TEACHING PLAN: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing

SCHOOL: ACADEMIC SESSION: BATCH: BALLB (Hons.) /BBALLB (Hons) 9th

SOL 2022-23 Sem. 2022-23
Course
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code LCP-1
Course
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Title Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing
3 Credits 6
Contact Hours- 50
Learning
4 Project, Presentation and Assessment- 20
Hours
Total Hours- 70
The object of this course is to present substantive law and practical know how in
regard to the pleading, drafting and conveyancing. This subject occupies a significant
role in way as it aims at making students able to learn to show how legal transactions
are influenced by the legal considerations. A well drafted document instantly attracts
the attention of the court. Any failure, however little, in bringing out the material
issues would be fatal to the matter under consideration before the court. Therefore, It
is pertinent to note that one has an accurate understanding of the concerned issues so
that relevant questions are brought before the court for successful adjudication.
Course Pleadings help students in their endeavour to understand basics of the art of pleading
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and conveyancing.
The main objects of this module are-
 Highlight importance and usage of the legal drafting and pleading.
 Emphasize usage of different tools, techniques and related complications
involved in art of legal drafting and pleading
 Make student equipped of the adequate drafting and pleading skills.
 Sharpen student’s understanding to analyse the complicacies of task of legal
drafting analytically.
1. Articulate the argumentation process and apply the legal drafting abilities
during appearance before courts and tribunals.
2. Analyze the concept of Pleading and various rules of pleading and able to
Course
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Outcome
3. Develop the legal drafting skills and understand practical aspect of
registration, signing and verification of such documents.

7 Outline syllabus:
Paper Introduction: Reference Teaching
7.00 Code/ Topic number methods
Unit No.
Overview of Pleadings : A.B. Lecture and
Meaning and importance of Pleadings Kafaltiya* , Discussion
7.01 LCP-1/ I 1 pp. 1-3, 11-19

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 Functions and particulars of Pleading A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
2 pp. 23-26, 40- Discussion
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Order 6, CPC 1908; A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
Essentials of Pleading; pp. 24-26 Discussion
Signing, Verification, Amendment and and Project
Striking Out the Pleadings
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Order 6, CPC and its applicability in

Pleadings
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Case Laws: A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
1.Lakshmi Narayan Deo Vasti Temple v. pp. 11-17 Discussion
Narayan F. Marathy (1995) 2 Bom CR and Case
610 Study

2. Prabodh Verma v. State of UP (1984) 4

SCC 251
3. Someswer v. Tribhuvan AIR 1934 PC
130

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A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
Civil Pleadings: (Substantive Aspects pp. 27-40 Discussion
and Drafts)
7.02 LCP-I/2 and Project
Plaint and Written Statement (Order 7 and
1 8 of CPC)

Notice under Sec.80 of CPC A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and

2 pp.96-97 Discussion
Injunctions A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
pp. 50 Discussion
3 and Project
Interlocutory Applications A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
pp. 44-63, 72- Discussion
4 73, 86, 89, 93.
Revision, Review and Appeals A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
pp. 140-151 Discussion
5 and Project
Criminal Pleadings: (Substantive aspects A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
and Drafts) pp. 180-183 Discussion
Introduction about Criminal Pleadings
7.03 LCP-1/3
(Meaning, Nature and Fundamental
Requirements)

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 Complaint u/s 2 (d), Cr. P.C. 1973 A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
pp. 181-182 Discussion
2
Bail Applications u/s 436,437, Cr.P.C.
A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
1973 pp. 185-186 Discussion
3
Anticipatory Bail Application u/s 438, A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
Cr.P.C. 1973 pp. 185-186 Discussion

