LL.M. SYLLABUS - BUSINESS LAw One

SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW
LL.M CBCS PATTERN
REVISED CURRICULUM
FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS LAW
The Department of Business Law of The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University,
School of Excellence in Law, Chennai, was established in the year 2003 as the First Branch
of Specialisation in the University. Corporate Law in its ever-changing contours requires one
to be constantly updated with the latest developments in the field and the Department strives
to impart that to the Students. The current intake for the Master’s Course in Business Law
stands at Twenty Candidates and the Alumnus of this Department have gone on to flourish in
the Corporate Arena and also in the Judiciary after clearing the Judicial Services
Examinations in flying colours, to name a few. The Department has been consistently
promoting Continuing Legal Education by organising periodical events inviting Notable
District Collectors, Alumnus practicing Law in the Globalised World amongst others creating
value additions to the Research carried out in the field of Business Law.
The legal environment in which business is conducted has been transformed over the
recent decades, with the revolution of corporate legal practice. Corporate transactions have
grown markedly in scope, value and complexity. This has created an intense demand for
highly trained and skilled corporate lawyers. Hence, those who have already embarked upon
a legal career can maximise their potential as business lawyers by continuing their legal
education with corporate-oriented studies at Masters Level.
The LL.M. in Business Law is structured to prepare students for these facets of
successful corporate practice, and thus provides an excellent academic platform for those
who have embarked upon a legal career or will do so shortly and intend to specialize in the
area of corporate law. The syllabus has been accordingly restructured with effect from the
academic year 2020-21 by the Business Law Department. The program offers 6 Specialized
Core papers, 3 Discipline Specific Elective papers and 2 Generic Elective papers that
synergises theoretical knowledge and practical applications, perfect for equipping the
students with professional levels of competence of Business Laws. The courses are scheduled
to be spread over 4 semesters in 2 years (CBCS system).
The specialisation provides students with ample opportunity to engage with the key
theoretical debates of corporate law and related areas of law, like Banking and Finance,
Insurance, Intellectual Property and Competition Laws. These courses would provide an all-
important bridge between the various disciplines and skills required by the modern business
professional. The elective courses are designed to address the needs arising from the unique
dynamics of the current corporate environment, where business intersects with Cyber Law
and Dispute Resolution. International Business Law course will prepare the student for a
career in global business by providing insights on the complexities of transnational business
interactions. The generic electives are structured to enable a holistic understanding of the
corporate world, when seen through the prism of Human Rights and Consumer protection.
THE TAMIL NADU DR.AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY
BRANCH – I
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS LAW

LL.M SYLLABUS
SPECIALIZED CORE PAPERS - 06
1. Legal Framework of Corporate Management and Governance.

2. Banking and Finance: Law and Governance.
3. Law of Unfair Competition: Comparative Jurisprudence.
4. Law of Industrial Intellectual Property.
5. Law of International Finance and Institutions.
6. Governance and Regulatory Mechanism of Law of Insurance.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE PAPERS - 03
7. Law of Commercial Dispute Resolution.
8. Law of Corporate Cyber Security.
9. International Business Law.
GENERIC ELECTIVE PAPERS - 02
10. Corporate Law and Human Rights.
11. International and National Legal Framework of Consumer Protection.

SUBJECTS IN SEMESTERS
1. Judicial Process (Common Paper-I)
2. Legal Education and Research Methodology (Common Paper-II)
3. Legal Framework of Corporate Management and Governance
First (Specialized Core Course-I)
Semester 4. Banking and Finance :Law and Governance
(Specialized Core Course-II)
5. Corporate Law and Human Rights
(Genric Elective Course-I)
Second 1. Constitutional Law : The New Challenges (Common Paper-III)
Semester 2. Law and Social Transformation in India (Common Paper-IV)
3. Law of Unfair Competition: Comparative Jurisprudence
(Specialized Core Course-III)
4. Law of Commercial Dispute Resolution
(Discipline Specific Elective Course-I)
5. Applied Research Methodology
1. Law of Industrial Intellectual Property
(Specialized Core Course-IV)
2. Law of International Finance and Institutions
(Specialized Core Course-V)
Third 3. Law of Corporate Cyber Security
Semester
(Discipline Specific Elective Course-II)
4. International and National Legal Framework of Consumer
Protection
(Genric Elective Course-II)
1. Governance and Regulatory Mechanism of Law of Insurance

(Specialized Core Course-VI)
Fourth 2. International Business Law
Semester (Discipline Specific Elective Course-III)
3. Skill Enhancement Course(SEC)
4. Dissertation
PAPER – I
LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND

GOVERNANCE
(Specialized Core Paper)
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
The term ‘Corporate Governance encompasses healthy and viable relationship between the
corporation and its board of directors, management and stakeholders. In the recent years, the
regulators and legislators have deepened their focus on the way businesses ought to be run. They are
striving to create a legal prototype for new corporate governance which is beneficial for both the
stakeholders and regulators. This course strives to cover the essential legal framework to strengthen
corporate governance of a corporation and also touches upon issues such as conflicts of interest,
legal framework within the country and international corporate governance.
After undergoing the study, the student will be able to -
• Understand the principles and concepts of corporate management law that governs various
commercial transactions.
• Equip the students to analyse the principle of corporate management and strategies adopted by
corporates towards achieving their objectives.
• Grasp a knowledge of the Institutions and stakeholders that play a major role in corporate
structuring.
• Enable the students answer some vital questions regarding the law of corporate management,
governance and legal perspectives pertaining to the same.
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE I - INTRODUCTION
a) Origin and History of Corporate Management and Governance-Evolution of corporate

governance.
b) Principles of corporate governance-Theories of corporate governance.
c) Globalisation and corporate governance-Correlation between corporate governance and
corporate responsibility
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MODULE II - CORPORATE SECURITIES
a) Shareholders-Role of Shareholders-Shareholder rights-Responsibilities of Shareholders –

Protection to the shareholders.
b) Debentures-Role of Debenture holders-Debenture holders rights-Responsibilities of Debenture
holders-Protection to the Debenture holders.
c) Other Stakeholders role, rights and responsibilities-Relationship of Shareholders and Other
Stakeholders-Comparative analysis of Shareholders and Debenture holders.
MODULE III - DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
a) Board of Directors-Structure of the Board-Role, Authority and independence of the Board -

Difference between Board and Management.
b) Role of Directors-Types of Directors-Managerial remuneration.
c) Duties, Rights of Directors-Fiduciary responsibilities-Role of the board in Shareholders
protection through disclosure and transparency.
MODULE IV - AUDIT AND INVESTOR PROTECTION
a) The Audit Committee and corporate governance-Defining Audit and Auditors-Significance of

accounting and auditing for governance.
b) Objectives of an Audit-Types of Audit-Types of Auditors.
c) Roles Duties, & Responsibilities of Auditors-Responsibilities of the Audit Firm - Role of
institutional investors-Investor’s Problems and Protection-Classification of Investor
Protection-Impact of Investor Protection
MODULE V - TRANSPARENCY, DISCLOSURES & COMMUNICATION
a) Defining Disclosure and Transparency-Effective Tools for Disclosure.

b) Role of Financial Institutions-Significance of Memorandum and Articles of Association.
c) Significance of timely and accurate disclosure-Extent of disclosure.
MODULE VI - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
a) The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility - Role of stakeholders in CSR

b) International Aspects of Corporate Social Responsibility - Case study.
c) The Criticism of Corporate Social Responsibility - action vs. intentions corporate
commitment, voluntary vs. mandatory stakeholders activism.
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MODULE VII - LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INDIA
a) Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.

b) Corporate Governance in Securities (Contracts and Regulations) Act, 1956 (SCRA).
c) The Depositories Act 1996.
MODULE VIII - INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE

GOVERNANCE
a) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and BIS Principles -
Implementation and pitfalls.
b) International environment to Improve Corporate Governance - The US Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 (SOX) – Overview of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 2010
with respect to corporate governance - The Cadbury Report (1992) – Overview of The UK
Corporate Responsibility Act 2002.
c) Salient Features of UK Corporate Governance Code 2018
BIBLIOGRAPHY
RECOMMENDED READING:
BOOKS
1. V. Balachandran, V. Chandraasekaran, Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social

Responsibility, 2011.
2. Sharma J.P, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility of Business, Ane Books
Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2019
3. A.C., Pearson, Corporate governance- Principles, policies and Practices, Fernando, 2009.
4. Parthasarthy, Biztantra, Corporate governance- Principles, Mechanism, and Practices,
2011.
5. Kesho Prasad, Corporate Governance, PHI learning Pvt Ltd, 2011.
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Adams, Hermalin, and Weisbach (2010), The Role of Boards of Directors in Corporate
Governance- A Conceptual Framework and Survey, Journal of Economic Literature.
2. Hartzell, Jay C. and Laura T. Starks (2003), “Institutional investors and executive
compensation”, Journal of Finance.
3. Brav, A.W. Jiang, R. S. Thomas, and F. Partnoy (2008) Hedge Fund Activism, Corporate
Governance, and Firm Performance, Journal of Finance.
4. Greenwood, Robin, and Michael Schor (2009) Investor activism and takeovers, Journal
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of Financial Economics
5. Bertrand, M., P. Mehta, and S. Mullainathan (2002), Ferreting Out Tunneling- An
Application to Indian Business Groups, Quarterly Journal of Economics.
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Josef C. Brada, Inderjit Singh, Saul Estrin, Alan Gelb, Xavier Richet- Corporate Governance
in Central Eastern Europe- Case Studies of Firms in Transition
2. Jay W. Lorsch, The Future of Boards- Meeting the Governance Challenges of the Twenty-
First Century
3. Bob Tricker, Essentials for Board Directors- An A-Z Guide
4. Ram Charan, Boards That Lead- When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay
Out of the Way
5. Cathy A. Trower, The Practitioner's Guide to Governance as Leadership- Building High-
Performing Nonprofit Boards
6. Arindam Das, Corporate Governance in India
7. Dipak R. Basu and Victoria Miroshnik, Corporate Governance and Eﬀectiveness- Why
Companies Win or Lose

8. Franklin N. Ngwu, Onyeka Osuji, Chris Ogbechie, and David Williamson, Enhancing Board
Eﬀectiveness- Institutional, Regulatory and Functional Perspectives for Developing and
Emerging Markets
9. Lars Engwall, Corporate Governance in Action- Regulators, Market Actors and Scrutinizers
10. Ralf Müller, Governance and Governmentality for Projects- Enablers, Practices, and
Consequences
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Gompers, P. A., J. Ishii, and A. Metrick. (2003) Corporate Governance and Equity Prices,
Quarterly Journal of Economics.
2. Aggarwal, R., I. Erel, R. M. Stulz, and R. Williamson. (2008), Differences in Governance
Practices between U.S. and Foreign Firms- Measurement, Causes, and Consequences,
Review of Financial Studies.
3. Report of the Committee on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance (Cadbury
Report) 1992 http://www.ecgi.org/codes/documents/cadbury.pdf
4. Calpers Global Principles of Accountable Corporate Governance, 2011
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http://www.calpers-governance.org/docs-sof/principles/2011-11-14-global-principlesof-
accountable-corpgov.pdf
5. Corporate Governance- An International Review- https://books.google.co.in/books?
hl=en&lr=&id=YNp73RY8pJIC&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Corporate+GovernanceAn+Int
ernational+Review&ots=_CJpZNZ9xS&sig=HcupWcoyszWoSrXMyjf0Zx862LQ#v=o
nepage&q=Corporate%20Governance%3A%20An%n20International%20Review&f=fa
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6. Coles, Jeffrey L., Naveen D. Daniel, Lalitha Naveen (2008), “Boards- Does One Size Fit
All?” Journal of Financial Economics 87, 329-356.
7. Renée, Benjamin E. Hermalin, Michael S. Weisbach (2010), "The Role of Boards of
Directors in Corporate Governance- A Conceptual Framework and Survey." Journal of
Economic Literature 48(1), 58-107.
8. Development Economics and Public Policy, file-///C-/Users/himan/Downloads/
de030002.pdf
9. Anil arya et al., are unmanaged earnings always better for shareholders? (Yale ICF,
Working Paper No. 02-37, Aug. 2002), at http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?
abstract_id=322260 (Corporate governance in India- A systematic review and synthesis
for future research,https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311975.2020
.1803579
10. Iliev, Peter, Karl V. Lins, Darius P. Miller, Lukas Roth (2015), “Shareholder Voting, and
Corporate Governance Around the World.” Review of Financial Studies 28(8), 446-485.
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Revlon, Inc. v. Macandrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc., 506 A.2d 173 (Del. 1986).
2. Paramount Communications, Inc. v. Time, Inc., 571 A.2d 1140 (Del. 1989).
3. The Walt Disney Company Derivative Litigation, In re Walt Disney Co. Derivative, 907
A.2d 693 (Del. Ch. 2005)
4. Auerbach v. Bennett, 47 N.Y.2d 619, 393 N.E.2d 994, 419 N.Y.S.2d 920, 1979 N.Y.
LEXIS 2202 (N.Y. 1979)
5. Chiarella v. United States, 445 U.S. 222, 100 S. Ct. 1108, 63 L. Ed. 2d 348, 1980 U.S.
LEXIS 88, Fed. Sec. L. Rep. (CCH) P97,309 (U.S. Mar. 18, 1980)
6. Polaris Software Lab. Limited vs Suren Khiwadkar ILLJ 323 Mad, (2003) 3 MLJ 557
7. SEC v. General Motors Corporation, 14A 1 s11-8104
8. SEC v. American Express Company, 14A 1 d804770
9. Vodafone International Holdings Bv v. Union of India And Another, 733 S.C. 2012 dated
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January 20, 2012
10. Securities and Exchange Commission v. WorldCom Inc., 02-CV-4963 (JSR)
11. Saurashtra Cement Ltd. And Anr. vs Union Of India And 3 Ors. 2 GLR 1384, 2007 75
SCL 375 Guj on 14 July, 2006
12. Snowcem India Ltd. And Ors. vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors. 124 CompCas 161 Bom,
2005 60 SCL 50 Bom on 24 September, 2004,
13. Surender Babbar vs Delhi Transco Ltd. & Ors, W.P.(C) 4733/2013 on 17 August, 2017
14. Chitra Sharma vs Union Of India, 27229 S.C.2019 on 9 August, 2018
15. Walchand People First Ltd. vs Assessee, I.T.A. No. 2543 /Mum/2013 on 4 February,
2016
16. Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd. & Anr vs Tata Sons Ltd. & Ors, Company Appeal (AT) No.
254 of 2018 on 18 December, 2019
17. Price Waterhouse, Bangalore vs Sebi, Appeal 6 SAT 2019 on 9 September, 2019
18. M/S. Tata Industries Ltd. & Anr vs M/S. Grasim Industries Ltd on 9 July, 2008
19. SEC v. Adelphia, https://www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/complr17627.htm
20. Sesa Industries Ltd vs Krishna H. Bajaj & Ors 1430-1431S.C. 2011on 7 February, 2011
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Refine their understanding of shareholder rights, audit committee, investor funds, its
composition and responsibilities.
Adopt and implement best practices for effective corporate management.
Adhere to sound principles of corporate governance.
Critically evaluate and analyse the significance and importance of corporate governance.
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PAPER – II
BANKING AND FINANCE: LAW AND GOVERNANCE

