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LL.M. (Two-Year Programme) with Specialisations in Criminal Law and Corporate Law

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About the Programme

Master of Laws (LL.M.) is a Two-year Postgraduate Programme in law designed to provide advanced and specialised knowledge of legal principles, practices and contemporary developments in various areas of law. The Programme enables law graduates to develop a deeper understanding of specialised areas of legal study while strengthening their analytical, research and professional skills. The Programme is suitable for graduates aspiring to pursue careers in legal practice, academia, research, corporate legal services, judicial services and other professional fields requiring advanced legal
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Law students or legal professionals either desiring to pursue or already pursuing the course develop an in-depth understanding and expertise in a specialised field of law. Now many law firms give preference to legal professionals with LL.M. due to their specialization in a particular field.

Eligibility Criteria

A candidate seeking admission to the Two-year LL.M. Programme must have:

  • Passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.) from a University recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI) with not less than 50% marks in aggregate; or
  • Passed an equivalent Law Degree from a recognised foreign University, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate, subject to applicable recognition and equivalence requirements.

Relaxation: A 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks shall be applicable to candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Category, as per applicable University/Government norms.

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Fee Type Amount
Programme Fees (per Semester) ₹60000
Examination Fees ₹3000
International Fee (USD) $3500

Course Curriculum

1ST SEMESTER SUBJECTS

This course provides an advanced understanding of the nature, scope, objectives and significance of legal research. It introduces students to doctrinal and non-doctrinal research approaches, research design, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, literature review, research methods, data collection and analysis and research ethics. The course also develops skills in legal writing, academic communication, citation, preparation of research proposals, dissertations, research papers and other scholarly legal works.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the nature, scope, objectives and significance of legal research and distinguish between doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methods.
CO2: Develop appropriate research designs, research questions, hypotheses and literature reviews for legal and socio-legal research.
CO3: Apply suitable research tools and techniques for the collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
CO4: Effectively use legal databases, citation methods and referencing techniques while maintaining research ethics and academic integrity.
CO5: Demonstrate proficiency in legal research and academic writing through the preparation of research proposals, dissertations, research articles, case comments and project reports.

This course examines the concepts of globalization, law and justice and their interrelationship in the contemporary global legal order. It explores the impact of globalization on national legal systems, state sovereignty, governance, human rights, economic regulation, international institutions and access to justice. The course also critically examines emerging global legal challenges and the interaction between domestic and international legal regimes.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the concepts of law, justice and globalization and analyse their interrelationship in the contemporary global legal order.
CO2: Analyse the impact of globalization on national legal systems, State sovereignty and governance.
CO3: Examine the influence of globalization on human rights, international institutions, economic regulation and access to justice.
CO4: Critically evaluate the changing relationship between national and international legal regimes in the context of globalization.
CO5: Assess and apply legal principles to emerging global legal challenges and their implications for the Indian legal system and society.

This course provides an advanced study of Comparative Public Law and its significance in understanding contemporary constitutional systems. It examines and compares constitutional structures, institutions, principles and practices of major jurisdictions, particularly India, the United Kingdom and the United States. The course focuses on constitutionalism, separation of powers, federalism, judicial review, protection of fundamental rights, legislative and executive structures and comparative constitutional developments.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the nature, scope, methodology and significance of Comparative Public Law and understand its relevance in analysing different constitutional systems.
CO2: Compare the constitutional structures, institutions and principles of India, the United Kingdom and the United States.
CO3: Analyse the concepts of constitutionalism, separation of powers, judicial review and federalism from a comparative perspective.
CO4: Evaluate the differences between parliamentary and presidential systems and examine the functioning of constitutional institutions in different jurisdictions.
CO5: Critically assess the protection of fundamental rights and constitutional practices across jurisdictions and apply comparative perspectives to contemporary constitutional issues.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles, evolution and institutional framework of juvenile justice and child protection. It examines the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, constitutional safeguards, international conventions and mechanisms dealing with children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection. The course also analyses juvenile justice institutions, rehabilitation, reintegration, adoption, child welfare mechanisms and contemporary challenges in child protection.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the principles, evolution and institutional framework of juvenile justice and child protection in India.
CO2: Analyse the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act along with relevant constitutional safeguards and international conventions.
CO3: Examine the legal and institutional mechanisms relating to children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
CO4: Evaluate the role of juvenile justice institutions, rehabilitation, reintegration, adoption and child welfare mechanisms in protecting children’s rights.
CO5: Critically analyse contemporary challenges in juvenile justice and child protection and apply relevant legal principles to practical situations.