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Application u/s 125, Cr. P.C. 1973 A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
5 pp. 114 Discussion
Other important pleadings : Substantive A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
aspects and forms- pp. 183 Discussion
7.04 LCP-1/ 4
Complaint u/s 138, Negotiable Instrument
Act, 1881
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Petition for dissolution of Marriage under A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture and
Hindu Marriage Act pp. 113, 116- Discussion
2 126, 131
Writ Petition u/a 226, Constitution of A.B. Kafaltiya, Lecture,
India pp. 162, 173- Discussion
3 177 and Project
Conveyancing: S.P. Lecture and
7.05 LCP-1/5 Meaning, nature and definition of Aggarwal,** Discussion
Conveyancing pp.5-13
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Sale Deed S.P.Aggarwal, Lecture and
pp. 50-53, 60, Discussion
2 411-427.
Mortgage Deed S.P. Aggarwal, Lecture,
pp. 277-297 Discussion
3 and Project
Lease Deed S.P. Aggarwal, Lecture and
4 pp. 229-254 Discussion
Gift Deed S.P. Aggarwal, Lecture and
5 pp. 187-201 Discussion
Partnership Deed S.P. Aggarwal, Lecture and
6 373-393 Discussion
8 Course Evaluation
8.1 CA: 20%
8.1.1 Attendance 5%
8.1.2 Homework -
8.1.3 Quizzes 4 Quizzes, 5%
8.1.4 Projects 1 Project, 5%
8.1.5 Presentation 1 Presentation, 5%
8.1.6 Any other --
8.2 MTE(IA) 20%
8.3 End-term examination: 60%
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9 Recommended Reading and Online Sources
1.D.K. Gupta, A Guide to Conveyancing, Drafting and Deeds, Vol. 2- 8 , 2nd
Ed. 2005,
Kamal Law House, Kolkata.
2. N.S. Bindra, Conveyancing, Vol.2-7, Delhi Law House, Delhi, 2008
3. G.F. Harwood, Odgers on Pleadings and Practice, 20th Ed. 1971, Universal
Law Publishing Co. Pvt Ltd., Delhi.
4. Rodney D. Ryder, Corporate and Commercial Agreements Drafting
Guidelines, Forms and Precedents, Universal Law Publishers, New Delhi
9.1 Text Books 2005.
5. P.C. Moga, The Law of Pleading in India
6. R. N. Chaturvedi, Pleading, Drafting and Conveyancing (Central Law
Publications)
7. **S.P. Aggarwal, Drafting and Conveyancing, Ed. II , Lexis Nexis Gurgaon,
2015.
8. *A.B. Kafaltiya, Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing, Universal Law
Publishing, New Delhi, 2010.

1. P.C. Moga, The Law of Pleading in India

2. R. N. Chaturvedi, Pleading, Drafting and Conveyancing (Central Law
Publications)
3. **S.P. Aggarwal, Drafting and Conveyancing, Ed. II , Lexis Nexis Gurgaon,
2015.
4. *A.B. Kafaltiya, Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing, Universal Law
Publishing, New Delhi, 2010.

E-Sources:
1. https://www.taxmann.com/post/blog/know-all-about-drafting-pleadings-
and-appearances-in-cvil-procedure-code/
2. http://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/ecourse/law/Civil%20Pleadings-%20Draft.pdf
3. https://sites.google.com/site/sarinadvocate/drafting-and-pleading/how-
9.2 References to-draft-a-plaint
4. How to Draft a Written Statement ?
< https://old.amu.ac.in/emp/studym/100008435.pdf>
5. https://blog.ipleaders.in/drafting-process-of-civil-first-appeals/
6. https://draft-x.com/first-appeal-under-section-96-cpc/
7. Draft for the notice of suit u/s 80, CPC
< http://www.aadisol.in/aca/sa/forms/2332.pdf >
8. Interlocutory Applications-
https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/sites/default/files/merged_document_29.
pdf
9. https://blog.ipleaders.in/interlocutory-applications-and-orders-under-
civil-procedure/
10. https://blog.ipleaders.in/draft-revision-petition/