The emerging changes in India, particularly after the initiation of the planning process as an
instrument of rapid economic development had moulded and affected the banking structure, policies,
patterns and practices and also the financial enterprises. Bank and the banking system evolved into
a vital socio-economical institution in the modern age and backbone of any country. A significant
development in the banking system is diversification in banks financing. The commercial banks
entered into the field of wide ranging financial assistance to industry, both large and small scale,
requiring the need for social control of the banking system eventually leading to the nationalization
of banks.
The evolutionary process still continues with global phenomenon of liberalization. This has
witnessed the entry of Foreign Banking Companies in the Indian market leading to deviation in the
banking policy. Moreover new means such as E- Banking and E-Commerce has made it essential that
the Indian legal system adopt new modus operandi to cope with the modern scenario. This course is
designed to acquaint the students with the conceptual and operational parameters of banking law,
the judicial interpretation and emerging dimensions of the banking system.
After undergoing the study the student will be able to understand the following
The banking regulation and governance in India
The powers of the Reserve Bank of India and their role in governance of banking and non-
banking financial institution.
The recent contemporary issues in banking and financial institutions.
The regulatory challenges in Technological issues in Banking and Financial Institution.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Evolution of Banking and its history in India – Indigenous banking, Banks, Banking Business.
b) Banking - The different types of Banks viz. Central Bank, Commercial Bank, Co-operative
Banks, Specialized Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), NABARD, Financial Institutions
and their respective functions.
c) Growth and development of Non-Banking Financial Companies and Capital Market
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MODULE II - REGULATION OF BANKS
a) Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Control over Management, Prohibition of certain activities in
relation to Banking Companies, Acquisition of the undertakings of Banking Companies
b) Suspension of Business and winding up of Banking Companies, Special provisions for speedy
disposal of winding up proceedings, Powers of the Central Government towards Banking
Companies.
c) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002- Prevent and control money laundering, to
confiscate and seize the property obtained from laundered money and offences.
MODULE III - RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AS THE CENTRAL BANK
a) Organizational structure and Functions of Reserve Bank of India

b) Credit control, Exchange control, Bank rate policy formulation, Regulations of monitory
mechanism of the economy.
c) RBI’s control over banking and non-banking financial companies. Banking Ombudsman
scheme- Purpose, Extent, Definitions, Establishment and Powers; Procedure for Redressal of
Grievance; Arbitration and Conciliation Procedure.
MODULE IV - SOCIAL CONTROL IN BANKING
a) Nationalization- Evaluation- private ownership, nationalization and Disinvestment. Priority

lending, Promotion of underprivileged classes.
b) Protection of depositors- The Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 1961, Financial Regulation
and Deposit Insurance Bill, 2017.
c) Accounting conventions, basic accounting principles, bank reconciliation statements,
procedure leading to preparation of final accounts, self-balancing ledgers, Accounting in
banking companies under computer environment – Introduction to accounting standards.
MODULE V - NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT

SYSTEMS ACT, 2007
a) Meaning and kinds- Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange, Cheque, Drawer, Drawee, Payee,
Inland Instrument, Foreign Instrument.
b) Holder and holder in due course. Rights and duties of paying banker and a collecting banker.
Presentment and payment. Negotiation, Indorsement, inchoate stamped Instruments.
c) Crossing of Cheques-- Criminal liability on dishonour of Cheque, the law relating to payment
of customers cheque. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
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MODULE VI - DEBT RECOVERY
a) The Recovery of Debt Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993. Recovery of Debts
Determined by Tribunal and Miscellaneous Provisions.
b) Establishment of Tribunal and Appellate Tribunal; Jurisdiction, Powers and Authority of
Tribunals; Procedure of Tribunals;
c) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code – Salient features, Regulatory and Judicial Perspective.
MODULE VII - SECURITIZATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST ACT, 2002
a) Securitisation - Regulation of Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets of Banks

and Financial Institutions.
b) Enforcement of Security Interest – under SARFAESI Act 2002 and the Security Interest
(Enforcement) Rules, 2002.
c) Central Registry – Offences and Penalties and miscellaneous
MODULE VIII - TECHNOLOGY IN BANKING SYSTEM AND FINANCIAL

ENTERPRISES IN INDIA
a) Automation and legal aspects, automatic teller machine and use of internet, use of expert
system, smart Card, Credit cards.
b) Risk management in Banks and Financial enterprises in India- Basel Norms.
c) Reforms in Indian Banking Law Recommendations of Committees- A Review.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Tannan M.L., Tannan's Banking Law and Practice in India. New Delhi- India Law House, 2
volumes.
2. Basu, A. (1998) Review of Current Banking Theory and Practice. McMillan
3. M. Hapgood (Ed.) (1989) Pagets' Law of Banking. London- Butterworths,
4. Cranston, Ross. (1997) Principles of Banking Law. Oxford.
5. Ashish Makhija, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of India (2018) , Lexis Nexus
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JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. R.K.Talwar, Report of Working Group on Customer Service in Banks.

2. Aparna Ravi; Working Paper, The Indian Insolvency Regime in Practice – An Analysis of
Insolvency and Debt Recovery Proceedings.
3. Kristin Van Zwieten, “Corporate Rescue in India- The Influence of the Courts,” Journal of
Corporate Law Studies (1) (2015)
4. T. Jackson, “Bankruptcy, Non-Bankruptcy Entitlements and the Creditor’s Bargain,” (1982) 91
The Yale Law Journal 857; and TH Jackson and RE Scott, “On the Nature of Bankruptcy- An
Essay on Bankruptcy Sharing and the Creditors’ Bargain,” (1989) 79 Virginia Law Review 155
5. Djankov et. al. “Debt Enforcement Around the World” (2006).
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Banking Theory and Practice (1998) UBS Publisher Distributors Ltd.New Delhi.
2. Isaacs, S. And G. Pen, E.C. (1994) Banking Law, London- Lloyds of London Press.
3. Ellinger's Modern Banking Law(Fourth Edition) [E. P. ELLINGER, Professor of Law, National
University of Singapore, EVA LOMNICKA, Professor of Law,King's College, London and a
practising barrister, and RICHARD HOOLEY, Professor of Law, King's CollegeLondon and
Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge].
4. V. Conti and Hamaui (eds.), Financial Markets’ Liberalization and the Role of
Banks’,CambridgeUniversity Press, Cambridge, (1993)
5. J.Dermine (ed.), European Banking in the 1990s’ (1993) Blackwell, Oxford.
6. C. Goodhart, The Central Bank and the Financial System (1995); Macmillan, London
7. K. Subrahmanyan, Banking Reforms ainIndia (1997) Tata Maigraw Hill, New Delhi.
8. SubodhMarkandeya and ChitraMarkandeye, Law Relating to Foreign Trade in India- Being a
Commentary on the Foreign Trade, (Development and Regulation) Act 1992, Universal Law
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
9. R.S. Narayana, The Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993(51 of
1993), Asia Law House, Hyderabad.
10. Anthony Pierce, Demand Guarantees in International Trade (1993) Sweet & Maxwel.
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JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. E. L. Stewart Patterson, Banking Principles and Practice, A Series of Texts Prepared as Part
of the Modern Business Course and Service Of The Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1917,
2009 Dodo Press.
2. A.Karunagaran, Inter-connectedness of Banks and NBFCs in India- Issues and Policy
Implications, W P S (DEPR) - 21 / 2011, RBI Working Paper Series, Department of
Economic And Policy Research December, 2011
3. Ahmed Md. Nehal and Mainul Islam Chowdhury (2007)- ‘Non-bank Financial Institutions
in Bangladesh- An Analytical Review’, Working Paper Series No 0709, Policy Analysis
Unit, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
4. Carmichael Jeffrey and Michael Pomerleano, (2002) - Development and Regulation of Non-
Bank Financial Institutions, World Bank, Wahington DC.
5. Financial Stability Board (2011) -Macroprudential policy tools and frameworks –updates to
G20 Finance ministers and Central Bank Governors. February
6. Greenspan Alan (1999) - ‘Do efficient financial markets mitigate financial crises?’
Chairman’s Remarks before the 1999 Financial Markets Conference of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Atlanta, Sea Island, Georgia, October 19.
7. GopinathShyamala (2009)- ‘Addressing the Regulatory Perimeter Issues – Indian
Experience’ Remarks at the Ninth Annual International Seminar on Policy Challenges for
the Financial Sector.
8. Kroszner Randall (2010)- Interconnectedness, Fragility and the Financial Crisis, Prepared
for Financial Crisis Forum, Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, Washington, DC.
February.
9. (1991)- Report of the Committee on the Financial System, (Chairman- M Narasimham),
Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai.
10. S. Paterson, “Rethinking the Role of the Law of Corporate Distress in the Twenty-First
Century,” LSE Law, Society and Economy Working Papers 27/2014
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. A.V.Murthy vs B.S Nagabajavanna ((2002) 2 SCC 642)

2. All India Bank Officers’ Confederation vs Union of India, (1989) 4 SCC 90
3. Allahabad Bank vs Canara Bank AIR 2000 SC 1535
4. Ashok Yeshwant Badeve vs Surendra Madhavrao Nighojakar (2001)3 SCC 726
5. Australia and New Zealand Bank vs Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Cherleroi [1967]
1 AC 86 PC
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6. Bareilly Bank Ltd. vs Naval Kishore (AIR 1964 All 78)
7. Bhutoria Trading Company (BTC) vs Allahabad Bank (AIR 1977 Cal. 363)
8. Bihta Co-operative Development and Cane Marketing Union Ltd. vs bank of Bihar (AIR 1967
Supreme Court 389).
9. Brahammaya vs. K.P. Thangavelu Nadar, AIR (1956), Madras 570
10. Brahma Shumshere Jung Bahadur vs Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China (AIR
1956 Cal. 399)
11. Canara Bank vs. Canara Sales Corporation and Others (AIR 1987 SC 1603)
12. Central Bank of India Ltd. Bombay vs. V.Gopinathan Nair and others (A.I.R.,1979, Kerala
74)
13. Crumpling vs London Joint Stock Bank Ltd. [1911–13] All England Rep 647
14. Federal Bank Ltd vs V.M.Jog Industries Ltd ((2001) 1 SCC 663)
15. Gerald C.S. Lobo vs. Canara Bank (1997) 71 Comp. Cases 290
16. Indian Bank vs Catholic Syrian Bank AIR 1981 Mad 129
17. Ladbroke vs Todd (1914) 30 TLR 433
18. New Bank of India vs. Union of India (1981) 51 Company Case p. 378
19. Oakley Bowden and Co. vs. The Indian Bank Ltd. (A.I.R., 1964, Madras 202)
20. R.C. Cooper vs Union of India (AIR 1970 SC 564)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Have a comprehensive understanding of conceptual and legal parameters including the

judicial interpretation of banking law.
Examine the current and potential future contours of International Banking System with that
of banking system in India.
Articulate and analyse the roles of national governments and regulators in the regulation of
banking and financial institutions and the economy.
Analyze the New emerging dimensions in banking system including e-commerce and e-
banking.
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PAPER – III
LAW OF UNFAIR COMPETITION: COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE
Competition plays a key role to play in ensuring productive, efficient, innovative and
responsive markets. The consumers are ensured availability of 'goods' and 'services' in abundance of
acceptable quality at affordable price. Competition law and policy also result in equity among
producers and reduce rent seeking behaviour on their part. In tune with the international trends and
to cope with changing realities, India has reviewed the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices
Act, 1969 and has enacted the Competition Act, 2002. Competition law has spread from country to
country at a rapid rate and there are now over one hundred and thirty jurisdictions with established
competition laws. Hence it is necessary that post graduate students are equipped with a thorough
understanding of Unfair Competition Law in the International Jurisdictions. This course focuses on
European, UK and US Laws, drawing on international and other national jurisdictions where
relevant. The purpose of this course is to consider the rationale, scope and application of the
competition law in various jurisdictions across the world.
After undergoing the course the student will be able to understand the following
Need for competition law to prevent unfair competition in the market.
Evolution of Competition law in the international perspective.
Enforcement of competition law in US, UK and EU
Role of CCI in enforcing competition law in India
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Basic economics of Competition law, Purpose of competition law-Market structure, Concept

of market, Open market- Regulated market, Market functions of role of Competition Law
b) Dimensions of Competition – Price –Quality –Innovation -Types of Competition – Static vs.
Dynamic - Economic Objectives of Competition Law -Demand and Supply -The Role of
Economics in Competition Policy
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c) Definition of competition, The use of the Demand and Supply Framework to Predict Changes
in Prices and Output (Comparative Statics) -Consumer Surplus and Social Welfare,
Distinction between Competition Policy and Competition Law, Need for competition Law
MODULE II - EVOLUTION &GROWTH OF COMPETITION LAW
a) Law of unfair competition – evolution in the global level - English common Law – Modern
developments in US – UK – European Union – Sherman Act – Clayton Act – other global
legislations.
b) Evolution in India – MRTP Act – Consumer Protection Act – Unfair Trade Practices
regulations – drawbacks of MRTP Act – Raghavan Committee Report –
c) Competition Act 2002 – Establishment of CCI – Salient features of the Act – Extra territorial
jurisdiction of CCI – Consumer – Definition under the Act – comparison with MRTP
commission.
MODULE III - ANTI COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS
a) Anti-competitive Agreements - Agreement expanded definition - Concept -Forms and

Treatment in India - Parallel Import-
b) Treatment of Anti-competitive Agreements under USA, EU, UK, Australia
c) Appreciable Adverse Effect on Competition in the Market - Relevant market - Determination
of Relevant Market - Rule of Reason and Perse
MODULE IV - CARTELS
a) Cartels - Definition - Dealing Cartels in US, UK, European Union Case - Studies – Legal and
Enforcement Framework of Cartels
b) Cartel Investigation - Leniency Programme - Private Enforcement - Penalties and Sanctions -
Exclusion Agreements.
c) Types of Cartels - Cartels under Indian Jurisdiction - Effect on Consumers
MODULE V - ABUSE OF DOMINANCE AND MONOPOLY
a) Detecting Abuse of Dominance - Factors to Determine the Dominant Position - Relevant

Market
b) Factors Determining Abuse – Exploitative, Exclusionary- circumstances of abuses in the
market predatory pricing – Anti- Trust Laws and price fixing-Essential facilities doctrine
c) Role of cci dealing with abuse of dominance - Penalties and Sanctions-Division of
Undertakings to prevent abuse.
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MODULE VI - COMBINATIONS
a) Regulating Combinations , Meaning of Mergers& Acquisitions Vertical Horizontal

b) Combinations - Concept , Forms ,Reasons .
c) Regulatory Framework in India, Different Tests for Studying the Impacts of Combinations in
the Market , Unilateral and Coordinate Effects of Combinations , Foreclosure, Failing Firm,
Creeping Acquisitions
d) Regulation of Cross Border Combinations, Treatment of combinations under USA, EU,UK.
MODULE VII - COMPETITION LAW AND INNOVATION INTERFACE
a) Overview of IPR - Copyright - Patents - Trademarks, Protection of Industrial Designs,

