B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2021 Mar (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 State and explain in brief the sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 Explain the conditions for a valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act -1955.
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3. Q3 Who is Kartha ? Discuss his position, powers and obligations.
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4. Q4 Discuss the rules of succession in case of a male Hindu dying intestate.
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5. Q5 What is adoption ? Explain the significant changes brought about regarding adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act - 1956.
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6. Q6 What is meant by maintenance ? State the law relating to the maintenance of wife under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act of 1956.
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7. Q7 Who is a guardian ? Explain various kinds of guardians.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Concept of Dharma
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2. Q8 (b) Restitution of Conjugal Rights
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3. Q8 (c) Will.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Radhika is working as a teacher in a Government School. Her husband who is unemployed filed a suit for maintenance against his wife. Is she liable ?
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2. Q9 (b) Raghavendra dies intestate in 2016 leaving his wife, mother, two daughters, two sons and his father. Distribute the estate among them.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' has two sons 'B' and 'C' and 'B' also has son and daughter. After sometime 'C' dies leaving behind his wife and property but 'B' commits the murder of 'A'. Can son and daughter of 'B' are entitled to get the property of 'A'.
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