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Paper I Subject Code: BL501 I Family Law II

B.A. LL.B (Semester-V) EXAMINATION OCTOBER 2019

Family Law II

BL501

[Duration: Three Hours] [Max. Marks :75]

Instructions : i) Question No. 13 and 14 are compulsory. ii) Answer any 8 Questions from QNo.1 to 12.

8X8=6:4 Explain Mitakshara Coparcenary and discuss its ,various incidences."

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Who is karta? Examine in detail the powers'to ali'enaJ~ ~oint FamUyProp(:rty by Karta. .... " ' " '-.

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Q.3 Discuss the General rules of succession under "Hindu Succession Act, 1956 relating to their property of a Hindu Female dying intestate.

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What is partition? Explain modes._,0f partition.

Explain the concept of sons Bious' Obligation to ;pay fathers debt.

Explain the Provisions relat!ng,to the Famiiy'Coprts,U!lder Farnrly,Courts act, 1984.

Explain the provisions (egarding Marurnakkattayam and Aliyasantana Laws under Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

What are the rules oJ succession for Christian Intestate under Indian Succession Act?

Define Uniform>Givil God,e"' What are the impediments to its implementation?

What are disqualifications,,affecti't1g a Muslim in,inheriting property.

Explain Religious'RJtp;alism-an&its,implicatiorts,in India.

Discuss settlement of spousal property U!lder various laws in India.

Q.l3 Write short notes on any two~ a) ApratibanqhaDaya anfl"SapratibandhaDaya b) Agnates amr cognates c) Reversioner

Q.l4 Write short notes on any two: a) Escheat b) Ascendants and,Descendants c) Benefit to estate

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BALBA-1928 B.A.LL.B (Degree) Semester V, Examination April 2019

fAMILY lAW - U

Duration: 3 hours Total Marks: 75

Instructions: i) Answer any eight.(B) fluestionsfrom No.1 to 12 ii) Q. No. 13 & 14 are compulsory.

1) State and explain the various characteristics of a Mitakshara

Coparcenary.

2) What is Apratibandha Daya? Discuss its various sources.

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3) Discuss the concept of 'Gains of learning' and discuss the impact of the Hindu Gains of Learning Act on the Joint Hindu Family.

4) Discuss the various powers and obligations of the Karta.

5) Discuss the concept of 'Son's Pious Obligation' and explain its current status.

6) Who are the persons entitled to a share on partition under the Mitakshara System of law.

7) With reference to the laws of inheritance, discuss the position of Hindu females under the uncodified and codified laws .

. 8) Discuss the General Rules of Succession under the Hindu Succession Act 1956.

9) Discuss the classification of heirs under the Wanafi laws.

10) Discuss the rules of inheritance governing the Parsis under the Indian Succession Act 1925.

11) With the help of case law, discuss impediments to the formulation of Uniform Civil Code.

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12) Discuss the Constitution, powers and functions of family Courts.

13) Writes Short Notes on any two. ( 3 x 2 = 6) a) Dayabhaga Coparcenary b) Gender Justice c) Disqualification to succession under Hindu Law

14) Write short notes on any two _ (2.5 X 2 = 5 ") a) Properties indivisible by nature b) Settlement of spouses Property c) Doctrine of Radd and Au e.

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1..- B.A. LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, April 2018 FAMILY LAW .:.: '11 · .· .

Duration ·: 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Instructions : 1) Answer any eight questions from Q. No. 1 ~o 12. 2) Questions 13 and 14 are. compul~or:y. ·

1. Explain the concept of Mitakshara Coparcenary and its<featur.es. - , (8x8=64)

2. "The Hindu Joint Family prop~rty is like a big reserv~ir into which propefty fl~ws · in from various sdurces"·. Discuss. · ·

3 . . Discuss the con<;:ept and the subjectmatter of partition under the Mital<shara system of law. ·

4. Who is a Karta? Who can be a Karta?

5. Discuss the legal status of an unborn child/son, adopted son and illegitimate son in the light of their right to partition.

6_. Discuss the Doctrine of Sons Pious obligation. Has it been amended?

7. Section ·14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 introduced fundamental changes . '

in the Hindu Law of Women's property. Explain.

8. Discuss the rules relating to .succession of property of a Hindu male dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

9. Who are sharers,? What are their shares unoer the Muslim Law of succession?

10. Discuss general rules of . succession and exclusion from succession under Muslim Laws.

11. With reference to property reginus under. Family Laws of Goa, ·discuss-I

a) General Community of assets.

b) Absolute separation of assets.

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12. Discuss rules relating to distribution of property among· Parsis under the Indian Succession Act, 1925. ·

13. Write short notes on an·y~two ~-. . · .

a) Matrilineal Joint Family.

b) Dayabhaga Coparcenary.

c) Residuaries under Muslim Law. . ; . ~ • • :" • ' t • ~

14. ·w~ite short notes on any two :

a) Gains of learnjng., · •'

.. b) O~~trine o_f Aul ~ndr Radd. . . . . . . . ~ - .. · . ~ . . .

