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LL.B. (Hons.) (Semester – VIII) Examination, April 2015

WOMEN, POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT LAWS

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Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any 8 questions from 1 to 12.

2) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

(8x8=64)

1. The Directive Principles of state policy contained in the Constitutional incorporate many directives to the state to improve the status of women. Discuss relevant provisions with case law.

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2. Comment on how beneficial has the Hindu Marriage Act been to women and what protections does it afford?
3. The Muslim Laws of divorce confers upon the husband unilateral powers of Talak. Has the law undergone any change?
4. Discuss the status of women in relation to the laws of succession under various personal laws.
5. Write an essay on Section 125 CrPC and the Muslim women's right to claim maintenance under the provision.
6. What are the special grounds on which a Hindu wife can claim divorce under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

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7. Religions pluralism has been a stumbling block for the implementation of Uniform Civil Code. Comment with the help of case law.
8. Discuss the powers and functions of the National Commission for women.
9. Discuss provision in favour of women under the Factories Act, 1948.
10. Discuss the provision of Indian Penal Code dealing with dowry death.
11. Write an essay on the salient features of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.

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12. What are the objectives of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986?

13. Answer any two: (2x3=6)

1. Family courts
2. Bigamy
3. Female foeticide

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14. Answer any two: (2x2 1/2=5)

1. Sexual harassment of women
2. Maternity Benefits
3. Option of Puberty.

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