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

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1. Q1 (a) Explain ancient sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q1 (b) Write a short note on 'Hindu'.
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1. Q2 (a) Discuss the different schools of Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 (b) Write a short note on Convertion.
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1. Q3 (a) Explain the essential conditions of a valid marriage.
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2. Q3 (b) Write a short note on Divorce by mutual consent.
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1. Q4 (a) Define and distinguish between 'Void' and 'Voidable Marriages' under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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2. Q4 (b) When divorced persons may remarry ?
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1. Q5 (a) Who is Karta ? Explain the powers and duties of Karta.
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2. Q5 (b) Write a short note on Endowment.
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1. Q6 (a) Explain the process of partition. When partition can be re-opened ?
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2. Q6 (b) Write a short note on Partial Partition.
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1. Q7 (a) Explain the general rules of succession of a female Hindu dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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2. Q7 (b) A Hindu female owns self-acquired property. She dies intestate leaving behind her mother, father, son, husband and an illegitimate daughter. Assign the shares.
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1. Q8 (a) Explain the general rules of succession of a male Hindu dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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2. Q8 (b) Write a short note on Will.
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1. Q9 (a) Who are the natural guardians of a Hindu Minor and what are their powers ?
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2. Q9 (b) A and B jointly adopts 'C' as a son. Is this adoption valid ?
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1. Q10 (a) Explain the essential requisites of valid adoption under Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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2. Q10 (b) Write a short note on Doctrine of relation back.
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