Table of Contents
Introduction
The Legal Studies CUET is a domain-specific test that is used for admission to undergraduate programs in law. The test covers a wide range of topics related to the legal system, including:
- Jurisprudence: The philosophy of law
- Constitutional law: The law of the constitution
- Administrative law: The law of public administration
- Criminal law: The law of crime
- Civil law: The law of private disputes
- Property law: The law of ownership
- Contract law: The law of agreements
- Tort law: The law of civil wrongs
- Family law: The law of marriage and divorce
- International law: The law between nations
The test is divided into two sections: Section I: Legal Studies and Section II: Quantitative Aptitude. Section I covers the basic concepts of legal studies, such as jurisprudence and constitutional law. Section II covers quantitative aptitude concepts, such as data interpretation, problem-solving, and logical reasoning.
The Legal Studies CUET is a challenging test, but it is also an important step for students who want to pursue a career in law. By preparing thoroughly for the test, students can increase their chances of success.
Legal Studies Syllabus CUET 2023
Judiciary
i. Structure and Hierarchy of Courts and Legal Offices in India
ii. Constitution, Roles and Impartiality
iii. Appointments, Trainings, Retirement and Removal ofJudges
iv. Courts and Judicial Review
Topics of Law
i. Law of Property
ii. Law of Contracts
iii. Law of Torts
iv. Introduction to Criminal Laws in India
Arbitration, Tribunal Adjunction, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
i. Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
ii. Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
iii. Types of ADR
iv. Arbitration, Administrative, Tribunals
v. Mediation and Conciliation
vi. Lok Adalats
vii. Ombudsman
viii. Lokpal and Lokayukta
Human Rights in India
i.Introduction – International Context
ii. Constitutional framework and Related laws in India
iii. Complaint Mechanisms of Quasi-judicial Bodies
Legal Profession in India
Introduction
The Advocates Act, 1961, The Bar Council of India, Lawyers and Professional Ethics, Advertising by Lawyers, Opportunities for Law graduates, Legal
Education in India, Liberalization of the Legal Profession, Women and the Legal Profession in India
Legal Services
i. Legal background – Free Legal Aid under Criminal law, Legal Aid by the State, Legal Aid under the Indian Constitution, NALSA Regulations, 2010
ii. Criteria for giving free Legal Services
iii. Lok Adalats
iv. Legal Aid in Context of Social Justice and Human Rights
International Context
i. Introduction to International Law
ii. Sources of International Law – Treaties, Customs andICJ Decisions
iii. International Institutions, International Human Rights
iv. Customary International Law
v. International law & Municipal Law
vi. International Law & India
vii. Dispute Resolution – ICJ, ICC and Other Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
Legal Maxims
Important Legal Maxims.
Meaning with illustrations of the following:
- Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea
- Ad valorem
- Amicus Curiae
- Audi alterem partum
- Assentio Mentium
- Bona fide
- Bona Vacantia
- Caveat Emptor
- Corpus Delicto
- Damnum Sine Injuria
- De Die in Diem
- De Minimis Lex Non Curat
- Doli Incapax
- Ejusdem Generis
- Ex Post Facto
- Ignorantia Facti Excusat – IgnorantiaJuris Non Excusat
- Injuria Sine Damnum
- Locus Standi
- Nemo Debet Esse Judex in Propria SuaCausa
- Nemo debt non quad habit
- Noscitur a Sociis
- Obiter Dicta
- Pari Materia
- Per Incuriam
- Qui Facit Per Alium, Facit Per Se
- Quid pro quo
- Ratio Decidendi
- Res ipsa loquitur
- Res Judicata Accipitur Pro Veritate
- Salus Populi Est Suprema Lex
- Stare Decisis
- Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium