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1. Sources of Muslim Law4

Who is a Muslim?
What are the ancient sources of Muslim law?
What do you mean by Qiyas?
Discuss various Sources of Muslim Law.

3. Marriage & Mehr under Muslim Law10

Explain Doctrine of Option of Puberty?
Define Tuhur.
Kinds of Dower.
Saffina, a widow, was pregnant at the time of her husband's death. After the delivery of child — but only after 2 months
Adil married Zoya. However, Zoya refused her company citing non payment of Maher. (a) Enumerate the kinds of dower (mahr
A, a Muslim husband, dies without paying the mandatory dower (Mehr). W, the widow, seeks your opinion as to her rights t
A Muslim girl 'Zarin' was married before attaining puberty, by her father's consent. (a) What is the competent age of ma
Discuss the Classification of Marriage among Muslims and the essentials of a valid marriage?
Explain in detail the concept of Sahih, Fasid and Batil Nikah under Muslim Law.
Explain the concept of Sahi, Fasid and Batil marriage under Muslim Law. What is their effect on Legitimacy of a child bo

4. Dissolution of Muslim Marriage1

Critically analyse the provision of Talaq under Muslim traditional Law in the light of the Shayara Bano v. Union of Indi

5. Maintenance under Muslim Law1

Discuss the provision of Maintenance as per Muslim Law with special reference to landmark judgement.

6. Legitimacy, Paternity & Acknowledgment1

What is domicile of origin of an illegitimate child?

7. Guardianship under Muslim Law4

Explain the term De Facto Guardian?
Kinds of Guardianship.
Classification of Guardians under Muslim Law.
Right of Hizanat.

8. Gifts & Property under Muslim Law1

HIBA under Muslim Law.

9. The Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 19368

Enumerate the provision and ground under which a Parsi can file a decree of nullity of marriage?
How many witnesses are necessary for Parsi marriage?
How many witnesses should be present at the time of Parsi marriage?
Who appoints delegates under the Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936?
Parsi Chief Matrimonial Courts.
Zeenab and Harman got married under the Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936. After 2 years of marriage both want to file
Boman, a Parsi, marries Rosy, a Christian girl. (a) Can a marriage of a Parsi be solemnized with a non-Parsi? (b) Is thi
Discuss the grounds of divorce under the Parsi Marriage & Divorce Act, 1936.

10. The Indian Christian Marriage Act, 18723

Write the prescribed time for solemnizing the Christian marriage?
What is the time and place for solemnization of a Christian marriage?
Discuss the requisites of a valid marriage: (a) Under the Indian Christian Marriage Act, 1872 (b) Under the Parsi Marria

11. The Divorce Act, 18692

Dissolution of Marriage by Mutual Consent under Divorce Act.
Explain the grounds of divorce under the Indian Divorce (Amendment) Act, 2001.

12. Indian Succession Act 1925 - Introduction3

Who is said to have died Intestate?
What is difference between 'Intestate succession' and 'Testamentary succession'?
Peter has 3 children — Mary, John & Henry. Mary dies leaving behind a daughter, John dies leaving behind 4 children (3 s

13. Domicile3

Kinds of Domicile.
A, a lady, got married to B, who is a domicile of England. (i) What will be the domicile of A now? (ii) If A gets divorc
Discuss the Law relating to Domicile under Indian Succession Act.

14. Inheritance (For other than Parsis)1

Name the Class of Heirs under Muslim Law of Inheritance.

16. Testamentary Succession19

What is Will as defined under Indian Succession Act, 1925?
Explain latent ambiguity under Indian Succession Act, 1925?
Who is a testator?
Define Codicil.
Define Residuary Legacy.
What is a Codicil?
State the property which the residuary legatee is entitled to after the death of the testator?
Lapsing of Legacies.
Rule against Perpetuity.
Bequest to an Unborn Child.
Johnson, a soldier, is in actual warfare. He wants to make a will. (i) Can he make a will while he is in warfare? (ii) I
'X' made a will which is attested by 'Y' & 'Z'. 'X' bequeathed a certain property to 'Y' in the will. (a) Who is an atte
A, a Christian, bequeaths a property to B for his life and after his death to C or in his absence to C's children. B & C
'A', a Sunni Muslim, has two sons 'B' & 'C'. B dies in the lifetime of A, leaving behind a son D. Soon after the death o
Discuss the provisions relating to construction of wills under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Explain Wasiyat and discuss its essentials. What are the limitations as regards property and persons under Mohammadan la
Explain Will. Discuss the various forms of will according to the Indian Succession Act, 1925.
Explain the provisions relating to Lapsing of Legacies.
State the grounds which make the bequest void under the Indian Succession Act.

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