According to the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a male Hindu, having more than one wife…
Section 7’s explanation requires consent of all living wives where there is more than one, unless a particular wife falls within a statutory exception. Diabetes is not an…
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According to the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a male Hindu, having more than one wife living at the time of making adoption, may adopt a son:
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Section 7’s explanation requires consent of all living wives where there is more than one, unless a particular wife falls within a statutory exception. Diabetes is not an exception; consent of only one or the senior wife is insufficient.
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