Family law Questions
Unit 1
10 marks
1. Explain Quran and Sunna as important sources of Muslim.
2. Discuss the essentials of a valid marriage under Islamic law [2]
3. Explain different sources of Muslim Law. [4]
4. When does a Muslim marriage become irregular? What
are the legal effects of an irregular marriage [2]
5. Define dower. Explain the kinds of dower.
6. Explain the schools of Muslim law
7. What are the salient features of Shariat Act, 1937
6 marks
1. Dower
2. Legal effects of void and irregular marriage'
3. Option of puberty. [2]
4. Customary dower.
5. Write a short note on Shariat Act, 1937. [2]
6. Write a short note on Muta marriage. [2]
7. Consequences of colourable conversion.
8. Kinds of dower
Unit 2
10 marks
1. What is acknowledgment of paternity? Discuss its legal effects.
2. Explain the different modes of Talak with their effects. [3 ]
3. Who are the guardians of the person of a Muslim minor? What are their
powers and duties [2]
4. Explain the classification of guardianship under Mohammadian law
5. Explain the grounds for the dissolution of marriage under the Dissolution of
Muslim Marriage Act of 1939.
6. Explain the law relating to maintenance to wife under Mohammaden law.
7. Explain the grounds of divorce under Indian Divorce Act 1869. [2]
