CBSE 11th Class Legal Studies Syllabus

Course Structure

Units	Topics	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

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Theory and Nature of Political Institutions

• Concept of State/Nation
• Organs of Government −
  • Legislative
  • Executive
  • Judiciary
• Separation of Powers −
  • Parliamentary Sovereignty
  • 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
  • Prosecution

Unit 5: Family Justice System

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