Equitable Principles and Specific Relief The course covers the origin and development of equity, equity and its relation to law, equity under Roman legal system, incorporation of Equitable principles in Bangladesh legal system, the general nature of equitable principles and remedies. The maxims of equity, election, satisfaction, redemption, equitable relief in contracts. Recovery of possession of immovable property, suit by person dispossessed, specific performance of Contract as a Specific Relief, contracts that can be specifically enforced and which cannot be specifically enforced. Persons for and against who contract may be specifically enforced. Discretion and powers of court. Rectification of instruments, recession of contracts. Cancellation of instrument. Declaratory decrees as Specific Relief, preventive relief, perpetual injunction, and mandatory injunction, injunction to perform negative agreement.3 credits Prerequisite: LAW 102

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LAW 202: Muslim Family Law and Reforms Legitimacy-Guardianship-Maintenance-Gift-Will-Wakf-Preemption-inheritance (Hanafi & Shia)Statutory Laws-The Shariat Application Act, 1937. Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929-Muslim Family Law Ordinance, 1961. The Muslim Marriages and Divorces (Registration) Act, 1974; Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980; Family Courts Ordinance, 1985.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102 LAW 203: Property Law and Transfer The Legal rules regulating the acquisition, transfer both voluntary and involuntary and restrictions on the exercise of rights in property: heritable and moveable, corporeal and incorporeal:with particular emphasis on the effectiveness of the present rules in meeting the needs of modern society. General rules governing the transfer of movable and immovable properties by act of parties. Vested and contingent interests, transfers with conditions. Doctrine of election, doctrine of lis:pendens, fraudulent transfer, doctrine of Part Performance, sale of immovable properties, mortgages, different kinds of mortgages, foreclosure, redemption. Doctrine of marshalling, contribution, subrogation and priority. Charges, leases, exchange, gifts and transfer of actionable claims.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 201 LAW 204: Law of Registration and Limitation Preliminary, registration establishment, registerable documents, time of presentation, place of registration, presentation documents for registration, presenting wills and authorities to adopt, deposit of wills, effects of registration and non:registration, duties and power of registration officers, refusal to Registrar, fees for registration, searches and copies, penalties and miscellaneous. Limitation and prescription, object interpretation and application of statutes of Limitation, wavier of limitation, limitations of suits, appeals and applications, computation of period of limitation, grounds of exemption from extension of period of limitation, suspension of limitation, acquisition of ownership by possession, acquisition of easement rights, limitation in suits for recovery of land.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102 LAW 205: Business Law

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A study of legal environment of business in Bangladesh excluding Law of Contract and Labour and Industrial Laws. The study comprises details relating to Law of Partnership, Bailment and Agency, Sales of Goods and Law of Bankruptcy.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102 LAW 301: Agricultural Law and Reforms The law affecting the use of land for agriculture in Bangladesh; the law of landlord and tenant as it affects agricultural and small:holdings, with particular reference to the main features, and interpretation, of the relevant legislation. Evolution of tenancy-from ancient period to the passing of The State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950. Who is or who is not a rent:receiver; Special provisions for the acquisition of interests of certain rent:receivers: Special provisions regarding lands held in lieu of service; Preparation of record of rights:assessment of compensation; Provisions relating to arrears of revenue, rent and leases; Incidents holdings of raiyats, and transfer, purchase and acquisition of lands; provisions as to enhancement and reduction of rent; amalgamation, sub:division and consolidation of holding; Maintenance of the record of rights; Jurisdiction:Appeal, Revision and Review. Classes of non:agricultural tenants, tenants, under tenants, provisions as transfer of a non:agricultural land, improvements, other incidents of non:agricultural tenancies, judicial procedure. 3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 203, LAW 204 LAW 302: Criminal Law General principles of responsibility for crime, essential elements of crime, guilty mind, actus reus and mens rea; defenses and mitigating factors. Grounds of exemption from criminal responsibility, joint liability, abetment and attempt of offences. Specific offences under Penal Code: Offences against the State and other public interests. Offences affecting the human body. Offences against the property and other interests of the individual. Punishment: Its objects and limits. Special criminal laws will also be discussed.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 104 LAW 303: Company Law The theory and principles of company law, including the meaning and consequences of incorporation, it is advantages and disadvantages, the ultra vires doctrine, the concept of capital, the company's organs and agents and its liability for their actions, the rights and obligations of directors and shareholders inter se and the protection of minorities, the formation and flotation of

