LLM in Criminal Law syllabus : Latest Updated Syllabus for syllabus

Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Constitutional Law-III (Focus on Criminal Justice)

Evidence Law

Forensic Science & Law

Cyber Law & Cybercrime

Special Acts (NDPS Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, etc.)

Legal Aid & Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice Administration

Dissertation/Thesis

Seminar Presentations

Optional Courses (as per university)

Semester 1

Criminal Jurisprudence

Explores fundamental theories of criminal law, liability, and punishment from a jurisprudential angle.

Advanced Indian Penal Code (IPC)

Analytical study of key provisions and interpretations of IPC including landmark case laws.

Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)

Focuses on procedures of investigation, arrest, bail, trial, and appeal mechanisms in criminal law.

Criminology and Penology

Examines causes of crime, classification of criminals, punishment theories, and correctional reforms.

Legal Research Methodology

Introduces students to doctrinal, empirical, and socio-legal research methods relevant to law.

Semester 2

Comparative Criminal Law

Offers insight into how different legal systems handle criminal offences, procedures, and reforms.

Victimology and Restorative Justice

Covers victims’ rights, support systems, rehabilitation, and non-retributive justice approaches.

Human Rights and Criminal Law

Focuses on constitutional protections, international conventions, and safeguards in criminal justice.

White Collar and Organized Crimes

Deals with financial crimes, corporate frauds, cybercrimes, and laws combating organized crime.

Dissertation / Thesis

Independent research on a criminal law topic with guidance from faculty, ending in a viva voce.

Cyber Law and Cyber Crimes

Covers legal frameworks related to digital offences, cyber terrorism, data privacy, and IT Act compliance.

Forensic Science and Law

Introduces forensic techniques in criminal investigations including DNA, fingerprinting, and ballistics.

Gender and Criminal Justice

Focuses on crimes against women and marginalized genders, laws like POCSO, and feminist legal theory.

Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Laws

Examines juvenile delinquency, Juvenile Justice Act, and rehabilitation systems for minors.

International Criminal Law

Studies war crimes, genocide, international courts (like ICC), and cross-border criminal prosecution.

Police Law and Accountability

Deals with police powers, custodial violence, reforms, and laws governing accountability mechanisms.

Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law

Focuses on NDPS Act, drug trafficking, legal regulation of narcotics, and rehabilitation.

Terrorism and Anti-Terror Laws

Analyses national security laws like UAPA, preventive detention, and global anti-terror frameworks.

Economic Offences and Anti-Corruption Laws

Covers money laundering, embezzlement, PMLA, Lokpal Act, and Prevention of Corruption Act.

Penal Reform and Alternatives to Incarceration

Discusses prison reforms, parole, probation, open prisons, and community-based justice models.

Principles of Criminal Law

Prof. K.D. Gaur

Comprehensive explanation of Indian criminal law principles, judicial interpretation, and case law.

Indian Penal Code

Ratanlal & Dhirajlal

A widely cited commentary offering deep insights and section-wise analysis of IPC.

Criminal Law

P.S.A. Pillai

A foundational text for understanding Indian criminal law, updated with recent amendments.

Criminal Procedure Code

R.V. Kelkar

A standard reference covering procedural aspects of criminal law in India in a student-friendly style.

Criminology and Penology

Dr. N.V. Paranjape

Discusses crime causes, penal systems, theories of punishment, and criminal profiling.

Law of Evidence

Batuk Lal

Covers Indian Evidence Act with practical examples, case laws, and admissibility issues.

Victimology

Dr. K.I. Vibhute

A focused study on victim rights, compensation, and restorative justice in Indian legal context.

Comparative Criminal Justice

Malcolm Davies & Hazel Croall

An international perspective comparing criminal justice systems and reform initiatives worldwide.

International Criminal Law and Human Rights

Dr. Reema Singh

Explores intersection of human rights law and international criminal prosecution mechanisms.

White Collar Crime in India

Sutherland & Indian case studies

Analyses economic crimes and regulatory gaps, blending theory with landmark Indian judgments.