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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a minor illegitimate son is a dependant:

Section 21(viii) lists "his or her minor illegitimate son, so long as he remains a minor". No acknowledgement or residence condition applies, and his status ends on…

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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a minor illegitimate son is a dependant:

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Section 21(viii) lists "his or her minor illegitimate son, so long as he remains a minor". No acknowledgement or residence condition applies, and his status ends on majority, not marriage.

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