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c) Marumakkattayam and Aliyasantana systems o.f law under Hindu Succession ·· · Act, t956.

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B.A.LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, November 2017 FAMILY LAW -II

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Instructions: 1) Answeranyeightquestions from Q. No.1 to 12. 2) Question 13 and 14 are compulsory. (8x8=64)

1. Discuss the composition and incidents of the Mitakshara Joint Hindu Family.

2. With the help of case law, discuss the doctrine of blending.

3. How is a partition effected under the mitakshara system of law ?

4. Discuss with case law the concepts of 'Apatkale', 'Kutumbarthe' and 'Dharmarthe' under the mitakshara system.

5. What is antecedent debt ? Discuss the father's powers of alienation for an antecedent debt.

6. With reference to property regimes under family laws of Goa; discuss, general community of assets and absolute separation of assets.

7. Who are class I heirs under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 ? State the rules of distribution of property among these heirs.

8. Discuss the rules relating to Succession to the property of a Hindu female dying intestate under the Hindu Succession Act, ,1956. ·

9. Who are Koranic heirs ? What are the specified shares allotted to them under the Koran?

10. Discuss the doctrine of Au I and Radd under the Muslim Law of succession.

11. Discuss the rules relating to distribution of property to person other than pars is under the India Succession Act, 1925.

12. Discuss the constitution, jurisdiction and functions of Family Courts under the Family Courts Act.

13. Write short notes on any two :

a) Uniform civil code.

b) Karta

c) . Disqualifications under Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

14. Write short notes on any two ·:

a) Re-opening of partition . .

b) · Distant kindreds under Muslim Law.

c) Dayabhaga coparcenary.

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Duration : 3 Hours Total Marks : 75

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Instructions: 1) Answeranyeight(B) questions from 1 to 12. · (Bx8=64) 2) Questions 13 and 14 are compulsory. ·

Explain the concept of Mitakshara joint family.

State the features of DayabhagaCoparcenary.

Explain obstructed and unobstructed heritage ..

"Karta is sui generis"- Explain.

What do you mean by gains of learning ?·

Explain the Karta's power of alienation of joint family property.

What do you mean by partition ?

Explain Christian intestate succession.

How the property of a female belonging to Marumakkatayam dying intestate shall devolve ? -

What is meant by settlement of spousal property? Suggest reforms if any.

''The concept of family court implies an integrated broad based service to families in trouble"- Explain. ·

12. ·Explain religious pluralism and its implications in India.

13. Write short notes on. any two :

a) Coparcenary within a coparcenary

b) Partial partition.

c) Doctrine of Aul

14. Write short notes on any two :

a). Avyavaharka Debt.

b) Dayabhaga Coparcenary

c) · Optional Uniform Civil Code.

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, October 201'6 . FAMILY LAW -:- II

Duration: 3 Hours Total Marks : 75

Instructions: 1) Answeranyeight(B) questions from 1 to 12. 2) Questions 13 and 14 are compulsory.

~ 1. Define coparcenary. Can a female be a coparcener?

2. Explain the concept of ancestral property in Hindu law.

3. State the various powers of karta.

4. State the law governing the dayabagha coparcenary.

5. Explain the effects of coparcener's alienation.

6. State the conditions for reunion under Hindu law.

7. Discuss religious· pluralism in India.

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8. Explain the importance of family courts w~th emphasis on its jurisdiction.

9. Enumerate the Legislative provjsions that implement gender justice.

-~ 10. Explain the rights of an alienee of property in Hindu law.

·11. Explain the concept of uniform civil code with relevant case laws.

12. Explain what is meant by settlement of spousal property. Suggest reforms, if required. ·

13. Write short notes on any two : _ (3x2 = 6) a) Gains of learning b) Doctrine· of Raad c) Reopening of partition.

14. Write short notes on any two : (2.5x2 = 5) a) Family arrangement b) Class I heirs of Hindu male c) Father's power of alienation.

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, April 2016 FAMILY LAW- II ·

Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight (B) qu.estions from Q. No. 1 to 12. 2) Question No. 13 and14iscompulsory.

1. Every Hindu Joint Family is Presumed to be a joint family? Explain. (8x8=64)

2. Define Partition. Explain partition By Metes and Bounds.

3. Discuss the concept "Uniform Civil Code" and the impediments in the way of implementing in spite of the directions of the Supreme Court.

