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Family Law – II · Unit 2

Family Law II exam question: What is partition under Mitakshara law?

The question (10 marks)

What is partition under Mitakshara law? Explain the modes by which it may be effected, and the circumstances in which a partition may be re-opened. (10 marks)

MU Module II, head 2.8; partition and reunion.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 2 · Joint Family, Coparcenary, Karta and Partition of Family Law – II.

Authorities you will need

  • A. Raghavamma v. A. Chenchamma
  • Puttarangamma v. Ranganna, on the withdrawal of a notice after communication
  • Rukma Bai v. Laxminarayan
  • Kabadi v. Kabadi
  • Ratnam v. Kuppuswami
  • Bhagwan Dayal v. Reoti Devi

How an answer is marked

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