Site navigation

Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, deals with:

Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (inserted by the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976) is titled "Divorce by mutual consent". Section 13-B deals with "divorce by…

Choose your answer

Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, deals with:

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer D

Section 13B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (inserted by the Marriage Laws (Amendment) Act, 1976) is titled "Divorce by mutual consent".

Section 13-B deals with "divorce by mutual consent".

  • "alternative relief in divorce": Covered under Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  • "special provision relating to trial": Covered under Section 21B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  • "relief for respondent in divorce and other proceeding": Covered under Section 23A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Option feedback

Option A

Incorrect: "alternative relief in divorce": Covered under Section 13A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Option B

Incorrect: "special provision relating to trial": Covered under Section 21B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Option C

Incorrect: "relief for respondent in divorce and other proceeding": Covered under Section 23A of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

Option D

Correct: 'divorce by mutual consent' is the accurate answer. Section 13B, Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: Deals with 'Divorce by mutual consent'.

Practice for these exams

  • IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance

    Subject revision

    See pack details on LawMint.net
  • Andhra Pradesh Judicial Services

  • CUET PG Law (LL.M.)

    Subject revision

  • Bihar Judicial Services

    Subject revision

  • Uttarakhand Judicial Services

    Subject revision

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic