LLB 3rd Semester Examination – 2015

Muslim Law

(K-3001)

Section A

Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. In which year Indian Succession Act was passed and to whom this Act is applicable?

2. What do you mean by Khula?

3. Write a note on Mutaballi

4. Write a short note on ‘Option of Puberty’.

5. What is the concept and nature of Wakf in Muslim Law? Explain.

Section B

Note: Attempt any two questions. Each question carries 10 marks

6. What do you mean by primary and secondary sources of Muslim Law?

7. Write down the grounds of divorce under Muslim Marriage Act.

8. Discuss the essentials of gift (Hiba) under Muslim Law. Is Hiba in favour of unborn child valid?

Section C

Note: Attempt any three questions. Each question carries 20 marks

9. What restrictions have been imposed on the power of a Muslim to dispose off his property by will? Is a will in favour of a wife of whole of the property valid?

10. What are the essentials of a valid (Sahih) marriage and differences between the irregular (Fasid) and void (Batil) marriage?

11. Explain Muslim widows’ right of her unpaid dower amount. Elucidate your answer with relevant case laws.

12. Explain the concept of legitimacy under Muslim law. Is adoption of child recognized under Islamic Law?