B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2025 Jun (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Who is a Hindu ? To whom Hindu Law applies ? Explain.
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2. Q2 What is custom ? Briefly explain the requirements of a valid custom.
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3. Q3 Explain the essential conditions of a valid marriage.
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4. Q4 Explain the features of a coparcenary and state the rights of a coparcenary.
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5. Q5 What is Partition ? Describe the modes of partition and when can it be re-opened ?
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6. Q6 Explain the salient features of Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005.
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7. Q7 Explain the requirements of valid adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Stridhan
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2. Q8 (b) Gift
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3. Q8 (c) Re-Union.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Rahul a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind mother, brother, two sons and his widow. How will the estate of Rahul devolve ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' the testamentary guardian sold the property of a minor 'B' so as to meet the minor's educational expenses. On attaining of majority the minor challenges the sale. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' a widow, sues her father and father-in-law for maintenance separately. Is she entitled for maintenance ?
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