CCSU LLB - Family Law (Hindu Law) - 2024 - Old question paper

LLB 2nd Semester Examination, May 2024
Family Law
(Hindu Law)
(K-2003)

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

1. Debatter Property
2. Sapinda Relationship
3. Partition by Conversion
4. Legal position of Karta
5. Maintenance Pendente Lite

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

6. Define Gift. Can a gift be made in favour of an unborn person?
7. Is there any right to maintenance out of impartible property? What is the rule of devolution of impartible property?
8. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Full Blood and Half Blood relationship

(b) What are the requisite condition of a valid adoption?

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

9. What are the sources of Hindu Law? Explain them fully. Discuss also the contribution of legislation as source of Hindu Law.
10. What are the essential differences between the Mitakshara and the Dayabhaga schools of Hindu Law?
11. Determine the concept of marriage under Hindu Law. How far has the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 changed its original concept?
12. What do you understand by the term testamentary Guardian of minor? How they are appointed? What are their powers?
13. Discuss the general rules of succession to property of a male Hindu dying intestate as provided under the Hindu Succession Act 1956.