B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2014 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Briefly state the various sources of Mohammaden law.
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2. Q1 OR What are the essentials of a valid marriage under Mohammaden law ?
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3. Q1 (b) A Sunni Muslim has four wives. He contracts fifth marriage. Is the fifth marriage valid ?
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4. Q1 OR A Hanafi Muslim executes a wakf deed by which he directs his debts are to be paid out of the rents and profits of the wakf property. Is this wakf valid ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) What are the effects of conversion by a married Mohammaden on his marriage ?
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2. Q2 OR Explain the classification of guardianship under Mohammaden law.
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3. Q2 (b) Write a note on "Hizanath".
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on "maintenance of wife".
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the different forms of Talak.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the grounds for dissolution of marriage under Divorce Act, 1869.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on Zihar.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on 'Restitution of Conjugal Rights'.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Define will under Mohammaden law. State the limits of testamentary power of a Mohammaden.
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2. Q4 OR What are the powers and duties of executor under Indian Succession Act, 1925 ?
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3. Q4 (b) A Mohammadian dies leaving behind his father, mother and son. Assign their shares.
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4. Q4 OR 'A' having domicile in India, dies in France leaving movable property in France, England and both movable and immovable properties in India. State the law by which succession of his properties is regulated ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Define privileged will. State the rules for executing the privileged will.
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2. Q5 OR Who is curator ? What are his powers ?
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3. Q5 (b) A testator draws a line across his will and writes on the back of it, "This will is revoked". Does it amount to revocation ?
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4. Q5 OR 'A' bequeaths Rs. 5,000/- to the eldest son of 'B'. At the date of death of the testator, 'B' has no son. Decide the validity of the bequest.
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