A Hindu man otherwise has capacity to adopt and has one living wife. Which statement gives a…
Section 7 generally requires the consent of the living wife. The exceptions are that she has ceased to be a Hindu, completely and finally renounced the world, or been…
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A Hindu man otherwise has capacity to adopt and has one living wife. Which statement gives a circumstance in which he can adopt without her consent under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 7 generally requires the consent of the living wife.
The exceptions are that she has ceased to be a Hindu, completely and finally renounced the world, or been declared of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Option feedback
Option A
Ceasing to be a Hindu is an express exception under section 7.
Option B
Renunciation must be complete and final.
Option C
The statute requires a declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Option D
Voluntary separation is not one of the statutory exceptions.
Option E
Ceasing to be a Hindu is expressly listed.
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