Geographical Indications and – Traditional Knowledge, TRIPS Agreement & Its Impact on
Countries
b) IPR and Competition Law conflicting relationship-Competition and Patent Law-Interplay
Between Competition Law and IPR In Its Regulation of Market- Patent pools -– Standard
Setting and FRAND Terms.
c) IPR antitrust guidelines in select jurisdictions- IPR vs. Competition Law Complementary
Nature Position in Indian Competition Act -Role of CCI
MODULE VIII - REGULATION OF COMPETITION LAW
a) Powers and Functions of CCI, Role of regulatory authorities in US,U.K, European Union
b) Sectoral Regulation, Competition law and jurisdictional overlaps, Role Of Judiciary in
dealing with jurisdictional issues- exclusivity model, concurrency model-cooperation
c) WTO and its Impact on Competition Laws with reference to UNCTAD - Anti-Dumping -
International Competition Law under WTO , International Enforcement and Judicial Assistance
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. T. Ramappa, Competition Law in India- Policy, Issues and Developments, 2013

2. S.M. Dugar, GUIDE TO COMPETITION LAW, LexisNexis, 6th Edition, 2016.
3. Manoj Kumar Sinha & Sushmitha P Mallaya, Emerging Competition Law, Indian law
Institute, New Delhi, Wolters Kluwer, 2017
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4. Sigrid Stroux, US and EU Oligopoly Control, Kluwer Law International, International
Competition Law Series, 2004.
5. Lennart Ritter & W. David Braun, European Competition Law- A Practitioner’s Guide,
Kluwer Law International, Third Edition, 2005.
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Chauhan, B.S. “Indian Competition Law- Global Context.” Journal of the

Indian Law Institute, vol. 54, no. 3, 2012, pp. 315–323.
2. Pierce, Richard J. “comparing the competition law regimes of the United states and India.”
National Law School of India Review, vol. 29, no. 1, 2017, pp. 48–69.
3. Ezrachi, Ariel, and JiøiKindl. “Criminalization of Cartel Activity – A Desirable Goal for
India's Competition Regime?” National Law School of India Review, vol. 23, no. 1, 2011, pp.
9–26
4. Saurabh, Sameera. “The Economics Of Antitrust Competition- An International Perspective.”
World Affairs- The Journal of International Issues, vol. 21, no. 2, 2017, pp. 86–111
5. Mehta, Pradeep S, et al. Interface between Competition Policy and Intellectual Property
Rights- Select Case Studies from India. Edited by Sarah S. Aneel et al., Sustainable
Development Policy Institute, 2020, pp. 136–162, Corridors of Knowledge for Peace and
Development,
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Richard whish & David Bailey, Copetition law ,Oxford University Press ninth Edition
2018
2. Ariel Ezrachi, EU Competition Law an Analtical Guide to the leading cases
, Bloomsberry Publishing (E-Book),Sixth Edition June 2018.
3. Djorn Lundqvist and Michel S.Gal (Eds), Competition law for Digital Economy, Edver
Elger publishing ,2019
4. Louis Kaplow, Competition policy and price fixing, published by Princeton University
Press 2013.
5. Magnus Strand, et.al. EU Competition litigation - transposition and first experiences of
the new regimm, Bloomsberry Publishing (e-book) 2019
6. Barry J Rodger & Angus Macculloh, Competition law and Policy in the European
Community and United Kingdom, second edition, Cavendish Publishing Limited, 2001,
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7. Kirsty Middleton, et.al., UK and EC Competition law, second edition, oxford University
press, 2009
8. Mark Williams,(Ed.) The Political economy of competition law in Asia, Edward Elgar
Publishing Limited 2013.
9. Peter Chrocziel,et.al., (eds), Intellectual Property and Competition law, Wolters Kluwer,
2016.
10. Deven Desai, et.al., (eds.), Brands, Competition Law and IP, Cambridge University press,
2015.
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Sethi, Rajat, and Simran Dhir. “Anti-Competitive Agreements Under the Competition Act,
2002.” National Law School of India Review, vol. 24, no. 2, 2013, pp. 32–49.
2. Pierce, Richard J. “Comparing The Competition Law Regimes Of The United States And
India.” National Law School of India Review, vol. 29, no. 1, 2017, pp. 48–69.
3. Combination Control- Strengthening The Regulatory Framework of Competition Law in
India? By Tanaya Sanyal &Sohini Chatterjee ((2012) 5 NUJS L Rev 425)
4. ARE IPR AND COMPETITION LAW IN TUSSLE? - AN NTERFACE BETWEEN IPR
AND COMPETITION LAW – by Rahvendra Pratap Singh and Vishwanath Pratap Singh
(CNLU LJ (7) [2017-18] 215)
5. How To and How Not To Introduce Competition Law and Policy in Transitional and
Developing Economies by Frank Emmert ((2011) 1 DWRTC 56)
6. Competition Law, 2013 SAL ANN. REV. 194 (2013).
7. Robert Lane, Competition Law, 61 INT'l & COMP. L.Q. 991 (2012).
8. G. R. Bhatia & Abdullah Hussain, Competition Law in India, 1 INDIAN J. INT'l ECON.
L. 181 (2008).
9. Tanaya Sanyal & Sohini Chatterjee, Combination Control- Strengthening the Regulatory
Framework of Competition Law in India, 5 NUJS L. REV. 425 (2012).
10. Aakash Laad & Mayank Gaurav, Arbitrating IPR and Competition Law Disputes in India-
Issues, Scope and Challenges, 6 INDIAN J.L. & PUB. POL'y 26 (2019).
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Shamsher Kataria v. Honda Siel Cars Ltd. &Ors., Case No. 03/2011
2. UPSE v. National Stock Exchange Limited, Case No. 67 of 2012
3. Google In. v. CCI, Case No. 39 of 2018
4. Automobiles Dealers Association v. Global Automobiles Limited &Anr., Case No. 33/2011
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5. TELCO v/ Registrar of RT Agreement, (1977) 2 SCC 55
6. Mohit Manglani v. M/s Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd. &Ors., Case No. 80 of 2014
7. M/s Fast Track Call Cab Private Limited v. M/s ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Case No. 6 &
74 of 2015
8. CCI v. Steel Authority of India Ltd. & Anr., D.No.12247 of 2010
9. Dee-K Enterprise v. Heavifil et al, 982 F. Supp. 1138 (E.D. Va. 1997)
10. Etihad Airways and Jet Airways Combination Order, C-2013/05/122
11. Google Inc. & Ors vs Competition Commission Of India
12. Mcx Stock Exchange Ltd. & Ors vs National Stock Exchange Of India
13. Mohit Manglani v. M/s Flipkart India Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
14. M/s Fast Track Call Cab Private Limited v. M/s ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
15. Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL) v. Competition Commission of India & Anr.,
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 464/2014
16. Reliance Jio Case Study, Case No. 06 of 2017
17. United Brands v. Commission of the European Communities [1978] ECR 207
18. Untied States v. Grinnell Corp., 384 U.S. 563 (1966)
19. Northern Pecific Ry. v. United States., 356 U.S. 1 (1958)
20.United states vs Terminal Railroad Association (1912) 224 US 383.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Economic theory of competition law, the need for protecting competition in the market and
the difference between competition law and policy.
• Practical aspects and enforcement mechanisms of competition law in various jurisdictions
and its relevance in the Indian context.
• Know about the interrelation between the jurisdiction aspects of regulatory authorities of
competition law and Intellectual property.
• To engage in various advocacy programs of Competition Commission with a broader
outlook and apply it practically.
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PAPER – IV
LAW OF INDUSTRIAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
This course is intended to teach the Intellectual Property and its economic and commercial
impact in current scenario. In the growing world where Invention, access to medicine, Transfer of
Technology has significant role this course examines the International provisions and national
instruments with regard to Intellectual property rights along with the Human rights perspective.
After undergoing the study the student will be able to
• Analyze the concept of Intellectual Property with special reference to jurisprudential and
constitutional perspective.
• Study the role of International Instruments in protecting Intellectual Property.
• Understand the role of various Intellectual property laws along with the necessity of effective
Intellectual Property protection in the new trends of innovation.
• Know the implication of Intellectual property in the field of Inventions, Creations, Business,
Agriculture, Pharma industry and traditional knowledge.
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE I - CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
a) Concept & Meaning - Nature & Characteristics of Intellectual Property

b) History & Classification of IP
c) Role of intellectual Property in Economic Development
MODULE II - THEORIES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
a) Justification and Rationale for Protecting Intellectual property

b) Balancing the Protection of IPR and Public Policy Objective
c) Constitutional and Jurisprudential Aspects of I
MODULE III - INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS RELATING TO IP
a) The International Trade Organization and the events leading to the creation of GATT, 1947 -
The GATT, it’s working and salient features - Negotiating history of the WTO, the Drunkel
Draft and the Agreement stabilizing the WTO, 1994 and Dispute settlement mechanism
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b) Classic treaties Paris convention, Berne Convention, Rome Convention.The Agreement on
Trade related aspects of intellectual Property Rights – General Provisions and Basic Principles
- Objectives and principles-Protection of Specific Intellectual Property Rights under TRIPS
c) UPOV - Agreement on Agriculture-Agreement on Textile and clothing-Agreement on import
licensing Procedure-The Agreement on Safeguards-General Agreement on Trade in Services
MODULE IV- LAW OF PATENTS
a) Introduction to Patents - Patentable and Non Patentable Subject Matter

b) Procedure for obtaining patents – Working of Patents - Compulsory License
c) Commercialization of Inventions-Licence- Terms of License Agreement Assignment of
patents - Revocation of Patents-Infringement – Estopel – Principle of Exhaustion – Bolar
Exception Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001 & Bio Diversity Act
1999
MODULE V - INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS & SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
a) Nature of Industrial Designs - Subject matter of Industrial Designs

b) Rights conferred by Designs - Term of Designs - Remedies for infringements
c) The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000 - Conditions and Procedure
for Registration - Duration and Effect of Registration
MODULE VI - LAW RELATING TO TRADEMARKS & GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
a) Introduction to Trade marks -Registration of Trademarks

b) Acquisition of Trademarks – Rights of registered TM owners - Infringement and Remedies,
c) Law relating to Geographical Indications-The Geographical Indications of Goods
(Registration and Protection) Act, 2000 -Procedure for Registration-Duration of Protection
and Renewal-Infringement, Penalties and Remedies
MODULE VII -INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
a) Access to benefit of Science and Technology, Right to health and Right to food – Ethical
concerns on patenting of life forms.
b) Consumer Rights in Trademark Law – Right to Health – balancing public and private interest
– Comparative advertisement – Right to Property & Unregistered Trade Mark Passing Off –
Geographical Indication & cultural heritage
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c) Creators Right & Freedom of Expression – Right to Education – Fair Use Doctrine-Rights of
Indigenous People - Traditional Knowledge & genetic resources – Traditional cultural
expression – Folklore - UNDRIP
MODULE VIII - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COMPETITION LAW
a) The IPR and Competition Law Interface- Objectives of Competition Law and IPR, the
similarities and dissimilarities between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition law,
types of restraints.
b) Competition Law Regulation of IPRs across Jurisdictions- EU, US,
c) TRIPS Agreement- Compulsory Licensing – Patent Pooling
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Feroz Ali Khader, The Law of Patents- With Special a Focus on Pharmaceutical in India,
Lexis Nexis (2011)
2. Kailasam, Law of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications (2nd ed. 2009)
3. W.R. Cornish, Intellectual Property, Sweet & Maxwell, London (2000)
4. Paul Torremans, Intellectual Property And Human Rights, Kluwer Law International, 2008
5. Steven D. Anderman, Intellectual Property and Competition Law- New Frontiers, Oxford
University Press, 2011
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. K Lipstein, Intellectual Property Jurisdiction or Choice of Law? The Cambridge Law Journal
Vol- 61 No. 2, (July 2002) pp. 295-300.
2. Ruth Okediji, Towards an International Fair Use Doctrine 39 Colum J. Transnat’l L. 75 (2000)
3. Petko D. Kantchevski, The Difference between the Panel Procedures of the GATT and the
WTO- The Role of GATT and WTO Panels in Trade Dispute Settlement, 3 Int’l L. & MGMT.
Rev. 79 (2006),
4. Inter- Governmental Committee on Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expression
and Genetic Resources, Available at- https://www.wipo.int/tk/en/igc/
5. Lorie Graham and Stephen Mc John, Indigenous Peoples and Intellectual Property, 19 Wash.
U.L.J.L &Pol’y (2005) Pp- 313-338.
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FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Susan K Sell, Private Power, Public Law- The Globalization of Intellectual Property Rights,
Cambridge University Press, 2003
2. N.S. Gopalakrishnan & T.G. Ajitha, Principles of Intellectual Property, Eastern Book
Company,2nd Edition , 2014
3. Jayashree Watal, Intellectual Property Rights in the WTO and Developing Countries, Oxford
University Press, 2001
4. Lionel Bently & Brad Sherman, Intellectual Property Law, Oxford University Press, 3rd
Edition, 2008
5. Peter Drahos, A Philosophy of Intellectual Property, Dartmouth Pub Co, 1996
6. Duggal Pavan, Legal Framework on Electronic Commerce & Intellectual Property Rights,
Universal Publishing House, 2014
7. Steven D Anderman, Interface Between Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Policy,
Cambridge University Press, 2007.
8. Philippe Cullet, Intellectual Property Protection and Sustainable Development, Lexis Nexis,
2005
9. C.M. Correa, Competition Law and Development Policies, published in R. Zäch (ed.),
Towards WTO Competition Rules- Key Issues and comments on the WTO Report (1998)
and Trade and Competition (1999).
10.Gabriella Muscolo, Marina Tavassi, The Interplay Between Competition Law and Intellectual
Property- An International Perspective, Wolters Kluwer, 2018
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Jajpura L, Singh B & Nayak R, An introduction to intellectual property rights and their
importance in Indian Context, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, 22 (2017) 32-33.
2. Fred Houwen & Richard Neville, Risky Business- Current Challenges in the Relationship
between Competition Law and Copyright, 8 COMPETITITON L.J. 18 (2009).
3. Shwetasree Majumder & Lucy Harrold, Protecting Healthcare IP in India, Managing Intell.
Prop.131 (2008).
4. Negi A & Thakuria B J, Principles governing damages in trademark infringement, Journal of
Intellectual Property Rights, 15 (2010) 374-379.
5. Sinha B, Joshi H & Ghosh P K, Challenges in creation and management of knowledge capital
in technical educational institutions, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, 14 (2009) 340-
345.
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6. Nomani M Z M & Rahman F, Intellectual of trade secret and innovation laws in India. Journal
of Intellectual Property Rights, 16 (2011) 341-350.
7. Sharma D K, Intellectual property and the need to protect it, Indian Journal of Science and
Reearch., 9 (2014) 84-87
8. Kochhar S, How effective is sui generic plant variety protection in India- Some initial
feedback, Journal of Intellectual Property Rights, 15 (2010) 273-284.
9. Pires de Carvalho N, Towards a unified theory of intellectual property- The differentiating
capacity (and function) as the thread that unites all its components, the journal of world
intellectual property, 15 (4) (2012) 251–279.
10.Audrey R. Chapman, “A Human Rights Perspective On Intellectual Property, Scientific
Progress, And Access To The Benefits Of Science”,
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Assn of Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics Inc. US 2013

