LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 6 Law Relating to Women and Children Dec 2018 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

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

1. Q1 Define Bigamy.
2. Q2 What is Dower or Mehr?
3. Q3 What are 'in camera' proceedings?
4. Q4 State any two functions of the Human Rights Commission.
5. Q5 What is the punishment prescribed for Dowry death?
6. Q6 What is a Muta Marriage?
7. Q7 Define Agnate.
8. Q8 What is the minimum working period for women to claim maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act?
9. Q9 What is the punishment for abetment of Sati?
10. Q10 Define 'Child' under the Child Marriage Restraint Act.

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

1. Q11 Sexual harassment of women at workplace.
2. Q12 Right of maintenance under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
3. Q13 Grounds of Termination of Pregnancy by a Registered Medical Practitioner.
4. Q14 Juvenile Justice Board.
5. Q15 Functions of Family Court.
6. Q16 Important provisions of CEDAW.

SECTION III - Q.3: Answer any two of the following, giving reasons (12 Marks - 6 marks each)

1. Q17 A brothel was raided by police. Many young ladies and two girls aged 12 years and 10 years respectively were found. (i) Who is liable for punishment? Give reasons. (ii) What are the provisions in law for the 10 and 12 years old girls?
2. Q18 Meena has been working in a factory as an employee for the last two years. (i) What kind of Maternity benefits can Meena claim from her employer? (ii) When should Meena give notice to her employer?
3. Q19 Rahul, a Hindu male, adopts a child without the consent of his wife Reena. (i) Can a husband adopt a child without the consent of his wife? Give reasons. (ii) State the capacity of a person to adopt a child.

SECTION IV - Q.4: Answer in brief any four (48 Marks - 12 marks each)

1. Q20 Discuss the constitutional provisions for the benefit of women and explain how it safeguards the interest and rights of women.
2. Q21 Discuss the health and safety of women under the Factories Act.
3. Q22 Discuss the need of Prohibition of Immoral Traffic in women and also discuss the main provisions relating to Immoral Traffic in women.
4. Q23 Discuss in detail the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act.
5. Q24 Explain the offence of Rape under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code.
6. Q25 Explain the provisions relating to Uniform Civil Code with relevant case laws.

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