In regard to a Hindu marriage, ‘Sapinda relationship’ of any person is counted upto
Under Section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, 'sapinda relationship' with reference to any person extends as far as the third generation (inclusive) in the line of…
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In regard to a Hindu marriage, ‘Sapinda relationship’ of any person is counted upto
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Under Section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, 'sapinda relationship' with reference to any person extends as far as the third generation (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the fifth generation (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the father, the line being traced upwards in each case from the person concerned, who is to be counted as the first generation.
Option feedback
Option A
The law also counts through the mother to the third generation inclusive.
Option B
The law also counts through the father to the fifth generation inclusive.
Option C
The maternal limit is three and the paternal limit is five, counting the person as the first generation.
Option D
Section 3(f)(i) sets limits of five through the father and three through the mother.
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