Subjects#
| Paper | Subject |
|---|---|
| I | Jurisprudence |
| II | Law of Property |
| III | Administrative Law |
| IV | Company Law |
| V | Labour Law – I |
Osmania University — LLB (3-Year Degree Course) w.e.f. Academic Year 2024–25
College: Padala Rama Reddi Law College Batch: 2024–2027
Faculty Details#
| Paper | Subject | Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Jurisprudence | Dr. Shalini |
| Paper-II | Law of Property | Dr. Sridevi |
| Paper-III | Administrative Law | Dr. Srinivas |
| Paper-IV | Company Law | Dr. Nagalakshmi |
| Paper-V | Labour Law – I | Dr. Sridevi P (Junior Sridevi) |
Paper-I: Jurisprudence#
Faculty: Dr. Shalini
Unit-I: Introduction to Jurisprudence#
- Meaning and Definition of Jurisprudence
- General and Particular Jurisprudence
- Elements of Ancient Indian Jurisprudence
- Schools of Jurisprudence:
- Analytical School
- Historical School
- Philosophical School
- Sociological School
- Theories of Law:
- Meaning and Definition of Law
- Nature and Function of Law
- Purpose of Law
- Classification of Law
- Equity, Law and Justice
- Theory of Sovereignty
Unit-II: Sources of Law#
- Legal and Historical Sources
- Legislation:
- Definition of Legislation
- Classification of Legislation
- Supreme and Subordinate Legislation
- Direct and Indirect Legislation
- Principles of Statutory Interpretation
- Precedent:
- Definition of Precedent
- Kinds of Precedent
- Stare Decisis
- Original and Declaratory Precedents
- Authoritative and Persuasive Precedents
- Custom:
- Definition of Custom
- Kinds of Custom (General and Local)
- Custom and Prescription
- Requisites of a Valid Custom
- Relative merits and demerits of Legislation, Precedent and Custom
- Codification:
- Concept of Codification
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Codification
Unit-III: Persons, Rights and Duties#
- Persons:
- Nature of Personality
- Legal Status of Lower Animals
- Dead Persons and Unborn Persons
- Legal Persons
- Corporations:
- Purpose of Incorporation
- Nature of Corporate Personality
- Rights and Duties:
- Definition of Rights and Duties
- Classification of Rights and Duties
- Absolute Rights and Relative Rights
- Cognate Concepts: Liberty, Power, Immunity, Privilege
Unit-IV: Obligation and Liability#
- Obligation:
- Nature of Obligation
- Obligation arising out of Contract
- Quasi-Contract
- Trust and Breach of Obligation
- Liability:
- Nature and Kinds of Liability
- Acts and Mens Rea
- Intention and Motive
- Relevance of Motive
- Negligence
- Strict Liability
- Accident
- Vicarious Liability
- Measure of Civil and Criminal Liability
Unit-V: Ownership, Possession and Justice#
- Ownership:
- Definition and Kinds of Ownership
- Possession:
- Elements of Possession
- Relation between Ownership and Possession
- Possessory Remedies
- Property:
- Meaning and Kinds of Property
- Modes of Acquisition of Property
- Legal Sanctions:
- Meaning of Sanction
- Classification of Sanctions
- Concept of Justice:
- Civil and Criminal Justice
- Theories regarding Purpose of Criminal Justice:
- Deterrent Theory
- Preventive Theory
- Reformative Theory
- Retributive Theory
Suggested Readings#
- W. Friedmann, Legal Theory, Universal Law Publishing
- Dias, Jurisprudence, Aditya Books
- Salmond, Jurisprudence, Universal Law Publishing
- Paton, A Textbook of Jurisprudence, Oxford University Press
- Lloyd, Introduction to Jurisprudence, Sweet & Maxwell
Paper-II: Law of Property#
Faculty: Dr. Sridevi
Unit-I: Fundamentals of Property Law#
- Meaning and Concept of Property
- Kinds of Property
- Transfer of Property
- Transferable and Non-Transferable Property
- Who Can Transfer
- Operation of Transfer
- Mode of Transfer
- Conditional Transfer
- Void and Unlawful Conditions
- Condition Precedent and Condition Subsequent
- Vested and Contingent Interest
- Transfer to Unborn Persons
Unit-II: Doctrines in Property Law#
- Doctrine of Election
- Covenants
- Transfer by Ostensible Owner
- Doctrine of Feeding the Grant by Estoppel
- Doctrine of Lis Pendens
- Fraudulent Transfers
