Under section 9(2) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, in which scenario may a father who…
The proviso to section 9(2) identifies three independent grounds for dispensing with the other living parent's consent. These are complete and final renunciation of the…
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Under section 9(2) of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, in which scenario may a father who is otherwise eligible give their child in adoption without the living mother's consent?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The proviso to section 9(2) identifies three independent grounds for dispensing with the other living parent's consent. These are complete and final renunciation of the world, ceasing to be Hindu, and a competent court's declaration of unsoundness of mind.
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Option A
Moving abroad does not by itself establish a statutory exception.
Option B
Refusal to give consent does not dispense with the requirement.
Option C
Divorce alone is not one of the statutory exceptions.
Option D
The proviso expressly makes this an exception.
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