LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children May 2023 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

SECTION I - Q.1: Answer the following in not more than two sentences, any six (12 Marks - 2 marks each)

1. Q1 What is a brothel under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act?
2. Q2 What is the penalty for giving and taking dowry as per the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961?
3. Q3 What is the punishment for glorification and building a temple of Sati as per the Commission of Sati Prevention Act, 1987?
4. Q4 In which of the industries are children below the age of 14 prohibited to work?
5. Q5 Define the term Delinquent.
6. Q6 When can a Hindu married woman adopt a child?
7. Q7 Which article of the Constitution of India provides equal pay for equal work for both men and women?
8. Q8 Define the type of talaq "Mubarat".
9. Q9 Explain the provisions for abortion in the PCPNDT Act.
10. Q10 Explain the term Stridhan.

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

1. Q11 Define 'Shelter home'.
2. Q12 Right of an adopted child in parental and ancestral property.
3. Q13 Uniform civil code.
4. Q14 Define the functions of the National Commission for Women.

SECTION III - Q.3: Situational problems, any two (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q15 Reena, 25 weeks pregnant, was diagnosed with an acute heart malfunction. (a) Explain the provisions for abortion in the PCPNDT Act. (b) Can she abort even after 27 weeks? Explain the provision.
2. Q16 Najma was given in marriage at the age of 13 years. On attaining 18 years she wants to repudiate the marriage. (a) Can she repudiate the marriage? (b) Define "Option of Puberty".
3. Q17 Abhishek and Deepa married as per the Hindu Marriage Act. Abhishek converted to the Muslim religion and married Shiba without dissolution of the first marriage. (a) What are the remedies available to Deepa as per the Hindu Marriage Act? (b) Is this marriage with Shiba valid? Explain with citation.
4. Q18 A toy factory, along with male members, had 29 female members. (a) Are these women employees entitled to creche facility? Explain with reason. (b) Can female employees be forced to do night shifts? Give reason.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer any two in detail (24 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q19 Explain the objects and detailed provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
2. Q20 Describe the provision of maintenance under various personal laws along with Sec. 125 of the Cr.P.C.
3. Q21 Define the prime object of the enactment of the Family Courts Act, 1984.
4. Q22 Discuss the health and safety of women under the Factories Act, 1948.

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