Under section 20(2) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, from whom may a minor child born…

Section 20(2) gives a minor child a maintenance claim against either parent, including when the child was born outside marriage.

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Under section 20(2) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, from whom may a minor child born outside marriage claim maintenance?

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Correct answer D

Section 20(2) gives a minor child a maintenance claim against either parent, including when the child was born outside marriage.

Option A

The section allows a claim against the father or the mother.

Option B

The mother is eligible to be claimed against, as is the father.

Option C

Section 20(2) identifies the child’s father or mother.

Option D

Section 20(2) allows the child to claim maintenance from either parent.