Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2009-3rd Year L.LB General Family Law of LL.B annual of Department of Law, , Rohtak - Question Paper

Time allowed: three hours

Maximum marks: 100

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all, by selecting at lowest 1 ques. from every unit. All ques. carry equal marks.

Unit one

1. explain Sruti and Smritis as source of Hindu legal regulations.

2. What is the importance of ceremonies in a Hindu Marriage? explain the validity of a wedding ranging from a Jain male and a Buddhist female in a Gurudwara by Anand Karaj ceremony.

Unit two

3. Who can adopt and who can provide in adoption under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act? Can an adoption once made be revoked?

4. Write notes on:

a) De facto Guardian.

b) Testamentary Guardian.

Unit three

5. Who is a Karta? explain the position, powers and duties of Karta.

6. Specify the persons disqualified from inheritance under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Also provide reasons for such disqualification.

Unit four

7. explain the main sources of Muslim legal regulations. Also discuss their importance under different schools.

8. describe dower and examine its classifications. What is the legal regulations relating to widow's lien for unpaid dower?

Unit five

9. What is the nature of a family court? explain the jurisdiction and powers of a family court under the Family Courts Act 1984.

10. What is the object of Special wedding Act? elaborate the conditions of a valid wedding under this Act?

Earning:   Approval pending.