A Hindu boy and a girl elope from the native place, come to a big city, due to fear of persecution by…
They cannot acquire the status of husband and wife merely by exchanging garlands and living together. Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires solemnisation…
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A Hindu boy and a girl elope from the native place, come to a big city, due to fear of persecution by the close relative and conservative society of their family, go to the temple and exchange garlands in presence of some devotees. They then start living as a married couple in the vicinity of the temple, by taking a small residence on rent. The friends of the couple and their neighbours treat them as husband and wife, as they have no reason to presume that they never underwent any formal ceremony of marriage. Which among the following is correct ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
They cannot acquire the status of husband and wife merely by exchanging garlands and living together. Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 requires solemnisation through the customary rites and ceremonies of either party.
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