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Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides that a Hindu marriage may be solemnized in…

Under section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 a marriage is validly solemnised where the essential shastric ceremonies are performed (A) or where the customary rites and…

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Section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 provides that a Hindu marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites and ceremonies of either party thereto. Consider the following situations and decide in which case the marriage is validly solemnized:
(A) At the time of marriage, all essential shastric ceremonies are performed
(B) At the time of marriage, all customary rites and ceremonies of the bride's family are performed
(C) At the time of marriage, half of the ceremonies of the bride's family and the other half of the bridegroom's family are performed
(D) Bride and bridegroom decided to perform the simple ceremonies of exchange of rings
(E) Bride and bridegroom started living together as husband and wife without performing any ceremony

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Correct answer A

Under section 7 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 a marriage is validly solemnised where the essential shastric ceremonies are performed (A) or where the customary rites and ceremonies of either party, such as the bride's family, are performed (B). Mixing half the ceremonies of each family, a mere exchange of rings, or cohabitation without any ceremony does not validly solemnise the marriage, so the answer is "(A) and (B) Only".

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