Under section 15 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a right of appeal lies from a divorce decree and no…
Section 15 allows remarriage when the appeal period has expired without an appeal. If an appeal is filed, the provision also allows remarriage after its dismissal.
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Under section 15 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, a right of appeal lies from a divorce decree and no appeal is filed. When may either former spouse remarry?
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Correct answer D
Section 15 allows remarriage when the appeal period has expired without an appeal. If an appeal is filed, the provision also allows remarriage after its dismissal.
Option feedback
Option A
One month is not the test in section 15.
Option B
Because an appeal lies and the appeal period has not expired, immediate remarriage is not authorised by section 15.
Option C
Two months is not the test in section 15.
Option D
Expiry of the time to appeal without any appeal being filed satisfies section 15.
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