(Established under the Presidency University Act, 2013 of the Karnataka Act 41 of 2013)

ACA-2[2024] COURSE HAND OUT

SCHOOL: LAW DEPT: School of Law DATE OF ISSUE: 19th August 2024
NAME OF THE PROGRAM: BA LL. B (Hons.) /BBA LL. B (Hons.)/ B.COM LL. B (Hons.)
P.R.C. APPROVAL REF.: PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BBL/2020-25, PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BAL/2020-25,
PU/AC18.14/SOL13/BCL/2020- 25
SEMESTER/YEAR: IX Sem / 5th Year
COURSE TITLE & CODE: Drafting, Pleading and Conveyance & LAW201
COURSE CREDIT STRUCTURE: 3-1-0-4
CONTACT HOURS: 60 Hours
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Priyanka Mangaraj
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
PO-1 Ability to apply the fundamental concept of Humanities, Commerce and Management to legal
problems
PO-2 Ability to develop critical thinking skill
PO-3 Ability to identify, analyze and solve legal problem with professional ethics and integrity
PO-4 Ability to conduct dispute resolution with professional ethics and integrity
PO-5 Ability to draft professional legal writing along with effective oral communication
PO-6 Ability to apply legal theory to factual settings
PO- 7 Ability to apply legal theory to engage in legal argumentation
PO-8 Ability to conduct independent legal research specific to the case
PO- 9 Ability to conduct client services with necessary usage of technological tools
PO-10 Recognition of the need for engaging in lifelong learning
PO-11 Exhibit social responsibility adhering to ethical and moral values
PO -12 Ability to adapt knowledge of contemporary issues
PO- 13 Ability to function in multidisciplinary team
1. COURSE PREREQUISITES:
 Basic understanding of legal documents and legal terminologies

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course illustrates the general principles of drafting and conveyancing and use effective writing
techniques to draft different types of legal documents. It covers methods to draft different types of Deeds
including deeds of sale of land, mortgage deeds, license deeds, lease deeds, assignment deeds, trust deeds,
partnership deeds and power of attorney deeds. The course also provides insights into drafting of petitions
required for bail and execution of decree. Finally, this course also delves into the area of public interest
litigation

3. COURSE OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the course the students shall be able to:

CO1. Understand the principles of drafting, pleading and conveyancing as per civil and
criminal procedure code.
CO2. Imbibe the principles of legal drafting, write with clarity and precision, eliminate
ambiguity, edit, and simplify complex thoughts and ideas.
CO3. Apply substantive law to procedural law (stamp duty, registration) to create legal
documents.
CO4. Prepare Pleadings, Notices and Applications which are in accordance with the legal
system in India.
CO5. Prepare a writ petition.
CO6. Prepare a petition relating to divorce, judicial separation and probate.

3. MAPPING OF C.O. WITH P.O. [H-HIGH, M- MODERATE, L-LOW]

C.O.N0. P.O - 02 P.O - 04 P.O.7 P.O.12

CO1 M

CO2 L M H L

CO3 M H

CO4 M H M
 CO5 L M L

CO6 L M M

4. COURSE CONTENT (SYLLABUS):

MODULEI: Fundamental Rules ofPleadings

CO1 Knowledge 6 hours

1. Introduction – Fundamental Rules of Pleadings-

2. Plaint Structure – Parties to Suit
3. Written Statement – Appeals
4. Reference- Review and Revision
5. Execution

MODULE II: Civil Pleadings

CO2 Comprehension 12 hours
1. Appeal and Revision Petition
2. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
3. Petition for Eviction Under the Rent Control Act
4. Application for Temporary Injunction Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
5. Caveat Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

MODULE III: General Principles of Criminal Pleadings

CO3 Comprehension 10 hours
1. Application for Maintenance Under Section 144 of the BNSS
2. Application for Anticipatory Bail and Bail – Criminal Miscellaneous Petition
3. Application for Execution of a Decree – Criminal Complaint – Appeal/Complaint,
Appeal/Revision in Criminal Cases
4. Special Leave Petition Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India
5. Memorandum of Appeal and Revision

