Family Law for AIBE (19) 2024: Syllabus, Important Topics, Previous years' Questions, Books, Tips

Family law is an important topic in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), and it is essential to have a thorough understanding of the subject to excel in the exam. Here is a comprehensive guide on family law in AIBE, covering the key concepts, important case laws, important chapters, tips for preparation and previous years' questions from family law in AIBE.

AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 Exam Date is December 22, 2024. Candidates who wish to appear for AIBE XIX (19) 2024-25 Exam are advised to ensure they prepare well for AIBE Family Law topic. The AIBE 19 Exam 2024 gave considerable weightage to family law. To do well in the exam, which carries EIGHT questions from this section, candidates must have a solid grasp of the fundamental ideas and legal guidelines.

All those candidates who will clear AIBE 19 Exam will receive a Certificate of Practice. The Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the AIBE 19 Exam 2024 in pen-and-paper mode. The BCI administers the test to determine whether the applicant possesses the necessary skill set to practise law in the nation. AIBE is the most important examination for lawyers to practice in the country. Clearing the AIBE Exam is very important as they can get disqualified from BCI, in case they fail. Read further to know more about AIBE 19 Exam Pattern 2024, AIBE previous years' questions, AIBE important books and topics, and many other important information related to AIBE 2024.

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AIBE XIX (19) Exam Pattern 2024-25

If you are conversant with AIBE exam pattern 2024-25, you can cut down on silly mistakes not only during exam preparation but even during the exam. So, take some time out to go through the AIBE (19) exam pattern 2024 described below:

AIBE Exam Features	Details
Exam mode	Offline mode
Exam type	AIBE is no longer an open-book exam.  Not allowed: you are not allowed to carry books, notes and written material inside the exam hall Allowed: Bare acts without notes are allowed.
Exam duration	3 hours
Test medium	22 vernacular languages other than English i.e. 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (F) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri
Total questions	100 questions
Type of questions	MCQs
Marking Scheme	One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards)

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AIBE Exam 2024-25 Preparation Tips for Family Law

To score an ace in the AIBE Exam 2024, candidates must have a good preparation strategy. After all, it is not about how much you study, but also about what and how you study. Here are a few preparation tips for AIBE Family Law to help you crack the AIBE 2024:

• Study the key provisions of the above acts and their amendments.
• Read case laws and judgments related to family law to understand the practical applications of the law.
• Practice solving previous years' AIBE question papers to get a feel of the AIBE exam pattern and the types of questions asked.
• Focus on the important case laws and legal provisions, and do not waste time on less important details.
• Develop a notes-making strategy to retain the important information and formulas.
• Draw up a study plan, including daily study hours, topics to be covered, weekly, and monthly targets. This way you won't lose track of your preparation and be focused on your goal.
• Practice writing answers to legal questions to improve your writing skills and to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
• Preparing important topics from AIBE syllabus, and knowing the exam pattern beforehand will help you score well in the exam 
• Do revision of all the topics as it will help solidify what you have already read. Revise each chapter, especially the nagging topics.   

Tips and Tricks to Cover AIBE 19 Family Law Course:

• Keep up-to-date with the latest legal developments and amendments to the family law provisions
• Understand the legal provisions and their practical implications to answer questions accurately
• Use simple language and avoid jargon while answering questions
• Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to organize your answers and make them easier to read
• Practice solving questions under timed conditions to simulate the exam environment.

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AIBE 19 Family Law Key Topics to Focus on:

1. Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: This act governs the marriage of Hindus and provides for the grounds for divorce, dissolution of marriage, and maintenance of wives, children, and parents.
2. Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937: This act applies the Muslim Personal Law to Muslims in India and provides for the rules of inheritance, marriage, and divorce.
3. Christian Marriage Act, 1872: This act governs the marriage of Christians in India and provides for the rules of divorce, annulment, and maintenance.
4. Special Marriage Act, 1954: This act provides for the marriage of people of different religions and allows for the registration of marriages under this act.
5. Guardians and Wards Act, 1890: This act provides for the appointment of guardians for minors and the rights and responsibilities of guardians.

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Important Chapters of AIBE Family Law

Candidates must follow only those topics that have been mentioned by the Bar Council of India in the AIBE 19 Syllabus. Check important AIBE 18 family law below:

AIBE  Important Topics	AIBE Family Law Chapters
Marriage and Kinship in Hindu Law	Evolution of the institution of marriage and family Laws prior to the Marriage Act A detailed study of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 Matrimonial Remedies Maintenance and Alimony Customary Practices Legislative Provisions Dowry Prohibition
Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) Act	Mitakshara Joint Family Formation and Incident Property under both schools Kantha - His position, Powers, Privileges, and Obligation Debts The doctrine of Pious Obligation Partition and Reunion Religious and Charitable Endowments
Indian Succession Act	Historical Perspective of Traditional Hindu Law related to inheritance Stridhana - Women’s property Recent state and central amendments to Hindu Succession Act Gifts and Testamentary - Succession - Wills
Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act	Kinds of Guardians Duties & Powers of Guardians Detailed Study of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 Maintenance Traditional Rights Rights Under Hindu Adoption Maintenance Act 1956
Introduction	Concept of Dharma Sources of Hindu Law Modern and Ancient Importance of Dharma Shashtra on Legislation Two Principles of Hindu Law Application of Hindu Law

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AIBE Previous years' questions on Family Law

Candidates can check the questions asked on family law in AIBE Exams that were held previous years' below:

‘Iddat’ under Mohammadan law refers to 

1. a) A gift made on the occasion of marriage 
2. b) The right of the husband to divorce his wife 
3. c) Attaining of puberty 
4. d) None of the above

 

Under the Christian Marriage Act the marriage Registrar for any district is appointed by 

1. a) State Government 
2. b) The Central Government 
3. c) The Clergyman of the Church 
4. d) High Court judges

 

Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, the person who is taken in adoption 

1. a) Must be a Hindu only 
2. b) A Hindu or Jew 
3. c) May be Hindu or Christian 
4. d) None of the above

 

Polygamy was permitted for Hindus before the year 

1. a) 1956 
2. b) 1954 
3. c) 1955 
4. d) 1978

 

Mohan gets married to his sister’s daughter Kriti

1. a) The marriage is valid if the custom allows it
2. b) The marriage is void
3. c) The marriage is valid only if the Court approves it
4. d) The marriage is valid only the Panchayat permits

 

Rupa Bajaj V/s. KPS Gill, is a famous case which the Supreme Court decided on

1. a) Wrongful restraint
2. b) Wrongful confinement
3. c) Outrage the modesty of a woman
4. d) Maintenance to the divorced women

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