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COURSE CURRICULUM 
 
SESSION 2019 – 2020 
W I N T E R   S E M E S T E R :   JA N UA RY   –   M AY   2 0 2 0  
              

 
 
 
 

U. G . S E M E S T E R - X

NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSIT Y, JODHPUR

Course Coordinator: Dr. KRANTI KAPOOR


TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.NO. TITLE OF CHAPTER ANNEXURE NO.

1 Academic Calendar Annexure-I

2 Project Submission Guidelines Annexure-II

Student’s Corner:

3 Attendance Chart Annexure-III

Continuous Assessment Chart

4 List of Subjects Annexure-IV

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNEXURE -I

ACADEMIC CALENDAR January – May 2020

S. No. Event Date Day


1. Repeat examination (of July – Nov. 2019 Dec. 17, 2019 – Dec.24, 2019
Semester)
2. Reporting by the Faculty Members Dec. 26, 2019 Thursday
3. Reporting by the students and January 2, 2020 Thursday
commencement of classes
4. Convocation January 19, 2020 Sunday
5. Last Teaching day April 27, 2020 Monday
6. Notification of attendance April 30, 2020 Thursday
7. Commencement of End-Term Examination May 01, 2020 Friday
8. Last day of End-Term Examination May 14, 2020 Thursday
9. CLAT-2020 Examination May 10, 2020 Sunday
10. Last day of submission of results May 20, 2020 Wednesday
11. Last working day for the Faculty members May 20, 2020 Wednesday
List of Holidays
12. Republic Day January 26, 2020 Sunday
13. Holi March 09-10, 2020 Monday &
Tuesday
14. Id-ul-Fitr* (subject to appearance of moon) May 25, 2020 Monday

Summer Semester July - November 2020


15. Repeat examination (of January – May 2020 June 17– 25, 2020
semester)
16. Reporting by the Faculty Members June 25, 2020 Thursday
17. Reporting by the students and July 1, 2020 Wednesday
commencement of classes
ANNEXURE -II

PROJECT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES


 

1. All Project Works are part of Continuous Assessment.


2. All Project Works shall be of Marks 20.
3. Project Works shall be divided into two components i.e. Written Script and Viva or
Class Presentation.
4. The Course Teacher shall decide the Marks for Written Script and Viva, which should
be within the maximum limit of 20 marks.
5. All Projects are required to be submitted in the Office of the Controller of
Examination on or before the date of submission as mentioned in the curriculum.
6. Students, who are scheduled to go for Moot Court/ Academic Conferences or any
other activity when their Project Submission in any subject is due, must submit their
projects before they leave station. No extension of date shall be entertained in this
regard.
7. The students in consultation with the Course Teacher shall finalize the project topic.
8. Marks shall be deducted for late submission of Projects @ one mark per day up to
Seven Days and after the seventh day the Projects shall not be accepted and shall
stand rejected. It shall lead to award of Zero marks in the Project.
9. The extension of date for submission of Project Works shall not be entertained on
account of contingencies like electricity failure, computer crash, non-availability of
internet. Therefore, students should take care to prepare their project in advance to
avoid last minute contingencies.
10. Any communication concerning Project Submission should be addressed to the
Office of Controller of Examination in writing.
11. The Students must collect the Model of the Front Page (Cover Page) of the Project
Work from the office of the Controller of Examination and the front page of all
project works must be in the same manner.
12. The Project Work must be spiral bound without use of any plastic sheets.
13. The Project Works must be printed on both side of the A-4 size paper.

Controller of Examination
ANNEXURE -III

STUDENT CORNER: ATTENDANCE


 
SUBJECTS January February March April Total %
Private International Law            
Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing            
Affirmative Action & Distributive            
Justice
Constitutional Remedies            
IP Valuation and Management            
IP Dispute Resolution            
Trade in Services and Agriculture            
International Commercial            
Arbitration
Law relating to Cyber Crimes            
Comparative Criminal Law            
Law of Corporate            
Insolvency and
Bankruptcy
Law of Project Finance            
ANNEXURE –III (CONTD.)

STUDENT CORNER: CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT


SUBJECTS Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Project CRE
Private International Law            
Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing            
Affirmative Action & Distributive            
Justice
Constitutional Remedies            
IP Valuation and Management            
IP Dispute Resolution            
Trade in Services and Agriculture            
International Commercial            
Arbitration
Law relating to Cyber Crimes            
Comparative Criminal Law            
Law of Corporate            
Insolvency and
Bankruptcy
Law of Project Finance            
ANNEXURE -IV

LIST OF SUBJECTS

S.NO Courses Compulsory/ Faculty Page No.


Stream
1 Private International Law Compulsory Dr. Nidhi Gupta 1-12

2 Drafting, Pleading & Conveyancing Compulsory Mr. Om Prakash 13-17


Gautam

3 Affirmative Action & Distributive Constitutional Law Prof. I.P Massey 18-22
Justice Hons.
4 Constitutional Remedies Constitutional Law Ms. Vini Singh 23-27
Hons.
5 IP Valuation and Management IPR Hons. Ms. Kanika Dhingra 28-34

6 IP Dispute Resolution IPR Hons. Mr. Amitesh 35-43


Deshmukh
7 Trade in Services and Agriculture Trade and Dr. Rosmy Joan 44-50
Investment Law
Hons.
8 International Commercial Trade and Dr. Nidhi Gupta 51-61
Arbitration Investment Law
Hons.
9 Law relating to Cyber Crimes Criminal Law Ms. Preeti Badola 62-67
Hons.
10 Comparative Criminal Law Criminal Law Mr. Renjith Thomas 68-74
Hons.
11 Law of Corporate Business Law Mr. Amitesh 75-83
Insolvency and Hons. Deshmukh
Bankruptcy
12 Law of Project Finance Business Law Mr. Sarthak Mishra 84-87
Hons.
Course Curriculum

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW |6 credit|


Session: January-May 2020 | Faculty: Dr. Nidhi Gupta|
Class: BA/BBA/B.Sc LLB X Semester

A. INTRODUCTION

Advent of globalization has given rise into a situation where an increasing number of
conflicts/disputes invite applicability of more than one legal systems. With the rapid
growth in international trade along with revolutionary changes in information technology,
more often than not, legal experts are faced with issues such as most appropriate forum
for litigation or challenges to the domestic jurisdiction in favor of a foreign jurisdiction,
or with the question of deciding which body of law to invoke to decide the dispute at
hand, or with the demands of recognizing and enforcing in domestic jurisdiction the
judgments delivered in the foreign countries. The pressing demands for dealing with such
legal challenges arising from constantly changing commercial and economic environment
has made the subject of private international law, also known as Conflicts of Laws, gain
importance in legal education. In India, unlike many western jurisdictions where the laws
and principles relating to private international law are well-developed having received
considerable legislative attention, there is absolute dearth of clear and certain rules and
principles to deal with the questions concerning conflicts of jurisdiction and applicable
law.

This course aims to equip students with basic subject knowledge as well as the ability to
apply the principles for solving the problems relating to conflicting jurisdiction and
applicable law.

While the main focus is to be on rules of private international law in India, considering
the underdeveloped state of law in the area, this course, also aims to incorporate, where
required, a comparative input from other countries of common law and civil law
traditions.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to

[CO. 1]Understand general concepts and principles of conflict of laws and their
importance for dispute resolution process
[CO.2] Critically analyse the rules relating to jurisdiction in India and conflicts relating
to most appropriate jurisdictions
[CO.3] Appreciate the concept of comity of nations and limitations of national
jurisdictions and national laws in elements involving foreign element across different
domains of law- Contract, Torts, Family, Property, and Intellectual Property Rights

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[CO.4] Critically appreciate conflict of laws issues in international commercial
arbitration
[CO.5]Know Indian laws relating to recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements
[CO.6] Understand and appreciate importance of dispute resolution clauses in
International Commercial Contracts
[CO.7] Effectively draft dispute resolution clauses

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in
professional lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem
solving in domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical
reading, writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral
communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation
of clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive
manner toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
lifelong learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal
profession, judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations,
entrepreneurships, and corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback,
and achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

Continuous Assessment 4 Tests (Best three will be 30 %


considered)

Project 20 %
End Term Exam (Closed 50 %
Book)

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E. CURRICULUM

Topic 1: Introduction

• Definition
• Nature and Scope of Private International Law (PIL)
o Denomination- PIL or Conflict of Laws
o Difference between Private International Law and Public International
Law
o Conflict of Laws within Domestic Jurisdictions
o Jurisdiction
o Choice of Law
o Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
o International Variety of Private International Law Rules
• Historical Development
• Theories of Private International Law
• Sources of PIL
o National Law
o Multilateral and Bilateral Treaties
o Case Law
o Customary Law
o Public International Law
o Doctrine

Readings:
Books:
1. J.D. McClean, Morris: The Conflict of Laws, Universal law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2004, Ch. 1
2. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 1, 2
3. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 1
4. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch. 1, 2
5. Atul M. Setalvad, Conflict of Laws, Lexis Nexis, Nagpur, 2009 (2nd edn),
(Chapters 1 to 7)
Articles:

1. R.C. Rama, Contemporary Indian Private International Law: Problems and Prognoses,
AIR 1995 Journal Sec, p. 88-89
2. Rama Rao T.S, “Some Recent Developments and Non-developments in India
Private International Law”, 27.4 JILI (1985) 555

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3. Tier A.M, “Relationship between Conflict of Personal Laws and Private
International Law”, 18 JILI (1976) 241.
4. Lakshmi Jambolkar, Conflict of Laws, in ASIL, 28: 1992, p.339-341

Cases law:
1. Indian and General Trust Ltd. v. Raja of Khalikote, 1952 Cal 508
2. Winans v. Attorney General, (1904) AC 287
3. Smt. Satya v. Teja Singh, AIR 1975 SC 105
4. Miss Shanti Singh v. Governer of Punjab, AIR 1959 Punj 375
5. Laxmikant v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 23
6. Neerja Saraph v. Jayant Saraph, (1994) 6 SCC 461

Topic 2: General Principles

• Classification
o Classification of the cause of action
o Classification of a rule of law
o Classification of Substance and Procedure
• Incidental Question
o What is incidental question
o Elements of incidental question
o Depecage
• Renvoi
• Connecting factors
o Nationality
o Domicile (of Origin, of Choice, of Dependence)
o Habitual Residence
o Temporary Residence
o Residence of Legal persons
• Proof of Foreign Law
• Exclusion of Foreign Law

Readings:
Books:
1. J.D. McClean, Morris: The Conflict of Laws, Universal law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2004, Ch. 3, 4
2. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 3,4,5,6,7,8
3. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch. 3-9
Articles:
1. Lakshmi Jambolkar, Conflict of Laws, in ASIL, 28: 1992, p.339-341
2. Campbell McLachlan, International Litigation And The Reworking Of The
Conflict Of Laws, Law Quarterly Review, 2004, 120(OCT), 580-616
3. Larry Cramer, Return of the Renvoi, 66 N.Y.U. L. Rev. 979
4. Rogerson P, “Habitual Residence: The New Domicile”, 2000, 49 ICLQ 86

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5. Smart P, “Domicile of Choice and Multiple Residence”, 1999, 10 OJLS 572
Case law:
Classification:
1. Parasram Perumal v. Air India, AIR 1955 NUC (Bom.) 18
2. Sankaran v. Laxmi Bharti, AIR 1974 SC 1764
3. Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co. v. Harnam Singh, AIR 1955 SC 590
4. Coupland v. Arabian Gulf Petroleum, [1983] 3 All ER 226
5. Sayers v. International Drilling Co NV, [1971] 3 All ER 163

Renvoi:
National Thermal Power Corporation v. Singer Company, 1992 (3) SCC 551

Connecting Factor:
Nationality:
1. Dattatraya Ganesh Bhatt v. Surendra Kumari, 1996 AIHC 2145 (Kant.)

Domicile:
1. Sondur Gopal v Sondur Rajini, (2013)7SCC426
2. Smt. Satya v. Teja v. Teja Singh, AIR 1975 SC 105
3. Udny vs. Udny, ( 1869) LR 1 Sc & Div 441
4. Cramer vs. Cramer, (1987) 1 FLR 11
5. Winans vs. A-G, (1904) AC 287
6. Ramsay vs. Liverpool Royal Infirmary, (1930) AC 58

Legal person:
1. Dickie & Co. v. Municipal Board, 1956 Cal 216
2. Raja Pramada Nath Roy v. Shebait Purna Chand Roy, (1908) 7 CLJ 514

Topic 3: Jurisdiction

• Traditional rules relating to jurisdiction


o Action in rem
o Action in personam
• Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and the Hague Convention on Choice of Court
Agreements 2005
• Jurisdiction under
o The Brussels Convention (Convention on Jurisdiction and Enforcement of
Judgements in Civil and Commercial Matters, 1968)
o The Lugano Convention, 1988
o Jurisdiction Clauses- Post Brexit
• Forum Shopping and choice of Jurisdiction
• Escape from Jurisdiction
o Principle of forum non conveniens
o Jurisdiction agreements
o Arbitration agreements
• Stay of Proceedings

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o Anti-suit Injunctions
Readings:
Books:
1. J.D. McClean, Morris: The Conflict of Laws, Universal law Publishing CO. Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2004, Ch. 3,4
2. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 10, 11, 12
3. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch.
10,11, 13
4. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 2

Articles:
1. Franco Ferrari, 'Forum Shopping' Despite International Uniform Contract Law
Conventions, 51 ICLQ 689 ( 2002)

Case law:
1. Mallappa Yellappa v. Raghvendra Sham Rao, ILR (1938) Bom 16
2. U.L. lastochkina Odesa, U.S.S.R. v. Union of India, AIR 1976 AP 103
3. Maganilal v. Satyanarayan, AIR 1978 All. 455
4. A.B.C. Laminart Pvt. Ltd. v. A.P. Agencies, AIR 1989 SC 1239
5. Bharat Nidhi Ltd. v. Meghraj Mahajan, AIR 1967 Del 22
6. G.M. ONGC, Sibsagam v. M/S Raj. Engg. Corporation, AIR 1987 Cal 165
7. Lalji Raja & Sons v. Hansraj Nathuram, AIR 1971 SC 974
8. Hari Singh v. Md. Said, AIR 1927 Lah 200
9. Swastik Gases Pvt.Ltd. v Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., (2013)9SCC32
10. Modi Entertainment Network and Anr. v. WSG Cricket PTE Ltd., (2003) 4 SCC 341
11. Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd. v. Veritas Investment Research Corp., 2019 SCCOnline Del
8294

Topic 4: Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

• Basis of Enforcement of Foreign Judgments


• Recognition of Foreign Judgments
• Execution of Foreign Judgments
• Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Readings:
Books:
1. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 15, 16, 17
2. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 4
3. Paras Diwan and Peeyushi Diwan, Private International Law, 9th ed., Deep and
Deep Publications, Delhi, 1998, Ch. 25
4. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch. 14,
15

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Case law:
1. Vishwanathan v. Abdul Wazid, AIR 1963 SC 1
2. Badat and Co. v. East India Trading Co., AIR 1964 SC 538 at p. 554
3. Schibsby v. Westenholz, (1870) 6 QB 155
4. Brijlal v. Govindram AIR 1943 Bom 201
5. K.M. Jabbar v. Indo- Singapore Traders (P) Ltd., AIR 1981 Mad. 118
6. Magan Bhai Chotu Bhai v. Mani Ben, AIR 1985 Guj 187
7. Shankaran Govindan v. Lakshmi Bharti, 7 AIR 1974 SC 1764
8. Algemene Bank Nederland NV v. Satish Dayal Choksi, AIR 1990 Bom 170
9. Middle East Bank Ltd., v. Rajendra Singh Sethia, AIR 1991 Cal 335
10. Gurdas Mann v. Mohinder Singh Brar, AIR 1993 Punj& Har 92
11. M/S International Woollen Mills v. M/S Standard Wool (U.K.) Ltd., (2001)5SCC265
12. Alcon Electronics Pvt. Ltd. v. Salem S.A., (2017)2SCC253

Topic 5: Conflict of Laws Issues in International Arbitration

• Lex Arbitri and Curial Law


• Applicability of Indian Law in Foreign Seated Arbitration
• Enforcement of Foreign Awards

Case Law:
National Thermal Power Corporation v. Singer Company, 1992 (3) SCC 551
Bharat Aluminium Co. & Ors. v. Kaiser Aluminium Technical Services Inc. &
Ors. (2012) 9 SCC 552
Sri Lal Mahal Ltd. v. Progetto Grano, (2014)2SCC 433
Glencore International AG v. Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., 2017 SCC Online
Del 8932

Topic 6: Law of Contract

• Proper Law of Contract


• Capacity to Contract
• Essential Validity of Contract
• Material Validity of Contract
• Jurisdiction and Choice of Law in e-contracts

Readings:
Books:
1. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, ch. 18
2. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 5
3. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch. 16
4. V.G. Ramchandaran, ‘Conflict of Laws As to Contracts’, 12, JILI, 1970, pp. 269-286

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5. Nandan Kamath, Law Relating to Computers Internet and e-commerce, Universal Law
Publishing, New Delhi, 2001, Ch. 2, pp. 20-52.
th
6. Paras Diwan and Peeyushi Diwan, Private International Law, 9 ed., Deep and
Deep Publications, Delhi, 1998, Ch. 20, 21

Case law:
1. T.N.S. Firm v. Mohammad Hussain, AIR 1933 Mad. 756
2. Rabindra Nath Maitra v. Life Insurance Corporation of India, 1964 Cal 141
3. Vita Food Products Inc. vs. Unus Shipping Co. (1939) A.C. 277
4. Tzortis vs. Monark Line A/B, (1968) 1 All ER 949
5. Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation S.A. vs. Compagnie d’Armement Maritime S.A.
(1971) A.C. 572
6. Prithi Singh vs. Ganesh Prasad Singh, AIR 1951 All. 462
7. Chitra Devi vs. Chembagavalli, AIR 2000 Mad. 38
8. Modi Entertainment Network and Anr. v. WSG Cricket PTE Ltd., (2003) 4 SCC 341
9. Rhodia Ltd. v. Neon Laboratories, AIR 2002 Bom 502
10. Rhodia Limited, Rhodia Chemicals India Limited and Rhodia Organique Fine Limited v.
Neon Laboratories Limited, 2005(107)1Bom LR 178
11. Emmsons International Ltd. v. Metal Distributors (UK) and Anr., 2005(80)DRJ256
12. Zippo manufacturing v. Zippo dot. com 952 F.Supp.1119
13. United States v. Thomas, 74 F. 3d 701 (6th Cir. 1996)

Topic 7: Law of Torts

• Lex Loci Delicti


o Defamation
o Negligence
o Fraudulent misrepresentation by instantaneous means
o Economic torts
• Foreign Torts and Double Actionability Rule
• Multi-Country Torts

Readings:
Books:
1. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 19
2. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 6
3. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch. 17
th
4. Paras Diwan and Peeyushi Diwan, Private International Law, 9 ed., Deep and Deep
Publications, Delhi, 1998, Ch. 22

Case law:
1. Nawal Kishor v. Rameshwar Nath, AIR 1955 All 594
2. Union Carbide Corporation v. Union of India, 1988 MPLJ 540
3. Kotah Transport Ltd. v. The Jhalawar Bus Service Ltd., AIR 1960 Raj. 224
4. Boys v. Chaplin, 1971 A.C. 356
5. Kishangarh Electric Supply com. v. United States of Rajasthan, AIR 1960 Raj. 4
6. Swami Ramdev v Facebook Inc., 2019SCCOnline Del 10701

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Topic 8: Law of Property

• Distinction between Movables and Immovables


o Lex Rei Sitae
• Tangible and Intangible Movables
o Transfer of Immovable Property
o Transfer of Tangible Movables
• Intangible Property Rights
o Patent Law
o International Copyright

