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Name.aa*.
B.A. (CRIMINOLOGY), LL.B. (HONOURS)/B.A., LL.B. (FIVE YEAR)
INTEGRATED DEGREE/FIVE YEAR INTEGRATED DOUBLE DEGREE B.A.,
LL.B/B.Com., LL.B/B.B.A., LL.B. DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2021
Third Semester
FL 6-FAMILY LAW-I

(Prior to 2018 Admissions-Supplementary)

Time: Three Hours Maximum: 75 Marks
Part A

Answer any five questions.

Each question carries 3 marks.

1. State the importance of Sruti, Smriti and Local customs as sources of Hindu Law.
2. Explain the significance ofShariat Law and canon Law in relation to the personal laws of Muslims
and Christians.

3. Examince the significance of a Uniform Civil Code for a Secular State like India.

4. Discuss the nature of marriages in the case of Hindus. Muslims and Christians.
5. State the conditions for marriage under the Special Marriage Act.

6. What are the grounds of divoree under the Indian Divorce Act ?

(5 x 3 15 marks)
Part B

Answer any three questions.

Each question carries 10 marks.
7. A marries B at a time when he already married to C. What is the effect of A's marriage with B,
was

when the parties are governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. A third
party X brings a suit for
a declaration that A's marriage with B is void. Examine
whether such a suit is maintainable.
Discuss the effect of a Muslim marriage with a Muslim woman whose husband is alive and has not
been divorced by him.

The wife of a deceased Muslim claims her dower out of the

estate of the deceased along with the
other creditors of the deccased. The other creditors
object to it on the ground that they have got a
presential claim over the dower debt. Decide.

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0. A member of a Hindu Joint family marries a Hindu woman according to the provisions ofth
Special Marriage Act. On his death the widow claims his share of the joint family property. IDecite
(3x 10 30 mark1
Part C
Answer any two of the following.
Each question carries 15 marks.
11. Discuss the different kinds of divorce under Muslim Law. Explain the nature and object of dower.
Specified dower may be divided into prompt or deferred" Comment explaining the significance of
each type of dower.
discuss the rights and duties of guardian, examining
12. Explain the concept of guardian and
guardianship under traditional Hindu Law and discussing the changes brought about by Hindu
and Guardianship Act, 1956.
Minority
13 Explain any three of the following
(a) Distinction between void and voidable marriage under Hindu Law.
(b) Legitimacy and Acknowledgement of Paternity under Muslim Law.
(c) Persons entitled to maintenance under Muslim Law.
(d) Maintenance under Section 125 Criminal Procedure Code.
(e) Procedure for Christian Marriage.
(2 x 15 = 30 marks
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Name.....

FIRST SEMESTER LL.B. (3-YEAR) AND FIFTH SEMESTER

LL.B. (5-YEAR) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH 2020
FAMILY LAW-I

(Three Year LL.B.-Regular/Supplementary)

(Five Year LL.B.-Supplementary/Mercy Chance)
Time Three Hours Maximum: 80 Marks

Part A
I. Answer any five questions. Each question carries 4 marks:

(a) Enumerate the essential conditions for a valid Christian marriage.

(b) What are the grounds of divorce available only to a wife?

(c) What do you mean by proper dower and specified dower? (2 +2 4 marks)

(d Discuss the grounds for a valid adoption under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance
Act, 1956.
(e) Examine and discuss the sources of Muslim law.
(f)Examine the prohibited degrees of relationship as per the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

5 x 4 20 marks]

Part B

II. Answer any three problems. Each question carries 10 marks

(a) Aravind and Anakha are married since two years. They decided to end their married life

by filing a petition for divorce on mutual consent. A month after filing the petition, Anakha
found herself pregnant. She informed Aravind of pregnancy and both decided not to
ontinue with the divorce proceedings before court any more. Advice both. Also examine
on the legitimacy of Anakhs's child.

b) Clara, a Christian women is married to Joseph as per Christian Customary law. Some
disputes arises between them and Joseph leaves his matrimonial home. He vows not to
come back until Clara leaves his home and goes back to her rich parents Clara refuses to
leave and demands maintenance from Joseph as Clara is jobless. Advise Joseph.
(c) H, a Hindu woman and M, a Muslim man were married under the provisions of Special
Marriage Act. S, a son was born to them and was brought up as a Hindu. Later H converted
to Islam and D, a daughter is born to them. Decide the religion of S and D.

