The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 applies to a person who is Hindu by religion in any of…
Section 2(1)(a) applies the Act to any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments, "including a Virashaiva, a Lingayat or a follower of the…
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The Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 applies to a person who is Hindu by religion in any of its forms including:
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Correct answer C
Section 2(1)(a) applies the Act to any person who is a Hindu by religion in any of its forms or developments, "including a Virashaiva, a Lingayat or a follower of the Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj". Reform sects are therefore expressly included, and a convert to Hinduism is equally a Hindu by religion.
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