Readings:
Books:
1. R.S. Chavan, Indian Private International Law, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
1982, p. 138
2. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 28, 29, 30, 31
3. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd.,
U.K., 1999, Ch. 8
4. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999,
Ch. 21
5. Paras Diwan and Peeyushi Diwan, Private International Law, 9th ed., Deep and
Deep Publications, Delhi, 1998, Ch. 15,16,17,18

Case law:
1. Chaturbhuj Piramal v. Chunnilal, AIR 1933 PC 150
2. Delhi Cloth and General Mills Ltd. v. Harnam Singh, AIR 1955 SC 590
3. Rabindra Mitra v. Life Insurance Corporation of India, AIR 1964 Cal. 141
4. R. Vishwanath v. Syed Abdul Majeed, AIR 1963 SC 1
5. Krishna D. Iyyar v. Subbarama Aiyer, AIR 1932 Mad. 462
6. Upendra Nath v. Het Lal, 1933 All. 380
7. Krishna swami v. Benugopal, 1942 Mad. 614
8. Prithvi Singh v. Ganesh Prasad Singh, AIR 1951 All. 462
9. State Bank of India v. Ghamandiram, AIR 1969 SC 1330
10. Imperial Chemical Industries v. Controller General Patents, Designs and Trade Marks,
AIR 1978 Cal 77
11. M/S Shining Industries v. M/S Shri Krishna Industries, AIR 1975 All.231 (234)
12. Ajay Industrial Corporation v. Shiro Kanao of Ibaraki City, AIR 1983 Delhi 496

Topic 9: Family Law


• Marriage
o Formal Validity of Marriage
o Essential Validity of Marriage
o Polygamous Marriages
o Applicability of Indian Marriage Laws and Jurisdiction

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• Dissolution of Marriage
o Divorce,
o Nullity
o Judicial separation
o Recognition of Foreign Divorce and Nullity Decrees
• Financial Relief
o Spousal Maintenance
o Matrimonial Property
• Guardianship and Custody
• Adoption
o Recognition of foreign adoption
o Adoption by Foreign Parents
• Legitimacy and Legitimization

Readings:
Books:

1. North and Fawcett, Cheshire and North’s Private International Law, 13th ed.,
Butterworths: New Delhi, 1999, Ch. 21,22, 24, 26
2. Abla Mayss, Principles of Conflict of Laws, 3rd ed. Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K.,
1999, Ch. 10, 11
3. John O’Brien, Smith’s Conflict of Laws, Cavendish Publishing Ltd., U.K., 1999, Ch.
18,19
Articles:
1. T.S. Rama Rao, Marriage in Indian Conflict of Laws: Some Recent Developments, 18.1
Indian Year Book of International Affairs, (1980) pp. 343-346.
2. Lakshmi Jhambolkar, Conflict of Laws, in 32 ASIL, (1996) p. 83-88
3. R.C. Saksena, Urgent Necessity for Legislation: Protection of the Rights of Women
Married to N.R.Is., AIR 1996 Journal section, p. 81-83

Case law:
Marriage:
1. Khambata v. Khambata, AIR 1935 Bom 5 ( Validity of Marriage)
2. Leelamma v. Dilip Kumar, 1992 ( 1) KLT 651 (Validity of Marriage)
3. Abdul v. Padma, AIR 1982 Bom 341
4. Marian Eva v. State, AIR 1993 HP 7
5. Brooks v Brooks, (1861) 9 HLC 193
6. Pugh v. Pugh, (1951) 2 ALL ER 680
7. Radwan v. Radwan, (1972) 3 All R 967
8. Sondur Gopal v Sondur Rajini, (2013)7SCC426
9. Dinesh Singh Thakur v Sonal Thakur, 2018 SCCOnline SC 390

Divorce:
1. Smt. Satya v. Teja v. Teja Singh, AIR 1975 SC 105
2. Neerja Saraph v. Jayant Saraph, (1994) 6 SCC 461
3. Jagir Kaur v. Jaswant Singh, 1963 SC 1521
4. Joao Gloria Pires v. Ana Joaquina Pires, 1967 Goa 113
5. Jamsed Irani v. Bani Irani, (1976) 68 Bom. L.R. 469

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Recognition of Foreign Divorce Decree:
1. Y. Narasimha Rao v. Y.Venkatalakshmi, (1991) 3 SCC 462-3
2. Veena Kalia v. Jatender Nath Kalia, AIR 1996 Del. 54
3. Padmini Mishra v. Ramesh Chandra Mishra, AIR 1991 Ori. 263
4. Deva Prasad Reddy v. Kamini Reddy and Anr., AIR2002Kant356
5. T. Siva Raman v. P. Renganayaki, (2005)3 MadLJ 1

Adoption:
1. In re Sister Gemma’s AIR 1970 Mad. 263
2. Laxmikant v. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 23
3. K.S. Council for Child Welfare v. Society of Sisters of C.S.G. Convent, AIR 1994 SC 658
4. Dattatraya Ganesh Bhatt v. Surendra Kumari, 1996 AIHC 2145 (Kant.)

Custody and Guardianship:


1. Mrs. Kuldeep Sidhu v. Charan Singh, AIR 1989 Punj. and Haryana 103
2. Dalip Kaur v. S.P. Moga, 1996 AIHC 3102 (P&H)
3. Rajah Viziangram v. Secretary of State, AIR 1937 Mad. 51
4. Pamela Williams v. P.C. Martin, AIR 1970 Mad. 427
5. Harihar Prasad Jaiswal v. Suresh Jaiswal, AIR 1978 AP 13
6. Surinder Kaur Sandhu v. Harbux Singh Sandhu, AIR 1984 SC 1224
7. Isabell v. Ram Singh, AIR 1985 Raj. 30
8. Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Aryand M. Dinshaw, AIR 1987 SC 3
9. Kanika Goel v State of Delhi, (2018)9SCC578
10. Lahari Sakhamuri v Sobhan Kodali, 2019 SCC Online SC 395

Recognition of Foreign Custody orders:


1. Margrett v. Chakoo, AIR1970 Ker. 1
2. Elizabeth Dinshaw v. Arvind Dinshaw, AIR 1987 SC 3,
3. Jacqueline Kapoor v. Surinder Pal Kapoor, AIR 1994 P&H 309

Lecture Plan

Lecture Topic Mode of Delivery


No.
1-4 Introduction: General Concepts relating to Private Lecture,
International Law, Latin Maxims common to the world of Discussion
PIL, Nature and Scope of the Subject
5-10 General Principles, Classification, Incidental Question, Lecture,
Renvoi Discussion
11-15 Connecting Factors Lecture, Case
Studies, Group
Discussions,
Problem based
Exercises
16-20 Proof of Foreign Law, Exclusion of Foreign Law Lecture, Case
Studies, Problem
based Exercises

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21-22 Traditional rules relating to jurisdiction- Action in rem, Lecture, Case
Action in personam, Rules relating to Jurisdiction in Indian Studies, Problem
Law based Exercises
23-26 Jurisdiction under- The Brussels Convention (Convention on Lecture, Case
Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgements in Civil and Studies, Problem
Commercial Matters, 1968); The Lugano Convention, 1988; based Exercises
Jurisdiction Clauses Post-Brexit
27-28 Forum Shopping and choice of Jurisdiction Lecture, Case
Studies, Problem
based Exercises
29-32 Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses and the Hague Convention on Lecture, Case
Choice of Court Agreements 2005 Studies, Problem
based Exercises
33-34 Escape from Jurisdiction: Principle of forum non Lecture, Case
conveniens; Jurisdiction agreements, Arbitration agreements Studies, Problem
based Exercises
35-36 Stay of Proceedings: Anti-suit Injunctions Lecture, Case
Studies, Problem
based Exercises
37-45 Conflict of Law Issues in International Arbitration: Lex Lecture, Case
Arbitri and Curial Law; Applicability of Indian Law in Studies, Problem
Foreign Seated Arbitration based Exercises
46-50 Enforcement of Foreign Awards: Convention and Non- Lecture, Case
Convention Awards; Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Studies, Problem
based Exercises
51-60 Conflict of Law Issues in Contract: Proper Law of Contract; Lecture, Case
Capacity to Contract; Essential Validity of Contract; Material Studies, Problem
Validity of Contract based Exercises
61-64 Jurisdiction and Choice of Law in e-contracts Lecture, Case
Studies, Problem
based Exercises
64-68 Torts: Foreign Torts and Double Actionability Rule; Multi- Lecture, Case
Country Torts; Lex Loci Delicti- Defamation; Negligence; Studies, Problem
Fraudulent misrepresentation by instantaneous means; based Exercises
Economic torts
69-70 Law of Property: Distinction between Movables and Lecture, Case
Immovables- Lex Rei Sitae; Transfer of Immovable Property; Studies, Problem
Tangible and Intangible Movables- Transfer of Tangible based Exercises
Movables; Intangible Property Rights- Patent Law;
International Copyright
71-76 Conflict of Laws Issues in the domain of Family: Marriage, Lecture, Case
Divorce, Guardianship, Custody, Adoption Studies, Problem
based Exercises
Total Hours: 80
Lecture Hours: 76
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hrs

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Course Curriculum

DRAFTING, PLEADING & CONVEYANCING |6 credit|


Session: January – May 2020 | Faculty : Om Prakash Gautam|
Class: BA/BBA/B.Sc LLB X Semester

A. INTRODUCTION
Pleadings in its numerous ramifications, is essentially a practical subject. Art of drafting a
good pleading or conveyance can be acquired only by more and more practice. Thus, instead
of class room lectures, I wish to engage students in more and more drafting on a given
hypothetical exercise. The potential lawyers need to inculcate a culture of concise, accurate
and in accordance with rules and practice, drafting of pleadings resulting into quick and
effective administration of justice. With the increasing branches of legal practice in addition
to civil matters, other areas like constitutional, corporate and criminal matters are also
covered.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to
[CO.1] Understand the different types of legal drafts including pleadings, applications,
orders, deeds etc.
[CO.2] Appreciate the nuances in substantive law and procedure along with legal drafts.
[CO.3] Appreciate the nuances of limitation period and court fees for the legal drafts.
[CO.4] Appreciate the procedure before courts, and tribunal established in India with respect
to implementation and enforcement under different laws
[CO.5] Clearly understand the manner of execution of decrees and setting aside of decrees
[CO.6] Demonstrate conceptual clarity with respect to procedure under CPC, CrPC, and
Constitution.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
drafting skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles;
[PO.3]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of
clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.4]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
lifelong learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.5]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.6]. Using technology in legal practice

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[PO.7]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships,
and corporate entities

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION Weightage of Marks
CONTINUOUS 5 Tests 50%
ASSESSMENT

END TERM EXAM Closed Book 50%

E. CURRICULUM
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION
• Pleadings generally
• Fundamental Rules of Pleadings
• Statutory provisions relating to Pleadings
• Affidavit/Verification
• Perseverance in legal profession, reflection on pleadings, its importance in
administration of justice.

Reading Material:
1. Odgers on Pleadings and Practice, Twentieth Edition, Page 76 to 80
2. Mogha P.C.: The law of pleadings in India with precedents
3. OVI, VII, VIII, C.P.C.
4. Special L.A.O. vs. Mahboor 2009 (14) SCC 54 (cases taken casually, negligently,
routinely, filing beyong limitation deprecated)
5. In Re: The Sanjay Dutt. 1995 (3) S.C.C. 619 (casual drafting or settling of draft not only
augurs ill for the health of judicial system but also punishable under contempt). Para 19 &
20)

TOPIC 2: PLEADINGS IN CIVIL MATTERS

• Clarification of Pleadings
• Pleadings in Suit/other civil proceedings
• Frame of suit/written statement
• Suit for declaration, injunction of all kinds, specific performance, recovery of
damages for breach of contract.
• Summery suit based on Promissory Note
• Matrimonial Petitions
• Claim petitions under Motor Vehicle Act
• Application for appointment of Arbitrator
• Application u/s 5 of the Limitation Act
• Caveat
• Civil Appeals, Revision, Review, Letters Patent Appeal, Appeal from order.

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Reading Material
1. Sec. 96,100,115, Sec. 148 A O37, O39 R1 & 2, 151 P.C.C., Sec. 104, 105, O41, O43, O47
C.P.C., Sec. 5 & 14 of the limitation act.
2. Sec. 9, 11 Arbitration Act
3. Sec. 9, 10 & 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act
4. Sec. 165 to 176 Motor Vehicle Act
5. Gayathri Women’s Welfare Association vs. Gowramma & Anr., JT 2011 (1) SC 315 (Civil
Suit/ set off).
6. Skyline Education Institute (India) Pvt. Ltd. vs. S.L. Vaswani, JT 2010 (3) SC 136
(Injunction in trade related matter).
7. Leela Gupta & Ors. vs. State of Uttar Pradesh, JT 2011 (6) SC 38 (motor accident claim)
8. Santosh Hazari Vs. Purshottam Tiwari 2001 S.C. 965 (Sec. 100 CPC)
9. Shivashakti Co-operative Society Vs. Swaraj Developers 2003 S.C. 2435 (Sec. 115 CPC)
10. Collector, Land Acquisition vs Mst. Katiji 1987 S.C. 1353 (Sec. 5 of the Limitation Act.)

TOPIC 3: CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS


• Pleadings in writ/Tribunals
• Public Interest Litigation
• Tribunals
• Special Leave to Appeal
• Curative Petition

Reading Material
1. Art. 32, 226, 227, 323 A, 323 B, 136, 142
2. Naresh Sridhar vs. State of Maharashtra 1967 S.C. 23 (Drafting of writ petitions under Art.
32 & 226)
3. Sayed Yakoob vs. S. Radhakrishnan 1964 S.C. 477 (Drafting of petition seeking writ of
certiorari)
4. M.C. Mehta vs. U.O.I. 2004 (6) SCC 588 (Drafting of P.I.L.)
5. BALCO Employees Union vs. U.O.I. 2002 S.C. 350 (PIL is not a pill or panacea for all
wrong)
6. State of Uttranchal vs. Balwant Singh, JT 2010 (1) SC 329 (Guidelines for PIL)
7. Kunhayammed vs. State of Kerala 2000 S.C. 2587 (Drafting of SLP)
8. Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Huna 2002 (4) SCC 338 (curative jurisdiction of Supreme Court).

TOPIC 4: CRIMINAL MATTERS


• F.I.R., Private complaint
• Complaint in the matter affecting the administration of justice
• 138, 142 of the Negotiable Instrument Act
• Transfer of cases H.C./ S.C.
• Criminal Appeal, Revision
• Petition u/s. 482 Cr.P.C.
• Bail, Anticipatory Bail
• Suspension of sentence
• Stay of conviction

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Reading Material
1. Sec. 154, 156, 200, 202, 340, 378, 379, 389, 397, 398, 401, 406, 407, 408, 438, 439, 482
Cr.P.C.
2. Damodar S. Prabhu vs. Sayed Babalal H. , JT 2010 (4) SC 457 (dishonor of cheque
offence under Banking Law/ Negotiable)
3. Navjot Singh Sidhu vs State 1977 Cr.L.J. 1427 (suspension/ stay of sentence)
4. State of Haryana vs. Bhajan Lal 1992 S.C. 604 (quashing of F.I.R. u/s 482 Cr.P.C.)
5. Balchand Jain vs. State of M.P. 1977 S.C. 366 (grant of bail)

TOPIC 5: CORPORATE MATTER


• Winding up petition
• Application for Amalgamation
• Petition before Competition Commission
• Alternate Dispute Resolution

Reading Material
Sec. 433, 436 & 439, The Companies Act, 391 to 396A & Rules 67 to 82, Ramaiya’s Guide
to Companies Law

TOPIC 6: CONVEYANCING
• Introduction
• General requirement of Deeds of Transfer
• Precautions
• Rules of Construction of Deeds
• General Forms
• Acknowledgements
• Deeds:
a) Partnership Deed
b) Deed of Dissolution
c) Sale Deed
d) Lease Deed
e) Mortgage Deed
f) Indemnity Body
g) Agreement Sell
h) Will
i)Power of Attorney
j)Hypothecation Deed

Reading Material
1. P.C. Mogha “The Indian Conveyances”
2. De Souza’ “Conveyancing”
3. Mogha P.C., “The Indian Conveyances”
4. Kelly – Draftsman
5. Ghanshyam Singh – cases and material on Pleadings Conveyancing & Professional
Ethics
6. Kuppuswami Chettiar vs. A.S.P.A. Arumuvam Chettiar & Anr. Respondent AIR 1967
SC 1395

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Lecture Plan:

LECTURE NO TOPICS MODE OF DELIVERY

1-8 Introduction, Pleadings Lecture, Self Study,


generally, Fundamental Discussion and Classroom
Rules of Pleadings exercise

9-20 Drafting of Civil Pleadings: Lecture, Self Study,


Plaint & Written Statement, Discussion and Classroom
Applications under specific exercise
Orders

21-30 Drafting of Applications Lecture, Self Study,


under specific legislations Discussion and Classroom
exercise

31-42 Drafting of Appeals Lecture, Self Study,


Discussion and Classroom
exercise

43-54 Drafting of Writs & Appeals Lecture, Self Study,


under Constitution Discussion and Classroom
exercise

55-65 Drafting of Applications Lecture, Self Study,


under CrPC, Appeals, Discussion and Classroom
Revisions, Bails etc. exercise

66-84 Conveyance Deeds Lecture, Self Study,


Discussion and Classroom
exercise

Total Hours: 88 Hours


Total Lectures: 83
Continuous Assessment: 5 Hours

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Course Curriculum

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE |10 credit|


Session: January-May 2020 | Faculty: Prof. Dr. I.P.Massey
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER (Constitutional Law Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION

This paper seeks to examine the scope and nature of affirmative action and for that
purpose delves into the various theories of distributive justice. In order to develop a deeper
understanding of the concept, we will also compare and analyse the various approaches to
affirmative action in India and abroad.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course the students will be able to –
[CO. 1] - Understand the various viewpoints with respect to distributive justice.
[CO. 2] - Understand and be able to articulate the reasons for affirmative action
[CO. 3] - Know the law in India and Abroad with respect to affirmative action
[CO. 4] - Compare the measures taken in view of affirmative action in India and other
jurisdictions

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in
professional lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem
solving in domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral
communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of
clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
lifelong learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal
profession, judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations,
entrepreneurships, and corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
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management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and
achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

Continuous Assessment 4 Tests (Best three 30%


will be considered)
Two written tests +
One Assignment +
One Presentation

Project 20%
End Term Exam (Closed 50%
Book)

E. CURRICULUM

TOPIC-1: INTRODUCTION
• Meaning and concept of justice
• Meaning and concept of affirmative action doctrine
• Philosophy of Distributive Justice
• Law and Justice
• Scope and applicability of affirmative action programme in India

Reading Material:
1. Amartya Sen, Idea of Justice, Harvard University Press, 2009
2. H.L.A. Hart, The Concept of Law, 2nd ed. (Oxford, 1994)
3. Ian Mcleod, Legal Theory, (2007), Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 18-41
4. Richard A Posner, Frontiers of Legal Theory, Universal Book Company, 2006, Indian
Reprint
5. Michael J. Sandel, Justice-What’s the Right Thing to do, 2010, Penguin Books Ltd.
(U.K.)

