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Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 covers interim support and litigation expenses. Which…

Section 36 of each Act addresses alimony pending proceedings and litigation expenses. Those provisions allow applications by the wife, while section 24 of the Hindu Marriage…

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Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 covers interim support and litigation expenses. Which sections address the same subject under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 and the Divorce Act, 1869?

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Section 36 of each Act addresses alimony pending proceedings and litigation expenses. Those provisions allow applications by the wife, while section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act allows either spouse to apply. Section 37 of each Act concerns permanent alimony.

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Option A

Section 37 of the Divorce Act concerns permanent alimony. Its interim provision is section 36.

Option B

Section 37 of the Special Marriage Act concerns permanent alimony. Its interim provision is section 36.

Option C

Section 36 in each Act covers interim alimony and litigation expenses.

Option D

Section 37 in each Act concerns permanent alimony.

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