A child born outside marriage has a Hindu father and a Parsi mother and is brought up as a member of…
Explanation (b) to section 2(1) covers a child with one qualifying parent when brought up as a member of that parent’s tribe, community, group or family.
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A child born outside marriage has a Hindu father and a Parsi mother and is brought up as a member of the father’s Hindu family. Assuming no other basis for coverage or statutory exclusion, how does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 treat the child under section 2?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Explanation (b) to section 2(1) covers a child with one qualifying parent when brought up as a member of that parent’s tribe, community, group or family.
Option feedback
Option A
Explanation (b) to section 2(1) covers a child with one qualifying parent when brought up as a member of that parent’s tribe, community, group or family.
Option B
The explanation applies to children whether or not their parents were married.
Option C
One qualifying parent suffices if the child meets the upbringing requirement.
Option D
The mother’s conversion is not required by explanation (b).
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