TOPIC-2: DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE AND INDIAN CONSTITUTION


• Fundamental Rights and Distributive Justice
• Right to Equality & Distributive Justice
• Natural Justice & Affirmative Action
• Cultural and Educational Rights Protection
• State Liability & Distributive Justice

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Reading Material:
1. Devanesan Nesiah, Discrimination with reason: The policy of reservations in the
United States, India, and Malaysia, Oxford University Press, 2000
2. H.M.Seervai, Constitutional Law of India, N.M.Tripthi Pvt.Ltd., 1993
3. M.P.Jain, Indian Constitutional Law, LexisNexis Butterworths Wadhwa, Nagpur, 2003
4. Mahajan, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (1996 re-print), Eastern Book Co.,
Lucknow pp. 128-168
Case Laws:
1. Air India v. Nergesh Meerza (1981) 4 SCC 335
2. Amita v. Union of India (2005) 13 SCC 721
3. Chiranjit Lal v. UOI AIR 1951 SC 41
4. Shrilekha Vidyarthi v. State of UP (1991) SCC 212
5. RD Shetty v. International Airport Authority AIR 1979 SC 1628
6. E.P.Royappa v. State of Tamil Nadu AIR 1974 SC 555

TOPIC-3: UPLIFTMENT OF WEAKER SECTION/VULNERABLE GROUPS


• Special provision for women(Constitution, Legislations, Women’s Commission)
• Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace
• Special provision for children(Constitution, Legislations, Child Rights
Commission)
• National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• Affirmative action for Trans-genders (International and National Protection
Regime)

Reading Material:
1. Asha Bajpai, Child Rights in India: Law, Policy and Practice, Oxford University
Press, 2003
2. B.R.Trivedi, Constitutional Equality and the Women’s Rights, Cyber Tech Pub, 2010
3. Shobha Saxena, Crimes against Women and Protective Laws, Deep and Deep, 2004
4. John Henry Hutton, Caste in India: Its Nature, Function and Origins, Oxford
University Press, Indian Branch, 1963.
Case Laws:
1. Apparel Export Promotion Council v. AK Chopra (1999) 1 SCC 759
2. DS Nakara v. Union of India AIR 1983 SC 130
3. Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan AIR 1997 SC 3011
4. Naz Foundation v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi 160 Delhi Law Times 277
5. Suresh Kumar Kaushal v. Naz Foundation AIR 2014 SC 563

TOPIC-4: ADVANCEMENT OF BACKWARD CLASSES THROUGH


AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
• Provisions under the Indian Constitution
• Special Legislations for backward classes
• Pre and Post Mandal Commission development
• Development through Constitutional Amendments

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Reading Material:
1. Karon Monaghan, Equality Law, Oxford University Press, 2007
2. Rajkumar & K.Chockalingam (Ed.) Human Rights, Justice and Constitutional
Empowerment, OUP, 2007
3. Sukhdeo Thorat, Prashant Negi, Motilal Mahamallik, Dalits in India: Search for a
Common Destiny, Sage Publications India Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi, 2009
Case Laws:
1. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India 1992 Supp.2 SCR 454
2. MR Balaji v. State of Mysore AIR 1963 SC 649
3. The General Manager, Southern Railway v. Rangachari (1962) 3 SCR 586
4. Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. UOI (OBC Judgement) (2008) 6 SCC 1
5. Society for un-aided private schools of Rajasthan v. UOI AIR 2012 SC 3445

TOPIC-5: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION


• American View
• Canadian View
• Australian View
• Comparison of the above with Indian approach

Reading Material:
1. DD Basu, Comparative Constitutional Law, Wadhwa Nagpur, 2008

Case Laws:
1. Brown v. Board of Education 347 US 483 (1954)
2. Fisher v. University of Texas (2012)
3. Ontario v. Ontario Teachers Federation (no.4) (1994) 20 CHRR D/257

ARTICLES
1. Chandola, M. Varn. 1992, “Affirmative Action in India and the United States: the
Untouchable and Black Experience,” 3 Ind. Int’l & Comp.L.Rev. 101-133.
2. Rex Martin, “Rawl’s New Theory of Justice,” Chicago-Kent La Review, Vol.69:
737-761, 1994
3. John Rawls: “Justice as Fairness,” Philosophical Review 67/2 (1958) 164-194
repr. in: Samuel Freeman(ed.): John Rawls. Collected Papers, Cambridge, Mass.:
Harvard University Press 1999.
4. Merill, Thomas W. 1996. “Three Models of Affirmative Action Beneficiaries,” 19
Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy 779-784
5. Witten, Samuel M., “Compensatory Discrimination in India: Affirmative Action
as a means of combating class inequality,” 21 Columbia Journal of Transnational
Law 353
6. Armour, John W. 1987. “Compensatory Discrimination: The Indian Constitution
and Judicial Review,” 16 Melbourne University Law Review 126

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LECTURE PLAN

Lecture No. Topic Teaching Methodology

1 – 12 Topic 1 Lecture & Discussion

13 – 28 Topic II Lecture & Discussion

29 – 37 Topic III Lecture & Discussion

38 – 44 Topic IV Lecture & Discussion

45 – 52 Topic V Lecture & Discussion

53 – 58 Presentations Presentations

Total Hours: 62
Lecture Hours: 58
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hrs

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Course Curriculum

CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES | 10 Credits |


Session: January – May 2020 | Faculty: VINI SINGH |
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER

A. INTRODUCTION
Constitutional remedies ensure concretizations of various rights provided under the constitution.
It was a matter of concern for the drafters to ensure that the concept of fundamental right does
not merely remain a matter of abstraction of various ideals. Ensuring that these rights are realized
in the Indian comity was a matter of concern for the drafters. It was with this realization that the
drafters decided to grant prerogative powers upon the Supreme Court to issue writs in the form
of article 32 of the Indian Constitution. However, the concept of remedies was not limited to the
granting of various writs but also extended to other forms of directional orders.

This endeavor to construct an appropriate balance between Constitutional Rights and Remedies
provides a particular shape to various institutional mechanisms as well. In particular the
jurisdictional structure of a court is especially shaped by the balance so construed. Another
important issue at an institutional level that arises is with respect to the aspect of balance of
power between the judiciary and the executive.

A proper discussion on the course of Constitutional Remedies for this reason would inevitably
have a broader scope of having an effect on various political and legal matters.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to


[CO.1] Identify the importance of various writs provided under the constitution
[CO.2] Develop an understanding on the basic Constitutional Protections provided to protect
various rights
[CO.3] Identify the various intricacies involved in concretizising various kinds of rights
[CO.4] Deleinate the proper role of Judiciary in protecting Constitutional Principles
[CO.5] Explain the various form of reliefs that can be covered under the constitutional remedies
[CO.6] Explain the proper evolution of writ mechanism with the expanding interpretation of
constitution
[CO.7] Differentiate the distinction between Judicial Review and Judicial Overreach
[CO.8] Compare with other forms of remedies provided under various constitutions

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C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in domestic
and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and professional
values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of clients,
performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner toward
clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of ongoing
improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for lifelong learning
and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships, and
corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time management,
discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and achieving balance
in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Weightage of
Criteria Description Marks
4 Tests (out of
CONTINUOUS which 3 will be 30%
ASSESSMENTS selected)

Project 20%

END TERM
EXAMINATION Closed Book 50%

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E. CURRICULUM

Topic 1: Jurisprudence of Rights and Remedies

• Concept of Right and Remedy


• Prerogative Remedies and Discretionary Power
• Positive and Negative Constitutional Rights
• Fundamental Right of Constitutional Remedy
• Judicial Review
Case Laws:
1. State of Madras v. G.G Row, AIR 1952 SC 196
2. Kihoto v. Zachilhu, AIR 1993 SC 412
3. Indra Sawhney v. Union of India, 1992 Supp. (3) SC 217
4. Romesh Thopar v. State of Madras, 1950 SCR 869

Topic 2: Constitutional Jurisdictional Issues

• Article 32, 136 and 137


• High Court Jurisdiction under Article 226 and 227

Case Laws:
1. Chiranjit Lal Choudhary v. Union of India, 1951 AIR 41
2. DS Rathi v. State of Punjab, 1958 SCJ 425
3. Haji Esmail v. Competent Officer, AIR 1967 SC 1244
4. M.K Gopalan v. State of M.P, (1995) 1 SCR 168

Topic 3: Writ Remedies

• Writ of Certiorari
• Writ of Quo Warranto
• Writ of Prohibition
• Writ of Mandamus
• Writ of Habeas Corpus
• Public Litigation

Case Laws:
1. A.D.M Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla, AIR 1876 SC 1207
2. Vidya Verma v. Shiv Narain, AIR 1956 SC 108
3. Sabastian Horgray v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 571
4. State of Bombay v. Union Motors Ltd, 1953 SCR 572
5. Surya Dev Raj v. Ram Chandra Rai, (2003) 6 SCC 675

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Topic 4: Reliefs
• Damages
• Directions
• Constitutional Tort and Compensatory Relief.
• Continuous Mandamus
• Interpretational Meaning of Article 142.
• Concept of Other Relief.

Case Laws:
1. A.R Ante v. R.S Nayak, AIR 1988 SC 1895
2. DK Basu v. State of West Bengal, AIR 1997 SC 610
3. Rudal Shah v. State of Bihar, AIR 1993 SC 1086

Topic 5: Principles
• Illegality
• Irrationality
• Alternative Remedy
• Procedural Impropriety
• Proportionality
• Due Process
• Reasonableness

Case Laws
1. Trilok Chand v. Munshi, AIR 1970 SC 898
2. Kashinath v. Speaker, SCC 1993 (2) 703
3. Shambu Ram Yadav v. Hanuman Das Khatri, (2001) 6 SCC 1

Topic 6: Miscelleanious Doctrines


• Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach
• Doctrine of Political Question
• Access to Justice

F. TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCE BOOKS

1. TEXT BOOKS

• Asim Pandya, Writs and Other Constitutional Remedies (2009).

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• I.P Massey, Administrative Law
• D.D Basu, Constitutional Remedies and Writs

2. ARTICLES

• David P Currie, Positive and Negative Constitutional Rights, 53 University of Chicago


Law Review 864 (1986)
• John C Jefferies, The Right Remedy Gap in Constitutional Law, 107 Yale L.J (1999)
• Justice G. Yethirajulu, Article 32 and The Remedy of Compensation, (2004) 7 SCC (J)
49.
• Fritz Scharpf, Judicial Review and the Political Question: A Functional Analysis, Yale
Law Journal, Vol. 45, pp. 517-597.

Lecture Plan

LECTURE NO. TOPICS MODE OF DELIVERY


1-5 Concept of Right and
Remedies Lecture and Discussion
6-7 Prerogative Writs Lecture
8-12 Judicial Review and
Enforceability Lecture and Discussion
13- 16 Scope of Article 32 Lecture
17- 22 Scope and Nature of Article
226 and 227 Lecture
23- 28 Appellate and Original
Jurisdiction of Supreme Court Lecture and Discussion
29-31 Complete Justice Doctrine Lecture
32-36 Writ of Prohibition and Writ
of Certiorari Lecture and Discussion
37-40 Writ of Mandamus and Lecture and Discussion
Habeas Corpus
41-42 Concept of Public Litigation Lecture and Discussion
43-44 Relief of Compensation in
Constitutional Matters Lecture and Discussion
45-48 Nature and Scope of Reliefs
under the Constitution Lecture and Discussion
49-51 Political Question and Judicial
Review Lecture and Discussion
52-55 Activism and Overreach Lecture and Discussion
Total Hours: 59
Lecture Hours: 55
Continuous Assessment: 04 Hours

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Course Curriculum

I.P. VALUATION & MANAGEMENT


Session: January – May 2020 | Faculty: Ms. Kanika Dhingra|
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER (IPR Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION

Intellectual Property Rights have become a completely separate genre of valuable assets
that are being owned and transacted into by the Companies, both national and international
these days. Hence, there has emerged a growing need to denote the intellectual property
rights as an intangible asset and as such it has the same value and worth as that of a tangible
asset of the company. The IPR as an intangible asset appear on the balance sheet of the
company and affect the worth of all the assets of the company grossly when it comes to
entering into transactions like mergers and acquisitions, licensing and assignments and those
involving taxation and transfer pricing. The course seeks to delve into the matters concerning
valuation and management of an IP of a company and the risks and considerations involved
while applying the different methods available while valuing an IP, and the way in which all
the methods differently affect and influence the ultimate value of an IP. All these
considerations that are involved in choosing and applying a method to value an IP determine
the actual value and worth of an asset and affect the decision making process to undertake a
particular business transaction involving the transfer, use or acquisition of an IP as an asset.
Apart from this IP Management is inclusive of IP Dispute resolution mechanism that seeks to
apply ADR to IP Disputes and to test the arbitrability of IP Issues vis-à-vis litigation process.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students would be able to:

[CO.1] Understand the significance of intellectual property as a valuable intangible asset.


[CO.2] Know the different types of valuation standards and methods.
[CO.3] Explain the different approaches used in IP Valuation and their relevance for IP
holders.
[CO.4] Understand the need and procedure for IP Audit and Management.
[CO.5] Relate the concept of arbitration to the IP Disputes and determine arbitrability of
the same.
[CO.6] Understand the various issues relating to intellectual property in different phases
such as the pre-filing, during filing and post filing of application for grant of IP
rights.
[CO.7] Understand the taxability of IP assets.
[CO.8] Identify issues in damage calculation in IP litigation.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in
domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;

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[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of
clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
lifelong learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
entrepreneurships, and corporate entities.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks


Continuous Assessment 2 Tests, 1 Assignment and 30 %
1 Presentation (best 3 will
be considered)
Project 20 %
End Term Exam Closed Book 50 %

E. CURRICULUM

Topic 1: Valuation and Intellectual Property: An Introduction

• What is valuation- Concept, Meaning and Importance?


• Purpose and objective
• Determinants of valuation
• Subject matter- tangible and intangible assets
• Valuation of tangible and intangible assets
• Issues and challenges surrounding valuation of assets
• Valuation Standards

References:

1. The importance of the valuation of intellectual property assets- valuation mechanisms,


WIPO Paper- OMPI/PI/BUE/98/1 and WIPO/IP/BJ/96/9
2. IP Valuation and Strategies- WIPO/IP/SIN/99/13
3. Importance of assessing the value of IP- WIPO/IP/BJ/96/3
4. Jody C. Bishop, The Challenge of Valuing IP, North Western Technology Journal
(available at-

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http://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&contex
t=njtip)
5. European Commission Report on IP Valuation (available at-
https://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-
union/pdf/Expert_Group_Report_on_Intellectual_Property_Valuation_IP_web_2.pdf)
6. Paul Flignorand David Orozco, Intangible Asset and Intellectual Property Valuation- A
Multidisciplinary Perspective (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/sme/en/documents/ip_valuation_fulltext.html)
7. International Valuation Standard , 2013- Framework and Requirements (available at-
http://www.ivsc.org/sites/default/files/IVS%202013%20without%20guidance.pdf)
8. International valuation Standard on Intangible assets 210 (available at-
http://www.ivsc.org/sites/default/files/ivs210_intangible_assets.pdf)
9. International Accounting Standard 36: Impairment of Assets (available at-
http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/accounting/docs/consolidated/ias36_en.pdf)
10. IAS 36 (available at- http://www.iasplus.com/en/standards/ias/ias36)
11. Accounting Standards 26 Intangible assets (available at-
http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/notification/pdf/AS_26.pdf)
12. Research report 134, Worldwide application of IFRS 3, IAS 38and IAS 36, related
disclosures, and determinants of non-compliance, (available at-
http://www.accaglobal.com/content/dam/acca/global/PDF-technical/financial-
reporting/rr-134-001.pdf)
13. Impairment Accounting- the basics of IAS 36, Earnest & Young, (Available at-
http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/Impairment_accounting_IAS_36_0810/$FI
LE/Impairment%20accounting%20IAS%2036%200810.pdf)

Topic 2: IP as an Intangible Asset

• What is an asset
• Characteristics of an asset
• Difference between tangible and intangible assets
• IP as an asset- characteristics, limitations and exceptions
• What is and what is not intangible asset
• Categories of intangible assets-identifiable and unidentifiable
• Considerations before analysis
• Reasons for intangible asset valuation
• Intangible asset valuation report

References:

1. IASB Conceptual Framework of Asset, World Standard Setters Agenda Paper (available
at- http://www.ifrs.org/Current-Projects/IASB-Projects/Conceptual-Framework/Other-
Public-Meetings-Observer-Notes/Documents/WSSAGENDAPAPER1A.pdf)
2. Elements of Financial Accounting, Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No.6
(available at-
http://www.fasb.org/cs/BlobServer?blobkey=id&blobwhere=1175822102897&blobheade
r=application%2Fpdf&blobcol=urldata&blobtable=MungoBlobs)
3. Trying to Grasp the Intangible (available at-
http://www.wiley.com/college/bcs/0471363049/updates/ch12_intangible.pdf)

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4. “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 142 (available at-
http://www.fasb.org/cs/BlobServer?blobcol=urldata&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobkey=i
d&blobwhere=1175820927971&blobheader=application%2Fpdf)
5. Summary on Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 142 (available at-http://www.fasb.org/summary/stsum142.shtml)
6. Intangible Assets and Impairment of Assets (available at-
highered.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0077114523/.../SampleChap.pdf)
7. Jeffrey H. Matsuura, An Overview of Intellectual Property and Intangible Asset
Valuation Models, 14 Research management Review, 2004 (available at-
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.467.6261&rep=rep1&type=pdf
)
8. Kelvin King, The Value of Intellectual Property, Intangible Assets and
Goodwill(available at-
http://www.wipo.int/sme/en/documents/value_ip_intangible_assets_fulltext.html)
9. Paul Flignorand David Orozco, Intangible Asset and Intellectual Property Valuation- A
Multidisciplinary Perspective (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/sme/en/documents/ip_valuation_fulltext.html)

Topic 3: General Methods and Techniques of Valuation

• Tangible vs. intangible asset valuation


• Cost approach- Reproduction and Replacement cost
• Market approach
• Income approach- CAPM and DCF model
• Relief From Royalty Method
• Premium Pricing and Residual Value method
• Option pricing Model
• Rule of Thumb- The effect after Uniloc v. Microsoft ruling
• Critical appraisal of each of these approaches

References:

1. WIPO Module 11 on IP Valuation (available at-


http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/sme/en/documents/pdf/ip_panorama_11_learning_
points.pdf)
2. WIPO, IP valuation: the Inside story (available at- http://www.wipo.int/multimedia-
video/en/sme/multimedia/flash/11/swf/map.swf)

Topic 4: IP Valuation Techniques

• Patent Valuation Techniques


• Asset Strength approach
• The Pay-Off Method
• Trademark (Brand) Valuation
• Can Goodwill be valued?
• Domain Names Valuation & Dispute Settlement
• Copyright Valuation
• Software Valuation

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References:

1. Methodologies for determining value of IP – WIPO/IP/BJ/96/5 and WIPO/IP/BJ/96/7


2. Parameters of Valuation Techniques- WIPO/IP/BJ/96/8
3. Valuation of Invention and Research Results- WIPO/AVI/PH/97/2
4. Pricing Intangible Asset- Methods of Valuation- OMPI/VPI/LIM/98/2
5. Martin A. Bader and Frauke Rüether, Still A Long Way To Value-Based Patent Valuation
(available at-
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/sme/en/wipo_insme_smes_ge_10/wipo_insme_smes_g
e_10_ref_theme06_01.pdf)
6. \WIPO Paper on Trademark Licensing (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/sme/en/documents/pdf/ip_panorama_12_learning_
points.pdf)
7. Tatjana Antić, et al., Brand Valuation, (available at
http://www.efos.unios.hr/repec/osi/journl/PDF/InterdisciplinaryManagementResearchIV/I
MR4a12.pdf)
8. Akshat Panday, “Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets”, Eastern Law House 2010
9. William J. Murphy, John L. Orcutt & Paul C Remus , “Patent Valuation”, John Wiley &
Sons Inc, 2012
10. Gorden V Smith & Russell L Parr , “Valuation of Intellectual Property and Intangible
Asssets”, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

Topic 5: IP Management, Audit and Taxation

• Meaning and concept of IP Management


• Need for IP Management
• IP Management Strategies
• Managing Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
• IP Due Diligence
o Copyrights
o Patents
o Brands
o Designs
• Meaning and concept of Audits
• Need and importance
• Considerations while conducting an IP Audit
• Patent Audit Plan
• Copyright Audit Plan
• Trademark Audit Plan
• Taxation and IP

References:

