LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 3 Family Law II Dec 2012 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Answer in not more than Two Sentences: 20 marks
2. Q1 Give two characteristics of joint family
3. Q2 When can a Hindu spouse get a decree for restitution of conjugal rights?
4. Q3 When is the guardian of a child capable of giving the child in adoption? 4, What is the matriarchal family?
5. Q5 What is the difference between agnates and cognates 2 marks
6. Q6 What is meant by urbanization?
7. Q7 Lay down any two acts amounting to abetment of sati
8. Q8 State any two judgments of Supreme Court wherein court has emphasized the need to have a Uniform Civil Code 9, State any two requirements for being appointed as Judge of a Family Court
9. Q10 When does a person become disqualified to act as a natural guardian?
10. Q11 Write short notes on any four of the following:- 20 marks
11. Q1 Adultery as a ground of divorce
12. Q2 Objectives of Uniform Civil Code
13. Q3 Polygamy, polyandry and Bigamy 4, Maintenance of a widowed daughter -in -law of an heir under Hindu Succession Act
14. Q6 Child marriage
15. Q11 I. Answer any two from the following Giving Reasons:- 12 marks
16. Q1 his friend B died together in an accident with out having left a will. A is survived by his mother’s mother and his father’s mother. B is survived by his brother and sister and a pre-deceased sister’s daughter who has converted to Christianity
    • a) Who will be entitled to A’s property and in what share?
    • b) How will B’s property devolve?
17. Q2 Anita and Mahesh are married under the Hindu Marriage Act. Anita is earning Rs 50,000/- per month. Mahesh is unemployed. He is having an adulterous relationship with
    • a) On what ground can Anita obtain divorce from her husband?
    • b) Can Mahesh claim maintenance from Anita after their divorce?
18. Q3 Ashok’s parents demand Rs. 5 lakh as dowry in consideration of marriage with Anita from Anita’s father. Anita’s father gives to Ashok’s father Rs. 5 lakhs and thereafter marriage takes place between Ashok and Anita
    • a) Who can be punished for this act and what is the punishment?
    • b) Who will be entitled keep the dowry of Rs. 5 lacs?
19. Q1 V. Answer any four from the following:- 48 marks
20. Q1 Discuss divorce under Hindu Marriage Act the concept of absolute property of a Hindu female under the Hindu
21. Q3 Who is eligible for adoption? What are the conditions of a valid adoption? State the effects of adoption
22. Q4 What is partial partition? Who are entitled to a share on partition? When can there be
23. Q5 Explain in detail the character of Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools
24. Q6 Discuss accessory, condonation and collusion as bars to matrimonial relief
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