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accident. He doesn't have any other r e l .
relative
his parents in a n
(d) Nannu, a boy of 8 years both wants to adopt Nanr
unmarried woman
of 26 years. Priya nnu
and is protected by Priya a n child by herself. Decid
it and wants to adopt the
widow opposes
But Priya's mother,
a
husband was alive?
the boy if her
Could Priya's mother adopt (3x 10 30 marka
Part C
marks
Each question carries 15
III. Answer any twoquestions. in it by
and the changes brought
Hindu Law on Minority and Guardianship
(a) Discuss the
modern legislation.
divorce with reference to recen
of rights of Muslim women on
(b) Analyse the protection
Amendments in Muslim Law.
between void and voidable marriages and examine its effect under Hind
(c) Distinguish
Law.
(7% +7h= 15 marks
2x 15 =
30 mark
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Name...* e *esde*e*********
E E YEAR LLB. (UNITARY) DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER&2019
Second Semester

UL 8-FAMILY LAW-I
(2018 Admission onwards)

Regular
Time Three Hours Maximum 75 Marks

Part A

Answer any five questions.

Each question carries 3 marks.

1. Explain the "Dharma" concept of Hindu Law.

2. What are the traditional or classical sources of Hindu Law ?

3. Explain the nature of Muslim widow's right of retention.

4. How is a marriage solemnised under Christian Marriage Act ?
What punishiments can be awarded for "matrimonial offences" under the Ilindu Marriage Act?
5
Explain the effects of a valid adoption under the present Hindu Law.
6
7. Discuss the importance of ljma and Qiyas as sources of Muslim Law.
5 x3 = 15 marks)

Part B

Answer any three questions.

Each question carries 10 marks.

8. Ramraj, a Brahmin from Madurai, marries Lakshmi Devi, a Nair Lady at Palghat by exchange of
rings. Decide the legal validity of their marriage.
but they do not want to change their
9. X a Muslim boy and Y a Christian girl want to marry

religion. Advise X and Y.

11 years. But it proved later that
10. Rema, a Hindu widow aged 45 years adopts X' a boy aged was

their deceased husband was opposed to adoption of children and against adopting X'. Is the adoption
valid ? Decide.
Basheer
11. Basheer was married to Nazeema in 1979. Later in 1980 Basheer converted to Christianity.
of ? Decide.
mmediately marries another woman before the expiration of Iddat. Is he guilty bigamy
(3x 10 = 30 marks)

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Part C
Answer any two questions.
Each question carries 15 marks.
What a r e
12 Disinguish a valid Muslim marriage from a viod and irregular marriage. tha
consequences of an irregular marriage?
L3. Explain the concept of matrimonial cruelty in Hindu Law relating to marriages which will b
sufficient for getting a divorce. Is it possible to get a dissolution of a Hindu marriage by mutua
consent of the spouses ?
14. Distinguish between Natural guardian and Testamentary guardian. What are the powers of
testamentary guardian under Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act ?
(2x 15 =30 marks
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Name.ss
SEMESTER LL.B.
AND FIFTH
ST SEMESTER LL.B. (THREE YEAR) 2019 APRIL
(FIVE YEAR) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

FAMILY LAW-I

(Three Year LL.B.-Regular/Supplementary)

Chancel
LL.B.-Supplementary/Mercy
Five Year Maximum: 80 Marks
Time Three Hours
Part A

Answer any five questions.

marks.
Each question carries 4

. Explain the important sources of Hindu Law.

Act 1955?
under Hindu Marriage
2. What are the essential ingredients of a valid marriage

contractual marriage or not ?

3. Whether Muslim marriage is a

under the Indian Christian Marriage

4. What are the conditions relating to Solemnization of marriage
Act?
to maintenance and
maintenance in India in respect of Wife's right
5. What is the Law relating to
divorced Muslim woman ?

Hindu minor?
6. Who are the natural guardians of a
(5 x 4 20 marks)

Part B

Answer any three problems.

Each problem carries 10 marks.

and filed a petition for mutual divorce before

7. H and W expressed their consent for mutual divorce
his consent keeping in Paramount interest
family Court. Later H asserted that he was withdrawing
and welfare of the children. Decide.

as their child B did not

8. A and B married and remained without children. A proposed to adopt C
B remained silent. Subsequently B filed
protest for the adoption. At the time ofadoption ceremony
a petitionand the
challenged of validity in the absence of her consent. A denied B's
adoption
contention. Decide.

