B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Law I 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define 'Industrial Dispute'. When an individual dispute becomes an 'industrial dispute' ? Explain.
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2. Q2 Discuss the provisions relating to welfare measures under the Factory Act, 1948.
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3. Q3 Discuss the liability of the employer to pay compensation under the Workmen Compensation Act.
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4. Q4 Explain the provisions relating to award under Industrial Disputes Act.
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5. Q5 Explain the provisions relating to registration of a Trade Union.
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6. Q6 Explain the different kinds of benefits available under Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
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7. Q7 Explain the deductions which may be made from wages under Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
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Write short notes on any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Closure
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2. Q8 (b) Collective bargaining
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3. Q8 (c) Strike.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) Suman a worker working in Ramu Industries in Bangalore is laid off by his employer. The employer provided an alternative employment in another establishment belonging to the Ramu Industries owner situated in Hubli. But Suman refuses to accept an alternative employment and wants to claim lay off compensation. Whether he will succeed ?
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2. Q9 (b) The Bombay Municipal Corporation carried on a public utility service in Greater Bombay and for the purpose employed certain drivers to drive the buses. The transport service was managed by the electricity supply and transport committee. One of the drivers on 20th July, 2005 finished his work for the day at about 7.45 p.m. at Jogeshwari Bus Depot. In order to reach his residence at Santa Cruz he boarded another bus which collided with a stationary lorry parked at an awkward angle on the road near Erla Bridge, Andheri. Consequently he was thrown out on the road and injured. He was sent to the hospital for treatment but unfortunately expired on 26th July, 2005. The compensation was claimed by his widowed wife pleading that the accident has arisen out of and in the course of employment. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Ramu a workman while performing the duty of the employer died due to an accident. It was proved that at the time of accident Ramu was under the influence of intoxication. Whether the employer is liable to pay compensation ?
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