B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2017 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Who is a "Hindu" for the purpose of operation of "Hindu Law" ? Explain.
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2. Q2 Discuss "cruelty" as a ground for divorce. Refer to decided cases.
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3. Q3 Who is a 'Kartha' ? Explain his rights, duties and powers.
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4. Q4 Who can claim "partition" ? Explain modes and reasons of partition.
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5. Q5 Discuss the general rules of succession of a female Hindu dying interstate.
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6. Q6 Explain "natural" and "testamentary" guardians and their powers.
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7. Q7 Mention the circumstances under which a Hindu wife can live separately from her husband and claim maintenance.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Divorce by mutual consent.
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2. Q8 (b) Powers and duties of co-parcener.
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3. Q8 (c) Essentials of valid adoption.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) The wife used to be usually absent from the house and husband finds her in company with strangers. He also finds her with those strangers in their room. When asked by the husband wife did not have any explanation for being in their company. In these circumstances the husband files a petition for divorce on the ground of wife's living in "adultery". Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) Ramu a hindu male dies intestate leaving behind two widows, three sons and a daughter. Explain the devolution of property amongst the eligible heirs.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' is the illegitimate minor son of his mother 'B'. 'C' is the father of 'A'. 'B' in the life time of 'C' appoints one 'D' as guardian in the will and dies before 'A' attains majority. Is the appointment of 'D' as guardian excluding 'C' by 'B' in her will valid ? Give reasons.
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