Labour Law – I · Semester 3

Labour Law – I · January/February 2024

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Labour Law – I · January/February 2024

January/February 2024 · Labour Law – I · Semester 3

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) / LL.B. (3 YDC) (Hons.) II - Year III Semester Examination, January / February 2024
Subject: LAW
PAPER - V: LABOUR LAW - I
Code: F-641 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any FIVE of the following:
1. Benefits under the new labour Codes.
2. Change of name of a trade union.
3. Recognition of trade union.
4. Lay off.
5. Voluntary Arbitration.
6. Modification of standing orders.
7. Domestic enquiry procedure.
8. Principles of natural justice.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
9. Discuss the rights and liabilities of registered trade unions.
10. How are strikes and lockouts regulated under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
11. Explain transfer and closure related provisions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
12. Explain the procedure for certification and modification of standing orders.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any TWO of the following questions:
13. An agent of a registered trade union commits a tortious act in furtherance of a trade dispute.
The injured files a suit against the trade union for compensation. Is the suit maintainable? Refer to
case law.
14. Raju provided financial aid to a trade union and advised the union to use the amount for the
health and welfare of the members. Without his knowledge, the trade union used the amount for
conducting a strike which was declared to be illegal by the Labour Court. Explain the impact of the
strike on Raju.
15. Ram was tried and tested for four days and appointed on probation basis for 6 months.
Meanwhile, he was elected as a working committee member of his trade union. The employer
served two notices on him requiring him to improve his performance. He was dismissed from the
services before the expiry of the probation period. Advise.
16. A workman committed fraud in the Company for which he was convicted by a Court of law. The
employer dismissed him without conducting an enquiry. Is the employer right in doing so?

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Benefits under the new labour Codes.
    Topics: Unfair labour practices and recovery
    Year and frequency →
  2. Change of name of a trade union.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Recognition of trade union.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Lay off.
    4× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. Voluntary Arbitration.
    5× in bank Topics: Works committee, conciliation, tribunal and arbitration
    Year and frequency →
  6. Modification of standing orders.
    Topics: Modification and interpretation
    Year and frequency →
  7. Domestic enquiry procedure.
    Topics: Principles of natural justice in domestic enquiry
    Year and frequency →
  8. Principles of natural justice.
    4× in bank Topics: Principles of natural justice in domestic enquiry
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Discuss the rights and liabilities of registered trade unions.
    Topics: History, registration and rights of unions
    Year and frequency →
  2. How are strikes and lockouts regulated under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain transfer and closure related provisions under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure
    Year and frequency →
  4. Explain the procedure for certification and modification of standing orders.
    3× in bank Topics: Certification and binding effect; Modification and interpretation
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. An agent of a registered trade union commits a tortious act in furtherance of a trade dispute. The injured files a suit against the trade union for compensation. Is the suit maintainable? Refer to case law.
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute
    Year and frequency →
  2. Raju provided financial aid to a trade union and advised the union to use the amount for the health and welfare of the members. Without his knowledge, the trade union used the amount for conducting a strike which was declared to be illegal by the Labour Court. Explain the impact of the strike on Raju.
    Topics: Strike, lock-out, layoff, retrenchment and closure; Unfair labour practices and recovery
    Year and frequency →
  3. Ram was tried and tested for four days and appointed on probation basis for 6 months. Meanwhile, he was elected as a working committee member of his trade union. The employer served two notices on him requiring him to improve his performance. He was dismissed from the services before the expiry of the probation period. Advise.
    Topics: Works committee, conciliation, tribunal and arbitration
    Year and frequency →
  4. A workman committed fraud in the Company for which he was convicted by a Court of law. The employer dismissed him without conducting an enquiry. Is the employer right in doing so?
    Topics: Industry, workman and industrial dispute; Principles of natural justice in domestic enquiry
    Year and frequency →