Delhi University to Implement New Criminal Law and Jurisprudence Syllabus in LLB Course

New Delhi: Delhi University’s Faculty of Law has announced changes in its syllabus for Law courses from the upcoming academic session 2024-25. The university has included three new criminal laws in its curriculum effective from July 1, 2024.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872, were replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, respectively. The authorities will address all the issues and make new changes from the new academic year.

A letter from Delhi University states “This is to bring to your kind attention a very urgent and important issue of revision in the syllabus of LLB paper named Jurisprudence, which is being taught in LLB in the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and in various other Law courses all over the India,”

Approval and Implementation of New Criminal Laws

A committee of the Law Faculty of the Courses finalised these new courses. They were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters by the end of June 2024. This decision will be discussed in the upcoming Academic Council meeting on July 12, 2024, just before the new session begins in August 2024. Teachers are already undergoing training to incorporate these changes effectively.

While the core content remains similar, students and teachers must familiarise themselves with the new sections. Special classes will be conducted for students who have previously studied the old laws, ensuring they are prepared for exams and further studies.

Changes in Syllabus for Jurisprudence

A letter from the Social Democratic Teachers Front (SDTF) to the DU Vice-Chancellor addressed urgent concerns about revising the LLB Jurisprudence syllabus at Delhi University's Faculty of Law and across India.

It argued that 85% of the population, including 50% of women, rely on progressive education and teaching pedagogy rather than regressive teachings like those found in Manusmriti, which oppose women's education and equal rights.

The letter further stated that Manusmriti must be removed from the syllabus, saying it contradicts India's constitution and harms SC, ST, transgender, and OBC students. It urged the syllabus change to be withdrawn before the July 12, 2024, Academic Council meeting. The teachers proposed enhancing the syllabus with more contemporary, research-based readings.

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