B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Briefly enumerate the sources of Hindu Law with special reference to 'Smritis'.
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2. Q1 OR 'A clear proof of custom outweigh the written text of law'. Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on 'Mitakshara'.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on 'Hindu by conversion'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the essential conditions of a valid marriage under Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 OR State the grounds available to hindu wife for dissolution of marriage.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on divorce by mutual consent.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on 'Dowry'.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Who is a coparcener ? Enumerate his rights in a Mitakshara joint family.
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2. Q3 OR What is partition ? When partition can be re-opened ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on pious obligation.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on religious and charitable endowments.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the rules relating to female hindu dying intestate under Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the changes brought out after passing the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005.
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3. Q4 (b) 'X' a hindu male dies, intestate leaving behind daughter, adopted son, father and a brother. Distribute the property.
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4. Q4 OR Vijayalaxmi a hindu woman dies intestate leaving behind illegimate daughter, son, father and mother. Distribute her property.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Who are natural guardians ? What are their powers ?
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2. Q5 OR Explain the capacity of a male and female hindu to take in adoption.
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3. Q5 (b) Ajay and Vijay jointly want to adopt a child. Advice them.
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4. Q5 OR Write a short note on 'guardian appointed by the court'.
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