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Q1 - Answer the following (not more than two sentences) (20 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Can entire property be given in will under the Indian Succession Act ? 4




Who are penalized if Parsi marriage is not registered ? 3



To Whom The Divorce Act is applicable? 3



What is 'ljma' under Muslim Law? 3



What is 'Ashirwad' under Parsi Law? 2


What is the legal status of a child born to Parsi Couple when marriage is void. 2


Who is mobed under Parsi Law? 2


What is 'codicil'? 2


Name the SECTS which divide muslims into two. 2


What is proper dower? 2


What is Khula? 2


What is Mahar-Ul-Mussal? 2


What is the place and time for solemnization of a Christian marriage ? 2


Can marriage be solemnized outside 'Agyari' under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act? 1

What is necessary ceremony for solemnizing of marriage under Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act? 1

Name the ground of nullity of marriage in a suit under Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act. 1

State two grounds on which a Parsi woman can seek divorce. 1

State any two grounds for divorce under Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act. 1

What is rule against perpetuity? 1

Which property can be given in will under Indian Succession Act? 1

Who can make Oral will under the Indian Succession Act? 1

State kinds of Wills under the Indian Succession Act 1

Define 'Supplementary Will'. 1

Who is an “Administrator” under Indian Succession Act 1

Give any two duties of Administrator. 1

What is the domicile of origin of person of legitimate birth? 1

What is the domicile of an illegitimate child under Indian Succession Act? 1

How is a residuary legatee constituted? 1

Enumerate any two grounds of divorce under Divorce Act. 1

What is permanent alimony ? 1

Can non-christian married to Christian seek divorce under Indian Divorce Act? 1

State two grounds on which a Muslim Woman can seek divorce. 1

Who is Shia Muslim? 1

What is 'Batil Nikah' under Muslim Law? 1

What is 'deferred dower'? 1

What is Dower? 1

Define types of 'Dower'. 1

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Q1 - Answer the following (not more than two sentences) (20 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
What is meant by 'Tuhur' under the Muslim Law? 1

Can a Muslim marry when he/she is on 'Huj'? 1

What is 'Jabr'? 1

What is Fasid Nikha? 1

What is 'Talaq-E-Tafweez' ? 1

What are the essentials for contracting Muta marriage? 1

What is the purpose of observing 'Iddat'? 1

Which law is applicable to Christians in India in the matter of marriage and divorce? 1

Who solemnizes a Christian marriage? 1

What is the time for solemnizing marriage under Indian Christian Marriage Act? 1

What is proper Timing for Christian Marriage. 1

Who is 'Minister of Church' under Indian Christian Marriage Act? 1

Can marriage be solemnized outside church under Indian Christian Marriage Act ? 1

When Christian woman claim Alimony? 1

State two grounds on which Christian woman can seek divorce? 1

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Q2 - Short Notes Attempt and 4 out of 6 (20 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Probate under Indian Succession Act. 3



Option of puberty. 3



Conditional bequest 2


Bequest to attesting witness and executor. 2


Domicile of Origin 2


Parsi Matrimonial Courts. 2


Appointment of delegates under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act 2


Khilwat- us- Sahiha 2


Restitution of conjugal rights under Divorce Act 2


Void wills under Indian Succession Act. 1

Oral Will under Indian Succession Act 1

Cumulative and Non-Cumulative Bequests 1

Onerous bequest. 1

Acknowledgement of paternity. 1

Requistes of valid Christian marriage. 1

Registration of Marriage under Christian Marriage Act. 1

Remarriage of Christian. 1

Place for Christian Marriage. 1

Time and Place of Christian Marriage 1

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Q2 - Short Notes Attempt and 4 out of 6 (20 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Requisites of valid Parsi Marriage. 1

Permanent alimony under Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act 1

Kinds of Marriages in Muslim Law 1

Muslim Marriage 1

Kinds of guardianship under Muslim Law 1

Custody of Children under Muslim Law 1

Khyar-Ul-Bulugh 1

Talaq-E-Biddat 1

Muta marriage. 1

Decree of Nullity of marriage under Indian Divorce Act. 1

Adultery under Indian Divorce Act 1

Alimony Pendente Lite 1

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Q3 Solve any 2 out of 3 (12 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Nandita, a Hindu married to Nassiruddin Shah, a Parsi.
(i) Can a marriage of Parsi person be solemnized to other than Parsi?
(ii) What type of marriage it will be under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act?
A Hindu girl marries with a Parsi.
(i) Can a marriage of Parsi be solemnised to other than Parsi. 2


(ii) What will be the status of above mentioned marriage? Write with relevant provisions.
Indira, a Hindu married to Firozeshah Gandhi, who is Parsi;
(i) Can a marriage of Parsi be solemnised to other than Parsi.
(ii) Is this marriage is Valid or Void under parsi Divorce and Marriage Act, write the relevant provisions.
John and Shiba are living separate under a decree of Judicial separation
i) What grounds are available for a decree of Judicial separation under the Divorce Act?
ii) What procedure is prescribed by the Divorce Act, if they want to dissolve marriage by mutual consent?
2


Mario and Angela are living separate under a decree of Judicial Separation.
(i) What grounds are available for a decree of Judicial separation under the Divorce Act ?
(ii) What procedure is to be undertaken if they want to dissolve marriage by mutual consent?
Muslim husband gives Talaq to his wife -
(i) If husband dies before Iddat, can she claim inheritance ?
(ii) Can husband claim inheritance of wife's property if she dies before Iddat period ?
(iii) What is iddat period upon Talaq ? 2


