B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law I Oct 2024 75/25 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q. I. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences (Attempt Any 6), any 6 of 8 12 Marks

1. Q1 Explain the importance of Quran under Sources of Muslim Law ?
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2. Q2 What is a codicil?
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3. Q3 What is the penalty for a Parsi priest under section 6 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act?
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4. Q4 Explain the importance of Ashirwad Ceremony under Parsi Marriage & divorce Act, 1936?
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5. Q5 State any two characteristics of a will under Indian Succession Act, 1925?
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6. Q6 What is Al-Khilwat-Us-Sahi?
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7. Q7 Explain lineal consanguinity under Indian Succession Act, 1925?
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8. Q8 What is the competent age of the parties for Christian marriage under Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
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SECTION II - Q. II. Write Short Notes (Attempt Any 2), any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q9 Custody and Hiznat.
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2. Q10 Parsi Matrimonial Court
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3. Q11 Types of Domiciles
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4. Q12 Onerous Gift
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SECTION III - Q. III. Situational Problem (Attempt any 2), any 2 of 4 12 Marks

1. Q13 'A' who is domiciled in India, goes to Austria and enters the Austrian Service, intending to remain in the service; a) State the different kinds of domicile under Indian succession act, 1925? b) What is the Domicile of Origin of 'A'? c) How can 'A' acquire a new domicile
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2. Q14 A Parsi woman Zohra marries Rustom. After marriage, she got know that husband is unable to consummate the marriage. Wife seeks your legal opinion. a) Can Zohra file for divorce? b) Explain the grounds under which Zohra can seek divorce. c) Explain the provision relating to Nullity of Marriage?
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3. Q15 Mark and Emily, both practicing Christians, wish to marry under the Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872. They have obtained the necessary consent from their families and are preparing for the ceremony at their local church. a) What are the essential requirements for a Christian marriage under the Indian Christian Marriage Act of 1872? b) How does the 1872 Act define the eligibility and legal capacity for marriage among Christians? c) What are the procedures and formalities for registering a Christian marriage under the Act?
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4. Q16 A Testator made an unprivileged will. However, the same is signed by his wife under directions of the Testator and in the presence of the Testator. a) Was the execution (signing) of the will by his wife valid, if the testator was well in position to sign the will? b) Explain the term Testator. c) Who is competent to make a will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925?
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SECTION IV - Q. IV Long Answer (Attempt any 3), any 3 of 5 39 Marks

1. Q17 What are the different Kinds of Legacies according to Indian Succession Act 1925? When does Ademption of Legacies take place?
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2. Q18 What is Hiba? Explain the doctrine of Pre- emption (Shufa) along with the power & duties of a Mutawali under Muslim Law?
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3. Q19 Discuss the requisites of a valid marriage under Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 and under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 respectively.
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4. Q20 Discuss in detail the various Sources of Mohammedan Law?
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5. Q21 What is Mehr (Dower)? Explain its types and significance in a Muslim marriage.
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