2. Baker v Selden US 99 (1879)
3. Cadila Health care Ltd v Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd., 2001 5 SCC 73- AIR 2001 SC 1952
4. Dabur India Ltd v K. R . Industries, 2008 SCC 595
5. Diamond v M. Chakrabarty 65 L Ed 2d 144- 447 US 303 (1980)
6. ESPN Star Sports v Global Broadcast News Ltd., (2008) 38 PTC 477 ( Del)
7. Entertainment Network India Ltd v Super Casssettes Industries Lttd., 2008 SCC 30
8. Eastern Book Co v D.B. Modak 2008 SCC AIR SC 809
9. Faber Castell Akteiengesellschaft v Pikpen (P) Ltd (2003) 6 Bom Cr 65 - 2003 27 PTC 538
10.Feist Publications Inc v Rural Telephone Service Co. Ltd., 113 L Ed 2 d US 340 (1991)
11.General Electric Co v General Electric Co Ltd (1972) 2 ALL ER 507
12.Gillette Co v S.C. Johnson & Sons inc
13.Gottschalk v Benson 34 L Ed 2d 273- 409 US 63 (1972)
14.Honda Motors Co Ltd v Charanjit Singh 2002 101 DLT 139
15.Imperrial Tobacco Co of India Ltd v Registrar of Trade Marks AIR 1968 Cal 582
16.Novartis AG v Union Of India (2013) 6 SCC 1
17.RG Anand v Delux Films (1978) 4 SCC 118 AIR 1978 SC 1613
18.Parker Knoll Ltd v Knoll International Ltd (1962) 33 RPC 265
19.Pepsico India v Gujarat Potato Farmers
20.Ramdev Food Products v Arvindhbhai Rambhai Patel (2006) 8 SCC 726 AIR 2006
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Understand the International and National instruments relating to Intellectual Property

Rights
• Know the impact of Intellectual Property in Business, Agriculture, Human rights law and
Competition Law
• Analyze the impact of new technologies in balancing the objective behind the Intellectual
Property system
• Understand the importance of strong Intellectual Property rights in facilitating the economic
growth and industrialization
• Realize that IPR and Competition law with reference to Human rights promotes consumer
welfare and protects both public and private interest.
*****
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PAPER – V
LAW OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND INSTITUTIONS

Law of International Finance and Institutions is a framework of rules, standards and
practices that govern international financial markets, their transactions and also portrays on the
role of the Institutions which deals with them. It focuses on the law, documentation and legal issues
affecting major transactions in global financial markets and their regulation. It is structured to be
of both high academic and direct practical value. It appeals to students preparing for a career in
financial markets in addition to practitioners wishing to broaden their horizon.
After undergoing the study the student will be able to –
Equip with the law of International Finance that regulates various commercial transactions
at the international level.
Enable them to understand the nature and complexities of International Finance and their
legal issues.
Grasp a knowledge on the Institutions which play a major role in the social and economic
development.
Enable the students answer some vital questions regarding the law of international finance
and Institutions.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Genesis of International finance law-Nature, importance and objectives of International

Finance law
b) Sources of International Finance-Commercial Banks, International Agencies and

Development Banks, International Capital Markets
c) Factors contributing to the growth of International Finance in Developing Countries-Recent

Changes in Global Financial Markets and its legal implications.
MODULE II - INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES LAW
a) Securities Laws of major countries - UK, US, CHINA&INDIA-International Capital

Market- Nature & Concept
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b) Comparative study of the insider trading regulations in the UK, US, China &India.-
Liabilities for Securities Laws Violations- An analysis of legal remedies, and the
consequences of non-compliance
c) Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers codes- UK, US, CHINA and India
MODULE III - INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND THE LEGAL REGULATIONS
a) Global Foreign Direct Investment-Meaning-Entry routes for investment through FDI-

Automatic Route and Government Route-Permissible instruments for investing through the
Automatic or Approval route
b) Different legal forms in which a foreign entity can establish its presence in India- Regulatory
Framework for foreign direct investment across the globe with special reference to IMF and
OECD- UNCTAD world investment report
c) Overseas Direct Investment-Meaning- Eligibility for the investment in overseas direct
investment- Transactions that require the prior approval of the authorities-Conditions for
making investment in ODI -Various filing requirements -Form ODI Part I, II, III-Governing
laws of various countries for making overseas investment
MODULE IV - INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER
a) Inward and outward remittance-FEMA Guidelines and Regulations for Remittances-RBI

regulations for Foreign Remittances
b) International Money Transfer Agreements-Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS)-
Oversees Principal-Indian Agent-Types of remittances- Approval of Reserve Bank of India
c) Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), 2007
MODULE V - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND THE LEGAL

REGULATIONS
a) Depository receipts–American Depository Receipts-Global Depository Receipts-

International depository Receipts-Indian Depository Receipts-Conditions for issue-
Framework issued by SEBI for issuance of depository receipts- The Companies (Issue of
Global Depository Receipts) Rules, 2014
b) Debt instruments –Meaning-Kinds-Foreign Bonds, Euro Bonds, Global Bonds, Convertible
Bonds-Non-Debt Instruments- Foreign Exchange Management (Non- Debt Instruments)
Rules, 2019
c) Derivatives Contracts-Meaning-Instruments and its kinds-Forwards-Future-Swap-Options-
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Credit derivatives-Over the Counter derivatives-The Global derivatives market-Legal
Aspects of Derivatives Trading in India- Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign
Exchange Derivative Contracts) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2020
MODULE VI - INTERNATIONAL METHODS OF PAYMENTS
a) Meaning-Traditional and Electronic methods-Kinds- Cash in Advance- Debit card

payment, Telegraphic transfer, International cheque, Letters of Credit, Documentary
Collections, Open Account, Consignment
b) Legal challenges posted in the digital world
c) Aligned Documentation System-Commercial and Regulatory Documents-Balance of
payments- IMF definition of the Balance of Payments-Elements of BOP- Laws governing
the balance of payments at international level.
MODULE VII - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS-AN OVERVIEW AND
ANALYSIS
a) Introduction-Importance-Scope and Objectives of International Financial Institutions-
Structure and Functions of International Financial Institutions
b) International Financial Institution as a major source of Finance- Bond Financing, Loan
Financing, Equity Financing
c) Legal Regulation of International Financial Institutions-The Bretton Woods Conference-
The World Bank (The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)-
International Monetary Fund (IMF)-International Finance Corporation (IFC)
MODULE VIII - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS-BILATERAL,
MULTI-LATERAL AND REGIONAL AND THE REGULATORY
FRAMEWORK
a) Bi-lateral- CDC Group (British Development Finance Institution)-DEG (German

Development Finance Institution)-Japan Bank for International Cooperation- Overseas
Private Investment Corporation
b) Multi-lateral- European Commission, International Fund for Agricultural Development,

World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA, ICSID) – OPEC Fund for International
Development-
c) Regional- Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and

Development- International Investment Bank-Objectives, operations, schemes of
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International financing – Investments policy – portfolio management and resource
mobilization efforts-regulatory framework.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Philip R Wood, Law and Practice of International Finance, Sweet&Maxwell, 2019

2. Professor Hal S Scott &Professor Anna Gelpern, International Finance- Law and Regulation,
Sweet&Maxwell, 3rd Edition 2012
3. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, International Banking - Legal & Regulatory Aspects,
Macmillan Education, 2Nd Edition 2017
4. CA. Vikram Naik, Multilateral Instruments - An Indian Perspective, Bloomsbury
Publications, July 2019
5. Dr Felix I. Lessambo, International Financial Institutions and Their Challenges, Palgrave
Macmillan US, 2015
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Brummer, C., "How International Financial Law Works (and How It Doesn't)", Georgetown
Law Journal, 99 (2010-11) pp. 257-327.
2. Stefano, C. de, “Reforming the Governance of International Financial Law in the Era of Post-
Globalization”, Journal of International Economic Law, 20 (2017), No. 3, pp. 509-533.
3. Bank for International Settlements. “Trade Finance- Developments and Issues.”Committee on
the Global Financial System Paper No.50, 2014. http://www.bis.org/publ/cgfs50.pdf
(accessed 28 August 2016). p14.
4. Lupo-Pasini, F., “Financial Disputes in International Courts”, Journal of International
Economic Law, 21 (2018), No. 1, pp. 1-30.
5. Eyal Benvenisti, The Law of Global Governance (Hague Academy of International Law,
2014), at p 48; citing Chris Brummer, Soft Law and the Global Financial System- Rule
Making in the 21st Century (CUP, 2012) at p 73
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Ravi C Tennekoon, The Law and Regulation of International Finance, Bloomsbury
Professional, 1stEdition 1991
2. H. Kent Baker; Leigh A. Riddick, International Finance- A Survey, Oxford University
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Press,2013
3. Marc I. Steinberg, International Securities Law, Contemporary & Comparative Analysis,
Kluwer Law International; 1st Edition, 1999
4. August Reinisch, Advanced Introduction to International Investment Law, Elgar Advanced

Introductions series, 2020
5. Colin Bamford, Principles of International Financial Law, Oxford University Press, 3rd
Edition, 2015
6. Sunil Parameswaran, Fundamentals of Financial Instruments- An Introduction to Stocks,

Bonds, Foreign Exchange, and Derivatives, The Wiley Finance, 1st Edition, 2011
7. Bharati Basu with James T. Bang, International Remittance Payments and the Global
Economy, Routledge, 1st Edition, 2014
8. Daniel D. Bradlow, David B. Hunter, International Financial Institutions and International

Law, Kluwer Law International, 2010
9. G. R Hari T. N Manoharan, Direct Tax Laws & International Taxation Assessment, Snow
White Publications, July 2020
10. Rosa Lastra, International Financial and Monetary Law, Oxford University Press, 2015
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Bradlow, D.D., “A Human Rights Based Approach to International Financial Regulatory
Standards”, SouthViews, 171 (Oct. 2018).
2. Chadwick, A., “Regulating Excessive Speculation- Commodity Derivatives and the Global
Food Crisis”, International and Comparative Law Quarterly, 66 (2017), No.3, pp. 625-655.
(e-article)
3. Feibelman, A., “Law in the Global Order- The IMF and Financial Regulation”, New York
University Journal of International Law and Politics, 49 (2017), No. 3, pp. 687-745
4. Gortsos, C., “The Evolution of European (EU) Banking Law under the Influence of (Public)
International Banking Law- A Comprehensive Overview” (January 31, 2019), National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens.
5. Paech, P., “Introduction- International Financial Law”, London School of Economics - Law
Department, 2017
6. World Trade Organization. “Trade Finance and SMEs- Bridging the Gaps in Provision.” 2016
https-//www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/tradefinsme_e.pdf (accessed 28 August 2016).
pp11-12
7. New Markets Lab and International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development.
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“Regulatory Guide for the Financial Services Sector”(on file with authors). pp12-14
8. Cao, J., Cumming, D. J., Qian, M., & Wang, X. 2015. Cross border LBOs. Journal of Banking
& Finance, 50 pp 69-80
9. Shaffer, G., and M. Waibel, “The Rise and Fall of Trade and Monetary Legal Orders- From
the Interwar Period to Today’s Global Imbalances”, in G. Mallard and J. Sgard (eds.),
Contractual Knowledge- One Hundred Years of Legal Experimentation, Cambridge,
Cambridge University Press, 2016, pp. 289-323
10. International Chamber of Commerce. “ICC Global Trade and Finance Survey 2015-
Rethinking Trade and Finance.” 2015. http://www.iccwbo.org/Products-and-Services/Trade-
facilitation/ICC-GlobalSurvey-on-Trade-Finance/ (accessed 28 August 2016). pp102-109
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Budha Ismail Jam v. International Finance Corporation 586 U.S. (2019)

2. Caiola v. Citibank 295 F.3d 312, 312 (2d Cir. 2002)
3. Commissioner of Income Tax v IndusInd Bank Ltd Income Tax Appeal No. 659 And 662 of
2018
4. Cruz City 1 Mauritius Holdings vs Unitech Limited [2013] EWCA Civ 1512
5. Denney v. Jenkens & Gilchrist, 412 F. Supp. 2d 293, 296
6. First-Tier Tirbunal in HSBC v Commissioners for HMRC (2012) UKFTT 163
7. International Holdings BV v. Union of India [2012] 341 ITR 1 (SC)
8. KA. Manshoor Vs. Assistant Director, Enforcement Directorate, Government of India
9. Kohler v Kohler Co., 319 F.2d 634, 642 (1963)
10. Lehman Brothers Commercial Corp. v. Minmetals International Non-Ferrous Metals Trading
Co. No. 94 Civ. 8301, 2000 WL 1702039 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 13, 2000)
11. Merrill Lynch Int'l v. XL Capital Assurance, 564 F. Supp. 2d 298
12. Morrison v. National Australia Bank 561 U.S. 247 (2010)
13. NTT Docomo v Tata Sons Limited O.M.P. (EFA) (COMM.) 7 / 2016)
14. R v McQuoid (2009) EWCA Crim 1301; (2009) 4 All E.R. 388
15. SEC v Texas Gulf Sulphur, 401 F.2D 833, 8282
16. SEC v. W. J. Howey Co., 328 U.S. 293, 299 (1946)
17. United States v Liberia, 989 F.2d 596
18. United States v. Vincent F Chiarella, 445 U.S. 222 (1980)
19. Weinstock v. Asian Development Bank Civil Action No. 1-05-CV-00174 (RMC) (D.D.C. Jul.
13, 2005)
20. World Bank Group v. Wallace 2016 SCC 15
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
To achieve a complete grasp and understanding of Legal framework of International

Finance and gain a mastery over the subject.
To gain an insight and also to analyse on various Financial Institutions.
To accumulate a discernment on all the essential legal aspects of International finance
along with their nature and complexities.
To apply the International finance laws to current business environment.
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PAPER – VI
GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY MECHANISM OF LAW OF
INSURANCE
Similar to other financial institutions, insurance is an activity that needs to be governed and
regulated as health of the insurance sector reflects a country’s economy. A proper regulatory
mechanism is therefore the sine qua non of success and growth of insurance industry as it
stimulates the confidence of all stakeholders. The primary rationale to regulate this sector is to
maintain the confidence of the financial system and to provide appropriate degree of consumer
protection. The subject thereby aims to equip the students with the general principles of insurance
along with their kinds and also enlightens on the governance and regulatory aspects pertaining to
the law of insurance with special reference to various regulations framed by the Insurance
Regulatory Development Authority of India who stands to be the regulator of Insurance sector in
India.
After undergoing the study the student will be able to -
• To achieve a complete grasp and understanding of general principles of law of insurance
and their kinds.
• Equip with the law of Insurance that regulates various transactions at the international
level.
• Enable them to understand the nature and complexities of the legal issues pertaining to
varied types of Insurance.
• Grasp a knowledge on the Institutions which play a major role in relation to the Insurance
Sector.
• Enable the students answer some vital questions regarding the law of international aspects
of Insurance Law.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Evolution and history of Insurance-Definition and Meaning.
b) Need for insurance-Nature-Scope and significance-Constitutional perspectives.
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c) Insurance as a Social Security Tool-Risk pooling-Role of insurance in economic
development.
MODULE II - GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW OF INSURANCE
a) Essential elements of insurance contracts-Nature-Contract is Aleatory-Contract of Uberrima

fide-Contract of Indemnity-Contract of Wager-Contract of Adhesion.
b) Insurable interest-Premium-Risk-Assignment of Insurance policies-Warranties &
disclosures.
c) Double insurance & Re-insurance-Doctrine of Contribution, Subrogation & Reinstatement.
MODULE III - INSURANCE CONTRACTS
a) Life Insurance-Nature & scope of life insurance-Kinds of life insurance contracts-Events

insured -Felo De Se-Factors affecting risk in life insurance-Amounts recoverable under life
insurance-Persons entitled to payment under life insurance-Settlement of claims.
b) Marine Insurance-Nature & scope of marine insurance-Classification of marine insurance
policies-Change of voyage and deviation- Maritime perils-Implied Warranties-Loss.
c) Property Insurance-Fire Insurance-Elements of fire insurance-kind of policies-Claims under
fire insurance-Motor Vehicle Insurance-Types of Motor Polices-No fault liability-
Compulsory Insurance-Knock for Knock Agreements-Rights and Liabilities of Third Party
in Motor Insurance-Claims Tribunal.
MODULE IV- INSURANCE REGULATORY & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT,

