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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the ancient sources of Hindu Law.
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2. Q1 OR What is custom ? Briefly explain requirements of a valid custom.
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3. Q1 (b) Mitakshara School.
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4. Q1 OR Write a short note on conversion.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define and distinguish between 'Void' and 'Voidable' marriages under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the essential conditions of a valid marriage.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on marriage ceremonies.
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4. Q2 OR Divorce by mutual consent.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the features of a coparcenary and state the rights of a coparcener.
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2. Q3 OR Who can claim partition ? Explain the modes of partition.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on 'Apratibandha daya'.
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4. Q3 OR Doctrine of 'Pious obligation'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Who are class-I heirs ? Explain the rules of distribution of property between class-I heirs.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the rules of succession of a female Hindu dying intestate.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on 'Gift'.
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4. Q4 OR Naresh a Hindu male dies intestate leaving behind son, his father and brother. How will the estate of Naresh desolve ? Decide.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the essentials of valid adoption under the Hindu Adoptions 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) 'A' adopts 'B' who is already adopted by 'C'. Is this adoption valid ? Advice them.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on 'Welfare of Minor'.
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