Criminal justice system is an apparatus that the society has designed for enforcing the prescribed standard of conduct. The said standard is necessary for the protection of the individual and the societal interests. In this respect, identification and definition of the "offence" committed along with the procedure for the administration of justice to the victim of the offence becomes paramount. The Course equips the learner with all the aspects of criminal procedural law, right from the time the police are intimated of the commission of an offence, the rules for investigation of a crime by the police, the conduct of criminal trials by the Courts in India for bringing the criminal delinquents to justice, to all the stages of a typical criminal trial, including the highest appellate stage viz. the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

The aim of this course is to cover the practical facets of the criminal justice delivery system in India as enshrined within the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This course will illuminate the learner with the diverse procedures adopted by the Police and Judges regarding how to investigate and decide a matter arising out of a criminal doing. It also specifies the rights of an accused person with respect to the conduct of criminal trials.

COURSE OUTCOME

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Distinguish between criminal procedural law and substantive law;
• Evaluate the structure, hierarchy and working of criminal courts in India;
• Comprehend the role of functionaries like the Police, Magistrates, Courts, etc.
• Analyze important concepts like 'Offence', 'Charge', 'Bail', 'Examination of Witnesses', 'Appeals' etc.
• Describe the basic procedures relating to FIRs, Complaint, Police Report, Inquiry, Search and Seizure, etc.;
• Explain different kinds of Trials such as warrant case, summons case, and summary and their respective stages;
• Assess provisions regarding the maintenance of wife, children and parents under the CrPC;
• Critically analyze the overall Criminal Prosecution Procedure in India.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Module 1 – Introduction to the Law of Criminal Procedure
• Module 2 – Classification and Trial of ‘Offences’ under the Code of Criminal Procedure
• Module 3 – Pre-Trial Procedure – FIR, Complaint and Investigation
• Module 4 – Bail
• Module 5 – Charge
• Module 6 – Trial
• Module 7 – Appeals
• Certification Exam/ Assessment

Possess property that you wish to give to a loved one upon your passing? Want to assign a guardian to your children during your absence? A Will is your fix to make sure there is no mix! The common misconception is that your belongings, upon your passing, will directly go to your next of kin, but this is not the case. In India, households have disputes with regard to asset distribution. Thus, creating a Will ensures that the asset distribution in the family is as per your wish and there are no disputes. Most of the times, lawyers draft the final Will of a person, making it important for them to understand the concept well. This course dispels common misconceptions on drafting a Will. Terminologies associated with creation of Wills, along with types and clauses that make a Will valid, are discussed in great detail. Sample formats of Wills have also been provided to help you understand and provide you pointers on how to draft your own Will. The course is also helpful for lawyers as they are able to advice those in need.

COURSE OUTCOME

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify what a contract is, its purpose and significance
• Learn how to form a contract keeping in mind its essentials
• Recognize the different types of contract including special contracts
• Assess the contractual breaches and available remedies
• Draft a contract with important clauses

COURSE OUTLINE

• Module 1 – Introduction to Law of Contracts
• Module 2 – Essential Requirements of a Contract
• Module 3 – Legal Object, Lawful Consideration and Free Consent
• Module 4 – Types of Contract
• Module 5 – General Contracts – Components and Drafting Guidelines
• Module 6 – Essential Clauses of a Contract
• Module 7 – Elements of Contract Drafting & Negotiating a Contract
• Module 8 – Drafting the First Draft, Stamping & Registration
• Module 9 – Discharge of a Contract
• Module 10 – Breach of Contract – Remedies & Dispute Resolution Methods
• Module 11 – Mitigation of Damages and Cancellation of Contracts
• Module 12 – Drafting Guidelines for Various Types of Contracts
• Module 13 – Contract Law - In a Nutshell
• Module 14 – Appendix
• Certification Exam