HINDU LAW

B.A. LLB. – Vth –SEM

(PAPER CODE: BL-504)

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

1. Explain sources of Hindu Law. Define Ancient Source & Modern Source.
2. Define customs as an ancient source of Hindu Law. Mention kinds of custom &
what are valid requisites for custom.
3. Explain school of Hindu Law & difference b/w Mitakshara & Dayabhags school?
4. Explain the Nature of Hindu Marriage. What changes brought from 1955 to 1976
as comparison to old Hindu Marriage Concept?
5. Explain Essential conditions of Hindu Marriage Act 1955.
6. Define Provision of Hindu Marriage Act 1955. Regarding restitution of conjugal
rights with the help of case laws.
7. Differences b/w void & voidable marriage under HMA.
8. Explain dissolution of marriage under HMA & also enumerate the grounds of
divorce?
9. What do you understand by divorce by mutual consent?
10. Difference b/w judicial separation & divorce under HMA.
11. Define cruelty as a ground of HMA with the help of decided cases?
12. What is the object of Hindu succession Act 1956. Explain main features of
succession act.
13. Explain general Rule of succession in case of Hindu male dying intestate?
14. Explain general Rule of succession is case of Hindu female dying instate?
15. Explain rule of succession under H.S.A.?
16. Explain rule regarding coparcenaries property devolution if a Hindu Male dyeing
intestate.
17. Define class –I Heirs?
18. Enumerate the Important changes brought about the HAMA Act.
19. Explain Doctrine of Relation back theory.
20. Explain main requisites for valid adoption.
a) Discuss the capacity of a male & female Hindu to take a child in adoption.
b) Who are capable to give a child in adoption & who can be adopted?
21. Define Maintenance; can Hindu wife claim maintenance from her husband though
living separately if yes under what circumstances?
22. Difference b/w maintenance pendent lite & permanent alimony?
23. Who are Natural Guardians? Under guardianship Act. Explain rights & power of
Natural Guardian.
24. Who is de-facto guardian? Power of de-facto guardian.
25. Who are Testamentary Guardians – Power & Duty of Testamentary guardian &
compare with Guardian appointed by court.