- Doctrine of Part-Performance
Unit-III: Sale and Mortgage#
- Sale:
- Essential Features of Sale
- Mode of Sale
- Rights and Liabilities of Parties
- Mortgage:
- Kinds of Mortgages
- Rights and Liabilities of Mortgagor and Mortgagee
- Marshalling and Contribution
- Charges
Unit-IV: Lease, Exchange and Gifts#
- Lease:
- Essential Features of Lease
- Kinds of Leases
- Rights and Liabilities of Lessor and Lessee
- Termination of Lease
- Forfeiture
- Exchange
- Gifts:
- Different Types of Gifts
- Registration of Gifts
- Transfer of Actionable Claims
Unit-V: Easements and Wills#
- Easements:
- Definition of Easement
- Distinction between Lease and License
- Dominant and Servient Tenements
- Acquisition of Property through Testamentary Succession:
- Will
- Codicil
- Capacity to Execute Will
- Nature of Bequests
- Executors of Will
- Rights and Obligations of Legatees
Suggested Readings#
- R.K. Sinha, The Transfer of Property Act, Central Law Agency
- Mulla, The Transfer of Property Act, LexisNexis
- G.C.V. Subba Rao, Law of Property, S. Gogia & Co., Hyderabad
- Avatar Singh, Textbook on the Law of Property, Central Law Publications
Paper-III: Administrative Law#
Faculty: Dr. Srinivas
Unit-I: Nature and Scope#
- Meaning and Definition of Administrative Law
- Evolution of Administrative Law
- Reasons for the Growth of Administrative Law
- Relationship between Administrative Law and Constitutional Law
Unit-II: Basic Concepts#
- Rule of Law:
- Interpretation of Dicey’s Principle of Rule of Law
- Modern Trends
- Theory of Separation of Powers:
- Position in India
- Position in UK
- Position in USA
Unit-III: Administrative Functions and Delegated Legislation#
- Classification of Administrative Functions:
- Legislative Functions
- Quasi-Judicial Functions
- Administrative Functions
- Ministerial Functions
- Delegated Legislation:
- Meaning of Delegated Legislation
- Reasons for the Growth of Delegated Legislation
- Classification of Delegated Legislation
- Control of Delegated Legislation:
- Judicial Control
- Legislative Control
- Procedural Control
Unit-IV: Judicial Control of Administrative Action#
- Grounds of Judicial Control
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Administrative Discretion and Its Control
- Wednesbury Principle (Doctrine of Proportionality)
- Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
Unit-V: Remedies Against the State#
- Writs
- Lokpal and Lokayukta
- Right to Information
- Liability of the State in Torts and Contracts
- Rule of Promissory Estoppel
- Administrative Tribunals
- Commissions of Inquiry
- Public Corporations
Suggested Readings#
- I.P. Massey, Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company
- C.K. Takwani, Lectures on Administrative Law, Eastern Book Company
- S.P. Sathe, Administrative Law, LexisNexis
- Wade & Forsyth, Administrative Law, Oxford University Press
Paper-IV: Company Law#
Faculty: Dr. Nagalakshmi
Unit-I: Corporate Personality and Incorporation#
- General Principles of Company Law
- Nature and Definition of Company
- Private Company and Public Company
- One Person Company
- Characteristics of Company
- Different Kinds of Company
- Registration and Incorporation of Company
- Lifting the Corporate Veil
- Company Distinguished from Partnership, HUF and LLP
Unit-II: Formation of Company#
- Promoters
- Memorandum of Association
- Doctrine of Ultra Vires
- Articles of Association
- Doctrine of Indoor Management
- Prospectus
- Civil and Criminal Liability for Misstatement in Prospectus
- Compounding of Offences under Sec. 441 — Decriminalization
- Statement in Lieu of Prospectus
- Pre-Incorporation Contracts
- Membership in a Company
- Borrowing Powers
Unit-III: Shares and Stock#
- Kinds of Shares
- Statutory Restrictions on Allotment of Shares
- Intermediaries
- Calls on Shares
- Transfer of Shares
- Transmission of Shares
- Reduction on Transfer of Shares
- Rectification of Register on Transfer
- Certification and Issue of Certificate of Transfer of Shares
- Limitation of Time for Issue of Certificates
