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Civil law governs disputes involving private rights, including contracts, property, family relations, torts and compensation. The subject explains breach of duty, civil liability, damages, specific relief, injunctions and other remedies, while distinguishing private claims between individuals from criminal proceedings brought to punish offences against the state.
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- A. Chairman Union Council
- B. Parents of the husband
- C. Elder of the Community
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 9 allows the wife to apply to the Chairman of the Union Council for determination of the maintenance matter, without excluding…
Correct answer: Chairman Union Council- A. One year
- B. Two years
- C. One years and fine which may extend to 5000
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Contravention of section 7(1), which concerns the required notice of talaq, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year and a fine up…
Correct answer: One years and fine which may extend to 5000- A. Give a notice to Chairma in writing
- B. Give a notice to Chairman and a copy of divorce
- C. Give a notice to his imam masjid or nikah registrar.
- D. None of the above
Explanation: After pronouncing talaq, the husband must give written notice to the Chairman and supply a copy to his wife under section 7(1).
Correct answer: Give a notice to Chairman and a copy of divorce- A. Six months, and fine which may extend to 5000
- B. One year, and fine which may extend to 5000
- C. Two years, and fine which may extend to 5000
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Under section 6(5), contracting another marriage without the Arbitration Council's prior written permission may lead to imprisonment up to…
Correct answer: One year, and fine which may extend to 5000105. "Polygamy" means ?
- A. Single Marriage
- B. Two or more marriages
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Polygamy means having more than one spouse or entering into two or more marriages.
Correct answer: Two or more marriages- A. Polygamy
- B. Bi-gamy
- C. Thrigamy
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 6 regulates polygamy by requiring prior written permission from the Arbitration Council before a man contracts another marriage.
Correct answer: Polygamy- A. Section 4
- B. Section 5
- C. Section 6
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 4 creates a special succession rule for the children of a predeceased son or daughter, allowing them to receive the share their…
Correct answer: Section 4- A. 1957
- B. 1958
- C. 1959
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Ordinance adopts the local-government structure created under the Democracies Order, 1959, so its definition of union council refers…
Correct answer: 1959- A. Not applicable
- B. Applicable
- C. Depends upon circumstance
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 1 extends the Ordinance to Pakistani Muslim citizens wherever they may be, so residence outside Pakistan does not remove its…
Correct answer: Applicable- A. 2nd day of January, 1961
- B. 2nd day of February, 1961
- C. 2nd day of March, 1961
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 was promulgated on 2 March 1961.
Correct answer: 2nd day of March, 1961- A. Perpetual injunction is granted
- B. Temporary injunction is granted
- C. Mandatory injunction is granted
- D. Non of These
Explanation: Section 54 sets out when a perpetual injunction may be granted, including to prevent breach of an obligation or threatened invasion of the…
Correct answer: Perpetual injunction is granted- A. Merits of the suit
- B. Discretion of the Court
- C. Demand of the party
- D. Non of These
Explanation: A perpetual injunction is not granted merely on a party’s demand; it follows a final hearing and determination on the merits of the suit…
Correct answer: Merits of the suit- A. For a specified time
- B. For a time until further order is passed by the court
- C. Both A and B
- D. Non of These
Explanation: A temporary injunction may operate for a fixed period or continue until the court makes a further order.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Temporary injunction
- B. Perpetual Injunction
- C. Both A and B
- D. Non of These
Explanation: Section 53 distinguishes temporary and perpetual injunctions, making both types part of its subject.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Preventive Relief
- B. Statutory Relief
- C. None of the above
- D. Non of These
Explanation: Section 52 introduces preventive relief, which is relief aimed at preventing an apprehended violation of a legal right rather than…
Correct answer: Preventive Relief- A. Civil Court
- B. Session Court
- C. High Court
- D. Non of These
Explanation: The Act leaves the costs of applications and orders under the relevant chapter to the discretion of the High Court, rather than assigning…
Correct answer: High Court- A. Declaratory Order
- B. Peremptory Order
- C. Injunctive order
- D. Non of These
Explanation: Section 47 concerns a peremptory order, which commands a party to perform a required act.
Correct answer: Peremptory Order- A. Any Court
- B. High Court
- C. Supreme Court
- D. Non of These
Explanation: An application under section 45 is made to the High Court, which exercises the relevant jurisdiction under the Specific Relief Act.
Correct answer: High Court- A. The Constitution
- B. The Specific Relief Act, 1877
- C. The Code of Civil Procedure
- D. Non of These
Explanation: The Code of Civil Procedure regulates a receiver’s appointment, powers, duties, rights and liabilities.
Correct answer: The Code of Civil Procedure- A. Appointment of local commission
- B. Appointment of Court Officer
- C. Appointment of Receiver
- D. Non of These
Explanation: Section 44 specifically concerns the appointment of a receiver. A receiver is appointed to preserve or manage property during litigation.
Correct answer: Appointment of Receiver