1. Commercialization issues of IP- WIPO/AVI/MTY/02/4


2. Akshat Panday, “Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets”, Eastern Law House 2010
3. William J. Murphy, John L. Orcutt& Paul C Remus , “Patent Valuation”, John Wiley &
Sons Inc, 2012

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4. Gorden V Smith & Russell L Parr , “Valuation of Intellectual Property and Intangible
Asssets”, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000
5. IP Audit Tool- WIPO (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/intproperty/927/wipo_pub_927.pdf)
6. WIPO Module 10 on IP Audits (Available at-
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/sme/en/documents/pdf/ip_panorama_10_learning_
points.pdf)
7. H.S. Chawla, Managing Intellectual Property Rights for better transfer and
commercialization of Agricultural Technology, Journal of IPR, Vol. 12, May 2007, pp
330-340
8. K.D. Raju, Intellectual Property Taxation: Need for a comprehensive Policy and Law in
India, Journal of IPR, Vol. 13, November 2008, pp 563-573
9. Karuna Jain & Vandana Sharma, Intellectual Property management System: An
Organizational Perspective, Journal of IPR, Vol. 11, September 2006, pp 330-333
10. TulikaRastogi, IP Audit: Way to a Healthy Organization, Journal of IPR, Vol. 15, July
2010, pp 302-309
11. Lee Moerman, Accounting for Intellectual Property: Inconsistencies and Challenges,
Journal of IPR, Vol. 11, July 2006, pp 243-248
12. Mrinalini Kochupillai& Matthew A. Smith, Patent Valuation with Consideration For
Emerging Technology, Journal of IPR, Vol. 12, January 2007, pp 154-164

Topic 6: Other IP Valuation Concerns

• Dispute Settlement in IP - Arbitrability of IP Disputes, Mediation, Conciliation,


WIPO Arbitration & Mediation, ICANN Domain Name Dispute Settlement, Early
Neutral Evaluation
• Damage Calculation in IP Litigation
• Appreciation of Evidences in IP Cases: Patent, Trademark, Copyrights
• Securitization of IP Assets
• Remedies in IP Litigation
• Principles for grant of Injunctions in IP cases
• IP Insurance
• IP Indemnity

References:

1. William Grantham, “Arbitrability of International IP Disputes”, 1996, Available at:


https://scholarship.law.berkeley.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.co.i
n/&httpsredir=1&article=1146&context=bjil
2. WIPO CENTER, Update On The WIPO Arbitration And Mediation Center’s Experience
In The Resolution Of Intellectual Property Disputes, Available at:
https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/amc/en/docs/nouvellesmarch2009.pdf
3. BY JOSEPH P. ZAMMIT AND JAMIE HU, “Arbitrating International Intellectual
Property Disputes”, Available at:
http://arbitrationlaw.com/files/articles/aaa_arbitrating_international_intellectual_property
_disputes.pdf
4. “Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes”, Available at:
https://www.aippi.org/download/reports/forum/forum07/12/ForumSession12_Presentatio
n_Lawrence_Boo.pdf

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5. Jayant Kumar, “Intellectual Property Securitization: How Far Possible and Effective”,
2006, Available at:
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/3563/1/JIPR%2011%282%29%2098-
102.pdf
6. Hiroyuki Watanabe , “Intellectual property as Securitized Assets”, Available at:
https://www.iip.or.jp/e/e_summary/pdf/detail2003/e15_20.pdf
7. Akshat Panday, “Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets”, Eastern Law House 2010.
8. William J. Murphy, John L. Orcutt & Paul C Remus , “Patent Valuation”, John Wiley &
Sons Inc, 2012
9. Gorden V Smith & Russell L Parr , “Valuation of Intellectual Property and Intangible
Assets”, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

F. TEXT BOOKS/REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Akshat Panday, “Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets”, Eastern Law House 2010.
2. William J. Murphy, John L. Orcutt & Paul C Remus , “Patent Valuation”, John Wiley &
Sons Inc, 2012
3. Gorden V Smith & Russell L Parr , “Valuation of Intellectual Property and Intangible
Assets”, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000

Lecture Plan:
Lecture No. Topics Mode of Delivery
1-10 Valuation and Intellectual Lecture. Discussion,
Property: An Introduction Presentations & Self-Study

11-18 IP as an Intangible Asset Lecture. Discussion,


Presentations, Assignment
& Self- Study
19-30 General Methods and Lecture. Discussion,
Techniques of Valuation Presentations, Assignment
& Self-Study
31-40 IP Valuation Techniques Lecture. Discussion,
Presentations, Assignment
& Self-Study
41-48 IP Management, Audit and Lecture. Discussion,
Taxation Presentations, Assignment
& Self -Study
49-58 Other IP Valuation Lecture. Discussion,
Concerns Presentations, Assignment
& Self-Study

Total Hours: 60 hrs.


Lecture Hours: 58 hrs. (Including Presentations)
Continuous Assessment: 2 hrs.

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Course Curriculum

IP DISPUTE RESOLUTION | 10 Credits|


Session: January-May 2020| Faculty: Mr. Amitesh Deshmukh|
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER (IPR Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION
Any ownership over a property or transfer of a right is incomplete without remedies that
may be availed of in case the same is infringed or transgressed or the choices that the parties
may make when it comes to settling the disputes. The same is the case with intellectual
property rights and they are increasingly being recognised as properties, though intangible,
that can be owned, transferred or even assigned like any other property. In order to ensure
that the rights are preserved it is important that any terms or contracts entered into for
securing the rights over the same are also enforceable in the sense that in case of any breach
the settlement of any dispute or lis between the parties may be availed easily. Since with
more and more burden on the Courts to determine the rights of the respective parties to a
dispute in a conventional manner by way of litigation, there has emerged the need to settle
peacefully the disputes out of Courts, and as a result, almost in all fields of law, the
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism has been gaining gravity these day. So is the case
with IPR and disputes arising there of.
The present course seeks to delve into the arbitrability of IP Disputes and the challenges
or limitations that are there while engaging with the same. The course seeks to study further
the international and the national mechanisms as far as out of court settlement of IP Disputes
is concerned. Although in India the use and application of ADR to IP disputes is far from
being a realised in the real sense of the term at present, however rulings by the Courts in
some of the cases indicate the willingness of both the parties and the adjudicating authorities
to ensure inclination of dispute settlement by way of ADR as the same has certain important
advantages vis-à-vis litigation.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to


[CO.1] Appreciate the role of prominent Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (notably
Mediation and Arbitration) towards settling of IP related disputes and strategize towards
improving their effectiveness.
[CO.2] Know the current developments and concerns surrounding solving of IP related
disputes nationally and internationally.
[CO.3] Provide effective legal solutions and policy related advice towards improvement of
dispute resolution in IPR.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in
domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of
clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for life-
long learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships,
and corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and
achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks


3 Tests and 1 Assignment 30%
Continuous Assessment (Best 3 will be considered)
Project 20%
End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

E. CURRICULUM

PART I
[INTRODUCTION]

Topic 1: Introduction to IP Litigation and Dispute Resolution


• Forums available for IP dispute settlement- Civil and Criminal proceedings and ADR
• Arbitrability and Adjudication of IP Disputes
• Different types of ADR mechanisms
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Other mechanisms
• Advantages and Disadvantages of ADR vis-à-vis Litigation

Topic 2: Arbitrability of IP Disputes


• Arbitrability Issues arising in IP Disputes
Breach of Contract
Validity Claims
Infringement of rights
Threat of prosecution
Anti-trust Issues
Criminal Conduct
Fair use and exceptions
• Application of ADR to IP Disputes
Commercial Copyrights and Software Disputes
Commercial Patent Disputes
Patent Claim construction and Issues in Interpretation
SEP disputes relating to FRAND Terms
Commercial trademark and Trade-dress disputes
IP Licensing disputes
Trade Secret and Unfair Competition disputes
Disputes relating to TK, Traditional Cultural Expression and Genetic
Resources

PART II
[THE INTERNATIONAL ADR REGIME FOR IP]

Topic 1: WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre


• WIPO Mediation
• WIPO Arbitration & Expedited Arbitration
• WIPO Mediation, Arbitration, Expedited Arbitration and Expert Determination Rules
and Clauses, 2014
• Settlement Trends
• Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses

Topic 2: TRIPS Dispute Settlement Body


• Basic Principles under TRIPS governing dispute settlement
• Rules and Procedures governing dispute settlement
• Proceedings at the DSB
• Jurisprudence under the TRIPS DSB

Topic 3: ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy & Rules (UDRP)

PART III
[DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN INDIA]

Topic 1: Infringement of IP
• Infringement of Copyrights
a. Issues involved in Ownership, assignment and licensing of copyrights
b. The case of Neighbouring/Related rights and Copyright Societies
• Infringement of Trademarks
a. Well-known Marks
b. Trade- dress and get-up
c. Trademark Dilution and Comparative Advertising issues
• Infringements of Patents
a. Cases relating to compulsory licenses
b. Issue of parallel imports and regulatory use
• Disputes relating to overlapping IP
a. Copyright-Design Interface
b. Trademark-Design Interface
c. Musical Works-Trademark Issues
d. Artistic Works-Trademark conflicts
• Considerations involved in choosing the dispute settlement options
Topic 2: ADR and Indian IP Regime
• Early Neutral Evaluation: a consideration of the ‘Bawa Masala Company Case’
• Domain Name Dispute Settlement mechanism

Topic 3: IP Dispute Settlement and Litigation


• Civil litigation
• Criminal litigation

PART IV
[OTHER CONCERNS FOR IP DISPUTE RESOLUTION]

Topic 1: Issues of Jurisdiction in IP Disputes


• General Grounds of Jurisdiction: In Personam Jurisdiction, Defendant’s Domicile and
Exclusionary Mechanisms
Jurisdiction over Contractual Disputes
Jurisdiction to Order Provisional and Protective Measures
Choice of Court Agreements, Appearance of the Defendant
Multiple Defendants
Coordination of Proceedings: Lis Pendens and Beyond
• ADR in Cyberspace issues concerning IP: Online IP Dispute Resolution
E-commerce and online ODR
Virtual worlds and computer assisted ODR
Issues and practical difficulties
• Cross-border jurisdiction issues
Topic 2: Remedies
• Arbitral Awards
• Recognition and Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
• Effect of “Invalidity” on Awards
• Injunctions
John Doe Orders
Anton Pillar orders
Mareva Injunctions
Norwich Pharmacal order
• Criminal Sanctions
• Quantification of Damages

Topic 3: Miscellaneous
• Effect of Dispute Settlement on Access to Medicines
• Disputes relating to Anti-Competitive practices in IP

F. TEXT BOOKS/ REFERENCE BOOKS/ OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS*


1. TEXT BOOKS
Harrie Samaras, ADR advocacy, strategies, and practice: for intellectual property cases,
Chicago: American Bar Association, Section of Intellectual Property Law, c2011
(ISBN 9781614380221)
Thomas D. Halket, Arbitration of international intellectual property disputes,
(ISBN 193383367X; ISBN 9781933833675 )

Trevor Cook, International intellectual property arbitration, (The Netherlands: Kluwer


Law International., ISBN 9789041127259; ISBN 9041127259 )

REFERENCES
2014 WIPO Mediation, Arbitration, Expedited Arbitration and Expert Determination
Rules and Clauses (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/wipo_pub_446.pdf)

ADR in TK, Traditional Cultural Expression and Genetic Resources (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/tk/en/resources/pdf/tk_brief8.pdf)

Alan W. Kowalchyk, Resolving IP Dispute Out of Court, AMERICAN ARBITRATION


ASSOCIATION (available at - https://www.adr.org/aaa/ShowPDF?doc=ADRSTG_011420)

Betsy Rosenblatt, Principles of Jurisdiction (available at-


http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/property99/domain/Betsy.html)
Dispute Settlement at WTO: an overview (available at-
https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RS20088.pdf)
Drafting Dispute Resolution Clauses, AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (available
at- https://www.adr.org/aaa/ShowPDF?doc=ADRSTG_002540)

Efficient alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for intellectual property disputes (available
at- http://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/amc/en/docs/euro.pdf)

Elizabeth C. Woodard, The UDRP, ADR, and Arbitration:Using Proven Solutions to


AddressPerceived Problems with the UDRP, 19 Fordham Intellectual Property, Mediaand
Entertainment Law Journal, 2009 (available at-
http://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1444&context=iplj)

Francis Gurry, “The Dispute Resolution Services of the World Intellectual


PropertyOrganization,” 2 Journal of International Economic Law 385-398 (1999)

Guide to WIPO Arbitration (available at-


http://www.wipo.int/edocs/pubdocs/en/arbitration/919/wipo_pub_919.pdf)

Intellectual Property: Principles Governing Jurisdiction, Choice Of Law, And Judgments


In Transnational Disputes (Parts 1-14) American Law Institute (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/details.jsp?id=7687)
Juhi Gupta, John Doe Copyright Injunctions in India (available at-
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/20289/1/JIPR%2018(4)%20351-359.pdf)

Kevin R. Casey, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Patent Law, 3 The Federal Circuit Bar
Journal, (available at-
http://www.stradley.com/~/media/Files/ResourcesLanding/Publications/1993/04/Alternat
e%20Dispute%20Resolution%20and%20Patent%20Law/Files/krc-
adr/FileAttachment/krc-adr.pdf)

Laurence Helfer, International Dispute Settlement at Trademark-Domain Name Interface,


(available at-
http://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2641&context=faculty_scho
larship)
List of WTO DSB Cases (available at-
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/dispu_status_e.htm)
M.D. Nair, TRIPS, WTO and IPR-How Effective is the Dispute Settlement process? Vol
14 JIPR 2009 (available at-
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/5351/1/JIPR%2014(4)%20346-
348%20(Opinion).pdf)

Mitchell Smith, Mediation as an alternative to litigation in patent infringement disputes,


11 ADR Bulletin, 2009 (available at-
http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1481&context=adr)

Murray Lee Eiland, The Institutional Role in Arbitrating Patent Disputes (available at-
http://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1067&context=drlj)

PauliusJurcys, International Jurisdiction in Intellectual Property Disputes: CLIP, ALI


Principles and other Legislative Proposals in a Comparative Perspective, 3 (2012)
JIPITEC (available at- http://www.jipitec.eu/issues/jipitec-3-3-2012/3518/jurcys.pdf)
Roohi Kohli Handoo & Yoginder Handoo, Scope and applicability of ADR Procedures to
Patent Law Disputes, (available at-
http://www.epip.eu/conferences/epip05/papers/Handoo._Handoo.pdf)

Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (available at-
https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/rules-be-2012-02-25-en)

Scott H. Blackman, Rebecca McNeil, ADR in Commercial IP Disputes (available at-


https://www.wcl.american.edu/journal/lawrev/47/blackman.pdf)

Stephanie Chi, The Role Of Mediation In Trademark Disputes (available at-


http://www.americanjournalofmediation.com/docs/CHI%20-
%20The%20Role%20of%20Mediation%20in%20Trademark%20Disputes%20-
%20Stephanie%20Chi.pdf)

Trevor Cook, Alternative Dispute Resolution As A Tool For Intellectual Property


Enforcement (available at-
http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/mdocs/en/wipo_ace_9/wipo_ace_9_3-main1.pdf)

Understanding Rules and Procedures Governing Dispute Settlement under TRIPS


(available at- https://www.wto.org/english/docs_e/legal_e/28-dsu.pdf)

Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (available at-


https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/policy-2012-02-25-en)
Vivek Kumar, Protection of well-known trademarks and weakening of honest concurrent
use defence, 15 JIPR 2010 (available at-
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/10008/1/JIPR%2015(4)%20293-301.pdf)

William Grantham, The Arbitrability of International Intellectual Property Disputes


(available at -
http://scholarship.law.berkeley.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1146&context=bjil)

WIPO ADR for FRAND Terms (available at- http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/center/specific-


sectors/ict/frand/)

WIPO Arbitration Case Examples (available at-


http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/arbitration/case-example.html)

WIPO Domain Name Dispute Resolution (available at-


http://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/)

WTO Dispute Settlement One-page Case summaries (available at-


https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/dispu_settl_1995_2014_e.pdf)

OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS


CASES
1. Ardath Tobacco Co. Ltd. v. Munna Bhai and Ors. [CS (OS) 141/2004, 2009 (39)PTC
208 (Del.)
2. Aveda Corporation v. Dabur India Ltd. (2010)
3. Bawa Masala Company v. Bawa Masala Company Pvt. Ltd. (2002)
4. Bayer v. Cipla
5. Dabur India Ltd. v. K.R. Industries (AIR 2008 SC 3123)
6. Dhodha House v. S.K. Maingi (AIR 2006 SC 730)
7. EC Banana Case
8. Ericsson v. Xiaomi CS (OS) (2014)
9. Espn Stars Sports v. Global Broadcast News Ltd. MIPR 2008 (2) 75
10. Indian Performing Right Society ... v. Aditya Pandey & Ors. (2012)
11. Indian Shaving Products Ltd. v. Gift Pack and Anr. (1998) PTC 698 (Del)
12. M/s Satyam Infoway Ltd v. M/s Sifynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd, (2004) 6 SCC 145
13. M/s. Paragon Rubber Industries v. M/s. Pragathi Rubber Mills & Ors. (CIVIL
APPEAL NO.10745 OF 2013)
14. N. R. Dongre v. Whirlpool Corporation, 1996 (16) PTC 583
15. NATCO v. Bayer (2012)
16. National Garments, Kaloor, ... v. National Apparels, Ernakulam (AIR 1990 Ker 119)
17. PromegaCorporation v. Life Technologies Corporation IP LLC (2012)
18. Rolex SA v. Alex Jewellery 2009 (41) PTC 284
19. Tata Sons Ltd v. Oktatabyebye.com (Case No. D2009-0646)
20. Ten Xc Wireless Inc&Anr v. Mobi Antenna Technologies (2011)
21. The Indian Performing Right ... v. Sanjay Dalia And Anr (MIPR 2007 (3) 204)
22. Viacom 18 Motion Pictures v. Jyoti Cable Network and Ors (2011)
23. Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc. v. Harvinder Kohli (2008)
* IMPORTANT NOTE
1. The reading material is preliminary and suggestive. The faculty shall distribute
pertinent study materials as pre/post lecture content (from time to time). Students
must keep themselves abreast of the distributed materials and clarify their respective
doubts with the faculty.
2. The faculty member-in-charge of the course reserves the right to modify any of the
contents, terms and conditions, provided in this curriculum.
3. A list of project topics would be notified to the class after the commencement of the
session.
Lecture Plan:

LECTURE TOPICS Mode of Delivery


NO.
PART I [INTRODUCTION]

1-4 Introduction to IP Litigation and Dispute Lecture,


Resolution Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

5-7 Arbitrability of IP Disputes Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.
PART II [THE INTERNATIONAL ADR
REGIME FOR IP]
8-14 WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre Lecture,
Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

15-18 TRIPS Dispute Settlement Body Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

19-22 ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Lecture,


Resolution Policy & Rules (UDRP) Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

PART III [DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN


INDIA]
23 – 30 Infringement of IP Lecture,
Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

31 – 36 ADR and Indian IP Regime Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

37 – 40 IP Dispute Settlement and Litigation Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

CASE STUDIES AND REVISION

41 – 43 Part II [The International ADR Regime Lecture,


For IP] Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

44 – 45 Part III [Dispute Resolution In India] Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

PART IV [OTHER CONCERNS IN IP


DISPUTE RESOLUTION]

46 – 50 Issues of Jurisdiction in IP Disputes Lecture,


Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

51 – 55 Remedies Lecture,
Interaction,
Discussion,
Presentations &
Self-study.

