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Sixth Semester of Three Years Course LL.B. Examination, June/July 2012

WOMEN AND CRIMINAL LAW AND LAW RELATING TO CHILD
(Optional VI)

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions : 1. Answer all 5 Questions.

2. One essay type and one short note question or problem
from each Unit have to be attempted, which is referred as
Part (a) and (b) in all the Units.
3. Figures to the right indicate marks.
4. Answers should be written either in English or Kannada
completely.

UNIT I

Q. No. 1. (a) Write a note on social reforms movement in pre-constitutional

period. Marks : 15
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Explain the legal reforms that took place in pre-constitutional

period with reference to Hindu and Muslim women.
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(b) Political representation to women. Marks : 5

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British policy of non-interference with personal laws.

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UNIT II

Q. No. 2. (a) Explain the unequal position of Hindu and Muslim women with
reference to property rights. Marks : 15

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Existence of family laws is hinderence to implementation of

Uniform Civil Code. Comment.

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(b) Explain matrimonial property. Marks : 5

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Guardianship Rights of Hindu and Muslim women.

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UNIT III

Q. No. 3. (a) Explain the salient features of Pre-natal Diagnostic

Techniques Act. Marks : 15

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Explain in brief the law relating to dowry prohibition.

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(b) Divorce by mutual consent. Marks : 5

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Monogamy.

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UNIT IV

Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the features of Prevention of Domestic Violence against

Women Act, 2005 (PDVW Act, 2005). Marks : 15

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Explain the law relating to rape and adultery.

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(b) Eve teasing. Marks : 5

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Prevention of Sati.

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UNIT V

Q. No. 5. (a) Explain the aims and functions of National Commission for Women. Marks : 15
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Write a note on the benefits conferred on the women under
Factories Act.
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(b) Sexual harassment at work place. Marks : 5
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Equal remuneration.
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