Labour Law – I · Semester 3

Labour Law – I · January/February 2019

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Labour Law – I · January/February 2019

January/February 2019 · Labour Law – I · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Hon.) II - Year III - Semester Examination, Jan. / Feb. 2019
Subject: Law
PAPER - V: LABOUR LAW - I
Code: 15115 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
Note: Answer all questions, each question carries equal marks.
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Dissolution of Trade Union.
2. Amalgamation of Trade Union.
3. Court of Inquiry.
4. Lock-Out.
5. Definition of Industry.
6. Industrial Dispute.
7. Layoff and Retrenchment.
8. Domestic inquiry.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
9. Explain Standing Order and the provisions contained in the Industrial Employment (Standing
Orders) Act 1946.
10. Explain the constitution, powers and duties of the Tribunal under the Industrial Disputes Act,
1947.
11. Explain the constitution, powers and duties of Labour Courts under the Industrial Disputes Act,
1947.
12. Define the term 'workmen' as defined under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
13. On the ground of stealing some property of the employer by the workman, and as the stolen
property was recovered by the police from the house of the workman and he was convicted in the
court, he was dismissed from the undertaking. His dismissal was challenged by the worker on the
ground that no domestic enquiry was conducted. Decide.
14. Without serving notice, the workers of a public utility service went on strike. Is the action of the
workers valid? Decide the case on the legality of the strike.
15. An employee was appointed on probation in a factory. The probation was extended
subsequently. His services were terminated during the extended probation period without showing
grounds. Examine and explain the legality of the termination of the services.

16. For the purpose of registering a trade union, ten members signed the application. Subsequently,
four members withdrew their consent and informed the registrar of Trade Unions before
registering. The Registrar refused to register the union. Decide.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Dissolution of Trade Union.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  2. Amalgamation of Trade Union.
    2× in bank Topics: History, registration and rights of unions; Immunities, amalgamation and recognition
    Year and frequency →
  3. Court of Inquiry.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Lock-Out.
    2× in bank Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  5. Definition of Industry.
    2× in bank Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  6. Industrial Dispute.
    4× in bank Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  7. Layoff and Retrenchment.
    Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  8. Domestic inquiry.
    3× in bank Topics: Principles of natural justice in domestic enquiry
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Explain Standing Order and the provisions contained in the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the constitution, powers and duties of the Tribunal under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Works committee, conciliation, tribunal and arbitration
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the constitution, powers and duties of Labour Courts under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Unfair labour practices and recovery
    Year and frequency →
  4. Define the term 'workmen' as defined under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. On the ground of stealing some property of the employer by the workman, and as the stolen property was recovered by the police from the house of the workman and he was convicted in the court, he was dismissed from the undertaking. His dismissal was challenged by the worker on the ground that no domestic enquiry was conducted. Decide.
    Topics: Misconduct, suspension and dismissal; Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Principles of natural justice in domestic enquiry
    Year and frequency →
  2. Without serving notice, the workers of a public utility service went on strike. Is the action of the workers valid? Decide the case on the legality of the strike.
    Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  3. An employee was appointed on probation in a factory. The probation was extended subsequently. His services were terminated during the extended probation period without showing grounds. Examine and explain the legality of the termination of the services.
    Year and frequency →
  4. For the purpose of registering a trade union, ten members signed the application. Subsequently, four members withdrew their consent and informed the registrar of Trade Unions before registering. The Registrar refused to register the union. Decide.
    Topics: History, registration and rights of unions
    Year and frequency →