In which case does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 apply to the child under the parentage and upbringing…
Explanation (b) to section 2(1) covers a child with a Hindu, Buddhist, Jain or Sikh parent who is brought up as a member of that parent’s tribe, community, group or family.…
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In which case does the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 apply to the child under the parentage and upbringing rule in Explanation (b) to section 2(1)?
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Correct answer D
Explanation (b) to section 2(1) covers a child with a Hindu, Buddhist, Jain or Sikh parent who is brought up as a member of that parent’s tribe, community, group or family. The child brought up in the Jain father’s community satisfies both requirements. Legitimacy does not affect this rule.
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Option A
The child was brought up in the Parsi parent’s community. The clause requires upbringing in the community of the qualifying Hindu parent.
Option B
The child was brought up in the Christian parent’s community. The clause requires upbringing in the community of the qualifying Sikh parent.
Option C
The child was brought up in the Muslim parent’s community. The clause requires upbringing in the community of the qualifying Buddhist parent.
Option D
The Jain father is a qualifying parent and the child was brought up in his Jain community.
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