Under section 17(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, which authority may give prior…
Section 17(3) requires prior sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it. The sanction concerns prosecution under section 17 for prohibited…
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Under section 17(3) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, which authority may give prior sanction for prosecution directly or authorise an officer to give it?
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Correct answer B
Section 17(3) requires prior sanction of the State Government or an officer authorised by it.
The sanction concerns prosecution under section 17 for prohibited adoption-related payments.
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Option A
Section 17(3) assigns this function to the State Government.
Option B
The State Government may sanction prosecution directly or authorise an officer to give sanction.
Option C
A District Magistrate could act under this provision if authorised by the State Government.
Option D
A Sub-Divisional Magistrate could act under this provision if authorised by the State Government.
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