B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2024 Aug Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain Shruti and Smriti as ancient sources of Hindu law.
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2. Q1 OR Who are Hindus ? To whom Hindu law are applicable ?
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3. Q1 (b) Write a short note on custom.
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4. Q1 OR Explain the Mitakshara school.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the grounds available to both husband and wife to get divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the essentials of valid marriage under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on restitution of conjugal rights.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on wife's special grounds to take divorce.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Who is a Kartha ? Explain the powers of Kartha.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss different modes of partition.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a short note on incidents of coparcenary.
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4. Q3 OR Write a short note on Mahanta.
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UNIT - IV

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

1. Q5 (a) Who is a Natural Guardian ? Explain their powers.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the provisions relating to adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on guardian appointed by the court.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on Doctrine relation back.
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