{"id":37016,"date":"2024-04-06T07:23:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T07:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37016"},"modified":"2024-04-06T07:23:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-06T07:23:41","slug":"law-optional-subject-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Law Optional Subject &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Law optional for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) offers a compelling choice for aspirants seeking a well-defined and strategically advantageous subject. This introductory paragraph piques the reader&#8217;s interest by highlighting the strategic benefits of Law and its well-structured syllabus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f410e03bd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f410e03bd\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Law_Paper_1\" title=\"Law Paper 1\">Law Paper 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Constitutional_and_Administrative_Law\" title=\"Constitutional and Administrative Law :\">Constitutional and Administrative Law :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#International_Law\" title=\"International Law :\">International Law :<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Law_Paper_2\" title=\"Law Paper 2\">Law Paper 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Law_of_Crimes_%E2%80%94\" title=\"Law of Crimes :\u2014\">Law of Crimes :\u2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Law_of_Torts\" title=\"Law of Torts\">Law of Torts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Law_of_Contracts_and_Mercantile_Law\" title=\"Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law\">Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Contemporary_Legal_Developments\" title=\"Contemporary Legal Developments\">Contemporary Legal Developments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#1_Is_law_optional_a_good_choice_for_UPSC\" title=\"1. Is law optional a good choice for UPSC?\">1. Is law optional a good choice for UPSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#2_What_are_the_challenges_of_taking_law_optional\" title=\"2. What are the challenges of taking law optional?\">2. What are the challenges of taking law optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#3_Are_there_any_resources_available_to_help_me_prepare\" title=\"3. Are there any resources available to help me prepare?\">3. Are there any resources available to help me prepare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#4_How_should_I_approach_studying_law_optional\" title=\"4. How should I approach studying law optional?\">4. How should I approach studying law optional?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#5_Can_someone_with_no_prior_law_background_take_law_optional\" title=\"5. Can someone with no prior law background take law optional?\">5. Can someone with no prior law background take law optional?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/law-optional-subject-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Paper_1\"><\/span>Law Paper 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_and_Administrative_Law\"><\/span>Constitutional and Administrative Law :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Constitution and Constitutionalism:The distinctive features of the Constitution.<\/li><li>Fundamental Rights\u2014Public interest litigation; Legal Aid; Legal services authority.<\/li><li>Relationship between Fundamental rights, Directive principles and Fundamental duties.<\/li><li>Constitutional Position of the President and relation with the Council of Ministers.<\/li><li>Governor and his powers.<\/li><li>Supreme Court and the High Courts:<br>(a) Appointments and transfer.<br>(b) Powers, functions and jurisdiction.<\/li><li>Centre, States and local bodies:<br>(a) Distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States.<br>(b) Local Bodies.<br>(c) Administrative relationship among Union, State and Local Bodies.<br>(d) Eminent domain-State property-common property-community property.<\/li><li>Legislative powers, privileges and immunities.<\/li><li>Services under the Union and the States:<br>(a) Recruitment and conditions of services;Constitutional safeguards; Administrative tribunals.<br>(b) Union Public Service Commission and StatePublic Service Commissions\u2014Power and functions.(c) Election Commission\u2014Power and functions.<\/li><li>Emergency provisions.<\/li><li>Amendment of the Constitution.<\/li><li>Principle of Natural Justice\u2014Emerging trends and judicial approach.<\/li><li>Delegated legislation and its constitutionality.<\/li><li>Separation of powers and constitutional governance.<\/li><li>Judicial review of administrative action.<\/li><li>Ombudsman: Lokayukta, Lokpal etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Law\"><\/span>International Law :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nature and Definition of International Law.<\/li><li>Relationship between International Law and Municipal Law.<\/li><li>State Recognition and State Succession.<\/li><li>Law of the sea: Inland Waters,Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Continental Shelf, Exclusive<br>Economic Zone and High Seas.<\/li><li>Individuals: Nationality, statelessness; Human Rights and procedures available for their<br>enforcement.<\/li><li>Territorial jurisdiction of States, Extradition and Asylum.<\/li><li>Treaties : Formation, application, termination and reservation.<\/li><li>United Nations : Its principal organs, powers and functions and reform.<\/li><li>Peaceful settlement of disputes\u2014different modes.<\/li><li>Lawful recourse to force : aggressions, self-defence, intervention.<\/li><li>Fundamental principles of international humanitarian law\u2014International conventions and<br>contemporary developments.<\/li><li>Legality of the use of nuclear weapons; ban on testing of nuclear weapons; Nuclear non- proliferation<br>treaty, CTST.<\/li><li>International Terrorism, State sponsored terrorism, Hijacking, International Criminal Court.<\/li><li>New International Economic Order and Monetary Law : WTO, TRIPS, GATT, IMF, World Bank.