If a man marries a girl who is within his prohibited relationship and his custom does not permit such…
A marriage within the prohibited degrees of relationship, not permitted by custom, contravenes section 5(iv) of the Hindu Marriage Act, and the punishment for contravening…
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If a man marries a girl who is within his prohibited relationship and his custom does not permit such marriage, such a man would be punished under -
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A marriage within the prohibited degrees of relationship, not permitted by custom, contravenes section 5(iv) of the Hindu Marriage Act, and the punishment for contravening clauses (iv) and (v) of section 5 is prescribed by "Section 18(b) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955", namely simple imprisonment up to one month, or fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
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