Osmania University · Faculty of Law
Labour Law – I · January/February 2014
January/February 2014 · Labour Law – I · Semester 3
FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) II - Year III - Semester Examination, January / February 2014
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: LABOUR LAW - I
Code: 625 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Write short notes on any FIVE of the following:
1. Definition of Trade Union.
2. Dissolution of Trade Union.
3. Industrial Dispute.
4. Works Committee.
5. Lay-off.
6. Voluntary arbitration.
7. Unfair labour practice.
8. Principles of Natural Justice.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
9. Discuss the immunities available to the registered trade union under the Trade Union Act, 1926.
10. Define the term industry and discuss whether a hospital is an industry.
11. Discuss the law relating to strikes under the Industrial Disputes Act.
12. Define the term 'Standing order' and discuss the procedure for certification of standing orders.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following:
13. A trade union of an industry consists of 10 workmen of its own industry and 30 workmen of
outside industry. Is it entitled to registration under the Trade Union Act, 1926?
14. Workmen of a public utility service went on a sudden strike without giving notice. Discuss the
legality of the strike.
15. 'A' was removed from employment without serving any notice. 'A' disputed this as unfair labour
practice. Decide.
16. 'A' is an employee appointed in a factory as a probationer. During the extended period of
probation, he was terminated from service on the ground of unsuitability. Examine the legality of
the termination.