LiveLaw Academy Presents Certificate Course On ‘Constitution of India’ - Edition II
EDITION I REVIEW – 4.28/5.00 Edition I was hosted in 2022 and saw participation from law enthusiasts across the country, and many first-time learners. Here’s what our students had to say about their experience: Exceptionally good. Would recommend to anyone who wishes to understand the Constitution in an exhaustive detail - Neha shah,...
EDITION I REVIEW – 4.28/5.00
Edition I was hosted in 2022 and saw participation from law enthusiasts across the country, and many first-time learners. Here’s what our students had to say about their experience:
Exceptionally good. Would recommend to anyone who wishes to understand the Constitution in an exhaustive detail
- Neha shah, Advocate
One word...fantabulous.
-Sanjeev Suman, Legal Counsel in Swiss Reinsurance
It has been a wonderful experience since day one. Your team has been in best way possible available for queries and other class related issues
-Asim Mujtaba, student
WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS COURSE?
This Course is designed for all those who want to understand the Constitution of India. Constitution of India was written so that every common person can read, understand and apply it. But today it has become limited to discussions amongst lawyers and judges. This course is an attempt to demystify and simplify the Architecture, Design and Content of the Constitution of India.
It seeks to divide the Constitution in a unique twenty weeks syllabus (with one week reserved as a review week), to provide a comprehensive overview of the entire Constitution with sufficient details. Every lecture is interspersed with a reading of important Constitutional provisions, and relevant constitutional cases to understand the application of these provisions.
Participants will have an opportunity to interact with the course instructor and each other, and also make case presentations, in order to develop the skill of critically analysing Constitutional cases.
While prior legal education /background is helpful, it is not compulsory. The Course will be taught in a way so as to build from the basics and then cover finer nuances. Please note that the Course is fairly detailed in its approach and anyone seeking a mere cursory approach to the reading of the Constitution will find it rather exhaustive.
WHO CAN APPLY:
OPEN TO ALL - This course can be taken by anyone willing to read, understand and apply the Constitution of India. Age, gender, education background is no bar.
COURSE PERIOD : 11th February to 1st July 2023 (Every Saturday, 4 to 7 PM)
This Course is a twenty-one-week intensive course, with a total of 60 hours + teaching time. The classes will be held via Zoom and Assignments + study material can be accessed via student portal on website.
A Student can avail recordings of a maximum seven classes during the course of the program, by directly contacting the course coordinator. They will be provided with Zoom links to watch the recordings.
CERTIFICATE: Certificate of competition will be granted to each student who:
- Attends atleast 50 percent classes; and
- Submits 50 percent Assignments; and
- Gains above 50 percent in atleast 50 percent assignments.
COURSE FEE : Rs. 6999/- + GST
REGISTRATION LINK: https://rzp.io/l/2SEA2Ds
SCHOLARSHIPS:
We believe in the right to education for all, and give scholarships based on need + merit. To apply for a scholarship write an email to Parvati@livelaw.in with a cover letter and resume.
CONTACT:
Write an email to Parvati@livelaw.in or send a WhatsApp message to 9847128749
WEEK WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SUBJECTS
| Week 1
11th Feb, 2023 | Overview and Context ● Why Does the Constitution Matter In Our Everyday Lives? ● Terminology, History and Vision behind the Constitution ● The Making of Our Constitution ● Salient Features of Our Constitution |
| Week 2
18th Feb, 2023 | Architecture of the Constitution ● Division of the Constitution in Parts, Chapters and Articles ● How to read the Constitution and find what you are looking for ● How to find relevant Constitutional cases |
| Week 3
25th Feb, 2023 | Central Legislative Body & Process – The Parliament ● Composition of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha ● Parliamentary Membership – Qualification ; Disqualification ; Termination ; Anti Defection Law ● Meeting and Officers of Parliament ● Termination of Parliament ● Functions of Parliament ● Parliamentary Privileges ● Delegation of Legislative Powers |
| Week 4
4th March, 2023 | Central Executive ● President and Vice President ● Council of Minister ● Collective Responsibilit ● Executive, Legislative and Judicial Functions of the Central Executive ● Attorney General |
| Week 5
11th March, 2023 | Supreme Court ● Appointment of Judges + Relevant Cases ● Jurisdiction and Powers of SC + Writ Jurisdiction Under Art. 32 ● Article 136 – SLP ● Appeals from Tribunals ● Miscellaneous Provisions |
| Week 6
18th March, 2023 | Territory of India Provisions Pertaining To Territory of India Re-organisation of States Cessation of Territory + Remaining Cases from Earlier Sessions |
| Week 7