MODULE IV: Conveyancing

CO4 Comprehension 4 hours

1. Components of a Deed – Forms of Deeds and Notices – Promissory Note- Will and Codicil- Trust
Deed- Gift Deed
2. Agreement to Sell- Sale Deed – Indemnity Bond – Lease Deed – General Power of Attorney –
Special Power of Attorney
3. Partnership Deed – Deed for Dissolution of Partnership
4. Mortgage Deed
5. Notice to the Tenant
6. Notice Under Section 80
7. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
8. Reply to the Notice.

MODULE V: Interest Litigation Petition

CO5 Comprehension 5 hours

1. Drafting of Writ Petition and Public Interest Litigation Petition under Articles 32 and 226 of
Indian Constitution
2. Concurrent Jurisdiction of the High Court and Supreme Court

MODULE VI: Other Miscellaneous Pleadings

CO6 Application 12 hours
Petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Petition for
Judicial Separation under Section 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955; Draft affidavit for matrimonial
pleadings; Petition under section 12 of Domestic Violence Act, 2005; Petition for Grant of Probate in
High Court; Petition for Grant of Letters of Administration; Petition for Grant of Succession Certificate

4. DELIVERY PROCEDURE (PEDAGOGY):

The teaching method for the course will include lecture and discussion methods. Classroom discussion on
all the topics will be primarily through academic writing, case laws supplemented by relevant statutory
provisions. Class presentations and Class participation will make lectures more interactive. Course
objectives and the evaluation process also motivate the methodology adopted.

Major issues, important case laws and essential readings in each module will be circulated to the students
before each module begins. Students are expected to read the circulated material and cases before the topic
is discussed in the classroom.

SELF-LEARNING TOPICS:

Sl. Self-Study Topic (will be part of Source

No. assessment)

1. Sec 10 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Material will be sent through E-

(judicial separation) mail

2. Sec 9 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (restitution of Material will be sent

conjugal rights) through E-mail

3. Sec 12 of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Material will be sent

(voidable marriages) through E-mail
 5. REFERENCE MATERIALS: Textbooks, reference books, any other resources, like
webpages.
Textbooks:
1. Chaturvedi, R N; Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Central Law Publications
2. Kafaltiya, A B; Textbook on Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Universal Law Publishing
3. Kolatkar, Medha; Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing; LexisNexis
4. Aggarwal, S.P.; Pleading-An Essential Guide; LexisNexis
5. Bindra, N.S.; Pleading and Practice; Universal Publication
Reference Books:
1. Mani, Kant; Pleadings, Drafting and Conveyancing; Lawmann (2018)
2. Banerjee, B.N.; Criminal Pleadings: Law, Practice and Procedure; Law Book Company (2019)
3. Mogha, P.C.; The Law of Pleadings in India with precedents; Calcutta Eastern Law House
(2018)

E-resources
1. Introduction to Legal Drafting, David E. Pierce
https://www.washburnlaw.edu/profiles/faculty/activity/_fulltext/pierce-david-2008-
introductiontolegaldrafting.pdf
2. Legal Pleadings: The law of Pleadings in India with precedents
https://www.ebcwebstore.com/drafting

6. GUIDELINES TO STUDENTS:

a. Do all the reading assigned for your course.

b. Pay attention and participate in the class.
 7. COURSE SCHEDULE:

Sl. No. ACTIVITY STARTING CONCLUDING TOTAL NUMBER

DATE DATE OF PERIODS
01 Overview of the course 19th August 19th August 1
02 Module: 01 Tentative Tentative 16

02 Module: 02 Tentative Tentative 8

03 Mid-Term Tentative Tentative
04 Module:03 Tentative Tentative 5
05 Module:04 Tentative Tentative 6
06 Module:05 Tentative Tentative 13
07 Module:06 Tentative Tentative 6
08 Revision Tentative Tentative 5

8. SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: LESSON TITLE IS THE TOPIC OF THE HOUR
TOPICS ARE THE CONTENT YOU DEAL UNDER THE SAID LESSON TITLE FOR
THE DAY

Session Date Lesson Title Topics Course Delivery Reference

Outcome Mode
Number
1. Session 1 Fundamental Rules Introduction – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Fundamental Pleadings,
Rules of Pleadings Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
2. Session 2 Fundamental Rules Introduction – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Fundamental Pleadings,
Rules of Pleadings Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
3. Session 3 Fundamental Rules Plaint Structure – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Parties to Suit Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
4. Session 4 Fundamental Rules Plaint Structure – CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Parties to Suit Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
5. Session 5 Fundamental Rules Written Statement CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings – Appeals Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
6. Session 6 Fundamental Rules Written Statement CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings – Appeals Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
7. Session 7 Fundamental Rules Reference- CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Review and Pleadings,
Revision Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
8. Session 8 Fundamental Rules Reference- CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Review and Pleadings,
Revision Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
9. Session 9 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
10. Session 10 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
11. Session 11 Fundamental Rules Execution CO1 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Pleadings Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
 Central Law
Publications
12. Session 12 Revision
13. Session 13 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
statement – IA – Pleadings,
OP – Affidavit – Drafting and
Execution Petition Conveyancing;
– Memorandum of Central Law
Appeal and Publications
Revision Petition

14. Session 14 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

statement – IA – Pleadings,
OP – Affidavit – Drafting and
Execution Petition Conveyancing;
– Memorandum of Central Law
Appeal and Publications
Revision Petition

15. Session 15 Civil Pleadings Plaint – Written CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

statement – IA – Pleadings,
OP – Affidavit – Drafting and
Execution Petition Conveyancing;
– Memorandum of Central Law
Appeal and Publications
Revision Petition

16. Session 16 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

Dissolution of Pleadings,
Marriage Under Drafting and
the Hindu Conveyancing;
Marriage Act, Central Law
1955 Publications

17. Session 17 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

Dissolution of Pleadings,
Marriage Under Drafting and
the Hindu Conveyancing;
Marriage Act, Central Law
1955 Publications
18. Session 18 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Eviction Under the Pleadings,
Rent Control Act Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications

19. Session 19 Civil Pleadings Petition for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

Eviction Under Pleadings,
the Rent Control Drafting and
Act Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
20. Session 20 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Temporary Pleadings,
Injunction Under Drafting and
the Code of Civil Conveyancing;
Procedure, 1908 Central Law
Publications
21. Session 21 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Temporary Pleadings,
Injunction Under Drafting and
the Code of Civil Conveyancing;
Procedure, 1908 Central Law
Publications
22. Session 22 Civil Pleadings Application for CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Temporary Pleadings,
Injunction Under Drafting and
the Code of Civil Conveyancing;
Procedure, 1908 Central Law
Publications
23. Session 23 Civil Pleadings Caveat Under the CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Code of Civil Pleadings,
Procedure, 1908 Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
24. Session 24 Civil Pleadings Caveat Under the CO2 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Code of Civil Pleadings,
Procedure, 1908 Drafting and
Conveyancing;
 Central Law
Publications
25. Session 25 Assessment
26. Session 26 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Maintenance Pleadings,
Pleadings Under Section 125 Drafting and
of the Code of Conveyancing;
Criminal Central Law
Procedure, 1973 Publications
27. Session 27 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Maintenance Pleadings,
Pleadings Under Section 125 Drafting and
of the Code of Conveyancing;
Criminal Central Law
Procedure, 1973 Publications
28. Session 28 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Anticipatory Bail Pleadings,
Pleadings and Bail – Drafting and
Criminal Conveyancing;
Miscellaneous Central Law
Petition Publications
29. Session 29 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Anticipatory Bail Pleadings,
Pleadings and Bail – Drafting and
Criminal Conveyancing;
Miscellaneous Central Law
Petition Publications
30. Session 30 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Execution of a Pleadings,
Pleadings Decree – Criminal Drafting and
Complaint – Conveyancing;
Appeal/Complaint, Central Law
Appeal/Revision Publications
in Criminal Cases
31. Session 31 General Principles Application for CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Execution of a Pleadings,
Pleadings Decree – Criminal Drafting and
Complaint – Conveyancing;
Appeal/Complaint, Central Law
Appeal/Revision Publications
in Criminal Cases
32. Session 32 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings,
Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and
Constitution of Conveyancing;
India Central Law
Publications
33. Session 33 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings,
Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and
Constitution of Conveyancing;
India Central Law
Publications
34. Session 34 General Principles Special Leave CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Petition Under Pleadings,
Pleadings Article 136 of the Drafting and
Constitution of Conveyancing;
India Central Law
Publications
35. Session 35 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Appeal and Pleadings,
Pleadings Revision Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
36. Session 36 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
of Criminal Appeal and Pleadings,
Pleadings Revision Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
37. Session 37 General Principles Memorandum of CO3 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Appeal and Pleadings,
of Criminal Revision Drafting and
Pleadings Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
38. Session 38 Revision

