Labour Law – I · Semester 3

Labour Law – I · April/May 2023

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Labour Law – I · April/May 2023

April/May 2023 · Labour Law – I · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Hons.) II - Year III Semester Examination, April / May 2023
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: LABOUR LAW - I
Code: E-18695 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Registration of Trade Union.
2. Labour during feudal days.
3. Retrenchment.
4. Lockout.
5. Court of inquiry.
6. Voluntary Arbitration.
7. Model Standing Order.
8. Misconduct. [partially obscured in source image]
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
9. What is Trade Union? Discuss the procedure for recognition of Trade Union.
10. Discuss strike as a weapon in the process of collective bargaining and comment on its legality in
the light of the latest trend of decisions of the Apex Court.
11. Explain the salient features of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
12. State the various adjudicatory machinery provided under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
13. 'X' was removed from employment without serving any notice. 'X' disputed this as unfair
dismissal. Argue.
14. A Trade Union served a notice of strike in one industry. The employer instigated some of the
members of the Trade Union not to participate in the strike. The Trade Union preferred to initiate
legal action against the employer. Advise.
15. An employer raised wages only for one section of workers in the same category. Aggrieved
workers objected to that practice. The employer contended that it is the absolute right of the
employer to do so, citing administrative reasons. Advise the workman on the legal violations
involved and the legal remedies available.
16. A Trade Union Leader was imprisoned for 5 years for an offence involving moral turpitude, and 5
years have not elapsed since his release. He wants to be chosen as an office bearer of a registered
Trade Union. Advise.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Registration of Trade Union.
    4× in bank Topics: History, registration and rights of unions
    Year and frequency →
  2. Labour during feudal days.
    Topics: Unfair labour practices and recovery
    Year and frequency →
  3. Retrenchment.
    4× in bank Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  4. Lockout.
    2× in bank Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  5. Court of inquiry.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Voluntary Arbitration.
    5× in bank Topics: Works committee, conciliation, tribunal and arbitration
    Year and frequency →
  7. Model Standing Order.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Misconduct. [partially obscured in source image].
    Topics: Misconduct, suspension and dismissal
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. What is Trade Union? Discuss the procedure for recognition of Trade Union.
    Topics: Immunities, amalgamation and recognition
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss strike as a weapon in the process of collective bargaining and comment on its legality in the light of the latest trend of decisions of the Apex Court.
    Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the salient features of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  4. State the various adjudicatory machinery provided under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. 'X' was removed from employment without serving any notice. 'X' disputed this as unfair dismissal. Argue.
    Topics: Misconduct, suspension and dismissal; Unfair labour practices and recovery
    Year and frequency →
  2. A Trade Union served a notice of strike in one industry. The employer instigated some of the members of the Trade Union not to participate in the strike. The Trade Union preferred to initiate legal action against the employer. Advise.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  3. An employer raised wages only for one section of workers in the same category. Aggrieved workers objected to that practice. The employer contended that it is the absolute right of the employer to do so, citing administrative reasons. Advise the workman on the legal violations involved and the legal remedies available.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  4. A Trade Union Leader was imprisoned for 5 years for an offence involving moral turpitude, and 5 years have not elapsed since his release. He wants to be chosen as an office bearer of a registered Trade Union. Advise.
    Year and frequency →