B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the various sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 Discuss various grounds for Divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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3. Q3 State the incidents of Hindu Joint Family property and self acquired property.
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4. Q4 Examine the rules of succession of a female intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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5. Q5 When court may appoint and remove the guardian ? Explain the powers of guardian appointed by the court.
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6. Q6 Who may be adopted ? Explain the effects of adoption under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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7. Q7 Explain the circumstances under which a Hindu wife can live separately from her husband and claim maintenance under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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Write a short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Dharma
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2. Q8 (b) Valid Marriage
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3. Q8 (c) Re-opening of Partition
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' a male Hindu dies intestate leaving behind him his two widows 'X' and 'Y'; two daughters 'M' and 'N'; one son 'E'; mother 'K' and father 'H'. Distribute the property among them and give reasons.
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2. Q9 (b) One unmarried Hindu women named Hima aged 25 years has adopted a 14 years old boy by name Raja. Is this adoption valid ? Give reasons.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' and 'B' a husband and wife had a minor son 'C'. 'A' makes a will appointing his brother 'D' as the guardian of his son 'C' and dies. Both 'B' and 'D' claim right of guardianship of 'C'. Decide.
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