Total Hours: 60
Lecture Hours: 56
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hr
Course Curriculum

TRADE IN SERVICES AND AGRICULTURE|10 Credits |


Session: January – May 2020 | Faculty: Dr. Rosmy Joan |
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER (Trade and Investment Law Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION
Part I of this curriculum deals with services trade. The General Agreement on Trade in
Services (the “GATS”), negotiated and concluded as a result of the Uruguay Round of
multilateral trade negotiations, when it came into effect in 1995 was the first multilateral
agreement covering this important and growing area of services trade. It has a potentially
broad scope of application, in the sense that most measures imposed by governments –
national, regional and local – affecting trade in services are covered, with the important
exception of services supplied in the exercise of governmental authority and certain
specific sectors, such as air transport services. However, the general obligations that
apply to all measures affecting trade in services are few, most notably the most-favoured-
nation (“MFN”) and transparency obligations. Many other key obligations, such as
market access and national treatment, apply only when and if a WTO Member has
decided to make specific commitments relating to a particular service sector in its
Schedule. The GATS is a complex web of rights, obligations, exemptions/exceptions and
specific commitments. Despite its obvious detail and complexity, the GATS remains a
“work in progress”. This course curriculum is designed with an objective to provide
advanced, academic and practical understanding of GATS under the WTO legal
framework.

Part II of this curriculum examines both the agricultural sector specific provisions in the
Agreement on Agriculture and the general WTO rules in a number of other WTO
Agreements, which can impact agricultural trade.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able
[CO.1]. To equip students with an advanced understanding of the WTO-GATS
Agreement within the global trade regime;
[CO.2]. To study the nature, scope and type of trade in services framework within the
GATS framework;
[CO.3]. To introduce students to the political economy dynamics of GATS and its
impacts on developing countries;
[CO.4]. To study the interface between GATS and National Regulatory regimes;
[CO.5]. To familiarize students with WTO jurisprudence on GATS and to expose the
potential problems of WTO dispute settlement mechanism in relation to GATS;
[CO.6]. To introduce contemporary and topical issues, including unilateral commitments
of developing countries, with special emphasis on India in liberalizing the services
economy and commitments in trade in services largely proliferating through bilateral and
regional trade agreements;
[CO.7]. To expose legal and development challenges in relation to specific sectors; and

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[CO.8]. To understand the main legal provisions affecting trade in agricultural products.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in
professional lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem
solving in domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical
reading, writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral
communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation
of clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive
manner toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
life-long learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development;
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice;
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal
profession, judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations,
entrepreneurships, and corporate entities;
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback,
and achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

4 Test (best 3 will be 30%


considered)
Continuous Assessment
Project 20%

End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

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E. CURRICULUM
PART I: TRADE IN SERVICES
Topic 1: Introduction

• Trade in Services and the National and International Framework


• Historical, Political-Economy and the Uruguay Round Perspectives of Trade in
Services: The Birth of GATS
• Overview of the framework of General Agreement on Trade in Services

Topic 2: Scope and Definition

• Status of the Norm in the Context and Structure


• Definition of Services
• Modes of Supply
• Measures by Members
• Service Supplied in the Exercise of Governmental Authority

Topic 3: General Obligations and Disciplines

• MFN Treatment
• Transparency
• Increasing Participation of Developing Countries
• Economic Integration and Labour Markets Integration Agreements
• Domestic Regulation and Recognition
• Monopolies and Exclusive Service Suppliers; 
Restrictive Business Practices
• Payments and Transfers; Restrictions to Safeguard the 
Balance-of-Payments
• Emergency Safeguard Measures; Subsidies; Government Procurement
• General Exceptions and Security Exceptions

Topic 4: Specific Commitments

• Market Access
• National Treatment
• Additional Commitments
• Schedules of Specific Commitments

Topic 5: Progressive Liberalization

• Preamble Recital 3
• Negotiation of Specific Commitments
• Schedules of Specific Commitments
• Modification of Schedules
Topic 6: Dispute Settlement

• Consultations

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• Dispute Settlement and Enforcement
• Special Procedures for Specific Services Sectors

Cases

Appellate Body Reports

• Report of the Appellate Body, Canada – Certain Measures Affecting the


Automotive Industry, WT/DS139/AB/R, WT/DS142/AB/R, adopted on 19 June
2000.
• Report of the Appellate Body, European Communities – Regime for the
Importation, Sale and Distribution of Bananas, WT/DS27/AB/R, adopted on 25
September 1997.
• Report of the Appellate Body, Korea – Measures Affecting Imports of Fresh,
Chilled and Frozen Beef, WT/DS161/AB/R, WT/DS169/AB/R, adopted on 10
January 2001.
• Report of the Appellate Body, United States – Standards for Reformulated and
Conventional Gasoline, WT/DS2/AB/R, adopted on 20 May 1996.
• Report of the Appellate Body, United States – Import Prohibition of Certain
Shrimp and Shrimp Products, WT/DS58/AB/R, adopted on 6 November 1998. 


Panel Reports

• Reports of the Panel, Canada – Certain Measures Affecting the Automotive


Industry, WT/DS139/R, WT/DS142/R, adopted on 19 June 2000, as modified by
the Appellate Body Report, WT/DS139/AB/R.
• Reports of the Panel, European Communities – Regime for the Importation, Sale
and Distribution of Bananas, WT/DS27/R/GTM, WT/ DS27/HND,
WT/DS27/R/ECU, WT/DS27/R/USA, WT/DS27/R/MEX, adopted 25 September
1997, as modified by the Appellate Body Report, WT/DS27/AB/R.
• Report of the Panel, European Communities – Regime for the Importation, Sale
and Distribution of Bananas – Recourse to Article 21.5 by Ecuador,
WT/DS27/RW/ECU, adopted on 6 May 1999.

Readings

• WTO Secretariat, A Handbook on GATS, Cambridge University Press, Geneva


(2005).
• Markus Krajewski, National Regulation and Trade Liberalization in Services:
The Legal Impact of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) on
National Regulatory Autonomy, Kluwer Law International, The Hague (2003).
• Trade in Services Negotiations: A Guide for Developing Countries, Sebastian
Saez, World Bank Publication, 2010.
• Impediments to Trade in Services: Measurement and Policy Implications, By C.
Findlay.

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• Max Planck commentaries on World Trade Law, WTO Trade in Services, By
Rüdiger Wolfrum, Peter-Tobias Stoll, Clemens Feinäugle Legal Guide to GATS,
By Nellie Munin, 2010 Kluwer law International BV, The Netherlands.
• WTO Secretariat, GATS – Fact and Fiction (WTO, 2001).

• WTO Secretariat, Guide to the GATS – An Overview of Issues for Further
Liberalization (Kluwer Law International, 2000).
• WTO Secretariat, “Part III: The Results of the Uruguay Round for Services” in
Guide to the Uruguay Round Agreements (Kluwer Law International, 1999).
• Werner Zdouc, “WTO Dispute Settlement Practice Relating to the GATS”,
Journal of International Economic Law, 1999, 295-346.
• Aly K. Abu-Akeel, “The MFN as it Applies to Services Trade: New Problems for
an Old Concept”, Journal of World Trade, 1999, Vol. 33, No. 4, 103-129.
• Hoekman B., Mattoo A. and English P. (eds.), Development, Trade and the WTO:
A Handbook (World Bank, 2002).
• Bernard Hoekman and Carlos A. Primo Braga, “Protection and Trade in Services”,
Policy Research Working Paper 1747, World Bank, 1997.
• International Trade Centre, Business Guide to the General Agreement on Trade in
Services, Revised Edition (ITC, 2000).

PART II: TRADE IN AGRICULTURE


Topic 7: Introduction

• Agriculture in the WTO


• Agriculture and Developing Countries
• Agreement on Agriculture and Other WTO Agreements

Topic 8: Agreement on Agriculture

• Market Access
• Domestic Support
• Export Subsidies
• Dispute Settlement

Cases

• European Communities – Regime for the Importation, Sale, and Distribution of


Bananas (“EC – Bananas III”), WT/DS27/ECU, as modified by the Appellate
Body Report WT/DS27/AB/R, adopted 25 September 1997.
• EC – Regime for the Importation, Sale, and Distribution of Bananas (“EC –
Bananas III”) WT/ DS27/R/ECU, WT/DS27/R/MEX, WT/DS27/R/USA, adopted
22 May 1997, WT/DS27/AB/R, adopted 9 September 1997.
• EC – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (“EC – Hormones”),
WT/DS26/R/USA, adopted 18 August 1997, WT/DS48/AB/R, adopted 16
January 1998.
• United States – Tax Treatment for “Foreign Sales Corporations” (“US – FSC”),
WT/DS108/R, adopted 20 March 2000, as modified by the Appellate Body

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Report, WT/DS108/AB/R.
• GATT Panel Report, United States Tax Legislation (DISC), L/4422 - 23S/98,
adopted in December 1981.
• Appellate Body Report, Canada – Measures Affecting the Importation of Dairy
Products (“Canada – Dairy”), WT/DS103/AB/R and Corr.1, WT/DS113/AB/R
and Corr.1, adopted 27 October 1999.
• Appellate Body Report, Chile – Price Band System and Safeguard Measures
Relating to Certain Agricultural Products (Chile – Price Band System),
WT/DS207/AB/R, adopted 23 October 2002.
• Appellate Body Report, Korea – Definitive Safeguard Measure on Import of
Certain Dairy Products (“Korea – Dairy”), WT/DS98/AB/R, adopted 12 January
2000.
• Korea – Measures Affecting Imports of Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Beef (“Korea –
Various Measures on Beef”), WT/DS161/R, WT/DS169/R, adopted 10 January
2001, as modified by the Appellate Body Report, WT/DS161/AB/R,
WT/DS169/AB/R.
• European Communities – Measures Affecting the Importation of Certain Poultry
Products (“EC – Poultry”), Panel Report, WT/DS69/R, adopted 23 July 1998, as
modified by the Appellate Body Report, WT/DS69/AB/R.
• Japan – Measures Affecting Agricultural Products (“Japan – Agricultural
Products II”), WT/ DS76/R, adopted 27 October 1998, WT/DS76/AB/R, adopted
22 February 1999.
• Australia – Measures Affecting Importation of Salmon (“Australian – Salmon”),
WT/DS18/R, adopted 12 June 1998, WT/DS18/AB/R, adopted 20 October 1998.

Readings

• The Implications of the Uruguay Round Agreement on Agriculture for


Developing Countries - A Training Manual, By Stephen Healy, Richard Pearce, &
Michael Stockbridge.
• M. G. Desta, “The Law of International Trade in Agricultural Products”, Kluwer
Law International, 2002.
• T. E. Josling, S. Tangermann, T. K. Warley, “Agriculture in the GATT”, London,
1996.
• J. A. McMahon, “Trade and Agriculture: Negotiating a New Agreement?”
Cameron May 2001.

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Lecture Plan:

LECTURE TOPICS Mode of Delivery


NO

1-2 Introduction Lecture & Interaction

3-5 Genesis of GATS Lecture, & Discussion

6-8 Overview of GATS Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

9-14 Scope and Definition Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

15-20 General Obligations and Disciplines Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

21-24 MFN & Transparency Lecture & Discussion

25-32 Specific Commitments Lecture, Discussion

33-37 Progressive Liberalization Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

38-42 Dispute Settlement Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

43-48 Agriculture in the WTO, Developing Lecture, self-study, &


Countries and Agriculture Discussion

49-54 Agreement on Agriculture Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

55-56 GATS and AoA Lecture, self-study, &


Discussion

Total Hours: 60
Class Hours: 56
Continuous Assessments Hours: 04

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Course Curriculum

INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION |10 credit|


Session: January-May 2020 | Faculty: Dr. Nidhi Gupta|
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER (Trade and Investment Law Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION
Arbitration has emerged as one of the most preferred methods for resolution of disputes
arising mainly out of commercial contracts. Its popularity lies in the comparative advantages
it has over litigation process. This is more evident in the realm of commercial transactions
involving cross-border trade and business. Rising acceptance of arbitration in last few
decades has given rise to extensive developments, both at the normative and institutional
levels, in arbitration laws and also in methods of conducting arbitration. While debate
relating to ad hoc v institutional arbitration has given way in favour of latter, arbitrations laws
of different countries have also undergone significant transformations. Indian legal system is
gearing up for institutional arbitration, especially in wake of the recent 2018 Amendment
Bill, Indian arbitration laws and jurisprudence is also in a process of rapid developments,
especially during last decade. Research and training in arbitration laws is something which
needs to be given central importance, especially for the students willing to pursue career in
the world of commercial laws. This course provides a rigorous introduction to the field of
international commercial arbitration, which has become the default means of settling
international disputes. The course will deal with the internationalist elements of the subject
matter, but will also examine international commercial arbitration from an Indian
perspective.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
[CO.1] To provide students with the fundamental legal and jurisdictional underpinnings of
the international commercial arbitration as a system of dispute resolution,
[CO.2] To offer working knowledge of the Indian and International procedural mechanisms
for conducting international commercial arbitrations, and the enforcement of international
commercial arbitration awards in domestic courts,
[CO.3] To develop critical appreciation for developments in law and jurisprudence relating to
international commercial arbitration,
[CO.4] To make students appreciate the reform areas in ICA and also to appreciate the key
challenges in using arbitration as a method of dispute resolution,
[CO.5] To develop an understanding of investor-state dispute resolution through arbitration.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in
domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and
professional values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of
clients, performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
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[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for
lifelong learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships,
and corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and
achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

Continuous Assessment 4 Tests (Best three will be 30%


considered)
Project 20%

End Term Exam (Closed 50%


Book)

E. COURSE OUTLINE

TOPIC 1- INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL


ARBITRATION
• Concept and nature of arbitration
• Hybrid nature of Arbitral Process and the different types of arbitral processes
• Essential Characteristics of International Commercial Arbitration
• Reasons for choosing International Commercial Arbitration and the Increasing
Popularity of Arbitration as a means of commercial dispute resolution
• The Legal basis for arbitration : Paulsson’s three dimensional thesis
• Introduction to the five systems of law interacting in an international commercial
arbitration.

Articles and Book Chapters:


Mustill, “Arbitration: History and Background” (1989) 6:2 J. Int’l Arb. 43
Böckstiegel, “The Role of Arbitration within Today’s Challenges to the World
Community and to International Law” 2006 22:2 Arb. Int’l 165.
Jan Paulsson, “Arbitration in Three Dimensions”, LSE Law, Society and Economy
Working Papers 2/2010 available at : http://ssrn.com/abstract=1536093.
Brewster, Rachel. "Rule-based dispute resolution in international trade law." Virginia
Law Review (2006): 251-288.
“Overview of International Commercial Arbitration” in Gary Born, INTERNATIONAL
COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION Vol 1, pg 20-65; Kluwers Wolters (2010)
“An Overview of International Arbitration” in Alan Redfern , J. Martin Hunter , et al.,
REDFERN AND HUNTER ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, (© Nigel Blackaby, Martin

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Hunter, Constantine Partasides, Alan Redfern; Oxford University Press 2009) pp. 1 -
83
Morris S. Rosenthal, “Arbitration In The Settlement Of International Trade Disputes”,
11 Law & Contmep. Probs. 808.
UNCITRAL 2012 DIGEST OF CASE LAW ON THE MODEL LAW ON INTERNATIONAL
COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION (1985, WITH AMENDMENTS AS ADOPTED IN 2006) (United
Nations Publication, 2012) pp. 7- 15.

Cases
• TDM Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd vs. UE Development Pvt. Ltd. [2008 (2)
ARBLR439 (SC)]
• Channel Tunnel Group Ltd v Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd [1993] AC 334
• Private Company “Triple V” Inc. Ltd. v. Star (Universal) Co. Ltd. and Sky
Jade Enterprises Group Ltd., High Court—Court of First Instance, Hong
Kong, 27 January 1995

TOPIC 2: LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS REGULATING ARBITRATION AND


ICA IN INDIA

• Legal initiation to law and Jurisprudence relating to Arbitration in Pre-Independence


Era
• The Arbitration Act, 1940 and its Key Features
• Transition from the 1940 Act to 1996 Act
• Main Features of the 1996 Act
• The 2015 Amendment Act
• The 2018 Amendment Act

TOPIC 3: ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

• Agreement to Arbitrate
- Capacity of parties to enter into agreement
- New York Convention 1959: Art II and Art V
- Writing requirement [Model law options]
- Meaning of ‘defined legal relationship whether contractual or not’
- Meaning of the Term Commercial
- Parties to an arbitration agreement and Role of Non-Signatories
- Severability
- Arbitrable Subject Matter
- Drafting of Clauses and Model clauses from Institutional Arbitrations
- IBA Guidelines for Drafting International Arbitration Clauses, 7 October
2010

Articles and Book Chapters:

Leboulanger, “The Arbitration Agreement: Still Autonomous?” in Albert Jan van den
Berg (Ed.), International Arbitration 2006: Back to Basics? ICCA Congress Series
2006 Montreal 13 (Kluwer Law International 2007) p. 3.

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Niel Kaplan, QC, “Is the Need for Writing as Expressed in the New York Convention
and the Model Law Out of Step with Commercial Practice?” [1996] Vol 12 No 1
Arbitration International 27
Adam Samuel, “Separability …some awkward questions”, [2000] ADRLJ 36
Lawrence Boo, “The Writing Requirement- Is there really a need for change?”, [2008]
DRI vol 2, no 1, 75
Ross B. Bricker, Courtney M. Beemer, and Amy D. Wills, “Creative Drafting of
Arbitration Clauses: Resurrecting Arbitration’s Benefit by Moving Beyond the
Boilerplate”
John M. Townsend, “DRAFTING ARBITRATION CLAUSES: Avoiding the 7
Deadly Sins”
Cases:
1. Smith Ltd. v. H&S International, 1991 2 Lyod’s Reports 127
2. Union of India v. Mc Donnell Douglas Corp., 1993 2 Llyod’s Report 48
3. Sapphire International Petroleum v. National Iranian Oil Co.(1964) 13 ICLQ 1011
4. American Independent Oil Co. Inc. v. State of Quwait, (1982) 21 ILM 976
5. Fili Shipping Company Ltd v Premium Nafta Products Limited (Fiona Trust) [2007] 2
All ER 1053
6. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation v. Soler Chrysler-Plymouth, 105 S Ct 3346
7. CLOUT 406 (Bundesgerichtshof; II ZR 373/98 ) and 407(Bundesgerichtshof; III ZB
55/99) - German Supreme Court
8. World Sport Group v MSM Satellite Arising out of S.L.P. (C) No. 34978 of 2010)
[Decision of January 24, 2014]
9. Kaverit Steel Crane v Kone, 1974 (2)NZ;R 246,

TOPIC 4: ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL

• Establishment of Arbitral Tribunal


- Constitution of Tribunal
- Appointment of Arbitrators
- Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators
- Challenge and Replacement of Arbitrators

• Jurisdiction of the Tribunal


- Powers & Duties of Arbitrators
- Challenges to Jurisdiction
- Determination of Jurisdiction
- Kompetenz – Kompetenz Principle

Articles:

Singhal, “Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators” (2008) Int’l Arb. L. Rev. 124
John J. Barceló, “Who Decides the Arbitrators’ Jurisdiction? Separability and
Competence-Competence in Transnational Perspective”, 1116 Vanderbilt Journal of
Transnational Law, Vol. 36, [2003]
Chatterjee, “The Reality of the Party Autonomy Rule in International Arbitration”
(2003) 20:6 J. Int’l Arb. 539.
Rogers, “The Vocation of the International Arbitrator” (2005) 20 Am. U. Int’l L. Rev.
957.
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Franck, “The Role of International Arbitrators” (2006) 12 ILSA J. Int’l & Comp. L.
499
William W. Park, “The Arbitrator’s Jurisdiction to Determine Jurisdiction”, 13 ICCA
Congress Series 55, ICCA Congress, Montréal 2006
Alan Scott Rau, On Integrity in Private Judging, Arbitration International, (© LCIA;
Kluwer Law International 1998, Volume 14 Issue 2) pp. 115 - 156
Charles B. Rosenberg, The Death of the Two-Headed Nightingale: Why the Paulsson–
van den Berg Presumption that Party-Appointed Arbitrators are Untrustworthy is
Wrongheaded, Arbitration International, (© LCIA; Kluwer Law International 2013,
Volume 29 Issue 1) pp. 7 - 44
R. Doak Bishop and Lucy Reed, Practical Guidelines for Interviewing, Selecting and
Challenging Party-Appointed Arbitrators in International Commercial Arbitration,
Arbitration International, (© LCIA; Kluwer Law International 1998, Volume 14 Issue
4) pp. 395 - 430
IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration, 2004

Cases:
1. SBP & Co v Patel Enggineering Ltd [2005] 8 SCC 618
2. NTPC Ltd v Siemens Atkeingesellschaft AIR 2007 SC 1491
3. Pando Compania Naviera SA v. Filmo SAS, (1975) 1 QB 742
4. Commonwealth Coatings Corp. v. Continental Causality Co. 393 U.S 145 (1968)
5. AT & T Corporation v Saudi Cable [2000] 2 Lloyd's Rep 127
6. Commonwealth Coatings Corp v Continental Casualty 393 US 145 (1968)
7. AAY and others v AAZ [2009] SGHC 142
8. Pan Atlantic Group Inc. v. Hassneh Insurance Co. of Israel Ltd, [1992] ADRLJ 179
9. Veritas Shipping Corp. v. Anglo-Canadian Cement Ltd [1966] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 76, 77
(QB) (English High Ct.).

