Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of these statements are true? Statement I. The limits of…
Section 3(f)(i) includes the third generation through the mother and the fifth through the father, counting the person concerned as the first generation. The explanation to…
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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of these statements are true?
Statement I. The limits of sapinda relationship extend to the third generation in the line of ascent through the mother and to the fifth generation in the line of ascent through the father.
Statement II. For this definition, relationships by half blood, uterine blood and adoption count alongside full blood. Both legitimate and illegitimate blood relationships count.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 3(f)(i) includes the third generation through the mother and the fifth through the father, counting the person concerned as the first generation.
The explanation to section 3(f) and 3(g) includes full, half and uterine blood, both legitimate and illegitimate blood relationships, and relationships by adoption.
Option feedback
Option A
The statutory generation limits support Statement I and the explanation to section 3 supports Statement II.
Option B
The Act expressly confirms the generation limits and the relationship categories.
Option C
The explanation to section 3 expressly includes the relationship categories in Statement II.
Option D
Section 3(f)(i) confirms the generation limits in Statement I.
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