Legal Studies Class XI Syllabus

Legal Studies Class XI Syllabus

Course Structure

S.No.	Units	Marks
1	Theory and Nature of Political Institutions	20
2	Nature and Sources of Law	20
3	Historical Evolution of Indian Legal System	20
4	Civil and Criminal Courts and Process	20
5	Family Justice System	20
	Total	100

Unit 1: Theory and Nature of Political Institutions

• Concept of State/Nation
• Organs of Government - Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
• Separation of Powers – Parliamentary Sovereignty and Judicial
• Independence
• Constitutional Framework of India

Unit 2: Nature and Sources of Law

• Legislation – process, delegated and subordinate legislation
• Case Law – Stare decisis, precedents within the hierarchy of courts
• Authoritative Sources
• Custom
• Law Reform

Unit 3: Historical Evolution of Indian Legal System

• Ancient Indian Law
• English law in India
• Administration of Justice in British India
• Charter of 1861 and subsequent Charters
• Establishment of High Courts and the Federal Court
• Drafting of the Indian Constitution
• Ancient Indian Law in Modern Legal Framework

Unit 4: Civil and Criminal Courts and Process

• The Civil Court Structure
• The Criminal Court Structure
• The Civil Process
• The Criminal Process – investigation and prosecution

Unit 5: Family Justice System

• Institutional Framework
• Marriage and Divorce
• Children
• Domestic Violence