Under sections 10 and 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 as assessed on 7 November 2026, which…
Section 10 adopts the specified divorce grounds for judicial separation. Adultery, cruelty and qualifying two-year desertion are grounds. The disappearance ground requires…
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Under sections 10 and 13 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 as assessed on 7 November 2026, which circumstance alone does not establish a stated ground for judicial separation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 10 adopts the specified divorce grounds for judicial separation. Adultery, cruelty and qualifying two-year desertion are grounds. The disappearance ground requires seven years or more of not being heard of as alive. Leprosy ceased to be a ground on 1 March 2019.
Option feedback
Option A
Adultery is a ground incorporated by section 10.
Option B
Cruelty is a ground incorporated by section 10.
Option C
Qualifying desertion for at least two years is a ground.
Option D
The disappearance ground requires seven years or more, not a shorter period alone.
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