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companies, the nature and classification of company securities, publicity, accounts and audit, meeting and resolutions, reconstructions and amalgamations, liquidation.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 205 LAW 304: International Law [Public] Sources of International law, relation to municipal law; law of territory, the sea, air and outer space; jurisdiction; privileges and immunities of states; international organization and their representatives; individuals in international law; nationality, aliens, human rights, extradition; law of treaties; international responsibility of states and international organisations; settlement of disputes; role of international institutions; use of force by states and international institutions; law of war and neutrality.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101 LAW 305: Principles of Civil Procedure Procedural and Substantive law-organisation of Civil Courts in Bangladesh, scope and application of the Civil Procedure Code, structure of the code. Inherent power of the courts, Code not exhaustive, Suits and other Civil proceedings. Jurisdiction of Courts, Institution of suits and proceeding, place of suits, Parties to suits, Service of summons of defendant, recognized agents and advocates, examination of parties, discovery, Admission, Framing of issues and interrogatories, Hearing of suits. Default of appearance and failure to prosecute. Stay of suits, Stay of Suits, Resjudicata. Bar to further suits, execution of decrees and orders, Incidental and supplemental proceeding, special procedure in particular classes of suits Pauper suits, Interpleader suits, Appeals from decrees and orders, Review, Revision and Reference Temporary injunction, withdrawal and adjustment of suits, commission, arrest and attachment before judgment, Appointment of receivers. Appeals to the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 104, LAW 201 LAW 306: Evidence Development, scope and function of the law; necessity of proof, relevancy of facts, mode of proof, production and effect of evidence, improper admission or rejection of evidence.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 302, LAW 305 LAW 307: Laws on Insurance

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Evolution-historical sketch, nature of the concept of insurance, governing laws, formation of the contract. Basic features / characteristics of contract of insurance. Provisions of fire insuranceAssignment of fire policies, when valid-(refer to the provisions of Secs. 49 and 135 of the Transfer of Property Act 1882), 'Average Clause' in fire policies and its effect, 'average formula' and its application. Types of fire policy-Specific policy, Comprehensive policy, Valued policy, Floating policy, Replacement or Re-instatement policy. Provisions of marine insurance. Basic characteristics of marine insurance, Classification of marine policies, various "clauses" in marine policies: Liability of Underwriter. Marin loss-Partial and Total loss, Actual total loss and Constructive total loss. Notice of abandonment, when required. Provision of life insurance. Miscellaneous/liability insurance. Provisions applicable to Insurers/underwriters/insurance Company. Bankruptcy and its effect on insurance claims. Concept of Re-insurance and Double insurance.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 205 LAW 308: Criminal Procedure Constitution, jurisdiction and powers of criminal courts, arrest, bail, provisions as to bonds. Prevention of offences, unlawful assembles; investigation and inquiry, charge, trial of summons case, warrant cases and session cases. Summary trials, judgment, acquittal and conviction. Appeal, reference and revision.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 302 LAW 401: Conveyancing and Legal Writings Conveyancing-as an art of effecting transfers. Short history of conveyancing-Deedpoll, Indenture and Grant. Ownership of land and soil (Indian concept)-Absolute ownership. Conveyancing in British India, capacity of conveyancing, transfers by limited owners, disqualified transferee, unborn persons, fiduciary relations between the parties, operation and restraint on transfer. Essence of drafting, requisite of Deed of Transfer-in general, registering office, time limit of presentation of documents, enforcing one to register.3 credits Prerequisite: LAW 203, LAW 204 LAW 402: Legal Research and Methodology To associate and induct students into the culture of research work and to provide a framework in which they can develop their individual skills and talents in a stimulating research environment. Students would be exposed to variety of literature which explores the setting up of research

