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Overview of Indian Legal System
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Overview of Indian Legal System
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Overview of Indian Legal System
The course “Overview of Indian Legal System” provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the structure, functioning, and foundational principles of the Indian legal system. It introduces students to sources of law, constitutional framework, hierarchy of courts, roles of key legal institutions, and basic concepts of substantive and procedural laws. The course aims to equip non-law and law students alike with legal literacy essential for informed citizenship, professional decision-making, and understanding rights, duties, and governance in India.
| Day | Topic | Sub-Topic No. | Sub-Topic Title | Detailed Contents |
| Day 1 | Introduction to Law and Legal System | 1.1 | Meaning and Concept of Law | Definition of law, nature of law, law as an instrument of social control |
| 1.2 | Rule of Law | Origin, meaning, Dicey’s theory, relevance in Indian legal system | ||
| 1.3 | Sources of Law in India | Constitution, legislation, judicial precedents, customs. | ||
| 1.4 | Classification of Law | Substantive and procedural law, civil and criminal law, public and private law | ||
| 1.5 | Importance of Legal System | Role of law in governance, protection of rights, social justice. | ||
| Day 2 | Constitution of India – Salient Features | 2.1 | Historical Background & Making of the Constitution | Constituent Assembly, objectives, philosophy of the Constitution |
| 2.2 | Salient Features of the Constitution | Sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, federalism, separation of powers | ||
| 2.3 | Organs of the State | Legislature, Executive, Judiciary – structure and functions | ||
| Day 3 | Fundamental Rights and Duties | 3.1 | Fundamental Rights | Articles 12–35, types of rights, scope and limitations |
| 3.2 | Directive Principles & Fundamental Duties | Nature, objectives, relationship with Fundamental Rights | ||
| Day 4 | Indian Judiciary System | 4.1 | Supreme Court and High Courts | Composition, jurisdiction, powers, judicial review |
| 4.2 | Subordinate Courts and Tribunals | Civil courts, criminal courts, tribunals and their role | ||
| Day 5 | India & Access to Justice Mechanisms | 5.1 | Concept of Access to Justice | Meaning, constitutional mandate, Article 39A |
| 5.2 | Legal Aid and Legal Services | Role of Legal Services Authorities, free legal ai | ||
| 5.3 | Lok Adalats and Public Interest Litigation | Concept, objectives, importance in Indian context | ||
| Day 6 | Case Studies and Legal Awareness | |||
| Know your Mentor | Contact Number | Email Id | Teaching Experience (in Yrs.) |
| Dr. Ajaz Afzal Lone | +91 9797986147 | Ajaz.e15916@cumail.in | 2 Years 6 months |
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