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COURSE PLAN
Programme : Integrated BA.,LL.B. Energy Law (Hons)
Course : Air and Space Law
Semester : VI
Session : Jan-May 2019
Batch : 2016-2021
Subject Code : LLBL 406
No. of credits : 2
Prepared by : Joyanta Chakraborty
Email : j.chakraborty@ddn.upes.ac.in
Approved By
_______________________ __________________
HOD Dean
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COURSE PLAN
A. LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
B. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. To explore the legal regime governing outer space, the moon and other
celestial bodies, and its implications on the recent scientific and technological
developments.
2. To examine the legality of some of the recent developments like the claim of
sovereignty and property rights over the outer space and celestial bodies, sale
or leasing of orbits and spectrums, human habitation in outer space,
militarization of outer space, plans to conduct inventions in outer space and
increasing private space activities.
3. To trace the developments of space law at national level by analyzing the laws
passed by some of the space-faring nations
C. COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Explain the basic concepts and distinction between Air & Space Law.
2. Examine the existing legal framework governing the present Outer Space Law
4. Evaluate the constant evolution of International Air Law and the Aviation
Policy of India
Students will ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
demonstrate conceptual
knowledge in core areas
of law.
Students will ✓ ✓
demonstrate ability to
evolve alternative
solutions from dynamic
socio-economic and
techno-legal perspectives.
Students will ✓ ✓
demonstrate desirable
qualities to be employable
in the relevant market.
Program Course Explain the basic Examine the Critically analyze Evaluate the
Specific Outcomes concepts and existing legal the issues related constant evolution
distinction framework to claims of of International Air
Outcomes governing the Law and the
between Air & sovereignty in
present Outer Aviation Policy of
B.A.,LL.B Space Law Space Law outer space, duties India
(Energy of States and
Laws) reparations.
C. COURSE OUTLINE
D. PEDAGOGY
Four components will be used for internal assessment for this course (Total
100 marks), the details of each component is as follows:
a) Class Test:
Class test on the topics taught in the class or assignment will be given
on the pattern of End Term Examination.
It will have 20% weightage.
b) Project Work-Weightage 40 %
Project Topics covering entire syllabus and emerging areas.(Topics
attached in Annexure 1)
Students may form groups consisting of 2-3 students and are also
required to make a group PPT presentation on the topic on a scheduled
date (would be communicated in the class). The duration of a
grouppresentation will be 15-20 minutes; followed by 5-10 minutes
discussion/query session.
Passing Criteria
If the batch size is more than 30, the grading will be done based on Actual
Grading System
Both in Absolute and Relative Grading System passing criteria will be:
E-Mail and LMS: Each student in the class should have an e-mail id and a
pass word to access the LMS system regularly. Regularly, important
information – Date of conducting class tests, guest lectures, syndicate
sessions etc. to the class will be transmitted via e-mail/LMS. The best way
to arrange meetings with us or ask specific questions is by email and prior
appointment. All the assignments preferably should be uploaded on LMS.
Various research papers/reference material will be mailed/uploaded on
LMS time to time.
Each lecture should also mention a particular land mark Indian/foreign case
with citation
Module 1: Introduction 3
1. Nature, Scope and Development of the 1. V S Mani, Recent Trends in Slide Presentation/
International space law and
Outer Space Law Lectures
policy, Lancers Books, 1997
2. Definition and demarcation of outer space
2. Francil Lyall and Paul B Larsen, Discussion
3. Sources of Space Law
Space Law: A Treatise, Ashgate
2009 Examples
Question and
Answers
4. Demarcation of Air and Space law Thomas Gangale, Common Slide Presentation/
Heritage in Magnificent
5. Jurisprudence of Outer Space Lectures
Desolation, AIAA, 2008
6. Jurisdiction of Outer Space Isabella Heneritta Philepina
Diederiks-Verschoor, “An Discussion
7. The Space Treaty 1967
introduction to Space law”,
8. The Rescue Agreement 1968 Kluwer Internationa, 2009. Examples
9. The Liability Convention 1972 Bin Cheng, “Studies in
International Space Law”, Question and
10. The Registration Convention 1975 Clarendon press, 1997
Answers
11. The Moon Treaty
Question and
Answers
25225. Origin & growth of International Air Law. 1. Ravi Ranjan, Emerging Trends of Air Slide Presentation/
& Space Law
26. Important Conventions of Air Law Lectures
2. Micheal Midle, International Air Law
27. Aviation Policy in India & ICAO Discussion
*1 Session=1 hour
I.WEB SOURCES:
1. Westlaw
2. Ebsco
http://www.oosa.unvienna.org/
DGCA website
ICAO website
II. BOOKS
Books to be referred:
Articles to be referred:
H. Instructions
a) Students are expected to read the concerned session’s contents in advance
before coming to the class.
b) The session will be made interactive through active participation from
students. The entire session will be conducted through question-answer,
reflections, discussion, current practices, examples, problem solving activities
and presentations etc.
c) In the case study session all students are expected to prepare their analysis and
answers/decisions in their respective groups. Any group may be asked to
present their views and defend the same.
d) All schedules/announcements must be strictly adhered to.
e) The complete syllabus would be covered for Viva-voce and one must be
thoroughly prepared to appear for the viva and strictly appear on given time,
otherwise, he/she will loose the marks.
f) Late entry(Max. 5 minutes from the class timing) in the class will not be
allowed.
2. Submission of synopsis
Synopsis should contain the following:
a. Statement of the Problem
b. Survey of the existing literature
c. Identification of the issues
d. Objective and scope of the research
e. Research Methodology adopted
f. Probable outcome
g. Chapterisation