B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2018 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain ancient and modern sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 Explain the essential conditions of a valid marriage.
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3. Q3 Explain the process of partition, when partition can be re-opened.
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4. Q4 State the general rules of succession of Hindu male dies intestate.
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5. Q5 Mention the circumstances under which a Hindu wife can live separately from her husband and claim maintenance.
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6. Q6 Who are the natural guardians of a Hindu minor child and what are their powers ?
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7. Q7 State the essentials of a valid religious endowment. Explain the rights and duties of the Mahant.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Briefly explain the concept of 'Dharma'.
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2. Q8 (b) Karta
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3. Q8 (c) Divorce by mutual consent.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' a Hindu is having son's son. He adopted another male child. Is this adoption valid ?
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2. Q9 (b) A Hindu female died intestate leaving behind her father, father-in-law, son and daughter. Distribute her property.
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3. Q9 (c) A joint Hindu Family consists of father Nutan and his son Naveen. Partition takes place between Nutan and Naveen. One year after partition daughter Anita is born to Nutan. Now state who are coparceners and what is the share of property of each person.
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