Download Goa University BA LLB-5 Years 2015 Oct 8th Semester Women, Poverty And Development Laws Question Paper

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

WOMEN, POVERTY AND DEVELOPMENT LAWS

Duration: 3 Hours

Max. Marks: 75

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

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2) Question 13 and 14 are compulsory. (8x8=64)

1. Constitution of India emphasises equal status to men and women and ensures no discrimination on the basis of gender. Comment with case law.
2. A Hindu marriage was purely considered a sacrament. Has the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 brought about any change?
3. Write an essay on the essentials of a Muslim marriage and comment whether the laws of marriage provide the Muslim women with security and protections.
4. Under the Hindu law of succession, womens' status has undergone a tremendous change. Discuss with reference to Pre-Act and Post Act position.

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5. The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, confers upon a Muslim wife the right to seek judicial divorce. Discuss the grounds.
6. Discuss offences relating to marriage under the Indian Penal Code.
7. Critically analyse the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. Does the law require further amendments or has it brought about the desired change?
8. Discuss the position of women under Industrial Laws.
9. Critically analyse the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.

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10. Rape is the most inhuman of all offences and is a gross violation of a womens human rights. Comment.
11. Discuss rescue, remedial and rehabilitation measures and provision under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act.
12. What are the conditions in which a pre-diagnostic technique may be conducted on a woman?

13. Write notes on any two : (2×3=6)

1. Section 125 Cr.P.C.

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2. Indecent representation of women.
3. Miscarriage.

14. Write short notes on any two : (2x2 1/2=5)

1. Sati
2. National Commission for Women

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3. Termination of pregnancy.

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