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One Year Advanced Diploma Programme. (Drafting Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts)

Learning Resources

Reading Material:

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I Semester
Subject code	Subject
1.1	GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW OF CONTRACTS
1.2	LAW RELATED TO SPECIFIC CONTRACTS
1.3	DRAFTING AND NEGOTIATING CONTRACTS
1.4	REMEDIES FOR ENFORCEMENT, BREACH AND PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS

Model Question Papers:

NOTE:The old question papers of the previous batch are made available to the candidates only as a model and to understand the examination pattern. The University reserves the right to change the pattern of the question papers. The pattern of the exam will be communicated to the candidates well in advance. Hence, all the candidates are advised to prepare for the examination from the Self Learning (reading) Materials, PPTs and the inputs provided by the experts at the time of the Personal Contact Programme sessions.

Academic Year	Question Papers
2022-2023	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Paper IV
2020-2021	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Paper IV
2020-2021 Supplementary	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Paper IV

Academic Year	Question Papers
2021-2022	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Paper IV
2021-2022 Supplementary	Paper I	Paper II	Paper III	Paper IV

One Year Advanced Diploma Programme. (Drafting Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts)

Second Round Personal Contact Programme (2023-2024)

Kindly Note: Webex Meeting links to join online class as per the below schedule has been emailed to you along with Meeting link, Meeting number & Password. The recorded Video links & PPTs will be uploaded on this page within 10 days after the closure of the classes.

Kindly Note: Password to access Video Links at Vimeo is - nalsar123

DAY1- March 30, 2024- Saturday
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Limitations on Freedom of Contract	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	11.00 – 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 - 12.45 p.m.	Limitations on Freedom of Contract Continue	Dr Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	12.45 – 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 - 3.15 p.m.	Discharge of a contract and its various modes	Dr. Padma Singh	Click here	Click here
	3.15 - 3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
5	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Discharge of a contract and its various modes	Dr. Padma Singh	Click here	Click here

DAY 2 –March 31, 2024 - Sunday
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Agency	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	11.00 – 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 - 12.45 p.m.	Standard form Contracts	Dr Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	12.45 – 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 - 3.15 p.m.	Damages for Breach of Contract	Dr. Nilima Bhadbhade	Click here	Click here
	3.15 - 3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
5	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Damages for Breach of Contract –Continue	Dr. Nilima Bhadbhade	Click here

DAY 3 –April 13 , 2024 - Saturday
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Negotiating a Contract: (a) Relationship between negotiation and contract drafting, (b) Different approaches to a negotiation, (c) Planning for a negotiation, (d) Stages of negotiation, (e) Proposals, Influence, and persuasion, (f) Post negotiation process This chapter will discuss the role of negotiation and its relation and relevance to contract drafting. It will focus on key negotiation terms, stages of negotiations, tools and techniques for an effective negotiation, different strategies for a negotiation, identifying other party’s goals and interests and other important concepts like BATNA, WATNA, MLATNA, bargaining power, etc.	Dr. Ajar Rab Founding Partner ANR LLP	Click here
	11.00 – 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 - 12.45 p.m.	Concluding a Contract and Post Contractual Obligations: (a) Closing a contract, (b) Contractual validity, (c) Attestation, (d)) Registration, (e) Notarization, (d) Stamping, (e) Enforcement, (f) Novation, (g) Alteration, (h) Post drafting checklist. This chapter will discuss how a contract and its drafting process is completed. It will also ensure the steps that need to be taken after a contract is drafted to ensure its validity and enforcement. These steps include but not limited to its registration, notarization, stamping etc.	Dr. Ajar Rab Founding Partner ANR LLP	Click here
	12.45 – 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 - 3.15 p.m.	Contracts with Government and Tenders	Mr. Amit Kapur Joint Managing Partner JSA	Click here	Click here
	3.15 - 3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
5	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Contracts with Government and Tenders	Mr. Amit Kapur	Click here

DAY 4 –April 14 , 2024 - Sunday
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Sample Agreements 1. Purchase and Supply Agreement 2. Power of Attorney 3. Franchisee and Licensing Agreement 4. Escrow Agreement 5. Employment Agreement 6. Term Loan Agreements 7. Government Contracts 8. Rent and Lease Agreements	Dr. Ajar Rab	Click here
	11.00 – 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 - 12.45 p.m.	Sample Agreements to Continue…	Dr. Ajar Rab	Click here
	12.45 – 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 - 3.15 p.m.	Remedies arising out of void/voidable contracts An introduction to Sections 64 to 72 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 Supervening impossibility, frustration and force majeure Fraud and mistake The existence of the law of unjust enrichment in India Defences to unjust enrichment	Mr. Nagarjun Associate Director Legal Ernst and Young	Click here
	3.15 - 3.30 p.m.	Tea Break
5	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Remedies arising out of void/voidable contracts to Continue..	Mr. Nagarjun	Click here

First Round Personal Contact Programme (2023-2024)

