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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain 'Smriti' as a source of Hindu Law.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the meaning and essentials of a valid custom.
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3. Q1 (b) Who is a Hindu ?
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on 'Mitakshara'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Briefly state the grounds of divorce under Hindu Marriage Act.
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2. Q2 OR Hindu Marriage is a sacrament and also a contract. Discuss.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on void marriages.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on Dowry.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the features of coparcenary.
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2. Q3 OR Who is Karta ? Discuss the status, duties and powers of Karta.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on Re-union.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Mahant'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the salient features of Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the general rules of succession of Hindu female dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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3. Q4 (b) A Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind his mother, widow, 2 daughters and a step-son. Assign their shares.
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4. Q4 OR Write a note on 'Agnate'.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the salient features of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the provisions relating to maintenance of Hindu wife under Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on Testamentary Guardian.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on Welfare of minor.
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