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The document outlines a course on cross examination and expert evidence. It has 2 modules, the first focusing on cross examination techniques and the second on expert opinions. The course aims to help students enhance their skills in cross examining witnesses and understand the relevance and necessity of expert opinions in legal cases. Assessment is split 50-50 between theory and practical components, with the practical portion evaluating field work, group presentations, and a viva voce.

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Annexure ‘CD – 01’

L T P/S SW/FW TOTAL


COURSE CURRICULUM CREDIT
UNITS
0 0 0 4 2

Course Title: CROSS EXAMINATION/ EXPERT EVIDENCE

Course Code: LAW 467

Credit Units: 02

Course Objectives: Course on Cross Examination aims to give an insight into the procedure of Cross examination and help the learners to enhance the skills of
cross examination of a witness. It will enable the learners to understand the framework and background of cross examination of a witness. Expert Opinion includes the use
of scientific techniques during criminal and civil investigations. The course is designed to teach the relevance and necessity of expert opinion in any case.

Pre-requisites: The student must have studied Evidence and Criminal laws thoroughly.

Student Learning Outcomes: After the successful completion of course curriculum, a student should be able to.
- Set plans, goals and scope for conducting examination and cross examination.
- Develop expertise on asking leading questions based on transcripts, prior statements and testimonies of witness.
- Know the art of cross examining a police officer, medical expert, handwriting expert and a hostile witness.
- Interpret the provisions of Indian Evidence Act related to cross examination and expert opinion.
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I: The Plan of Cross Examination
Introduction and scope, the Art of the Plan, Cross Examination based on transcripts, cross examination of a Police Officer, Cross 50
examination of a witness under Evidence Act.

Module II: Relevancy of Expert Opinion 50%


Introduction and objectivity of expert opinion, Quality and correctness of expert’s reasoning, scientific validity and soundness of
expert’s methodology, expert’s performance under cross examination.

- Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Students will do extensive field work and self work
- Case studies are preferred to understand different issues with regard to the respective provisions.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:


Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total

50% 50% 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop CT LP TP Attendance
down)

Weightage (%)
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: NA

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term


Examination
Components (Drop Field work Group Viva
down Presentation Voce
Weightage (%) 25 25 50

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