Contravention of Section 5(iv) or 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is punishable with:
Under s.18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, breach of the conditions in s.5(iv) or (v), on prohibited degrees and sapinda relationship, is punishable "with simple imprisonment…
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Contravention of Section 5(iv) or 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 is punishable with:
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Under s.18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, breach of the conditions in s.5(iv) or (v), on prohibited degrees and sapinda relationship, is punishable "with simple imprisonment which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both". The heavier penalty of up to two years' rigorous imprisonment or ₹1 lakh fine applies under s.18(a) to the age condition.
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