- Object and Effect of Share Certificate
Unit-IV: Directors and Meetings#
- Directors:
- Different Kinds of Directors
- Appointment, Position, Qualifications and Disqualifications
- Powers of Directors
- Rights and Duties of Directors
- Meetings and Proceedings:
- Kinds of Meetings
- Statutory Meeting
- Statutory Report
- Annual General Meeting
- Extraordinary Meeting
- Power of the Tribunal to Order Meeting
- Class Meetings
- Requisites for a Valid Meeting
- Chairman for Meetings
- Duties of Chairman
- Proxy
- Resolutions
- Minutes
- Shareholders Activism
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Unit-V: Company Administration and Winding Up#
- Accounts and Audit
- Inspection and Investigation
- Compromises, Reconstruction and Amalgamation
- Majority Rule and Rights of Minority Shareholders
- Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
- Class Action
- Revival and Rehabilitation of Sick Industrial Companies
- Mergers, Amalgamation and Takeover
- Dissolution of a Company
- Winding Up of Companies:
- Modes of Winding Up
- Consequences of Winding Up
- The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (in relation to winding up)
- Authorities under the Act:
- Department of Company Affairs
- NCLAT
- NCLT
- Company Law Board
- Regional Directors
- ROC
- Public Trustee or Advisory Committee
- SFIO
- Powers and Functions
- Jurisdiction of Courts
Suggested Readings#
- Avtar Singh, Company Law, Eastern Book Company
- A. Ramaiya, Guide to the Companies Act, LexisNexis
- G.K. Kapoor & Sanjay Dhamija, Company Law, Taxmann
- L.C.B. Gower, Principles of Modern Company Law, Sweet & Maxwell
Paper-V: Labour Law – I (Trade Union Laws and Industrial Disputes)#
Faculty: Dr. Sridevi P (Junior Sridevi)
Unit-I: Trade Unions#
- Concept of Labour through the Ages
- History of Trade Union Movement
- Trade Unions according to Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- Definitions
- Registration of Trade Unions
- Rights and Liabilities of Registered Trade Union
- Immunities
- Amalgamation and Dissolution of Unions
- Reorganization of Trade Unions
Unit-II: Industrial Disputes#
- Prevention and Settlement of Industrial Disputes in India
- Role of State in Industrial Relations
- Industrial Dispute — Individual Dispute
- Workmen
- Special Provisions Relating to:
- Lay Off
- Retrenchment
- Closure
- Award — Strike — Lockout
- Provisions under Chapter X of the Code
Unit-III: Authorities and Dispute Resolution#
- Authorities under the ID Code:
- Works Committee
- Conciliation
- Limitation to Raise Dispute
- Court of Inquiry
- Tribunals:
- Powers and Functions of Authorities
- Voluntary Arbitration
- Alteration of Conditions of Service
- Management Rights of Action During Pendency of Proceedings
- Recovery of Money Due from Employer
- Unfair Labour Practices
- Miscellaneous Provisions
Unit-IV: Standing Orders#
- Concept and Nature of Standing Orders
- Certification Process
- Operation and Binding Effect
- Modification and Temporary Application of Model Standing Orders
- Interpretation and Enforcement of Standing Orders
- Provisions Contained in Industrial Relations Code
Unit-V: Disciplinary Proceedings#
- Disciplinary Proceedings in Industries
- Termination of Employment
- Notice to be Given by Employer and Workers
- Suspension or Dismissal for Misconduct
- Acts or Omissions which Constitute Misconduct
- Means of Redress for Workers Against Unfair Treatment
- Wrongful Executions by Employer or Agents/Servants
Suggested Readings#
- S.N. Misra, Labour and Industrial Laws, Central Law Publication
- V.G. Goswami, Labour and Industrial Laws, Central Law Agency
- Khan & Khan, Labour Law, Asia Law House, Hyderabad
- S.C. Srivastava, Industrial Relations and Labour Laws, Vikas Publishing House
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Document prepared for Padala Rama Reddi Law College — LLB 2024–2027 Batch
Created on: 18 February 2026
Source: OU LLB 3YDC Syllabus 2024–25 (Official PDF)
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