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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
Second Year
LABOUR LAWS
Social Security Law
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks.
Q1) Explain the origin and development of the Labour Welfare and Social Security
Concepts in England, U.S.A. and India with special reference to Social
assistance and social insurance.
Q2) Define 'Social Security'. Distinguish between 'Social Assistance and Social
Insurance'. How far the Government of India has taken Steps for making Social
Insurance Legislation more effective?
Q3) Elucidate the international national norms providing social security for work men
Particularly in unorganized sector.
Q4) Examine Constitutional and Legal Aspects which protect the interest and rights of
the workmen with relevant case law.
Q5) "If personal injury is caused to a workman by an accident 'arising out of and in
the course of an employment' the employer is liable to pay compensation." Critically
examine above statement in the light of judicial interpretation and objectives
of Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923.
Q6) Gratuity is paid not for the long and continuous period of service but for the long,
continuous and meritorious service rendered by the employee." Examine the
above statement in the light of relevant provisions of the Payment of Gratuity
Act, 1972. Critically examine the nature and scope of Maternity Benefits.
Q7) Elucidate the international norms providing social security for work men
particularly in unorganized sector.
Q8) Critically examine the nature and scope of Maternity Benefits. What are the
rights of employed women under the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961?
Q9) Recommendation of the Second National Commission on labour in respect of
Social Security.
Q10) Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
Payment of Gratuity.
Sickness benefit.
Adequate means of lively hood.
Pension scheme.