B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I (Hindu Law) 2026 Jan (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Briefly explain the sources of Hindu law with special reference to "Customs".
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2. Q2 Explain the conditions of a valid marriage.
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3. Q3 Explain the features of a coparcenary and explain the rights of a coparcener.
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4. Q4 What is partition ? Explain various modes of partition.
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5. Q5 What are endowments ? State its essentials.
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6. Q6 Explain the essentials of a valid adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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7. Q7 Explain the salient features of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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Write a short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Will.
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2. Q8 (b) Mitakshara School.
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3. Q8 (c) Natural Guardian.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A male Hindu died intestate leaving behind his father-in-law, father, brother, sister and a son. Assign their shares.
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' a widow, sues her father and father-in-law for maintenance separately. Is she entitled for maintenance. Advice.
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3. Q9 (c) A Hindu mother claims herself as natural guardian of her 4 year old child. Is she a natural guardian decide ?
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