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Under section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956, which of the following is not entitled…

Under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a "Major son" who is not disabled or infirm is not entitled to claim maintenance, unlike "Any illegitimate…

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Under section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956, which of the following is not entitled to claim maintenance?

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Under Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a "Major son" who is not disabled or infirm is not entitled to claim maintenance, unlike "Any illegitimate minor child", a "Major unmarried daughter" unable to maintain herself, or a "Childless step Mother" covered by the Act.

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