Paper Code: BLW-705

B.A.LL.B. (Hons) VII Semester Examination

Law Relating to Women and Children

(Session 2020/2021 - Feb 2021 - Online OBE)

UNIT-I

Question 1: During the colonial era, on one hand, we had progressive legislation

customs like sati, child marriage, etc., on the other hand,

banning several regressive
the courts during this time interpreted both Hindu and Muslim personal laws from

orthodox Victorian moral standards affecting the women rights movement in India.

Could you weigh the positive and negative impact of the colonial rule and give an

opinion on the matter.

Which
Question 2: Explain various aspects of liberal feminism and radical feminism.
kind of feminism do you support? Give reasons for your answer.

UNIT-II

Question 3: Over the years, both Hindu and Muslim women have gradually gained
more rights and autonomy with regard to divorce.

comment on the statement with the help of appropriate case laws and
Critically
legislative amendments.

Question 4: Explain the right to property of women of the minority communities.

UNIT III

Question 5: Explain how the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 has helped in

safeguarding the economic rights of women in this country.

 Question 6: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 has provided

more firepower in the hands of women to fight this menace

UNIT IV

Question 7: Comment on the role played by the Commission on the Status of Women

in forwarding the cause of human rights.

Question 8: a) What is the Committee on Elimination of Discrimination Against

Women (hereinafter Committee)? (5 Marks)

Convention Elimination
b) Assume India is a party to the Optional Protocol to the on

Dalit raped by the

of Discrimination Against Women. Kangana, a woman, was gang
Her family filed an FIR,
members of the higher caste in Gurgaon, Haryana.
to which the trial started. However, the court acquitted the accused in
consequent
view of lack of evidence. She appealed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court
trial judgement. She appealed before the Supreme Court. The
which upheld the court

case drags on for five years without any development taking place. She and her family
members started receiving threats from the perpetrators, because of which pursuing

the case has become very difficult. Complaints to the police have yielded no result.

NGO which works for women rights. Draft a

Suppose you are the head of an

complaint on the half of Kangana to the Committee.

framework of facts, you can add facts to make your case a more
(In the given
to be presented to the Committee) (10 Marks)
compelling one

UNIT V

forms of human rights violations in a

Question 9: Child labour is one of the worst

modern democracy.

salient features of the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition

Critically explain the
and Regulation) Act, 1986 and the challenges it faces in proper implementation.

of right to education for children in India.

Question 10: Critically examine the nature

to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 in

Comment on the efficacy of Right
this regard.
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P'aper Code: BLW-705

Semester-VII Examination, 2018

B.A.LL.B (H) Children
to Women &
Law Relating

Paper No. V

MM: 75
Time: 3 hours

Instructions: question paper.

Write your Roll No. on the top immediately
on receipt of this each unit.
one question from
Five question in total including any
Attempt any
Al the questions carry equal marks.

Unit-I
and equal opportunities for w o m e n
I. The Constitution of India guarantees equality of sex'. Discuss the statement
to all persons irrespective
implicitly, as they are applicable Gender Justice with the heip of
as a means of
in reference to the concept of Equality
relevant case.
have suffered discrimination in
2. Women have been discriminated against and
always
ameliorative steps so that women as a
class may make
silence. It is necessary to take the light of
as soon as possible.' In
to remove their disabilities
progress and are able
constitutional provisions and judicial decisions for
given statement examine the various
the protection of of women in India.
rights
Unit-II
for ful
3. i) Maternity benefits are aimed to protect the dignity of motherhood by providing
child when she is not working. Comment
and health maintenance of woman and her
the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in support of
and refer to the relevant provisions of
your answer.
1986 protects the rights of
(ii) The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act,
Muslim women who have been divorced. Does
this Act debar a Muslim woman to
to decided
seek maintenance under section 125 of the Cr. P.C.? Explain referring
cases.

4. (i) Discuss the additional grounds of divorce avdilable only to a wife under Section 13(2)
1955.
ofthe Hindu Marriage Act, violence in India with special reference to section
(ii) Discuss the law relating to domestic
498-A of Indian, Penal Code and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
Act, 2005.

Unit-IIl
5. (i) How is gender discrimination defined in Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of
Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), 1979? How does that Convention seck to
address it?
parties' obligation under CEDAW, 1979.
(ii) Discuss the state
6. (i) Women's Rights are Human Rights. Discuss.
1995?
(ii) What are the themes of Beijing Conference of Women,
Unit-1V
to statutory
7. (i) Can transfer be made in favour of an unborn person? Explain referring
a

provisions and decided cases.

Xwanted to transfer his self-acquired property to his first grandchild but his son Y
in future" If yes,
isjust 17 ycars old and unmarried. Can X transfer thec property
relevant provisions and
explain how? If no, explain why? Support your answer with
case laws, if any.

She
(ii) 'X* a Hindu girl was contracted into marriage by her father during her minority.
Prohibition of Child
wants to repudiate her marriage. Advise her in light of the
Marriage Act, 2006

Who is in need of and protection under the Juvenile Justice (Care and
8. i) 'child care

Protection of Children) Act, 2015? Explain.

Central Government, the
(i) What are the fundamental principles to be observed by the
the provisions
State Governments, the Board, and other agencies, while implementing
2015? Explain
ofthe Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act,
Unit-V
rights of children provided under UN Convention on Rights of the
9. Discuss important
Child, 1989.

Conventions on Child Labour with

10. Discuss in detail International Labour Organization's
reference to the position of India.
special
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B.A.LL.B. (Hons.). VIl" Semester Examination, 2015

Law Relating to Women and Children

Paper No.: IVth
Time: 3 Hours
Minimum Marks: 75

Note: Answer ONE question from each Unit. Al questions carry equal marks

Unit-I
1. Exploring the linkage betwcen women right to reservation and gender justice, explain the
concept of gender equality in the light of the constitutional provision.

