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International Islamic University ChittagongDepartment of Law

2-Year Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Pass) Syllabus

First year

1st

Semester:

Course Code Course Title Credit hour

Law-1101 Jurisprudence 3

Law-1102 Law of Tort & Contract 3

Law-1103 Islamic Jurisprudence & Muslim Law 4

Law-1104 Roman and Hindu Law 3

Total 13

2nd

Semester


Law-1201 Equity, Trust & SR 3

Law-1202 Constitutional Law 3

Law-1203 Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh 3

Law-1204 Commercial Law 3

Law- 1205 Islamic Law of Transaction & Banking 3

Total 15

Second year

3rd

Semester


Law 2301 Transfer of Property & Registration 3

Law-2302 Land Laws of Bangladesh 3

Law-2303 International Law 3

Law-2304 Ethics in Legal Profession 3

Law- 2305 Labor & Industrial Law 3

Total 15

4th

Semester


Law-2401 The Law of Crimes (Substantive) 3Law-2402 Law of Evidence & Limitation 4

Law-2403 Code of Criminal Procedure 3

Law-2404 CPC & PDR 4

Law- 2405 Professional Practice & Moot Court, LegalDrafting & Legal Literacy

3

Total 17

Grand Total: 60


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Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) 2-Years Syllabus (Details)

1st

Year: 1st

Semester

1. Law-1101: Jurisprudence

Origin & Development, Definition, Nature, Scope and Utility. Schools of Jurisprudence-Analytical, Pure theory of Law, Historical, Sociological, Philosophical, Natural, Functional

and Realistic. Law-Definition, Classifications, Law and Morals. Distinction between law andMorals, relationship between law & awards, Legal enforcement of morals, influence of

morals on law, morals apart of law. State and Sovereignty-Concept of State, Elements of

State, Functions, State and Law. Administration of Justice-Concept, origin and development,

Civil Administration of Justice, Criminal Administration of Justice, Theories of punishment,Kinds of punishment, Secondary functions of Civil Courts. Sources of Law-Legislation,

Precedent, Custom Agreement & Professional opinion. Law of Person-Definition, Kinds ofPerson, Legal status of Lower Animals, Unborn person, Dead person, Idol, Mosque,Government etc. Ownership and Possession-Definitions, Elements, Modes of acquisition,

Kinds. Law of Liability and Obligation. Procedural Law. Substantive Law.

Books Recommended:

1. P. J. Fitzgerald, M.A.: Salmond on Jurisprudence (Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt.Ltd.12thed. 2005-06).

2. G.W. Patton: A Text Book of Jurisprudence (4thed. 1972).3. V. D. Mahajan: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory (Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.

5thedition- Reprinted in 2003.

4. Dr. Hamiduddin Khan: Jurisprudence & Comparative Legal Theory (The Book Fair,Dhaka, 1sted.1993, 2ndreprint, May 2004).

5. Jabhala Noshirvan H.: The Elements of Jurisprudence (C. Jamnadas & Co.Educational & Law Publishers, 24

thed. 2001).

2. Law-1102: Law of Tort and Contract

Tort:1. Origin, Development, Nature and Scope of Law of Tort2. General Condition of liability3. General defenses: Act of state, Judicial acts, Authorities of necessity, Works of

necessity, leave and license, Inevitable accident, Mistake of fact, Exercise of commonrights, Private defense, Plaintiff a wrong doer, acts causing slight harm4. General Remedies: Judicial, Extra- Judicial5. Parties to an action in Tort6. Remoteness of Damages7. Trespass to the person, goods and lands: Assault, Battery, Mayhem, False

imprisonment, essentials, forms, defenses

8. Malicious prosecution9. Defamation; Definition, Classification, Distinction, defenses10.Negligence: Definition, Contributory negligence, Defenses, Law relating to

contributory negligence

11.Nuisance : Definition, Public nuisance, private nuisance, laws as to nuisance generally,remedies, defenses


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12.Vicarious liability13.Strict liability14.Liabilities for dangerous land and structures.

Books Recommended:

1. R.H Winfield: The Law of Tort.(Publisher- Sweet & Maxwell, 1975)2. Salmond and Heuston: The Law of Torts( Publisher- Sweet And Maxwell universallaw publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1907)

3. Ratan Lal & Dhiraj Lal , Law of Torts.( Publisher-Wadhwa and company publishers,1897)

4. A. B Siddique: The Law of Torts( Bangla).(Publisher- Kamrul book house,1984)5. Durga Das Basu: The law of Torts(Publisher- Kamal Law House, 1982)6. Philips S. James with D.J.L.Brown: General principles of the Law Torts( Publisher-

England Butterworth & Co. Ltd.,1959)

7. The Law of Torts: 9 Publisher- P.L.D. publisher, Lahore, Pakistan)8. A.M. Choudhry: The Law of Torts( P.L.D. publisher, Lahore)

Contract:Origin & Development, Definition, Formation of contract, type of contract. Offer,

Acceptance, modes of communication of offer and acceptance, terms and conditions of

Contract, Exclusion clause in offer and acceptance, Invitation to treat, intention to make legalrelationship, third party interest, Consideration. Capacity to make contract, Void and voidable

contract, Improper modes of contract-Fraud, misrepresentation, coercion, mistake, undue

influence, Discharge of contract-By performance, by breach, by frustration, by operation of

law. Remedies of breach of contract, Damages, Injunction, Specific performance of contract,Quantum Meruit, Case Studies

Acts & Books Recommended:1. The Contract Act- 18722. A. G. Guest: Ansons Law of Contract( Publisher- Oxford University press, 1969)3. D.F Mullah: Indian Contract Act4. Avtar Singh: Introduction to Law of Contract( Publisher- Eastern book company,

1978)

5. Ewan MCkendrick: Contract law ( Publisher- Talukdar law book center)6. Contract Act: DLR ( Publisher- Esrarul Haq Chowdhury,1975)7. A. K. Shen: Law of Contract

8. A. B. Siddique: Law of Contract( Bangla).( Publisher- Kamrul book house, 1986)

3. Law-1103: Islamic Jurisprudence and Muslim Law

Islamic Jurisprudence:1. Origin & Development, Islamic Jurisprudence definition, its nature, scope &

application.