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projects, the definition of research questions, techniques for research, analysis, the development of conclusions and findings, and writing-up styles in general. To provide students with practical experience in the planning and execution of a small research project as well as the research literature towards a supervised Dissertation Paper. In the beginning of the 4th year, Semester VII, students would have to choose and decide the topic for their Dissertation Paper and find a Supervisor in consultation with faculty administration. The Supervisor would provide necessary scholastic support and guide to the student to accomplish and achieve the goals of presenting a decent paper. It is required that in preparing the Dissertation Paper students must adequately demonstrate research skill and legal acumen that is expected of him as a senior student of law.3 credits LAW 403: Moot Court Sessions Mock trials would be arranged based on hypothetical facts and cases, both in criminal a civil matters, with a view that students may acquire practical knowledge on customary behaviours of lawyers in court-room and other associated professional ethics that is expected of a lawyer of good standing. In mock trials real life situations would be created-Viz. the counsel / lawyer / Advocate of both sides would properly be dressed in accordance with the norms and practice, retired Judges of the High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh would be invited to act as a Judge to preside over the mock trial sessions, replica witnesses be created in terms of the facts of the cases to depose and be examined and cross-examined by the counsel / lawyers of both the sides, so that art of examining and cross-examining of witness and rules prescribed thereto be demonstrated and practiced. The moot-court sessions would immensely help the young budding lawyers of Bangladesh, who normally feel shy in the beginning of their practicing life, and often get disinterested in practicing law in the court.3 credits LAW 404: Law of Trusts and Codicils Origin and development of trust, trust distinguished from other legal relationship. Classification and kinds of trust; creation of trust, the office of trustee, rights, powers and discretion of trustees, duties and disabilities of trust. Liability for breach of trustee and remedies of the beneficiary. Wills and its characteristic, kinds of will, wills in Mohammadan Law. Capacity to make a will, Capacity to take under a will, what may be bequeathed, probate and letters of administration, bequest to unborn persons, will in favour of a female, estates unknown to Hindu Law, power of appointment, direction of accommodation and construction of wills.3 credits

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ELECTIVE LAW COURSES LAW 322: Intellectual Property Law The law of intellectual property, copyright, patents, designs, trade marks, passing off, confidential information and other forms of intellectual property in the law of intellectual property.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 203, LAW 304 LAW 423: Maritime Law and Carriers Common carriers, carriage by Railways. Carriage by air, law relating to air carriage, Warsaw convention and the Hague protocol, the documents of carriage, rights and duties, international carriage by air, internal carriage by air, the procedure of realizing damages. Carriage by sea, the contract of affreightment, charter party, the bill of lading, is the bill of lading a negotiable instrument? Differences between a Charter Party and a Bill of Lading, implied warranties, duties of a carrier by sea, liabilities of a carrier by sea, certain terms, average.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 304, LAW 307 LAW 424: Inland Shipping Law Registration and survey, inland ships to be surveyed and registered, powers of surveyors and registrars, grant of certificate of survey, duration of certificate of survey, power of government to direct survey by more than one surveyor, ownership acquired outside Bangladesh to be reported to registrar, ships when altered are to be registered, manning examination and certificationcategories of inland ship, manning of inland ship, suspension and cancellation of certificate. Shipping casualties-Shipping causalities and report thereof, inquiry trial of offences. Constitution of a Marine Court, procedure of trial, arrest of witnesses, special powers of courts. Protection of vessels and passengers, effect further plying without route permit, timetable and printed ticket, voyage during storm, signal, measures for protection against explosion, fire. Carriage of dangerous goods, maximum and minimum fares and freights. Penalty and procedure, trial of offences, trial of offences by the Magistrate of the Maritime Court, Recovery of fine by distraint. Rules to regulate the carriage of passengers inland steam-vessels, Rules to regulate the towing and speed of inland steam-vessels, Rules for the protection of inland steam and motor-vessels from danger by collision.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 307 LAW 425: Cyber Law

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The course would be divided into several modules covering Introductory Concepts, Computer Concepts, Electronic Signatures, Intellectual Property Issues, Cyber Crimes, Jurisdictional issues, Data Protection and privacy. The syllabus of the course would be divided into sessions, which would be clubbed together to facilitate the student's ease of studying and understanding.3 credits LAW 426: Legal Informatics The course would enable students to become familiar with 'Information Technology in the arena of Law' and would denote the entire interaction between Law and IT. The course would consider the possibilities for the use of IT by lawyers and the impact of IT on legal practice. Attempted would be made to briefly introduce the students to the issues behind the concept of legal informatics--a field that addresses the application of information technologies in the practice of law. To find out how the traditional roles of attorneys, law librarians, and systems personnel in law offices are being re-defined in an increasingly networked, electronic environment. Students would be exposed to the most current electronic technologies that are used to enhance the functions of litigation and issues arising from their use, and would encompass topics, such as Litigation support / imaging, Electronic filing, Brief banks, form files, and in-house research banks (how to use technology to help avoid re-inventing the wheel) and Telecommuting or bringing your network with you on the road. 3 credits LAW 331: Banking and Securities Law Laws of Banking in Bangladesh, Relation between banker and customer. Customer's Accounts, Special Types of Banker's Customers, Negotiable Instruments, Cheques, Payment of Cheques, collection of Cheques, loans and advances. Secured advances. Modes of creating Charge. Secured advances, Types of Securities. Letters of Credit and Guarantees. Business of Banking Companies, Illegal banking transactions-the powers of Bangladesh Bank, prohibition of certain activities by the Banking Companies, suspension and winding-up of banking Companies and others. Historical Background of Securities Law-British India prospective, Power of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), regulation on issuance, prohibitions and restrictions. Constitution and functions of Securities and Exchange Commission. Stock Exchange Rules. Concept of insider trading-Chinese walls, positions in USA, UK and Bangladesh. Different relevant Rules and Regulations.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 205, LAW 303, LAW 307 LAW 332: Laws on Foreign Exchange, Investment and Anti-money Laundering