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the Grand mother appointed X. The mother of the
9 During the life time of H' the father, the nin
children as guardian by excenting a will. X proposed to transfer the properties bequeathed
minor children. H filed objection and filed
a suit for injunction preventing X to make trans
that he is the natural guardian of his minor child.
dre
theproperties of children on the ground
Decide.
Both from differ.
10. A', a male under the age of 21 years, B'a female completed 18 years. are
Act. Is this valid. Decide.
religion and apply for marriage under the special Marriage
(3x 10 = 30 mark
Part C
Answer any two questions.
Bach question carries 15 marks.
11. Diseuss the various methods divorece under Muslim Law and show how the positions of woma,
thisregard?
12. Role
ofFamily Courts in the setlement of matrimonial Dispute in the light of the provision
Family Courts Act.
13, When can a Wife ask for dissolution of marriage and what
on
grounds under the Indian Div
Act?
(2x 15 =
30 mar
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Name..

TH SEMESTER LL.B. (5 YEAR) AND FIRST SEMESTER LL.B. (3 YEAR)

DEGREE EXAMINATION, JUNE 2017

FAMILY LAW-I

(Regular/Supplementary)
Maximum : 80 Marks
:ThreeHours
Part A
Answer any five of the following questions. Each question carries 4 marks.
(a) Distinguish between valid, void and voidable marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act.

(b) What is Mahr ? What is the importance of Mahr in muslim marriage ?

(c) "Dower is an invaluable right of a Muslim wife"- comment.

(d) Distinguish between 'acknowledgement' and 'adoption.
the person and property of a Hindu
(e Explain the powers and liabilities of the guardian over
minor.
valid Christian marriage. Who are authorized to solemnize
() Explain the essential conditions of a
Christian Marriage ?
(5x 4 20 marks)

Part B

Answer any three of the following problems. Each question carries 10 marks.
II.
(a) Can the guardian of a child whose parentage is not known give the child in adoption?
Substantiate your answer.

(b) A Hindu wife wants to move questioning the constitutional validity of section 9 of
the court
her.
the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 providing for restitution of conjugal rights. Adyise
her minority. Now, after attaining majority,
(c) 'A', a Muslim girl, was given in marriage during
she wants to repudiate her marriage. Advise.
husband. Advise
(d) *, a Hinduwife, wants to live separately and claim maintenance from her
her as to the proper legal proceedings to be initiated.
3 x 10 30 marks)

Part C

Answer any two of the following questions. Each question carries 15 marks.
III.
(a) Explain the requisites adoption with reference to the capacity of the person giving
of a valid
and Maintenance
in adoption and the person taking in adoption under the Hindu Adoptions
? Can a
Act, 1956 and under the law prior to the Act. What are the effects of a valid adoption
valid adoption be cancelled? Turn over
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'ackrnowledgement
of legiti,
What is
ofa child ?
legitimacy
(b) at do you understand by for
1Or th
the
h e purpo,
purp
1egitimation'?
" d e p e n d e n t s "
"dependents
How is it different from are wi
what cases a
wife.
are
? Who
W ho In
maintenance
m a i n t e n a n c e 1956?
by Act, sband ?? Ex
understand M a i n t e n a n c e
from husband
w h a t do y o u and m a i n t e n a n c e
Adoptions
n t e n a n c e

under Hindu
förfeiting
her right to
without
residence
(2x 15 = 30 ma
claim separate
decisions.
with thehelp ofjudicial
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Name...
LL.B. (HONS./B.Com.
B.A. (CRIMINOLOGY) LL.B. (HONS.)/B.B.A.
DECEMBER 2017
LLB. (HONS.) DEGREE EXAMINATION,

Third Semester

FL 6-FAMILY LAW-I
AdmissionsSupplementary)
2015
(2015 Admissions-Regular/Prior to Maximum: 75 Marks
Time Three Hours

Part A

five questions.
Write explanatory notes on any
marks.
Each question carries 3

Customs.
1. Sources of Hindu law-Sruthi, Smrithi and Local

2. Uniform Civil Code and its significance.

3. Personal Laws and Secular States.

4. Grounds for divorce under Indian Divorce Act.

5. Special Marriage Act.

6. Adoption among Christians.

(5 x 3 = 15 marks)

Part B

Answer any three questions.

