B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Family Law I Oct 2025 Question Paper - SPPU

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PART - A [2×15=30]

1. Q1 Critically evaluate the modes of dissolution of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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2. Q2 Elaborately discuss the essentials of marriage under the Muslim Law, highlighting the differences in Sunni and Shia law.
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3. Q3 Analyse the constitutionality of the provisions relating to restitution of conjugal rights with reference to relevant case laws.
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4. Q4 Write a comparative analysis of provisions regarding maintenance to wife under all personal laws.
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PART - B [3×10=30]

1. Q5 Discuss the development of Muslim law by reference to various sources of Muslim Law.
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2. Q6 Write a note on procedure for solemnisation of marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
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3. Q7 Explain types of guardians under the Hindu law. What are the powers of a natural guardian under Hindu law?
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4. Q8 Discuss the provisions relating to Parsi Matrimonial Courts under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936.
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5. Q9 Enumerate the grounds of divorce under the Divorce Act, 1869.
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PART - C

1. Q10 Solve any two : [2×5=10]
   • a) Ashfaq, a Sunni Male was married with Zara, a Sunni female under Muslim Law. After one year of marriage, disputes arose between both of them. Reconciliation efforts were made to resolve the disputes. However, reconciliation efforts failed and Ashfaq finally pronounced triple talaq on Zara on 22/01/2024. The talaq was communicated to Zara on 25/01/2024. Zara is presently living separately from Ashfaq. Discuss the validity of triple talaq and various remedies available to Zara. Read the model answer
   • b) Anil and Sunita, both Hindus wished to get married in France near the Eiffel Tower. Anil has acquired French citizenship, whereas Sunita is an Indian citizen. Advice Anil and Sunita as regards the applicability of Indian laws for solemnisation of marriage in France. Read the model answer
   • c) Rahul, aged 28 years and Shweta aged 26 years, have been living together since last five years. Both, being unmarried, consensually decided to live together without solemnisation of marriage. Lately, Rahul is pressurising Shweta to get married. Her reluctance has often resulted in violent fights between them, causing physical, mental and emotional injury to Shweta. Shweta intends to end her relationship with Rahul and seeks maintenance from Rahul. Advice Shweta. Read the model answer
   • d) Rustom and Dolla, both Parsis married with each other under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Dolla has recently converted to Christianity and adopted Christian way of life. Dolla’s conversion has greatly affected Rustom. He cannot cope with this change and wishes to separate from Dolla. Advice Rustom. Read the model answer
   • e) Sanjay married Vinita following Hindu rites and ceremonies. Soon after the marriage, Vinita met with an accident, which caused severe injuries to her. Vinita is paralysed and unable to perform any of her tasks independently. Sanjay later married Ritika without dissolving his marriage with Vinita. Discuss the impact of Vinita’ s illness on the validity of the marriage between Sanjay and Vinita. Additionally discuss the validity of the marriage between Sanjay and Ritika. Read the model answer

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