Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws) · Semester 2

Family Law – II · July/August 2012 (5-YDC, old)

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Family Law – II · July/August 2012 (5-YDC, old)

July/August (5-YDC, old) 2012 · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws) · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
B.A. LL.B. (5 YDC) III Year V - Semester (OLD) Examination, July / August, 2012
Subject: LAW
PAPER - III: FAMILY LAW - II MUSLIM LAW (INCLUDING OTHER PERSONAL LAWS)
Code: 1102/O | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Sources of Muslim Law.
2. Dower and its Classification.
3. Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939.
4. Definition of "Gift (Hiba)".
5. Creation and Revocation of Waqf.
6. Mutawalli.
7. Grounds of Divorce under Indian Divorce Act, 1869.
8. Iddat.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. What are the essential requirements of the Valid Marriage under Muslim Law?
10. Explain the different modes of Talaq.
11. Define "Guardian". What are the kinds of Guardians? When a Guardian can be removed?
12. What are the salient features of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
13. The marriage of A and B was solemnized according to the Christian Marriage Act, 1872. After
solemnized of marriage they lived separately for a period of 2 years and wanted to take divorce by
mutual consent. Is it possible, if so what is the law and legal position.
14. A Waqf is created for the purpose of providing medical education to poor muslim children. But
the Mutawalli used the funds for constructing a new mosque. What is the legal validity of the act
done by Mutawalli?
15. A Hindu dies leaving behind a will. According to the will, the whole property is bequeathed in
favour of his daughter. There is an objection from his son and wife in execution of this will. Give
legal opinion.
16. If a Muslim wants to give away the whole property belongs to him to a religious trust. Give legal
opinion.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Sources of Muslim Law.
    5× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  2. Dower and its Classification.
    Topics: Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  3. Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939.
    Topics: Special Marriage Act, 1954; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  4. Definition of "Gift (Hiba)".
    Topics: Hiba (gift) and wasiyat (wills)
    Year and frequency →
  5. Creation and Revocation of Waqf.
    Topics: Creation, objects and kinds of waqf
    Year and frequency →
  6. Mutawalli.
    7× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Grounds of Divorce under Indian Divorce Act, 1869.
    Topics: Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Indian Divorce Act and Indian Succession Act (Christians)
    Year and frequency →
  8. Iddat.
    2× in bank
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. What are the essential requirements of the Valid Marriage under Muslim Law?
    2× in bank Topics: Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  2. Explain the different modes of Talaq.
    Year and frequency →
  3. Define "Guardian". What are the kinds of Guardians? When a Guardian can be removed?
    Topics: Creation, objects and kinds of waqf
    Year and frequency →
  4. What are the salient features of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?
    2× in bank Topics: Special Marriage Act, 1954; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. The marriage of A and B was solemnized according to the Christian Marriage Act, 1872. After solemnized of marriage they lived separately for a period of 2 years and wanted to take divorce by mutual consent. Is it possible, if so what is the law and legal position.
    Topics: Special Marriage Act, 1954; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  2. A Waqf is created for the purpose of providing medical education to poor muslim children. But the Mutawalli used the funds for constructing a new mosque. What is the legal validity of the act done by Mutawalli?
    Topics: Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  3. A Hindu dies leaving behind a will. According to the will, the whole property is bequeathed in favour of his daughter. There is an objection from his son and wife in execution of this will. Give legal opinion.
    Topics: Administration, boards and protection of waqf property
    Year and frequency →
  4. If a Muslim wants to give away the whole property belongs to him to a religious trust. Give legal opinion.
    Topics: Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah; Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →