Two Hindus who are sapindas of each other marry under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. No custom or usage…
Section 5(v) prohibits a marriage between sapindas unless the custom or usage governing each party permits it. Without that exception, section 11 makes the marriage void.
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Two Hindus who are sapindas of each other marry under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. No custom or usage governing each of them permits their marriage. What is its status?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 5(v) prohibits a marriage between sapindas unless the custom or usage governing each party permits it.
Without that exception, section 11 makes the marriage void.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 11 makes a marriage that contravenes section 5(v) void.
Option B
Section 11 makes this contravention a ground of voidness. Section 12 deals with voidable marriages.
Option C
The section 5(v) exception requires a permitting custom or usage governing each party, which is absent here.
Option D
Registration under section 8 facilitates proof of marriage and cannot cure this breach of section 5(v).
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