(iv) What is iddat period upon death of husband ?
(v) What is legal justification of iddat ?
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Q3 Solve any 2 out of 3 (12 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Rustam', a Parsi person married to 'Stella', a Christian lady.
(i) Can this marriage be soleminzed under Parsi Marriage Act ?
1

(ii) What will be the status of the children born out of such marriage?
(iii) Under which Act this marriage will get legal status?
If A, a Parsi dies intestate, how will his property devolve under the following situations?
(i) If A is survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter. 1

(ii) If A is survived by his widow, a son and father.
A parsi dies leaving behind his parents and a pregnant widow.
(i) What the share of parents ?
1

(ii) What is the share of the widow ?
(iii) Is the child in the womb entitled to inherit ?
Camera Proceeding are permissible under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act
(i) What does''Camera Proceedings'' mean?
1

(ii) When can it be held?
(iii) What is its legal Justification?
Shakila a 12 years Muslim girl got married.
(i) Who is entitled to act as a guardian ? 1

(ii) As per Muslim Law what procedure is prescribed if she wants to repudiate her marriage ?
Whereabouts of a Muslim Husband are not known to his wife for last three years.
(i) Can she treat it as 'Talaq'? 1

(ii) What remedy is available to her if her husband returns after three years.
A, a Muslim male married to B, a Muslim female. After four years of their marriage, A dies.
(i) What is Iddat? 1

(ii) What is the duration of Iddat B is bound to observe?
A bequeathed certain property to B. State with reason whether under the following cases legacy will lapse or not. (i) A
bequeathed to B, Rs. 50,000/- and if B dies during lifetime of A
1

then to C. B died during life time of A and C survived A.
(ii) A bequeathed to his son B, Rs. 50,000/-. B died during lifetime of A leaving behind him, his son C.
In one case, Testator bequeaths property to 'A' or to 'B'. 'A' survives the testator.
In second case, Testator bequeaths property to 'A' and 'B'. 'A' dies before the testator and
In third case, testator bequeaths property to 'A' for life and to 'B'.
1

(i) In first case, what is the nature of legacy ? Can 'B' claim the legacy?
(ii) In second case, what is the nature of legacy ? Will legacy lapse because 'A' has died ?
(iii) In third case, Can A's heirs claim bequeathes property in inheritance ?
A' dies leaving behind three children 'B', 'C' and 'D'. 'B' dies intestate leaving behind one son and two daughters. 'C' dies
intestate leaving behind widow while 'D' dies intestate leaving behind two daughters. Divide the share of each under 1

Indian Succession Act.
A' has three children, Daisy, Javed and John. Daisy dies leaving three children and Javed dies leaving two children and
John dies leaving no issue. Afterwards A dies intestate. Divide the share to each. 1

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Q3 Solve any 2 out of 3 (12 Marks) Frequency
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‘A’ whose, domicile in England, goes to Austria and enters the Austrian Service, intending to remain in that service;
1

(i) What is the domicile of origin ‘A’ ?
(ii) Which is the domicile acquired by ‘A’ ?

A, an Englishman, having his domicile in France, dies in India and leaves property, both movable and immovable in
India. 1

i) Which country's laws will be applicable to the movable property of deceased with respect to the subject of succession?
ii) The succession to immovable property is regulated by which country and law?
A Christian bridegroom gives Notice of Marriage to Minister of Religion on 30/10/2014 and solemnizes marriage on
30/12/2014
(i) What procedure is to be undertaken after Notice of Marriage? 1

(ii) What difference would it make if bridegroom has not given the Notice of Marriage?
(iii) Is this marriage valid?

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Q4 - Write any 4 out of 6 (48 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Discuss the various sources of Muslim Law. 4




Discuss the concept of talaq and its various forms under Muslim law. 3



Explain the concept of Sahi, Fasid and Batil marriage under Muslim Law. 3



Explain various kinds of will under the Indian Succession Act. 3



Illustrate the law relating to 'Domicile' under Indian Succession Act. 3



Explain the testamentory succession under Indian Succession Act. 2


Illustrate construction and interpretation of 'Will' 2


When remarriage is unlawfull under Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act? Write the requisites of the Parsi Marriage?
2


Discuss grounds of Divorce under the Divorce Act 2


1

Examine the concept and procedure of Talaq-ul-Sunna' in comparison with 'Talaq-uI-Biddat' under 'Muslim Law'.
Discuss 'Schools of Muslim Law' 1

Discuss the kinds of guardianship under muslim law. 1

Explain the Provisions of maintenance of woman under Muslim Law. 1

Explain different forms of dissolution of marriage under Muslim Law. 1

Discuss various forms of “Talaq” under Mohhammad Law. 1

Discuss the different Kinds of Dower/Mehar. 1

Discuss fully Intestate Succession under Indian Succession Act. 1

Discuss the law relating to execution and revocation of unprivileged will. 1

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Q4 - Write any 4 out of 6 (48 Marks) Frequency
NOV MAY NOV APR NOV APR NOV
Discuss Revocation of Will. 1

Discuss the difference between conditional Bequest and contingent bequest with relevant illustration. 1

Discuss Domicile of origin, Domicile by operation of law and Domicile of women. 1

State the special rules for Parsi intestates. 1

Define the requisites of valid Parsi Marriage. 1

What are the requisite of a valid Parsi Marriage? Explain the grounds available for divorce under Parsi Marriage and 1

Divorce
(i) What Act?
are the requisites to validity of Parsi marriage? 1

(ii) Discuss
Explain the provisions
the essential of divorce
requirements by mutualMarriage
of Christian consent under
underParsi
IndianMarriage and
Christian DivorceAct.
Marriage Act. 1

(i) Who can solemnize marriage under Indian Christian Marriage Act?
(ii) What are the grounds of nullity of marriage under Divorce Act? 1