Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a wife is entitled to separate residence if the…
Section 18(2)(d) allows separate residence with maintenance "if he has any other wife living". A former wife who has died or been divorced is not a wife living, and a mere…
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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, a wife is entitled to separate residence if the husband:
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Correct answer B
Section 18(2)(d) allows separate residence with maintenance "if he has any other wife living". A former wife who has died or been divorced is not a wife living, and a mere plan to remarry is not enough.
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