Family Law – I (Hindu Law) · Semester 1

Family Law – I · July/August 2012 (5-YDC)

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Family Law – I · July/August 2012 (5-YDC)

July/August (5-YDC) 2012 · Family Law – I (Hindu Law) · Semester 1

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) II - Year III - Semester Examination, July /
August, 2012
Subject : Law
PAPER - V : FAMILY LAW - I
Time : 3 hoursMax. Marks : 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks)
Answer any Five questions.
1. Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools.
2. Void and Voidable Marriages.
3. Registration of Hindu Marriage.
4. Judicial Separation.
5. Maintenance of Aged Parents.
6. Testamentary Guardian.
7. Notional Partition.
8. Limited Estate (Women's Estate).
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks)
Answer any Two questions.
9. Who is 'Karta'? Write his powers and functions.
10. Discuss the essential requisites of a valid Hindu marriage as per the
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
11. Explain the grounds of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
12. Write the rules of succession to the property of a Hindu male who dies
intestate.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks)
Answer any Two questions.
13. A Hindu boy aged 20 years married to a girl of 22 years as per the
Hindu customs. Is it a valid marriage?
14. 'A' and 'B' a Hindu husband and wife mutually agreed to take divorce
within six months from the date of marriage. Is it possible to get
divorce under Section 13-B (i.e. Divorce by Mutual Consent) of the
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
15. After the death of the husband, widow has adopted a son. Husband left
some property at the time of his death. Discuss the property rights of
the adopted son in the property of the deceased husband of the
adoptive mother.
16. 'A' has murdered his maternal grand father (mother's father) with a
view to inherit the property. But his mother is alive. Discuss the
succession right of 'A'.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools.
    2× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law
    Year and frequency →
  2. Void and Voidable Marriages.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  3. Registration of Hindu Marriage.
    4× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  4. Judicial Separation.
    2× in bank Topics: Restitution, judicial separation, nullity and divorce
    Year and frequency →
  5. Maintenance of Aged Parents.
    Topics: Maintenance pendente lite, conciliation and family courts; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  6. Testamentary Guardian.
    5× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Notional Partition.
    5× in bank Topics: Joint family, karta, pious obligation and partition
    Year and frequency →
  8. Limited Estate (Women's Estate).
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. Who is 'Karta'? Write his powers and functions.
    2× in bank Topics: Joint family, karta, pious obligation and partition
    Year and frequency →
  2. Discuss the essential requisites of a valid Hindu marriage as per the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
    2× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  3. Explain the grounds of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
    3× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law; Restitution, judicial separation, nullity and divorce; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  4. Write the rules of succession to the property of a Hindu male who dies intestate.
    3× in bank Topics: Intestate succession and the 2005 amendment; Sources and schools of Hindu law; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A Hindu boy aged 20 years married to a girl of 22 years as per the Hindu customs. Is it a valid marriage?
    Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  2. 'A' and 'B' a Hindu husband and wife mutually agreed to take divorce within six months from the date of marriage. Is it possible to get divorce under Section 13-B (i.e. Divorce by Mutual Consent) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
    2× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Hindu law; Restitution, judicial separation, nullity and divorce; Maintenance and Hindu minority and guardianship
    Year and frequency →
  3. After the death of the husband, widow has adopted a son. Husband left some property at the time of his death. Discuss the property rights of the adopted son in the property of the deceased husband of the adoptive mother.
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'A' has murdered his maternal grand father (mother's father) with a view to inherit the property. But his mother is alive. Discuss the succession right of 'A'.
    2× in bank Topics: Intestate succession and the 2005 amendment
    Year and frequency →