LL.B.

Examination: April 2015

Semester – IV (Fresh)
Day & Date Semester Subject Name Time Code
10.30 AM
Wednesday Women & Law
IV (Fresh) to 4044
15/04/2015
01.00 PM
Instructions:- 1. Q. no. 1 and Q. no. 6 are compulsory.
2. Attempt any two questions from Q. 2 to Q. 5.
3. All questions carry 20 marks, Q. no. 6 carries 15 marks.

Q. 1 Answer the following in short.

a. What does CEDAW stand for?
b. Define ‘Maintenance Pendente lite’ under Hindu Marriage Act. – 1955.
c. What is desertion?
d. When a man will liable for raping his wife?
e. What do you mean by Immoral Traffic?
f. What is the criminal liability of children below 7 years of age and above 7 years &
below 12 years of age?
g. What is female foeticide?
h. Explain the term ‘de facto guardian of a minor’.
i. What do you mean by ‘Juvenile in conflict with law’?
j. Explain Article 15(3) of the Indian Constitution.

Q. 2. Discuss in detail the divorce under the Muslim law.

Q. 3. Define ‘Rape’ and distinguish it from ‘Adultery’ with reference to case law.

Q. 4. Discuss the constitutional provisions for protection of women and explain how does it
safeguard the interests & rights of women.

Q. 5. Write short notes (any two)

a) The national commission for women
b) Maternity benefits
c) Sexual harassment of women at workplace.

Q. 6. Solve the Problems.

A) A Muslim woman seeks divorce from her husband:-
1. Under which provision it is possible.
2. Can the divorced wife marry another man? Give the reason for your
answer.
3. When can the divorced wife marry her own husband? Give reason.
4. Is she entitled to maintenance after divorce.

B) The women is working in a large industrial factory. Answer the questions under
Maternity Benefit Act 1961.
1. Is she entitled for Maternity Benefits?
2. After delivery what is the period she will not work?
3. Whether the woman is entitled for leave with wages?
4. Is she entitled for medical bonus?