Match List I with List II in the context of matrimonial law under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: List…
Manohar Lal v. Rao Raja Seth Hiralal (AIR 1962 SC 527) is cited in relation to inherent powers and interim relief/maintenance; Subbarama Reddiar v. Saraswathi Ammal ((1966)…
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Match List I with List II in the context of matrimonial law under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Manohar Lal v. Rao Raja S. Hiralal | (i) Adultery |
| B. Subbarama v. Saraswati | (ii) Constructive Desertion |
| C. Jyotish Chandra v. Meera | (iii) Cruelty, demand of Dowry |
| D. Shobha v. Madhukar | (iv) Interim-maintenance |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Manohar Lal v. Rao Raja Seth Hiralal (AIR 1962 SC 527) is cited in relation to inherent powers and interim relief/maintenance; Subbarama Reddiar v. Saraswathi Ammal ((1966) 2 MLJ 263) is a leading decision on the proof and standard of adultery in matrimonial proceedings; Jyotish Chandra Guha v. Meera Guha (AIR 1970 Cal 266) expounded the doctrine of constructive desertion; and Shobha Rani v. Madhukar Reddi ((1988) 1 SCC 105) held that persistent unlawful demands for dowry amount to matrimonial cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
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