Under section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what is the minimum period for which spouses must…
Section 13B(1) requires one year or more of living separately before presenting the joint petition. Two years of separation can satisfy section 13B(1), but the minimum is…
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Under section 13B(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what is the minimum period for which spouses must have been living separately before they may jointly present a petition for divorce by mutual consent?
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Correct answer A
Section 13B(1) requires one year or more of living separately before presenting the joint petition. Two years of separation can satisfy section 13B(1), but the minimum is one year.
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Option A
Section 13B(1) requires one year or more of living separately before presenting the joint petition.
Option B
Two years of separation can satisfy section 13B(1), but the minimum is one year.
Option C
Three years of separation can satisfy section 13B(1), but the minimum is one year.
Option D
Six months is below the one-year threshold for presentation under section 13B(1).
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