SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Program: B.A.,LL.B. (Hons) 8101 & B.B.A.,LL.B. (Hons) 8102 Semester : III

Course/Module : Constitutional Law I Module Code:

Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme

Lecture Practical Tutorial Credit Internal Continuous Term End Examinations
(Hours (Hours (Hours per Assessment (ICA) (TEE)
per per week) week) (Marks - 50) (Marks- 50
week)
in Question Paper)
3 0 1 3 Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to 50
Pre-requisite: Basic Understanding of concepts like State, Statehood, Citizenship, Fundamental
Rights, Fundamental Duties
Objectives:
1. To develop an understanding of the foundation and framework of the Constitution of
India
2. To develop an in-depth understanding of the Fundamental Rights framework under the
Constitution of India.
3. To gain insight into the evolution of the Fundamental Rights and duties under the
Constitution of India.
Outcomes:
The student will be able to appreciate and understand –
1. To develop an understanding of the statutory provisions regarding the Fundamental
Rights and duties under the Constitution of India (PLO 1a, PLO 1b & PLO6a, PLO 6b)
2. To acquire the ability to interpret various provisions pertaining to Fundamental Rights
andtheir evolution by the Judiciary (PLO 2a and PLO 2b)
3. To acquire the understanding and analyzing multiple intricacies involved in the
Fundamental Right Jurisprudence and apply them to contemporary issues. (PLO 3a &
PLO 4a)
4. Assess the role of the judiciary in upholding the principles of the Constitution and
ensuring justice and equity (PLO 5 a)

Detailed Syllabus: ( per session plan )

Uni Description Duration

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1 Constitution- Definition and Meaning 1 Hr
• Constitution and Constitutionalism
• History of the Indian Constitution
• Constitution and Statutory Laws: Difference
• Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
• Constitutional Conventions
Cases:
• ADM Jabalpur v. Shivakant Shukla AIR 1976 SC 1207 (Dissenting opinionof J.
Khanna)
• Maneka Gandhi v UOI, AIR 1978 SC 597

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

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Pedagogy Adopted: Lecture Method/ Case Law Method

2 The Preamble 1 Hr
 Parts of the Preamble
 Amendment in the Preamble
 Preamble- Is it a part of Indian Constitution?

Cases
 Keshavananda Bharti v. State of Kerala, AIR 1973 SC 1461
 Excel Wear v. Union of India, AIR 1979 SC 25
 Sanjeev Coke v. Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. AIR 1983 SC 239

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Lecture Method/ Case Law Method
3 The Nature of Federalism 1 Hr
 Union and its territory
 Difference in status of the States and Union Territories
 Power to create/extinguish a State
 Alteration of name, area and boundary of existing states Acts
Cases
 In Re: The Berubari Union and Exchange of Enclaves Reference, AIR
1960SC 845
 S. R. Bommai v. Union of India 1994 AIR 1918
 Maganbhai Ishwarbhai Patel etc. Vs. Union of India (UOI) and Anr.
AIR1969 SC 783
 R.C. Poudyal v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 1804

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Lecture Method/ Case Law Method
4 Citizenship 1 Hr
 Constitutional Provisions (Articles 5 to 11)
 Dual Citizenship
 The Citizenship Act, 1955
 The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA)
 National Register for Citizens (NRC) Controversy
Cases
 Pradeep Jain (Dr.) v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 1420
 Hari Shanker Jain v. Sonia Gandhi, (2001) 8 SCC 233
 Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha & Ors. V. Union of India,(2015) 3 SCC 1

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
5 Foundation of Fundamental Rights & Concept of State. 2 Hrs.
 Introduction to Fundamental Rights
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 Classification of Fundamental Rights

 Fundamental Right as a Guarantee
against State Action

Cases
 Rajasthan State Electricity Board v. Mohanlal, AIR 1967 SC 1857
 University of Madras v Shanta Bai, AIR 1954 Mad 67
 Minerva Mills v. Union of India AIR 1986 SC 2030
 Nar Singh Pal v. Union of India, AIR 2000 SC 1401

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
6 Concept of State. 2 Hrs.
 Meaning of “State”
 Scope of Article 12
 Expansion of “Other Authorities”- Judicial Evolution
 Is judiciary “State”?
Cases:
 Ajay Hasia v. Khalid Mujib, AIR 1981 SC 487
 Zee Telefilms Ltd. v. Union of India, (2005) 4 SCC 649
 Naresh Mirajkar v State of Maharashtra 1966 SCR (3) 744
 Ramanna D.Shetty v. International Airport Authority, AIR 1979 SC 1628
• Janet Jaypaul (Dr.) v. SRM University AIR 2016 SC 73

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
7 Article 13 2 Hrs.
 Article 13- Limitations on Legislative Power
 Doctrine of Severability
 Doctrine of Eclipse
 Judicial Review
Cases
 State of Bombay v. F.N. Balsara, AIR 1951 SC 318
 R.M.D.C v. Union of India, AIR 1957 SC 628
 Bhikaji Narain Dhakras v. State of M.P, AIR 1955 SC 781
 Marbury v. Madison (US 1803)

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
8 The Fundamental Right to Equality 3 Hrs.
Article 14
 Equality before the law and Equal Protection of laws
Exceptions to Equality before the Law
 Tests for valid classification - ‘’Intelligible Differentia”
Cases
 State of W. B. v. Anwar Ali Sarkar, AIR 1952 SC 75
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 Kathi Raning Rawat v. State of Saurashtra, AIR 1952 SC

123
 E.P.Royappa v. State of Tamilnadu AIR 1974 SC 555
 R.D.Shetty v. International Airport Authority of India , AIR 1979 SC
1628Air India v. Nergesh Mirza, AIR 1981 SC 1829
 Javed v. State of Harayana, AIR 2003 SC 3057
 National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India, (2014)
5 SCC438(LGBT Case)

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
9 Article 15 - Prohibition of discrimination Cases 2 Hrs.
• M.R. Balaji v. State of Mysore, AIR 1963 SC 649
• Pradeep Jain v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 1420
 State of M.P v Nivedita Jain AIR 1981 SC 2045
 Preeti Sagar Srivastava v State of M.P. AIR 1999 SC 2894
• Paramati Educational and Cultural Trust v. Union of India, (2014) 8 SCC1
• Ram Singh v. Union of India, (2015) 4 SCC 697
• Saurabh Yadav v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2021 SC 233 (Horizontal &
Vertical Reservation)

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method

10 Article 16 3 Hrs.
Equality of Opportunity in Matters of Public
EmploymentCases
 M.R. Balaji v. State of Mysore, AIR 1963 SC 649
 T.Devadasan v. Union of India, AIR 1964 SC 179
 State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas, AIR 1976 SC 490
 Indira Sahney v. Union of India, AIR 1993 SC 477
 Indira Sahney v. Union of India (II), AIR 2000 SC 498
 M. Nagaraj v. Union of India, (2006) 8 SCC 212
 B.K. Pavitra v/s Union of India - II (2018) (consequential seniority for
SC/STs in Karnataka Public Employment)

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
11 Article 17 Article 18 1 Hrs.
Cases
• State of Karnataka v. Appa Balu Ingle AIR 1993 SC 1126
• Safai Karamchari Andolan v/s Union of India, (2014) 11 SCC 224
• Balaji Raghavan vs UOI (1996) 1 SCC 361

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
12 Article 19- Fundamental Right to Freedoms 2 Hrs.
• Fundamental Freedoms
• Reasonable Restrictions
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Cases
• Union of India v. Association for Democratic rights, AIR 2002SC 2186(Right
to know)
• Minerva Mills Ltd. V. Union of India, AIR 1986 SC 2030
• I.R. Coelho v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 2007 SC 861

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law method
13 Article 19 - Fundamental Right to Freedoms 2 Hrs.
• Freedom of Speech and Expression –Article 19(1) (a)
• Media, press and information
• Freedom of speech and contempt of court
• National Anthem debate
Cases
• Sakal Papers v. Union of India, AIR 1962 SC 305
• Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India, AIR 1973 SC 106
• Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India, AIR 1986SC 515
• Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon AIR 1996 SC 1846
• Union of India v. Naveen Jindal & Another AIR 2004 SC 1559 (NationalFlag case)
• Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, (2015) 5 SCC 1 (Section 66 – A of IT Act,2000)
• Shyam Narayan Chouksey v. Union of India AIR 2018 SC 357

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
14 Article 19 2 Hrs.
• Freedom of assembly ---Article 19(1) (b)
• Freedom of association---Article 19(1) (c)
Cases
• Romesh Thapper v. State of Madras, AIR 1950 SC 124
• State of Madras v. V.G. Row, AIR 1952 SC 196.

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
15 Article 19 2 Hrs.
• Freedom of movement - Article 19(1) (d)
• Freedom to reside and settle - Article 19(1) (e)
• Freedom of profession/business - Article 19(1) (g)
• Right to Property: From Fundamental Right to Constitutional Right
–Article 19(1)(f) to Article 300 A
Cases
• Bombay Hawkers Union v. Bombay Municipal Corporation, AIR 1985 SC
1206
• Sodan Singh v. New Delhi Municipality, AIR 1989 SC 1988
• M.H.Quareshi v. State of Bihar, AIR 1958 SC 731
• State of Gujarat v. Mirzapur Moti Kureshi Kassab Jamat & ors [2005
• State of Maharashtra v. Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association, (2013) 8 SCC
519(Ban on Dancing Bars)
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Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
16 Article 20 Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty 1 Hr
• Ex post facto Laws (limited to criminal law)

Pedagogy Adopted: Lecture Method

17 Article 20 Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty 1 Hr
Double jeopardy Cases
• Maqbool v State of Bombay AIR 1953 SC 325

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
18 Article 20 Fundamental Right to Personal Liberty 2 Hrs.
Self-Incrimination Cases:
• Selvi v. State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263
• M.P.Sharma v. Satish Chandra, AIR 1954 SC 300
• State of Bombay v. Kathi Kalu, AIR 1961 SC 1808

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
19 Article 21 2 Hrs.
• Meaning
• Evolutions and Limitations -
• Article 21A
Cases:
• Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597
• Joginder Kumar v. State of Uttar Pradesh, AIR 1994 SC 1349 (Arrest)
Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary, State of Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1360
• Khatri v. State of Bihar, AIR 1981 SC 928
• Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa, AIR 1993 SC 1960
• Chairman, Railway Board v. Chandrima Das AIR 2000 SC 988
• M.H.Hoskot v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1978 SC 1548

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
20 Article 22 Preventive Detention 1 Hr
• Misuse of Preventive Dentention Laws – MISA, POTA,TADA & UAPA
• 44th Constitutional Amendment Act
Cases:
• Union of India v. Dimple Happy Dhakad, 2019
• Jaynarayan Sukul v. State of West Bengal, 1970 SCR (3) 225
• Icchu Devi Choraria v. Union of India, 1981 SCR (1) 640

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
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21 Rights against Exploitation 1 Hr

• Articles 23 & 24
Cases
• Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India, AIR 1984 SC 802
• M. C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu, (1996) 6 SCC 756

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
22 Freedom of Religion, Cultural & Educational Rights 2 Hrs.
• Articles 25 and 26
Cases
• Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986) 3 SCC 615
• Venkataramana Devaru v. State of Mysore, AIR 1958 SC 225
• Stanislaus v. State of Madhya Pradesh, AIR 1977 SC 908
• Church of God v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony, AIR 2000 SC 2773 1389
• Hindu Endowment Commissioner v. Shri Laxmindra Tirtha AIR 1954 SC
282
• Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala AirOnline 2018 SC 243
• Shayara Bano vs Union Of India AIR 2017 SC 4609

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
23 Freedom of Religion, Cultural & Educational Rights 1Hr
• Articles 27 and 28
Cases
• Aruna Roy v. UOI, AIR 2002 SC 3176
• S R Bommai V. Union Of India 1994 AIR 1918
• Adi Saiva Sivachariyargal N. Sangam and Ors. Vs. Govt. of Tamil Nadu and
Anr., AIR 2016 SC 209

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
24. Cultural and Educational Rights Articles 29 & 30 1 Hr
Cases
• Re: Kerala Education Bill, AIR 1958 SC 956
• Ahmedabad St. Xavier’s College Society v. State of Gujarat, AIR 1974 SC

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
25. Right to Constitutional Remedies 2 Hrs
• Article 32: writs
• Locus Standi
• Public Interest Litigation
Cases
• Centre for PIL v. Union of India, AIR 2011 SC 1267
• State of West Bengal v. Committee for protection of Democratic Rights, AIR
2010 SC 1476
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• State of Uttaranchal v. Balwant Singh Chaufal, AIR 2010 SC 2551