1999
a) Salient features of the Act-Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority.

b) Establishment-Objectives-Composition-Duties-Powers-Functions.
c) Finance, Accounts and Audit- Amendments-Regulations-Guidelines.
MODULE V - CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INSURANCE SECTOR
a) Corporate Governance Guidelines for Insurance Companies, 2016.

b) Governance structure-Constitution of Board of Directors-The Role and responsibility of the
Board-Control & Delegation of Functions.
c) Committees of the Board-Disclosures requirement-Outsourcing policy guideline-Reporting
to IRDAI for compliance-Evaluation of Board of Directors including Independent Directors.
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MODULE VI - INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS AND THE REGULATORY
MECHANISM
a) Regulations issued by IRDA for Insurance Agents & Brokers-Rights and responsibilities-
Agent’s compensation and hereditary commission-Termination of agency.
b) The IRDAI (Insurance Brokers) Regulations 2018-The IRDAI (Appointment of Insurance
Agents) Regulations, 2016.
c) Agency Contract-License to act as insurance agent-Authority of a life Insurance Agent-
Licensing of Insurance Brokers-Role & Responsibilities of Insurance Brokers.
MODULE VII - INSURANCE OMBUDSMAN AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

MECHANISMS
a) Insurance Ombudsmen Rules 2017-Objectives-Executive Council of Insurers.
b) Functions-Establishment of Ombudsmen Offices and process of selection of Insurance
Ombudsmen-Term of office-Remuneration-Territorial Jurisdiction-Duties and Functions.
c) Procedure & Proceedings before Ombudsmen-Decisions of Ombudsmen-Awards by
Ombudsmen-Annual Report on Ombudsmen activities-Advisory Committee on
Ombudsmen.
MODULE VIII- INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN INSURANCE REGULATIONS
a) International Association of Insurance Supervisors-Insurance Core Principles-Financial

Services Authority, U.K.-Department of Financial Services, New York.
b) Insurance Board of Sri Lanka-Beema Samiti (Insurance Board of Nepal).
c) Royal Monetary Authority (Bhutan)-Monetary Authority of Singapore-BankNegara,
Malaysia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Professor John Birds, Birds' Modern Insurance Law, Sweet & Maxwell, 11th Edition 2019
Insurance Laws Manual 2020, Taxmann, 21st Edition 2020
2. K S N Murthy & K V S Sarma, Modern Law of Insurance in India, Lexis Nexis, 6th Edition
2019
3. Avtar Singh, Law of Insurance, Eastern Book Company Explorer, 3rd Edition 2017
4. Gaurav Varshney, Insurance Laws, Lexis Nexis, 2016
5. S.K Sarvaria, Commentary on The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act,
Universal Law Publishing, 2017
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JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Insurance Law Journal
2. IRDA Journal
3. The Journal of Banking & Insurance Laws
4. The Journal - Insurance Institute of India
5. Insurance Journal
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Temporary disability insurance and unemployment insurance Law of Rhode Island, 2017.
2. Insurance Law and Regulation, 7th edition (June 17,2020)
3. Insurances Law implications of delay in maritime transport.(Informa Law from Routledge,

1st edition July 27,2017).
4. Directors and officers (D and o) Liability (Tort and insurance Law) De Grayter 1st edition
Feb 19,2018.
5. Insurance Accounting, coverage Analysis, insurance Law and Insurance Regulations

(American institute for chartered property casualty underwriters 2nd edition Jan 1,2014.).
6. Construction defects and insurances volume four - Liability Insurances (September 7, 2018).
7. Zalma on insurance claims part 109 (Aug 20, 2018).
8. Insurance Law implications of delay in maritime transport. (Informa Law from Routledge 1st
edition July 27, 2017).
9. Common Wealth Caribbean Insurances Law (Routledge 1st edition May 7, 2019).
10. Good faith and insurance contract (Peter Mac Donald Eggers, Simon Picken Feb 1, 2018 4th
edition).
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Health insurance Law weekly issi-5370.
2. International insurance Law Review – 0968-2090.
3. Journal of insurance coverage 1096-8342.
4. Tort and insurance Law Journal 0885-856x.
5. Tort trial and insurance practice Law Journal 1543 – 3234.
6. Insurance advocate 0020-4587.
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7. Insurance counsel Journal 0020-465x.
8. Risk 1073-8673.
9. University of North Carolina school of Law Banking institute 1096-7249.

10. Tech decision for insurance 1542-8923.
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Reliances Life insurance vs Rekhaben Nareshbhai Rathod. (in the supreme Court of india
civil appellate jurisdiction. Civil appeal number 4261 of 2019) .under section 45 in the
insurance Act, 1938).
2. Sonell clocks and gifts limited vs New India assurances company limited (2019).(In review
application no 77 of 2016 in op/20/2006).
3. Economic transport corporation vs charan spinning Mills Limited. (civil appeal no 5611 0f
1999 under section 14(1)(d) in the consumer protection Act, 1986) .
4. Alka shukla vs Life insurances corporation 0f india (civil appeal no. 3413 of 2019 arising out
of slp number 3235 of 2016).
5. Starlight shipping company vs Allianz marine and Aviation versicherungs AG others

(Alexandros T) (2013)uksc.England and Wales court of appeal civil decision, 18 July 2014.
6. Amlin corporation member and others vs Oriental assurances corporation (princess of the
stars) 2013 Ewca 2380 (comm).
7. Lekh Ram and another vs Hdfc bank limited (2016)
8. (Relevant part which is under personal accident insurance fire and burglary insurance)
9. P. K Vijayan vs divisional manager (2018)(W.A. No. 1660 of 2019)
10. Rajkumar srivastava petitioner vs Union of india and others (w.p.c 6922 /2017 and c.ms.
28774/2017 and 3219/2018).
11. R.V jegan Mohan vs The state of Tamil Nadu, Rep. By its secretary to government,Chennai
and others. (w.p no. 12276and 12277 of 2012.
12. M/S National insurance company limited vs Rani on 12th March, 2020.(C.M.A number 1848
of 2017).
13. Henkel Corp. Hartford Acc. Indem. Co, 62 p. 3d (cal.2003)
14. Travelers Insurances company vs Eijer Mfg, Inc 757 N.E 2d481 c111. 2000).
15. Vandenberg vs superior ct, 21 cal.4th 815, 88cal.Rptr.2d 366,982P.2d 229 (1999).
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16. Burlington ins. Co vs oceanic design and constr. Inc, 383f.3d 940 (9th cir. 2004)
17. Powerine oil Co, in vs superior ct, 37 Cal. 4th 377,33cal.Rptr.3d562, 118 p. 3d 589 (2005).
18. American Econ. Ins. Co vs Holabird77 and Root, 886 N. 3. 2d 1166(111.App.2008).
19. General Agents insurance company vs Midwest sporting goods Co, 215111.2d146,828 N. ஏ
2d 1092 (2005).
20. Country mut. Ins. Co vs Livorsi Marine Inc, 222 111.2d 303,856 N. E. 2d 338,305 Dec 533
(2006).
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To acquire a comprehensive knowledge about the legal and regulatory environment

around insurance
To gain an understanding on the role of the insurance regulator, as a supervisory and
developing body
To acknowledge the need for regulation and regulatory norms for corporate governance,
policy holder's protection and data protection in the field of insurance
To acquire an insight on the regulations, circulars, orders issued by the insurance
regulatory body from time to time and apply to the current business environment
To accumulate a discernment on International Trends in Insurance Regulations
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PAPER - VII
LAW OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(Discipline Specific Elective Paper)
Alternative Dispute Resolution, commonly known as ADR, refers to dispute resolution

mechanisms outside the realm of traditional judicial processes. The objective of this paper is to
acquaint students with various modes of ADR. ADR mechanism is less bound by procedural
formalities and speedy in giving results. The inability to resolve disputes in a timely manner
eviscerates public and private rights obligations. To overcome this drastic situation ADR is highly
recommended and accepted. For this reason, ADR is appreciated by many countries around the
world. The course is designed in a way that it will give students insightful knowledge about this
emerging area.
Develop an understanding on the operation and implications of various ADR theories and
practices and to assess their value
Develop the ability to critically assess the legal, social and other issues associated with ADR.
Understand the skills and elements involved in Negotiation, Mediation and Conciliation.
Help their clients and society to select and employ the most effective and just methods.
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE I - INTRODUCTION AND BASIC CONCEPTS
a) History & Evolution of ADR

Dispute and its inevitability – Evolution of the concept of ADR with Historical Prospective –
Origins of ADR – Ancient Times – Pre Independence – Post Independence – Current Level
of Pro ADR support in India and Globally – Definition, Scope, Genesis and Need of ADR
b) Introduction to different mechanisms
Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution – Arbitration – Mediation – Conciliation –
Dispute Review Board – Lok Adalat – Judicial Settlements – Other ADRs – Advantages and
Disadvantages – Comparison of ADR with Conventional Litigation – Challenges and
Constrains of ADR
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c) ADR Agreements
Need of ADR Agreements ‘ –Life Vest Analogy – ’Pre-requisites to a draft – Essentials of a
ADR Clause – Contents of a Clause – Adhoc ADR v. Institutional ADR – Advantages and
Disadvantages of Institutional ADR – Hybrid ADR Clauses – Drafting ADR Clauses –
Incorporation – Doctrine of Severability – Enforcement of ADR Clause – Pathological ADR
Clauses
MODULE II - NEGOTIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE

a) Theories
Three Dimensions of any Negotiations – People, Problem, Process – Communication – Active
Listening & Active Speaking – Cognitive Biases – Approaches/Theories of Negotiations –
Structural Approach, Strategic Approach, Behavioural Approach, Processual Approach,
Integrative Approach
b) Preparation
Awareness on instinctive pitfalls – Essentials of Preparation – 10 Point Check List of the 3
Dimensions – People – Personal Relationships, The Mandate, Stakeholders – Problem –
Motivations, Solutions at the Table, Justifications, Solution away from the Table (SAFT) or
BATNA – Process – Organisation, Communication, Logistics
c) Strategies and Tactics
Why Negotiations fail? – Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA) – Cognitive Biases – Coping
with the failures – Value Creating v. Value Claiming – Usual Bargaining Tactics –
Negotiation Sequence – Principles of being an Effective Negotiator – Personalising your
Theory before Practice – Reaching the End – Agreement and Non Agreement
MODULE III - MEDIATION/CONCILIATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
a) Theories
Scope of Mediation/Conciliation – Principles Underlying Mediation/Conciliation – Features
of Mediation/Conciliation – Approaches/Theories of Mediation/Conciliation – Facilitative,
Transformative, Analytical, Inclusive, Narrative – Ubuntu, Abunzi, Gacaca, Mahajans and
Gandhian Approaches – Mediation v. Conciliation – Role of Mediators, Counsel and Parties
– Adhoc, Private, Annexed and Institutional Mediation/Conciliation
b) Procedure
Agreement – Preparation – Pre-Mediation Conference – Relationship with and among the
parties – Opening of Process – Communication – Apology – Forgiveness – Exploring Issues
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and Interests – Accumulating Information – Agenda Development – Encouraging party
negotiations – Separate Session (Caucus) – Concluding – Ethics
c) Settlement Agreement and Governing Laws
Purpose of Settlement Agreement – Reaching Settlement – Reality Testing – Components of
Settlement Agreement – Revisions – Breach of Settlement Agreement – Enforcement –
UNISA – Civil Procedure Law – Legal Services Authority – Sector Specific Laws – Industrial
Disputes, Company Law, Family Disputes, MSME, Real Estate Law, Consumer Disputes,
Commercial Court Disputes etc. – Upcoming Law
MODULE IV - LAW OF ARBITRATION
a) Basic Concepts and Arbitrability

Why Arbitrate? – Features of Arbitration – Validity of an Arbitration Agreement – Types of
Arbitration – Ad Hoc Arbitration v. Institutional Arbitration – Applicable Laws – Juridical
Seat of Arbitration – Reference to Arbitration – Composition of Tribunal – Venue and
Language of Arbitration – Jurisdiction of the Tribunal (Kompetenz-Kompetenz) – Equal
Treatment of Parties – Arbitrability and Non Arbitrability of a Dispute – Rights in Rem v.
Rights in Persona
b) Role of Courts, Parties, the Tribunal and other Stakeholders
Before Commencement of Arbitration – During the Arbitral Proceedings – After the End of
the Arbitration Proceedings – Rights and Duties – Ethics
c) International Commercial Arbitration
Evolution and Basic Concepts – Theories in International Arbitration – Comparison to other
International Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Organisations – Agreement of Parties –
Lex Arbitri (Law of Seat) – Lex Fori (Law of the forum) – Other Applicable Laws – Ad hoc
Arbitration v. Institutional Arbitration – Recognised Arbitral Institutions – Evolution from
Geneva Convention to the New York Convention – Jurisdiction of the Enforcement Court –
Required Documents – Limitations – Grounds for Non-Enforcement – Effects of Challenge –
Hard Law v. Soft Law – UNCITRAL Model Law, Rules and Notes – IBA Guidelines – Other
Applicable Laws
MODULE V - ARBITRATION PROCEDURE
a) Procedure – Commencement to Publication

Notice Invoking Arbitration Agreement – Choosing and Appointment of Arbitrator – Case
Management Conference – Terms of Reference – Interim Measures – Determination of Rules
of Procedure and Communication – Statement of Claim and Defence – Counter Claims –
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Evidence – Admission and Examination – Challenge to Jurisdiction of Arbitrator – Challenge
to Qualifications and Impartiality of Arbitrator – Procedural Orders – Termination of Mandate
or Proceedings – Substitution – Conducting and Controlling of Arbitration Proceedings –
Hearings and Written Proceedings – Publication of Award
b) Arbitral Award and its Challenges or Enforcement
Categories of Award – Remedies – Deliberations and Decisions of the Tribunal – Form and
Content of Awards – Corrections, Interpretations and Additional Award – Effect of Awards
– Proceedings after the Award – Methods, Grounds & Effects of Challenge – Enforcement in
Domestic Courts – Final Relief
d) Specific Concepts
Administrative Assistance – Waivers – Appointment of Expert – Limitations – Default of
Party – Appealable Orders – Effect of death of party – Insolvency – Confidentiality –
Immunity of Arbitrators – Cost of Arbitration Proceedings – Apportionment of Cost –
Deposits – Lien of Award – Arbitration Council of India (ACI) – Accreditations
MODULE VI - EMERGING TRENDS
a) ODR & VDR

ODR v. VDR – Agreement specifying ODR or VDR – Hybrid Mechanism of VDR – Request
for Online Medium – Juridical Seat in the Online Process – Third Party Support – Institutional
ODR or VDR – Reliable Virtual Infrastructure – Cyber Security – Consideration of Cost –
Document Storage and Sharing – Examination of Evidence and Witness – Recording and
Transcription –Signing of Documents
b) Contemporary Developments
Fast Track Procedure in Arbitration – Emergency Arbitration – Med-Arb-Med Process –
Third Party Funding – Mandatory ADR – Tribunal Secretary Practice – Transparency v.
Confidentiality – Financial Institutions' Preference for Arbitration– Unilateral Appointment
– Diversity in International ADR
c) Sector Specific ADR
Increasing specialisation of ADR – Need and Purpose – Dispute Related – Investment
Disputes, Securities and Stock Exchange Disputes, Commodity Disputes, Maritime Disputes,
IP Disputes, Construction Disputes, Domain Name Disputes, Space Disputes, Agriculture
Disputes, Sports Disputes, MSME Disputes, Art Disputes, Fashion Disputes etc. – Institution
Related – IITArb, WIPO, ICANN, PRIME Finance, SHIACA, ICEA, FACT, CIAC, CAS,
CAfA, ICSID, ICSOD etc.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Madhusudan Saharay, Text Book on Arbitration & Conciliation with Alternative Dispute
Resolution, 4th ed., Universal Law Publishing 2017.
2. N. V. Paranjpe, Law Relating to Arbitration and Conciliation in India, 7th ed., Central Law
Agency, 2016.
3. Avtar Singh, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation, 10th ed., Lucknow 2013
4. Malika Taly, Introduction to Arbitration, Eastern book Company, 2015
5. Vishnu Warrier, Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation, Lexis Nexis, 2015
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Fali Nariman, ‘Ten steps to salvage Arbitration in India- The First LCIA-India Arbitration
Lecture’, (2011) 7(2) Arbitration International 115.
2. Manini Brar, ‘Implications of the new Section 29A of the amended Indian Arbitration and
Conciliation Act, 1996’, (2017) 5(2) Ind. J. Arb. L. 113, 118.

