B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2013 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Define the dower. Explain the kinds of dower.
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2. Q1 OR Who is mutawali ? What are his powers and duties ?
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Quran.
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4. Q1 OR Write a note on Muta marriage.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the law relating to guardianship of the property of a minor.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the effect of conversion of a Muslim on his/her marriage and succession rights.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' a Mohammedan acknowledges 'B' as his legitimate son subsequently 'A' revokes it. Is the revocation valid.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on "custody of child".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the salient features of the Divorce Act, 1869.
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2. Q3 OR What are grounds on which a Muslim wife can claim divorce from her husband under the dissolution of the Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on Ila.
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4. Q3 OR A Hanafi Mohammedan divorced his wife by Talaq. After divorce, the couple live together and two children were born to them. Is the cohabitation and the children legitimate ? Decide.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the law relating to '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 father, mother and 2 daughters. Determine their shares.
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4. Q4 OR A male Parsi dies leaving behind his widow, son and daughter. Divide the estate.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Who is a curator ? When he shall be appointed ? What are his powers and duties ?
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2. Q5 OR What are the rules for execution of an unprivileged will ?
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on demonstrative legacy.
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4. Q5 OR A bequest is made to 'A' and 'B'. 'A' dies before the testator. Examine the effect of the bequest.
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