Two Hindus are sapindas of each other. Neither party is governed by a custom or usage that permits the…
Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 bars a marriage between sapindas unless the custom or usage governing each permits it. That exception does not apply here.…
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Two Hindus are sapindas of each other. Neither party is governed by a custom or usage that permits the marriage. If they solemnize the marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what is its legal status?
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Correct answer A
Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 bars a marriage between sapindas unless the custom or usage governing each permits it. That exception does not apply here. Section 11 makes the marriage void.
Option feedback
Option A
A marriage that contravenes section 5(v) is void under section 11.
Option B
Section 11 makes the marriage void. Section 12 supplies separate grounds of voidability.
Option C
The custom or usage exception is unavailable on the stated facts. The marriage contravenes section 5(v).
Option D
Section 11 classifies a marriage that contravenes section 5(v) as void.
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