LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children Apr 2011 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Attempt the following in not more than two sentences each (20 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What are the requirements of a valid marriage under Muslim Law?
2. Q2 Define 'Women's Estate'.
3. Q3 Define Cruelty under Section 498 of IPC.
4. Q4 Define Dowry.
5. Q5 Define 'Genetic Clinic' under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994.
6. Q6 What is the objective of the Family Courts Act, 1984?
7. Q7 What is Khula and Mubarat?
8. Q8 Define Talak Ahasan.
9. Q9 What does Article 38 of the Indian Constitution provide for?
10. Q10 What is Maternity Benefit?

SECTION II - Q.2: Write short notes on any four of the following (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. Q11 Distinction between Adultery and Rape.
2. Q12 Judicial Divorce (Furquat).
3. Q13 Object of the Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994.
4. Q14 Punishment of child marriages.
5. Q15 'Guardianship' under the Guardianship and Wards Act, 1890.
6. Q16 Objects of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.

SECTION III - Q.3: Solve any two of the following problems (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q17 Mrs. 'A', wife of Mr. 'B', died at her paternal home after ten years of her marriage. Once, just before her death, she came to her father's house. Evidence on record proved that she was subjected to cruelty and harassment for constant demand of a new flat before she came to her paternal home. (i) Mrs. 'A' died at her paternal home: can this be a point of defence to her husband, Mr. 'B'? (ii) What is the nature of the offence committed here?
2. Q18 A Muslim woman seeks divorce from her husband. (i) Can the divorced wife marry another man? Give reasons for your answer. (ii) When can the divorced wife marry her own husband? Give reasons for your answer.
3. Q19 Answer the following problems with reasons: (i) Parvati, a pregnant woman working in a factory for the past one year, loses her child due to an accident at home. What is the Maternity Benefit that Parvati is entitled to under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961? (ii) Deepa had made three complaints to the police that her husband and mother-in-law were demanding money from her father. Deepa died due to severe burns within a year of her marriage. State the offence committed and what kind of action can be taken against Deepa's mother-in-law.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Attempt any four essay type questions from the following (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q20 Discuss the provisions relating to Maintenance of wife and children under the Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
2. Q21 Discuss the following under the provisions of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: (i) Conditions for a Hindu Marriage. (ii) Ceremonies for a Hindu Marriage. (iii) Registration of Hindu Marriage. (iv) Voidable Marriage.
3. Q22 Discuss the welfare and safety of women under the Factories Act, 1982.
4. Q23 Write in detail the status of women in pre-independent India and trace some of the historical events which led to the improvement of their status.
5. Q24 Discuss the Right to Payment of Maternity Benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
6. Q25 Discuss the need for Prohibition of Immoral Traffic in Women and also discuss the main provisions of Immoral Traffic in Women.

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