If a Hindu marriage is solemnized in contravention of Section 5(iv) or 5(v), then what punishment is…
Under Section 18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, anyone who procures a marriage of himself or herself to be solemnized in contravention of the conditions specified in…
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If a Hindu marriage is solemnized in contravention of Section 5(iv) or 5(v), then what punishment is provided in the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
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Under Section 18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, anyone who procures a marriage of himself or herself to be solemnized in contravention of the conditions specified in clause (iv) (degrees of prohibited relationship) or clause (v) (sapinda relationship) of Section 5 shall be punishable 'with simple imprisonment which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both'.
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