University of Pune 2009 LL.M SOCIAL SECURITY LEGISLATIONS (2006 Pattern) - Question Paper
Total No. of Questions : 8] [Total No. of Printed Pages : 2
LL. M. ( Semester - III ) Examination - 2009 LW - 907 : SOCIAL SECURITY LEGISLATIONS
(2006 Pattern)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 60
Instructions :
(1) Answer any four questions.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1) Explain concept of Social Security. Distinguish between Social Assistance and Social Insurance. How far India has taken steps for making Social Insurance Legislations more effective ?
Q.2) Notional Extension of Time and Place of Employment can make an employer liable to pay compensation under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923. Comment. Refer relevant case laws.
Q.3) Examine conditions of eligibility of an insured person for obtaining various benefits under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
Q.4) The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is a beneficial legislation enacted as a measure of Social Justice.
Examine the above statement in light of various provisions in the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.
Q.5) Critically examine nature and scope of Maternity Benefit. What are the rights of employed women under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 ? Refer case laws.
Q.6) Both the Indian Fatal Accident Act, 1855 and the Employers Liability Act, 1938 have become Outmoded Legislations in view of the progressive labour enactments of recent times. Do you agree ? Give reasons.
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Q.7) Narrate historical development of Gratuity in the Indian Industry. How gratuity is calculated ? What are the conditions of a worker to satisfy for entitlement of gratuity ? Can gratuity be denied by the Employer ? Discuss with the help of case laws.
Q.8) Write short notes on the following :
(a) Powers and functions of Commissioner under the Workmens Compensation Act, 1923.
(b) Recent recommendations of National Commission on Labour regarding Social Security Legislation.
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