A, a male Hindu marries B. a female Hindu according to Hindu rites & ceremonies. A obtains a decree of…
A decree of judicial separation does not dissolve the marriage, so under Section 8 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act a married woman still needs her husband's…
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A, a male Hindu marries B. a female Hindu according to Hindu rites & ceremonies. A obtains a decree of judicial separation against B. Afterwards, B wants to adopt a Hindu son. Which of the following is correct ?
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Correct answer C
A decree of judicial separation does not dissolve the marriage, so under Section 8 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act a married woman still needs her husband's consent to adopt, and "B can adopt only after obtaining A's consent".
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