3. N. Jancova; "Gilles Cuniberti, Rethinking International Commercial Arbitration Towards
Default Arbitration - TDM 5 (2018),
4. B.S. Vasani; T.S. Mehta; "Why Domestic Parties in India Should be Allowed to Choose
Foreign Arbitration Seats" TDM 2 (2018
5. Subhiksh Vasudev, ‘The 2020 Amendment to the Indian Arbitration Act- Learning from the
Past Lessons? Kluwer Arbitration Blog (10 Dec. 2020);
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. K.V. Satyanarayana, Law of Arbitration and Conciliation in India, Asia Law House, 2017
2. Anirban Chakraborty, Law and Practice of Alternative Disputes Resolution in India, Lexis
Nexis, 2016
3. Ashwinie Kumar Bansal, Arbitration and ADR, 5th ed, Universal law Publication 2016
4. Shriram Panchu, Mediation Practice and Law- the Path to successful Dispute Resolution 2nd
ed, Lexis Nexis 2015
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5. Anuroom Omkar and Kritika Krishnamurthy, the Art of Negotiations and Mediation, Lexis
Nexis 2015.
6. Dr. P.C. Markanda,Naresh Markanda, Rajesh Markanda-Law Relating to Arbitration and
Conciliation”, 9th ed, LexisNexis 2016
7. Anirudh Wadhwa (Chief Editor),“Justice RS Bachawat’s Law of Arbitration and
Conciliation”, 5th ed, LexisNexis 2010
8. Dharmendra Rautrey, Principles of Law of Arbitration in India,Wolters Kluwer,2018
9. Susan Blake,Julie Browne,Stuart Sime- A Practical Approach to Alternative Dispute
Resolution 5th ed, Oxford University Press; 2018
10. Laurie S. Coltri J.D, Alternative Dispute Resolution- A Conflict Diagnosis Approach,2nd
ed,Pearson 2020
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Jonnette Watson Hamilton, Pre-Dispute Consumer Arbitration Clauses- Denying Access to

Justice?, 51 MCGILL L.J. 693, 702-03 (2006)
2. Marco Stacher. (2005). “International Anti-suit Injunctions- Enjoining Foreign Litigations
and Arbitrations- Beholding the System from Outside”. Cornell Law School Graduate Papers.
3. Steven R. Swanson. (1996). “The Vexatiousness of A Vexation Rule- International Comity
And The Anti-suit Injunction”, George Washington University Journal Of International Law
And Economics, 23,30.
4. Nicholas Poon, “Striking a Balance between Public Policy and Arbitration Policy in
International Commercial Arbitration- AJU v AJT” [2012] Sing JLS 1 at 9.
5. http://www.mondaq.com/india/x/537190/Arbitration+Dispute+Resolution/Evolution+Of+Ar
bitration+In+India
6. https://www.lawctopus.com/academike/arbitration-adr-in-india/
7. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/classicalquarterly/article/place-of-arbitration-and-
mediation-inancient-systems-of-international-ethics/70D441BE07328
E741877CFDC084E8778
8. Ayushi Singhal, ‘Appointment of Arbitrators in India – Finally Courts Divest Some Power’,
Kluwer Arbitration Blog (5 Sep. 2017)
9. Khushboo Narayan, ‘SC tells MCIA to appoint arbitrator in global dispute’, The Indian
Express (30 July 2017)
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10. Subhiksh Vasudev, ‘The 2020 Amendment to the Indian Arbitration Act- Learning from the
Past Lessons? Kluwer Arbitration Blog (10 Dec. 2020)
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Afcons infrastructure and Ors. v. Cherian Verkay Construction and Ors

[2010 (8) SCC 24]
2. Bgs Sgs Soma Jv v. Nhpc Ltd. [Civil Appeal No. 9307 of 2019 decided on 10.12.2019]
3. Bharat Aluminium v. Kaiser Technical Services, Civ App 3678 of 2007 (6 September 2012)
4. Bharat Aluminium v. Kaiser Technical Services, Civ App 3678 of 2007 (28 January 2016).
5. BHEL v. Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidhyut Utpadan Nigam Limited Arb. P 78/2019]
6. Cheran Properties Ltd. v. Kasturi and Sons Ltd. & Ors. Civil Appeal 10025/2017
7. CIMMCO LTD. versus Union of India O.M.P. (COMM) 297/2016
8. Garware Wall Ropes Ltd. v. Coastal Marine Constructions & Engineering Ltd. Civil Appeal
No.3631/2019
9. Goel Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. ICAI O.M.P. (T) (Comm.) 120/2018
10. Golden Chariot Recreations Pvt Ltd. v. Mukesh Panika & Anr. 2018 SCC online del 10050
11. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. v. Union of India, [2019 SCC OnLine SC 1520,
decided on 27.11.2019]
12. Kerala State Electricity Board and Anr. v. Kurien E. Kathilal- Civil Appeal Nos.3164-3165
of 2017
13. M/s Chandok Machineries v. M/s S.N. Sunderson & Co. 2018 SCC Online Del 12782
14. M/S Emaar MGF Land Limited & Anr. v. Aftab Singh, 2018 SCC Online SC 2771
15. Manish Anand & Ors. v. Fiitjee Ltd., 2018 SCC Online Del 7587
16. Mother Boon Foods Pvt Ltd v. Mindscape One Marketing Pvt Ltd O.M.P. (COMM)
136/2017
17. National Highways Authority OF India v. Gammon Engineers and Contractor Pvt Ltd O.M.P.
(T) (Comm.) 39/2018
18. NCC Limited v. Indian Oil Corporation Limited 2019 SCC online Del 6964
19. Oriental Insurance Company Limited v. M/s Narbheram Power and Steel Pvt. Ltd. Civil
Appeal No. 2268 of 2018
20. Parsoli Motor Works (P) Ltd. v. BMW India P Ltd. 2018 SCC Online Del 6556
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
To identify and analyse the complex drivers of dispute in the community

To understand the theoretical models of dispute resolution and capacity to analyse their
operation in both legal and social context
To develop basic mediation skills, including communication, analysis and issue identification
To engage in simple dispute resolution systems design
To understand the ethical and legal ethical issues surrounding dispute resolution models and
practice
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PAPER - VIII
LAW OF CORPORATE CYBER SECURITY

Cyber risk in corporate world has multiplied manifold with the evolution and complexity of
technology landscape. Cyber breaches can escalate to legal liability for corporations and hence it is
imminent for corporations to develop their own practices around cyber security for good The term
cyber security suggests innovations and procedures intended to protect computer frameworks,
programming, systems and client information from unapproved access; also from dangers exhibited
through the internet by cybercriminals, hackers or terrorist groups.
After undergoing the study the students will be able to -
• Knowledge about the nexus between Cyber Security measures to be applied.
• Relevance of Cyber Security for the Corporate world.
• Knowledge of various aspects of Corporate Law legislations in regard to Cyber Security.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Meaning, Essence of Cyber Law and need for Cyber Security

b) Introduction, history and types of cyber crime
c) Cyber threats to the Corporate sector
MODULE II - JURISDICTION, ELECTRONIC CONTRACTS AND DIGITAL

SIGNATURES
a) Cyberspace and Jurisdiction
b) How internet structure and jurisdiction impact Corporate contracts (E-Contracts)
c) Electronic contract and its validity in India and type of contracts that cannot be electronically
executed-Digital signature and its legal aspects
MODULE III - LEGISLATIONS IN INDIA –RELEVANCE OF CYBER LAWS FOR

CORPORATIONS
a) Information Technology Act, 2000
b) The National Cyber Security Policy, 2013
c) Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
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MODULE IV - IMPORTANT CONVENTIONS AND COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS
a) Suggestions of (Uday) Kotak Committee regarding Cyber Security to be adapted by

companies/ corporations
a) International Conventions-
b) European Convention on Cyber Crime (Budapest Convention)
b) The Snowden Revelations of Cyber Security
c) ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
MODULE V - RELEVANCE OF E-COMMERCE LAW AND CONTRACTS
a) Legal framework for structuring E-commerce portals

b) Contractual arrangements required for an e-commerce portal to function
c) Limitations to e commerce contracts
MODULE VI - RELEVANCE TO EMERGING CONCEPTS IN CYBER SPACE
a) Need of cyber security in Cloud computing

b) Outsourcing work to Third Party and ensuring cyber security
c) Concept of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
BOOKS
1. Reinier Kraakman, et. al., The Anatomy of Corporate Law- A Comparative and
2. Functional Approach (2nd ed., 2009);
3. Rajesh Chakrabarti, “Corporate Governance in India, Evolution and Challenges”(2005)
4. Vikramaditya Khanna, “Corporate Governance in India- Past, Present and Future” (2009)
5. Umakanth Varottil, “A Cautionary Tale of the Transplant Effect on Indian Corporate
Governance”
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. https://cybercrimelawyer.wordpress.com/category/information-technology-act
2. SEBI - Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience framework for Stock Brokers / Depository
Participants(https://www.sebi.gov.in/legal/circulars/dec-2018/cyber-security-and-cyber-
resilience-framework-for-stock-brokers-depositoryparticipants_41215.html)
3. Cyber Security and Related Crimes in Indian Scenario’ by Sriram S., International Journal of
Current Research Vol. 6, Issue, 03, pp.5403-5412, March, 2014
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4. http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/Classification-Of-CyberCrimes
5. http://niiconsulting.com/checkmate/2014/06/ itact-2000-penalties-offences-with-case-studies
FURTHER READING :
BOOKS
1. T. Ramappa, Legal Issues in Electronics Commerce, Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi
2. Information technology – Venkat Sharma (2006)
3. Cyber Law Vol 1 & 2 Brian Fitzgerald (2006)
4. Information technology Act
5. Dimensions of Cyber Crime- S. R. Sharma
6. Cyber Safety- An Introduction- Leukfeldt
7. Guide to Cyber and E – Commerce Laws by P.M. Bukshi and R.K. Suri; Bharat Law House,
New Delhi
8. Cyber Law in India by Farooq Ahmad; Pioneer Books
9. Guide to Cyber Laws by Rodney D. Ryder; Wadhwa and Company, Nagpur
10. Kamlesh N. Agarwala & Murali D. Tiwari (Ed.) I.T. and Indian Legal System, Macmillan
India Ltd. New Delhi
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. https://www.jlcw.org/
2. https://academic.oup.com/cybersecurity
3. http://stmjournals.com/Journal-of-Cybersecurity-Law.html
4. https://www.csiac.org/journal-issue/
5. https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijics
6. http://airccse.org/journal/ijnsa.html
7. https://www.journalcra.com/article/cyber-security-and-related-crimes-indian-scenario
8. OECD, Digital Security Risk Management for Economic and Social Prosperity- OECD
Recommendation and Companion Document (2015)
9. National Association of Corporate Directors, “Cyber-Risk Oversight” (2014)
10.Effective Data Governance. [online] Available at- https://www.infosys.com/data-
analytics/insights/Documents/effective-data-governance.pdf
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Fodare Pty Ltd v. Shearn [2011] NSWSC 479

2. Say-Dee v. Farah Constructions Pty Ltd [2005] NSWCA 309
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3. J.K. Paliwal and Shri B.K. Paliwal v. Paliwal Steel Ltd. and Ors., [2008] 141 CompCas 624 (CLB)
4. Google India Pvt. Ltd V/S. M/S.Visaka Industries Limited And Another Crl.P.No.7207 OF
2009 19-04-2011
5. Cubby, Inc V. Compuserve, Inc., 776 F. Supp. 135 (S.D.N.Y.1991)
6. Hyderabad Vanaspathi Limited and Ors. v. Registrar of Companies and Anr. [1986] 59 Comp Cas
654 (AP)
7. Groff V. America Online, Inc., 1998 WL 307001 (1998)
8. Diebold Systems Pvt Ltd V. The Commissioner Of Commercial Taxes., [2006] 144 STC 59 (Kar)
9. In Re- William C. Leitch Bros. [1932] 2 Ch. 71
10. Shree Dharma Sugar Industries (P) Limited and Ors. v. Registrar of Companies [1989] 66 Comp
Cas 337 (Kar)
11. Herdilia Unimers Limited v. Smt.Renu Jain [1998] 92 Comp Cas 841 (Raj)
12. SMC Pneumatics (India) Pvt. Ltd. V. Jogesh Kwatra, Suit No. 1279/2001 Delhi HC
13. Registrar of Companies v. Bharat Produce Co. Ltd. and Ors. [1980] 50 CompCas 250 (Cal)
14. Tata Sons Limited V Mr. Manu Kishori & Ors., (2001)ILR 1Delhi236
15. Microsoft Corporation V Mr. Kiran & Another, 2007(35)PTC748(Del)
16. State of Tamil Nadu Vs Suhas Katti, CC No. 4680/2004
17. Jiyuan LI v. Registrar of Companies and in Tianjin Tianshi India Private Limited v. Registrar of
Companies [2012] 171 CompCas 280 (Delhi)
18. Gokak Patel Volkart Ltd. v. Dundayya Gurushiddaiah Hiremath and Ors. [1991] 71 CompCas
403 (SC)
19. Rediff Communication V Cyberbooth &Anr, 1999 (4) BOM CR278
20. Yahoo! Inc. V Akash Arora, 1999 IIAD Delhi 229
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Appreciate and criticise the statutory provisions applying to cyber security in the Corporate
World
Analyse security issues in networks and computer systems to secure corporate infrastructure.
Evaluate the human role in security systems with an emphasis on ethics and social
engineering vulnerabilities.
Interpret and investigate security incidents in corporate sector.
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PAPER - IX
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW

