Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, all four prospective adopters are adult Hindus of…
Section 7 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 requires a husband to obtain the consent of his living wife in the circumstances stated. The exceptions apply if…
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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, all four prospective adopters are adult Hindus of sound mind and satisfy the other adoption conditions. Any living spouse is Hindu, has not renounced the world and has not been declared to be of unsound mind. Who cannot validly adopt on the facts stated?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 7 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 requires a husband to obtain the consent of his living wife in the circumstances stated.
The exceptions apply if the wife has completely and finally renounced the world, ceased to be Hindu or been declared of unsound mind by a competent court.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 7 allows an otherwise eligible unmarried man to adopt.
Option B
Section 7 permits adoption with the required consent if the other conditions are satisfied.
Option C
Section 8 permits an otherwise eligible divorced woman to adopt.
Option D
Under section 7, a living wife’s consent is required on these facts.
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