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Legal Studies Syllabus for Standard 12th

The module given below is regarding the syllabus of legal studies compiled for standard 12th students as per the CBSE notifications and guidelines for a better and quick understanding of the unit-wise syllabus.

Unit 1: Judiciary

Courts and Judicial Review
Structure and Hierarchy of Courts and Legal Offices in India
Appointments, Trainings, Retirement and Removal of Judges
Constitution, Roles and Impartiality

Unit 2: Topics of Law

Introduction to Criminal Laws In India
Law of Torts
Law of Contracts
Law of Property

Unit 3: Arbitration, Tribunal Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Types of ADR – Arbitration, Administrative Tribunals
Adversarial and Inquisitorial Systems
Ombudsman
Lok Adalats
Mediation and Conciliation
Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Lokpal and Lokayukta

Unit 4: Human Rights In India

Complaint Mechanism of Quasi-Judicial Bodies – NHRC, NCM, NCW, NCSC, and NCST
Constitutional Framework and Related Laws in India- Human Rights in India
Preamble
Fundamental Rights
Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy

Unit 5: Legal Profession in India

The Advocates Act, 1961
Opportunities for Law Graduates
Lawyers and Professional Ethics Professional Duties of an Advocate
Liberalization of the Legal Profession
The Bar Council of India
Women and Legal Profession in India
Legal Education in India
Advertising by Lawyers

Unit 6: Legal Services

Legal Aid in context of Social Justice and Human Rights
Lok Adalats
NALSA Regulations, 2010
Criteria for Giving Free Legal Services
Free legal aid under criminal law, legal aid by the state, legal aid under the Indian Constitution