25th March, 2023 | State Legislature ● Composition of Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly ● Qualification and Disqualification ; Anti-Defection Laws ● Meeting of State Legislatures; Officers ; Dissolution of House ● Functions of State Legislatures ● Relations Between Two Houses ● Legislative Privileges |
| Week 8
1st April, 2023 | State Executive ● Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers ● Working of the Executive + Powers of the Governor ● Executive, Legislative and Judicial Powers of the Executive ● Advocate General |
| Week 9
8th April, 2023 | State Judiciary ● Appointment of Judges at High Court ● Jurisdiction and Powers of High Courts ● Writ Jurisdiction – Art. 226 + Art. 227 ● Subordinate Judiciary |
| Week 10
15th April, 2023 | Union Territories And Special Provisions Concerning Some States ● Union Territories and How They Are Governed ● Special Provisions in Constitution Regarding Gujarat, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim ● Scheduled and Tribal Areas ● Municipal Bodies |
| Week 11
22nd April, 2023 | Legislative Relations Between Center and States ● The Three Lists ● Principles of Interpretation ● Residuary Powers and When Entries in Different Lists Conflict |
| Week 12
29th April, 2023 | Financial Relations Between Center and States ● Taxing Powers + Central and State Taxes ● Fees ● Restrictions on Taxing Powers ● Finance Commission ● Borrowing Power |
| Week 13
6th May, 2023 | Administrative Relations Between Center and States ● Welfare State and Need for Administrative Law ● Center-State Administrative Coordination ● All India Services ● Miscellaneous |
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Week 14
13th May, 2023 | I. Emergency Provisions ● Different Types of Emergencies + When They Can Be Invoked ● Case Laws During Emergency II. Cooperative Federalism ● What is Cooperative Federalism ● Different Councils and Statutory Bodies ● Coordination between Finance and Planning Commission |
| Week 15
20th May, 2023 | I. Trade, Commerce and Intercourse ● Interrelation between Art. 19 (1) (g) and Art. 301 ● Regulatory measures ● Exceptions to Freedom of Trade and Commerce II. Official Languages ● Languages Debates and Official Language ● Judicial Approach |
| Week 16
27th May, 2023 | I. Citizenship ● Citizenship At The Time of Constitution ● Citizenship Act, 1955 ● Corporation and Not Citizen II. Elections ● Nature of Elections ● Election Commission ● Election Disputes ● Party System ● Relevant Cases |
| Week 17
3rd June 2023 | Fundamental Rights – Part I ● Article 12, Article 13, Article 14 (Definition of State, Right To Equality) ● Article 15 – 18 (Right Against Discrimination ; Equality of Opportunity ; Reservation Debate ; Abolition of Untouchability) |
| Week 18
10th June 2023 | Fundamental Rights – Part II ● Article 19- 21 ● Freedom of Speech and Expression ; Freedom of Press ; Right to Life and Right To Live With Dignity ; Protection Against Double Jeopardy; Ex-Post Facto Laws & Self Incrimination) ● Right Against Custodial Torture; Preventive Detention ; Right to Education ; Right Against Exploitation |
| Week 19
17th June 2023 | Fundamental Rights – Part III ● Right to Religion and Freedom of Conscience ● Right of Minorities to Establish and Manage Educational Institutions ● Right to Protect One’s Culture and Language ● Right to Property – before 1978 Position and After It |
| Week 20
24th June 2023 | I. Right to Constitutional Remedies – Art. 32 II. Directive Principles of State Policy III. Fundamental Duties IV. Constitutional Amendments |
| Week 21
1st July 2023 |
Review Week |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Qn. Will the sessions be recorded?
Ans. Yes. A student can avail recordings of a maximum seven classes during the course of the program, by directly contacting the course coordinator. They will be provided with Zoom links to watch the recordings.
Qn. Will students receive certificates?
Ans. Yes, certificates will be given to students who:
●Attend at least 50 percent classes; and
●Submit 50 percent Assignments; and
●Gains above 50 percent in at least half of all assignments given.
Qn. How do I avail the early bird registration?
Ans. If you are one among the first 20 people to register for the course, we will let you know via email, and initiate a refund of 20% of the amount you paid to your account.
Qn. How can one avail a scholarship?
Ans. To apply for a scholarship, please write an email to the course coordinator parvati@livelaw.in with a cover letter explaining your financial need for a scholarship, or your academic merit. Please attach your resume with the mail.
Qn. Is this course only for Law students and Lawyers?
Ans. No, this course is designed keeping in mind the needs of people who are new to the field of law. It does not require a prior knowledge of the subject, and we encourage freshers and people in all fields and walks of life to join us in understanding the Constitution. Age, Gender, education background is no bar.
Qn. How do I register for the course?
Ans. You can register for the course by making the payment via the Razorpay link or by scanning the QR code given in our posters.