Pleading, Drafting and Conveyance

Unit I — General Principles of Drafting and relevant Substantive Rules:

Introduction to Drafting: Meaning, Definition and Scope of Drafting · Distinction between Pleading and Conveyancing · General principles of Drafting all sorts of Deeds and Conveyancing and other Legal Writings · Interpretation of Deeds and Documents · Common Mistakes in Drafting.

Unit II — Pleading in General

Introduction to Pleading: Meaning, importance and functions of Pleadings · Overview of Various Pleadings in Civil, Criminal, and Constitutional Matters · Principles of Pleadings: Drafting Techniques and Guidelines · Oral and Written Pleadings: Differences, Advantages and Challenges · Particulars of pleadings: Necessary Details and Precision in Drafting · Alterative and inconsistent pleadings: Legal Considerations and Strategic Use · Amendment of pleadings: Legal Provisions and Practice.

• Pleadings, plaint and written statement (Order VI- Order VIII)

Unit III — Civil Pleadings: Purpose & Structure of Drafting

Plaint · Written Statement · Replication · Interlocutory Applications · Original Petition · Affidavit · Execution Petition · Counter Claim · Rejoinder · Amended Plaint · Amended Written Statement · Rejoinder to Written Statement · Memorandum of Appeal · Petition for Review · Revision Application · Written Argument · Caveat under Section 148-A of CPC · Transfer Petition (Civil) u/s of the CPC.

• Drafting of the Plaint in Suit and Summary suit, Notice of motion and Affidavit in support
• Drafting of Written Statement and affidavit in support
• Interlocutory Applications
• Execution Petition
• Civil — Memorandum of Appeal and Memorandum of revision
• Review Petitions — civil, criminal and constitutional

Unit IV — Criminal Pleading: Purpose & Structure of Drafting

Complaint (FIR, Informatory Petition, Protest petition) · Bail Applications: Regular & Anticipatory · Criminal Revision and Appeal · Criminal Miscellaneous Petitions.

• Criminal Complaints
• Miscellaneous applications
• Bail Applications
• Anticipatory Bail Applications
• Memorandum of Appeal and Revision
• Criminal — Memorandum of Appeal and Memorandum of revision

Unit V — Pleading in Constitutional Court

Writ Petition: Drafting under Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India · Petition under 32 of Constitution of India: Drafting Considerations for Fundamental Rights · Special Leave Petition: Legal Framework and Drafting · Public Interest Litigation: Concept, Importance and Drafting

• Writ Petition U/A 32, 226 and 227 of the Constitution
• Public Interest Litigation Semester: III/VII

Unit VI — Conveyancing

Introduction to Conveyancing: Definitions, Scope and Significance · Fundamentals of Conveyancing: Essential Components and Legal Requirements · Division of instruments of Conveyancing: Different Types and their uses · Common Conveyancing Documents: Sale Deed, Gift Deed, Lease Deeds, etc. · Practical Challenges in Conveyancing: Common Issues and Solutions.

• Sale Deed
• Lease deed, Leave and License Agreement
• Gift Deed

Unit VII — Deed and Agreement

Understanding Deeds: Definitions, Importance and Types · Components of Deeds: Essential Elements and their Drafting · Drafting of Agreements: Legal Requirements and Guiding Principles · Comparison of Various Deeds: Practical Insights · Advanced Drafting Techniques: Use of Precedents and Templates.

• Agreement for Sale
• Franchise Agreement
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Trust Deed
• Partnership Deed

Unit VIII — Legal Notices and Legal Opinion

Drafting Legal Notices: Essential Guiding principles and Sample Formats · Drafting Legal Opinions: Structure, Style and Substances · Common Issues in Drafting Legal Documents: Identifying and Addressing Potential Problems · Ethical Considerations: Professional Responsibility in Drafting Legal Notices and Opinions.

• Legal Notice for Defective Goods