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
26. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental 1 Hr
DutiesDirective Principles of State Policy
 Welfare state
Cases
 M. C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1997 SC 699
 Hussainara Khatoon v. Home Secretary State of Bihar, AIR 1979 SC 1369
 Khatri (II) v. State of bihar, AIR 1981 SC 928

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
27. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental 1Hr
DutiesDirective Principles of State Policy
 Uniform Civil Code
Cases
 Sarla Mudgal v. UOI, 1995 AIR 1531
 Lily Thomas v. UOI, (2000) 6 SCC 224
 Danial Latif v. Union of India, AIR 2001 SC 3262
 John Vallamaltom v. UOI, AIR 2003 SC 2902
 Shayara Bano v. Union of India, (2017) 9 SCC 1
Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law
Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
28. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental 1 Hr
DutiesDirective Principles of State Policy
 Harmonious construction with Fundamental Rights
Cases
 Chandra Bhavan Boarding & Lodging, Bangalore v. State of
Mysore,AIR 1970 SC 2042
 Sri Shankari prasad singh Deo vs. Union of India 1951 AIR 458

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
29. Fundamental Duties 1 Hr
• Article 51A
Cases
• Ram Prasad v. State of U.P., AIR 1988 All 309
• AIIMS Students Union v. AIIMS, AIR 2001 SC 3262
• Hon’ble Shri Rangnath Mishra v. Union of India, JT 2003 (7) SC 206

Book to be referred : M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law

Pedagogy Adopted: Case Law Method
Total 45 Hrs.
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Text Books:
1. M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law (reprinted, 8th edn, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa 2018).
(Classic).
Reference Books:
1. H.M. Seervai, Constitutional Law of India (in 4 volumes, reprinted, 4th edn, Universal LawPublishing
Co 2012) (Classic).
2. M.P. Singh, V.N. Shukla’s Constitution of India (12th edn reprinted, Eastern Book Company 2016).
3. D.D. Basu, Commentary on the Constitution of India (8th edn, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Wadhwa
2008). (Classic).
Tentative Tutorial -
1. 1.Field visit to Constitutional Bodies like Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad, Supreme Court of
India, High Court of respective state, etc
2. Guest lecture by eminent scholars on Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights
3. Field visit to Jail and correctional homes to understand the implantation of Rights of the
Accused.
4. Seminar on importance of Directive Principles of State Policy in current times
5. Workshop on drafting of PIL and Writ Petition
6. Integration of Princely States https://youtu.be/S_3i0Hf8KMI?si=b6-anPbfag6a2qOF ,
https://youtu.be/tUJPsKDYimg?si=7tRGeyGWFu_9lwhm
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEI7vhCQkKg&list=PLqtVCj5iilH5AOeOlzkg7XzK7q5d0
zxQd – Constituent Assembly Debates
8. https://youtu.be/-i7HOK685zA?si=YUeILiae_JBBqbnZ Judicial Reforms
9. Mandal Commission - https://youtu.be/lGZPyqOenAc?si=S5ZtNq8uYMt_EmeD
10. Religious belief vs. Constitutional Morality https://youtu.be/Zc9O5_k75JE?si=TEu5e0wkzFDA-
pzq
11. Citizen Amendment Bill https://youtu.be/n4hEN3Ggdsg?si=9-H5Rp_TakYHwOct

Any other information :

1. The course shall contain 15 hours of tutorials, as per tutorial guidelines.

i) 7 out of 15 hours of Tutorials to be used for ICA – Group Discussion (GD).
ii) The remaining tutorials will be used for the proposed tutorial plan.
2. Latest Updated Statutes, Act, Rules and Regulations and Case Law will be taught after discussion
In the Multi-Campus Program Coordination (MPC) Meeting.

Details of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA): 50 Marks

Description of ICA Marks
Test 1 20
Quiz 10
Group Discussion 10
Class Participation 10
Total Marks 50

(Prepared by Ms. Kalyani Buche & Shri. Shrikant Aithal) (Approved by Dr. Durgambini Patel Dean)
Date: 2024