A born muslim girl brought up in a Hindu orphanage married a Hindu boy as per shastric rites. The…
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies only where both parties are Hindus (Section 2); a born Muslim who has not converted to Hinduism cannot contract a valid Hindu marriage…
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A born muslim girl brought up in a Hindu orphanage married a Hindu boy as per shastric rites. The marriage is
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The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies only where both parties are Hindus (Section 2); a born Muslim who has not converted to Hinduism cannot contract a valid Hindu marriage by Shastric rites, so the marriage is "Invalid".
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