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What is one of the primary objectives of the Legal Method course?
What is one of the primary objectives of the Legal Method course?
Which of the following classifications of law is NOT mentioned in the course content?
Which of the following classifications of law is NOT mentioned in the course content?
Which module would you find information about the hierarchy of courts in India?
Which module would you find information about the hierarchy of courts in India?
What does the principle of natural justice refer to in the context of the Indian legal system?
What does the principle of natural justice refer to in the context of the Indian legal system?
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Which type of research involves the application of established legal doctrines?
Which type of research involves the application of established legal doctrines?
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Which of the following is considered a source of law?
Which of the following is considered a source of law?
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What is a salient feature of the Constitution mentioned in the course content?
What is a salient feature of the Constitution mentioned in the course content?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of legal institutions in India?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of legal institutions in India?
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What is law?
What is law?
Law is a set of rules and regulations that govern human behavior in society.
What is public law?
What is public law?
Laws related to the relationship between individuals and the state, covering areas like criminal justice, taxation, and public administration.
What is private law?
What is private law?
Laws that govern relationships between individuals, including contracts, property, and family law.
What is substantive law?
What is substantive law?
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What is procedural law?
What is procedural law?
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What is municipal law?
What is municipal law?
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What is international law?
What is international law?
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What is criminal law?
What is criminal law?
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Study Notes
Course Title and Code
- Course Title: Legal Method
- Course Code: BAL-105
Course Objective
- Distinguish between major kinds of law, legal systems, and institutions
- Understand the structure of legal institutions and the hierarchy of courts in India
- Identify protocols, procedures, and methods for research
- Understand issues related to legal methodology and debates on the nature of law
Module I: Introduction of Legal Method
- Meaning and Definition of Law
- Functions of Law
- Classification of Laws:
- Public and Private Law
- Substantive and Procedural Law
- Municipal and International Law
- Civil Law and Criminal Law
- Law, Justice, and Morality
Module II: Sources of Law
- Custom
- Precedent
- Legislation
Module III: Basic Concepts of Indian Legal System
- Common Law Foundations
- Constitution - basic law, salient features
- Rule of Law - Separation of Powers, Principle of Natural Justice, and Rule of Equity
- Judicial System in India
- Hierarchy of Courts
- Jurisdiction of the Courts
Module IV: Legal Writing and Research
- Legal Materials: Statutes, Reports, Journals, Manuals, Bill, Act, Ordinance, By-laws
- Case Analysis and Preparation of Briefs
- Kinds of Legal Research:
- Doctrinal Research
- Non-Doctrinal Research
- Techniques of Legal Research
- Citations and Bibliography
Course Outcomes
- CO1: Elementary understanding of debates around the nature of law
- CO2: Ability to distinguish between major kinds of law, legal systems, and institutions
- CO3: Knowledge of legal institutions' structure and the hierarchy of courts in India
Course Credits and Lectures
- Credit Units: 5
- Number of Lectures: 75
- L: 4
- T: 1
- P: 0
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Test your knowledge on the foundational concepts of Legal Method, focusing on the definition, classification, and sources of law. Explore key elements of the Indian legal system, including the constitution and the rule of law. This quiz will challenge your understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of law.
