PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, LAW & ETHICS B.Tech. IV Year I Sem. JNTUH R-18

• Define ethics and discuss the distinction between professional and personal ethics.

• Analyze the Engineer's Code of Ethics and its emphasis on professionalism, responsibility, conflict of interest, and environmental concerns.

• Explain the concepts of negligence, deficient state-of-the-art, and whistle-blowing in the context of civil engineering practice.

• Gain an overview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the roles of different stakeholders.

Unit II: Law of Contract

• Understand the essential elements of a valid contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, and free consent.

• Examine the legality of contractual objects and identify unlawful and illegal agreements.

• Analyze contingent contracts and understand the conditions for performance and discharge of contracts.

• Learn about different remedies available for breach of contract.

Unit III: Arbitration, Conciliation, and ADR Systems

• Differentiate between arbitration and conciliation, understanding their scope and types.

• Compare the Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1940 and 1996, and explore the UNCITRAL model law.

• Analyze the role of arbitration tribunals, their appointment, jurisdiction, and grounds for challenge.

• Discuss the benefits and limitations of various Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods like mediation and negotiation.

Unit IV: Engagement of Labour and Related Laws

• Assess the role of labor in civil engineering projects and understand different methods of engaging labor.

• Analyze key provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

• Gain insights into the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, and the Building & Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.

• Understand the significance of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2017 and the National Building Code (NBC) 2017.

Unit V: Law relating to Intellectual Property

• Define intellectual property and explore its various forms, including copyright, trademarks, patents, and designs.

• Analyze the key provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957, understanding copyright ownership, infringement criteria, and piracy issues.

• Gain insights into the Patents Act, 1970, and its emphasis on novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability.