Course

Unit 1

Introduction to Law and Social Legislation- Sources of Law, Social Legislation as instrument of protection of vulnerable sections of the society and for furthering social reforms. (5 Hrs)

Unit 2

Laws Related to Children-The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015; POCSO Act 2012; The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013; The Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016; Prohibition of Child marriage Act 2006: Children’s Right to (Free & Compulsory) Education Act 2009

Unit 3

Laws Related to Women- Introduction to Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act 1956;  Dowry Prohibition Act 1961, Indecent Representation of Women Act 1986, Prevention of Domestic Violence Act 2005, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,

Prohibition and Redress) Act -2013;  Section 85 and 86 of  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Other relevant provisions from the The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023,  & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha  Sanhita,2023.

Unit 4

Laws Related to Socially Disadvantaged –The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Scheduled tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006, Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007; Bonded Labour (System) Abolition Act-1976

Unit 5

Laws for Social Change- Right to Information Act-2005

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), 2026 ; Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admissions) Act 2006.  Recent Amendments in Social Legislations. (8 Hrs.)_.

Text Books / References

Text Books

1. Bare Acts of relevant legislations  
2. Basu, Durga Das. (1971) Introduction to the Constitution of India. New Delhi Prentice Hall of India.   
3. Gangrade K D. (1978) Social Legislations in India (Vol I and II). New Delhi, Concept Publishing Company.  
4. Shanmuga Velayutham (1998) SocialLegislationandSocialChange Chennai, Vazhga Valamudan Pub  

Suggested Readings:

1. South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre – SAHRDC. (2006) Introducing Human Rights. New Delhi, Oxford University Press.
2. Aswini Kant Gautam. (2001) Human Rights and Justice System. New Delhi, A. P. H. Publishing Corporation.
3. Narang, A S. (2000) Indian Government and Politics. New Delhi, Geethanjali Publishing House.

Social Work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. The legal awareness and functioning of the legal system in the country is essential for a social work professional in their practice. This course will help the students to gain understanding constitutional remedies, PIL and provisions of various significant legislations in India

Course Objectives

1. Understand the basic concepts of the judicial system and constitutional safeguards for vulnerable sections.
2. Examine legislations for the protection of women, children, transgender and disadvantaged groups.
3. Develop legislative literacy and its application to social work practice.

Course Outcomes (CO)

1. Familiarize with the Indian Legal System and social legislations.
2. Identify and interpret legal provisions for vulnerable groups.
3. Apply knowledge of RTI, PIL, and related tools in social change.
4. Demonstrate awareness of legal processes in field-based practice