UGC NET Law (Code: 58) - Complete Syllabus
About UGC NET Law: The exam assesses candidates on various aspects of law, including Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, IPR, and International Law. It is designed for those aspiring to become Assistant Professors or pursue research in Law.
Unit-I: Jurisprudence
- Nature and sources of law
- Schools of jurisprudence
- Law and morality
- Concept of rights and duties
- Legal personality
- Property, ownership, and possession
- Concept of liability
- Law, poverty, and development
- Global justice
- Modernism and post-modernism
Unit-II: Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Preamble, fundamental rights and duties, directive principles
- Union and State executive and legislature
- Distribution of legislative powers
- Judiciary and judicial review
- Emergency provisions
- Special provisions for certain states
- Election Commission of India
- Administrative law and natural justice
- Judicial review of administrative actions
Unit-III: Public International Law and IHL
- Definition, nature, and sources of international law
- Recognition of states and governments
- Nationality, refugees, and IDPs
- Extradition and asylum
- United Nations and its organs
- WTO and international trade law
- International humanitarian law (IHL) and challenges
Unit-IV: Law of Crimes
- General principles: Actus reus and mens rea
- Stages of crime: Abetment, conspiracy, attempt
- Offences against human body and property
- Offences against women and children
- Cyber crimes, terrorism, and drug trafficking
- Theories and kinds of punishments
- Victim compensation
Unit-V: Law of Torts and Consumer Protection
- General principles of tortious liability
- Specific torts: Negligence, nuisance, defamation
- Strict and absolute liability
- Consumer Protection Act, 1986
- Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- Competition Act, 2002
Unit-VI: Commercial Law
- Contracts and e-contracts
- Quasi-contracts and breach of contract
- Specific contracts: Bailment, pledge, indemnity, guarantee, agency
- Sale of Goods Act, 1930
- Partnership and LLP
- Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
- Company Law
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Unit-VII: Family Law
- Marriage and divorce laws
- Live-in relationships
- Maintenance, dower, and stridhan
- Adoption and guardianship
- Succession and inheritance
- Uniform Civil Code
Unit-VIII: Environment and Human Rights Law
- Environmental laws and UN conferences
- National Green Tribunal
- Human rights – Universalism vs. cultural relativism
- Protection of human rights in India
- National commissions for SCs, STs, Women, and Minorities
Unit-IX: Intellectual Property Rights & IT Law
- Concept and theories of IPR
- Copyright, trademarks, and patents
- Geographical indications and biodiversity
- Cyber laws: Digital signatures, e-governance, electronic records
- Cyber crimes and penalties
Unit-X: Comparative Public Law and Governance
- Comparative law methodology
- Presidential vs. Parliamentary government
- Federalism: USA, Canada, India
- Rule of law and separation of powers
- Judicial activism and accountability
- Ombudsman and Right to Information
Conclusion: The UGC NET Law syllabus covers fundamental and advanced legal topics essential for teaching and research. Understanding each unit thoroughly is crucial for success in the exam.