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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.A.LL.B - B.A.LL.B. (Honours) SAL1303 Constitutional Law- I Syllabus

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

SAL1303 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW – I

UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION 15Hrs.
Meaning and Significance - Evolution of Modern Constitution - Classification of Constitution - Indian Constitution -
Historical Perspectives - Government of India Act, 1919 - Government of India Act, 1935 - Drafting of Indian Constitution -
Role of Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
UNIT 2 – FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS 18Hrs
Nature and Salient Features of Indian Constitution - Preamble of Indian Constitution - Union and its Territories -
Citizenship - Definition of State- General Principles Relating to Fundamental Rights.
UNIT 3 – RIGHT TO EQUALITY AND FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS 18Hrs.
Right to Equality (Art. 14-18) - Freedoms and Restrictions Under Art.19 - Protection Against Ex-post Facto Law -
Guarantee Against Double Jeopardy - Privilege Against Self-incrimination - Right to Life and Personal Liberty - Right to
Education – Protection Against Arrest and Preventive Detention- Right Against Exploitation.
UNIT 4 – RELIGIOUS RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES 17Hrs.
Right to Freedom of Religion - Cultural and Educational Rights - Right to Constitutional Remedies.
UNIT 5 – DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY & FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES 17Hrs
Directive Principles of State Policy – Significance – Nature – Classification - Application and Judicial Interpretation
- Relationship Between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles - Fundamental Duties – Significance - Judicial
Interpretation.
Max. 85 Hours

COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: To help students understand both the legal and political aspects of the important constitutional decisions that has shaped
our country.
CO2: Imparting the significance of fundamental rights and helps them in analyze, critically evaluate the merits and demerits
in present context.
CO3: Make the students to understand about religious freedom and interpret with the prevailing scenario.
CO4: Helps the students to possess a factual and practical knowledge of directive principles and fundamental duties
CO5: Make the students to understand the spirit of the Constitution
CO6: This Course will equip the students with the required Professional Skills

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Shukla, V.N., Constitution of India, Eastern Book Agency, Lucknow, 10th Edition, 2014.
2. Jain, M.P., Indian Constitutional Law, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 6th Edition, 2013.
3. Seervai, H.N., Constitutional Law of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., Reprint, New Delhi, 2013.
4. Bakshi, P.M., The Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing Co., New Delhi, 10th Edition, 2014.
5. Basu, D.D., Introduction to the Constitution of India, Lexis Nexis Publication, Nagpur, 22nd Edition, 2015

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks:100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 6 Questions to be answered out of 8 questions and each question carries 5 Marks 30 Marks
PART B: 4 questions to be answered out of 8 questions (Internal Choice) and each question carries 10 Marks 40 Marks
PART C: 2 Questions/Problems to be answered out of 4 questions/problems and each carries 15 marks 30 Marks