B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain different schools of Hindu Law and examine the fundamental differences between them.
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2. Q2 What is Judicial Separation ? Explain the grounds available for Judicial Separation.
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3. Q3 Who is a coparcener ? What are his rights and liabilities in a Mitakshara Joint Family ?
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4. Q4 Explain the general rules of succession under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, inrespect of a female Hindu dying intestate.
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5. Q5 Explain the capacity and rights of a male and female to adopt a child under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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6. Q6 When a court may apoint and remove a guardian ? Explain the powers of a guardian appointed by a court.
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7. Q7 What kind of property can be partitioned or not partitioned. When can a partition be reopened ?
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Voidable marriages.
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2. Q8 (b) Karta.
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3. Q8 (c) Gift.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A dies intestate leaving behind him two widows 'B' and 'C'; two daughters 'M', 'N'; one son 'X'; mother 'K' and father 'Z'. Distribute the property among them.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' and 'B' are husband and wife a son 'C' is born to them in the year 2005 and 'C' has got some property of his own. 'A' dies in the year 2010 leaving his widow and his minor son 'C'. Before his death 'A' executed a will and thereby appointed his brother 'D' as the guardian of 'C'. After the death of husband, a widow appointed 'E' as the guardian of 'C'. Now a dispute arose between 'D' and 'E' about the guardianship of 'C'. Who is the legal guardian ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Ramya is working as a teacher in a government school; Her husband Gopal is unemployed and is depending upon her. Ramya neglected the husband ; finally husband filed a suit for maintenance against his wife. Is she liable ?
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