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(Established under the Presidency University Act, 2013 of the Karnataka Act 41 of 2013) ACA-2 COURSE HAND OUT SCHOOL: LAW DEPT: School of Law DATE OF ISSUE: 19th August 2024 NAME OF THE PROGRAM: BA LL. B (Hons.) /BBA LL. B (Hons.)/...

(Established under the Presidency University Act, 2013 of the Karnataka Act 41 of 2013) ACA-2 COURSE HAND OUT SCHOOL: LAW DEPT: School of Law DATE OF ISSUE: 19th August 2024 NAME OF THE PROGRAM: BA LL. B (Hons.) /BBA LL. B (Hons.)/ B.COM LL. B (Hons.) P.R.C. APPROVAL REF.: PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BBL/2020-25, PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BAL/2020-25, PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BCL/2020- 25 SEMESTER/YEAR: IX Sem / 5th Year COURSE TITLE & CODE: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance & LAW201 COURSE CREDIT STRUCTURE: 3-1-0-4 CONTACT HOURS: 60 Hours COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Priyanka Mangaraj PROGRAM OUTCOMES: PO-1 Ability to apply the fundamental concept of Humanities, Commerce and Management to legal problems PO-2 Ability to develop critical thinking skill PO-3 Ability to identify, analyze and solve legal problem with professional ethics and integrity PO-4 Ability to conduct dispute resolution with professional ethics and integrity PO-5 Ability to draft professional legal writing along with effective oral communication PO-6 Ability to apply legal theory to factual settings PO- 7 Ability to apply legal theory to engage in legal argumentation PO-8 Ability to conduct independent legal research specific to the case PO- 9 Ability to conduct client services with necessary usage of technological tools PO-10 Recognition of the need for engaging in lifelong learning PO-11 Exhibit social responsibility adhering to ethical and moral values PO -12 Ability to adapt knowledge of contemporary issues PO- 13 Ability to function in multidisciplinary team 1. COURSE PREREQUISITES:  Basic understanding of legal documents and legal terminologies 2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course illustrates the general principles of drafting and conveyancing and use effective writing techniques to draft different types of legal documents. It covers methods to draft different types of Deeds including deeds of sale of land, mortgage deeds, license deeds, lease deeds, assignment deeds, trust deeds, partnership deeds and power of attorney deeds. The course also provides insights into drafting of petitions required for bail and execution of decree. Finally, this course also delves into the area of public interest litigation 3. COURSE OUTCOMES: On successful completion of the course the students shall be able to: CO1. Understand the principles of drafting, pleading and conveyancing as per civil and criminal procedure code. CO2. Imbibe the principles of legal drafting, write with clarity and precision, eliminate ambiguity, edit, and simplify complex thoughts and ideas. CO3. Apply substantive law to procedural law (stamp duty, registration) to create legal documents. CO4. Prepare Pleadings, Notices and Applications which are in accordance with the legal system in India. CO5. Prepare a writ petition. CO6. Prepare a petition relating to divorce, judicial separation and probate. 3. MAPPING OF C.O. WITH P.O. [H-HIGH, M- MODERATE, L-LOW] C.O.N0. P.O - 02 P.O - 04 P.O.7 P.O.12 CO1 M CO2 L M H L CO3 M H CO4 M H M  CO5 L M L CO6 L M M 4. COURSE CONTENT (SYLLABUS): MODULEI: Fundamental Rules ofPleadings CO1 Knowledge 6 hours 1. Introduction – Fundamental Rules of Pleadings- 2. Plaint Structure – Parties to Suit 3. Written Statement – Appeals 4. Reference- Review and Revision 5. Execution MODULE II: Civil Pleadings CO2 Comprehension 12 hours 1. Appeal and Revision Petition 2. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 3. Petition for Eviction Under the Rent Control Act 4. Application for Temporary Injunction Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 5. Caveat Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 MODULE III: General Principles of Criminal Pleadings CO3 Comprehension 10 hours 1. Application for Maintenance Under Section 144 of the BNSS 2. Application for Anticipatory Bail and Bail – Criminal Miscellaneous Petition 3. Application for Execution of a Decree – Criminal Complaint – Appeal/Complaint, Appeal/Revision in Criminal Cases 4. Special Leave Petition Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India 5. Memorandum of Appeal and Revision MODULE IV: Conveyancing CO4 Comprehension 4 hours 1. Components of a Deed – Forms of Deeds and Notices – Promissory Note- Will and Codicil- Trust Deed- Gift Deed 2. Agreement to Sell- Sale Deed – Indemnity Bond – Lease Deed – General Power of Attorney – Special Power of Attorney 3. Partnership Deed – Deed for Dissolution of Partnership 4. Mortgage Deed 5. Notice to the Tenant 6. Notice Under Section 80 7. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 8. Reply to the Notice. MODULE V: Interest Litigation Petition CO5 Comprehension 5 hours 1. Drafting of Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation Petition under Articles 32 and 226 of Indian Constitution 2. Concurrent Jurisdiction of the High Court and Supreme Court MODULE VI: Other Miscellaneous Pleadings CO6 Application 12 hours Petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Petition for Judicial Separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Draft affidavit for matrimonial pleadings; Petition under section 12 of Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Petition for Grant of Probate in High Court; Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration; Petition for Grant of Succession Certificate 4. DELIVERY PROCEDURE (PEDAGOGY): The teaching method for the course will include lecture and discussion methods. Classroom discussion on all the topics will be primarily through academic writing, case laws supplemented by relevant statutory provisions. Class presentations and Class participation will make lectures more interactive. Course objectives and the evaluation process also motivate the methodology adopted. Major issues, important case laws and essential readings in each module will be circulated to the students before each module begins. Students are expected to read the circulated material and cases before the topic is discussed in the classroom. SELF-LEARNING TOPICS: Sl. Self-Study Topic (will be part of Source No. assessment) 1. Sec 10 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Material will be sent through E- (judicial separation) mail 2. Sec 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (restitution of Material will be sent conjugal rights) through E-mail 3. Sec 12 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Material will be sent (voidable marriages) through E-mail  5. REFERENCE MATERIALS: Textbooks, reference books, any other resources, like webpages. Textbooks: 1. Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 2. Kafaltiya, A B; Textbook on Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Universal Law Publishing 3. Kolatkar, Medha; Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing; LexisNexis 4. Aggarwal, S.P.; Pleading-An Essential Guide; LexisNexis 5. Bindra, N.S.; Pleading and Practice; Universal Publication Reference Books: 1. Mani, Kant; Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Lawmann (2018) 2. Banerjee, B.N.; Criminal Pleadings: Law, Practice and Procedure; Law Book Company (2019) 3. Mogha, P.C.; The Law of Pleadings in India with precedents; Calcutta Eastern Law House (2018) E-resources 1. Introduction to Legal Drafting, David E. Pierce https://www.washburnlaw.edu/profiles/faculty/activity/_fulltext/pierce-david-2008- introductiontolegaldrafting.pdf 2. Legal Pleadings: The law of Pleadings in India with precedents https://www.ebcwebstore.com/drafting 6. GUIDELINES TO STUDENTS: a. Do all the reading assigned for your course. b. Pay attention and participate in the class.  7. COURSE SCHEDULE: Sl. No. ACTIVITY STARTING CONCLUDING TOTAL NUMBER DATE DATE OF PERIODS 01 Overview of the course 19th August 19th August 1 02 Module: 01 Tentative Tentative 16 02 Module: 02 Tentative Tentative 8 03 Mid-Term Tentative Tentative 04 Module:03 Tentative Tentative 5 05 Module:04 Tentative Tentative 6 06 Module:05 Tentative Tentative 13 07 Module:06 Tentative Tentative 6 08 Revision Tentative Tentative 5 8. SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: LESSON TITLE IS THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR TOPICS ARE THE CONTENT YOU DEAL UNDER THE SAID LESSON TITLE FOR THE DAY Session Date Lesson Title Topics Course Delivery Reference Outcome Mode Number 1. Session 1 Fundamental Rules Introduction – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Fundamental Pleadings, Rules of Pleadings Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 2. Session 2 Fundamental Rules Introduction – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Fundamental Pleadings, Rules of Pleadings Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 3. Session 3 Fundamental Rules Plaint Structure – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Parties to Suit Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 4. Session 4 Fundamental Rules Plaint Structure – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Parties to Suit Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 5. Session 5 Fundamental Rules Written Statement CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings – Appeals Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 6. Session 6 Fundamental Rules Written Statement CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings – Appeals Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 7. Session 7 Fundamental Rules Reference- CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Review and Pleadings, Revision Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 8. Session 8 Fundamental Rules Reference- CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Review and Pleadings, Revision Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 9. Session 9 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 10. Session 10 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 11. Session 11 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Pleadings Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing;  Central Law Publications 12. Session 12 Revision 13. Session 13 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; statement – IA – Pleadings, OP – Affidavit – Drafting and Execution Petition Conveyancing; – Memorandum of Central Law Appeal and Publications Revision Petition 14. Session 14 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; statement – IA – Pleadings, OP – Affidavit – Drafting and Execution Petition Conveyancing; – Memorandum of Central Law Appeal and Publications Revision Petition 15. Session 15 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; statement – IA – Pleadings, OP – Affidavit – Drafting and Execution Petition Conveyancing; – Memorandum of Central Law Appeal and Publications Revision Petition 16. Session 16 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Dissolution of Pleadings, Marriage Under Drafting and the Hindu Conveyancing; Marriage Act, Central Law 1955 Publications 17. Session 17 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Dissolution of Pleadings, Marriage Under Drafting and the Hindu