B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2012 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Discuss Muta marriage under Mahomedan law.
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2. Q1 OR Explain briefly the law relating to pre-emption.
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3. Q1 (b) 'A' executes a document purporting to settle property as Wakf for the benefit of his wife, daughter and descendants of the daughter. Is it a valid Wakf ?
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4. Q1 OR A Mahomedan widow is in possession of her deceased husband's house in lieu of dower amount. She is not ready to give up possession of the house to other heirs, until her dower amount is paid can she do so ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) State the law relating to 'Apostacy from Islam'.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the law relating to guardianship of the property of a minor.
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3. Q2 (b) A Hindu woman converts to Islam and Marries a Mahomedan. Later she reconverts to Hinduism and Marries a Hindu. Is she guilty of bigamy ?
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4. Q2 OR A, a Mahomedan acknowledges that B is his legitimate son. Subsequently A revokes it. Is the revocation valid ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What are the protections available to the Muslim divorced wife under the Muslim women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 ?
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2. Q3 OR What are the grounds on which wife can claim divorce from her husband under the Divorce Act, 1869 ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on talak-ul-sunnat.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on Ila and Zihar.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State and explain different kinds of domicile.
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2. Q4 OR Define Probate. Explain the procedure for obtaining probate.
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3. Q4 (b) A Hanafi Muslim dies leaving behind his father and son. Distribute the property.
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4. Q4 OR A Male Parsi dies leaving behind his widow, Son, Daughter, Father and Mother. Divide the estate.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Explain briefly the different kinds of bequests.
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2. Q5 OR Who is a Curator ? When he shall be appointed ? What are his powers and duties ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on unprivileged wills.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on functions of family courts.
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