The Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (enacted as the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019) struck out which disease as a ground for seeking a divorce?
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The Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (enacted as the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019) struck out which disease as a ground for seeking a divorce?
- HIV
- Leprosy
- Asthma
- Cancer
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Leprosy
The Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2018 removed leprosy as a ground for divorce from several personal laws, since leprosy is now curable; it was passed as the Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019.
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