International Business Law aims to provide the regulations required for execution of
international transactions involving more than one nation. The subject thereby introduces the
background to international business law, discusses the legal framework of international business
regulation and examines areas of law particularly relevant to the conduct of international business,
including the law of contracts, sale of goods, international trade and carriage of goods,
international banking, international consumer law etc.
• Equip with the General principles of International business law that governs various commercial
transactions at the international level.
• Understand the nature and complexities of Legal Framework of International Business.
• Answer some vital questions regarding international business and their legal perspective.
• Make the students analyse the principle of international business and strategies adopted by firms
to expand globally.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Genesis of International business law-Nature, importance and scope of International business
law
b) Factors causing globalisation of business
c) Legal Framework of International Business and the United Nation’s role in its development
MODULE II - BUSINESS CONTRACTS
a) General Principles of Law of Contract as applicable to International Business-Types of

International Commercial Contracts and the Importance of Standard Form Contracts in
International Business
b) Legal issues arising out of International Contracts and the determination of the applicable
law.
c) UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2016- Preamble and General
Principles
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MODULE III - SALE OF GOODS
a) Meaning of International Sale of Goods-Parties- Buyer and seller and their rights and duties
b) Uniform Law on the Formation of Contracts for International Sale of Goods
c) International Sales Contract with special reference to The United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
MODULE IV - INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CARRIAGE OF GOODS
a) Introduction and theories of International Trade Law-Principles of International Trade Law-

Export and Import Regulations-Tariff and non- tariff restrictions -Quota restrictions- Anti
dumping-Permissible Regulation-Quarantine Regulation-Customs unions-Free Trade Areas-
Preferential trade agreements
b) Evolution of GATT as a trading institution and transition of GATT to WTO-World Trade
Organization as a regulator of International Trade-Instruments of International Trade Laws-
Agreements, Treaties, Conventions, Model Laws, Rules- GATS-TRIMS-ASEAN-AIFTA-
SAFTA -NAFTA, USMCA, MERCOSUR and FTAA-An overview of International Trade
Laws in India with special reference to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020
c) Definition and classification of carriers-Carriage of Goods by Sea, Land and Air and the
application of international law-Documents of Carriage of Good-Bills of Lading- Kinds,
Nature, Features-Seaway bill-Airway bill-Consignment note-International consignment
note- An overview on Brussels Convention, Hague Rules, Hague- Visby Rules, International
Transport by Sea- Provisions under Hamburg Rules, Conventions on Carriage by Air- The
Warsaw Convention & Montreal Convention. Convention on Carriage by land-
Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road-INCOTERMS
2020 and International transactions
MODULE V - INTERNATIONAL BANKING-LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS
a) International Banking Regulation-BASEL NORMS -International law, choice of law,

conflict of laws, jurisdictional issues -Exchange management and controls, International
loan agreements, covenants and clauses
b) Role of International Monetary Fund and World Bank in International debt crisis
management-International Anti money Laundering Laws and Regulations- The Financial
Action Task Force-International competitiveness-Implications and effectiveness
c) Arbitration and mediation in International banking business
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MODULE VI - CONSUMER LAW-AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
a) Introduction to International Consumer Law-The Principal Functions of International

Consumer Law
b) The Importance of the UN Guidelines on Consumer Protection-The Role of ICPEN-
International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network- Legal Challenges-
c) The Consumer Protection Act 2019 and its impact on International covenants
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Giuditta Cordero-Moss, International Commercial Contracts, Cambridge University

Press,2014
2. Carole Murray, David Holloway, The Law and Practice of International Trade, Sweet &
Maxwell,1 Edition 2015
3. Brian Harris,Ridley's Law of the Carriage of Goods by Land,Sea and Air,Sweet&Maxwell
,8th Edition
4. Indian Institute of Banking & Finance, International Banking - Legal & Regulatory Aspects,
Macmillan Education,2nd Edition 2017
5. Charles E. F. Rickett and Thomas G. W. Telfer, International Perspectives on Consumers'
Access to Justice, Cambridge University Press, 2009
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Kastely, Unification and Community, (1988) 8 Northwestern Journal of International Law
and Business, pg. 574
2. Eiselen, Adoption of the Vienna Convention for the International Sale of Goods (the CISG)
in South Africa, (1996) 116 South African Law Journal, Part II at pg. 323.
3. Puig S,The Merging of International Trade and Investment Law. Berkeley J Int Law.
2015;33(1)-1. Article 4
4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Transparency- UNCTAD series on
issues in international investment agreements II Geneva- United Nations conference on trade
and development, 2012. Accessed March 12,
2018. http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ unctaddiaeia2011d6_en.pdf
5. Micklitz, H.-W., Palka, P., & Panagis, Y. (2017). The empire strikes back- Digital control
of unfair terms of online service. Journal of Consumer Policy, 40(3), 367–388
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FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Ray A. August, Don Mayer, Michael Bixby-International Business Law, Pearson,6th Edition
2013
2. Larry DiMatteo, Lucien J. Dhooge-International Business Law- A Transactional Approach
Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, 2005
3. Michael Joachim Bonell, An International Restatement of Contract Law -The UNIDROIT
Principles of International Commercial Contracts, Transnational Publishers, Inc., Ardsley,
NY, 3rd Edition, 2005.
4. Joseph F. Morrissey and Jack M. Graves, International Sales Law and Arbitration- Problems,
cases and Commentary, Kluwer Law International, The Netherlands, 2008
5. M G Bridge, The International Sale of Goods, Oxford University Press, 4th Edition, 2013
6. Baris Soyer, Andrew Tettenborn- International Trade and Carriage of Goods, Informa
Publishing, 1st Edition,2016
7. Charles Proctor, The Law and Practice of International Banking, OUP Oxford,1st
edition,2013
8. Thomas Wilhelmsson, Geraint Howells- Consumer Law (The International Library of Private
Law), Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2019
9. Dan Wei, James P. Nehf, Claudia Lima Marques, Innovation and the Transformation of
Consumer Law- National and International Perspectives, Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition
10. Professor John Mo, International Commercial Law, Lexis Nexis,6th Edition 2016
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Arthur Rossett, Critical Reflections on the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods, Ohio State Law Journal (1984) 45, pgs.265-305
2. Luca G. Castellani, Promoting the Adoption of the United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), Vindobona Journal of International Commercial
Law & Arbitration, 2009, pg 248.
3. Estrella Faria, J.A., The Influence of the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial
Contracts on National Laws. (2016) 21 Uniform L. Rev. 238
4. Barlow P, McKee M, Basu S, et al. The health impact of trade and investment agreements- a
quantitative systematic review and network co-citation analysis. Glob Health. 2017;13(1)-13.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-017-0240-x.
5. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. World investment report 2015-
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reforming international investment governance. Geneva- United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development, 2015. Accessed March 12, 2018.
http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/wir2015_en.pdf
6. A Rajkumar S.Adukia, A brief study on Carriages Law and Multi Modal Transportation of
goodshttp://www.caaa.in/Image/Carriage%20Laws%20and%20Multimodal%
20transport%20of%20Goods.pdf 3 may 2016
7. Dr. Ram N. Sharma, An Introductory Note on Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925 (2015),Vol
4, Issue 5 IJSR 688
8. Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ‘Basel III- A Global Regulatory Framework for
More Resilient Banks and Banking System’ (2010) BIS accessed 28 October, 2013
9. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director The Long Ascent- Overcoming the Crisis and
Building a More Resilient Economy
https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/10/06/sp100620-the-long-ascent-overcoming-
the-crisis-and-building-a-more-resilient-economy
10. ICPEN. (2016). Memorandum on the establishment and operation of the international
consumer protection and enforcement network. Retrieved from
https://www.icpen.org/sites/default/files/2017-08/Memorandum_on_
the_Establishment_and_Operation_of_ICPEN_2016.pdf. (accessed 3 December 2019).
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Administration of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea v China Navigation Ltd (1967-
68) PNGLR 239 (1 December 1967)
2. Anil & Co. vs. Air India AIR 1986 Del 312
3. Boissevain v. Weil, (1949) 1 K.B. 482
4. British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd. v. Shanmughavilas Cashew Industries, (1990) 3
SCC 481
5. Charles Osenton & Co. v. Johnston, (1942) A.C. 130
6. Commissioner of Customs, Bangalore v. M/s GM Exports and Others S.L.P. (Civil) No.
13028 of 2012 and S.L.P. (Civil) No. 27811 of 2012.
7. Commissioner Of Income-Tax vs Vijay Ship Breaking Corporation 2003 261 ITR 113
Guj
8. Delchi Carrier, SpA v. Rotorex Corp., No. 88-CV-1078, 1994 WL 495787
9. Ethiopian Airlines vs. Ganesh Narain Saboo (2011) 8 SCC 539
10. Hadley v. Baxendale , 156 Eng. Rep. 145 (1854)
11. Heskel v. Continental Express Co., (1950) 1 All. ER. 1033, 1046.
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12. Horn v Commercial Acceptance Ltd (2011) EWHC 1757 (Ch)
13. International Shoe Co. v. Washington , 326 U.S. 310 (1945)
14. Karan Dileep Nevatia, Proprietor v. The Union Of India 2010(1)BomCR588
15. Neville Chem. Co. v. Union Carbide Corp., 422 F.2d 1205, 1225 (3d Cir. 1970)
16. ONGC v. Saw Pipes, (2003) 5 SCC 705
17. Delhi Cloth and General Mills v. Harnam Singh 1955 AIR 590, 1955 SCR (2) 502
18. Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd vs M/S. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. & Another Appeal
Suit No. 118 Of 2004 And Civil Miscellaneous Petition No. 2676 Of 2004
19. Suntec Industries v. the United States No. 16-2093 (Fed. Cir. 2017)
20. Yam Seng Pte Ltd v International Trade Corp (2013) EWHC 111 (QB)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To achieve a complete grasp and understanding of Legal framework of International

business and gain a mastery over the subject.
To understand the legal framework of private international business transactions
To accumulate a thorough explanation on all the essential legal aspects of International
business along with their nature and complexities
To apply the International business laws to current business environment
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PAPER - X
CORPORATE LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS
(Generic Elective Paper)
Businesses are important for the growth of Economy. The corporate world provides
investment, jobs and services however business does not always do good to people. In the wake of
globalization, there is an increased threat of human rights abuses by the corporations at the global
as well as domestic level.If a corporation harms the human rights, there are options to enforce one’s
rights. However, the intersection between corporate law and human rights in India is still relatively
constricted.
After undergoing the study the students will be able to -
• Summarize the most relevant Acts and regulations applicable in India that seek to protect
human right with respect to Corporate sector.
• Understand the measures to be taken by the corporate personnel to safeguard human rights of
its employees.
• Have knowledge regarding how to promote equality, health and safety, social welfare of
corporate employees etc.
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Meaning, Scope and Kinds of Corporation
b) How Corporations can impact Human Rights?
c) Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (with respect to employees and their human rights)
MODULE II - CORPORATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
a) Introduction to Human Rights and Constitutional perspective relating to it.

b) International Human Rights system and its obligations.
c) How are rights at the workplace abused?
- Discrimination at workplace
- Sexual Harassment
- No freedom of association and collective bargaining
- Low/ Unpaid wages
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- Unhealthy and unsafe working conditions
- Child labour and Modern-day slavery
MODULE III - INTERNATIONAL APPROACH TO CORPORATE LAW AND HUMAN

RIGHTS
a) UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights 2011 (UNGP)

b) ‘Human Rights and Transnational Corporations and Other Business Enterprises 2017
c) International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and the
Members of their Families, 1990
MODULE IV - REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN INDIA

a) National Voluntary Guidelines on Social, Environmental & Economic Responsibilities of
Business, 2018
b) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act,
2013 and relevant case studies
c) National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
MODULE V - GRIEVANCE RESOLUTION IN INTERNATIONAL CASES
a) Options available to individuals to enforce his/her rights

b) How to bring civil claim and criminal claim against corporations in
-National court
-Foreign court
c) How to use International Corporate Grievance Mechanism and regulatory bodies to hold
corporations accountable
MODULE VI - JUDICIAL MECHANISM IN INDIA
a) Supreme Court and High Courts (civil and criminal jurisdiction)

b) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
c) National Commission for
-Women Rights
-Child Rights
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BIBILIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Mukul Sharma, Human Rights in A Globalised World

2. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Business and Human Rights
3. Jeffery F. Addicott, Md. Jahid Hossain Bhuiyan, & Tareq M. R. Chowdhuryeds.,
Globalisation, International Law, And Human Rights
4. Chiranjivi J. Nirmal Ed., Human Rights in India
5. NS Sidharthan, K Narayan, ‘Human Capital and Development- An Indian Experience
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. 1.Business & Human Rights- A Brief Introduction, https://www.business-

humanrights.org/en/business-human-rights-a-brief-introduction
2. Legally Binding Instrument to Regulate, In International Human Rights Law, The Activities
of Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises
3. Adrij Chakraborty and Anahita Mehra, United Nations Guiding Principles And The Business
And Human Rights in India.
4. Dr. Vandana Shiva, Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology (RFSTE)
5. Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, ‘India- International
Treaties Adherence’, http://www.geneva-academy.ch/RULA//international_treaties.php?
id_state=107
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Daniel Fischlin & Martha Nandorfy, The Concise Guide To Global Human Rights (Oxford
University Press)
2. Mrs. Annie John Ed., Dialectics and Dynamics of Human Rights (Asia Law House, 2012)
3. Andrew Clapham and Scott Jerbi, ‘Categories of Corporate Complicity in Human Rights
Abuses’ (2001)
4. Dr. S.K. Kapoor, Human Rights Under International Law and Indian Law
5. Girija, K. Pushpavalli & P. Subhashree, Human Rights-An Overview
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6. Jack Donnelly, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice
7. A.N. Dange, Human Rights and International Law Practices
8. Dr. H. O. AgarwalInternational Law and Human Rights
9. Mary Wollstonecraft, Vindication of the Rights of Women
10. Letnar Cernic, The Future of Business and Human Rights- Theoretical and Practical
Considerations for a UN Treaty
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Lubna Kably, ‘ICAI issues norms for CSR accounting by cos’, http://
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ICAI-issues-norms-for-CSR-
accounting-by-cos/ articleshow/47349754.cms.
2. Olivier De Schutter, ‘Towards a New Treaty on Business and Human Rights’ (2015) ,Business
and Human Rights Journal
3. OHCHR, ‘State National Action Plans’, http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Business
/Pages/NationalActionPlans. aspx
4. Jonathan Hills, ‘Coca Cola in India- a Case Study’, CSR Asia (14 June 2005), http://csr-
asia.com/csr-asiaweekly-news-detail.php?id=4146
5. Justin Rowlatt, ‘The Indian women who took on a multinational and won’, BBC News (19
October 2015), http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34513824
6. Kaushik Basu, ‘Why India Needs Labour Reform’, BBC News (27 June 2005),
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/ south_asia/4103554.stm
7. Surabhi, ‘Labour Reform- On Track But Tough Job Ahead’, http://
indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/labour-reforms-on-track-but-tough-job-ahead/
8. Amrita Madhukalya, ‘Two-thirds of Government Departments Don’t Have Sexual
HarassmentCommittees’,http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-two-thirds-of-
governmentdepartments-don-t-have-sexual-harassment-committees-2103799.
9. Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, ‘India- International
Treaties Adherence’, http://www.geneva-academy.ch/ RULAC/international_treaties.php?
id_state=107
10. Ratner, S. (2001). Corporations and Human Rights: A Theory of Legal Responsibility. The
Yale Law Journal, 111(3), 443-545. doi:10.2307/797542
CASES FOR GUIDANCE

