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

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain briefly the concept of Dharma.
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2. Q1 OR Explain different schools of Hindu Law and examine the fundamental differences between them.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Custom.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on 'Hindu by birth'.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the important changes brought about by the Hindu Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 to the Hindu Law.
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2. Q2 OR What are the grounds on which a petition can be filed by a wife for divorce ?
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on Judicial Separation.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on Valid marriage.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the incidents of coparcenary.
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2. Q3 OR Who is Karta ? Discuss the status, liabilities and powers of Karta.
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3. Q3 (b) Re-Union.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Mahant'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the salient features of Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the general rules of succession of Hindu male intestate.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on 'Agnate'.
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4. Q4 OR A female Hindu died intestate leaving one son, two daughters, husband and brother. Distribute her property.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain the salient features of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956.
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2. Q5 OR The welfare of minor to be paramount consideration. Elucidate.
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3. Q5 (b) 'A' and 'B' a husband and wife had a minor son 'C'. 'A' makes a will appointing his brother 'D' as the guardian of his son 'C' and dies. Both 'B' and 'D' claim right of guardianship of 'C'. Decide.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on dependents.
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