LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children Nov 2015 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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

1. (a) Define female foeticide.
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2. (b) Define Genetic Clinic under the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (Regulation & Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994.
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3. (c) Define Streedhan.
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4. (d) What does Article 38 of the Indian Constitution provide for?
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5. (e) Define Talaq Ahasan.
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6. (f) What are the essentials of Muta Marriage?
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7. (g) What is the objective of the Family Court Act, 1984?
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8. (h) Name two types of industries where a child is prohibited to work.
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9. (i) What is 'in camera' proceedings?
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10. (j) Define 'Child' according to 'The Immoral Traffic Act, 1956'.
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Q.2 Q.2: Write short notes on any four of the following (20 Marks - 5 marks each)

1. (a) Functions of family Court.
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2. (b) Juvenile Justice Board.
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3. (c) Guardianship under Muslim Personal Law.
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4. (d) Aims & Objectives of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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5. (e) Need for Uniform Civil Code.
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6. (f) Tortious liability against unborn child.
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Q.3 Q.3: Solve any two of the following problems (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Sunita, a 3 years old girl, is married to Rajiv, a 5 years old boy, by their parents. (i) Had the parents of the children committed any offence? If yes, then under which Act? (ii) What is the punishment for the above? (iii) Is there any International Convention that prohibits child marriage?
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2. (b) A Hindu male adopts a child with the consent of his wife B. (i) Can such adoption deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property by transfer inter vivos or by will? (ii) Can any property vested in the adopted child before the adoption continue to vest in such person? (iii) Can the adoption be cancelled? Why?
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3. (c) A Muslim married woman falls in love with another Muslim male and wants to marry him. (i) Can the Muslim married woman marry the other Muslim male during the subsistence of her earlier marriage? Yes or no, state the reason for the same. (ii) Can the Muslim married woman marry the other Muslim male after taking divorce from her first Muslim husband? If yes, then when?
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Q.4 Q.4: Attempt any four essay type questions from the following (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. (a) Explain with case law: (i) Sexual harassment at work place. (ii) Right to Education.
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2. (b) Discuss in detail 'Rape' under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code.
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3. (c) Discuss fully the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
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4. (d) Discuss in detail 'Adultery' under Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code.
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5. (e) Discuss the following provisions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: (i) Conditions for a Hindu Marriage. (ii) Ceremonies for a Hindu Marriage. (iii) Registration of Hindu Marriage. (iv) Void Marriage.
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6. (f) Discuss the Constitutional provisions for the benefit of Women and explain how it safeguards the interest and rights of Women.
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