Unit I

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    Unit-I: Salient Features, Meaning, Kinds of Evidence, Interpretation & Relevancy of Facts 1. Introduction and Salient Features of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 A. Historical Context and Codification B. Salient Features of BSA, 2023 2. Meaning and Kinds of Evidence A. Statutory Definition of Evidence B. Kinds of Evidence 3. Interpretation Clause and Core…

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    Unit-I: Concept of Crime, Stages, Elements, Territorial Application, Definitions & Punishments (BNS, 2023) 1. Concept of Crime and Distinction from Tort A. Meaning of Crime B. Distinction Between Crime and Tort Feature / Dimension Crime (Criminal Law / BNS) Tort (Law of Torts) Nature of Wrong Wrong against the society / State as a whole….

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    Unit-I: Union and State Legislature, Executive, Legislative Privileges & Anti-Defection Law 1. Union and State Legislatures (Articles 79 to 122 & 168 to 212) A. Composition of Parliament and State Legislatures B. Legislative Privileges (Articles 105 & 194) C. The Anti-Defection Law (Tenth Schedule of the Constitution) 2. The Executive: President, Governors and Councils of…

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    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…

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    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:…

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    Unit-I: Environmental Concepts, Ecology, Pollution & Ancient Indian Approach 1. Meaning and Definition of Environment A. Statutory Definition 2. Ecological and Biospheric Concepts 3. Preservation, Conservation and Protection 4. Ancient Indian Approach to Environment 5. Environmental Degradation and Pollution A. Definition of Pollution B. Kinds, Causes and Effects of Pollution 6. In-Depth Landmark Case Studies…

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    Unit-I: Nature, Definition, Elements, Damnum Sine Injuria & General Principles of Liability 1. Nature and Definition of Law of Torts A. Meaning and Etymology B. Essential Elements of a Tort For an act to constitute a tort and give rise to legal liability, three essential conditions must be satisfied: 2. Development of Law of Torts…

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    Unit-I: Constitution — Meaning, Evolution, Classification & Historical Perspectives 1. Constitution — Meaning and Significance A. Definition and Conceptual Framework B. Constitutionalism vs. Constitution 2. Evolution and Classification of Constitutions A. Classification of Constitutions 3. Historical Perspectives: Constitutional Antecedents The Indian Constitution did not emerge in a vacuum; it was built upon constitutional foundations laid…

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    Unit-I: Sources, Schools, Joint Family, Coparcenary, Karta, Partition & Alienation 1. Sources and Scope of Hindu Law A. Scope and Application B. Sources of Hindu Law Sources are classified into two major categories: 2. Schools of Hindu Law The two primary schools of Hindu jurisprudence regulating inheritance, succession, and joint family property are: Feature /…

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    Unit-I: Formation of Contract, Offer, Acceptance, Consideration & Privity 1. Definition and Essentials of a Valid Contract A. Statutory Definition under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 B. Essentials of a Valid Contract (Section 10) For an agreement to be legally enforceable as a contract, it must satisfy the following core requirements: 2. Offer (Proposal) and…