In 2026 a 32-year-old Hindu woman of sound mind adopts an eight-year-old boy with her living husband’s…
The correct answer is “The adoption is valid”. The woman has capacity under section 8. With her husband’s consent, the 24-year age difference also meets section 11(iv). The…
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In 2026 a 32-year-old Hindu woman of sound mind adopts an eight-year-old boy with her living husband’s consent. The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 governs, and all other legal requirements are met. What is the legal result?
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The correct answer is “The adoption is valid”. The woman has capacity under section 8. With her husband’s consent, the 24-year age difference also meets section 11(iv). The age gap is 24 years. Section 11(iv) requires at least 21 years where a woman adopts a boy.
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Option A
The woman has capacity under section 8. With her husband’s consent, the 24-year age difference also meets section 11(iv).
Option B
A married Hindu woman of sound mind who is not a minor can adopt under amended section 8, subject to the statutory consent rule.
Option C
The age gap is 24 years. Section 11(iv) requires at least 21 years where a woman adopts a boy.
Option D
The husband has consented and the stated requirements are met. The Act does not make this valid adoption voidable at his choice.
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