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Specific laws regulating payments and dealings in foreign exchange, securities and import and export of currency / bullion. Laws providing promotion and protection to foreign (private) investment in Bangladesh, duties of the Bangladesh Bank to restrain/control and protect moneylaundering offences-right of investigation. Constitution and powers of Money Laundering Courtright of passing confiscation an freezing orders, appeals against such orders, punishment for money laundering offences.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 205 LAW 433: Public Demand Recovery and Money Loan Court Act Preliminary, filing, service and effect of certificates and hearing of objections thereto. Executions of certificate attachment, sale, setting-aside sale disposal of sale proceeds. Arrest, detention and release. Reference to civil court, supplementary provisions. Constitution, power and jurisdiction of money loan court. Filing of suits, rules and method of trial, Settlement conference-mediation. Appeal and revision, miscellaneous.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 201, LAW 203, LAW 204, LAW 301, LAW 305 LAW 434: Taxation Law including Customs and VAT An introduction to the law of direct and indirect taxation as applied to Bangladesh, objectives of fiscal policy in developed and undeveloped economy, compensatory fiscal policy, contra cyclical fiscal policy, crowding out effect, automatic stabilization, Limitations of fiscal policy in Bangladesh. Public and private finance, importance of public finance, causes of growth of public expenditure in modern firms-its related theory, effect and limits of Government expenditure, objectives and principle of taxation, good tax system, canons of taxation, characteristics, classifications of income and their effects, exemptions. Income year, assessment year, assessment, reassessment, advance payment proceedings, set off and carry forward for losses, tax evasion and tax avoidances. Income tax authority, methods of computing income and allowable deductions under each head. Law of gift tax. Law of wealth tax. Particular emphasis would be placed on the law of Fiscal measures, income-tax, gift tax and value added tax on goods and service.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 203 LAW 435: Labour and Industrial Law Definition of Worker, formation of the contract of service, conditions of employment and classification of workers, leave and holidays, stoppage of work, lay off, retrenchment, fine,

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discharge, dismissal, punishment Procedure, termination of employment, grievance procedure, penalties and procedure. The Law of Trade Unions: Role, function and utility of trade unions, rights and privileges of registered trade unions and collective Bargaining Agents, unfair labour practices. Settlement of disputes: Origin of labour legislation, right to strike and lockout, industrial disputes and their settlement through negotiation, conciliation, arbitration and by Labour Courts, constitution, function and power of Labour Courts and the Labour Appellate Tribunal. Fixing of right to wages, payment of wages, deductions and claims. Factories Law: Early factory legislation, health, hygiene, welfare, working hours, overtime employment of young person and female, leave and holidays Penalties. Shops and Establishment Law: Working hours, leave and holidays, provision for health and hygiene, penalties. Workmen's Compensation: Accidents and diseases, fatal accidents, employers' liability for compensation and the procedure for its determination, the functions of the commissioners.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 102, LAW 205 LAW 341: Comparative Law Nature, classification, origin and development of comparative law, importance and utility of comparative law, weakness of comparative law, comparative law and conflict of laws, major legal systems, comparison between organizations and systems of courts in common law and civil law countries, comparative approach to the sources of law.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 305, LAW 308 LAW 342: Legal Systems and Institutions A critical introduction to the legal system of the than British India and Bangladesh, and to the study of law more generally in its historical, philosophical and social context. Its coverage includes legal theory, legal reasoning, the judicial process, law and justice, the sources of law, legal history, the administration of justice, jurisdiction and procedure. The Charter Act of 1833: Law commission; codification: Influence of English law in India. Introduction of the doctrine of equity, justice and good conscience, the Gentoo code. Customary law and codification. Personal laws of Muslims and Hindus. The Indian High Courts Act 1861. Constitutional Acts 1861-1947. Growth of legal profession in India before 1947. History of the Privy Council and its necessity. The Federal Court.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 104, LAW 304 LAW 343: Criminology and Penology

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The course will develop students' knowledge of law and legal systems with respect to criminal law enforcement. The legal context will be studied in relation to its broader social and cultural embeddedness. The Science of Criminology: Criminology and criminal law, perspective and methods in criminology, physiological and racial factors and crime, Psychological theories of criminal behavior, social factors and crime-influence of home and family, social and religious instruments of crime, causes of crime-viewing the problem as a whole. The control of crime: The nature of punishment and the penal system, the treatment of criminals in borstal, the approved schools, probation, detention before trial, parole, the Juvenile Court, prison training, prevention of crime and delinquency.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 302, LAW 308, LAW 101, LAW 306 LAW 344: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Arbitration Concept of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Origin and development, ADR concept in British India. Different advantages of ADR in contrast to litigations. Factors necessary for its success. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and court system. ADR techniques-negotiation, mediation / conciliation, mediation-arbitration (MED-ARB), mini-trial, arbitration, first track arbitration etc. Arbitration-advantages, implied provisions in an Arbitration, powers and duties of an Arbitrator, Award and Enforcement of award, settings-aside an award. Arbitration superseded by the court. Appeal. Dispute resolution within and outside court-US experiences. International mediation-UK experiences.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 305, LAW 101 LAW 345: Women, Law and Legal Protection In our society women have become a marginalised section of the human population. In many instances their functions have been relegated to mere procreation and attending to household chores. Her life is so structured that she has become sub-servient to the needs of man and has become a victim of social and personal aggression, even in the era of equality of sexes, equality before law and equal protection of laws through constitutional guarantees. It is ironical that cruelty to the women and problem of battered wives have become almost a worldwide phenomenon. Domestic violence occurs all over the world on a significant and disturbing scale. In the context of the above scenario the course will deal with the social and legal status of women, enactments and laws that ameliorate their lot and prevent exploration and discrimination.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 104, LAW 202, LAW 302, LAW 306, LAW 308

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LAW 346: Environmental Law An introduction to the law (in international and national perspective) related to the protection of the environment. Emphasis is placed not only on selected subject areas (e.g. nature conservation, integrated pollution control) but also on the study of different strategies of environmental protection and their enforcement. International Developments-International environmental legal issues-regional environmental developments-international environmental institutions.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 103 LAW 447: Human Rights Concepts, development of international human right law, international human rights instruments, regional human rights instruments. Role of Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), in the promotion of human rights with special reference to Bangladesh.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 304 LAW 448: Administrative Law Administrative Law-Definition, nature, scope, causes of growth with special reference to Bangladesh. Droit Administratif. Important concepts in Administrative Law-Concepts of Rule of law, Concept of Natural Justice, doctrine of Ultra Vires, concept of public interest litigation. Administrative action-Classification-Quasi-legislative Action, Quasi-judicial Action, Purely Administrative Action, Control mechanism, Judicial Review-principles and modes. Administrative Discretion, Administrative Arbitrariness. Liability of Administration-Liability of Administration in Tort and Contract, Privileges and immunities of Administration in suits, Immunity from state operation and estoppels, other privileges. Statuary Public CorporationsChief characteristics, liability in Tort and contract, rights and privileges, control mechanism. Administrative fault-Special Remedies. Tribunals, ombudsman, discretion to disobey.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 101, LAW 305, LAW 103, LAW 102 LAW 351: Hindu Law and Succession Origin, sources and operation of Hindu law, schools of Hindu law, persons governed by Hindu law, the Doctrine of Factum Valet. Joint family, Dayabhaga joint family, Debts-grounds of liability, debts under the Dayabhaga law, Partition-how partition is affected. Women's estate. Marriage, divorce, succession, adoption and maintenance.3 credits

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LAW 352: Succession, Social Policy and Law Reforms Law of inheritance in personal laws, amendments and reforms thereto and its effects on social policy.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 202, LAW 203 LAW 353: Law of Town Planning and Environment Rules in relation to town planning and land development, establishment of RAJUK, its power and functions, introducing improvement scheme and re-housing scheme along with power of acquisition, disposal of land and compulsory acquisition, its effect on environment.3 credits LAW 453: Construction Laws Law relating to construction of building in Bangladesh, restrictions and requirement thereon, under the Building Construction Act 1952 and amendment thereafter in 1990 along with Building Construction Rules 1996.3 credits Prerequisites: LAW 203

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