CRL1200 | Child Rights Litigation and the Role of Lawyers

Course Information

  • 2022-23
  • CRL1200
  • 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Master's Programme in Public Policy
  • II
  • Nov 2022
  • Elective Course

How does this course relate to the programme curriculum: Does it develop on a prior course  in the programme or is it a foundational or standalone course?

This is a standalone course.

The focus is on equipping students with the practical knowledge and skill regarding child  rights litigation, i.e., drafting and arguing, child related cases. Formats of FIRs, applications,  orders, written submissions, etc., will be shared with students.

The course will include general tips that relate to litigation and special tips that relate to  litigating under specific child-related legislations.

Describe how you have approached the course. What have you included/excluded and why?  Choice of materials: primary or secondary readings / case law.