Introduction to course

This course considers the nature and role of law. It examines the role and functions of constitution of pakistan. It interprets the bsic fundamental rights of citizens of pakistan. The relationship between law, judicial reasoning, public policy and politics is also explored including the mechanisms created for the administration and enforcement of justice in different jurisdictions. It also considers a number of fundamental legal concepts. It also enables to understand the laws to protect envoirnment , consumer rights and woman rights.

Learning Outcomes

On the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Discern basic legal jargon;  

Understand fundamental rights described in constitution of Pakistan 1973

Understand the humanrights under international law 

Understand the consumer protection 

Understand the laws regarding environment and woman protection

Class meeting timings

Class meetings will be held on Thursday and Friday of every week.

Timings will be 9:30 to 11 o'clock.

Key dates of the class meetings are 

Month September: 17,18,24,25            Month October:  1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30,          Month November:  5,6,12,13,19,20,26,27

Month December:  3,4,10,11,17,18,24,25,31         Month January:  1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29       Month February:  4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26

Assesment:

Assesment will be based on assignments, attendance and MCQs type exames. Students will present assigned topics online.

Text Book:

• The Constitution of Islamic Repulic Of Pakistan 1973
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Eurpean Convention on Human Rights
• Punjab Consumer Protection Act , 2005
• Punjab Consumer Protection Rules ,2009
• Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997
• The women Protection Act, 2006
• The Protection Against Harassment of woman at workplace Act 2010