Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, whose living spouse from a subsisting marriage makes a subsequent…
Sections 5(i), 11 and 17 of the Hindu Marriage Act make a subsequent marriage void on this ground if either party already has a living spouse from a subsisting marriage. The…
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Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, whose living spouse from a subsisting marriage makes a subsequent marriage between two Hindus void on that ground?
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Correct answer C
Sections 5(i), 11 and 17 of the Hindu Marriage Act make a subsequent marriage void on this ground if either party already has a living spouse from a subsisting marriage. The same civil rule applies to both parties.
Option feedback
Option A
The statutory condition applies to the bride as well.
Option B
The statutory condition applies to the bridegroom as well.
Option C
A subsisting marriage of either party triggers the bar when that spouse is living.
Option D
One party’s living spouse from a subsisting marriage is sufficient.
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