Course Plan for Mid Sem

IOS
MODULE I: The Significance of Statutory Interpretation
The Anomaly of Legal Language
Historical Background: From the Rule of the King to the Rule of Law
From norm to statute The Journey
Classification of statutes
MODULE II: Introduction to the Basic principles
Understanding of Construction and Interpretation
Cardinal rules of construction
Kinds of Interpretation
MODULE III: Rule of Interpretation/Construction
Liberal or Literal Rule
Golden Rule
Beneficent Construction Rule
Mischief/ Purposive Construction
Harmonious Construction
MODULE IV: Aids to Interpretation and Use of Maxims
Internal or Intrinsic Aid
External or Extrinsic Aid
Important Maxims
Oil and Gas Law
Module I: Understanding the Oil & Gas Business (Part I) (5 Classes)

International Laws & Oil and Gas.

Declaration on Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources 1962

UN Convention on Continental Shelf 1958

Law of the Sea Convention 1982

Stockholm Declaration on Human Environment 1972

Rio Declaration 1992 (See Halsbury for all the declarations and conventions)

Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage 1969

First discoveries

History of conflict as a major commodity

Module II: Understanding the Oil & Gas Business (Part II) (6 Classes)

The formation and exploration of oil

Drilling of Oil

Field development plan

An overview of the production method.

Oilfield processing

Refining industry

Petrochemicals

Hydrocarbon vision 2025

Module III: Petroleum Policies, Objectives and Legislation (4 classes)

IOC and NOC

Interests of State and International Oil Companies

International arrangement & common interest of the states OPEC & IEA

Petroleum Ownership

Administrative Contracts

Module IV: Methods of Awarding Petroleum Exploration (2 classes)

Methods of Awarding Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights Negotiations,

Bidding, tactical overbidding.

The licensing regime.

Module V: Modern Concession Contracts (2 Classes)

Meaning of the word concession.

Distinctive features of a Modern Concession Contract (MCC)

MCC, Brazil 2002

Model MCC, Costa Rica

Model MCC, Namibia 1998

Development & Production, Payments, Prevention of transfer pricing under the MCC

Labour Law
MODULE I: INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF LABOUR
LAW
Evolution and concept of Labour Jurisprudence
Industrial Jurisprudence: Understanding of Social Justice
Contract for and of service - Laissez faire State v Welfare State
Freedom of Contract
The evolution of ILO and its mandates:
Introduction of the ILO
Aims and Objectives of the ILO
Constitution and organs of the ILO
Ratification of ILO Conventions by Indian Government
International Labour Standards and application in India
Labour rights under Indian Constitution
Fundamental Rights:
o Protection against exploitation
o Beneficial interpretation of labour rights under Article 21
o Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour [A. 23]
o Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. [A. 24]
Directive Principles of the State Policyo Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State [A. 39],
o Equal justice and free legal aid [A. 39A],
o Right to work in certain cases [A. 41]
o Just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief [A. 42],

o Living wage, etc., for workers [A. 43],

o Participation of workers in management of industries [A. 43A]

MODULE II: REGULATION OF TRADE UNION AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

History and Development of Trade Union Movement
Trade Unionism in India
The Trade Unions Act, 1926
Freedom of Association: Art. 19 (1) (c) and 19 (4) of Constitution of India

Trade Union Act, 1926

Definition of Trade Union and Trade Dispute
Recognition of Trade Unions
Registration of Trade Unions (Chapter II of the Trade Union Act, 1926)
o Legal status of registered trade union
o Mode of registration
o Powers and duties of Registrar
o Cancellation of Registration and dissolution of Trade Union
o Procedure for change of name
o Effects of Change of Name and of Amalgamation
o Remedies in case if non-registration
Privileges and Protection of Registered Trade Union from certain acts and Omissions:
Immunity from Criminal Conspiracy