In a marriage governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the respondent was pregnant by another person…
Section 12(1)(d) makes the marriage voidable if the respondent was pregnant by another person at the time of marriage. For the stated marriage, section 12(2)(b) requires…
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In a marriage governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the respondent was pregnant by another person at the time of the marriage. The petitioner was unaware, files within one year of the marriage, and has not consented to marital intercourse since discovery. How does section 12 classify the marriage on these facts?
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Correct answer B
Section 12(1)(d) makes the marriage voidable if the respondent was pregnant by another person at the time of marriage.
For the stated marriage, section 12(2)(b) requires ignorance at marriage, a petition within one year of marriage, and no marital intercourse with the petitioner's consent after discovery.
Option feedback
Option A
This pregnancy ground belongs to section 12, which addresses voidability.
Option B
The pregnancy ground and stated facts meet the conditions of section 12.
Option C
Discovery does not itself terminate the marriage. Annulment requires a decree.
Option D
Section 12 expressly allows annulment on this ground.
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