2. Grand norms of Islamic Law3. Concept of law in Islamic Jurisprudence & Muslim Jurisprudence defenses between

the two concepts.

4. Sources of Islamic: Quran, Sunnah, Ijtihad, Ijmaa and Qiyas5. Pre Islamic customs and their influence on Islamic law6. Schools of Thought in Islamic Jurisprudence and how they developed.

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8. Meaning of Sharia, difference between Sharia & Fiqh.9. Concept and Institution of fatwa & attributes of Mujtahids & Mufties & Fuqha.10.Gradual development of Islamic Law from first Hijri year till today.11.Contemporary development of Islamic Law in the Muslim Countries of the present

day.

12.Short note on Ijtihad; Taqlid; Shia & Sunni Sects; Istihsan; Istislah; Illat; Iqtilaf; Milk;Vokalat; Istidlal etc.Books Recommended:

1. Abdur Rahim: Mohammadan Jurisprudence, P.L.D Publishers, Lahore, 1911.2. Imran Ahsan Khan Nyazee: Islamic Jurisprudence ( The Other Press, The

International Institute of Islamic Thought, Islamabad, 2000)3. Dr. J.A. Khan: Mohamedan Law, (Central Law Agency, 2004).4. C.G. Weeramantry: Islamic Jurisprudence, (The Other Press, Malaysia 2001).5. Dr. Hashim Kamali: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, (The Islamic Text Society of

Cambridge, 1991).6. Islamic Jurisprudence: Dr. Md. Anser Ali Khan, Hira Publications, Dhaka, First Edn.

2007.7. Gaaji Shamsur Rahaman: Islamic Jurisprudence (Bengali)8. Asaf. A.A.Fyzee: Outlines of Muhammadan Law, (Oxford University Press, 2004).9. Amin Ahsan Islahi: Islamic Law Concept and Codification, (Islamic Publication Ltd.

Pakistan 1989).

Muslim Law1. Origin & Development, Law relating to Marriage, Dower, Divorce2. Law relating to Paternity, Guardianship, Maintenance.3. Law relating to Gift, Will, Merzul- Maut4. Law relating to difference between Wakf & Trust.

5. Pre-emption6. Administration of Estate of a deceased Muslim7. Principle of inheritance in Muslim Law8. Testamentary and intestate succession in Hanafi & & Shia Schools of Thought.9. Statutory Family Laws: (I) The Child Marriage Restraint Act-1929 (II) Dissolution of

Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 (III) Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (IV) The

Muslim Marriage and Divorce (Registration) Act, 1974 (V) Guardian and Wards Act,1890 (VI) Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980 (VII) Family Court Ordinance, 1985 & Case

Studies.

Books Recommended:

1. D.F. Mulla: Principles of Mohammedan Law, M Hedayet Ullah & Arshad HedayetUllah (MM Tripathi PV. Ltd. Bombay, 19thEdition.2. A.A.A Fyzee: Outlines of Mohammedan Law- Oxford University Press, 4 thEdition.3. Ameer Ali: Mohammedan Law4. Syed Khalid Rashid: Muslim Law 3rdEditions (Eastern Book Company, Lucknow,

Reprinted in 2004).5. Shaukat Mahmud/Nadeem Shaukat: Muslim Family Law, Legal Research Center,

1996.

6. Charles Hamilton: Hedaya7. Abdul Matin: The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961, Palak Publishers.8. Shaukat Mahmud/ Nadeem Shaukat: Muslim Family Law, Legal Research Center,

1996.


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4. Law-1104: Roman and Hindu Law

Group-A

Roman Law

Introductory Chapter: History, nature, superiority, value of Roman Law, Roman People,

Sources of Roman Law

Development of Roman Law: Periods, Twelve Tables, Reforms of Servius Tullius,Justinians Codification, Corpus Juris Civilia, Division of Roman Law

Law of persons: Meaning of persons, Causes of slavery, legal position of slaves,

Termination of slavery, Manumission, Nationality, patria potestas, Tutela and curea Justiaenuptiae, Dos, The Donatio propter nuptias, divorce

Law of property: Classification of Rights, Ownership and possession, Acquisition of

ownership, jura-in re-aliena, Servitude.

Law of succession: Character, kinds of succession, Testate and Intestate succession, classes

of heirs, institution of heirs

Law of obligation: Contract and quasi Contract, classification of contract delict and quasi

delict, Liability for animals.

Law of actions and limitations: Civil procedure, legis actions, Appeals, Actions, Limitationof actions, Judgment, modes of execution of judgment

Law of procedures: Criminal courts, trials, crimes,

Group-B

Hindu LawIntroductory Chapter: History, nature, scopes and sources, Schools of Hindu Law,

Doctrine of Factum Valet.

Marriage: Definition, Object, Ancient Types of marriage, Elements of valid Hindumarriage, Dissolution.