TOPIC 5: APPLICABLE LAWS


- Law Governing the Arbitration Agreement
- The Lex Arbitri - Seat Theory v Delocalisation theory; the ICSID Model
- Applicable Substantive Law
- Determination of Applicable Law in absence of Express Choice
- Controversy relating to applicability of Indian Law in Foreign Seated
Arbitrations
Articles and Book Chapters:
“Applicable Laws” in Alan Redfern , J. Martin Hunter , et al., REDFERN AND HUNTER
ON INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION, (© Nigel Blackaby, Martin Hunter, Constantine
Partasides, Alan Redfern; Oxford University Press 2009)
Michael Pryles, Choice of Law Issues in International Arbitration, Vol 63 No 3
Arbitration Int’l 200-209
Craig M. Gertz, The Selection of Choice of Law Provisions in International
Commercial Arbitration: A Case for Contractual Depecage, 12 Nw. J. Int'l L. & Bus.
163 (1991-1992)
Carlo Croff, The Applicable Law In An International Commercial Arbitration: Is It
Still A Conflict Of Laws Problem?, The International Lawyer, Vol. 16, No. 4 (Fall
1982), pp. 613-645

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Chapter 19: Choice of Substantive Law in International Arbitration in Gary B. Born ,
International Commercial Arbitration, Second Edition (© Kluwer Law International;
Kluwer Law International 2014) pp. 2614 - 2778
Cases
1. Sulamérica Cia Nacional De Seguros S.A. and others v Enesa Engenharia S.A [2012]
EWCA Civ 638
2. Arsanovia Ltd v Cruz City 1 Mauritius Holdings [2013] 2 All ER 1
3. Habas Sinai Ve Tibbi Gazlar Istihsal Andustrisi AS v VSC Steel Company Ltd [2013]
EWHC 4071 (Comm)
4. The Libyan Oil Nationalisation Arbitrations (Texaco, BP Oil, Liamco) (1981) VI
Yearbook Commercial Arbitration 89
5. Sapphire International Petroleum Ltd. v The National Iranian Oil Company, (1964)
13 ICLQ 1011
6. Naviera Amazonica Peruana SA v. Compania Internacional de Seguros del Peru
[1988] 1 Lloyd’s Rep. 116, 118 (English Ct. App.)
7. Abu Dhabi Inv. Auth. v. Citigroup, Inc., No. 13-1068-cv (2d Cir. Feb. 19, 2014)
8. Konkar Indomitable Corp. v. Fritzen Schiffsagentur und Bereederungs GmbH, 1981
U.S. 9637 (S.D.N.Y.)
9. B v. A [2010] EWHC 1626
10. Zurich Ins. Co. v. Ennia Gen. Ins. Co., 882 F.Supp. 1438, 1440 (S.D.N.Y. 1995)
11. Final Award in ICC Case No. 12112, XXXIV Y.B. Comm. Arb. 77, 81 (2009)

TOPIC 6: ARBITRATION PROCEDURE

• Interim Measures
• Pre-hearing Procedure & Evidence Gathering - Conflict of Laws Issues
• Hearings
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• Judicial Intervention
Articles:
Paulsson, “The Timely Arbitrator: Reflections on the Böckstiegel Method” in Law
of International Business and Dispute Settlement in the 21st Century, Liber
Amicorum Karl-Heinz Böckstiegel (2001) 607.
Jason Fry, “Interim Measures Of Protection: Recent Developments And The Way
Ahead”, Int. A.L.R. 2003, 6(5), 153-160
IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration, 2010
Matthias Schrerer “The Limits of the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in
International Arbitration: Document Production based on Contractual or Statutory
Rights”, (2010) 13 Intl Arb LR 195-200.
Cases:
1. Delphi Petroleum Inc v Derin Shipping and Trading Ltd (1993) 73 FTR 241
2. Overseas Fortune Shipping Pvt Ltd v Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd [1987] 1 Loyds
Rep. 270
3. Brandeis v Brokers Ltd v Black [2001] 2 All ER 980
4. Derby and Co Ltd v Weldon (No 9) [1991] 2 All ER 901
5. Esso Australia Resources Ltd v Plowman (1995) 183 CLR 10
6. Bulgarian Foreign Trade Bank v A.I. Trade Finance Inc (2000) 15(12) Mealey's
International Arbitration Report 44 and 52 (Swedish Supreme Court)

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7. Metalclad Corporation v United Mexican States, Final Award, 2 September 2000
8. Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co Ltd v Easton Graham Rush and Another,
[2004] 2 SLR 14
9. United States v. Panhandle Eastern Corp. et al. , 118 F.R.D. 346 (1988, Del)

TOPIC 7: ARBITRAL AWARD AND ITS ENFORCEMENT


- Types of Awards
- Formal Requirements of an Award
- International Conventions
- Recourse against Arbitral Award
- Judicial Review of Awards
- Grounds to Refuse Enforcement

Articles and Book Chapters:

“Chapter 26: Recognition and Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards” in


Gary B. Born , International Commercial Arbitration, Second Edition (© Kluwer Law
International; Kluwer Law International 2014) pp. 3394 - 3731
Sumeet Kachwaha, Enforcement of Arbitration Awards in India, Asian International
Arbitration Journal, Vol. 4, No 1, pp-64-82
Fali S. Nariman, Application of the New York Convention in India, Journal of
International Arbitration, 2008 Vol. 25, Issue 6 pp. 893 – 898.
Nadia Darwazeh and Friven Yeoh, Recognition and Enforcement of Awards under the
New York Convention, Journal of International Arbitration, 2008 Volume 25 Issue 6,
pp. 837 - 856
Aakanksha Kumar, “Foreign arbitral awards enforcement and the public policy
exception - India's move towards becoming an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction”, Int.
A.L.R. 2014, 17(3), 76-85

Cases:
1. Chiswell Shipping Ltd v State Bank of India [1987] 1 Lloyd’s Report 157
2. Hassal v Childrens’ & Womens’ Health Centre of British Columbia [2001] BCD Civ
J 2705
3. European Grain and Shipping Ltd v Johnson [1982] 3 All ER 989
4. Agrimex Ltd v Tradigrain SA [2003] EWHC 1656
5. Renusagar Power Corp Ltd v General Electric Co AIR 1994 SC 859
6. ONGC v SAW Pipes Ltd AIR 2003 SC 2629
7. Venture Global Engineering v Satyam Computer Services Ltd AIR 2008 SC 1061
8. Phulchand Exports v OOO Patriot (2011) 10 SCC 300, SC Decision, October 12,
2011
9. Shri Lal Mahal Ltd v Progetto Grano Spa Civil Appeal No.5085 of 2013, SC
Decision of July 3, 2013.Soleimany v Soleimany [1998] 3 WLR 811
10. Enercon (India) Ltd v Enercon GMBHCivil Appeal No. 2006 of 2014, February 14,
2014.
11. Creighton v Quatar (2000) XXV Yearbook of Commercial Arbitration 458, decision
of the Cour de cassation of July 6, 2000
12. Ambassade de la Federation de Russie en France v Compagnie NOGA d’Importation
et d’Exportation SA, Cour d’Appel de Paris (1 Ch. A) August 10, 2000, (2001) XXVI
Yearbook Commercial Arbitration 273
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13. Indian Organic Chemical Ltd. v. Subsidiary 1(US) Subsidiary 2 (US) and Chemtex
Fibres Inc. (1979) IVYB Commr. Arb. 271.
14. Astro Nusantara International BV v PT Ayunda Prima Mitra [2012] SGHC 212

TOPIC 8: CISG and Arbitration


- Introduction to the Convention on International Sale of Goods and its relevance as a
convention on uniform substantive law

Articles and Book Chapters:


Jeffrey Waincymer, The CISG and International Commercial Arbitration: Promoting
a Complimentary Relationship Between Substance and Procedure,
http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/cisg/biblio/waincymer2.html
Robert Koch, “The CISG as the law applicable to Arbitration Agreements”
http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/cisg/biblio/koch5.pdf
Chapter 7, Arbitration as an Alternative to National Courts, in Joseph F. Morrissey,
Jack M. Graves, International Sales Law and Arbitration: Problems, Cases and
Commentary(Kluwer Law International, 2008).
Eugenio V. Villanueva, JR., International Law of Sales, Contracts, and Arbitration,
The International Lawyer, Vol. 7, No. 4 (October 1973), pp. 830-837

TOPIC 9: INVESTMENT TREATY ARBITRATION

• Growth of investment arbitration


• Investor protection
• Overlap of Treaty-Based rights and contract-based rights
• Overview of the ICSID System
• Investment Treaty Arbitration: The Indian Experience [Vodafone, Dabhol, White
Industries, Cairn Energy, Antrix v Devas cases]
• Anti Arbitration Injunctions
• Emerging forms of ISDS : The UNCITRAL ICS System, the CETA ICS and its
Constitutional Challenges, The EU Proposed ICS Model in TTIP and its
constitutional challenge in Germany

Articles and Book Chapters:


Chapter 13: Recognition and Enforcement of International Arbitral Proceedings and
Awards in R. Doak Bishop , James Crawford , et al. (eds), Foreign Investment
Disputes: Cases, Materials and Commentary, (Kluwer Law International; Kluwer Law
International 2014) pp. 1177 - 1276
W Michael Reisman, International Investment Arbitration and ADR: Married But
Best Living Apart, ICSID Review, 2010
Luke Nottage and J.Romesh Weeramantry , Investment Arbitration in Asia: Five
Perspectives on Law and Practice , Arbitration International, 2012 Volume 28 Issue 1
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Gus Van Harten and Martin Loughlin, “Investment Treaty Arbitration as a Species of
Global Administrative Law”, EJIL (2006), Vol. 17 No. 1, 121–150
Prabhash Ranjan & Deepak Raju, “The Enigma of Enforceability of Investment
Treaty Arbitration Awards in India”, Asian Journal of Comparative Law, Vol. 6: Iss.
1, Article 5,(2011)
Thomas Kendra and Anna Bonini, Dealing with Corruption Allegations in
International Investment Arbitration: Reaching a Procedural Consensus?, Journal of
International Arbitration, (© Kluwer Law International; Kluwer Law International
2014, Volume 31 Issue 431 4) pp. 439 - 453
Prabhash Ranjan, “The White Industries Arbitration: Implications for India’s
Investment Treaty Program” Investment Treaty News, April 13, 2012

Cases
1. White Industries Australia Limited v. The Republic of India, UNCITRAL Award of
Nov 30, 2011
2. National Gas S.A.E. v. Arab Republic of Egypt, ICSID Case No. ARB/11/7
3. BG Group PLC v. Republic of Argentina, US Supreme Court decision of March 5,
2014

SUGGESTED READINGS
Gary B. Born, International Commercial Arbitration, Second Edition (Kluwer Law
International; Kluwer Law International 2014).
Rene David, Arbitration in International Trade, Kluwer Law and Taxation, The
Hague, 1985
Julian D M Lew, Comparative International Commercial Arbitration, Kluwer Law
International, The Hague, 2003
David Sutton (et.al.), Russell on Arbitration, Sweet & Maxwell, London, 1997
Alan Redfern and Martin Hunter (eds.), Law and Practice of International
Commercial Arbitration, Sweet & Maxwell, London, 2004
Herbert Kronke (et.al.), Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: A
Global Commentary on New York Convention, Kluwer Law International, The
Hague, 2010.
Simon Greenberg et al., International Commercial Arbitration: An Asian-Pacific
Perspective Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Loukas A. Mistelis et al., International Arbitration and International Commercial
Law: Synergy Convergence and Evolution, Wolters Kluwer, New York , 2011
Jan Paulsson, The Idea of Arbitration, Oxford, 2013.

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Lecture Plan

Lecture Topic Mode of Delivery


No.
1-4 Introduction to Arbitration Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises
5-9 Legislative Framework for ICA in India Lecture, Discussions
10-11 Meaning of the Term- ICA in India and the Lecture, Problem based
related controversy Exercise
12-14 Arbitration Agreement: Capacity of parties Lecture, Case Studies,
to enter into agreement; New York Problem based Exercises
Convention 1959: Art II and Art V; Writing
requirement [Model law options]; Meaning
of ‘defined legal relationship whether
contractual or not’; Meaning of the Term
Commercial

15 Parties to an Arbitration Agreement- Role Lecture, Case Studies,


of Signatories and Non-Signatories Problem based Exercises
16-17 Concept of Severability Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises
18-19 The Concept of Arbitrability of Disputes Lecture, Case Studies,
and its Expanding Scope Problem based Exercises
20-23 Arbitral Tribunal: Constitution and Lecture, Case Studies,
Composition Problem based Exercises
24-26 Impartiality and Independence of Lecture, Case Studies,
Arbitrators Problem based Exercises
27-28 Challenge and Replacement to Arbitrators Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises
29-30 Powers and Duties of Arbitrators Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises
31-34 Determination of Jurisdiction and Issues Lecture, Case Studies,
relating to Jurisdiction of Arbitral Problem based Exercises
Tribunals; Principle of Kompetenz-
Kompetenz
35-38 Laws Applicable in ICA, Controversy Lecture, Case Studies,
Relating to Applicability of Indian Laws in Problem based Exercises
Foreign Seated Arbitration
39-41 Arbitration Procedure: Interim Measures- Lecture, Case Studies,
Role of Courts, Powers of Arbitral Tribunal Problem based Exercises
42-43 Pre-hearing Procedure & Evidence Lecture, Case Studies,
Gathering - Conflict of Laws Issues Problem based Exercises

44-45 Privacy and Confidentiality of Hearings Lecture, Case Studies,

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Problem based Exercises
46 Immunity to Arbitrators Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises
47-51 Enforcement of Awards: Issues and Lecture, Case Studies,
Challenges Problem based Exercises
52-56 Investment Treat Arbitration Lecture, Case Studies,
Problem based Exercises

Total Hours: 60
Lecture Hours: 56
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hrs

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Course Curriculum

LAW RELATING TO CYBER CRIMES | 10 Credits |


Session: January - May 2020, Faculty: Ms. Preeti Badola
Class: BA/BBA LL.B X SEMESTER (Criminal Law Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION
The emergence of modern information and technology-based societies in which the
exercise of economic, political, and social power increasingly depends on the opportunities to
access, manipulate, and use information and information infrastructure has created opportunities
enforcement and national security responses. To deal with the new emerging menace of cyber
crime we have only one legislation in place, IT Act, 2000 which did not deal with much of
internet crime. Even though the 2008 amendment Act took care of some major internet crimes
we are still lacking in many areas.
One of the important objective of this course to lay down policy for various issues
regarding internet crimes for India taking into account the global initiatives. This course explores
how a "networked" world has bred new crimes and new responses, and investigates how
information and communication technology (ICT) has become a tool, a target, and a place of
criminal activity and national security threats, as well as a mechanism of response. This course
addresses such questions as how emerging technologies challenge existing laws and criminal
procedures; how nation-states regulate criminal conduct across traditional geographic and
political boundaries; what reasonable expectations of privacy are in cyberspace; and how control
is shifting from traditional mechanisms of law enforcement to new regulatory regimes, including
technology.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to
[CO.1] Acquaint with the basic rationale and various terminologies involved in the
criminal legal framework dealing with Cyber Space in India
[CO.2] Conceptualize the core of criminal liability and penal sanction in Cyber
Crimes
[CO.3] Encapsulate the national as well as international legal framework of cyber-
space and its various procedural intricacies
[CO.4] Identify and categorize the nature of various cyber-crimes and precise legal
provisions dealing thereto
[CO.5] Inspect the components of cyber investigation, adjudication and trial
applicable under concerned legal enactments
[CO.6] Analyze the role, functioning and liabilities of entities forming the canvas of
cyber space
[CO.7] Describe the contents of cyber activities resulting into cyber crimes
[CO.8] Indicate the synthesis of various national as well as international legal norms
dealing with cyber crimes
[CO.9] Analyze the judicial ethos dealing with cyber-crimes and its reflection under
contemporary cyber laws in India.

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C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
[PO.1].Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in
domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2].Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.3].Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4].An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and professional
values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of clients,
performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner toward
clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5].Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for life-
long learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6].Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7].Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8].Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships,
and corporate entities
[PO.9].Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and
achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks


4 Test (best 3 will be 30%
Continuous Assessment considered)

Project 20%
End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

E: CURRICULUM

Topic - I. Nature and Concept of Cyber Crimes


• Classification of Cyber Crimes
• Fundamental aspects of Cyber Crimes/Cyber offences/Online Crimes: Mensrea and actus
reaus,
• US v. SABLAN, 92 F.3d 865 (1995) (relationship of "mens rea" to "damages," and how
are damages calculated).

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• US v. MIDDLETON, 231 F.3d 1207 (2000) (Factual Background, pp. 1208-09, Part B.
Damages, p. 1213, and Part C. Sufficiency of Evidence, pp. 1213-14).
• Need for criminalization of offences in cyber space
• Types of cyber offences to be criminalized
• Spamming, hacking, cyber stalking, theft of service, denial of service attacks, salami
slicing, data transfer fraud,
• International dimensions to cyber crimes – Budapest convention.
• Online intermediary liability
• Computer Viruses, Time Bombs, Trojans, Malicious Code (Malware)

Readings:
• Jyh-An Lee, Hacking into China's Cybersecurity Law, 53, Wake Forest L. Rev. 57
(2018).

• Josh Goldfoot; Aditya Bamzai, A Trespass Framework for the Crime of Hacking, 84
Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 1477, (2016).

• Sara Sun Beale; Peter Berris, Hacking the Internet of Things: Vulnerabilities, Dangers,
and Legal Responses, 16 Duke L. & Tech. Rev. 161 (2017-2018).

• Maneela, Cyber Crimes: The Indian Legal Scenario, 11, US-China L. Rev. 570 (2014).

• Danielle Keats Citron, Addressing Cyber Harassment: An Overview of Hate Crimes in


Cyberspace, 6 Case W. Res.J.L. Tech. & Internet 1 (2014-2015)

Topic –II: Cyber Crimes and Procedural Aspects:


• Investigating Internet Crime: cyber cells, search, seizure, digital evidence
• Computer forensics
• Prosecution of internet crime,
• Admissibility of electronic records and issues in the admission of digital evidence
• International aspects and Jurisdictional issues

Readings:
• Milana Pisaric, Electronic Records as Digital Evidence, 43 Zbornik Radova 519 (2009).
• Jacqueline J. DeGaine, Digital Evidence, 2013 Army Law. 7 (2013).
• Paul W. Grimm; Daniel J. Capra; Gregory P. Joseph, Authenticating Digital Evidence, 69
Baylor L. Rev. 1 (2017).
• Mrinalini Singh; Shivam Singh, Cyber Crime Convention and Trans Border Criminality,
1 Masaryk U. J.L. & Tech. 53 (2007).

