END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-X
Women Law (Opt.-II)
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Selling, buying minor for the purpose of prostitution.
b. Mock marriage with fraudulent intent.
c. Word, gestures or act intended to insult the modesty of women.
d. Social legislations enacted in 19th century concerning the liberation of women.
e. Whether Polygamy in Muslim law leads to discrimination with women.
f. Gender inequality in the law relating to guardianship.
g. Fundamental duty concerning the women.
h. Family court.
i. Object and role of National Commission for women.
j. Meaning of domestic violence under Section 3 of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
2. "The status and role of women as depicted in Vedas i.e. Vedic Feminism is highly positive, constructive, healthy and balanced. It speaks well beyond the concerns of what is generally conceived today to be feminism in various parts of the world. Vedas want each one, whether man or woman, to be humane and rear humanity." In the light of above statement discuss the status of women in Vedic period and make a comparison of the status of women in Vedic and Post Vedic periods. (Marks 10)
3. "The fundamental law of the land ensures the dignity of individuals irrespective of their sex, cast, community, or place of birth. With regard to women the Constitution contains many provisions which go a long way in securing gender justice and to protect against exploitation and indignity of women. The rights guaranteed to women are on par with the rights of men ad in some cases the women have been allowed to enjoy the benefit of certain special provisions." In this context discuss the special constitutional provisions for the protection of women and also make an evaluation of success of the above constitutional goals and objectives. (Marks 10)
4. "The message of International instrument such as the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, 1979 (CEDAW) which directs all State Parties to take appropriate measures to protect women against discrimination of all forms besides taking steps to protect honour and dignity of women is loud and clear." In the light of the above comment of the Supreme Court of India in the case of Apparel Export Promotion Council v. A.K.Chopra, (1999)1SCC759 discuss various relevant provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, 1979. (Marks 10)
5. Make a comparative note of unequal position of women with reference to law relating to divorce and maintenance under Hindu, Muslim and Christian personal laws. (Marks 10)
6. Discuss the following: (Marks 5×2=10)
a. Law relating to prenatal diagnostic techniques.
b. Law relating to sexual harassment of women at work places.
7. "Test of obscenity is that whether the tendency of the matter charged is to deprave and corrupt those whose mind are open to such immoral influences and into whose hands a publication of this sort may fall." In the light of above test of obscenity discuss the factors which are important and relevant to be considered by the courts in determining whether any impugned material is obscene. (Marks 10)