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

Family Law – II · July/August 2012

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Family Law – II · July/August 2012

July/August 2012 · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws) · Semester 2

FACULTY OF LAW
LL.B. (3 YDC) I Year II Semester Examination, July / August, 2012
Subject: LAW
PAPER - II: FAMILY LAW - II
Code: 1008 | Time: 3 Hours | Max. Marks: 80
PART - A (5 x 6 = 30 Marks) — Answer any five of the following.
1. Schools of Muslim law.
2. Dower.
3. Hiba.
4. Acknowledgement of Paternity.
5. Triple Talaq.
6. Mutawaili.
7. Sharers.
8. Indian Succession Act, 1925.
PART - B (2 x 15 = 30 Marks) — Answer any two of the following.
9. What are the sources of Muslim Law?
10. What are the essential requirements of a marriage under Muslim Law?
11. Who are the sharers according to Hanafi law? Examine the extent of their share under Hanafi
(Sunni) law.
12. Critically analyse the radical change brought by the Amendment to Indian Divorce Act, 2001.
PART - C (2 x 10 = 20 Marks) — Answer any two of the following questions.
13. A Muslim male dies leaving behind his two wives, a mother and three daughters. Divide his
property among the sharers.
14. 'A' a Hindu married male converted to Islam, after conversion he married again another Muslim
girl. Examine the validity of 'A's second marriage with Muslim.
15. 'A' Mohammedan had two sons B & C. B dies during A's life time leaving several children. When
'A' dies the children of 'B' and 'C' claim succession to 'A's property. Advise 'C'.
16. 'A' an Indian Christian dies leaving property of the net value of Rs. 5,00,000 (Five lakhs). He is
survived by his widow and son. Distribute the property.

Part A · 6 marks

  1. Schools of Muslim law.
    3× 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.
    2× in bank Topics: Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  3. Hiba.
    5× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  4. Acknowledgement of Paternity.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  5. Triple Talaq.
    3× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  6. Mutawaili.
    7× in bank
    Year and frequency →
  7. Sharers.
    Year and frequency →
  8. Indian Succession Act, 1925.
    2× in bank Topics: Indian Divorce Act and Indian Succession Act (Christians)
    Year and frequency →

Part B · 15 marks

  1. What are the sources of Muslim Law?
    2× in bank Topics: Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Sources and schools of Muslim law; nikah; Dower (mahr) and the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
    Year and frequency →
  2. What are the essential requirements of a 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 →
  3. Who are the sharers according to Hanafi law? Examine the extent of their share under Hanafi (Sunni) law.
    Year and frequency →
  4. Critically analyse the radical change brought by the Amendment to Indian Divorce Act, 2001.
    Topics: Forms of divorce and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939; Indian Divorce Act and Indian Succession Act (Christians)
    Year and frequency →

Part C · 10 marks

  1. A Muslim male dies leaving behind his two wives, a mother and three daughters. Divide his property among the sharers.
    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. 'A' a Hindu married male converted to Islam, after conversion he married again another Muslim girl. Examine the validity of 'A's second marriage with Muslim.
    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' Mohammedan had two sons B & C. B dies during A's life time leaving several children. When 'A' dies the children of 'B' and 'C' claim succession to 'A's property. Advise 'C'.
    Topics: Administration, boards and protection of waqf property; Indian Divorce Act and Indian Succession Act (Christians)
    Year and frequency →
  4. 'A' an Indian Christian dies leaving property of the net value of Rs. 5,00,000 (Five lakhs). He is survived by his widow and son. Distribute the property.
    Topics: Administration, boards and protection of waqf property; Indian Divorce Act and Indian Succession Act (Christians)
    Year and frequency →