Adoption: Definition, Object, Ingredients, Adoption by widow, Adoption of only son,

Adoption is called civil death and legal birth. Artificial Adoption.Minority and Gurdinanship: Meaning, Object, Definition of minor and guardian, Defactoand Dejure Guardian,

General principles of inheritance: The Hindu succession Act-1952, Mitakharaw and

Dayabhaga succession, Changes brought about the Succession Act, Disqualification of heirs,Classes of heirs

Stridhan and Womens property: Definition, various types of Stridhana, features, sources,

rights over Stridhana, relevancy of Stridhana, Definition of womens property, features,Distinction between Stridhana and womens property

Joint Hindu family: Meaning and object, Co-parcenary property, features of copercenary

separate property, Manager, powers and functions of manager

Debts:Definition, Debts under Mitakshara and Dayabhaga


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Partition and re-union: Meaning and object, under under Mitakshara and Dayabhaga, Suits

for partition

Gifts: Definition, elements for valid gift, subject matter, gift infavour of unborn,revocation

Will: Definition, elements for valid will, subject matter, will infavour of unborn, revocation,

distinction between gift and will

Religious & Charitable Endowments: Definition, types, religious and charitable uses ofproperty, Shebait, powers, functions, rights, duties of Shebait, Comparison with Mutawalli

Books Recommended:1. W.W. Buckland: A Text-Book of Roman Law, Cambridge University Press, 1996.2. Dr. Lutful Kabir: Roman Law, Book Fair, Banglabazar, Dhaka, 20033. Satyajeet A Deshi: Mulla Principles of Hindu Law, Lexis Nexis, India, 20044. Sir Hari Singh Goura: Hindu Code (2 Volumes), Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd.,

Allahabad, 1998

5. A. G. Gupte, Hindu Law, Premier Publishing Co., Allahabad, 20036. B. M Gandhi, Hindu Law, Eastern Book Company, 2003

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Semester

5. Law-1201: Law of Equity, Trust and Specific Relief

A. Law of Equity:1. Origin, history and development of Equity.2. Nature and definition of Equity3. Courts of Equity, Composition Power & Functions;4. Fusion of Law & Equity

5. Maxims of Equity6. Equitable Rights and Interests.7. Classification of Equitable Rights, Specific Performance.8. Difference Between legal and equitable estate.9. Relation between Law & Equity10.Application of Equity Jurisdiction in Bangladesh11.Equity in Islam

B. Trust:1. Definition, Origin & development of Trust2. Nature of Trust

3. Classification of Trust.4. Creation of Trust5. Rules of three certainties.6. Appointment of Trustee.7. Duties and liabilities of Trustee8. Rights and powers of Trustee.9. Breach of Trust & Remedies thereof.10.Disabilities of Trustee11.Rights duties and liabilities of Beneficiary.12.Removal of Trustee.13.Extinction of Trust.


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C. Specific Relief:1. Definition, Nature and Scope of Specific Relief.2. Modes of Specific Relief.3. Recovering Possession of Property-

a) Recovery of Specific immovable properly.

b) Recovery of Specific movable property.4. Specific performance of contract.5. Rectification of instruments.6. Rescission of Contracts.7. Cancellation of instruments/deeds.8. Declaration / Declaratory Suits.9. Injunctions-

a) Temporaryb) Perpetualc) Mandatory

Acts & Books Recommended:1. Trust Act, 18822. Specific Relief Act- 1877 as amended upto date.3. Sahwkat Mahmud: The Specific Relief Act. 6thEdition. PLD.4. MvRx kvgmyi ingvb: BKzBwU I Uv AvBb|5. B .M. Gandhi: Equity, Trust and Specific Relief, 3rdEdition, Eastern Book Company,

Licknow6. D.D Basu: Equity, Trust & Specific Relief, 6 thEdition, 1996, Kamal Law House,

Calcutta.

7. AavcK AvjZvd nvmb: BKzwU I Uv AvBb|8. H.C. Johar: Mukharjees Community o Indian Trust Act- Kamal Law House,

Calcutta, 2nd

Edition, 1999.9. Aqil Ahmed: A Text Book of Equity (Equity, Trust and Specific Relief), Central Law

Agency, Alahabad- 2.

6. Law-1202: Constitutional Law

Fundamental concept of Constitution:

Definition of constitutional law, sources of constitution, classification of constitution, basicfeatures of written and unwritten constitution, constitution making process, amendment

procedure of constitution, interpretation of constitution.

The USA Constitution1. Background of the USA Constitutional

i) Declaration of Independenceii) Socio-economic outlook of the USA constitutional farmers

2. Features of the USA Constitution(i) Federal Form of Government(ii) Separation of powers(iii) Judicial Review(iv) Written Character Constitutional Conventions(v) Rigidity

(vi) Supremacy of the Constitution


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(vii) Bill of Rights(viii) Division of Powers(ix) Popular Sovereignty(x) Republicanism(xi) Presidential

(xii) Dual Citizenship.3. The Doctrine of separation of ponders and the principle of Checks and Balance.4. The Executive

i) The president of the USAii) Election procedure of the USA Presidentiii) Powers and functions of the USA President.iv) Relationship between the President and the Cabinet.v) Comparison between the powers and function of the President of the USA

and the Crown of the UK.

5. The Legislature: The Congress

(i) The House of Representatives(ii) Election of the Members of the House of Representatives(iii) Powers and functions of the House of Representatives(iv) The Senate(v) Election of the members of the Senate(vi) Powers and functions of the Senate

6. The Judiciary

(i) Problems in studying American Courts(ii) Federal structure of US courts(iii) Necessity of federal court structure(iv) Law to be applied in case of federal jurisdiction of US courts(v) Federal jurisdiction of US courts(vi) Structure of the USA federal courts(vii) Composition of the court(viii) Courts of appeal(ix) Composition of the court(x) Function of the courts(xi) Appointment of the judges(xii) Supreme Court of USA(xiii) Composition of the court(xiv) Working of the court(xv) Jurisdiction of the court(xvi) Original jurisdiction(xvii) Appellate jurisdiction(xviii) Review jurisdiction(xix) Session of the court(xx) Appointment of the judges(xxi) State Courts in USA(xxii) Justices of the peace(xxiii) Municipal Courts(xxiv) County courts(xxv) Appellate court(xxvi) Supreme court of the state(xxvii)Appointment of judges in state court


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UK Constitution1. Introduction to the Nature of the Constitution of the United Kingdom2. History of the British Constitution3. Characteristics of the Constitution of the United Kingdom

4. Sources of the Constitution5. Constitutional conventions6. Separation of powers7. Parliamentary Supremacy8. The Rule of Law9. The European Community and the Union and the British constitution10.The UK Parliament11.Parliamentary privileges12.The Cabinet and the Prime Minister13.Ministerial responsibility14.The British Crown

15.Judiciary in the United Kingdom Civil Courts in UK16.Criminal Courts in UK.

