B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Law I 2013 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the term 'workman'. Distinguish workman from independent contractor.
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2. Q1 OR Discuss briefly the impact of industrial revolution of India upon workmen.
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3. Q1 (b) Dispute relating to dismissal of workman - Does it amount to industrial dispute ? Decide giving reason.
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4. Q1 OR Workers of a company wanted to celebrate 'Ayudha Pooja' one day earlier to the festival. They requested the company to declare holiday on that day and they were ready to compensate the loss of work by working on another holiday. But the management refused to declare holiday. Workers enbloc applied for casual leave. Does this amount to strike ? Give reason.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What is lay-off ? Explain the circumstances in which the laid-off workmen are not entitled lay-off compensation.
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2. Q2 OR What is unfair labour practice ? Explain various unfair labour practices on the part of the employer.
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3. Q2 (b) The services of a workman is terminated due to loss of confidence by the employer - Does it amount to retrenchment ? Decide giving reason.
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4. Q2 OR Write note on 'recovery of money due from an employer'.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Define 'Trade Union'. Examine the extent of immunities available to registered trade union from civil and criminal liabilities.
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2. Q3 OR What is personal injury ? When is the employer not liable to pay compensation for personal injuries by accident under Workmen's Compensation Act ? Discuss.
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3. Q3 (b) The workman died due to natural lightning while working at the site - Is the employer liable to pay compensation ? Decide giving reason.
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4. Q3 OR Injury sustained by a workman in the factory while taking his mid-day meal during the internal period - Is it an injury connected with the employment ? Give reason.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the provisions relating to adjudication of disputes and claims under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
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2. Q4 OR Define contribution, examine the law relating to contribution by the employer and employees under the Provident Fund Act, 1952.
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3. Q4 (b) Write note on 'Medical Benefit Council' under Employees State Insurance Act.
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4. Q4 OR Examine the features of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Briefly explain the various provisions relating to safety measures under the Factories Act.
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2. Q5 OR What is the object of Minimum Wages Act ? Explain the provision relating to hours of normal working day under the Act.
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3. Q5 (b) A person employed to clean machinery in a factory - Is he worker ? Decide with reasons.
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4. Q5 OR Examine the object and scope of Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.
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