This course provides an advanced understanding of white-collar and economic crimes, including their nature, characteristics, causes, forms and socio-economic impact. It examines corporate fraud, corruption, bribery, money laundering, financial fraud, tax offences, securities-related offences, cyber-enabled economic crimes and other financial irregularities. The course also analyses the relevant statutory and regulatory framework, investigation and enforcement mechanisms, corporate criminal liability and judicial approaches to economic offences.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the nature, characteristics, causes, forms and socio-economic impact of white-collar and economic crimes.
CO2: Analyse various forms of economic offences, including corporate fraud, corruption, bribery, money laundering, financial fraud, tax offences, securities offences and cyber-enabled economic crimes.
CO3: Examine the statutory and regulatory framework governing economic offences and understand the mechanisms for their investigation, prosecution and enforcement.
CO4: Critically evaluate corporate criminal liability and judicial approaches to white-collar and economic offences in India.
CO5: Apply legal principles and regulatory provisions to analyse contemporary economic crimes and develop appropriate legal responses to complex financial and corporate offences.

2ND SEMESTER SUBJECTS

This course provides an advanced and critical study of jurisprudence as the philosophical and theoretical foundation of law. It examines the meaning, nature, scope and significance of jurisprudence and its relationship with legal theory, philosophy, politics, sociology and other disciplines. The course critically explores major schools of jurisprudence, including Natural Law, Analytical, Historical, Sociological and Realist schools, along with contemporary approaches to legal thought, concepts of justice, rights, duties, liability and the relationship between law and morality.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the nature, scope, significance and philosophical foundations of jurisprudence and its relationship with other disciplines.
CO2: Critically analyse the major schools of jurisprudence, including Natural Law, Analytical, Historical, Sociological and Realist schools, along with their key thinkers and theories.
CO3: Evaluate contemporary approaches to legal thought and their relevance to the development and interpretation of law.
CO4: Critically examine fundamental jurisprudential concepts such as justice, rights, duties, liability and the relationship between law and morality.
CO5: Apply jurisprudential theories and philosophical perspectives to critically analyse complex legal issues and contemporary developments in the legal system.

This course provides an advanced study of the philosophical foundations, structure and essential features of the Constitution of India. It examines constitutionalism, fundamental rights, directive principles, separation of powers, federalism, judicial review, constitutional remedies and the role of constitutional institutions. The course critically analyses emerging trends in constitutional interpretation, evolving human rights jurisprudence, transformative constitutionalism and contemporary constitutional challenges through significant judicial decisions.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the philosophical foundations, structure, essential features and principles of the Constitution of India.
CO2: Critically analyse Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, separation of powers, federalism, judicial review and constitutional remedies.
CO3: Evaluate the role, powers and functioning of constitutional institutions in maintaining constitutional governance and democratic values.
CO4: Examine emerging trends in constitutional interpretation, human rights jurisprudence and transformative constitutionalism through significant judicial decisions.
CO5: Critically assess contemporary constitutional challenges and apply constitutional principles and judicial approaches to complex legal and societal issues.

This course provides an advanced understanding of criminology and penology and their role in the administration of criminal justice. It examines the nature, scope, development and causes of crime and criminal behaviour through biological, psychological, sociological, economic and contemporary theories. The course also covers theories and objectives of punishment, sentencing, correctional institutions, rehabilitation, probation, parole, restorative justice, victimology and emerging approaches to crime prevention and correctional administration.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the nature, scope, development and causes of crime and criminal behaviour through biological, psychological, sociological, economic and contemporary perspectives.
CO2: Critically analyse major criminological theories and their relevance to understanding crime, criminal behaviour and crime prevention.
CO3: Explain and evaluate the theories, objectives and principles of punishment and sentencing and their role in the administration of criminal justice.
CO4: Examine the functioning of correctional institutions, rehabilitation, probation, parole, restorative justice and victimology in the criminal justice system.
CO5: Critically assess emerging approaches to crime prevention and correctional administration and apply criminological and penological perspectives to contemporary criminal justice issues.

