Under section 25(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which events can give the court grounds, on the…
Section 25(3) lists the beneficiary’s remarriage, the wife beneficiary’s lack of chastity and the husband beneficiary’s sexual intercourse outside wedlock. The court may…
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Under section 25(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which events can give the court grounds, on the other party’s application, to vary, modify or rescind a permanent alimony order?
(I) The beneficiary remarries.
(II) The beneficiary is the wife and has not remained chaste.
(III) The beneficiary is the husband and has had sexual intercourse with a woman outside wedlock.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 25(3) lists the beneficiary’s remarriage, the wife beneficiary’s lack of chastity and the husband beneficiary’s sexual intercourse outside wedlock.
The court may vary, modify or rescind the order on the other party’s application, in the manner it considers just.
Option feedback
Option A
Remarriage qualifies, and the subsection also recognizes the other two listed grounds.
Option B
The wife’s lack of chastity is expressly covered, together with the other listed circumstances.
Option C
Both listed circumstances qualify, and remarriage independently qualifies.
Option D
Each listed circumstance is an express ground for discretionary action on application.
Option E
All three circumstances appear in the subsection.
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