Conveyancing; Marriage Act, Central Law 1955 Publications 18. Session 18 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Eviction Under the Pleadings, Rent Control Act Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 19. Session 19 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Eviction Under Pleadings, the Rent Control Drafting and Act Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 20. Session 20 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Temporary Pleadings, Injunction Under Drafting and the Code of Civil Conveyancing; Procedure, 1908 Central Law Publications 21. Session 21 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Temporary Pleadings, Injunction Under Drafting and the Code of Civil Conveyancing; Procedure, 1908 Central Law Publications 22. Session 22 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Temporary Pleadings, Injunction Under Drafting and the Code of Civil Conveyancing; Procedure, 1908 Central Law Publications 23. Session 23 Civil Pleadings Caveat Under the CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Code of Civil Pleadings, Procedure, 1908 Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 24. Session 24 Civil Pleadings Caveat Under the CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Code of Civil Pleadings, Procedure, 1908 Drafting and Conveyancing;  Central Law Publications 25. Session 25 Assessment 26. Session 26 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Maintenance Pleadings, Pleadings Under Section 125 Drafting and of the Code of Conveyancing; Criminal Central Law Procedure, 1973 Publications 27. Session 27 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Maintenance Pleadings, Pleadings Under Section 125 Drafting and of the Code of Conveyancing; Criminal Central Law Procedure, 1973 Publications 28. Session 28 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Anticipatory Bail Pleadings, Pleadings and Bail – Drafting and Criminal Conveyancing; Miscellaneous Central Law Petition Publications 29. Session 29 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Anticipatory Bail Pleadings, Pleadings and Bail – Drafting and Criminal Conveyancing; Miscellaneous Central Law Petition Publications 30. Session 30 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Execution of a Pleadings, Pleadings Decree – Criminal Drafting and Complaint – Conveyancing; Appeal/Complaint, Central Law Appeal/Revision Publications in Criminal Cases 31. Session 31 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Execution of a Pleadings, Pleadings Decree – Criminal Drafting and Complaint – Conveyancing; Appeal/Complaint, Central Law Appeal/Revision Publications in Criminal Cases 32. Session 32 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings, Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and Constitution of Conveyancing; India Central Law Publications 33. Session 33 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings, Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and Constitution of Conveyancing; India Central Law Publications 34. Session 34 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings, Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and Constitution of Conveyancing; India Central Law Publications 35. Session 35 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Appeal and Pleadings, Pleadings Revision Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 36. Session 36 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; of Criminal Appeal and Pleadings, Pleadings Revision Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 37. Session 37 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Appeal and Pleadings, of Criminal Revision Drafting and Pleadings Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 38. Session 38 Revision 39. Session 39 Conveyancing Components of a CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Deed – Forms of Pleadings, Deeds and Notices Drafting and – Promissory Conveyancing; Note- Will and Central Law Codicil- Trust Publications Deed- Gift Deed 40. Session 40 Conveyancing Components of a CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Deed – Forms of Pleadings, Deeds and Notices Drafting and – Promissory Conveyancing; Note- Will and Central Law Codicil- Trust Publications Deed- Gift Deed 41. Session 41 Conveyancing Agreement to Sell- CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Sale Deed – Pleadings, Indemnity Bond –  Lease Deed – Drafting and General Power of Conveyancing; Attorney –Special Central Law Power of Attorney Publications 42. Session 42 Conveyancing Agreement to Sell- CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Sale Deed – Pleadings, Indemnity Bond – Drafting and Lease Deed – Conveyancing; General Power of Central Law Attorney –Special Publications Power of Attorney 43. Session 43 Conveyancing Partnership Deed – CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Deed for Pleadings, Dissolution of Drafting and Partnership Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 44. Session 44 Conveyancing Partnership Deed – CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Deed for Pleadings, Dissolution of Drafting and Partnership Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 45. Session 45 Conveyancing Mortgage Deed CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 46. Session 46 Conveyancing Notice Under CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Section 80 Pleadings, Code of Civil Drafting and Procedure, 1908 Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 47. Session 47 Conveyancing Notice to the CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Tenant Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 48. Session 48 Conveyancing