1. Perumatty Grama Panchayat vs State Of Kerala, 2004 (1) KLT 731
2. People’s Union for Democratic Rights v Union of India (1982) 3 SCC 235
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3. Electricity Board, Rajasthan v Mohan Lal (1967) 3 SCR 377
4. R D Shetty v International Airport Authority, AIR (1979) SC 1628
5. Ajay Hasia v Khalid Mujib AIR (1981) SC 487
6. Pradeep Kumar v Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (2002) 5 SCC 111
7. Tekraj Vasandi v Union of India AIR 1988 SC 469
8. Chander Mohan Khanna v National Council Of Educational Research and Training AIR 1992
SC 76
9. Zee Telefilms Ltd v Union of India (2005) 4 SCC 649
10. Chairman, Railway Board v Chandrima Das AIR 2000 SC 988
11. MCD v Uphaar Tragedy Victims Association (2011) 14 SCC 481
12. Kirloskar Brothers Ltd v Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (1996) 2 SCC 682
13. TN Godavarman Thirumalpad v Union of India (2002) 10 SCC 606
14. Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra v State of Uttar Pradesh AIR (1985) SC 652
15. Odisha Mining Corporation v Ministry of Environment and Forest (2013) 6 SCC 476
16. SEC v. KBR (Kellogg, Brown and Root)- A Subsidiary of Halliburton Corporation, Civil
Action No.- 4-09-399, United States District Court Southern District Of Texas Houston Division
17. Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. And Ors. vs Monsanto Technology Llc And Ors., 6/2017, C.M.
APPL.14331, 14335, 15669, 17064/2017 Delhi High Court
18. State of Maharashtra vs. Madhukar Narayan Mardikar, AIR 1991 SC 207
19. Vishaka and others v. State of Rajasthan (1997) 6 SCC 241, AIR 1997 SC 3011
20. Nestlé USA, Inc., Petitioner v. John Doe I, et al., 17-55435 U.S. 9th Cir. 2019
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Enhance their thoughts the co relation between corporate law and human rights.
Adopt appropriate mechanism for effective resolution of dispute.
Implement best practices for protection of human rights within the corporate world.
Adhere to sound principles of human rights preservation within the corporate sector
Critically evaluate and analyse the significance and importance of human rights in the life of
consumers of the corporate world.
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PAPER - XI
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF
CONSUMER PROTECTION
(Generic Elective Paper)
Industrialization, developments in communication and globalization has brought in a lot of

changes in our need, perception and attitude towards rights, responsibilities and duties of a
consumer. In developing countries like India, these issues have become more problematic. During
the past decade the need for consumer protection is felt all over the world. All these factors have
increased more scope for research and advocacy for creating a consumer-friendly regulatory
framework. The Indian legal framework has also undergone a substantial change to comply with the
international norms. The subject has received tremendous importance among the contemporary legal
fraternity in India. In this background the present course will aim to introduce the students to the
present law and practice relating to consumer protection both in the national and international
scenario.
After undergoing the study, the student will be able to understand the following.
Evaluation of consumer protection both in national international perspectives
Powers and functions of Consumer Agencies in India
Consumer protection - comparative study
Recent Trends In Consumer Protection in various dimensions
COURSE OUTLINE
a) Consumer Protection - An Overview, The rationale for consumer protection,

Development of market and consumer relations
b) Definition of consumer – consumerism – state’s responsibility in consumer protection
c) Need for legislative measures for consumer protection
MODULE II - EVOLUTION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION – INTERNATIONAL

SCENARIO
a) International instruments and consumer protection, The United Nations Guidelines for
Consumer Protection, Objectives, scope of application and general principles
b) Principles for good business practices Guidelines, International cooperation
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c) International institutional machinery
MODULE III - CONSUMER PROTECTION IN INDIA

a) Constitutional provisions on consumer protection, Framework of consumer protection in
other legislations
b) Interface between consumer laws and other laws, Sectoral laws, Professional service
legislation
c) Intellectual property, International trade law
MODULE IV - CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES IN INDIA
a) New dimensions of consumer protection - present legislative measures, Scope and

objective of Consumer Protection Act 2019
b) Expanded definitions, Three Tier System, Jurisdiction of consumer
c) Relief available to consumers, E- commerce and consumer protection
MODULE V - COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
a) Institutional aspects of consumer protection IN U.S, UK, EU, Existing Enforcement

Mechanisms
b) Framework to Assess enforcement design, Assessing strength and weaknesses of existing
law enforcement system
c) Mutual Consent under UK/EU Laws, Rights to Contractual Information, Consultation
mechanisms, Operational autonomy
MODULE VI - NEW TRENDS IN CONSUMER PROTECTION
a) The link with competition, Non-statutory public bodies, The changing scope of consumer
protection, Consumer privacy and data protection
b) WTO and Consumer Protection, Digital marketing and Consumer Rights, Role of Civil
Society in Consumer Protection
c) Access to justice and Consumer Laws, ADR in resolution of Consumer disputes
BIBLIOGRAPHY
BOOKS
1. Taxman’s Consumer Protection Law & Practice - A Comprehensive Guide to New Consumer
Protection Law (Enforced with effect from 20-7-2020/24-7-2020) (August 2020 Edition)
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2. Supreme Court on Consumer protection Act Justice SN Agarwal Universal law Publishing
Second Edition.
3. Consumer Safety regulation- putting a price on life and limb contributors- Peter Asch oxford
university press, 1988
4. International Perspectives on Consumers' Access to Justice Charles E. F. Rickett Thomas G.
W. Telfer Cambridge University Press, 2003
5. Eradi , Consumer protection jurisprudence, (Butterworths , 2005)
JOURNAL/ ARTICLES
1. Consumerism – caveat vendor, Sumul. J. Power, 38 Ins. Counsel J. 221, 1971 (CD).
2. Law regarding sale of defective goods – a journey from caveat emptor to caveat venditor, J.K.
Yadav.
3. Democratization of justice- The Indian experiment with consumer forums, Robert S. Moog,
2002.
4. Consumer protection law, V. Sudesh, Annual Survey of Indian Law, 2005 (Vol. XLI), ILI
Publication.
5. Government & consumer, Richard J. Barber, Michigan Law Review, Vol. 64. No. 7 (1966).
FURTHER READING:
BOOKS
1. Stephen Weatherill, EU Consumer Law and Policy, second edition, Edward Elgar Publishing
Limited, 2013
2. Geraint Howells, Stephen Weatherill , Consumer Protection Law, Publisher Taylor
& Francis, (E-book) Published-8 September 2017
3. Micklitz, Hans-W., Saumier, Geneviève (Eds.),Enforcement and Effectiveness of Consumer
Law,E-Book,2018.
4. Katherine Porter, Modern Consumer Law, Wolters Kluwer,E-Book, 15 May 2016
5. David Oughton , John Lowry , Textbook on Consumer Law, Blackstone Press; 2nd edition (1
November 2000)
6. Anne-Lise Sibony, Hans-Wolfgang Micklitz, Fabrizio Esposito, Research Methods in
Consumer Law- A Handbook, Originally published- 2018.
7. Alvin C. Harrell, Frederick H. Miller, Daniel J. Morgan, Consumer Law- Problems and
Materials, Originally published- 1986,
8. Chris Turner and Jacqueline Martin, Jacqueline Martin, Chris Turner, Virginia Birch,(E.ds),
Key ,Facts- Consumer Law, Publisher-Taylor & Francis, Published-23 March 2012.
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9. Gagandeep Kaur,Jurisprudence Of E-Commerce and Consumer Protection In India, Satyam
Law International; 1st edition (1 January 2015)
10. Franziska Webe,The Law and Economics of Enforcing European Consumer Law- A
Comparative Analysis of Package Travel and Misleading Advertising (Markets and the
Law) 1st Edition,2016.
JOURNALS/ARTICLES
1. Remedies for consumer protection- prevention, restitution, or punishment, Dorothy Cohen,

Journal of Marketing, Vol. 39 (Oct 1975) p. 24.
2. The consumer ombudsman, Donald B. King, 79 Com.L.J. 355, (1974).
3. Challenge to the lawyers- Philippines, Lilia D. Ling, 12 Int’l Legal Prac. 93 (1987).
4. Who speaks for the consumer, Susan S. Silbey, 1984 Am. B. Found, Res. J. 429, (1984).
5. Determination of complex issues under the Consumer Protection Act- a question of
jurisdiction, Dr. V.K. Agarwal, (2004) 3 Comp LJ 9.
6. Pappalardo, Janis K, Product Literacy and the Economics of Consumer Protection Policy, The
Journal of Consumer Affairs, volume 26, No 2, summer 2012.
7. Wright, Joshua D., The Antitrust/consumer Protection Paradox- Two Policies at War with
Each Other, The Yale Law Journal, volume 121, No 8, June 2012.
8. Ben-Shahar, Omri, Consumer Protection without Law- Can One-Way Contracts Provide
Better Consumer Protection Than the Current Enforcement-Based Regime? Regulation,
Volume 33 No 2, Summer 2010.
9. Shayak Sarkar, Consumer Expectations and Consumer Protection, 88 GEO. Wash. L. REV.
949 (2020).
10. John Goldring, Globalisation and Consumer Protection Laws, 8 MACQUARIE L.J. 79 (2008)
CASES FOR GUIDANCE
1. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation (KPTC) v Ashok Iron Works Private Limited, 9
February, 2009
2. Indian Medical Association v V.P. Shantha and others, (1995) 6 SCC 651 (2)
3. Sehgal School of Competition v Dalbir Singh, 2009 CONSUMER 16192 (NS)
Registrar Madras High Court Cites 37
4. Spring meadows hospital v. Harjot Ahluwalia, and Another(1998) 4 SCC 39.
5. Insurance Company cannot Reject Claims on Technical Grounds-Om Prakash v. Reliance
General Insurance , civil Appeal 3883/2007 (and other connected appeals), (2017) 5 SCC 776
6. M/S Emaar MGF Land Limited & Anr. v. Aftab Singh, (2012) 2 SCC 506
64
7. Dr. M. Kochar vs Ispita Seal (National Commission), on 28 July, 2011.
8. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation v Ashok Iron Works Private Limited, on
9 February, 2009 ,Bench- Markandey Katju, R.M. Lodha
9. Faze Clan, Inc., v. Tenney, 19-cv-7200 (JSR) (S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2020
10. Wheat Growers et al. v. Zeise, E.D. Cal. No. 2-17-cv-02401 (filed November 15, 2017)
11. Snyder v. Green Roads of Florida LLC, 2020 WL 42239 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 3, 2020)
12. Syntek Semiconductor Co. v. Microchip Tech Inc. (9th Cir. 2002)
13. See Smith v. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., 663 F. Supp. 2d 1336, 1339–40 (S.D. Fla. 2009)
14. Colette v. CV Sciences, Inc., No. 2-19-cv-10228-VAP-JEM(x) (“Colette”)
15. Snyder v. Green Roads of Florida, 430 F. Supp. 3d 1297 (S.D. Fla. 2020)
16. Taylor v. Federal Aviation Administration, 16-1302, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of
Columbia (Washington)
17. Hartford Cas. Ins. Co. v. J.R. Mktg., L.L.C., 61 Cal. 4th 988, 1000 (2015)
18. Briseno v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., 844 F.3d 1121 (9th Cir. 2017).
19. Lavie v. Procter & Gamble Co., 105 Cal. App. 4th 496, 510 (2003)
20. Colgan v. Leatherman Tool Grp., Inc., 135 Cal. App. 4th 663, 679 (2006)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• A comprehensive understanding about the existing law on consumer protection in India.
• Conversant with major international instruments on consumer protection
• Aware of the basic procedures for handling consumer disputes.
• Students will be able to appreciate the emerging questions and policy issues in consumer law
for future research.
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SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW

LL.M CBCS PATTERN

FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS LAW

SPECIALIZED CORE PAPERS - 06

1. Legal Framework of Corporate Management and Governance.

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE PAPERS - 03

7. Law of Commercial Dispute Resolution.

8. Law of Corporate Cyber Security.

9. International Business Law.

GENERIC ELECTIVE PAPERS - 02

10. Corporate Law and Human Rights.

11. International and National Legal Framework of Consumer Protection.

1. Governance and Regulatory Mechanism of Law of Insurance

LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE MANAGEMENT AND

(Specialized Core Paper)

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

a) Origin and History of Corporate Management and Governance-Evolution of corporate

a) Shareholders-Role of Shareholders-Shareholder rights-Responsibilities of Shareholders –

MODULE III - DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

a) Board of Directors-Structure of the Board-Role, Authority and independence of the Board -

MODULE IV - AUDIT AND INVESTOR PROTECTION

a) The Audit Committee and corporate governance-Defining Audit and Auditors-Significance of

MODULE V - TRANSPARENCY, DISCLOSURES & COMMUNICATION

a) Defining Disclosure and Transparency-Effective Tools for Disclosure.

MODULE VI - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

a) The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility - Role of stakeholders in CSR

a) Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992.

MODULE VIII - INTERNATIONAL LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE

1. V. Balachandran, V. Chandraasekaran, Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social

Companies Win or Lose

Eﬀectiveness- Institutional, Regulatory and Functional Perspectives for Developing and

CASES FOR GUIDANCE

BANKING AND FINANCE: LAW AND GOVERNANCE

(Specialized Core Paper)

MODULE III - RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AS THE CENTRAL BANK

a) Organizational structure and Functions of Reserve Bank of India

MODULE IV - SOCIAL CONTROL IN BANKING

a) Nationalization- Evaluation- private ownership, nationalization and Disinvestment. Priority

MODULE V - NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT

MODULE VII - SECURITIZATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS

a) Securitisation - Regulation of Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets of Banks

MODULE VIII - TECHNOLOGY IN BANKING SYSTEM AND FINANCIAL

1. R.K.Talwar, Report of Working Group on Customer Service in Banks.

1. A.V.Murthy vs B.S Nagabajavanna ((2002) 2 SCC 642)

Have a comprehensive understanding of conceptual and legal parameters including the

LAW OF UNFAIR COMPETITION: COMPARATIVE JURISPRUDENCE

(Specialized Core Paper)

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

a) Basic economics of Competition law, Purpose of competition law-Market structure, Concept

MODULE II - EVOLUTION &GROWTH OF COMPETITION LAW

MODULE III - ANTI COMPETITIVE AGREEMENTS

a) Anti-competitive Agreements - Agreement expanded definition - Concept -Forms and

MODULE V - ABUSE OF DOMINANCE AND MONOPOLY

a) Detecting Abuse of Dominance - Factors to Determine the Dominant Position - Relevant

a) Regulating Combinations , Meaning of Mergers& Acquisitions Vertical Horizontal

MODULE VII - COMPETITION LAW AND INNOVATION INTERFACE

a) Overview of IPR - Copyright - Patents - Trademarks, Protection of Industrial Designs,

MODULE VIII - REGULATION OF COMPETITION LAW