Books Recommended:

1. Constitutional law of Bangladesh- Mahmudul Islam: Mullick Brothers,Dhaka, 2002

2. Modern Constitutions- K.C. Wheare, Oxford University Press, Dhaka,1975.

3. Select Constitutions- Anup chanp kapur, S. Chaorud & company Lte,Ramagar, New Dhali, 15th, 2001.

4. Bangladesh Constitution Trends and issues- Justice Mustafa Kamal, Dhaka

University Publications Bureau- 2001.5. The Constitution of the peoples Republic of Bangladesh- Justice LatifurRahman, Mullick Brothers, Dhaka, 2004.

6. Rights of the citizen under the Constitution and law- F.K.M.A. Munim,The Bangladesh institute of Law and International Affairs, DACCA- 1975.

7. Constitutional Devolvement in Bangaldesh- Dilara Chowdhury, TheUniversity Press Limited, Dhaka- 1000, 1995.

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9. Constitution of the United State of America- M.A. Malik, P.L.OPublishers, 35 Nabha Road, Lahore, Pakistan, 1995.

10.The General principles of Constitutional law in the United State ofAmerica- Thomos M. Cooley, Hindustan Law Book Company, Calcutta,India, 14thedition, 1994.

11.Malaysia Constitution- Abdul Aziz Bari, The Dther Press, Kualalumpur,2003.

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13.Constitutional Remedies and Writs- Durga Das Basu, Kanal Law HouseCalcutta, 2

ndedition, 1999.

14.Bangladesh: Constitutional Quest for Autonomy- Moudud Ahmed,University Press Ltd: Dhaka, Bangladesh.


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Bangladesh ConstitutionHistorical Background of Bangladesh ConstitutionIndian Administration Act-1919, Indian Administration Act-1935, Indian Independence Act-

1947, Delaying process of Pakistan Constitution 1949-56, 1962, Sixth point formula, 1970Election, Proclamation of Independence in 1971, Constitutional assembly and introducing of

Bangladesh constitution.

Preamble, Basic Structures of Bangladesh Constitution and the Eight Amendment Case;Supremacy of the Constitution; Fundamental Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Rights,Enforceability of Fundamental Rights, The Executive, Election, Power and Immunity of

President, Impeachment of the President. Election of Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministersand their powers. Local Government; The Legislature; The Judiciary; Independence of the

Judiciary and the Masdar Hossain Case Supreme Court and other courts, Appointment of

judges, Tenures, Supervisory Power, Judicial Review Power, Advisory Power, Ombudsman,

Election Commission, Public Service Commission; Amendment of the Constitution; TheAmendments of the Constitution.

Books Recommended:1. Constitution of The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh2. M. Islam: Constitutional Law of Bangladesh3. Barrister Maudud Ahmad: Quest Of Autonomy (UPL publication)4. Barrister Maudud Ahmad: Era Of Sheikh Mujib (UPL publication)5. Justice Mustafa Kamal: Bangladesh Constitution Trends and Issues6. Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh Perspective-A

Comparative Study of Problems in Bangladesh; Yusuf Publications, 1998.

7. Law-1203: Fiscal Laws of Bangladesh

Laws of Income Tax as amended up to date: Definitions- tax, income tax, income, assessee,

income year, assessment year. Residential status of Assessees and their liabilities.Classification of taxes- Direct tax, Indirect tax, Tax rate, Canons of taxation, Tax system of

Bangladesh. Classification of Income- Assessable, Non-assessable, Tax credit, Tax free,

Allowable deductions. Different heads of income- Salary, Securities, House property,

Agriculture, Business & Profession, Capital gains, Others. Determination of total income andtaxable income. Assessment & Collection- Modes of assessment. Income tax Authorities-

Administrative & Judicial. Appeal. Revision. Offences, penalties & recoveries. Exemption

and Concessions- Tax-holiday, Depreciation, Set-off and carry forward of losses. TaxEvasion &Tax avoidance. Provident Funds. Advance payment proceedings. Reassessment.

Assessment of individuals, Firms and Company. Law of Gift tax (as amended up to date) -Definition, Essentials and valuation of gift, Exemptions and Assessment of gift tax. Estateduty. Law of Wealth tax (as amended up to date) - Definition, Determination of net wealth

and valuation of assets, Exemptions, Assessment. Value Added Tax (VAT)- Definition,

History of introducing VAT in Bangladesh, Importance of VAT.

Acts and Books Recommended:

1. Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 and Finance Act.2. Gift Tax Act, 1990 (as amended upto date).3. Estate Duty Act, 1950 (as amended upto date).4. Wealth Tax Act, 1963 (as amended upto date).5. Value Added Tax Act, 1991.6. The Customs Act, 1969.


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7. M. Nurunnabi: A Commentary on Income Tax Laws (Published by Mrs. Gulshan Ara,Mahanagar Printing and Packaging Press, Rajshahi, 1

sted. 2001).

8. Dr. Monjur Morshed Mahmud, Dr. Kanchan Kumar Purohit And Dr. Milan KumarBhattacharjee: Income Tax. Padma Prokashani, 5

thed. 2007.

