Muslim Law

A, a sunni, bequeaths one-third of his estate to B, one-fourth to C and one-fifth to D, As heirs refuse their consent to the bequest. How will this refusal affect the rights accruing to B, C and D from the bequest? Would it makes any difference if the family had been governed by the Shia Law?

A, a sunni, bequeaths one-third of his estate to B, one-fourth to C and one-fifth to D, A's heirs refuse their consent to the bequest. How will this refusal affect the rights accruing to B, C and D from the bequest? Would it makes any difference if the family had been governed by the Shia Law?

by Mayank Shekhar 2 Feb 2023 6:07 PM GMT

C, a Muslim executed a deed of gift of a house in favour of D. At the time of the gift, the house was in possession of A who claimed it adversely to C. D sues A to recover possession of the house as donee of the property and joins C also as defendant. C in his written statement admits the claim of D. A contends that the gift is void since. C had no possession of the house at the date of gift and no possession was ever given to D.

C, a Muslim executed a deed of gift of a house in favour of D. At the time of the gift, the house was in possession of A who claimed it adversely to C. D sues A to recover possession of the house as donee of the property and joins C also as defendant. C in his written statement admits the claim of D. A contends that the gift is void since. C had no possession of the house at the date of gift and no possession was ever given to D.

by Mayank Shekhar 1 Feb 2023 12:07 PM GMT

What are the constituents of a valid Hiba? Can a valid gift be made in favour of a Non-Muslim?

What are the constituents of a valid 'Hiba'? Can a valid gift be made in favour of a Non-Muslim?

by Mayank Shekhar 31 Jan 2023 12:00 PM GMT

X, a Hanafi Mohammedan in affluent circumstances out of compassion for a religious teacher Y, gifted half of his estate to the letter who gave a prayer carpet as a token of gratitude. The mutation was also affected in the name of Y. But before the delivery of possession X changed his mind and wanted to revoke the gift. Decide.

X, a Hanafi Mohammedan in affluent circumstances out of compassion for a religious teacher Y, gifted half of his estate to the letter who gave a prayer carpet as a token of gratitude. The mutation was also affected in the name of Y. But before the delivery of possession X changed his mind and wanted to revoke the gift. Decide.

by Mayank Shekhar 31 Jan 2023 11:12 AM GMT

X makes a valid acknowledgement of Y but revokes it after one year. Decide the validity of the revocation.

X makes a valid acknowledgement of Y but revokes it after one year. Decide the validity of the revocation.

by Mayank Shekhar 21 Jan 2023 6:26 AM GMT

Explain the terms paternity and maternity under Muslim Law. Distinguish between legitimacy and legitimation. Does the Quran recognise adoption? Refer to case law. How does the acknowledgement of paternity take place?

Explain the terms 'paternity' and maternity' under Muslim Law. Distinguish between 'legitimacy' and 'legitimation'. Does the Quran recognise adoption? Refer to case law. How does the acknowledgement of paternity take place?

by Mayank Shekhar 21 Jan 2023 6:05 AM GMT

Stating the concept of presumption of legitimacy under Muslim Law, point out the differences between Muslim Law and section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act in this regard.

Stating the concept of presumption of legitimacy under Muslim Law, point out the differences between Muslim Law and section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act in this regard.

by Mayank Shekhar 21 Jan 2023 5:17 AM GMT

The legitimacy of a child, that is the father-child relationship, is entirely based on the lawfulness of the wedlock between its parents. How is the above statement correct? Also, state so to how a marriage between the parents of the child may be established.

The legitimacy of a child, that is the father-child relationship, is entirely based on the lawfulness of the wedlock between its parents. How is the above statement correct? Also, state so to how a marriage between the parents of the child may be established.

by Mayank Shekhar 20 Jan 2023 12:36 PM GMT

Write a short but critical note on the presumption of legitimacy.

Write a short but critical note on the presumption of legitimacy.

by Mayank Shekhar 20 Jan 2023 10:23 AM GMT

Examine the validity of the following Wakfs giving reasons in support of your answer:- A Wakf for the maintenance of a private tomb and burning of a lamp therein, and the maintenance of a tomb of a saint, A Wakf of a property subject to a mortgage.

Examine the validity of the following Wakfs giving reasons in support of your answer:- A Wakf for" the maintenance of a private tomb and burning of a lamp therein, and the maintenance of a tomb of a saint, A Wakf of a property subject to a mortgage.

by Mayank Shekhar 20 Jan 2023 9:24 AM GMT

With the help of decided cases, write a critical note on the following: Widows right of retention of husbands estate in lieu of dower. Whether this right is heritable or transferable, or both.

With the help of decided cases, write a critical note on the following: Widow's right of retention of husband's estate in lieu of dower. Whether this right is heritable or transferable, or both.

by Mayank Shekhar 20 Jan 2023 7:34 AM GMT

Discuss in detail the Islamic procedure of divorce and its development in India with the help of decided cases. Discuss with the help of decided cases the validity of Triple Divorce under Muslim Law. Do you agree that Triple Divorce has no place in Shariat? Give reasons.

Discuss in detail the Islamic procedure of 'divorce' and its development in India with the help of decided cases. Discuss with the help of decided cases the validity of 'Triple Divorce' under Muslim Law. Do you agree that 'Triple Divorce' has no place in Shariat? Give reasons.

by Mayank Shekhar 19 Jan 2023 12:52 PM GMT