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Law Study Guide

Structured law study guides for LLB, BA LLB, and judicial services exam preparation. Topics span constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure, company law, contracts, torts, property, and specialized areas of Indian and international law.

Subject Areas​

AreaWhat It Covers
Constitutional LawFundamental rights, DPSPs, Parliament, judiciary, federalism, emergency provisions
Criminal Law (IPC)General exceptions, offences against persons/property, attempts, abetment, criminal conspiracy
Civil Procedure (CPC)Jurisdiction, pleadings, suits, decrees, execution, appeals, revision
Company LawFormation, directors, shareholders, winding up, NCLT, insolvency
Contract LawOffer, acceptance, consideration, breach, remedies, special contracts
Administrative LawNatural justice, delegated legislation, judicial review, ombudsman
Property LawTransfer of property, easements, mortgages, leases, wills
TortsNegligence, strict liability, nuisance, defamation, vicarious liability

Frequently Asked Questions​

What is the difference between IPC and CrPC? The Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines criminal offences and their punishments. The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) prescribes the procedure for investigating, trying, and punishing those offences. IPC answers "what is a crime?" — CrPC answers "how is a crime investigated and tried?"

What are fundamental rights under the Indian Constitution? Part III of the Constitution (Articles 12–35) guarantees six fundamental rights: Right to Equality (Articles 14–18), Right to Freedom (19–22), Right Against Exploitation (23–24), Right to Freedom of Religion (25–28), Cultural and Educational Rights (29–30), and Right to Constitutional Remedies (32). Article 21 (Right to Life) has been expansively interpreted by the Supreme Court.

What is the doctrine of natural justice? Natural justice requires two core rules: audi alteram partem (hear the other side) and nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be a judge in their own cause). These procedural safeguards apply to all quasi-judicial and administrative decisions in India.

What is the difference between cognizable and non-cognizable offences? A cognizable offence is one where police can arrest without a warrant and investigate without prior court permission (e.g., murder, robbery). A non-cognizable offence requires a magistrate's permission for arrest and investigation (e.g., assault, cheating below a threshold).

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