In what year did Parliament add section 13B, on divorce by mutual consent, to the Hindu Marriage Act,…
Section 8 of the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted section 13B into the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The insertion took effect on 27 May 1976.
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In what year did Parliament add section 13B, on divorce by mutual consent, to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Section 8 of the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted section 13B into the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The insertion took effect on 27 May 1976.
Option feedback
Option A
The insertion footnote dates section 13B to 1976.
Option B
The 1964 amendment made changes to the divorce provisions, but it did not insert section 13B.
Option C
The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976 inserted section 13B.
Option D
The section had already been inserted in 1976.
Option E
The insertion year 1976 is one of the choices.
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