Each question carries 10 marks.
of
the court whether the condition stated in S.12 (1) (a)
question for consideration before
was
7. The
was against the
for granting divorce. The husband's petition
the Hindu Marriage Act fully existed
inchoate acts of coitus took place. The
impotency of his wife. There was evidence that some
alleged husband contended that
constituted consummation when the
court had to consider what
the inchoate acts and it could not be achieved
ofcoitus
consummation meant something more than
in evidence. Decide.
in his case because of the inability of the wife and it was also proved
was submitted by the wife under the
Indian Divorce Act alleging
8. A petition for nullity o. marriage
was living at the time of the marriage
and the marriage with
that the former wife of the husband
Examine the maintainability of the petition and decide.
such former wife was then in force.

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of he
9.The widow of a deceased Mohammedan was in Dossession of her husbana
dower. The heirs of the deceased obtained a decree to the effect that they
hseho
duolw
dehra v
deeb
ptos
w si
e ts
hsin
dower
debt within
of t h e
their shares of the estate upon payment of a proportionate
part
made
of the
widow
the heirs s t .
made in six months,
same
months. When the payment was not l a t e r the
Several years
done.
of the
property and parted with possession in favour
Decide.
the widow and the done for possession of their shares. them ac
effected by both of
adoption be
10 A Hindu dies leaving two widows, directing that an
Is the
adoption
valid ? If
tt
A the of adoption.
together. The widows jointly take part in
ceremony
? Decide.
boy dies which of them will inherit the property (3 x 10 = 30 msrTk
Part C
Answer any two questions.
Each question carries 15 marks.
11. Explain the concept of Void and Voidable marriage pointing out the distinction between the t
and discuss the matrimonial reliefs available in both cases under Hindu Marriage Act.
12 Discuss the Muslim Law of Divorce, explaining the different kinds of divorce, examining th
provisions of the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 relating to the right of divorce availabl:
to Muslim Women.
Explain the concept
of Guardian, discussing
1
the different types of
duties, guardianship under guardians,
rights an their
and traditional Hindu Law and changes brought about
Guardinanship
S.125 Cr.P.C
Act, 1956. Discuss the
right of maintenance of
by Hindu Minorit
Muslims, Christian and under
(2x 15 30
marks
=
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Name.
LL.B.
[HONS.] B.Com.,
.HONS.] B.B.A., LL.B.
B.A. (CRIMINOLOGY) LL.B. F E B R U A R Y 2017
EXAMINATION,
DEGREE
THONS.]
Third Semester

FL 6-FAMILY LAW-I

(Regular/Supplementary)

Prior to 2015 Admissions Maximum: 75 Marks

Time Three Hours
Part A

Answer any five questions.

Each question carries

3 marks.

and Canon Law.

. S t a t e the nature and importance of Shariat Law
Acharas and Local
Custom as sources
of Hindu
of Sruthi, Smriti,
Z.Discuss the place of importance

Law.
laws in a secular state.
examine the place of personal
3. Explain the concept of secular state and
Code for India.
Discuss the importance of a Uniform Civil
4. What is Uniform Civil Code ?

under the Christian Law ? Explain.

5. What is the concept of marriage
maintenance of parents.
Cr. P. C. regarding
6. State the importance of S. 125
(5 x 3 15 marks)

Part B

Attempt any three problems.

marks.
Each question carries 10
court
decree of restitution of conjugal rights passed against her by the
7. The wife appealed against a
the husband had been still persisting
husband. The ground of appeal was that
on the petition of her matrimonial home.
adultery which had prevented living with him in the
her from
in the act of
to the Hindu Community.
Examine whether the appeal will succeed when the parties belong
Hindu in 1957. In 1958, A becomes a convert to Christianity. In
8. A, a Hindu male is married to B a

1959, B sues A for divorce. Decide.

