B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2017 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss briefly the sources of Mohammedan law.
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2. Q2 Distinguish between void and irregular marriage and state the effects of valid, void and irregular marriages.
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3. Q3 Explain the principles of acknowledgment of paternity.
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4. Q4 Explain the different ways in which a marriage may be dissolved under Mohammaden Law.
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5. Q5 Define will and state the limit of testamentary power of a Muslim.
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6. Q6 State the rules of succession applicable to Parsi dying intestate.
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7. Q7 When a curator is appointed ? What are his powers and duties ?
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Iddat period.
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2. Q8 (b) Succession certificate.
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3. Q8 (c) Family Courts.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A Muslim marry his wife's sister during the lifetime of his wife. Two children were born to them. Are these children legitimate ?
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2. Q9 (b) 'A' executes a deed of gift of a dwelling house in favour of 'B'. The gift deed is duly registered but possession is not delivered to 'B'. Is the gift valid ?
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3. Q9 (c) 'A', a Muslim gives instructions to an attorney to prepare his will. In accordance with instructions, the attorney prepares the will. But A died before signing the said will. Is it a valid will ?
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