Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which remedies can a spouse seek on the ground that the other…
Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 makes post-marriage cruelty a ground for divorce. Section 10(1) incorporates that ground for judicial separation. Annulment…
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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which remedies can a spouse seek on the ground that the other spouse treated them with cruelty after the marriage was solemnised?
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Correct answer C
Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 makes post-marriage cruelty a ground for divorce.
Section 10(1) incorporates that ground for judicial separation. Annulment is a separate remedy with grounds specified in section 12.
Option feedback
Option A
Cruelty is a divorce ground and is also available for judicial separation.
Option B
Judicial separation is available, and cruelty is independently a ground for divorce.
Option C
Section 13(1)(ia) provides the divorce ground. Section 10(1) incorporates it for judicial separation.
Option D
Section 12 sets out the grounds for annulment. The stated cruelty is a ground for divorce or judicial separation.
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