Does section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 make kanyadaan compulsory for every Hindu marriage?
Section 7 recognises solemnisation according to the customary rites and ceremonies of either party. If those rites include saptapadi, the marriage is complete on the seventh…
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Does section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 make kanyadaan compulsory for every Hindu marriage?
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Correct answer B
Section 7 recognises solemnisation according to the customary rites and ceremonies of either party. If those rites include saptapadi, the marriage is complete on the seventh step. The Act does not impose kanyadaan on every Hindu marriage.
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Option A
Section 7 recognises the applicable customary rites and ceremonies, which can vary.
Option B
Section 7 recognises the customary rites and ceremonies of either party. It does not specify kanyadaan as universally mandatory.
Option C
Section 7 contains no universal requirement that a biological father perform this rite.
Option D
Section 7 contains no universal requirement that a blood relative perform this rite.
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