B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2022 Apr Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "A clear proof of usage will outweigh the written text of the law" - Comment.
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2. Q1 OR Who are Hindus ? Persons to whom Hindu Law does and does not apply ?
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3. Q1 (b) State briefly the concept of "Dharma".
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4. Q1 OR Relevancy of equity, justice and good conscience in resolving disputes.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the grounds on which a Hindu Marriage can be dissolved by Divorce.
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2. Q2 OR Define and distinguish between 'Voide' and "voidable" marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act,1955.
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3. Q2 (b) Divorce by Mutual consent.
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4. Q2 OR 'H' husband got 'Restitution of conjugal rights' order against wife. Order was not obeyed. Subsequently 'H' husband wants to get a divorce on that ground. Can he succeed ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Who is Karta ? What are the circumstances under which a Karta can alienate joint Family property ?
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2. Q3 OR Who can claim partition ? Explain the modes of partition.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on devolution of office of Mahant.
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4. Q3 OR Is the son liable for the debt incurred by the father for his personal benefit ? Discuss.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the general rules of succession of a Hindu female dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the general principles of inheritance in case of both male and female intestates.
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3. Q4 (b) A female Hindu dies leaving behind her husband, mother, son's son's daughter and daughter's daughter. Distribute her property.
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4. Q4 OR Gift.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Who is guardian ? Kinds of guardian and narrate the duties of a natural guardian.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss the essential requisites for valid adoption.
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3. Q5 (b) 'A' a widow, sues her father and father-in-law for maintenance separately. Is she entitled for maintenance ?
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4. Q5 OR Maintenance of the dependents.
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