B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2015 Dec (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Briefly explain the sources of Hindu Law with special reference to "Smrithis".
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2. Q2 Briefly state the grounds of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act.
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3. Q3 What are the circumstances under which a Joint Hindu Family property can be alienated and by whom ? Who can challenge such alienations ?
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4. Q4 Enumerate the important changes brought by Hindu Succession Act.
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5. Q5 What is the object of adoption ? Explain the requirements of valid adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act.
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6. Q6 Explain the various modes of effecting a partition and when can it be re-opened ?
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7. Q7 Write a critical note on the Hindu Gift.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Divorce by mutual consent.
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2. Q8 (b) Testamentary guardian
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3. Q8 (c) Dependents.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' and 'B' are two brothers and they are separated from each other. 'A' is married and has two sons. 'B' is not married. 'A' commits the murder of 'B'. Can 'A' claim the property of 'B' as the only heir ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' adopts 'B' who is already adopted by 'C'. Is this adoption valid ?
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3. Q9 (c) A Joint Hindu Family consists of father 'F' and his son's 'S1' and 'S2'. Partition takes place between 'F' and his two sons. Three years after partition another son 'S3' is born to 'F'. Now state who are all the co-parceners and what is the share of property of each person.
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