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9.A Muslim wife claims dower from her husband when the divorce takes effect. He oo
e
payment of full dower on the ground that the marriage is not consumnated
e
d
again on
*
10. d wn0 1s married and his wife still living wants to marry
of 15 y e a r s
of married
fe
ife
has been unable to bear child for him even after the lapse
wire a her irom
oeECO
and it has prevented
suffering from Diabetes all these vears
Sne nas been
pregnant. Can he do so ? Decide. (3x 10 = 3 0 mar
Part C
Answer any two
questions.
carries 15 marks.
Each question
Act. Explain the difie
under the Hindu Marriage
a valid marriage
11. Discuss the conditions for of such marriage.
examining the c o n s e q u e n c e s
between void and voidable marriage
under the Muslim Law. What are the grounds for
12. Explain the different kinds of divorce
under Indian Divorce Act ? Summarise.
Write a note on adoption among Hindus, stating conditions for a valid adoption.
Discuss the law oflegitimacy and acknowledgement of paternity under Muslim Law.
Discuss the scope of guardianship under Hindu Law and Muslim Law.
(2 x 15 3
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Name...
FIPTH SEMESTER LL.B. (FIVE YEAR) AND FIRST SEMESTER LL.B.
(THREE YEAR) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
FAMILY LAW-I

(Three Year LL.B.-Regular/Supplementary)

Five Year LL.B.-Supplementary/Mercy Chancel
Time: Three Hours Maximum : 80 Marks

Part A
.Answer any ffve of the following questions. Each question carries 4 marks:
(a) Explain the sourees of Muslim law.
(b) What are the essential conditions of a valid adoption according to Hindu Adoptions and
Maintenance Act 1956? What are the effects of a valid adoption?
(c) What is Talaq.? Who can pronotnce Talaq ? What are the grounds on which a Muslim
woman can demand Talaq ?

(d) What is 'consanguinity' ? Explain lineal consanguinity and 'collateral consanguinity'.

(e) What are the essential conditions for a valid Christian marriage?

(f) What is meant by Muta Marriage'?

5x 4 20 marks)
Part B
II. Answer any three of the following questions. Each question carries 10 marks

(a) A Hindu husband tries to marry second time. The wife,

apprehending her husband taking
a second wife, wants to approach the court. Can she succeed ? Give reasons.

(b) A Christian husband seeks your advice as to the

legal consequence of refusal to consummate
marriage under Christian law. Give him a proper legal opinion referring to relevant legal
provisions.
(c) A', a Muslim girl, was given in marriage during her
minority. Now, after attaining majority,
she wants to repudiate her marriage. Advise her.
(d) Examine whether a Hindu unmarried woman can adopt a male child. Substantiate your
answer with the help of statutory provisions and case law.
(3 x 10 30 marks)

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III. Answer any two of the Part C G 1044
(a) following questions. Each question
Explain the essential conditions carries 15 marks: F
and for a valid
distinguish between marriage nder
under the Hindu
Hindu Marriage
Marriage
punishment for violating thevalid, void and voidable marriages. Are there
Act, 195
Ce 303
PrO
(b)
Explain in detail the law conditions?
help of decided cases. relating to aintenance of
maintenance of a divorCe
divorced Muslinm woman with th
a
(c) What do you
understand by legitimacy of a child? Explain the rules
and relating to parentage
legitimacy under Muslim law. What ag
different from legitimation'?
is
'acknowledgement of legitimacy ? How is t
Ti
(2x 15 =
30 mark
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Name......a** *****

LL.B. (FIVE YEAR)

.A.ORIMINOLOGY) LL.B. (IONOURSVB.A., DOUBLE DEGREE B.A.,
INTEGRATED
GRATED DEGREE/FIVE YEAR DECEMBER 2018
LL.B. DEGREE EXAMINATION,
LL.B./B,. Com., LL.B/B.B.A.,
hg Third Semester

FLL 6-FAMILY LAW-I

AdmissionsSupplementary)
(2016 Admissions-Regular/Prior to 2016
Maximum 75 Marks
Time Three lHours
Part A

Answer any five of the following questions.

Each question carries 3 marks.
the sources of Hindu
of Sruthi, Smrithi, Acharas and local
1. custom among
what is the importance
Law ? Explain.
2Discuss the 'nature and importance of Shariat Law and Canon Law'.

3 What is dower ? Discuss the importance of dower in Muslim Marriage.

4. Write a note on marriage under Special Marriage Act

5. Explain the significance of Uniform Civil Code.
6. Examine whether the existence of personal laws affect the concept of Secular State in India.
(5 x 3 = 15 marks)

Part B

Answer any three of the following questions.

Each question carries 10 marks.

7. A Hindu male was married to a Hindu Female according to the Hindu form of marriage. The

husband becomes a convert of Christianity and the wife becomes a convert to Islam. They now

want to have a dissolution of the marriage. Advise them.

