B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2018 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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1. Q1 Explain various schools and sub-schools of muslim law.
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2. Q2 Define "irregular marriage". When does a muslim marriage become irregular ? Explain the formalities to be completed for their regularisation.
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3. Q3 Write an essay on dissolution of marriage by " judicial process" under muslim law.
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4. Q4 Who are the legal guardians of a muslim minor for his property ? What are their powers and duties ?
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5. Q5 What is pre-emption ? Who can claim it ? Explain the formalities to be observed for the assertion of the right of pre-emption.
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6. Q6 What is Domicile ? Explain the important provisions of Indian Succession Act relating to domicile.
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7. Q7 Who is an Administrator ? What are his powers and duties ?
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Doctrine of "Aul".
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2. Q8 (b) Nullity of marriage under Indian Divorce Act.
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3. Q8 (c) Jurisdiction of family courts.
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Solve any two problems :

1. Q9 (a) John, a Christian dies leaving his wife, two sons, three daughters, father, mother and a sister. How do you distribute his property ? Decide.
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2. Q9 (b) Fathima obtained the possession of the estate of her deceased husband to satisfy her claim for ₹ 50,000/- being the dower money due from her husband. Her two sons and two daughters insisted Fathima to give their respective shares in their father's property. But Fathima refused to meet their demands. Later, Fathima delivers that estate to her brother by way of gift. Explain the remedies available to the children of Fathima.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' bequeathes ₹ 2 lakh to 'B' with a condition that 'B' shall get the bequest on his completing the age of 18 years and in case he should die before his 18th year the bequest shall go to 'C'. 'B' dies at his age of 25 years, but during the life time of 'A'. 'B' has been survived by 2 sons. Decide.
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