Paper II

Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws) — question papers

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August/September 2021 · 16 questions
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December 2020 · 8 questions
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August/September 2018 · 16 questions
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September/October 2017 · 10 questions
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August/September (Muslim Law) 2016 · 16 questions
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August/September (Muslim Law) 2015 · 16 questions
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August/September 2014 · 16 questions
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September 2014 · 16 questions
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July/August 2012 · 16 questions
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July/August (5-YDC, old) 2012 · 16 questions
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September/October 2012 · 16 questions
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Questions by frequency and marks

Same question across years counts once; frequency is how many papers it appears in.

Marks Question Years Frequency
6 Mutawaili. 2020, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2012 7×
6 Hiba. 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012 5×
6 Sources of Muslim Law. 2021, 2020, 2016, 2014, 2012 5×
6 Acknowledgement of Paternity. 2015, 2012 3×
6 Schools of Muslim law. 2018, 2012 3×
6 Triple Talaq. 2017, 2012 3×
15 Discuss the Salient features of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 with Latest Amendments. 2015, 2014, 2012 3×
6 Doctrine of AUL. 2017, 2016 2×
6 Domicile. 2020, 2015 2×
6 Dower. 2015, 2012 2×
6 Iddat. 2014, 2012 2×
6 Iddat period. 2018, 2014 2×
6 Indian Succession Act, 1925. 2012 2×
6 Khula. 2021, 2018 2×
6 Legitimacy of Children. 2018, 2017 2×
6 Muta Marriage. 2017, 2014 2×
6 Option of Puberty. 2017, 2014 2×
6 Void and Irregular Marriage. 2014, 2012 2×
6 Waqf. 2020, 2017 2×
6 Wasiyat. 2021, 2014 2×
6 Will. 2018, 2012 2×
10 A Shia woman marries a Christian male under Islamic Law. Is the marriage valid? Will it make any difference if she is a Sunni woman? 2016, 2015 2×
15 Discuss the essential requirements of Muslim Marriage. Distinguish between Void, Irregular and Valid Marriages. 2018, 2014 2×
15 What are the essential requirements of the Valid Marriage under Muslim Law? 2012 2×
15 What are the salient features of the Special Marriage Act, 1954? 2021, 2012 2×
15 What are the sources of Muslim Law? 2012 2×
6 Bailee's Digest. 2016 1×
6 Batil Marriage. 2021 1×
6 Creation and Revocation of Waqf. 2012 1×
6 Deferred Dower. 2018 1×
6 Definition of "Gift (Hiba)". 2012 1×
6 Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939. 2012 1×
6 Doctrine of Rad. 2021 1×
6 Dower and its Classification. 2012 1×
6 Dower (Mahr). 2014 1×
6 Effect of Conversion to Islam. 2015 1×
6 Grounds for Divorce. 2020 1×
6 Grounds of Divorce under Indian Divorce Act, 1869. 2012 1×
6 Guardian for Muslim Minor. 2021 1×
6 Guardianship. 2015 1×
6 Hanafi School. 2020 1×
6 Hib-bil-iwaz. 2016 1×
6 Hiba-shart-Ul-Iwaz. 2021 1×
6 Jabar. 2016 1×
6 Kinds of Guardianship. 2020 1×
6 Mahr. 2014 1×
6 Mohammed Ahmed Khan Vs. Shahbano Begum, AIR 1985 SC 945. 2016 1×
6 Mutavalli. 2014 1×
6 Nikah. 2020 1×
6 Puberty. 2018 1×
6 Residuaries. 2014 1×
6 Sajjadanashin. 2016 1×
6 Sharers. 2012 1×
6 Shia School. 2015 1×
6 Talak Ahasan. 2016 1×
6 Talaq. 2014 1×
6 Talaq-Ul-Biddat. 2021 1×
6 Talaq-ul-Sunnat. 2014 1×
6 Tradition as a source of Muslim Law. 2014 1×
6 Waqf Tribunal. 2012 1×
10 A (boy) and B (girl) are persons professing different religions in India. They are living different districts in Andhra Pradesh. What is the law applicable to them? What is the procedure to be followed for solemnization of marriage. 2012 1×
10 A, a Christian dies leaving behind a widow, two sons and two daughters. Distribute this property. 2021 1×
10 A Christian husband wants to seek divorce from his wife due to incompatibility. Advise him the grounds available to him. 2014 1×
10 A Christian wants to marry according to the Christian law of marriage. Explain him the procedure and formalities to be fulfilled for solemnization of marriage under Christian Law. 2012 1×
10 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. 2012 1×
10 A Hindu male converts into Islam and contracts a second marriage, without dissolving the first marriage. Explain the validity of the second marriage. 2018 1×
10 '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. 2012 1×
10 'P' a Hindu married 'Q' a Muslim girl in a Marriage function hall as per the Hindu customary ceremonies. After some time P abandoned Q. Q wants to file a petition for restitution of conjugal rights. Will she be successful? 2021 1×
10 If a Muslim wants to give away the whole property belongs to him to a religious trust. Give legal opinion. 2012 1×
10 '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. 2012 1×
10 A Mahomedan dies leaving behind him a son, father and paternal grandfather. He leaves a will bequeathing his property to his paternal grandfather. Is the bequest valid? 2016 1×
10 A Mahomedan minor daughter, living separately with her divorced mother, claims maintenance from her father. Is the claim valid? 2015 1×
10 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. 2012 1×