9. M. A. Baree: Law and Practice of Bangladesh Income Tax (Daisy Publisher, Dhaka,

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ed. 2006).10.M. A. Baree: Value Added Tax (VAT) in Bangladesh (Daisy Publisher, Dhaka, 1sted.2006).

11.Tax Journals: Bangladesh Tax Decisions: Taxation: ITR

8. Law-1204: Commercial Law

Company law:

History, nature, formation and constitution of companies, Types of companies, prospectus,

role of registrar of companies, Memorandum and Articles of association, liabilities ofcompany and directors for ultra vires acts. Directors and Managing Director appointment,

dismissal, disqualification, duties ,powers and limitation. Shares and debentures, registration,

winding up of company.

Sale of Goods Act

Agents and principle, Rights and liability of an agent and principle in sale of goods, Impliedcondition and warranties, doctrine of caveat emptor, transfer of ownership, provision of

auction sale, remedies on delay of delivery of goods. Rights and duties of seller and buyer.

Negotiable Instruments

Characteristics of negotiable instrument, Promissory notes, bill of exchange, cheque.Dishonour and discharge of negotiable instruments. Banker and customer , crossing of chque.Refusal of Cheque.

Law of insuranceFundamental principles of insurance, life insurance , kinds ,assignment nomination , fire

insurance- kinds and assignments , Marine insurance-subject matter , maritime perils ,

warranties in a contract of marine insurance .

Law of Partnership

Definition, formation of partnership, rights, duties and liabilities of partners, dissolution ofpartnership firm.

Law of Carriage of GoodsCarriage of goods by land duties and rights of common carrier , duties and liabilities of

railway administration .Carriage of goods by sea- carter party , bill of lading .

Law of ArbitrationArbitration agreement Arbitral tribunal .Arbitrator-appointment, jurisdiction, dismissal

arbitration proceedings.

Acts & Books Recommended:1. The companies Act 19942. The Insurance Act- 19383. The Arbitration Act 2001

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5. Mercantile Law M. C Kuchhal , Bikash Publishing House Pvt. Ltd India 20046. Commercial Law including Company Law and Industrial Law . Arun Kumar Shen ,

Jitendra Kumar Mitro. The World Press Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata . 26 thedition 2006.

7. The Sales of Goods Act 19308. Railways Act-1890

9. Carriage by sea Act-1934.

9. Law-1205: Islamic Law of Transaction & Banking

Concept of transaction in Islam (muamalat) Contract (Akd), Principle of permissibility,Tazirsir, freedom of contract, uncertainty (garar), classification of garar,

Future Contract

Specification of contract, registration of contracts, delivery of goods

Bai - sale of goods

Subject matter of sales, sale of unseen, object must be deliverable, sale prior taking

possession, debt clearance sale, deferred sale, sale at market price, profit and gambling bai

mal Azam Transaction with non Muslim countries. Doctrine of Azzam and Aabd al BasitFuture market

Risk strategies of future market, security exchange market in Islam.

Islamic Banking. Mudaraba, Musharaka, Istishna, Bai Murabaha, Bai Muazzal, Bai salam,Ijara (Hire Purchase), HPSM mechanism, direct investment of Islamic Bank. Karze Hasana-

Its rules.

Books Recommended:1. Dr. S.E Rayner: The Theory of Contract In Islamic Law, (Graham and Trotmen,

London / Dordricht /Boston, 1stEdition, 1991).

2. Abdullah Alwi Hazi Hassan: Sales and Contracts in Early Islamic Commercial Law,

(Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad, 1st

Edition, 1994).3. Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi: Partnarship and Profit-Sharing in Islamic Law,

(Islamic Foundation, Reprint, 1987).4. Prof. Dr. Ala Eddin Khaofa: Transactions in Islamic Law, (A.S. Noordeen, Text Pub.

1997 and Rep. January, 2000).

5. Afzul-ur-Rahman M. A.: Economic Portriues of Islam, (Islamic Publications ltd. Pak)2ndEd. April 1980).

6. Text Book On Islamic Banking: Chief Editor- M. Kabir Hassan, Ph.D. IslamicEconomics Research Bureau, Dhaka, 1

sted. June 2003.

10. Law-2301: Transfer of Property & Registration

Transfer of Property:

Property and its classification, Notice, General rules governing the transfer of movable and

immovable properties. Rule against perpetuity, Sale of immovable properties, Doctrine oflispendence and part performance, Mortgage, Doctrine of Marshalling, Contribution, Election

subrogation and Foreclosure. Lease, Exchange, gift and transfer of actionable claims.

Registration:Documents Requiring Compulsory registration-

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1. Registration Act-1908 as amended up to date (Advocate Shahin, Dhaka Law BookHouse.

2. Transfer of Property Act-1882 as amended up to date (Ministry of Law & Justice).3. D. F. Mullah- Transfer of Property Act (Publisher- R.H. Khan, P.M. Bakshi, 1933)4. Dr. M. Nurul Hoque,mw nvi AvBb I AvjvPbv- 3rdEdition.

5. Sardar Mohammad Iqbal Khan, The Transfer of Property Act, 10th

Edition.6. Kamer uddin bin Abbas, The Registration Act.

11. Law-2302: Land Laws of Bangladesh

Historical Background to understand land deed (kabala) and Khatian

Permanent settlementChakran & Nonkar tenants, zaminders, different types of talukders, different types of Rayat,

badshai and non badshai lakhiraj, doctrine of Alluvion and delluvion , rights of jalmahal,record of rights Khatian (C.S, R.S, P.S and B.S Record)

SAT (State Acquisition And Tenancy Act 1950)Acquisition of the interest of certain receivers, acquisition of occupancy Rayat, record of

rights, assessment and payment of compensation, state acquisition rules- 1951, waqf, pre-

emption, tenant rules 1954. Restriction of alienation of lands by aboriginals, correction ofmistake in khatian, lands Reform ordinance-1984

Non Agricultural Tenancy Act- 1949

Adverse possession of 12 years, Non agricultural tenant, under tenant, Pre-emption,Improvement.

Act & Books Recommended:1. DR. Lutful Kabir: Land Laws in Pakistan Vol-1-1V,Law House, Mrs L.N. Chowdury

32/F, Azimpur estate, Dhaka.

2. Bhomi Ain O Alochona. D. Nurul Hoque. Ain Grontho Prokashoni. Dhaka May 1991.3. Law on Khatians. Md. Abdul Maleq. Published by Nahar Rozi. Chittagong 1996, 1 st

Edition.

4. Bhomi Ain, Sri Dinesh Chandra Devnath. Kamrul Book House, Bangladesh, Dhaka,8th Edition, 2006.

5. Bnagladesher Bhomi Ain. Principal Altaf Hossain,. City Law Books, Dhaka- 1205.6. DLR publication: SAT ACT.

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Law-2303: International Law

International Law, its foundations, Concepts, Nature and Sources. Relation between

International Law and Municipal Law, Doctrine of Incorporation, International personality,

statehood, recognition, State and Government Succession State Responsibility; Modes of

Acqisition and Loss of State Territory. The Law of Sea, Diplomatic Envoys and Consuls,Extradition, Asylum, International Treaty, Nationality, Statelessness, Protected and

Protectorate State. Trust Territory, Federation, Confederation and Dominion; War, Concepts

and Effects, War Prisoners, Neutrality, Status of the Neutral State; Disarmament.

Treaties, Concept of sovereignty, Peaceful settlement of international disputes.

It also includes basic principles of international Law, Condition and progressive developmentof International Law.


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Books Recommended:1. Public International Law: Mahesh Prashad Tandon and Rajesh Tandon;

Allahabad Law Agency Faridabad (Haryana) 14th

edn 2000

2. International Law and Human Rights: Dr. S.K Kapoor; Central Law

Agency, Allahabad, India, 12

th

edn; 20033. International Law; Barrister Harun ur Rashid; Anupam Gyan Bhander,Dhaka, 3

rdedn, 2004

4. Introduction to International Law: J.G Starke; Aditya Books Private Ltd,New Delhi, India; 10th edition, 1994

5. International Law: G.I. Tunkin, Progress Publishers, Moscow, 1978.6. International Law: M.N. Shaw, G.B, 1991, 3rdedition.7. A Modern Introduction to International Law: Michael Aketurst, Harper-

Collins, 1991, 6th

edition.

8. International Law: Carter Trimble, Little, Brown & Co., 1995, 2ndedition.9. Problems & Process: International Law and How We Use it, Oxford, 1994.

10.The International Legal System: G.A. Brennan, Butterworths, 1972.

13. Law-2304: Ethics in Legal Profession

Ethics: Origin, Development, Definition, Meaning, Elements; Ethics and Morality;Morality- Its meaning, elements and moral values; Islam, ethics and morality; The moral and

ethical philosophy of Islam;Islamic concept of Justice and Judiciary; Judicial administrationof Islam.

Legal Profession: Legal ethicsand professional conduct; Integrity, duties to the client, tothe public, to the lawyer and to the Court; Professional etiquette and manner;Professionalism.

Books Recommended:1. Te Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order and Rules 1972 (Canons of

Professional Conduct and Etiquette). As amended up-to date.

2. Frederick B. Wickwire, Q.C., The Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct Handbook(This Handbook deals with Code of Conduct to be followed by the members of theNova Scotia Barristers Society in Canada and in the preparation of this Handbook, a

recent Canadian text and professional legal conduct by Professor Beverley G. Smith

was used. The name of the text is Professional Conduct for Canadian Lawyers.3. The Code of Conduct of the Bar of England and Wales- (The entire materials of the

Code of Conduct will be available from the internet.

4. Dr. Khalifa Abdul Hakim: Islamic Ideology (Islami Bhabdhara).5. Muhammad Abdur Rahim:Bmjvgi bxwZ `kb|6. Mishkat sharif- Etiquette Chapter.

14. Law-2305: Labor and Industrial Law

1. Condition of employment: Classification of workers: leave and holidays: stoppage ofwork; Retrenchment, Discharge; Dismissal, Termination, Eviction, Grievance,

Procedure, Child labor, Female workers, Penalties.

2. Trade union and its history. Rights and Privileges of trade union and CollectiveBargaining Agent, strike and lock out,. Conciliation and Mediation, Arbitration,

Labor Court, Award. Labor Court and Labor Appellate Tribunal.


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3. Administration Director of Labor, Chief Inspector, Inspector, Certifying Surgeon,Health, hygiene, safety and welfare- working hour, Leave and holidays.

4. Workman and compensation-Employers liability for compensation, Amount ofcompensation, method of calculation, wages, Distribution of compensation, Notice

and claim. Reports of fatal accidents. Medical examination Damages in case of

Contracting,. Insolvency of employer.5. Wages, periods of payment of wages, deduction. Deduction of wages for absencefrom duty. Deduction of damage of loss

Acts & Books Recommended:

1. The Bangladesh Labor Code 2006. Md Abdul Halim and Masum Saifur Rahman CCBFoundation Green Road. Dhaka. First Edition February 2007.

2. Bangladesh Labor and Industrial Law. M.A.A. Khan. National Law book House.Dhaka. First Edition March 2005

3. Commercial Law and Industrial Law .Arun Kumar Shen and Jitendra Kumar Mitro.The World Press Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata 25thEdition 2006

4. Labor Code. DLR 3 + 6

4th

Semester

15. Law 2401: The Law of Crimes (Substantive)

Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860)

1. Crime, Criminal Law, Essential elements of Crime- Mens-rea, Common intention,Common object.

2. Definitions, Punishments- Its objects & limitation.

3. General Exception from Criminal liabilities.4. Joint liabilities- Abetment, Criminal conspiracy.

5. Criminal offences against the State- Waging war, Sedition.

6. Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force.7. Offences against the Public Tranquility- Unlawful assembly, Rioting, Affray.

