A timely appeal against a decree of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 remains pending and is…
Section 15 requires dismissal of a timely, still-contested appeal before the former spouses may remarry on the strength of the divorce decree. This rule addresses when…
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A timely appeal against a decree of divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 remains pending and is still being contested. When does section 15 permit the former spouses to remarry on the strength of that decree?
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Correct answer C
Section 15 requires dismissal of a timely, still-contested appeal before the former spouses may remarry on the strength of the divorce decree. This rule addresses when remarriage becomes lawful.
Option feedback
Option A
An actively contested appeal prevents reliance on the original decree alone for remarriage under section 15.
Option B
Admission of the appeal does not end the statutory restriction while the appeal is being contested.
Option C
Section 15 permits remarriage on the strength of the decree once the appeal against it has been dismissed.
Option D
Expiry of the time limit matters if no appeal was filed. Here, a timely appeal remains pending.
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