B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is custom ? Briefly explain requirements of a valid custom.
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2. Q1 OR Distinguish between Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of law.
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3. Q1 (b) Explain briefly the concept of Dharma.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on "Hindu by Birth".
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the grounds available to a Hindu wife for dissolution of marriage.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the changes brought by the Hindu Marriage (Amendment) Act, 1976 to the Hindu Law.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on void marriage.
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4. Q2 OR Nagaraj and Rani both Hindu got married in July 2018. Within three months they realised that they can not live together happily. They want to dissolve their marriage immediately. Can they do so ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What is Partition ? How partition can be effected ? Explain.
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2. Q3 OR What are Endowments ? Explain essentials of Endowments.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on Doctrine of "Pious Obligation".
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on Dayabhaga coparcenary.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the important changes introduced by passing the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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2. Q4 OR State the general rules of succession of Hindu male intestate.
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3. Q4 (b) Harish a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind his father, mother, two sons and a daughter. How will the estate of Harish devolve ?
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on "Stridhana".
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the essentials of valid adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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2. Q5 OR "Welfare of the minor is the paramount consideration". Explain.
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3. Q5 (b) The immovable property of a Hindu minor is sold by the father for the benefit of the minor, without the permission of the court. Is the sale valid ? Give reasons.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on maintenance of wife.
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