Topic – III: Cyber Terrorism


• Need for comprehensive national cyber security
• Monitoring and surveillance of potentially harmful websites
• Cyber Crime and fund raising
• Cyber network based attacks

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• Should sentencing law and policy take into account the differences between traditional
crimes and cyber crimes
• Cyber security measures : Computer Emergency Response team. NERT

Readings:
• Dan-Calin Besliu, Cyber Terrorism - A Growing Threat in the Field of Cyber Security, 6
Int'l J. Info. Sec. & Cybercrime 35 (2017).
• Loan Marcel, The Components of Cyber-Terrorism, 2 Int'l J. Info. Sec. & Cybercrime 49
(2013).
• Ioana Martin, Cyber Security Strategies - An Overview, 4 Int'l J. Info. Sec. & Cybercrime
33 (2015).

Topic IV: Pornography, prostitution, and sex crimes in cyber space:

• Pornography in India: policy and regulation.


• Child porn and the law
• Sending offensive messages S 66A
• Policy problems with a national or cyberspace standard
• Constitutional and statutory rules governing obscenity
• Operation of local community standards in cyber space
• Voyeurism S 66E
• Sexually explicit content and child pornography S 67A ND s 67B
• Online Gambling: UNLAW FUL INTERNET GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT ACT
OF 2006(enacted as Title VIII of the Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of
2006 or SAFE Port Act, Pub. L. 109-347):
• Avinash Bajaj v State, 116(2005)DLT427
• Fimbros v State of Kerala, AIR 2006 Ker 279
• Ashcroft v. ACLU, 542 U.S. 656 (2004).
• MILLER v. CALIFORNIA, 413 U.S. 15 (1973) (Miller Test - community standards;
"lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value").
• U.S. v. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOC., 539 U.S. 194 (2003) (LII) (upholding
Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
STATUTES:
• Communications Decency Act of 1996 (Title V of the Telecommunications Act of 1996).
• Child Online Protection Act (COPA) of 1998 (47 U.S.C. 231). (Cf. Children's Online
Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) 16 USC 6501-6506).
• Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) of 2000 Children’s Internet Protection Act
(CIPA), Pub. L. No. 106-551, Div. B., Tit. XVII, 114 Stat. 2763A-335 (2000).
• Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988 (Pub. L. 100–690, title VII,
subtitle N (§7501 et seq.), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4485, 18 U.S.C. § 2251 et seq.)
(enforced through "2257 Regs" guidelines, 28 CFR 75).

Readings:
• Gerard V. Bradley, Prolegomenon on Pornography, 41 Harv. J. L. & Pub. Pol'y 447
(2018).

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• Godwin Tan, Is Pornography Merely Obscene: Feminist Perspectives on the Regulation
of Pornography, 5 UK L. Student Rev. 97 (2017).
• Shannon Russell, The Criminalisation of Extreme Pornography: Legitimacy and Scope, 3
Edinburgh Student L. Rev. 51 (2017).
Topic – IV: Online fraud issues and challenges:
• Identity Theft; Intellectual Property Theft;
• Theft of computer resource S66B
• Identity theft and impersonation S 66C and S66D
• Tampering with the source code S65,
• Syed Asifuddin v The State of Andhra Pradesh, 2005 Crilj 4314.

Readings:
• Eric Holm, The Darknet: A New Passageway to Identity Theft, 6 Int'l J. Info. Sec. &
Cybercrime 41 (2017).
• N. S. Nappinai, Cyber Crime Law in India: Has Law Kept Pace with Engineering Trends
- An Empirical Study, 5 J. Int'l Com. L. & Tech. 22 (2010)

LECTURE PLAN:

Lecture No. Topic Mode Of Delivery


1-3 • Classification of Cyber Crimes Lecture and
• Fundamental aspects of Cyber Crimes/Cyber Interaction
offences/Online Crimes: Mensrea and actus
reaus,

4-6 • US v. SABLAN, 92 F.3d 865 (1995) Lecture,


(relationship of "mens rea" to "damages," and Interaction,
how are damages calculated). Discussions
• US v. MIDDLETON, 231 F.3d 1207 (2000)
(Factual Background, pp. 1208-09, Part B.
Damages, p. 1213, and Part C. Sufficiency of
Evidence, pp. 1213-14).

7-11 • Need for criminalization of offences in cyber Lecture, Self


space Study, Discussion
• Types of cyber offences to be criminalized

12-16 • International dimensions to cyber crimes – Lecture, Self


Budapest convention. Study, Discussion
• Online intermediary liability
• Computer Viruses, Time Bombs, Trojans,
Malicious Code (Malware)

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17-22 • Investigating Internet Crime: cyber cells, Lecture, Self
search, seizure, digital evidence Study, Discussion
• Computer forensics
• Prosecution of internet crime,

23-27 • Admissibility of electronic records and issues Lecture, Self


in the admission of digital evidence Study, Discussion
• International aspects and Jurisdictional issues

28-30 • Need for comprehensive national cyber Lecture, Self


security Study, Discussion
• Monitoring and surveillance of potentially
harmful websites
31-35 • Cyber Crime and fund raising Lecture, Self
• Cyber network based attacks Study, Discussion
• Should sentencing law and policy take into
account the differences between traditional
crimes and cyber crimes
• Cyber security measures: Computer
Emergency Response team. NERT

36-46 Pornography, prostitution, and sex crimes in cyber Lecture, Discussion


space:

47-50 • Identity Theft; Intellectual Property Theft; Lecture, Discussion


• Theft of computer resource S66B

50-53 • Identity theft and impersonation S 66C and Lecture, Self


S66D Study, Discussion
• Tampering with the source code S65,

54-56 • Syed Asifuddin v The State of Andhra Lecture, Self


Pradesh, 2005 Crilj 4314. Study, Discussion

Total Hours: 60
Lecture Hours: 56
Continuous Assessment Tests: 04

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Course Curriculum
COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL LAW| 10 Credits |
Session: January - May 2020, Faculty: RENJITH THOMAS
Class: BA/BBA LL.B X SEMESTER (Criminal Law Honors)

A. INTRODUCTION

This course will look at Comparative Law as a discipline, focusing on its method, history, and
contemporary problems. It will also examine selected Criminal Law issues in different
jurisdictions and administration of criminal justice in these jurisdictions. In the following
lectures various subjects will be treated in a comparative perspective. This course will have a
comparative analysis of both substantive and procedural criminal laws.

B. OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE

The objectives of this course are:

To understand the issues concerning the merits or otherwise of codification in both the
common law and the civil law
To understand the basic characteristics of criminal procedure under the inquisitorial and
the adversarial systems
To understand the relationship between substantive criminal law and criminal procedure
in relation to issues such as the principles of territoriality, equality before the law
including the right to a fair trial, and the right to legal representation in the civil and
common law systems.

C. COURSE OUTCOME

At the end of the course, students will be able:

[CO.1]. To gather knowledge of enforcement system in a comparative framework and they will
be acquainted with different systems of criminal law and criminal procedure.
[CO.2]. To apply relevant theories and laws in Criminal Law in diverse jurisdictions.
[CO.3]. To make connections to theories and readings when analysing comparative Criminal
Law issues; and theorize, generalize, and hypothesize on these issues.
[CO.4]. To gain important skills in evaluating sources, researching, writing, normative analysis
of text, as well as some oral argumentation in Comparative Criminal Law.

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D. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in domestic
and international law contexts;
[PO.2]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.3]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and professional
values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of clients,
performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner toward
clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of ongoing
improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for life- long learning
and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]. Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships, and
corporate entities
[PO.9]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time management,
discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and achieving balance
in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

E. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

4 Test (best 3 will be 30%


considered)
Continuous Assessment
Project 20%

End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

F. COURSE OUTLINE

TOPIC 1: LEGAL CULTURES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

• Introduction, Aims and Methods.


• Common Law & Civil Law
• Socialist Law

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• Islamic Law
• Origin of criminal law
• presumption of innocence
• Principles of legality, Classification of offences – kinds of punishments

Recommended Readings:

Book Chapters

1. Ashworth, Andrew, and Michael Redmayne. The Criminal Process. 4th ed. Oxford:
Oxford University Press, 2010.
2. Francis Pakes, Comparative Criminal Justice, Willan Pub., Cullompton, 2003
3. M.A. Dupont-Morales, Michael K Hooper & Judi Schmidt (eds), Handbook of Criminal
Justice Administration, Marcel Dekker Publishers, New York, 2000
4. Tim Newburn and Richard Sparks (eds), Criminal Justice and Political Cultures, Willan
Pub., Cullompton, 2004
5. Hannah Arendt, Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, Penguin Pub.,
London,2006
6. Alison Liebling and Shad Maruna (eds), The Effects of Imprisonment, Willan Pub.,
Cullompton,2006

Articles:

1. Dubber, Markus D., “Criminalizing Complicity: A Comparative Analysis,” 5 Journal of


International Criminal Justice (2007), 977.
2. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Theories of Crime and Punishment in German Criminal Law,” 53
American Journal of Comparative Law (2006), 679.
3. Hörnle, Tatjana, “Distribution of Punishment: The Role of a Victim’s Perspective,” 3
BuffaloCriminal Law Review (1999), 175.
4. David F. Forte, Comparative Criminal Law and Enforcement: Islam, Encyclopedia of
Crime and Justice, New York, 2002 pp. 192-199
5. US Department of Justice, World Factbook of Criminal Justice Systems, Bureau of
Justice " Statistics Washington DC. 1993

TOPIC 2: ASPECTS OF COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL POLICY

• Systems of Administration of Criminal Justice (Adversarial & Inquisitorial)


• Hierarchy of criminal courts and their jurisdiction
• Policing and Prosecution
• Law of arrest and procedure – rights of arrested and accused – evidentiary value of
statements – bail procedure
• Power and functions of judicial officer in investigation- prosecuting agencies- role of
public prosecutor.

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Recommended Readings:

Book Chapters

1. Charles B. Fields and Richter H. Moore, Comparative and International Criminal Justice:
Traditional and Nontraditional Systems of Law and Control, 2" Edition, Waveland Press
Inc., Long Grove Illinois, 2005
2. Francis Pakes, Comparative Criminal Justice, Willan Pub., CuIJompton, 2003
3. M.A. Dupont-Morales, Michael K Hooper & Judi Schmidt (eds), Handbook of Criminal
Justice Administration, Marcel Dekker Publishers, New York, 2001
4. Tim Newbum and Richard Sparks (eds), Criminal Justice and Political Cultures, Willan
Pub, Cullompton, 2004
5. Peter J. Koppen and Steven D. Penrod (eds), Adversarial versus Inquisitorial Justice:
Psychological Perspectives on Criminal Justice Systems, Kluwer Academic/Plenum
Publishers, New York, 2003

Articles:

1. Anderson, policing the World: Interpol and the Politics of International Police Co-
Operation, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989
2. J. Vagg, Context and Linkage: Reflections on Comparative Research and
'Internationalism' in Criminology, British Journal of Criminology, Vol. 33,1993, pp. 541-
554

TOPIC 3: PROCEDURAL ASPECTS FROM A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

• Types of trial – speedy justice – role of judge, prosecution and defense attorney during
trial,
• Punishment and Sentencing process.
• Victim’s role in penal process
• Plea bargaining
• Appeal procedure – legal aid – public participation in criminal justice.
• Probation and Community Punishment
Extradition
Mutual Legal Assistance

Recommended Readings:

Book Chapters

1. Brown, David, David Farrier, Sandra Egger, Luke McNamara, and Alex Steel. Criminal
Laws: Materials and Commentary on Criminal Law and Process in New South Wales 4th
ed. Sydney: Federation Press, 2006.

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2. Keith Bryett and Osborne, Criminal Prosecution, Procedure and Practice:
International Perspectives, Stationery Office, Belfast, 2000
3. Keith Bryett and Peter Osborne, Criminal Prosecution, Procedure and Practice:
International Perspectives, Stationery Office. Belfast, 2000

Articles:
1. Louise Mallinder, Transforming International Criminal Justice: Retributive and
Restorative Justice in the Trial Process, Br. J. Criminal, 46:155-157, 2005, p. 448
2. Declan Roche, Truth Commission Amensties and the International Criminal Court,
British Journal of Criminology, 45:565-581, 2005
3. Stefano Betti. New Prospects for Inter-State Cooperation in Criminal Matters:
The Palermo Convention, International Criminal Law Review, Vol. 3 No.2, 2003 pp.
151-167
4. A Bossard, Interpol and Law Enforcement: Response to Transnational Crime, 11 Police
Studies, (1998), 177

TOPIC 4: GENERAL PRINCIPLES FROM A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

General Exceptions
• Infancy,
• Insanity
• Consent,
• Necessity and
• Private defense
Abetment and Attempt

Recommended Readings:
Book Chapters
1. Bronitt, Simon, and Bernadette McSherry. Principles of Criminal Law. 3d ed. Sydney:
Thomson Reuters, 2010.
2. Roach, Kent. Criminal Law. 4th ed. Toronto: Irwin Law, 2009.
3. Harry R. Dammer and Erika Fairchild, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems,
3rd Edition, Wadsworth/Thomas Learning. Belmont California, 2006
4. Francis Pakes, Comparative Criminal Justice, Willan Pub., Cullompton, 2003
5. Elliott, Catherine. French Criminal Law. Devon: Willan Publishing, 2001.
6. Bohlander, Michael. Principles of German Criminal Law. Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2009.

Articles:

1. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Penal Law and Sexuality: Recent Reforms in German Criminal
Law,” 3 Buffalo Criminal Law Review (2000), 639.
2. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Social Expectations in the Criminal Law: The ‘Reasonable Person’
in a Comparative Perspective,” 11 New Criminal Law Review (2008), 1.

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TOPIC 5: SPECIFIC OFFENCES FROM A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

• Culpable homicide and Murder


• Rape and unnatural offences
• Theft and robbery
• Defamation

Recommended Readings
Book Chapters
1. Dressler, Joshua. Understanding Criminal Law. 5th ed. Newark, NJ: LexisNexis, 2009.
2. LaFave, Wayne R. Criminal Law. 5th ed. St. Paul, MN: West, 2010.
3. Model Penal Code and Commentaries (Official Draft and Revised Comments).
Philadelphia, PA: American Law Institute, 1980, 1985.
4. Robinson, Paul H. Criminal Law. New York: Aspen Publishers, 1997 (2d ed. 2011)
5. George F. Cole, Stanislaw J. Frankowski and Marc G. Gertz (eds.), Major Criminal
Justice Systems: A Comparative Survey, 2nd Edition, Sage Publications, Newbury Park,
California, 1987
6. Delmas Marty, Mireille and J.R. Spencer, European Criminal Procedures, Cambridge
University Press. New York, 2002
7. John Hatchard, Barabara Huber and Richard Vogler (eds.), Comparative Criminal
Procedure, BIICL. London, 1996

Articles:

1. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Offensive Behavior and German Penal Law,” 5 Buffalo Criminal
Law Review (2001), 255.
2. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Penal Law and Sexuality: Recent Reforms in German Criminal
Law,” 3 Buffalo Criminal Law Review (2000), 639.
3. Dubber, Markus D.,, “Social Expectations in the Criminal Law: The ‘Reasonable Person’
in a Comparative Perspective,” 11 New Criminal Law Review (2008), 1.
4. Malcom Davies, Comparative Criminal Law and Enforcement: England and Wales,
Encycicpr.: Crime and Justice, New York, 2002 pp. 182-192
5. Nancy Loucks, Contrasting Prisoners Rights: A Comparative Examination of England
and Germ. Br. J. Criminal, 45: 999-1001, 2004 p. 289
6. Trevor Jones and Tim Newburn, Comparative Criminal Justice Policy - Making in the US
and UK, I J. Criminal, 45:55-80,2005

Reference Readings

Judges and Judging in the History of the Common Law and Civil Law: From ANTIQUITY TO
MODERN TIMES edited by Paul Brand, Joshua Getzler CUP 2012

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Charting the Divide Between Common and Civil Law Thomas Lundmark OUP USA, 27-Sep-
2012
The Civil Law Tradition: An Introduction to the Legal Systems of Europe and Latin America
John Henry Merryman, Rogelio Pérez-Perdomo Stanford University Press, 21-May-2007
Dammer, Harry R., and Jay S. Albanese. 2014. Comparative criminal justice systems. 5th ed.
Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.
Reichel, Philip L. 2013. Comparative criminal justice systems: A topical approach. 6th ed.
Boston: Pearson.
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems by Harry R. Dammer (Author), Jay S. Albanese (Author)
Cengage Learning; 5 edition (January 4, 2013)

* The faculty shall disseminate pertinent reference materials for each lecture. These reference
materials may consist of articles, videos, books etc.

Lecture Plan

Lecture No Topics Mode of Delivery


1-5 Introduction to Comparative Criminal Law Lecture & Interaction
6-8 Introduction, Aims and Methods. Lecture & Interaction
9-12 Common Law & Civil Law Lecture & Interaction
13 - 16 Presumption of innocence Lecture & Interaction
Principles of legality, Classification of offences
17 - 21 Policing and Prosecution Lecture & Interaction
Law of arrest and procedure – rights of arrested and
accused – evidentiary value of statements – bail procedure
22 - 28 Power and functions of judicial officer in investigation- Lecture & Interaction
prosecuting agencies- role of public prosecutor.
29 - 33 Types of trial – speedy justice – role of judge, prosecution Lecture & Interaction
and defense attorney during trial,
Punishment and Sentencing process.
34 - 37 Victim’s role in penal process Lecture & Interaction
Plea bargaining
38 - 40 Appeal procedure – legal aid – public participation in Lecture & Interaction
criminal justice.
41 - 44 Probation and Community Punishment Lecture & Interaction
Extradition
Mutual Legal Assistance
45 - 50 General Exceptions Lecture & Interaction
51 - 52 Abetment and Attempt Lecture & Interaction
53 - 57 Specific Offences from a Comparative Perspective Lecture & Interaction

Total Hours: 61
Lecture Hours: 57
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hrs.

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Course Curriculum

LAW OF CORPORATE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY | 10 Credits |


Session: January-May 2020 | Faculty: Mr. Amitesh Deshmukh|
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER [Business Law Honors]

A. INTRODUCTION

Law of Corporate Insolvency/Bankruptcy in National Law University, Jodhpur is a subject


which is taught to Undergraduate students who opt for Honours in Business Laws. The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is an integrated Code dealing with both
personal as well as corporate insolvency. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 was
introduced in Lok Sabha in December 2015. It was passed by Lok Sabha on 5 May 2016. The
Code received the assent of the President of India on 28 May 2016.The provisions relating to
corporate insolvency resolution process came into force on 1st December, 2016.The Code
being a new legislation is facing its challenges but still it has changed the way the creditors
and the borrowers look at credit. The Code provides a framework for insolvency resolution of
corporate persons in a time bound manner for maximisation of value of assets of such persons.
The legal framework comprises of: - The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016; The
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2017 No. 8 of 2018 [18th January, 2018];
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018 No. 26 of 2018 [17th
August, 2018]; and The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2019 No. 45 of
2019 [6th August, 2019].

Several issues like the treatment of home buyers under the IBC, allowing promoters to bid for a
company or an asset that is being sought to be resolved , the absence of interest in second-or
three-tier companies ; have been raised before the government. Cross-border Insolvency is a
contemporaneous offshoot area, an overview of which would equip the lawyers to fathom future
challenges. Though predominantly, the focus is on the Indian law, an examination of the general
theory and introduction of the comparative flavour will make the study even more interesting and
enhance the utility of this course for the future corporate lawyers. The various underlying
learning objectives of this course are, inter alia, as follows:

1. To develop clear theoretical understanding of legal regime appertaining to corporate


insolvency in India.
2. To have basic appreciation of future challenges.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

[CO.1]: To discuss about fundamentals of Insolvency and Insolvency Law.