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11. Draft of Revision Application-
https://www.icsi.edu/media/portals/126/pdf/SPECIMEN%20FORM%20OF
%20REVISION.pdf
12. https://www.studocu.com/in/document/op-jindal-global-
university/drafting-and-pleadings/interlocutory-application-format-cpc-
draft/18421261
13. https://www.daaman.org/post/review-application-format-us-114-cpc
14. Types of criminal pleadings- https://ncpro.sog.unc.edu/manual/103-1
15. https://www.tophitonadvocate.com/draft-of-criminal-complaint-under-
section-200-1563-criminal-procedure-code/
16. https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/sites/default/files/Law%20relating%20%2
0to%20Bail%20by%20K%20Suri%20Krishna.pdf
17. https://blog.ipleaders.in/provisions-relating-to-bail/
18. https://blog.ipleaders.in/bail-provisions-under-the-code-of-criminal-
procedure/
19. https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/sites/default/files/Petitoin%20Format%20
-%20F%20%28Mutual%20Consent%29.pdf
20. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3776615
21. https://www.barelaw.in/draft-for-petition-for-dissolution-of-marriage-by-
a-decree-of-divorce/

22. https://blog.ipleaders.in/nature-section-138-negotiable-instruments-act-
1881
23. https://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/agreements/miscellaneousagree
ments/37.php
24. https://www.coursehero.com/file/94258886/complaint-us-138-of-ni-act-
in-ms-word-format-against-return-of-cheque-downloaddocx/
25. Application for regular bail-
https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/sites/default/files/MC%201242-21.pdf
26. Anticipatory bail application-
https://mphc.gov.in/upload/indore/MPHCIND/2022/MCRC/12330/MCRC
_12330_2022_FinalOrder_10-Mar-2022.pdf
27. https://www.aaptaxlaw.com/Legal-Formats/petition-for-maintenance-
under-section-125-of-crpc-format-down-load-maintenance-to-wife-
children-parents.html
28. https://www.vedlegal.com/importance-meaning-conveyance/
29. https://www.magicbricks.com/blog/sale-deed-meaning-
format/125757.html
30. https://awhosena.in/new/images/projectsdata/com/COM_SALE_DEED.p
df
31. https://industries.cg.gov.in/sipb/pdf/ModelCodeofContract/Simple%20M
ortgage%20Deed.pdf
32. https://www.legalserviceindia.com/forms/lease-deed-format.pdf
33. https://www.magicbricks.com/blog/gift-deed-registration/126187.html
34. https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/gift-deed/
35. https://byjus.com/commerce/partnership-
deed/#:~:text=Partnership%20deed%20is%20a%20written,also%20called

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 %20a%20partnership%20agreement.

Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFQmbwlSbY8
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References

QUESTION BANK

UNIT 1

1. Write a note on the fundamental rules of Pleadings.

2. Explain the provisions of CPC relating to filing of a suit.

3. What are set-off and counter-claims?
4. What do you by Mis-Joinder and Non-Joinder?
5. What is interpleader suit?
6. What do you mean by pleading?
7. Discuss the significance drafting and pleadings?
8. Discuss as what rules of CPC 1908 be followed while pleading?
9. What are the alternate pleadings?
10. What is attestation?
11. What is the relevance of attaching the annexures and affidavit with pleading?
12. What is the Issue?
13. What do you understand by Cause of Action?
14. Case Study of Someswer v. Tribhuvan AIR 1934 PC 130

UNIT II

1. Explain in detail the provisions of C.P.C. 1908 which should be followed while a plaint is
to be instituted.
2. Enumerate as how particulars relating to the court, its jurisdiction and identity of parties are
required to be described in a plaint. Which are the provisions of C.P.C. that pertain to it?
3. What is a Written Statement? Why an affidavit is necessary to support an averment in the
Written Statement?
4. Can a defendant aver the arguments additional to what has been specifically denied?
5. Explain the provisions of CPC relating to filing of a suit.
6. How and under what circumstances the suit for temporary injunction is filed before a court?
7. Bring out the difference between the suits for permanent and temporary injunction.
8. Can an ordinary suit for recovery be modified? Explain.
9. When the notice under section 80 of CPC 1908 may be served? Prepare the model draft of
it.

