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LL.M. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
First Year
LABOUR LAWS
Industrial Discipline and Punishment Process
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks :70
Attempt any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Q1) Discuss the concept of industrial discipline and examine whether it promotes
healthy industrial relations.
Q2) Explain various punishments which may be usually awarded to workmen for the
misconducts committed.
Q3) Explain the concept of 'suspension during pendency of enquiry proceedings'.
Q4) 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.
Q5) Discuss the role of enquiry officer and distinguish it with the role of a presenting
officer in the domestic enquiry proceedings.
Q6) Critically examine the scope of doctrine of pleasure as provided under Art.310 of
the Constitution.
Q7) Explain the essential features of Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act 1946
and state how it promotes industrial discipline.
Q8) 'The fundamental principle in the punishment process is that it should
commensurate with the nature and gravity of the offence'. Comment.
Q9) Distinguish between the jurisdiction of Industrial tribunal and Administrative
tribunal with regard to the punishment process.
Q10)Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
Cumulative or non-cumulative fines
Show cause notice
Labour court
Subsistence allowance