A Muslim man of full age and sound mind neither consents to a purported marriage nor authorizes anyone…
The competent adult's consent is essential to the contract. Mulla's formulation classifies a marriage brought about without such consent as void.
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A Muslim man of full age and sound mind neither consents to a purported marriage nor authorizes anyone to consent on his behalf. How is the purported marriage classified under Muslim personal law?
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Correct answer D
The competent adult's consent is essential to the contract. Mulla's formulation classifies a marriage brought about without such consent as void.
Option feedback
Option A
A ceremony cannot supply the competent man's missing consent.
Option B
Under the stated rule, the competent adult's lack of consent makes the purported marriage void rather than merely voidable.
Option C
Relatives cannot replace the required consent of the competent adult on these facts.
Option D
The absence of the competent man's consent makes the purported marriage void under the stated rule.
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