Reply to the CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Notice Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 49. Session 49 Revision 50. Session 50 Interest Litigation Drafting of Writ CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Petition Petition and Public Pleadings, Interest Litigation Drafting and Petition under Conveyancing; Articles 32 and Central Law 226 of Indian Publications Constitution 51. Session 51 Interest Litigation Drafting of Writ CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Petition Petition and Public Pleadings, Interest Litigation Drafting and Petition under Conveyancing; Articles 32 and Central Law 226 of Indian Publications Constitution 52. Session 52 Interest Litigation Concurrent CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Petition Jurisdiction of the Pleadings, High Court and Drafting and Supreme Court Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 53. Session 53 Interest Litigation Concurrent CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Petition Jurisdiction of the Pleadings, High Court and Drafting and Supreme Court Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 54. Session 54 Revision 55. Session 55 Other Miscellaneous Petition for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings Restitution of Pleadings, Conjugal Rights Drafting and under Section 9 of Conveyancing; the Hindu Central Law Marriage Act, Publications 1955 56. Session 56 Other Miscellaneous Petition for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings Judicial Separation Pleadings, under Section 10 Drafting and of the Hindu Conveyancing; Marriage Act Central Law Publications 57. Session 57 Other Miscellaneous Draft affidavit for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings matrimonial Pleadings, pleadings Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 58. Session 58 Other Miscellaneous Petition under CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings section 12 of Pleadings,  Domestic Violence Drafting and Act, 2005 Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 59. Session 59 Other Miscellaneous Petition for Grant of CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings Probate in High Pleadings, Court Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications 60. Session 60 Other Miscellaneous Petition for Grant of CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings Letters of Pleadings, Administration; Drafting and Petition for Grant of Conveyancing; Succession Certificate Central Law Publications 9. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: Topics relevant to “SKILL DEVELOPMENT”: Fundamentals of Pleadings, Civil and Criminal Pleadings, Conveyancing, PIL for Skill Development through Experiential Learning techniques. This is attained through the hands-on problem solving, assignments, practical etc. component. Sl.no Assessment Contents Course Duration marks weightage Venue, type[Include outcome In Hours DATE here assessment Number &TIME method for self- learning component also] 1. Pleading Any Module CO1,2, To be 40 40% 23/8, 30/8, Documents 3, 4, 5, 6 notified 06/9,13/9,20/9, 27/9, 04/10, 11/10, 21/10, 25/10, 01/11, 08/11, 15/11,22/11, 29/11 2. Conveyance CO1,2, To be 40 40% 23/8, 30/8, Any Module 3, 4, 5, 6 notified 06/9,13/9,20/9, Documents 27/9, 04/10, 11/10, 21/10, 25/10, 01/11, 08/11, 15/11,22/11, 29/11  3. Comprehensive Any Module CO1, 2 To be 20 20% 2-12-2024 - Course Viva notified 13-12-2025 10. COURSE CLEARANCE CRITERIA: As per University Regulations. 11. CONTACT TIMINGS IN THE CHAMBER FOR ANY DISCUSSIONS: Students may visit the faculty in University working hours and / with prior appointment. 12. SAMPLE THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS: SL QUESTION MARKS COURSE BLOOM’S LEVEL NO OUTCOME NO. 01 Draft a divorce petition on the ground 10 M CO3 Comprehension of cruelty 02 Draft a writ petition on the violation of 10M CO2 Comprehension environment rules by a MNC. 13. TARGET SET FOR COURSE OUTCOME ATTAINMENT: Sl.no C.O. Course Outcomes Target set for No. attainment in percentage 01 Co1 Understand the principles of drafting, pleading and 60 conveyancing as per civil and criminal procedure code. 02 Co2 Imbibe the principles of legal drafting, write with clarity 70 and precision, eliminate ambiguity, edit, and simplify complex thoughts and ideas. 03 Co3 Apply the substantive law to procedural law (stamp duty, 60 registration) to create legal documents 04 Co4 Prepare Pleadings, Notices and Applications which are in 60 accordance with the legal system in India 05 Co5 Prepare a writ petition 60  06 Co6 Prepare a petition relating to divorce, judicial separation 60 and probate Signature of the course Instructor: Ms. Priyanka Mangaraj This course has been duly verified Approved by the D.A.C. Signature of the Chairperson D.A.C Course Completion Remarks &Self-Assessment. [This has to be filled after the completion of the course ] [Please mention about the course coverage details w.r.t. the schedule prepared and implemented. Any specific suggestions to incorporate in the course content. Any Innovative practices followed and its experience. Any specific suggestions from the students about the content, Delivery, Evaluation etc.] Activity Sl. Scheduled Completion Actual Completion As listed in the course Remarks No. Date Date Schedule Any specific suggestion/Observations on content/coverage/pedagogical methods used etc.: Course Outcome Attainment:  Remarks on Target set for Actual C.O. Sl. C.O. attainment & Course Outcomes attainment in Attainment No. No. Measures to enhance percentage In Percentage the attainment 01 CO1 02 CO2 03 04 05 06 Name and signature of the Course Instructor: D.A.C. observation and approval: