CBSE Class 11th(Arts) Legal Studies Syllabus 2020-21

S.No.	Units	Periods	Marks
1	Theory and Nature of Political Institutions	40	20
2	Nature and sources of law	45	20
3	Historical Evolution of Indian Legal System	45	20
4	Civil and Criminal Courts and Process	45	20
5	Family Justice System	45	20
	Total	220	100

Course Contents:

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

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

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

4. Civil and Criminal Courts and Process

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

5. Family Justice System

Institutional Framework
Marriage and Divorce
Children
Domestic Violence