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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, who among the following is not entitled to adopt?

Under section 7 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, a male Hindu with a living wife can adopt only with her consent, unless she has completely and finally renounced…

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Under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, who among the following is not entitled to adopt?

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Under section 7 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, a male Hindu with a living wife can adopt only with her consent, unless she has completely and finally renounced the world, has ceased to be a Hindu, or has been declared of unsound mind by a competent court. So a "Husband without consent of wife" is not entitled to adopt.

An unmarried adult, and a divorced woman, may adopt if they satisfy the conditions of sections 7 and 8.

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