8. A Muslim Woman, lived with her husband for a month and then went to her parents. After2

years she sued for dissolution of marriage on the ground that she was not maintained by her

husband for two years. Decide.

9 A Muslim wife claims dower from her husband when the divorce takes effect. The husband objects
to the payment of full dower on the ground that the marriage is not consummated. Decide.

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ruler
o faa
20
fon
Muslim
10. The plaintiff claims a declaration that he was the legitimate son of
ofa late Mu
a late er. It
ruler
former
of the
State. The the son of a legitimate daughter ruler concer
native suit was opposed by and
proved by the defendant that the plaintiffs mother was prostitute a
the
ruler
had
made
since
that
was not married to her. Inspite of it, it was still argued
claim. Declae 30
( 3 x 10
mark
=
of paternity, it would support the plaintiffs
aCknowledgement
Part C
questions.
Answer any two of the following marks.
carries 15
Bach question the rights and lutie
duti,
What a r e
Law.
Hindu
under
valid adoption tindu Adoption
11. Discuss the conditions for a of t h e
the provisions
examining
opuve parents and adoptee ? Discuss,
Maintenance Act, 1956.
Examine the position of
maintenance of M
divorce.
12. Discuss the different
kinds of Muslim to it.
and the Judicial
stand relating
Women under Muslim Law,
theories of divorce and the grounds of di
Christian Marriages,
13. Discuss the procedure for
under the Indian Divorce Act.
(2 x 15 =
30 ma
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Name ** ****

FIRST SEMESTER LLB.

(3-YEAR) AND FIFTH SEMESTER
LL.B. (6-YEAR) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, MAY 2014
Paper 111 FAMILY LAW I
3-Year LLB
Regular/Supplementary /5-Year LLB Supplementary)
me Thee Hours
Maximum 80 Marka

Part A
Ansuer any five questions
Each question carries 4
marks
a ) Describe the conditions under
Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act, for a valid marriage
b Dscuss the grounds of annulment of a marriage under the Hindu Law
What are the essential requisites for a valid adoption under Section 5 of the Hindu Adoption
and Maintenance Act ?

d Briefly state the sources of Mus1m Law. Discuss the importance of Quran as a source of
Musim Law
(e) Examine the concept of Iddat under the Muslim Law and discuss the necessity of iddat and

the period of Iddat.

fDiscuss the nature of the Christian marriage and the law governing their marriages.
(5x 4 20 marks

Part B
Answer any three questions.
Each question carries 10 marks.

(a) The wife was suing her husband for divorce under the Hindu Law on the ground of cruelty
She could prove before the trial court that her husband and her in-laws were making
succeed in getting decree for
frequent demands for dowry. Examine whether she can a

divorce.

(b A Hindu member of the Scheduled caste was converted to Christianity. But even after the

conversion he professed the Hindu faith by marrying a woman from the Schedule caste

the Hindu faith, showing them Hindus in the

up his children
as
community and bringing in

reserved for Schedule caste

records. He wanted to contest for
School election in a seat

he could still be treated a member of the

community. The question arose whether
as

Scheduled caste community, even after conversion to Christianity. Decide.

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while his
firs rriagej
(c) A Hindu after converting to Islam marries for a s e c o n d time legal validity of
w the su
Subsisting without the dissolution of the first marriage. Examine o m V . Decide.
Decide.
bigam
a marriage and also whether he would be guilty of the offence also
claimi
(d) A Muslim died leaving his widow, one son and daugnlife ime.
three
time.
T h i s son
This
son.
ging
claimin
whom the deceased had acknowledged
eldest son
during his
four the other
children
for his.
share
be the eldest son of the deceased, filed a suita g a i n s t
the property of the deceased. Decide.
(3 x 10 = 30 ma O mark
Part C
Answer any two
questions.
marks.
carries 15
Bach question
the Hindu Marri.
What is the difference between
Judicial separation and
Divorce under
Act.
riay
a under the Hfindu Marriage
Act? Discuss in briefthe grounds of divorce
Muslim marriage. Discuss th
(b) Define and explain the nature and importance of dower in
of dower debt.
classifications of dower, the nature and enforceability
(e) Explain the nature of a Christian marriage. Discuss the Hindu Law of Minority a
and
Guardianship. What is the Muslim law relating to legitimacy, parentage and the doctri
or acknowledgement.
(2x 15 = 30 mark