B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2023 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) What is Custom ? Briefly explain requirements of a valid custom.
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2. Q1 OR Explain briefly the concept of Dharma.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on "Hindu by Birth".
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4. Q1 OR Mithakshara School.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the Constitutionality of Restitution of Conjugal rights with the help of leading cases.
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2. Q2 OR "Hindu Marriage is a Sacrament and also a contract". Discuss.
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3. Q2 (b) Marriage Ceremonies.
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4. Q2 OR Divorce by Mutual Consent.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Discuss the features of Hindu Joint Family and Co-parcenary Family.
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2. Q3 OR What is Partition ? When Partition can be re-opened ?
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3. Q3 (b) Doctrine of Pious obligation.
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4. Q3 OR Re-union.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the rules of succession of a Female Hindu dying intestate.
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2. Q4 OR State the general rules of succession under Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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3. Q4 (b) Gift Deed.
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4. Q4 OR Mohan Kumar dies in 2020 leaving his wife, mother, two daughters, two sons and his father. Distribute the property among them.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Define Adoption. Explain the requirements of valid adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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2. Q5 OR Who are the Natural Guardians of a Minor Child and What are their powers ?
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3. Q5 (b) How Quantum of maintenance determined by the Court ?
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4. Q5 OR The immovable property of a Hindu minor is sold by the father for the benefit of the minor, without the permission of the Court. Is the sale valid ? Give reasons.
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