[prince karak]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology LL.B - LL.B SAL1752 Women and Criminal Law Syllabus


Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology School of Law

SAL1752 WOMEN AND CRIMINAL LAW
L T P Credit Total Marks
4 1 0 4 100

UNIT 1 – WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUNMENTS 15Hrs.
UDHR- Convention on the Political Rights of Women 1953- CEDAW 1979- Declaration on the Elimination of Violence
Against Women 1993- Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women, 1999.

UNIT – 2 WOMEN IN PRE-CONSTITUTION AND POST - CONSTITUTION PERIOD 18Hrs.
Status of Women- Social and Legal Inequality - Social Reform Movement in India - Legislative Response in India-
Women in Post-Constitution Period- Gender Equality and Protection Under the Constitution- Constitutional Provisions-
Preamble - Art. 14, 15, 23- National Commission for Women Act, 1990.

UNIT – 3 CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN 18Hrs.
Trafficking- Dowry Death- Honor Killings- Acid Attacks- Female Infanticide- Abetment to Suicide of a Married
Women- Outraging the Modesty of Women – Stalking- Kidnapping – Abduction- Importation of Girl (Sec. 366-B)- Sexual
Assault: Rape- Custodial Rape- Marital Rape- Gang Rape- Adultery- Cruelty by Husband and Relatives of Husband (Sec.
498A).

UNIT – 4 WOMEN AND SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS 17Hrs.
Women and Social Legislation: Dowry Prohibition Law - Sex Determination Test - Law Relating to Prevention of
Immoral Trafficking Act- Domestic Violence Act - Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987- Law Relating to Eve Teasing –
Obscenity- Indecent Representation of Women Act- Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971.

UNIT – 5 WOMEN AND OTHER LAWS 17Hrs.
Uniform Civil Code – Law of Divorce Under Hindu Law- Muslim Law- Christian Law- Law of Maintenance- Sex
Inequality in Inheritance Rights – Inheritance Under Hindu Law, Christian Law and Muslim Law - Matrimonial Property Law -
Right of Women.
Factories Act, 1948 - Provisions Relating to Women- Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 - Equal Remuneration Act 1976-
Law Relating to Sexual Harassment at Work Place.
Max.85Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOME:
On completion of the course the Student will be able to
CO1: Helps the Student to have a better understanding of various issues faced by women in our country and the Constitutional
guarantees they have.
CO2: It helps the Student to learn about the social security legislations for women and their implementation.
CO3: Promotes research and case studies in analyzing the current legislations related to women.
CO4: Helps to have a deeper understanding in provisions for betterment of women in personal laws.
CO5: Enhances the Student to concentrate in International legislations and its ratification.
CO6: This Course will equip the Student with the required Professional Skills.

TEXT/ REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Paras Dewan, Dowry and Protection to Married Women, Allahabad Law Agency, 3rd Edition, 2013.
2. Mamta Rao, Law Relating to Women and Children, Third Edition, Eastern Book Company, 2012.
3. Sathe S.P, Towards Gender Justice, Eastern Book Company, New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2011.
4. Chattoraj, B.N., Crime against Women: A Search for Peaceful Solution, LNJN-NICFS, New Delhi, 2nd Edition, 2007.
5. Kaushik, P.D. Women Rights, Book well Publication 2007

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