LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 2 Family Law I May 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 Answer in two sentences ONLY (Any Six) 12 marks
   • 1. Define “Intestate” under the Indian Succession Act
   • 2. What are the main sources of Mohammedan Law?
   • 3. State one ground on which a marriage can be declared under the Christian Marriage Act. Explain in short
   • 4. Who is eligible to make a Will under the Indian Succession Act?
   • 5. Define the term “Dower” under Mohammedan Law and mention its significance in
   • 6. State the object of the Shariat Act, 1937,
   • 7. Mention two ground for divorce under the Divorce Act applicable to Christians in India
   • 8. State two condition under which a Parsi Marriage can be annulled
   • 9. What is Iddat?
   • 10. What is the time duration for desertion?
2. Q2 Write Short Notes on any Two. 12 marks
   • 1. The concept of domicile and its relevance in succession,
   • 2. Concept of Dower and its legal importance in marriage
   • 3. Explain the conditions for a valid Parsi marriage
   • 4. The Nullity of Christian marriage Q-3 Solve the situation (any two) (12 Marks) Mr. Thomas, a British citizen, settled in Mumbai for business, married an Indian woman, and lived there permanently. He died intestate, leaving Property in India. His brother in London claims that English law applies, while his wife argues that Indian law governs the
   • a) What is domicile and what are its kinds under the Indian Succession Act, 1925?
   • b) Has Thomas acquired a domicile of choice in India? Which law will govern Thomas’s intestate succession Indian or English? three times in one sitting and later regretted his act, saying he was angry and did not intend a real divorce. Sana, however, claimed that the divorce was final and refused to return to
   • a) Is the triple talaq pronounced by Arif’s valid under Muslim law today?
   • b) Does anger or lack of intention affect the validity of the talaq?
   • c) What legal remedies are available to Sana under the Muslim Women
   • 3. Rahul and Grace, both Christians, decided to marry in a private ceremony at Rahul’s farmhouse on a Sunday evening at 10:00 p.m. The marriage was solemnized by a friend of Rahul, who is not a licensed Minister of Religion nor a Marriage Registrar. No notice of marriage was given to the Registrar, and no proper record was maintained. Later, Grace’s parents challenged the validity of the marriage, claiming it was performed at an improper time and place, and by an unauthorized person under the Indian Christian Marriage Act,
   • a) What are the legal requirements regarding time and place of a valid Christian marriage under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872?
   • b) Whether the marriage solemnized between Rahul and Grace is valid or void, and why?
   • c) Who are the authorized persons to solemnize a Christian marriage under the Act?
   • 4. Nazia, a Muslim woman, was divorced by her husband, Faizan, through a written talagnama on Ist January 2024. Two months later, she received a marriage proposal from her cousin, Ayaan, and both wished to get married immediately. However, Faizan family objected, claiming that Nazia ‘s iddat period had not yet expired. Nazia argues that since she is not pregnant and her menstrual cycles are regular, she can remarry after two months
   • a) the duration of iddat in the case of divorce for a woman like Nazia?
   • b) Is Nazia legally permitted to remarry Ayaan after two months? Give reasons with reference to law
   • c) What would be the legal position if Nazia was pregnant at the time of divorce. How would the duration of the iddat be determined in such case?
3. Q4 Attempt any two of the following 24 marks
   • 1. Discuss the provisions relating to maintenance under Muslim Law, including the liability of the husband, conditions for entitlement, and duration of maintenance. Illustrate with relevant examples and statutory recognition in India.”
   • 2. Discuss the provisions of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936 relating to the validity and registration of marriages, and maintenance and custody of children. Illustrate with relevant legal principles and examples
   • 3. Discuss the Concept and types of Dowers under the Muslim Law
   • 4. Discuss the grounds of divorce under the Indian Divorce Act, 1869
   • 2. Sar of Religion) (Marriage Registrar). faare

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