Semester II

First-year, Second-semester study resources.

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit IV

    Unit-IV: Waqf, Mutawalli, Management, Administration & Waqf Tribunals 1. Meaning, Definition and Essentials of Waqf A. Statutory Definition (Section 3(r) of the Waqf Act, 1995) B. Essential Requisites of a Valid Waqf 2. Kinds, Creation, and Revocation of Waqf 3. Salient Features of the Waqf Act, 1995 4. The Mutawalli: Rights, Duties, Powers and Removal…

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit III

    Unit-III: Parentage, Guardianship, Gifts (Hiba) & Wills (Wasiyat) 1. Parentage: Maternity, Paternity and Legitimacy A. Maternity and Paternity B. Legitimacy and Acknowledgment (Iqrar) 2. Guardianship (Hizanat and Wilayat) A. Meaning and Kinds of Guardianship Guardianship under Muslim law is divided into custody of the person (Hizanat) and guardianship of property (Wilayat). B. Removal of Guardian…

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit II

    Unit-II: Divorce, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939, Maintenance & 1986 Act 1. Classification of Divorce (Talaq and Other Modes) Under Muslim Law, dissolution of marriage can take place through acts of parties (extra-judicial) or through judicial decrees. A. Extra-Judicial Divorce 2. Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 A. Statutory Scope and Significance Prior to…

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit I

    Unit-I: Origin, Sources, Schools, Marriage & Dower (Mahr) 1. Origin, Development, Sources, and Schools of Muslim Law A. Origin and Development B. Primary and Secondary Sources of Muslim Law C. Schools of Muslim Law D. Sunni vs. Shia Schools: Key Differences Feature / Dimension Sunni Law Shia Law Recognition of Marriage Temporary marriages (Mutah) are…

  • Syllabus Summary

    Unit Number Core Topic / Subject Range Relevant Statutory Scope Core Description / Subject Matter Unit-I Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge Sections 124 to 181 (ICA, 1872) Contract of indemnity, surety co-extensive liability, bailee duty of care (Sec. 151), and pawnee right to sell. Unit-II Contract of Agency Sections 182 to 238 (ICA, 1872) Principal-agent creation,…

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit V

    Unit-V: Contract of Partnership, Registration, Relations of Partners & Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) 1. Meaning, Definition and Nature of Partnership (Indian Partnership Act, 1932) A. Statutory Definition (Section 4) B. Essential Elements of Partnership 2. Registration of Firms and Effect of Non-Registration (Sections 56 to 69) A. Procedure for Registration (Sections 58 & 59) B….

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit IV

    Unit-IV: Passing of Property, Nemo Dat, Unpaid Seller & Remedies 1. Passing of Property (Ownership vs. Possession) A. Significance of Passing of Property (Section 19) B. Rules for Transfer of Property (Sections 20 to 25) 2. Transfer of Title by Non-Owners: The Maxim Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet A. General Rule (Section 27) B. Statutory…

  • Detailed Study Notes for Unit I

    Unit-I: Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge & Non-Owner Transactions 1. Contract of Indemnity (Sections 124 & 125 of Indian Contract Act, 1872) A. Meaning, Definition, and Statutory Scope (Section 124) B. Rights of the Indemnity Holder (Section 125) An indemnity holder, acting within the scope of their authority, is entitled to recover from the indemnifier: Illustration:…