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Unit-I: Introduction to Muslim Law & Law of Marriage

Syllabus: Origin and development of Muslim Law – Sources of Muslim Law – Schools of Muslim Law – Difference between the Sunni and Shia Schools – Sub- schools of Sunni Law – Operation and application of Muslim Law – Conversion to Islam – Effects of conversion – Law of Marriage, nature of Muslim Marriage – Essential requirements of valid Marriage – Kinds of Marriages – distinction between void, irregular and valid marriage – Dower (Mahr) – Origin, nature and importance of dower, object of dower and classification of dower – The Muslim Women ( Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act,2019.

6-Mark Important Questions:

1. Deferred Dower
2. Batil Marriage (Void Marriage)
3. Prompt Dower
4. Fasid Marriage (Irregular Marriage)
5. Sources of Muslim Law
6. Who is a Muslim?

15-Mark Important Questions:

1. What are the schools of Muslim Law? Write a note on the various sources of Muslim Law.
2. What are the essential conditions of a Muslim Marriage? Distinguish between valid and irregular marriages.
3. Explain the sources of Islamic Law.

Unit-II: Divorce and Maintenance

Syllabus: Divorce – Classification of divorce – different modes of Talaq – Legal consequences of divorce – Validity of Triple Talaq: Judicial Interpretation and Legislative Response in India – Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939 – Amendment to the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939. Maintenance: Principles of maintenance & persons entitled to maintenance – The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986 – Effect of conversion on maintenance and difference between Shia and Sunni Law.

6-Mark Important Questions:

1. Khula
2. Iddat Period
3. Talaq-Ul-Biddat (Triple Talaq)

15-Mark Important Questions:

1. Discuss the law relating to the maintenance of a Muslim Divorced wife in light of the latest judicial decisions.
2. What are the grounds on which a Muslim wife can obtain a divorce under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939?
3. Write an essay on the various grounds of divorce available under Muslim Law for a Muslim Husband.

Unit-III: Parentage, Guardianship, Gift & Wills

Syllabus: Parentage – Maternity and Paternity – Legitimacy and acknowledgment – Guardianship – Meaning – Kinds of guardianship – Removal of guardian – Difference between Shia and Sunni Law. Gift – Definition of Gift – Requisites of valid gift – Gift formalities – Revocation of gift – Kinds of gift. Wills : Meaning , Requisites of valid Will ,Revocation of Will – Distinction between Will and Gift – Difference between Shia and Sunni Law.

6-Mark Important Questions:

1. Wasiyat (Will)
2. Hiba-Shart-ul-Iwaz (Gift with a condition of exchange)
3. Guardian for a Muslim Minor
4. Powers of a curator

15-Mark Important Questions:

1. What are the requisites of a valid Gift under Muslim Law? State the different categories of gifts.
2. What are the different kinds of guardianship known to Muslim Law?
3. Explain the powers of a “Dejure Guardian” and “Defacto Guardian” under Mohammedan Law.

Unit-IV: Waqf and Succession

Syllabus: Waqf _ Definition – Essentials of Waqf – Kinds of Waqf – Creation of Waqf – – Revocation of Waqf – Salient features of the Waqf Act, 1995 – Recent Changes in Wakf Laws and impact-Mutawalli – Who can be Mutawalli – Powers and duties of Mutawalli – Removal of Mutawalli and Management of Waqf property. Succession – Application of the property of a deceased Muslim – Legal position of heirs as representatives – Administration – Waqf Tribunals and Jurisdiction.

6-Mark Important Questions:

1. Doctrine of Aul
2. Mutawalli
3. Essentials of Waqf
4. Doctrine of Rad
5. Pre-emption

15-Mark Important Questions:

1. Explain the general principles of inheritance under Sunni law.
2. Explain the essentials of a Waqf. How is it created and revoked?

Unit-V: Special Marriage Act & Indian Succession Act

Syllabus: Special Marriage Act, 1954 – -Salient features of Indian Divorce Act – Domicile – Maintenance to dependents/ Spouses – Intestate succession of Christians under the Indian Succession Act,1925.

6-Mark Important Questions:

1. Domicile

15-Mark Important Questions:

1. What is intestate succession? Explain the Rules of intestate succession for a Christian Male’s property.
2. What are the Salient features of the Special Marriage Act, 1954?

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