MOHAMMEDAN LAW-IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
1. Explain the sources of Islamic Law.
2. Enumerate the differences between Sunni and Shia regarding marriage, dower and divorce.
3. Examine the effect of Apostasy of a Muslim on his/her marriage and succession rights
4. Discuss how marriage under Muslim Law can be dissolved in various ways.
5. Discuss the limitations on the testamentary power of a Muslim in bequeathing his properties under a will.
6. Explain the different kinds of legacies. When is a legacy deemed to be adeemed ?
7. State the provisions of the Shariat Act, 1937.
8. Who is a Muslim ? Explain the rules relating to conversion to Islam
9. Who are entitled to be the guardians of the person and property of a minor under Mohammaden law ?
10. How is divorce effected under Mohammaden law ? Discuss briefly the modes of divorce
11. Define will. Explain how privileged will is executed ?
12. Define Will. What are its kinds ? How a privileged Will shall be executed ?
13. Discuss Muta marriage under Mahomedan law
14. Explain briefly the law relating to pre-emption.
15. What are the protections available to the Muslim divorced wife under the Muslim women (Protection of Rights
on Divorce) Act, 1986 ?
16. Define Probate. Explain the procedure for obtaining probate.
17. Who is a Curator ? When he shall be appointed ? What are his powers and duties ?
18. “Marriage under Mohammaden Law is a civil contract” – Critically examine the statement.
19. Define will and state the limits of testamentary power of a Mohammaden.
20. Define specific legacy. Distinguish it with demonstrative legacy.
21. Define the dower. Explain the kinds of dower
22. Who is mutawali ? What are his powers and duties ?
23. What are the powers of a “Dejure Guardian” and “Defacto Guardian” under Mohammedan Law
24. Explain the salient features of Family Courts Act, 1984.
SHORT NOTES
1. Write a note on essentials of marriage.
2. Write a note on Pre-emption
3. Write a note on powers of curator
4. Write a note on void Bequest.
5. Write an essay on Shah Banu’s case and its consequences.
6. Who is an administrator ? What are his powers and duties ?
7. Discuss the need for Uniform Civil Code.
8. Write a note on talak-ul-sunnat.
9. Write a note on Ila and Zihar.
10. Write a note on Iddat.
11. Write a note on Parental rights.
12. ) Write a note on Khula and Mubara’t divorce
13. Write a note on succession certificate.
14. Write a note on “Hizanath”
15. Explain the different forms of Talak.
16. Doctrine of Musha
17. Private waqf
