Under section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how far does sapinda relationship extend through…
Section 3(f)(i) includes the third generation through the mother and the fifth through the father. Count the person concerned as the first generation on each line.
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Under section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how far does sapinda relationship extend through the mother and the father, counting the person concerned as the first generation?
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Correct answer B
Section 3(f)(i) includes the third generation through the mother and the fifth through the father. Count the person concerned as the first generation on each line.
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Option A
Both of these limits fall short of the statutory limits.
Option B
The third maternal generation and the fifth paternal generation are included.
Option C
This pair overstates the maternal limit and understates the paternal limit.
Option D
Both of these limits exceed the statutory limits.
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