Period 1
Ms. Premsy explained the changes effected in the curriculum and
pattern on evaluation, effected by the University of Calicut in the conduct of
the Three Year LLB course, in line with the Bar Council of India directions for
conducting the course. She said that the changes were expected to be
implemented this year. The College authorities were of the impression that it
would not be necessary to adopt the changed pattern, this year itself and that
is why they started teaching subjects according to the old scheme.
Change in subjects
In the changed scenario, certain
subjects will be shifted to the semesters to come, and some subjects, which had
to be learned in other semesters, will be part of this curriculum for this
semester. Accordingly, two subjects are dropped viz., Jurisprudence and Civil
Procedure Code. Also, the paper Consumer Protection will be clubbed with Torts,
along with Motor Vehicles Act. Three new
papers will have to be learned viz., Constitutional Law-1, Family Law-1 and Law
of Crimes. The list given below indicates the subjects to be studied in
Semester 1 and the teachers who will handle the subject:
|
Paper
|
Name of Subject
|
Teacher i/c
|
|
CP-01
|
Law of Contracts
|
Ms. Suma
|
|
CP-02
|
Torts (including Consumer Protection & MV Act)
|
Ms. Premalatha
|
|
CP-03
|
Constitutional Law- 1
|
Ms. Premsy
|
|
CP-04
|
Family Law- 1
|
Ms. Smitha
|
|
CP-05
|
Law of Crimes (IPC)
|
Ms. Praseetha
|
|
OP-01
|
Legal Language
|
Ms. Liji
|
Internship
A compulsory internship of three
months during the course is included. The internship has to be done in three
one-month periods (of four weeks each), during the summer vacations. The program can be done in various
institutions like Companies, NGOs, Local Self Government Institutions,
Advocates’ firms and other places, where application of law is done. Reports need to be submitted on completion of
each period of internship, separately.
There would be a separate
viva-voce on the basis of the internship done, at the end of the course. The
total marks allotted for the internship program is 50.
There would be a team of three
teachers to provide the necessary guidance and support for the internship
program. The members of the team are yet to be decided. The selection of the
institution can be done on the basis of individual choice, subject to the
approval of the facilitating teacher/s. This
arrangement will give a strong base of practical knowledge in different areas
of advocacy, which is very important for a practicing lawyer. Ms. Premsy called
for whole-hearted involvement and sincere efforts in this endeavor.
Detailed guidelines in this
regard will be provided later.
Examinations and
Valuation
The marks for internal assessment
have been enhanced to 25% from the current 20%. Written examinations will be
for 75% of the aggregate marks. Detailed guidelines on all these aspects are
available in print form. Ms. Premsy gave a copy. The students can take Xerox
copies, if needed.
Ms. Premsy will be handling the
paper- Constitutional Law- 1, in this semester.
Period 2- Free period. Many students went to watch the inter-class
football match, held at Ayyanthole ground.
Period 3- Family
Law-1 (Ms. Smitha)
Ms. Smitha informed that instead
of Consumer Protection Law, which she was handling previously, she would take
classes on Family Law- Paper-1, now onwards. Ms. Premalatha would be handling
Consumer Protection Law, along with Torts.
She gave an introduction about
the Family Laws in India. Family laws deal with laws relating to family
affairs, such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody of children, succession,
adoption etc. The syllabus for this semester involves legal provisions on
marriage, divorce and maintenance.
There is no common law for all
people with regard to family matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance,
succession, adoption etc., in spite of many attempts made for passing such a
law. The demand for a common law on personal matters, in the form of a Uniform
Civil Code has been made since Independence. The necessity to adopt a Uniform Civil Code
has been included in the Directive Principles of the Constitution of India. In
spite of many attempts made at different points of time to pass a Uniform Civil
Code in the Parliament, none has become fruitful to date. The patriarchal
nature of the society and the vested interests of the political parties and
various religious organizations played major role in hindering the enactment
process.
The personal laws are based on laws which have
been made on the basis of the customs and practices of different religions.
Thus, the Hindu Marriage Act, Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Adoption Act etc. will be applicable in the case of Hindus,
Buddhists, Jains etc. Similarly, Muslims are governed by the Muslim Personal
Laws and Christians by the Christian Personal Laws.
Family Courts, the Special Courts
established under the Family Courts Act, 1984 deal with family law matters.
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN PREPARED BY SMT. REMA.
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