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Three-year LL.B. syllabus, semester by semester

The Three-year LL.B. as taught at the University of Mumbai, 6 semesters, paper by paper. The papers are the compulsory set the Bar Council of India prescribes, so the same core is taught at every recognised law college — the order and the electives are the university's.

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Semester 1

Semester 2

  • Law of Crimes
    **BNS 2023** (formerly IPC)
  • Constitutional Law – I
    Constitution of India — Fundamental Rights, DPSP, writs
  • Family Law – I
    Hindu Marriage Act 1955; Hindu Succession Act 1956; HAMA 1956
  • Environmental Laws
    EP Act 1986; Water Act 1974; Air Act 1981
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – I

Semester 3

  • Administrative Law
    Delegated legislation, natural justice, judicial review
  • Family Law – II
    Muslim personal law; Indian Succession Act 1925
  • Transfer of Property
    Transfer of Property Act 1882; Easements Act 1882
  • Company Law
    Companies Act 2013
  • Practical Training – II: Alternate Dispute Resolution
    Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996

Semester 4

  • Jurisprudence / Legal Theory
    Schools of law, rights, ownership, possession
  • Contract – II
    Indian Contract Act ss. 124–238; Partnership Act 1932; Sale of Goods Act 1930
  • Constitutional Law – II
    Union–State relations, emergency, amendment
  • Human Rights Law · elective
    UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, Protection of Human Rights Act 1993
  • Criminology and Penology · elective
  • Bankruptcy Laws · elective
    Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – II

Semester 5

  • Civil Procedure Code 1908 and Limitation Act 1963
    CPC 1908; Limitation Act 1963
  • Criminal Procedure Code, Juvenile Justice Act 2015, POCSO 2012
    **BNSS 2023** (formerly CrPC); JJ Act 2015; POCSO 2012
  • Labour Law and Industrial Relations – II
    Wages, social security, contract labour legislation
  • Public International Law
    UN Charter, treaties, statehood
  • Practical Training – III: Moot Court Exercise and Internship

Semester 6

  • Law of Evidence
    **BSA 2023** (formerly Indian Evidence Act 1872)
  • Law of Taxation
    Income Tax Act 1961; GST
  • Intellectual Property Laws · elective
    Patents Act 1970; Copyright Act 1957; Trade Marks Act 1999
  • Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments · elective
    Negotiable Instruments Act 1881; Banking Regulation Act 1949
  • Law and Medicine · elective
  • Law Relating to Women and Children · elective
  • Law of Insurance · elective
    Insurance Act 1938
  • Conflict of Laws · elective
  • Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – III