At what age does a person cease to be a minor under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
Section 3(c) defines a minor as a person who has yet to complete 18 years of age. Sections 7 and 8 require an adopter to be outside that definition, among other conditions.
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At what age does a person cease to be a minor under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
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Correct answer C
Section 3(c) defines a minor as a person who has yet to complete 18 years of age. Sections 7 and 8 require an adopter to be outside that definition, among other conditions.
Option feedback
Option A
Incorrect. A person aged 14 is still a minor under the Act.
Option B
Incorrect. A person aged 16 is still a minor under the Act.
Option C
Correct. The Act sets the threshold at completion of 18 years.
Option D
Incorrect. The Act does not set the threshold at 21.
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