Under section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what are the inclusive limits of sapinda…
Section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 traces the line upwards from the person concerned, who counts as the first generation. The limit is the third generation…
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Under section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, what are the inclusive limits of sapinda relationship through the father and through the mother, counting the person as the first generation?
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Section 3(f)(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 traces the line upwards from the person concerned, who counts as the first generation. The limit is the third generation inclusive through the mother and the fifth generation inclusive through the father.
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Option A
The statutory limit through the father is the fifth generation inclusive.
Option B
The statutory limit through the mother is the third generation inclusive.
Option C
Section 3(f)(i) sets the limits at the fifth generation through the father and the third through the mother.
Option D
Section 3(f)(i) sets the limits at the fifth generation through the father and the third through the mother.
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