10 A Mohamedan marries a minor girl who has not yet attained puberty. He sues to recover custody of the minor from her mother. Decide. 2015 1×
10 A, a Mohamedan widow who retained possession of her husband's properties in exercise of her lien for dower dies leaving B, her father, as her sole legal heir. Can B succeed to her possession of her husband's properties. 2015 1×
10 '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'. 2012 1×
10 'M' a Muslim female died leaving her two daughters father, mother and husband. Distribute her property. 2018 1×
10 A Muslim male already married to a Muslim lady, wants to marry her sister. If contracted, what will be the nature of such marriage? Will it be valid? 2014 1×
10 A, a Muslim male always describes and compares his wife with his sister. Aggrieved by the behavior of the husband, the wife seeking your legal advice. Explain. 2012 1×
10 A Muslim male dies intestate leaving behind two sons and two daughters. Distribute his property as per Sunni law of succession. 2014 1×
10 A Muslim male dies leaving behind his two wives, a mother and three daughters. Divide his property among the sharers. 2012 1×
10 A Muslim male divorced his wife and refused maintain his divorced wife beyond the Iddat Period. Advise her as to her rights. 2014 1×
10 A Muslim male, who is living abroad would like to divorce his wife living in India. For this purpose, he delegated this right to his father. Will such delegation be valid? 2014 1×
10 A Muslim marriage is contracted without any Dower fixed by the Parties. Will such marriage be valid? Explain. 2018 1×
10 'A' a Muslim Pronounced Talaq for 3 times to one of his wives 'B'. Explain the rights of 'B' under Muslim Law. 2018 1×
10 A, a Muslim, pronounced triple talaq to his wife at a time. Explain the rights of such divorced wife. 2014 1×
10 A Muslim wants to gift away his entire self acquired property for religious and spiritual purpose. He is seeking your legal opinion. Advice. 2012 1×
10 A, a Muslim woman is not married to B, a muslim man. A conceives a child from B. When the child is born, B acknowledges the child as his child. Is the child legitimate? 2016 1×
10 A Muslim would like to give away 50% of his property by will to his near relatives. Can he bequeath such an extent of property? Explain. 2014 1×
10 A Sunni Muslim dies leaving behind two wives, mother and three daughters. Distribute the estate. 2016 1×
10 'A' a Sunni Muslim dies leaving behind his widow, father, two daughters and two sons. Distribute the property. 2021 1×
10 A Sunni Muslim male died leaving behind his mother, two wives, one son and one daughter. Decide the shares of each of the legal heirs. 2014 1×
10 'X' a Sunni Muslim married a 'Y' a Hindu girl after her conversion to Islam. After a period of 5 years of marriage Y wants to come out of the marriage. What is the way out to Y without going to a court of Law? 2021 1×
10 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? 2012 1×
15 State the concept of "Dower" under Muslim law with relevant case laws. 2016 1×
15 Explain the conditions that render a Muslim Marriage Void and Irregular and effects of such marriages. 2014 1×
15 What are the different kinds of guardianship known to Muslim Law? 2021 1×
15 Explain the different modes of Talaq. 2012 1×
15 Distinguish between Valid and Void Marriages and pointing out the circumstances under which a Marriage is considered Irregular. 2016 1×
15 Explain "Divorce" among Muslims. Discuss the classification and different modes of Divorce in case of Muslim marriages. 2014 1×
15 What is "Dower"? Explain its objects and classification. 2017 1×
15 Explain the essentials of Waqf. How is it created and revoked? 2014 1×
15 What are the grounds of divorce a Muslim woman can seek relief under Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939. 2012 1×
15 State the grounds of divorce provided to the husband and wife under the Indian Divorce Act, 1869. 2016 1×
15 Define "Guardian". What are the kinds of Guardians? When a Guardian can be removed? 2012 1×
15 How can a marriage under Muslim Law be dissolved? Discuss the rights of a Divorced Muslim wife to seek maintenance from her husband. 2014 1×
15 Explain how the property of a Christian male devolves. 2018 1×
15 Explain the intestate succession rules for distribution of property of a Christian. 2021 1×
15 Discuss the law relating to maintenance of a Divorced Wife with the help of decided cases. 2015 1×
15 Explain the law relating to maintenance of a Muslim divorced wife. 2018 1×
15 Explain the meaning of the Guardian. What are the different kinds of Guardians under Muslim Law? 2012 1×
15 Explain the nature of Muslim Marriage and discuss the essential requirement of a Valid Marriage. 2015 1×
15 Discuss Origin and Development of Muslim Law. 2014 1×
15 Critically analyse the radical change brought by the Amendment to Indian Divorce Act, 2001. 2012 1×
15 What are the sources of Muslim Law? [remainder not photographed]. 2017 1×
15 Explain various sources of Muslim Law. 2018 1×
15 Define "Waqf". Explain Essentials and kinds of Waqf. 2014 1×
15 Who may be appointed as Mutawalli? State the powers of Mutawali over the Wakf Property. 2016 1×
15 Who are the sharers according to Hanafi law? Examine the extent of their share under Hanafi (Sunni) law. 2012 1×
15 Write an essay on the various grounds of divorce available under Muslim Law for a Muslim Husband. 2021 1×
15 Write the Meaning of Will and discuss the requisites of a Void Will and distinguish between Will and Gift under Muslim law. 2015 1×