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B.A.LL.B. (Semester - X) Examination, October 2018

WOMEN AND LAW

Duration: 3 Hours

Total Marks: 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight questions from question nos. 1 to 12.

2) Question Nos. 13 and 14 are compulsory.

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(8x8=64)

1. "The Indian Constitution aims to protect the interests of women through different Articles" - Discuss with the help of judicial decisions.
2. Discuss the composition and functions of the National Commission for Women constituted under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
3. Discuss the provisions in favour of women under the Factories Act 1948.
4. Critically analyse the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.

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5. Critically examine the salient features, scheme and purpose of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
6. Discuss the special grounds for divorce available to women under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
7. Discuss the law relating to maintenance of a divorced Muslim woman.
8. Examine the salient features of the Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994.
9. How far has the 2001 amendment to the Indian Divorce Act improved the position of Christian women regarding divorce?

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10. "Under the Hindu Law of Succession, women's status has undergone a tremendous change." Discuss with reference to Pre-Act and Post Act position.
11. Critically examine the law relating to rape in India.
12. "Religious pluralism has been a stumbling block for the implementation of Uniform Civil Code." Comment with the help of relevant case law.

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13. Write notes on any two: (2x3=6)
    1. Miscarriage
    2. Sexual harassment at work place
    3. Maternity benefit.

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14. Write notes on any two: (2x2.5=5)
    1. Indecent representation of women.
    2. Stalking
    3. Prevention of sati.

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