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In which year was divorce by mutual consent added to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Section 13B, which provides for divorce by mutual consent.

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In which year was divorce by mutual consent added to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

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The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Section 13B, which provides for divorce by mutual consent.

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Option A

Section 13B had not been inserted in 1964.

Option B

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976, inserted Section 13B.

Option C

Section 13B had already been inserted by 1978.

Option D

Section 13B was already in the Act before 1980.

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