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Under section 14(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how much time must ordinarily elapse from the date…

The ordinary period is one year from the date of marriage. The court may permit earlier presentation on an application showing exceptional hardship to the petitioner or…

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Under section 14(1) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how much time must ordinarily elapse from the date of marriage before a party can present a petition for divorce without obtaining leave to file early?

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The ordinary period is one year from the date of marriage. The court may permit earlier presentation on an application showing exceptional hardship to the petitioner or exceptional depravity on the respondent’s part.

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Option A

Six months is shorter than the ordinary period in section 14(1).

Option B

Nine months is shorter than the ordinary period.

Option C

One year must ordinarily elapse from the date of marriage.

Option D

Three months is shorter than the ordinary statutory period.

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