<\/li><li>Protection and Improvement of the Human Environment : International Efforts.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; Earn NOW<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_Paper_2\"><\/span>Law Paper 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_of_Crimes_%E2%80%94\"><\/span>Law of Crimes :\u2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General principles of Criminal liability : mens rea and actus reus, mens rea in statutory offences.<\/li><li>Kinds of punishment and emerging trends as to abolition of capital punishment.<\/li><li>Preparations and criminal attempt.<\/li><li>General exceptions.<\/li><li>Joint and constructive liability.<\/li><li>Abetment.<\/li><li>Criminal conspiracy.<\/li><li>Offences against the State.<\/li><li>Offences against public tranquility.<\/li><li>Offences against human body.<\/li><li>Offences against property.<\/li><li>Offences against women.<\/li><li>Defamation.<\/li><li>Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.<\/li><li>Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 and subsequent legislative developments.<\/li><li>Plea bargaining.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_of_Torts\"><\/span>Law of Torts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nature and definition.<\/li><li>Liability based upon fault and strict liability; Absolute liability.<\/li><li>Vicarious liability including State Liability.<\/li><li>General defences.<\/li><li>Joint tort fessors.<\/li><li>Remedies.<\/li><li>Negligence.<\/li><li>Defamation.<\/li><li>Nuisance.<\/li><li>Conspiracy.<\/li><li>False imprisonment.<\/li><li>Malicious prosecution.<\/li><li>Consumer Protection Act, 1986<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law_of_Contracts_and_Mercantile_Law\"><\/span>Law of Contracts and Mercantile Law<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nature and formation of contract\/E-contract.<\/li><li>Factors vitiating free consent.<\/li><li>Void, voidable, illegal and unenforceable agreements.<\/li><li>Performance and discharge of contracts.<\/li><li>Quasi-contracts.<\/li><li>Consequences of breach of contract.<\/li><li>Contract of indemnity, guarantee and insurance.<\/li><li>Contract of agency.<\/li><li>Sale of goods and hire purchase.<\/li><li>Formation and dissolution of partnership.<\/li><li>Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.<\/li><li>Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.<\/li><li>Standard form contracts.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemporary_Legal_Developments\"><\/span>Contemporary Legal Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Public Interest Litigation.<\/li><li>Intellectual property rights\u2014Concept, types\/prospects.<\/li><li>Information Technology Law including Cyber Laws\u2014Concept, purpose\/prospects.<\/li><li>Competition Law\u2014Concept, purpose\/prospects.<\/li><li>Alternate Dispute Resolution\u2014Concept, types\/prospects.<\/li><li>Major statutes concerning environmental law.<\/li><li>Right to Information Act.<\/li><li>Trial by media.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_law_optional_a_good_choice_for_UPSC\"><\/span><strong>1. Is law optional a good choice for UPSC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Law can be a great choice for UPSC if you have an interest in the subject and are comfortable with analytical thinking and writing. It offers a good balance between breadth (covering various legal fields) and depth (requiring in-depth knowledge of core topics). However, it&#8217;s also known to be a demanding subject requiring dedicated study time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_challenges_of_taking_law_optional\"><\/span><strong>2. What are the challenges of taking law optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Syllabus vastness:<\/strong>&nbsp;The syllabus covers a wide range of legal subjects, requiring you to manage a significant amount of study material.<\/li><li><strong>Answer writing style:<\/strong>&nbsp;UPSC law optional answer writing differs from law school exams. You need to focus on analytical explanations, current issues, and relevance to governance.<\/li><li><strong>Time management:<\/strong>&nbsp;Balancing law optional with other UPSC subjects requires effective time management skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Are_there_any_resources_available_to_help_me_prepare\"><\/span><strong>3. Are there any resources available to help me prepare?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! There are several resources available to help you prepare for law optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Standard textbooks for each legal subject<\/li><li>UPSC previous years&#8217; question papers with analysis<\/li><li>Coaching institutes offering guidance and test series (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/tags\/upsc-law-optional-preparation\">https:\/\/www.livelaw.in\/tags\/upsc-law-optional-preparation<\/a>)<\/li><li>Online resources like study materials and discussion forums<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_should_I_approach_studying_law_optional\"><\/span><strong>4. How should I approach studying law optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Develop a study plan:<\/strong>&nbsp;Break down the syllabus and allocate time for each subject.<\/li><li><strong>Start with basics:<\/strong>&nbsp;Build a strong foundation in core legal principles before diving deeper.<\/li><li><strong>Practice answer writing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Regularly practice writing answers in the UPSC format, focusing on clarity, structure, and argumentation.<\/li><li><strong>Stay updated:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep yourself updated on current legal developments and judicial pronouncements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_someone_with_no_prior_law_background_take_law_optional\"><\/span><strong>5. Can someone with no prior law background take law optional?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While a law degree can be helpful, it&#8217;s not mandatory. 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