LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 1 Labour Laws May 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Answer any Six of the following in not more than two sentences 12 Marks

1. Q1 Appropriate government under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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2. Q2 Define Closure under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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3. Q3 Define Employer under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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4. Q4 Public Utility Services under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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5. Q5 Certifying officer under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
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6. Q6 Industrial Establishment under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
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7. Q7 Trade Union Under Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
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8. Q8 Industrial Court under MRTU&PULP Act 1971
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9. Q9 State two duties of Labour Court under MRTU&PULP Act 1971
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10. Q10 State two duties of investigating officer under MRTU&PULP Act1971
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SECTION II - Write Short notes on any two of the following 12 Marks

1. Q11 Discuss the role and functions of Works Committee under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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2. Q12 Explain the provisions relating to Lay-off under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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3. Q13 Explain the concept and importance of Model Standing Orders under IE(SO) Act 1946.
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4. Q14 Calculation of Compensation under Employees' Compensation Act, 1923
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SECTION III - Answer any two of the following 12 Marks

1. Q15 A recognized trade union threatens workers who are not its members and coerces them to join, failing which they may face workplace harassment.
   • (a) Analyse whether the conduct of the union amounts to an unfair labour practice.
   • (b) What action can be taken under the MRTU&PULP Act?
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2. Q16 An industrial establishment with more than the prescribed number of employees has not framed or certified its Standing Orders. The employer continues to regulate service conditions arbitrarily.
   • (a) Discuss the legal position under the IE(SO) Act 1946 Act.
   • (b) What are the consequences, and which Standing Orders will apply in such a case?
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3. Q17 Workers in a public utility service go on strike without giving prior notice to the employer. The employer claims that the strike is illegal.
   • (a) Analyse whether the strike is legal under the Industrial Disputes Act.
   • (b) What are the legal consequences of an illegal strike?
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4. Q18 A factory worker is injured while operating machinery during working hours. The employer argues that the injury occurred due to the worker's negligence and refuses compensation.
   • (a) Examine whether the employer is liable to pay compensation.
   • (b) Does negligence of the employee affect liability under the Employees Compensation Act?
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SECTION IV - Answer any two of the following 24 Marks

1. Q19 Define "Retrenchment" under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Explain in detail the conditions precedent to retrenchment and the procedure to be followed by the employer.
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2. Q20 Explain the procedure for certification, modification, and enforcement of Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
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3. Q21 Explain the concept of recognition of trade unions under MRTU&PULP Act. Discuss the procedure for recognition, the rights and obligations of a recognized union, and the advantages it enjoys over other unions.
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4. Q22 Discuss total disablement, partial disablement and employer's defences under Employees's Compensation Act.
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