39. Session 39 Conveyancing Components of a CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;

Deed – Forms of Pleadings,
Deeds and Notices Drafting and
– Promissory Conveyancing;
Note- Will and Central Law
Codicil- Trust Publications
Deed- Gift Deed
40. Session 40 Conveyancing Components of a CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Deed – Forms of Pleadings,
Deeds and Notices Drafting and
– Promissory Conveyancing;
Note- Will and Central Law
Codicil- Trust Publications
Deed- Gift Deed
41. Session 41 Conveyancing Agreement to Sell- CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Sale Deed – Pleadings,
Indemnity Bond –
 Lease Deed – Drafting and
General Power of Conveyancing;
Attorney –Special Central Law
Power of Attorney Publications
42. Session 42 Conveyancing Agreement to Sell- CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Sale Deed – Pleadings,
Indemnity Bond – Drafting and
Lease Deed – Conveyancing;
General Power of Central Law
Attorney –Special Publications
Power of Attorney
43. Session 43 Conveyancing Partnership Deed – CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Deed for Pleadings,
Dissolution of Drafting and
Partnership Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
44. Session 44 Conveyancing Partnership Deed – CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Deed for Pleadings,
Dissolution of Drafting and
Partnership Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
45. Session 45 Conveyancing Mortgage Deed CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
46. Session 46 Conveyancing Notice Under CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Section 80 Pleadings,
Code of Civil Drafting and
Procedure, 1908 Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
47. Session 47 Conveyancing Notice to the CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Tenant Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
48. Session 48 Conveyancing Reply to the CO4 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Notice Pleadings,
Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
49. Session 49 Revision
50. Session 50 Interest Litigation Drafting of Writ CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Petition Petition and Public Pleadings,
Interest Litigation Drafting and
Petition under Conveyancing;
Articles 32 and Central Law
226 of Indian Publications
Constitution
51. Session 51 Interest Litigation Drafting of Writ CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Petition Petition and Public Pleadings,
Interest Litigation Drafting and
Petition under Conveyancing;
Articles 32 and Central Law
226 of Indian Publications
Constitution
52. Session 52 Interest Litigation Concurrent CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Petition Jurisdiction of the Pleadings,
High Court and Drafting and
Supreme Court Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
53. Session 53 Interest Litigation Concurrent CO5 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Petition Jurisdiction of the Pleadings,
High Court and Drafting and
Supreme Court Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
54. Session 54 Revision
55. Session 55 Other Miscellaneous Petition for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings Restitution of Pleadings,
Conjugal Rights Drafting and
under Section 9 of Conveyancing;
the Hindu Central Law
Marriage Act, Publications
1955
56. Session 56 Other Miscellaneous Petition for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings Judicial Separation Pleadings,
under Section 10 Drafting and
of the Hindu Conveyancing;
Marriage Act Central Law
Publications
57. Session 57 Other Miscellaneous Draft affidavit for CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings matrimonial Pleadings,
pleadings Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
58. Session 58 Other Miscellaneous Petition under CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings section 12 of Pleadings,
 Domestic Violence Drafting and
Act, 2005 Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
59. Session 59 Other Miscellaneous Petition for Grant of CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings Probate in High Pleadings,
Court Drafting and
Conveyancing;
Central Law
Publications
60. Session 60 Other Miscellaneous Petition for Grant of CO6 Lecture Chaturvedi, R N;
Pleadings Letters of Pleadings,
Administration; Drafting and
Petition for Grant of
Conveyancing;
Succession
Certificate
Central Law
Publications

9. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: Topics relevant to “SKILL DEVELOPMENT”:

Fundamentals of Pleadings, Civil and Criminal Pleadings, Conveyancing, PIL for Skill
Development through Experiential Learning techniques. This is attained through the
hands-on problem solving, assignments, practical etc. component.

Sl.no Assessment Contents Course Duration marks weightage Venue,

type[Include outcome In Hours DATE
here assessment Number &TIME
method for self-
learning
component also]
1. Pleading Any Module CO1,2, To be 40 40% 23/8, 30/8,
Documents 3, 4, 5, 6 notified 06/9,13/9,20/9,
27/9, 04/10,
11/10, 21/10,
25/10, 01/11,
08/11,
15/11,22/11,
29/11
2. Conveyance CO1,2, To be 40 40% 23/8, 30/8,
Any Module 3, 4, 5, 6 notified 06/9,13/9,20/9,
Documents
27/9, 04/10,
11/10, 21/10,
25/10, 01/11,
08/11,
15/11,22/11,
29/11
 3. Comprehensive Any Module CO1, 2 To be 20 20% 2-12-2024 -
Course Viva notified 13-12-2025

10. COURSE CLEARANCE CRITERIA:

As per University Regulations.

11. CONTACT TIMINGS IN THE CHAMBER FOR ANY DISCUSSIONS:

Students may visit the faculty in University working hours and / with prior appointment.

12. SAMPLE THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS:

SL QUESTION MARKS COURSE BLOOM’S LEVEL

NO OUTCOME
NO.
01 Draft a divorce petition on the ground 10 M CO3 Comprehension
of cruelty
02 Draft a writ petition on the violation of 10M CO2 Comprehension
environment rules by a MNC.

13. TARGET SET FOR COURSE OUTCOME ATTAINMENT:

Sl.no C.O. Course Outcomes Target set for

No. attainment in
percentage
01 Co1 Understand the principles of drafting, pleading and 60
conveyancing as per civil and criminal procedure code.
02 Co2 Imbibe the principles of legal drafting, write with clarity 70
and precision, eliminate ambiguity, edit, and simplify
complex thoughts and ideas.
03 Co3 Apply the substantive law to procedural law (stamp duty, 60
registration) to create legal documents

04 Co4 Prepare Pleadings, Notices and Applications which are in 60

accordance with the legal system in India

05 Co5 Prepare a writ petition 60

 06 Co6 Prepare a petition relating to divorce, judicial separation 60
and probate

Signature of the course Instructor: Ms. Priyanka Mangaraj

This course has been duly verified Approved by the D.A.C.

Signature of the Chairperson D.A.C

Course Completion Remarks &Self-Assessment. [This has to be filled after the completion of the course ]
[Please mention about the course coverage details w.r.t. the schedule prepared and
implemented. Any specific suggestions to incorporate in the course content. Any Innovative
practices followed and its experience. Any specific suggestions from the students about the
content, Delivery, Evaluation etc.]

Activity
Sl. Scheduled Completion Actual Completion
As listed in the course Remarks
No. Date Date
Schedule

Any specific suggestion/Observations on content/coverage/pedagogical methods used etc.:

Course Outcome Attainment:

 Remarks on
Target set for Actual C.O.
Sl. C.O. attainment &
Course Outcomes attainment in Attainment
No. No. Measures to enhance
percentage In Percentage
the attainment
01 CO1
02 CO2
03
04
05
06

Name and signature of the Course Instructor:

D.A.C. observation and approval: