Kerala University 6th Sem LL.B. (3 Years) &10th Sem LLB,(5 Years) Degree Exam 2009WOMEN AND THE LAW

Sixth Semester LL.B. (3 Years) and Tenth Semester LL.B. (5 Years)
Degree Examination, June 2009
Paper – III : WOMEN AND THE LAW (Optional – III)

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 80

I. Choose the most appropriate answer from the alternatives given below. One
mark for each correct answer.

1) The object of Dower according to Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on
Divorce) Act is
a) To impose an obligation on the husband as a mark of respect of the wife
b) To place check on the capricious use of divorce on the part of the husband
c) To provide for her assistance after the dissolution of her marriage
d) All the above

2) 'Protection officer' as per the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence
Act, means
a) An officer appointed by the State Government
b) An officer appointed by the Central Government
c) An officer appointed by the judiciary
d) None of the above

3) Under the Family Courts Act, a person shall not be qualified for appointment as a judge unless
a) He has for the last seven years held a judicial office in India
b) For the last seven years has been an advocate of a High Court
c) Possesses such other qualifications as the Central Government may, with
the concurrence of the Chief Justice of India, prescribe
d) All the above

4) Our constitution enshrines many directives to improve the status of women and
directs the state to secure equal pay for equal work for both men and women
under
a) Article 39 (a)
b) Article 39 (d)
c) Article 39 (e)
d) All of the above
5) The Dowry Prohibition Officers will be assisted by the Advisory Boards
consisting of
a) Five social workers
b) Three social workers
c) Not more than five social workers (at least two shall be woman)
d) None of the above

6) Marrying again during the life time of husband or wife is punishable with
a) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and fine
b) Imprisonment for three years
c) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and fine
d) Imprisonment for six years and fine of Rs. 15,000

7) Under the Indian Penal Code adultery is an offence committed by
a) Third person against a husband in respect of his wife
b) A married man with an unmarried woman
c) Married man with a married woman whose husband consent to it
d) None of the above

8) Under the Hindu Marriage Act "Maintenance pendent lite" is contained in
a) Section 23
b) Section 23-A
c) Section 24
d) Section 25

9) Corrective institution means
a) An institution in which persons who are in need of correction may be detained
b) An institution where delinquent children are kept
c) An institution in which persons who are in need of care and protection may
be kept
d) None of the above

10) The Chairperson and other members of the National Human Rights Commission
shall be appointed by
a) By the President by warrant under his hand and seal
b) By the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
c) By the Prime Minister
d) None of the above (10×1=10 Marks)

II. Write notes on any five of the following in not more than 50 words each. Each

question carries 2 marks.

a) Restitution of Conjugal Rights
b) Incestuous Adultery
c) Free legal aid
d) Permanent alimony
e) Maternity benefit
f) Uniform Civil Code
g) Domestic violence (2×5=10 Marks)

III. Answer all problems.

Each question carries 6 marks.

1) 'M', a Muslim husband has divorced his wife 'W' by irrevocable Talak. The
divorcee filed a petition for maintenance. M defended it on the ground that W
has ceased to be his wife and therefore, he was not liable to pay maintenance.
Decide.

2) 'A' has two sons X and Y. X is given in adoption to 'Z'. 'Z' has a daughter D.
Can X marry D ?

3) Mr. 'B' a Muslim male and 'C' a Hindu female, are citizens of India. They got married in London, and came back to India, and B dissolves the marriage by Talak. Is the divorce valid ?

4) Mr. X published a pamphlet which contain certain drawings about Mrs A. Is
Mrs. 'A' entitled to get remedy under the Indecent Representation of Women,
(Prohibition) Act, 1986 ? State the ingredients for getting remedy under this
Act. (4×6=24 Marks)

IV. Answer any three questions in not more than 300 words each. Each question carries 12 marks.

1) "Though half of the Indian population are women, they have always been
discriminated against and have suffered and are suffering discrimination in
silence". State the constitutional endeavours to eliminate the discrimination and sufferings of women.

2) Discuss the grounds for obtaining a valid divorce under the Hindu Marriage
Act.

3) State how a Hindu is bound to maintain his wife, daughter-in-law, his children and parents.

4) 'Dowry to be for the benefit of the wife or her heirs' - Discuss by analysing the relevant provision of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961. (3×12=36 Marks)