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DAY 1-Friday 22 December 2023
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 10.00 a.m.	Orientation Session	Mr. Rajesh KapoorCourse Coordinator	Click here
2	10.00 - 11.30 a.m.	General Introduction and Formation of an Agreement : History and nature of contractual obligations, Definition of agreement and contract - definition - communication and revocation - offer and acceptance - postal rule of communication - offer and invitation to treat, Place of formation of contract and jurisdiction of courts - formation of e-contracts	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	11.30 – 11.45 a.m	Tea Break
3	11.45 - 1.15 p.m.	Consideration & Capacity Meaning - basis and the nature of consideration - kinds (past, executed and executory) - doctrine of privity of contract - doctrine of consideration - exceptions to doctrine of consideration - adequacy of consideration - unlawful consideration and its effects Performance of existing obligations - forbearance to sue - composition and promissory estoppel Capacity: Natural Person, Corporations and Unincorporated Bodies, Public Authorities	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
4	2.00 - 3.30 p.m	Module III: Free ConsentDefinition of free consent - vitiating factors and their effect - coercion - definition, techniques of causing coercion Undue influence - definition - between which parties can it exist? - Burden of proof - presumption of undue influence - rescission Misrepresentation - definition - unwarranted statements - breach of duty - inducing mistake about subject matter - suppression of vital facts - means of discovering truth	Mr. Jagdish Chandra Advocate Supreme Court	Click here	Click here
	3.30 - 3.45p.m	Tea Break
5	3.45 - 5.15 p.m	Fraud - definition - essential elements – suggestion - falsi suppressio veri - when does silence amount to fraud? - active concealment of truth - importance of intention Mistake - definition - kinds - fundamental error - mistake of law and of fact - their effects - when does a mistake vitiate free consent and when does it not vitiate free consent	Mr. Jagdish Chandra Advocate Supreme Court	Click here

DAY 2 – Saturday -23 December 2023
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Indemnity & Guarantee	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	11.00 - 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 – 12.45 p.m.	Indemnity & Guarantee	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	12.45 - 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 – 3.15 p.m.	Introduction to Commercial Law and Equity Injunctions Types of injunctions – Temporary injunctions, Mandatory injunctions, Quia timet injunctions etc. Principles governing the grant of interlocutory injunctions, Relationship amongst the three factors; prima facie case, balance of convenience and irreparable harm	Mr. Amitesh Mishra Advocate Supreme Court	Click here	Click here
	3.15 – 3.30 p.m	Tea Break
4	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Injunctions to be continued: The importance of an undertaking in damages Injunctions under special statutes; Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, Companies Act, 2013 etc. Freezing Injunctions, Injunctions against invocation of bank guarantees	Mr. Amitesh Mishra Advocate Supreme Court	Click here

DAY 3 – Sunday24 December 2023
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Bailment & Pledge	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	11.00 - 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 – 12.45 p.m.	Bailment & Pledge	Dr. Rajesh Kapoor	Click here
	12.45 - 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	1.45 – 3.15 p.m.	Specific Performance Meaning of specific performance Fundamentals of specific performance Actions for an agreed sum Constant supervision The burden of proof to get a relief of specific performance	Mrs. Swarupama Chaturvedi Former Additional Advocate General State of Madhya Pradesh	Click here
	3.15 – 3.30 p.m	Tea Break
4	3.30 - 5.00 p.m.	Specific Performance to be continued: Exceptions ; Section 14 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 The statutory amendment in 2018 – rationale and effect Substituted performance	Mrs. Swarupama Chaturvedi	Click here

DAY 4 – Saturday February 10, 2024
S.No.	Session	Topic	Resource Person	Video Link	PPTs
1	9.30 – 11.00 a.m.	Session 1- Introduction to Contract Drafting (a) Why should you draft a contract? (b) Understanding the drafting process, (c) Glossary of important terms used in a contract. Fundamental Rules of Drafting Contract (a) Elements of a contract (b) Structuring a contract, (c) Role of language, (d) Drafting techniques, (e) Pre drafting checklist	Mr. Ajar Rab	Click here	Click here
	11.00 - 11.15 a.m.	Tea Break
2	11.15 – 12.45 p.m.	Session 2 Clauses of a Contract- Introductory Clauses, Substantive Clauses, Endgame clauses, Boilerplate clauses,	Mr. Ajar Rab	Click here	Click here
	12.45 - 1.45 p.m.	Lunch Break
3	2.00 – 3.30 p.m.	Concluding a Contract and Post Contractual Obligations: (a) Closing a contract, (b) Contractual validity, (c) Attestation, (d)) Registration, (e) Notarization, (d) Stamping, (e) Enforcement, (f) Novation, (g) Alteration, (h) Post drafting checklist.	Mr. Ajar Rab	Click here	Click here

One Year Advanced Diploma Programme. (Drafting Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts)

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One Year Advanced Diploma Programme. (Drafting Negotiation & Enforcement of Contracts)

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