LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children Nov 2022 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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Q.1 Q.1: Write in one or two sentences, any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. (a) What is Domestic Violence?
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2. (b) What is Polyandry?
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3. (c) What is Nikah?
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4. (d) Define Dowry.
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5. (e) Define 'Child' under the Factories Act.
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6. (f) Define 'Shelter Home'.
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7. (g) What is alimony?
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8. (h) Define Juvenile under the J.J. Act.
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9. (i) Define agnate.
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10. (j) What is Iddat?
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Q.2 Q.2: Write short notes, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Important provisions of CEDAW.
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2. (b) Equal pay for equal work.
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3. (c) Functions of Family Court.
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4. (d) Divorce by mutual consent under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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Q.3 Q.3: Solve the following, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. (a) Atul and Riya married under the Hindu Marriage Act. Atul converts to the Muslim religion and marries Shahida. (i) What are the remedies available to Riya? (ii) Is his marriage with Shahida valid? Give reasons.
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2. (b) Seeta, a 10 year old girl, is married to Rohit, a 15 year old boy, by their parents. (i) Whether the marriage is valid? Give reasons. (ii) Whether their parents have committed any offence? Give reasons.
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3. (c) Ram, a Hindu unmarried male, wants to adopt a daughter, Sheela. (i) What are the provisions available to Ram for adoption of a daughter? (ii) After adoption, if Ram marries Kavita, then what will be the relationship between Ram, Kavita and Sheela?
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4. (d) A factory consists of 50 female weavers along with other male weavers. (i) Can the female weavers be allowed to do night shifts? Give reasons. (ii) Are the women employees entitled to creche facilities? Give reasons.
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Q.4 Q.4: Write any two of the following (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. (a) Explain in detail the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
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2. (b) Discuss in detail the Divorce of women under Muslim Law.
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3. (c) Explain in detail the provisions of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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4. (d) Discuss the health and safety of women under the Factories Act, 1948.
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