8. Offences by or relating to public servants.

9. Offences relating to Elections.10. Contempts of the lawful authority of public servants.

11. Offences relating to coin and Government stamps.

12. Offences relating to weights and measures.

13. Offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals.14. Offences relating to religion.

15. Offences affecting human body-Culpable homicide, Murder, Miscarriage, Injuries to

unborn children, Exposure of infants, Concealment of birth, Hurt, Wrongful restraint andwrongful confinement, Criminal force and assault, Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and

forced labour, Sexual offences.

16. Offences against property-Theft, Extortion, Robbery, Dacoity, Criminal misappropriationof property, Criminal breach of trust, Receiving of stolen property, Cheating, Fraudulent

deeds and disposition of property, Mischief, Criminal Trespass, Loss of property of Banking

Company.

17. Offences relating to documents and to trade or property marks- Forgery, Currency- notesand bank notes.

18. Criminal breach of contracts of service.

19. Offences relating to marriage- Cohabitation, Adultery.


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20. Offences of public nature-Defamation, Criminal intimidation, insult, prejudicial act &

annoyance.21. Attempt to commit offences.

Repression Against Women and Children Act, 2000 (Act VIII of 2000).

22. Scope and Nature of the Act; Definition; Offences under this Act; Composition,Jurisdiction and Powers of the Tribunal; Trial procedure; Offences triable by the Tribunal;

Framing of charge; Examination of witnesses; Judgment; Appeal.

The Arms Act, 1878 (Act XI of 1978)

23. Scope and Nature of the Act; Interpretation clause; Manufacture, Conversion and Sale;

Import, Export and Transport; Going Armed and Possessing Arms, etc.; Licences; Penalties;

Miscellaneous.

Acts & Books Recommended:

1. Penal Code, 1860 Latest amendment.

2. Dr. L. Kabir- Lectures on Pakistan Penal Code with Leading Cases- Law HousePublication, Dhaka

3. Zahurul Islam Md.: The Penal Code (Bangladesh Law Book Company, 1sted.

2005).

4. The Nari-O- Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain- 2000 (As amended in 2003) (1sted.

MLR, 2006).5. The Arms Act, 1878 as amended upto date.

6. Ratanlal & Dhirajlal: The Indian Penal Code (. Wadhwa & Company, Nagpur. 28th

Edition. 1999).7. Richard Quinney: Criminology (Little, Brown& Company, Boston Toronto).

8. John Hagan: Modern Crime and Criminology (McGraw-Hill Book Company,

International ed. 1987).9. Principal Md. Altaf Hossain: Penal Code, 6

thEdition, 2006 (City Law Book House,

Dhaka)

16. Law-2402: Law of Evidence & Limitation

Law of Evidence:Definition; Nature & Scope; Functions; Classification; Interpretation Clause, Presumption of

Facts; Relevancy of Facts; Facts in Issue; Relevant facts; Admission; Confession; Dying

declaration; Opinion of third person when relevant; Character when relevant; Facts whichneed not be proved; Accomplice; Judicial Notice; Oral Evidence; Documentary Evidence;

Circumstantial Evidence; Proof of Documents; Judgment when relevant; Public Document;

Private Documents; Presumption as to documents; Of the exclusion of Oral by DocumentaryEvidence; Facts which need not be proved; Opinion as to Usages and on Relationship;

Burden of Proof; Estoppels; Competence of Witness; Number of Witnesses; Examination of

Witness; Re-examination; Cross Examination; Leading question; Hostile Witness; Refreshingof memory; Power of the Court to put questions or order of production of documents;

Improper Admission and Rejection of Evidence.

Books Recommended:

1. Justice M. Munir: The Law of Evidence, Universal Law Publishing Co. Ltd, Delhi,2004.

2. The Evidence Act, 1872. (Act 1 of 1872).


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3. Dr. Rofiqur Rahaman: Law of Evidence [Nuruzzaman Chowdhury, Santinagar,Dhaka, 1993.

4. Prabhas C Sarker & Sudipto Sarker: Sarkar on Evidence, Standard law House, Delhi.India, 1992.

5. Noshirvan H Jhabvala, The Indian Evidence Act [Parimal J Shah, Mumbai, India,

2007]6. Prof. Dr. Anwarullah: Principles of Evidence in Islamic Law. A.S. Noordeen, 1999.7. Dr. Mahmud Saedon Awang Othman, Islamic Evidence, Open Press (M) SDN. BHD,

2003.

8. Vepa P. Sarathi: Law of Evidence [Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, India, Edn-2003.

9. Zahirul Hoq: Law on Evidence [Bangladesh Law Book Company, Banglabazar,Dhaka, 2ndEdition, 2002.

Limitation:Nature, Scope and Object; Definitions and Applicability; Definitions and Applicability;

Exhaustiveness of the Law; Prescription; Laches and Limitation; Limitation of Suits andApplications; Limitation in Criminal Proceedings; Extension of Time; Legal Disability;

Doctrine of Condonation of delay; Appeals and Computation of period of Limitation;

Extension of Time, Mistake of Facts and Law; Fraud; Acknowledgement; Easement; Adverse

Possession;

Limitation of suits, Appeals and applications, Computation of period of Limitation. Effect of

fraud and acknowledgement on limitation, acquisition of ownership by possession.


1. Specific Relief Act-1877 (as amended up-to-date)

2. Limitation Act-1908 (as amended up-to-date-) A. Jalil Sikdar, 2004.3. Hassan Jamil: Law of Limitation (Bengali), Mukta Law Book House, Dhaka.

17. Law-2403: Code of Criminal Procedure

Definitions, Constitution of Criminal Courts, Their jurisdiction & Powers according to The

Code of Criminal Procedure (amendment) 2007, Different types of magistrates, executive

magistrate, judicial magistrate.Aid and information to the Magistrate, Police & persons making arrests.

Arrest generally, arrest without warrant.

Process to compel appearance and produce; Summons, warrant of arrest, proclamation,

attachment, search warrant and other rules regarding processes.Security for keeping peace and good behavior

Prevention of offences, unlawful assembly, investigation and inquiry.

Complaint, charge framings, trial of summons, cases, warrant cases and sessions cases,Summary trials, Cognizance of an offence, Irregular proceedings, complaints to Magistrates,

nature of habeas corpus

Laws on bailDisputes as to immovable property e.t.c

Judgment: Acquittal, suspension, Remission, computation of sentences, Consideration of

previous acquittal, and conviction. QuashmentAppeals, Review, Reference and Revision.

Transfer of Criminal cases.


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1. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Upto date Govt publication)2. Zahurul Haq: Code of Criminal Procedure( Published by Bangladesh Law Book Company-

1980)

3. Shawkat Mahmud: Code of Criminal Procedure

4. M.M.H. Nizami: Code of Criminal Procedure5. L. Kabir: Criminal Procedure Code

6. Sarkar P.C: Code of Criminal Procedure7. Zahirul Islam: Code of Criminal Procedure (Published by Bangladesh Law Book

Company, 2005.

8. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 Act No V of 1898 (as amendment upto October

2007) Published by the Supreme court of Bangladesh.9. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 by justice M.A. Wahab, Kamrul Book House,

Bangla Bazaar, Dhaka.

18. Law-2404: CPC & PDR

Code of Civil Procedure:Composition of civil courts, Suits on general, Jurisdiction of the courts, stay of suits, Res-

judicata, Joinder of parties, transfer of suits, Suits by and against government. Inherent power

of the courts, Framing of suits, parties to suit, Joinder of cause of action, Institution of suits,

Summons and service, pleadings-Amendment of plaint, Written statement and Set-off

Consequence of non appearance, Framing of issues-Judgments and decrec, procedure inexecution, Attachment and sale-Questions determinable by the executing Court, withdrawal,

Adjustment and abatement of suits, Injunction, Appeal, Reference, Review and Revision.This course includes different procedural modes of Filling a suit in Civil Court.

Public Demand Recovery ActFiling, Notice, Service and effect of certificates and hearing of objection thereof. Executing

of certificates, Attachment-Sale, setting aside, sale disposal of sale proceeds, arrest, Detention

and Release, reference to civil Court supplementary provisions.

Books Recommended:

1. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (as amended up to date)2. Code of Civil Procedure, D.F Mulla, Eastern Law House Ltd, Calcutta.3. Ghosh: Introduction to the Civil Procedure4. D.F Mulla: Students Hand Book of Civil Procedure.5. M. E. Sarkar: The Code of Civil Procedure.6. Shawkat Mahmud: The Code of Civil Procedure7. Civil Procedure Code- Moniruzzaman, Shams Pub. 20068. The Public Demand Recovery Act 1913/ Ministry of Law & Justice.

19. Law-2405: Professional Practice & Moot Court, Legal Drafting & Legal

Literacy.


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Legal drafting:Definition of drafting, its importance, kind of drafting, principle of drafting, usefulness of

drafting, procedural matters of civil litigation and criminal litigation in administration of

justice. It includes FIR, plaint, written statement, report, filing of a case, different types ofpetition- compromise petition, petition of complaint. Motion, contract, wills, process manual.

Mock trial:Trial and Advocacy- how to appear before the court as an advocate, addressing, body

language, submission of a statement, and further statement, examination and cross

examination, examination in chief, submission of exhibiting documents before court andcourt visit, trial and pre-trial stage of suits, case studies.

Acts & Books Recommended:1. The Bangladesh Legal Parishioners & Bangladesh Bar Council Order and

Rules 1972 (Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette).2. Raynee: How to write pleadings3. Schedule module in C.P.C and Cr. P. C.4. Bashudev Ganguly: Zerar kola koushal5. Karim Khan M.A. Dr.- Legal Drafting, Principle and Process-2004, Isamoti

Publishers.

6. A Research Hand Book on M. Phil & Ph. D. Fellows- Prof. Dr. ZainulAbedin

7. Research Methodology- Kautilla.8. Art of Conveyancing & Pleading/Monoher & Prakash, 2nd, National Law

Book House, Lucknow- 2004.9. Civil Drafting & Practice: Siddiqur Rahman Mian, New Warsi Book

Corporation, 2005.

Legal Literacy:Origin, Development, Importance, Methodology, Methods, Articles, Bibliography, CaseLaws, Case Studies, Latin & English Terms, Comparative Studies etc.

Books Recommended:1. Justice YV Chandrachud: The Law Lexicon (Wadhwa and Company, 2006)2. A.N Saha: Legal and Commercial Dictionary,(Eastern Law House Private Ltd. 2002).3. K.J. Aiyar: Judicial Dictionary, 13thEdition,4. Bryan A. Garner: Blacks Law Dictionary 7thEdition,5. Bipul Ranjan Nath: Law Words and Phrase (Dawn Ohidur Rahman Book Society

2003).

6. Oxford Dictionary of Law: Martin Oxford University Press.7. Law Dictionary: Saiful Alam, Global Education Service, Dhaka.8. English Grammar & Composition: Wren & Martin, S. Chand & Com. Ltd, New

Delhi.9. Handbook of Legal Terms & Phrases (Judicially Defined)- Md. Ilyas Khan.- Lee Law

Publications, Karachi, 1968.

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