LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 10 Law Relating to Women and Children May 2025 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer any six of the following questions (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is the role of NGOs in protecting women's rights?
2. Q2 Mention one legal provision related to child labour.
3. Q3 What is meant by child neglect?
4. Q4 Mention one law that addresses female foeticide.
5. Q5 What is meant by gender justice?
6. Q6 Which Article of the Constitution ensures free and compulsory education for children?
7. Q7 What is the significance of Article 15(3) of the Indian Constitution?
8. Q8 State any law for the protection of working women.
9. Q9 State one challenge faced by women at the workplace.
10. Q10 What is the minimum age for employment under Indian child labour laws?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q11 Legal protection for girl children.
2. Q12 Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
3. Q13 National Commission for Women.
4. Q14 Role of courts in women and child protection.

SECTION III - Q.3: Attempt any two situational questions (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 A minor boy is caught working in a hazardous factory. (a) Which law prohibits child labour in such environments? (b) What actions can authorities take against the factory owner?
2. Q16 Parents refused to admit a girl child in school. (a) What constitutional rights are being violated? (b) What legal remedies are available for such children?
3. Q17 A child is forced to do street performances and begging. (a) What legal provisions protect such children? (b) Which agencies can intervene in such cases?
4. Q18 A woman is denied maternity leave by her employer. (a) Which laws protect her right to maternity benefits? (b) What action can she take against her employer?

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any two long questions (39 Marks)

1. Q19 Discuss the legal position of women under different personal laws in India.
2. Q20 Examine the role of courts, NGOs and commissions in enforcing women's and children's rights.
3. Q21 Evaluate the effectiveness of social legislation related to dowry, foeticide and sexual harassment of women.
4. Q22 Explain the various forms of discrimination faced by a girl child and the relevant laws addressing them.
5. Q23 Explain the relevance and challenges of implementing the Uniform Civil Code with respect to gender justice.

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