B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2012 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What are the principal schools of Hindu law ? Explain the fundamental points of difference between Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools.
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2. Q1 OR Briefly explain the sources of Hindu law. 'A clear proof of custom outweigh the written text of law'. Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) State who is a 'Hindu' for the purpose of Hindu law.
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4. Q1 OR Explain briefly the concept of 'Dharma'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What are valid and voidable marriages under Hindu Marriage Act ?
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2. Q2 OR State the grounds available to a Hindu wife for dissolution of marriage.
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3. Q2 (b) Ravi and Radha are husband and wife. As they have no chid born to them, Ravi marries Kamala after taking consent from this wife Radha and other family members. State the validity of marriage.
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4. Q2 OR State the legitimacy of a child born under null and void marriage.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Who is a coparcener ? What are his rights and liabilities in a Mitakshara Joint Family ?
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2. Q3 OR What is antecedent debt ? Discuss the obligations of son and daughter to discharge antecedent debts.
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3. Q3 (b) Who is 'Mahant' ? What are rights and duties of the Mahant ?
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4. Q3 OR When can partition be re-opened ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State the general rules of succession of Hindu male intestate.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the changes brought out before and after passing the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in respect of the property rights of the female heirs.
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3. Q4 (b) A male Hindu dies intestate leaving behind his father and two brothers. What are the shares to which they are entitled under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 ?
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4. Q4 OR Mohan died intestate, leaving behind him, his mother, a legitimate son and an illegitimate son. State the shares of each person.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Who are dejure and defacto guardians ? Explain the rights of dejure and defacto guardians under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the powers of a male and female Hindu in adoption as per the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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3. Q5 (b) Whether a widow can appoint a testamentary guardian by will for the undivided interest of the minor's property ?
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4. Q5 OR What are the circumstances in which the consent of a wife is not necessary for the husband taking a son in adoption ? Explain.
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