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10. Under what circumstances an appeal is preferred under Order 41 of the CPC?
11. What is Revision petition? Enumerate the provisions of CPC dealing with it.
12. What do you mean by Review petition? Shed light on provisions of CPC made in this
regard.
13. Prepare a draft of an Appeal under Order 43 of CPC.
14. What various applications are covered under applications of the interlocutory nature?

UNIT III

1. Write an essay on general principles being followed in criminal pleadings.

2. Describe the provisions of Cr. P.C. under which an application for regular bail is moved.
3. Draft an application for anticipatory bail.
4. Under what circumstances an application under section 125, Cr. P.C. may be filed?
5. Write a note on First Information Report (FIR).
6. What consequences would follow in the non-pursuance in registering the First Information
Report (FIR)? Shed the light on judicial intervention in this regard.
7. Prepare a model draft of application under section 482, Cr. P.C.1973.
8. What is compounding of an offence by way of compromise under section 320 (i) of the Cr.
P.C. 1973 ? Also prepare a model draft for it.
9. “Bail is a general rule while Jail is an exception.” Discuss.
10. Write an essay on Muslim woman’s right to maintenance under section 125 of Cr. P. C.
11. Explain the role of information technology in streamlining the filing of FIR.

UNIT IV

1. Describe various kinds of injunction.

2. What do you mean by conveyancing? Discuss fundamentals of the art of conveyancing.
3. Prepare a model draft for complaint under section 138 of Negotiable of Instrument Act,
1881. What would be the consequences if a complaint for dishonor of Cheque has been
filed?
4. On what grounds a Hindu marriage can be dissolved as per section 13 of Hindu Marriage
Act? Draft a model petition for dissolution of a Hindu marriage on the ground of cruelty
and desertion by husband against a wife.
5. Draft a petition for dissolution of a Hindu Marriage on the ground of mutual consent?
6. Discuss the writ jurisdiction, its constitutional signification and various kinds of writs
prescribed under Art. 226 of Indian Constitution.

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7. Prepare a model draft on any two of the following types of the Writs-

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas Corpus
3. Certiorari
4. Prohibition
5. Quo Warranto

UNIT V

1. Bring out the difference between agreement to sell and Sale Deed. Prepare a model draft of
both.
2. How a suit for the dissolution of partnership may be instituted? Prepare a model draft of it.
3. What is a Caveat? Prepare a draft of an application for the grant of Caveat to be filed under
section 148A of the CPC.
4. What is Lease Deed? Prepare a model draft of it.
5. Bring out the difference between relinquishment deed, partnership deed and mortgage deed.
Also prepare their model draft.
15. Discuss the meaning, scope and significance of conveyancing.
16. What is Mortgage? How many types of the mortgages are provided under section 58 of
Transfer of Property Act, 1882? Prepare a model draft of simple mortgage.
17. Write short notes on the following:
1. Simple Mortgage
2. English Mortgage
3. Usufructuary Mortgage
4. Mortgage by conditional Sale
5. Equitable Mortgage
6. Anomalous Mortgage
18. What do you understand by Lease? Is there any difference between Lease and Tenancy?
Prepare a model lease deed.
19. How the Gift has been defined by section 122 of Transfer of Property Act 1882? Prepare a
gift deed.
20. Can a Gift be revoked or suspended? If yes, then how? Discuss rights of bona fide
purchaser?

PROJECTS (To be given to the groups of students):

1. Prepare assignment on fundamentals of pleadings.
2. Draft a model Plaint.
3. Draft first Appeal against a Decree u/s 96, CPC.
4. Draft an application for temporary injunction.
5. Draft a writ petition memorandum for Mandamus.
6. Draft an English Mortgage Deed.

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