This course provides an advanced study of personal laws governing family relationships in India. It examines the sources, schools, principles and contemporary development of major personal laws relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, guardianship, succession and matrimonial remedies. Particular emphasis is placed on the legal requirements and consequences of marriage, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, divorce, matrimonial disputes, gender justice and evolving judicial approaches to family law.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the sources, schools, principles and contemporary development of personal laws governing family relationships in India.
CO2: Critically analyse the legal provisions relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, adoption, guardianship, succession and matrimonial remedies under major personal laws.
CO3: Evaluate the legal requirements and consequences of marriage, including restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, divorce and other matrimonial remedies.
CO4: Examine contemporary issues relating to matrimonial disputes, gender justice and the changing nature of family law through significant judicial decisions.
CO5: Critically assess evolving judicial approaches and contemporary developments in family law and apply relevant legal principles to complex family and matrimonial disputes.

3RD SEMESTER SUBJECTS

This course examines the principles of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, focusing on ethical management, accountability, transparency, stakeholder interests and sustainable corporate practices.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the fundamental principles, objectives and significance of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
CO2: Analyse the roles and responsibilities of directors, management, shareholders and other stakeholders.
CO3: Examine corporate accountability, transparency, ethical practices and regulatory compliance.
CO4: Evaluate the impact of CSR initiatives on society, environment and sustainable development.
CO5: Apply principles of corporate governance and CSR to contemporary corporate and business situations.

This course provides an understanding of industrial and intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, trade secrets and geographical indications, along with their protection and enforcement.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the concepts, nature and scope of industrial and intellectual property rights.
CO2: Distinguish between patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, trade secrets and geographical indications.
CO3: Analyse the legal requirements for registration, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
CO4: Examine infringement, remedies and dispute resolution mechanisms relating to intellectual property.
CO5: Apply IPR principles to contemporary issues involving innovation, technology, creativity and commercialization.

This course explores the evolving legal framework of international trade, including trade agreements, WTO principles, dispute settlement mechanisms, emerging trade practices and contemporary challenges in global commerce.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the fundamental principles and legal framework governing international trade.
CO2: Analyse the role of the WTO and major international trade agreements.
CO3: Examine contemporary developments and emerging trends in international commercial transactions.
CO4: Evaluate international trade disputes and mechanisms for their resolution.
CO5: Apply international trade law principles to contemporary global trade issues.

This course examines emerging and evolving forms of crime and analyses contemporary strategies, policies and legal mechanisms for crime prevention, control and effective administration of criminal justice.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Identify emerging and developing forms of crime in contemporary society.
CO2: Analyse the social, technological, economic and legal factors contributing to emerging crimes.
CO3: Examine contemporary strategies and mechanisms for crime prevention and control.
CO4: Evaluate the effectiveness of criminal justice policies and crime-control measures.
CO5: Apply crime-control strategies to contemporary and emerging criminal challenges.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of criminal law and examines the application of forensic science and scientific evidence in the investigation, prosecution and adjudication of criminal offences.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of criminal law.
CO2: Analyse essential elements of criminal liability, including actus reus, mens rea and defences.
CO3: Understand the principles and applications of forensic science in criminal investigations.
CO4: Examine the relevance and admissibility of scientific and forensic evidence in criminal proceedings.
CO5: Apply criminal law and forensic science principles to practical investigation and adjudication of criminal cases.

This course examines contemporary developments in international criminal law, including emerging international crimes, individual criminal responsibility, international criminal justice mechanisms and challenges in prosecuting transnational offences.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the fundamental principles and contemporary framework of international criminal law.
CO2: Analyse emerging international crimes and forms of transnational criminality.
CO3: Examine individual criminal responsibility and the jurisdiction of international criminal tribunals and courts.
CO4: Evaluate contemporary challenges in the investigation and prosecution of international crimes.
CO5: Apply international criminal law principles to emerging global criminal justice issues.

This course examines the principles of competition law, focusing on anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position, regulation of combinations and mechanisms for promoting fair competition in the market.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the fundamental principles, objectives and scope of competition law.
CO2: Analyse anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position.
CO3: Examine the legal regulation of mergers, acquisitions and combinations.
CO4: Understand the role and functions of competition regulatory authorities.
CO5: Apply competition law principles to contemporary business and market situations.

