Under the definition of custom and usage in section 3(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which is NOT…
Section 3(a) requires continuous and uniform long observance, certainty, and a rule that is not unreasonable or opposed to public policy. A family custom must also not have…
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Under the definition of custom and usage in section 3(a) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which is NOT required for a rule to qualify?
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Correct answer D
Section 3(a) requires continuous and uniform long observance, certainty, and a rule that is not unreasonable or opposed to public policy. A family custom must also not have been discontinued by that family. Thus none of the three offered features is unnecessary.
Option feedback
Option A
Continuous and uniform long observance is expressly required.
Option B
The rule must be certain.
Option C
The rule must not be opposed to public policy.
Option D
Each offered feature is required, so none is the unnecessary feature.
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