CCSU BA LLB - Family Law I (Hindu Law) - 2022 - Old question paper

BA LLB 5th Semester Examination, December 2022
Family Law - I
Hindu Law
(BL-5002)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. Void and voidable marriage
2. Which person may be taken in adoption?
3. Can a widowed daughter-in-law claim maintenance from her father-in-law?
4. Dejure guardian or guardian-at litem.
5. Sapinda - relationship.

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Comment on the right to property of a Hindu female under section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act 1956.
7. Is Hindu Marriage a sacrament of or only a civil contract? Discuss with case law.
8. Who can claims maintenance under the Hindu Adoption and maintenance Act 1956 and on what grounds?

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What are the rules and order of succession to the property of a female Hindu dying intestate according to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956? Discuss.
10. Name the classes of guardians defined in Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956. What are their powers? Explain.
11. Under what circumstances can a Hindu wife claim maintenance and separate residence from her husband?
12. What are the sources of Hindu Law? Explain them briefly.
13. Who are the class-I heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956? How do they inherit property? Discuss.