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Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not confer status of legitimacy to children born

Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 confers legitimacy on children born "out of a void marriage" or "out of a voidable marriage", but does not extend to children born…

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Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not confer status of legitimacy to children born

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Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 confers legitimacy on children born "out of a void marriage" or "out of a voidable marriage", but does not extend to children born "without marriage".

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