2. Discuss the rights of women guaranteed under the Indian Constitution. Also discuss the
role of higher judiciary in expanding the rights of women in India

Unit-II

3 (a) Mira. a
pregnant woman working in a factory for past one year loses child due to
accident at home. What is the Maternity Benefit that Mira is entitled under the
Maternity Benefit Act?

(b) Who can ask for dissolution of Muslim Marriage under the Dissolution of Muslim
Marriage Act, 1939? What are the grounds for divorce under the Act?

4 (a) Discuss the law relating domestic violence in India with special referenee to section
to
498-A of IPC and the Protection of Women from Domestie Violence Act, 2005.

(b) Discuss the statutory provisions addressing the issue ofl workplace sexual
harassment with special relerence to the SeNual Harassment of Women at
Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
 Unit-III

Convention the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination

5. Write the salient features of
on

against Women.
document for gender equality in World.
6. Beijing Declaration is considered the watershed

Discuss.

Unit-IV

framework under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act,

7. Explain the institutional
2015 for child offenders.

offences against children under the Protection of Children from

8. Explain the various sexual
Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
Unit-V
the Rights of the Child, 1989.
9. Write the salient features of Convention on

international human rights law? Write short notes

10. Are the rights of the child protected by
1973 (No.138) to enumerate Legal provisions
on ILO Minimum Age Convention,
the Rights of Children
regarcing age of Child labour protect
to
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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), VIth Semester

Examination, 2015
Law Relating to Women and Children

Paper No.: Vth

Time 3 Hours

Maximum Marks: 755

(Write your Roll No. on the top immediately on receipt of this question paper,)

Note: Answer ONE question

from each Unit. All questions carry equal marks.

Unit-I
1. 'Sameness' And 'Difference' are two expressions used by feminists to
intrigue the concept of
equity. Comment and discuss in the light of the Constitutional Provisions relating to women in
India

Discuss the concept of gender justice assured under Indian laws to correct the historical
wrongs perpetuated in the Indian society against women. Also elucidate upon the active role
played by the Judiciary in ensuring gender equality.

Unit-II

Personal laws conferring inferior status on women are an anathema to the principles of
equality. Though these laws derive from Holy Scriptures they must be in conformity with the
Constitution lest they become void under Art. 13 if they violate Fundamental Rights.' Examine
extent to which the current laws of Marriage, Divorce and Maintenance could be amended, in
the light of Art 44 of the Indian Constitution, to ensure discrimination free environment for
women.

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 Diseuss the salient features ofthe following:
(a) The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. 1986.

(b) Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. 2005

Unit-I1l

5. The rightful place for women in the whole world is granted in the first UN Conference on
women held in 1975. The journey for equal development and grant of her rightful place has

not yet ended. Discuss the various efforts made at the International level in this regard.

6. How has the International instruments respoaded to addressing the issue of Human Rights ot

Women? Discuss.

Unit-IV

7. With the help of case law, discuss the salient provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and
Protection of Children) Act, 2000.

8. Comment in brief on the following:

(a) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

(b) Child pornography and cyber crimes against children.

Unit-V

Discuss le principles laid down under the Convention on the Rights of Child, 1989 for the
9.
International Law.
protection, relating to the Human Rights of the Children under
10. Write short notes on the following:

(a) ILOConvention on Minimum Age, 1973

b) Highlights of the Convention on the Rights of Child, 1989.

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B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) Semestrer-VII, Examination, 2014

Law Relating to Women and Children

Paper No.
Time: 03 hrs. M.M.: 75
(Write your Roll No. on the top inmmediately on receipt ofthis question paper.)

Note Answer any one question from each Unit. All questions carry equal marks.

Unit-I
1. Discuss briefly the safeguards given under the Indian Constitution for the protection of

women with the help of decided cases.

2 Discuss, in brief, the position of women during the Vedic Period. Do you agree with the
changes brought out by the British Rulers with respect to the upliftment ofthe status of
women to bring Gender Justice through legislation ? Elaborate with the help of case

law.

Unit-II

3. Write, in brief, on the following with the help oflegislative provisions:

(a) The object of maternity leae and benefit is to protect the dignity of motherhood by

providing for the full and healthy maintenance of women and her child when she is not

working
(6) Equal pay for equal work.

4 Comment on the following:

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and

(a)
Redressal) Act, 2013.

(b) Salient features of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.

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5 Discuss how the international community has r:sponded to the issues of protection of
human rights ofwomen in general and violence in particular. Discuss.

6. Write notes on the following:

(a) Convention on Elimination of allI forms of Discrimination agaisnt Women, 1979.

(b) Beijing Conference, 1995.

Unit-IV

Discuss the protection given to the "Juvenile in Conflict with Law" and the "Child in

need of Care and Protection" under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)

Act, 2000. Cite relevant provisions.

8. "Adoption'" means the process through which the adopted child is permanently separated

from his biological parents and becomes the legitimate child and therefore, it is

considered as one of the remarkable safeguards to prolect the rights of legally adopted

childen." Discuss the statement with the help of the provisions followed by the Central

Adoption Resource Authority in Inda.

Unit-V

Discuss the principles given under the Convention on the Rights ofthe Child, 1989 for
9.
second and third generation human rights of children under
the prolection of first,
International Law.

10. Write the short notes on following

(a) Declaration of the Rights of the Child, 1950.

World Conference on Human Rights, 1993, particularly dealing with child rights.
(b)

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