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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
First Year
LABOUR LAWS
Industrial Discipline and Punishment Process
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
Q1) Discuss the concept of industrial discipline and examine whether it promotes
healthy industrial relations.
Q2) Define 'misconduct' and discuss the remedial measures provided under the industrial
jurisprudence.
Q3) Explain the concept of 'suspension during pendency of enquiry proceeding'.
Q4) Explain the essential features of Industricl Employment (Standing Orders)
Act,1946 and state how it promotes industrial discipline.
Q5) is well settled that management cannot punish its employee for an act of misconduct
without proving it and without giving him a reasonable opportunity to defend
himself in a proper domestic enquiry.' Explain with the help of case law.
Q6) 'The fundamental principle in the punishment process is that it should commensurate
with the nature and gravity of the offence.' Comment.
Q7) Critically examine the scope of doctrine of pleasure as provided under Act.310 of
The Constitution.
Q8) Discuss the jurisdiction and powers of administrative tribunals.
Q9) Discuss the law relating to promotions and transfer.
Q10) Write short notes on any two of the following:
Compulsory retirement
Labour court
Show cause notice
Distinction between discharge and dismissal.