B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Labour Law I 2022 Oct (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Define and differentiate between Lock-out, Lay-off, retrenchment and closure.
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2. Q2 Analyse the submission and certification of 'Standing Orders' under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
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3. Q3 Examine the provisions pertaining to the registration of Trade Unions under the Trade Unions Act, 1926.
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4. Q4 Explain the appointment, powers and functions of a commissioner under the Employee Compensation Act, 1923.
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5. Q5 What are the different benefits available to the employees under the E.S.I. Act, 1948 ?
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6. Q6 Explain the concept of deduction. Analyse what deductions may be made for absence from duty and for recovery of loans under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
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7. Q7 What are the provisions pertaining to 'Health' under the Factories Act, 1948 ?
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Voluntary Arbitration under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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2. Q8 (b) Immunities of Trade Unions under the Trade Unions Act, 1926.
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3. Q8 (c) Dependants under the E.S.I. Act, 1948.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Thomas, a member of a registered Trade Union resigns from the said trade union. He claims refund of subscription amount paid by him. The Trade Union refuses. Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) A development officer of the LIC of India is dismissed from his employment. She challenges the impugned action on the ground that she was a workman. Decide whether a development officer is a workman or not.
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3. Q9 (c) Ajoy, a motor driver driving with a high speed rams into a tree and gets killed in the accident. His employer refuses to pay compensation on the ground that the accident was caused by rash and negligent driving. Decide whether the employer is liable to pay the compensation.
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