A Hindu mother and a Muslim father disagree about whether the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to…
For this Act, section 2, Explanation (b) looks to both parentage and upbringing. A child of one Hindu parent falls within the provision when brought up as a member of that…
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A Hindu mother and a Muslim father disagree about whether the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to their child. Assume the child is outside the Scheduled Tribe exclusion. Which additional fact satisfies section 2, Explanation (b)?
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Correct answer C
For this Act, section 2, Explanation (b) looks to both parentage and upbringing. A child of one Hindu parent falls within the provision when brought up as a member of that parent's family or another community specified there.
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Option A
An agreement about religion is not the statutory criterion in Explanation (b).
Option B
Explanation (b) does not require the other parent's formal approval.
Option C
Explanation (b) covers a child of one Hindu parent who is brought up as a member of that parent's family or other specified community.
Option D
Explanation (b) applies irrespective of whether the parents were married.
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