4. Explain Karta's Power of Alienation and the remedies available to the Ali nee. ·

5. Explain the provisions for succession in property of a Hindu Male dying intestate.

6. Explain Hanafi Rules of Succession under Muslim Law.

7. Discuss rules of Succession for an European Christian dying intestate.

8. Define a Will . Outline the essentials of a Will.

9. In Dayabhaga joint family comes into existence on the death of the father. Explain,

10. Analyze the doctrine Son's Pious obligation to pay fathers debt ?

11. Discuss Doctrine of Au I and Radd.

12. Define Alienation and explain Coparcenar's power of Alienation.

13. Write short notes on any two. 1) Gains of Learning 2) Women's Estate

. 3) Coparcenary Rt;

14. Write short notes on any two. 1) Sole surviving Coparcener

2) Apatkale 3) Modes of Partition.

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester ... V) Examination, October 2015 . FAMILY LAW -II -

Duration : 3 Hours -Max. Marks : 75 • .

Instructions: 1) Answer any· eight (B) questions from Q. No. 1 to 12. . . • 2) . Question No. 1-3 and 14 is compulsory .

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Differentiate between Mitakshara Joint Family and Dayabhaga Joi~t Family. . . . .

Define. Partition. Explain partition by Metes and Bounds.

Discuss the concept '~Uniform Civil Code" and the impedif11ents in· the way of implementing inspite of the directions of the Supreme Court.

4. Explain Karta's Power of Alienation and the remedies available to the Ali nee . •

5. Explain the provisions for succession in property of a Hindu Male dying intes~ate. ·

6. "India i _~ a. Secular Country" explain Religiou~ Pluralis~ in India . .

7. Define a wilL -Outline the essentials of a will. .

8. List·out the properties which cannot be partitioned. What are·the\larious modes . . .

available for Partitio·n ? . . . .

9. What are Marumaktayam and Aliyasantana rules of succession ? •

10. Who will-be the heirs if a Parsi dies intestate ?

11. Explain the concept of Family Courts. Explain· the jurisdiction of Fam·uy·.court established under the Family CotJrt Act 1984·.

12. Give the disqualifications of a· heir under Muslim Law.

13. Write short notes on any. two: •

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a) Settlement of Spousal property •

b). Principles of succession in Muslim Law

c) Son's ~ious obligation to pay fathers qebt. •

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14. . Write short notes on any_ two : (2x2.5=~) •

· a) Optional Civil Code ... -b) Coparcenary . . .

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, April 2015 FAMILY LAW -II

Duration : 3 Hours · Total Marks : 75

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Instructions: 1) Answer any eight (B) questions from 1 to 12. 2) Questions 13 and 14 are compulsory.

Explain the salient features of a dayabhaga coparcenary. Distinguish it from mitakshara coparcenary.

Explain the mitakshara concepts of separate and self acquired property.

Discuss the Karta's position, powers and liabili~ies in a mitakshara joint family.

Explain the various disqualifications to succession under the Hindu Succession Act.

Discuss religious pluralism in India.

Discuss rules of intestate succession applicable to Christians under the Indian Succession Act.

Explain the importance of family courts with emphasis on its jurisdiction. .

Enumerate the legislative provisions under the various personal laws that implement gender justice.

Explain· the rights of an alienee of property in Hindu law.

Explain the concept of uniform civil code with relevant case laws.

Explain partition and the various modes of partition.

Explain what is meant by settlement of spousal property. Suggest reforms, if required.

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13. Write short notes on any two : 6

a) Gains of learning

b) Doctrine of Raad

c) Reopening of partition.

14. Write short notes on any two: 5

a) Family arrangement

b) Class I heirs of Hindu male

c) Father's power of alienation.

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B.A. LL.B. (Semester - V) Examination, October 2014 FAMILY LAW -II

Duration: 3 Hours n Total Marks: 75 . .. .

Instructions: 1) Answer any eight (B) questions from 1 to i2. 2) Questions 13 and 14 are compulsory.

1 . . Explainthe concept of coparcenary under Hindu l~w. What are the changes-in ttfe coparcenary system introduced by the ameridme~t to the Hindu Succession Act, 2005 ? ·· · · · · -- · · · · · ·· 8

2. Explain the classification of property under the mitakshara system.

3. Explain the concept of partition. Explain which properti~s can and c~mnot be partitioned.

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4. Explain the rules governing intestate succession to the property of female Hindu. 8

5. Discuss the concept of alienation of property as followed by the Mitakshara School. 8

6. What is meant by settlement of spousal property ? Suggest reforms if any. 8

7. Examine the concept and need for a uniform civil code. 8

8. "The concept of family court implies an integrated broad based service to families in trouble." Explain. 8

9. Explain religious pluralism and its implications in India. 8

10. Explain the Marumakkattayam and Aliyasanthna laws of succession. 8

11. What are the various constituUonal provisions to implement gender justice in

India? 8

12. Explain the doctrine of pious obligation to settle debts. 8

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c) Doctrine of Aul.

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