This course explores contemporary developments in international commercial arbitration, including arbitration agreements, arbitral procedures, enforcement of awards, institutional frameworks and emerging challenges in cross-border commercial disputes.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the basic principles, concepts and framework of international commercial arbitration.
CO2: Analyse the development of arbitration agreements and arbitral procedures.
CO3: Examine the role of arbitral institutions and international arbitration conventions.
CO4: Evaluate the recognition and enforcement of international arbitral awards.
CO5: Apply arbitration principles to contemporary cross-border commercial disputes.

This course examines the structure, functioning and administration of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on the roles of police, prosecution, courts, correctional institutions and mechanisms for ensuring effective and fair administration of criminal justice.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the structure and functioning of the criminal justice system.
CO2: Analyse the roles and responsibilities of police, prosecution, courts and correctional institutions.
CO3: Examine procedural and institutional mechanisms involved in criminal justice administration.
CO4: Evaluate contemporary challenges affecting the efficiency and fairness of the criminal justice system.
CO5: Apply principles of criminal justice administration to practical and contemporary legal situations.

This course examines major special criminal laws dealing with specific offences and emerging areas of crime, focusing on their legal framework, enforcement mechanisms, victim protection and contemporary challenges in criminal justice.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Explain the nature, scope and objectives of major special criminal laws.
CO2: Identify and analyse offences and legal provisions under relevant special laws.
CO3: Examine enforcement mechanisms and legal procedures applicable to special offences.
CO4: Evaluate legal protections available to victims and vulnerable groups.
CO5: Apply provisions of special criminal laws to contemporary crime-related situations.

4TH SEMESTER SUBJECTS

This course provides postgraduate law students with practical exposure to teaching and academic activities in a legal education environment. It enables students to develop teaching skills through lesson planning, preparation of course materials, classroom teaching, student engagement, assessment and academic mentoring under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The internship also provides exposure to curriculum planning, evaluation methods, academic administration and professional ethics in legal education. It aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical teaching experience while developing effective communication, presentation, research and pedagogical skills.
Course Outcome:
CO1: Develop effective lesson planning, teaching, presentation and classroom management skills in a legal education environment.
CO2: Prepare and use appropriate course materials, teaching resources and assessment tools for effective legal education.
CO3: Demonstrate effective student engagement, academic mentoring, communication and interpersonal skills in classroom settings.
CO4: Understand and participate in curriculum planning, evaluation methods, academic administration and professional ethics in legal education.
CO5: Apply research, pedagogical and practical teaching skills to bridge theoretical legal knowledge with effective classroom teaching and academic practice.

Program Outcomes & Features

Program Outcomes

  • Skill Building - Imbibe effective skills for formulating hypothesis, analyse problems and draw reasonable conclusions.
  • Knowledge and Understanding - Acquire knowledge and understanding of the historical, theoretical and sociological perspectives and academic debates which underline the substantive areas of law.
  • Critical Thinking - To infuse critical thinking for carrying out research with broader perspective without any pre conceived notions.
  • Research Building - To enumerate the academic research in various fields and bring out ethical values.
  • Contemporary Research - Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to critically analyze contemporary legal developments.
  • Argumentative Skills - Formulate alternative arguments on core issues and areas of conflict and be able to present a reasoned opinion based upon relevant material.

Program Specific Outcomes

  • Should be able to demonstrate understanding and correlation between national and international laws.
  • Inculcate Critical and logical reasoned thinking for carrying out research in legal field.
  • Will be enabled to demonstrate expertise in the field of corporate and criminal law.
  • Develop academic and ethical values to achieve excellence in legal research.

Salient Features

  • Post-graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking in their chosen area of specialization leading to a successful career.
  • Post-graduates will be able to develop their researching skills and progress towards pursuing Doctoral studies.
  • Post graduates will be enriched with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in indigenous as well as foreign legal traditions, lawyering skills and research to meet the contemporary challenges.
  • Post graduates will be able to Attain careers as academicians, legal researchers, policy advisors or legal practitioners.
  • Post-graduates will have leadership skills with high level of integrity and also have the ability to function professionally with ethical responsibility as an individual as well as in multidisciplinary team with positive attitude.

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