Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how is a marriage classified if the respondent’s impotence has…
Section 12(1)(a) permits a decree of nullity where the marriage has not been consummated owing to the respondent’s impotence. The marriage is voidable.
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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, how is a marriage classified if the respondent’s impotence has prevented consummation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 12(1)(a) permits a decree of nullity where the marriage has not been consummated owing to the respondent’s impotence. The marriage is voidable.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 12(1)(a) makes the marriage voidable on this ground.
Option B
Section 11 concerns contraventions of specified marriage conditions. Section 12(1)(a) governs this ground.
Option C
Non-consummation owing to the respondent’s impotence is a ground of voidability.
Option D
Section 12(1)(a) allows annulment by a decree of nullity.
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