STARTING TOMORROW -Certificate Course On Constitution Of India 2024 with Adv. Avani Bansal and LiveLaw Academy

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    "The experiment of democracy in India depends on how well we can preserve our constitutional foundations. So it is imperative that there is at least one constitutional expert in every home." - Adv. Avani Bansal

    Launching again on popular demand, a unique, comprehensive, online certificate course on:

    THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, with LiveLaw Academy.

    Who should apply?

    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

    5th May to 22nd September, 2024(Every Sunday, 11 AM to 2 PM)

    Teaching model based on Lectures + Discussions + Case Studies

    Duration: 21 Weeks(Every Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM)

    Certificate
    Certificate will be granted to each student who : Attends at least 50 percent classes; and Submits 50 percent Assignments; and Gains above 50 percent in at least 50 percent assignments.

    Course fee: Rs. 6000 + GST

    Rs. 500 Cashback for first 20 students!

    This course aims to make the Constitution of India accessible to everyone, irrespective of their background. The Indian Constitution was drafted to be comprehensible to the common person, but over time, its understanding has become limited to legal professionals. This course endeavours to demystify and simplify the architecture, design, and content of the Constitution.

    The course divides the Constitution into a unique 20-week syllabus (with one week reserved for review), providing a comprehensive overview of the entire document with sufficient details. Each lecture incorporates readings of important Constitutional provisions and relevant case laws to understand their practical application.

    Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the course instructor, fellow attendees, and make case presentations to develop critical analysis skills. The course builds from the basics and gradually covers nuances, making it accessible to all.

    About Avani Bansal

    Avani Bansal finished her Masters in Law from Harvard Law School and B.C.L. and M.Phil in Law from the University of Oxford. She is currently practising as an Advocate in the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. She had earlier worked with Senior Advocate Harish Salve and won eight gold medals at Hidayatullah National Law University (Raipur, India). At Harvard, she received the Dean's Award for Community Leadership and was the elected LL.M. Class Representative. At Oxford, she presided over Oxford Lawyers Without Borders, while being an Associate Editor with the Oxford University Commonwealth Law Journal.

    Avani is passionate about gender issues and women rights in India. She is the Founder of India's first digital newspaper for women – The Womb (www.the womb.in). As part of her legal awareness drive, she presents 'Hamara Samvidhan' – on 'The Wire' – a weekly show where she explains the Indian Constitution in Hindi. She also runs her own legal awareness YouTube channel 'Hamara Kanoon'.

    She appears regularly on Live Law – India's biggest legal platform and writes regularly for Bar and Bench, Live Law, The Leaflet, Times of India amongst others. She is also a TEDx speaker. Avani has authored a book - 'Life At Law School' which is published by Eastern Book Company, wherein she shares her experience of eight years spent at law schools, including Oxford and Harvard. She extensively lectures students across colleges and schools in India, sharing tips on cracking Ivy league universities.

    COURSE PLAN

    WEEK 1

    (5th May, 2024)

    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

    (12th May, 2024)

    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

    (19th May, 2024)

    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

    (26th May, 2024)

    CENTRAL EXECUTIVE

    • President and Vice President
    • Council of Ministers
    • Collective Responsibility
    • Executive, Legislative and Judicial Functions of the Central Executive
    • Attorney General

    WEEK 5

    (2nd June, 2024)

    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

    (9th June, 2024)

    • Territory of India
    • Provisions Pertaining To Territory of India
    • Reorganisation of States
    • Cessation of Territory + Remaining Cases from Earlier Sessions

    WEEK 7

    (16th June, 2024)

    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

    (23rd June, 2024)

    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

    (30th June, 2024)

    STATE JUDICIARY

    • Appointment of Judges at High Court
    • Jurisdiction and Powers of High Courts
    • Writ Jurisdiction – Art. 226 + Art. 227
    • Subordinate Judiciary

    WEEK 10

    (7th July, 2024)

    UNION TERRITORIES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

    • 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

    (14th July, 2024)

    LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN CENTER AND STATES

    • The Three Lists
    • Principles of Interpretation
    • Residuary Powers and When Entries in Different Lists Conflict

    WEEK 12

    (21st July, 2024)

    FINANCIAL RELATIONS BETWEEN CENTER AND STATES

    • Taxing Powers + Central and State Taxes Fees
    • Restrictions on Taxing Powers
    • Finance Commission
    • Borrowing Power

    WEEK 13

    (28th July, 2024)

    ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN

    • Welfare State and Need for Administrative Law
    • Center-State Administrative Coordination
    • All India Services
    • Miscellaneous

    WEEK 14

    (4th August, 2024)

    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

    (11th August, 2024)

    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

    (18th August, 2024)

    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

    (25th August, 2024)

    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

    (1st September, 2024)

    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

    (8th September, 2024)

    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

    (15th September, 2024)

    I. Right to Constitutional Remedies –

    II. Directive Principles of State Policy

    III. Fundamental Duties

    IV. Constitutional Amendments

    WEEK 21

    (22nd September, 2024)

    Review Week

    • Answering the doubts, and giving clarifications on topics discussed during the course.

    Please note:

    • All classes will be online via zoom.
    • Relevant reading materials will be shared.
    • Time bound recorded sessions will be shared for up to 10 classes.

    In case of queries, please write to us at parvati@livelaw.in or

    +91 9847128749 on Whatsapp.



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