Odisha Judicial Services Exam Mains 2023 Optional Paper - II | Personal Law
Candidates preparing for Odisha Judicial Services Exam should solve the Odisha Judicial Services Exam Mains 2023 Optional Paper - II (Personal Law) and other previous year question papers before they face Prelims and Mains.
Candidates preparing for the Odisha Judicial Services Exam should solve the Odisha Judicial Services Mains 2023 Optional Paper - II (Personal Law) and other previous years' question papers as part of their preparation for the Prelims and Mains. Practicing these papers helps aspirants understand the syllabus better and prepare strategically by focusing on the types of questions previously asked. Successful candidates are always aware of the question patterns and techniques employed by the Odisha Judiciary Examination. Every aspirant should adopt this approach at the start of their preparation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the examination pattern and question design.
Odisha Judicial Services Exam Mains 2023 Optional Paper- II | Personal Law
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Odisha Judicial Services Main Written Examination 2023
Optional Paper-II (Personal Law)
Optional Paper-II (Personal Law)
Maximum Marks: 150
Specific Instructions:
The figures in the right-hand margin indicate Marks.
Answer six questions, selecting three questions from each Section.
All questions carry equal marks.
Section-A
Question 1
"A clear proof of usage will outweigh the written text of the law. Comment. (25 Marks)
Question 2
Wife has moved the court questioning the constitutional validity of Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 on the ground of Right of Privacy. Can she succeed? Discuss citing landmark cases. (25 Marks)
Question 3
Sunil and Sunita were married in 2016 when the later was 14 years old. Later in 2022, Sunil converted to Islam and became Sohail and married his childhood schoolmate Soha and lived happily. Sunita prosecuted him for bigamy and Sunil took the defence that his second marriage under Muslim law is not bigamous, he has committed no offence. Decide supporting your answer with landmark case laws. (25 Marks)
Question 4
What are the significant changes introduced in the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005? Explain with some decided cases. (25 Marks)
Question 5
(a) 'X' died leaving behind his self-acquired property and his wife, unmarried daughter, two sons and mother. Distribute his property. (10 Marks)
(b) Examine the general principles of succession of a male under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 referring to landmark cases. (15 Marks)
Question 6
Discuss the rights of divorced wife to claim maintenance under the Hindu laws and Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. (25 Marks)
Section-B
Question 7
(a) Examine the validity of marriage in Muslim Law: (5*2=10 Marks)
(i) A Hanafi Muslim who has four wives, contracts a fifth wife. Is the fifth marriage valid?
(ii) A Muslim man married a Muslim woman when she is observing iddat.
(b) Discuss absolute and relative impediments to a Muslim Marriage. (15 Marks)
Question 8
Critically examine the impact of the Shariat Act, 1937 with respect to the applicability of Islamic Law. (25 Marks)
Question 9
The Shamim Ara v. State of U.P. (2002) is a landmark case with respect to the rights of Muslim women in India. Discuss. (25 Marks)
Question 10
Aslam and Banu are close friends. They decided to live together without undergoing the formalities of marriage. After getting a child their relationships were strained. Now Banu is looking for a remedy. Adrise with suitable case laws. (25 Marks)
Question 11
The Supreme Court's judgement in Shayara Bano vs. Union of India (2017) 9 SCC 1 marked a landmark moment towards gender justice. Discuss the landmark case and suggest reforms in Muslim law. (25 Marks)
Question 12
Distinguish between the following: (5*5=25)
(a) Muta marriage and Fasid-marriage
(b) Nikah halala and Iddat
(c) lla and Zihar
(d) Khula and Mubarat
(e) Nafagah and Mehr
