B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law I Apr 2014 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Write answer in two sentences, all 10 20 Marks

1. Q1 State two grounds on which a Parsi woman can seek divorce.
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2. Q2 What is proper dower?
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3. Q3 Who are penalized if Parsi marriage is not registered ?
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4. Q4 Name the SECTS which divide muslims into two.
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5. Q5 Define Codicil.
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6. Q6 Can entire property be given in will under the Indian Succession Act ?
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7. Q7 Can marriage be solemnized outside church under Indian Christian Marriage Act ?
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8. Q8 What is the place and time for solemnization of a christian marriage ?
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9. Q9 Can non-christian married to christian seek divorce under Indian Divorce Act ?
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10. Q10 What is permanent alimony ?
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SECTION II - Write short notes (any four), any 4 of 6 20 Marks

1. Q11 Acknowledgement of paternity.
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2. Q12 Muta marriage.
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3. Q13 Conditional Bequest.
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4. Q14 Probate under Indian Succession Act.
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5. Q15 Requistes of valid christian marriage.
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6. Q16 Decree of Nullity of marriage under Indian Divorce Act.
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SECTION III - Solve any two situations, any 2 of 3 12 Marks

1. Q17 Muslim husband gives Talaq to his wife. (i) If husband dies before Iddat, can she claim inheritance ? (ii) Can husband claim inheritance of wife's property if she dies before Iddat period ? (iii) What is iddat period upon Talaq ? (iv) What is iddat period upon death of husband ? (v) What is legal justification of iddat ?
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2. Q18 In one case, Testator bequeaths property to 'A' or to 'B'. 'A' survives the testator. In second case, Testator bequeaths property to 'A' and 'B'. 'A' dies before the testator and In third case, testator bequeaths property to 'A' for life and to 'B'. (i) In first case, what is the nature of legacy ? Can 'B' claim the legacy ? (ii) In second case, what is the nature of legacy ? Will legacy lapse because 'A' has died ? (iii) In third case, Can A's heirs claim bequeathes property in inheritance ?
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3. Q19 A parsi dies leaving behind his parents and a pregnant widow. (i) What the share of parents ? (ii) What is the share of the widow ? (iii) Is the child in the womb entitled to inherit ?
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SECTION IV - Attempt any four of the following, any 4 of 6 48 Marks

1. Q20 Discuss the different sources of muslim law.
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2. Q21 Discuss the kinds of guardianship under muslim law.
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3. Q22 Discuss Domicile of origin, Domicile by operation of law and Domicile of women.
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4. Q23 What are the requisites of a Parsi marriage ? When remarriage is unlawful under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act ?
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5. Q24 Explain the concept of Sahi, Fasid and Batil marriage under Muslim Law.
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6. Q25 Explain various kinds of will under the Indian Succession Act.
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