B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain ancient and modern sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 What is judicial separation ? Explain the grounds of judicial separation.
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3. Q3 What is partition ? Explain the properties which can be partitioned and cannot be partitioned. Explain.
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4. Q4 Describe and distinguish between "Stridhana" and "Woman's estate".
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5. Q5 Explain the law relating to gifts under Hindu Law.
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6. Q6 Who is a guardian ? Explain types of guardians. When a guardian can be removed ?
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7. Q7 Explain the "Capacity" and "rights" of a male and female to adopt a child under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Will
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2. Q8 (b) Restitution of conjugal rights
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3. Q8 (c) Voidable marriages.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' dies intestate leaving behind his two Widows 'Y' and 'X' and two daughters 'M', 'N' and one son 'Z' and mother 'K'. Distribute to the property among them.
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2. Q9 (b) 'S' a male Hindu marries 'B' a non hindu women but does not renounce his religion. What will be the status of their son 'C' born of their wed lock ? Decide 'C' is which religion.
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3. Q9 (c) Two persons 'A' and 'B' one aged 40 years and another aged 38 years jointly adopt one 'C' a boy aged 14 years. 'C' the same boy is adopted by 'A' and 'B' as they are brothers. Is the adoption valid ? Give reasons ?
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