CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies Syllabus 2024-25

The CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies syllabus for the 2024-25 session provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Indian legal system, political institutions, and jurisprudence. Designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles of law, the syllabus covers essential topics such as the Constitution of India, the judiciary system, and various sources of law, making it an important subject for those interested in law and governance. Students must follow the updated CBSE syllabus to ensure they are aligned with the official curriculum. With the most recent syllabus, students can focus on important topics, manage their study time effectively, and prepare for their exams with confidence using myCBSEGuide App.

Key Areas in the CBSE Class 11 Legal Studies Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Political Institutions
   This section focuses on the structure and functioning of political institutions in India. Students learn about the roles and functions of institutions such as the Parliament, the President, and the Executive.
2. Basic Features of the Constitution of India
   A detailed exploration of the Indian Constitution, its historical context, fundamental principles, and features like the federal structure, fundamental rights, and directive principles of state policy.
3. Jurisprudence: Nature and Sources of Laws
   Jurisprudence forms the foundation of legal studies. This unit covers the nature of law, its purpose, and its sources, including legislation, custom, judicial precedents, and law enforcement.
4. Judiciary: Constitutional, Civil, and Criminal Courts and Processes
   This section delves into the structure of the judiciary in India, including constitutional courts such as the Supreme Court and High Courts, as well as civil and criminal courts. It explains the judicial processes and how they operate in India’s legal system.

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CBSE Class 11
Legal Studies (Code No. 074)
Syllabus (2024-25)

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(BASED ON REVISED BOOK WITH NEW CHAPTERS)
(Textbook Revised in the Academic Year 2024-2025)

S.no.	Units	Periods	Marks
1	Introduction to Political Institutions	40	15
2	Basic Features of The Constitution of India	40	15
3	Jurisprudence, Nature and Sources of Laws	40	15
4	Judiciary: Constitutional, Civil And Criminal Courts And Processes	40	20
5	Family Justice System	40	15
6	Project	20	20
	Total	220	100

Content:
Unit I: Introduction to Political Institutions
1. Concept of State

1. What is a State?
2. The concept of State and Article 12 of the Indian Constitution
3. What is Government?
4. Emergence of the State from Society
5. Definition of State
6. Theories on the Origin of State
7. Elements of a State
8. Role of a State

2. Forms and Organs of Government

1. Introduction to the Organs of Government
2. Forms of Government
   1. Monarchy
   2. Aristocracy
   3. Dictatorship
   4. Democracy
3. Main organs of Government and its functions
   1. General Functions of Legislature as Organ of Government
   2. General Functions of Executive as Organ of Government
   3. General Functions of Judiciary as an Organ of the Government

3. Separation of Powers

1. Concept of Separation of Powers
2. Historical Background and Evolution of Montesquieu’s Doctrine of Separation of Powers
   1. Montesquieu’s Doctrine of Separation of Powers
   2. Basic Features of the Doctrine Separation of Powers as Enunciated by Montesquieu
   3. Checks and Balances of Power
   4. Impact of the Doctrine
3. Evaluation of The Doctrine of Separation of Powers
   1. Key Benefits and Advantages of The Doctrine of Separation of Powers
   2. Defects of the Doctrine
4. Separation of Powers In Practice
   1. Separation of Powers in Britain
   2. Separation of Powers in the United States of America
   3. Separation of Powers in India

Unit 2 Basic Features of The Constitution of India

1. Salient Features of The Constitution of India

1. Meaning of the term Constitution
2. Definition of the term Constitution
3. Historical Perspective of Indian Constitution
4. Salient Features of The Constitution of India
   1. A Modern Constitution
   2. Lengthiest written Constitution
   3. Preamble to the Constitution
   4. Fundamental Rights; Directive Principles of State Policy; Fundamental Duties
   5. Constitutional Provision for Amendment of the Indian Constitution
   6. Adult Suffrage
   7. Single Citizenship
   8. Independent Judiciary
   9. Emergency Provisions
   10. Federal in form Unitary in character
   11. Division of Power- Centre- State Relations
   12. Schedules to the Constitution

2. Administrative law

1. Background
2. Administrative Law and Constitutional Law: Key Differences
3. Reasons for Growth, Development and Study of Administrative law
4. Types of Administrative Actions
5. Fundamental Principle of Administrative Law: Rule of Law
6. Droit System

Unit 3 Jurisprudence, Nature and Sources of Laws

1. Jurisprudence, Nature and Meaning of Law

1. Introduction
2. Historical Perspective
3. Schools of Law
4. Function and Purpose of Law

2. Classification of Laws

1. Classification of Law based on Subject matter
2. Classification of Law based on Scope of Law
3. Classification of Law based on Jurisdiction

3. Sources of Law

1. Where does law come from?
2. Custom as a source of Law
3. Importance of Custom as a source of Law in India
4. Judicial Precedent as a Source of Law
5. Legislation as a Source of Law

4. Law Reform

1. Need for Law Reform
2. Law Reforms in India
3. Recent Law Reforms in Independent India

5. Cyber Laws, Safety and Security in India

1. Introduction
2. Why do we need Cyber Laws
3. What is Cyber Law?
4. What is Cyber safety and Security?
5. What is cyber Crime?
6. Categories of Cyber Crime
7. Cyber law in India
8. Scope and Extent of The Information and Technology Act, 2000(IT Act)
9. What was Section 66A of IT Act, 2000?

Unit 4 JUDICIARY: CONSTITUTIONAL, CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS AND PROCESSES

1. Judiciary: Constitutional, Civil and Criminal Courts and Processes
   1. Introduction: Establishment of the Supreme Court and High Courts
   2. Constitution, Roles and Impartiality
      1. Independence and Impartiality of the Supreme Court
      2. Structure and Hierarchy of the Courts in India
      3. The civil process and functioning of Civil courts
   3. The Civil Court Structure
      1. Common legal terminology
      2. Types of jurisdiction
      3. Res subjudice and Res judicata in code of civil procedure 1908
   4. Structure and Functioning of Criminal Courts in India
      1. Types of Offences
      2. Criminal Investigations and First Information Report (FIR)
      3. Criminal Process- Investigation and Prosecution
      4. Doctrine of autrefois acquit and autrefois convict (i.e. previously acquitted and previously convicted)
      5. Function and Role of Police
   5. Other courts in India
      1. Family Courts
      2. Administrative Tribunals

Unit 5 Family Justice System
1.  Institutional Framework; Marriage and Divorce

1. Nature of Family law in India
2. Human rights and gender perspective
3. Institutional framework- family Courts
4. Role of women in the creation of family courts
5. Role of lawyers and counselors in Family courts
6. Role of counselors and gender issues
7. Marriage and Divorce

2. Child Rights

1. Child Rights
2. Right to Education
3. Right to Health
4. Right to Shelter
5. Child Labour
6. Sexual Abuse
7. Juvenile Justice

3. Adoption

1. Adoption
2. Minor custody and Guardianship

4. Property, Succession and Inheritance

1. Concept of Property: Joint Family Property and Separate Property
2. Inheritance and Succession
3. Intestate Succession
4. Rules relating to Intestate Succession
5. Testamentary Succession

5. Prevention of Violence against Women

1. What is Domestic abuse/violence?
2. International legal framework
3. Laws in India on prevention of violence against women

PROJECT WORK
RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT

S.no.	Parameters for assessment	Marks
1	Preparation and presentation of file	5 marks
2	Research work	5 marks
3	Application and understanding of legal concept	5 marks
4	Viva	5 marks
	Total	20 marks

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