[CO.2]: To enumerate various methods for resolving Insolvency.
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[CO.3]: To outline the aim and impact of Corporate Insolvency.
[CO.4]: To discuss about Bank Insolvency and the need for a lex specialis law.
[CO.5]: To discuss Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.
[CO.6]: To highlight the concept and various facets of Liquidation Process.
[CO.7]: To delineate the concept and significance of Fast Track Insolvency.
[CO.8]: To outline and discuss about the Insolvency Professional Agencies, Insolvency Professionals
and Information Utilities.
[CO.9]: To examine and highlight the concept of Cross Border Insolvency with a
comparative perspective.
[CO.10]: To discuss the concept of Voluntary Liquidation under the IBC, 2016.
[CO.11]: To highlight and discuss the relevant case laws, latest amendments and various
regulations framed by IBBI.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

[PO.1]: Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving
in domestic and international law contexts;
[PO.2]: Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral
communications;
[PO.3]: Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.4]: An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and professional
values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of clients,
performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner
toward clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.5]: Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of ongoing
improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for life-long
learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.6]: Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
[PO.7]: Using technology in legal practice
[PO.8]: Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations,
entrepreneurships, and corporate entities
[PO.9]: Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time
management, discipline, and workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving
feedback, and achieving balance in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment.

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D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

3 Tests and 1 assignment


(best 3 will be 30%
considered)
Continuous Assessment

Project/Mid Term 20%

End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

E. CURRICULUM

PART I

INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE INSOLVENCY AND RELATED CONCEPTS

Topic 1: Introduction:

• Basic understanding of insolvency.


• Key objectives and policies of Insolvency Law.
• Roots, objectives, benchmarks and context of Corporate Insolvency Law.
• The quest for Turnaround.
• Methods for resolving insolvency.
• The impact of Corporate Insolvency.
• Bank Insolvency.
• An overview of Insolvency regime in India.

Topic 2: Corporate Insolvency and related concepts:

• The framework of Corporate Insolvency Law.


• Commencement of insolvency proceedings.
• Asset valuation and tests of insolvency.

PART II

INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016- CORPORATE INSOLVENCY


RESOLUTION

Topic 3: Insolvency Resolution for Corporate Persons:


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• Validity of the Code.
• Application of the Code.
• Important Definitions.

Topic 4: Insolvency Resolution for Corporate Persons and related concepts:

a) The Corporate Insolvency Resolution process:


• Introduction
• Significance
• Time limit for completion of the process
• Moratorium

b) The Corporate Insolvency Resolution process:


• Persons who may initiate
• Public announcement
• Interim resolution professional
• Committee of Creditors
• Resolution professional
• Information Memorandum
• Resolution Plan
• Fast track Insolvency Resolution Process
• The Section 29A Conundrum-Applicability of Section 29A criteria and timeline
• Key Judgements

PART III

INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016- LIQUIDATION AND VOLUNTARY


LIQUIDATION OF CORPORATE PERSONS

Topic 5: Liquidation Process for Corporate Persons

a) Liquidation process:
• Initiation of liquidation
• Appointment, powers and duties of liquidator
• Liquidation estate
• Verification, admission and determination of claims
• Relevant Case Laws

b) Various kinds of transactions:


• Introduction and significance
• Preferential, undervalued, transactions defrauding creditors, extortionate transactions
• Distribution of assets
• Dissolution of corporate debtor

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Topic 6: Voluntary Liquidation Process for Corporate Persons

• Voluntary Liquidation of Corporate Persons.


• Contrast with insolvency of Individuals and Partnership Firm

PART IV

INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016-THE INSTITUTIONAL


FRAMEWORK

Topic 7: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India:


• Establishment of Board
• Constitution of Board
• Removal of Members
• Powers of Chairperson
• Meetings of Board
• Powers and functions of Board

Topic 8: Regulation of Insolvency Professional Agencies

Insolvency Professional Agencies:


• Registration
• Governing Board
• Functions
• Relevant regulations

Topic 9: Regulation of Insolvency Professionals

Insolvency Professionals:
• Registration
• Functions and obligations
• Relevant regulations

Topic 10: Regulation of Information Utilities

Information Utilities:
• Registration
• Governing Board
• Core services
• Obligations
• Important regulations

Topic 11: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund

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• Concept- Section 224
• Significance

PART V

CROSS BORDER INSOLVENCY

Topic 12: Cross Border Insolvency

• Cross Border Insolvency- introduction and overview


• Agreements with foreign countries
• Letter of request to a country outside India in certain cases
• UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency (1997) – key highlights

Topic 13: Cross Border Insolvency- Comparative Perspective

• Cross Border Insolvency- comparative perspective


• Latest Developments
• Insolvency Law Committee Report on Cross Border Insolvency – the Indian Perspective

F. TEXTBOOK AND REFERENCES*


I. TEXTBOOK:

1) Ashish Makhija, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of India, (Lexis Nexis, ed. 2018).
2) V.S Wahi, Treatise on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, (Bharat Law House, ed. 2018).
3) Vinod Kothari and Shikha Bansal, Law Relating to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,
(Taxmann, ed. 2016).

II. REFERENCES:

1) Rebecca Parry & Others, Transaction Avoidance in Insolvencies, (3rd ed., Oxford University
Press, 2018).
2) Irit Mevorach, The Future of Cross Border Insolvency, (1st ed., Oxford University Press,
2018).
3) Finch Vanessa and David Milman, Corporate Insolvency Law: Perspectives and Principles,
(3rd ed., Cambridge, 2017).
4) Guide to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, (As amended by Insolvency and
Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2017), (Taxmann, ed. 2017).
5) Dinshaw Fardunji Mulla and Aparna Ravi, The Law of Insolvency in India, (6th ed., Lexis
Nexis, 2017).
6) Thomson Reuters, Manzar Saeed Commentary on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
2016, (Hardcover, ed.2017).
7) Vinod Kothari and Shikha Bansal, Law Relating to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,
(Taxmann, ed. 2016).

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8) Vishwanathan, T.K., Interim Report of the Bankruptcy Law Reform Committee, (Feb. 2015),
available at: http://finmin.nic.in/reports/Interim_Report_BLRC.pdf
9) Bob Wessels and Gert Jan Boon, Cross-Border Insolvency Law, (2nd ed., Wolters Kluwer
Law International, 2015).
10) Rosa M. Lastra, Cross-Border Bank Insolvency, ((1st ed., Oxford University Press, 2011).
11) Justice P.S. Narayana, Law of Insolvency (Bankruptcy), 8th ed., Asia Law House, 2010).
12) Felicity Toube, International Asset Tracing in Insolvency, (1st ed., Oxford University Press,
2009).
13) Chapter 1, Wood, Philip R., Principles of International Insolvency (The Law and Practice of
International Finance Series, vol. 1), 2nd ed. (South Asian ed. 2009).
14) Chapters 1 to 4, Finch, Vanessa, Corporate Insolvency Law: Perspectives and Principles (2nd
ed. Cambridge, 2009).
15) Ziad Raymond Azar, Bankruptcy Policy: A Review and Critique of Bankruptcy Statutes and
Practices in Fifty Countries Worldwide, Cardozo J. of Int’l. & Comp. Law, (Vol. 16), 2008,
279.
16) Chapters I and II, Barry E. Adler, Douglas G. Baird and Thomas H. Jackson, Cases,
Problems, and Materials on Bankruptcy, 4th ed. (Foundation Press, N.Y., 2007).
17) Transnational Bankruptcy, Chapter XIII, Barry E. Adler, Douglas G. Baird and Thomas H.
Jackson, Cases, Problems, and Materials on Bankruptcy, 4th ed. (Foundation Press, N.Y.,
2007).
18) Lecture 1, Narayan, Ms. Sathya, Mulla on the Law of Insolvency in India, 4th ed. (Tripathi,
1997).
19) Mitra, Dr. N.L. (Chairman), Report of the Advisory Group on Bankruptcy Laws-May 2001,
along-with Illustrative Code-Corporate Bankruptcy and Winding up Code, 2001; Available
at:
http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/PublicationReportDetails.aspx?FromDate=05/17/01&SECID=4
&SUBSECID=27
20) Julian R. Franks &Walter N. Torous, Lessons from a Comparison of U.S and U.K Insolvency
Codes8(3)Oxford Review of Economic Policy<https://academic.oup.com>.
21) UNCITRAL Model-Law on Cross-Border Insolvency.
22) Corporate Laws Manual (2015).
23) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

III. LEGISLATIONS:

• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,2016


• The Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985
• The Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security
Interest Act 2002 (SARFESI Act)
• The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Of Contracts, Voidable Contracts and Void Agreement;
Contingent Contracts; Performance of Contract; Novation, Rescission and Alteration of
Contracts; Agency; Consequences of breach of Contract; Indemnity and Guarantee; Surety;
Bailment and Pledge; Set off);
• The Partnership Act, 1932;
• The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale, Condition and Warranty, Seller's Lien and Damages);
• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882;

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• The Specific Relief Act,1963; and
• The Negotiable Instruments Act,1881
• The Indian Contract Act, 1872 (Of Contracts, Voidable Contracts and Void Agreement;
Contingent Contracts; Performance of Contract; Novation, Rescission and Alteration of
Contracts; Agency; Consequences of breach of Contract; Indemnity and Guarantee; Surety;
Bailment and Pledge; Set off);
• The Partnership Act, 1932;
• The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (Sale, Condition and Warranty, Seller's Lien and Damages);
• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882;
• The Specific Relief Act,1963; and
• The Negotiable Instruments Act,1881
• The Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993;
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2009;
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009;
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers)
Regulations, 2011;
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015;
• The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; and
• The Limitation Act, 1963
• The Companies Act, 2013
i. Chapter III Prospectus and Allotment of Securities
ii. Chapter IV Share Capital and Debentures
iii. Chapter V Acceptance of Deposits by Companies
iv. Chapter VI Registration of Charges
v. Chapter VII Management and Administration
vi. Chapter IX Accounts of Companies
vii. Chapter XV Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations
viii. Chapter XVII Registered Valuer
ix. Chapter XVIII Removal of names of the companies from the register of companies
x. Chapter XX Winding-up of the companies
xi. Chapter XXVII NCLT and NCLAT
xii. Chapter XXVIII Special Courts
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1) Latest cases will be provided during the administration of the course.
2) The latest edition of all the books referred to above should be read.
* IMPORTANT NOTE
1. The reading material is preliminary and suggestive. The faculty shall distribute pertinent study
materials as pre/post lecture content (from time to time). Students must keep themselves abreast
of the distributed materials and clarify their respective doubts with the faculty.
2. The faculty member-in-charge of the course reserves the right to modify any of the contents,
terms and conditions, provided in this curriculum.

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3. A list of project topics would be notified to the class after the commencement of the session.
LECTURE PLAN:

LECTURE TOPIC MODE OF DELIVERY


NO.
01-15 General Introduction to Corporate Insolvency Lecture,
and Related Concepts: Interaction &
Discussion.
a) Introduction and basic understanding of
Corporate Insolvency.
b) Corporate Insolvency and related Concepts.
16-30 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016- Lecture,
Corporate Insolvency Resolution: Interaction,
Discussion,
a) The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.Presentations &
b) CIRP and related concepts. Self-study.

31-44 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016- Lecture,


Liquidation and Voluntary Liquidation of Interaction,
Corporate Persons: Discussion,
Presentations &
a) Liquidation. Self-study.
b) Kinds of Transactions.
c) Voluntary Liquidation Process.

45-55 The Institutional Framework: Lecture,


Interaction,
a) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Discussion &
b) Insolvency Professional Agencies: Self-study.
c) Insolvency Professionals
d) Information Utilities
e) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund

56-60 Cross Border Insolvency: Lecture,


Interaction,
a) Cross Border Insolvency- Overview Discussion,
b) Cross Border Insolvency-Comparative Presentations &
Perspective Self-study.

Hours: 60
Lecture Hours: 56
Continuous Assessment Hours: 4

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Course Curriculum
LAW OF PROJECT FINANCE| 10 Credits |
Session: January – May 2020 | Faculty: Mr. Sarthak Mishra|
Class: BA/BBA LLB X SEMESTER [Business Law Honors]

A. INTRODUCTION

There are multiple perspectives on what project finance actually consists of. The one that will be
generally followed in this course is that it mostly comprises financing the development or
exploitation of a right, natural resource or any other asset, where the majority portion of the
financing is not contributed by the holders of any form of share capital, and where such
financing is sought to be repaid mostly out of any revenue that the concerned project yields.
Such projects usually require huge initial investments, but may have long pay-offs, mostly
stemming from cash-flow of the project, with the project sponsors preferring to protect their
assets and balance sheets from risks associated with the project by way of actions such as ring-
fencing. Asset-specific financial structuring is therefore often the hallmark of project finance.
Over the years, project financing has established its credentials as a highly effective instrument
for financing the delivery of investments and other services into the domain of infrastructural
development all over the world, especially in sectors such as transport, energy, environment and
even social infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. While public-private partnership models
have been given a fillip with project finance taking care of the underlying risk management, the
transactions involved in this discipline are often complex and require specific expertise including
analysis, structuring, negotiation and appreciation of the myriad stakeholder interests involved.

B. COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, students will be able to
[CO.1]. Gain insight into the motivations and objectives of the various parties involved in a
project.
[CO.2]. Have an understanding about the fundamental concepts underlying any public
procurement by way of competitions, bidding etc.
[CO.3]. Identify suitable corporate structures and financial plans for different projects based on
the requirements and interests of the parties involved, including how to make the project appear
an attractive prospect to the lenders.
[CO.4]. Learn about the various contracts involved in a standard project, the import of the
clauses therein, the negotiation between the parties in relation to said contracts and the
documentation involved.
[CO.5]. Analyse the risks associated with various projects, management of such risks by
different methods including insurance and contractual framework.
[CO.6]. Apply the international principles and best practices in the contexts of projects in India.

C. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
[PO.1]. Understand the basic concepts of Project Finance and its importance in any legal system
[PO.2]. Appreciate difference between the concepts of securitization, ABS, MBS CDO, etc
[PO.3]. Critically analyse historical progression of Project Finance in the corporate world
[PO.4]. Appreciate the impact of this critical process in the larger scheme of corporate
existence, survival and growth.
[PO.5]. Delve into finer and deep questions concerning interaction between the limiting doctrine
of eminent domain and the desire of a corporation to be at liberty to conduct its own.
[PO.6]. Apply knowledge of law to factual disputes relating to Project Finance
[PO.7]. Demonstrate the ability to think like a lawyer and basic proficiency in professional
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lawyering skills to perform competent legal analysis, reasoning, and problem solving in domestic
and international law contexts;
[PO.8]. Demonstrate communication skills, including effective listening and critical reading,
writing in objective and persuasive styles, and oral advocacy and other oral communications;
[PO.9]. Demonstrate the ability to conduct domestic and international legal research and
collaborate effectively with others in a variety of legal settings and contexts;
[PO.10]. An appreciation, understanding, and inculcation of the moral, ethical, and professional
values and application of knowledge of professional ethics to representation of clients,
performance of duties as an officer of the courts, and behaves in a sensitive manner toward
clients and colleagues of all cultures and backgrounds;
[PO.11]. Reviews and critically appraises legal literature and evidence for the purpose of
ongoing improvement of the practice of law and exhibits commitment and aptitude for lifelong
learning and continuing improvement;
[PO.12]. Understand the impact of professional lawyering skills in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development
[PO.13]. Equip with knowledge, passion and drive to excel as leaders in the legal profession,
judiciary, public service, non-profit & non-governmental organizations, entrepreneurships, and
corporate entities
[PO.14]. Explore and understand specific issues relating to workplace such as time management,
discipline, workplace culture, team work, giving and receiving feedback, and achieving balance
in one’s life in a multidisciplinary environment

D. ASSESSMENT PLAN

Criteria Description Weightage of Marks

4 Test (best 3 will be 30%


considered)
Continuous Assessment
Project 20%

End Term Exam Closed Book 50%

E. CURRICULUM
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT FINANCE

• Definitions
• International Project Finance
• Basic Characteristics
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Project Finance
Readings:
1) JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 1 (2015).
2) JOHN D. FINNERTY, PROJECT FINANCING: ASSET BASED FINANCIAL ENGINEERING, Chapters
1& 2 (2013).
3) STEFANO GATTI, PROJECT FINANCE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE, Chapter 1 (2013).

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TOPIC 2: LEGAL ASPECTS OF PROJECT FINANCE

• Staffing of an International Project


• Role of Lawyers
• Legal Work by Phases of the Project
• The Contract Structure
• Refinancing Project Finance
Readings:
1) JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 2 (2015).
2) STEFANO GATTI, PROJECT FINANCE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE, Chapter 4 & 7 (2013).

TOPIC 3: STRUCTURING THE PROJECT

• Due Diligence
• Project Procurement
• Sponsors’ Interest
• Lender Concerns
• Techniques
• Public- Private Partnerships

Readings:
1) GRAHAM D. VINTER, PROJECT FINANCE: A LEGAL GUIDE, Chapters 1,3 & 15 (2003).
2) JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 3-6 (2015).
3) JOHN D. FINNERTY, PROJECT FINANCING: ASSET BASED FINANCIAL ENGINEERING, Chapters
7 (2013).

TOPIC 4: FINANCING THE PROJECT

• Bankability
• Types of Finance
• Third Party Credit Support
• The Principal Finance Documents

Readings:
1. KIATCHAI SOPHASTIENPHONG, YIBIN MU & CAROLOTTA SAPORITO, SOUTH ASIAN BOND
MARKETS: DEVELOPING LONG-TERM FINANCE, Chapter 1 & 3 (2008).
2. GRAHAM D. VINTER, PROJECT FINANCE: A LEGAL GUIDE, Chapters 6 & 7 (2003).
3. JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 11-13 (2015).
4. JOHN D. FINNERTY, PROJECT FINANCING: ASSET BASED FINANCIAL ENGINEERING, Ch. 8
(2013).

TOPIC 5: SECURITISATION

• What is Securitisation?
• Purpose of Security
• The Importance of Host Country Laws
• Due Diligence Issues
• Direct Agreements
• Securitisation Structures
• Securitisation of Securitisation

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Readings:
1. JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 14 (2015).
2. Carl S. Bjerre, Project Finance, Securitization and Consensuality, 12 DUKE J. COMP. &
INT’L L., 411.
3. JUSTICE P. B. BANERJEE, GUIDE TO SECURITIZATION, RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL
ASSETS & ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITIES INTERESTS, Chapter 3 (2003).
4. VINOD KOTHARI, SECURITIZATION ASSET RECONSTRUCTION & ENFORCEMENT OF
SECURITIES INTEREST, Chapter 1 (2010).

TOPIC 6: DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

• Basic Dispute Settlement Options


• Relevant International Investment Arbitration Issues
• The Involvement of States in Project Finance
• Multi-Party Issues
Readings
1. JOHN NIEHUSS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FINANCE IN A NUTSHELL, Chapter 21 (2015).
2. Julian D. M. Lew, Arbitration and Other Dispute Settlement in Project Financing, in NON-
JUDICIAL DISPUTE SETTLEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 289- 300
(Norbert Horn & Joseph J. Norton Eds., 2000).

Lecture Plan:

Class Hours Topics

1-5 Introduction to understanding of traditional financing and its lacunae

6-20 Project Financing as an alternative and its intricacies


21-26 Types of Project Finance
27-30 Various laws applicable and role of a lawyer in Project Finance
31-35 Valuation Techniques and approaches (Asset based valuation;
Equity based valuation and Discounted Cash flow valuation)
36-45 PPP models, Tendering issues, Cost-Benefit Ananlysis
46-50 Case laws
51-53 Dispute Resolution in project Finance
54-60 Various methods adopted in Project finance like Swiss method, Step in step up
rights, etc.

Total Hours: 64
Lecture Hours: 60
Continuous Assessment: 4 Hrs

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