Where the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies and all other conditions are satisfied, whose governing…
Section 5(v) permits a sapinda marriage under this exception only if the custom or usage governing each party allows the marriage. Other marriage conditions continue to apply.
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Where the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 applies and all other conditions are satisfied, whose governing custom or usage must permit a marriage between sapindas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 5(v) permits a sapinda marriage under this exception only if the custom or usage governing each party allows the marriage.
Other marriage conditions continue to apply.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 5(v) requires permission under the custom or usage governing each party.
Option B
Permission governing just one party is insufficient.
Option C
The statute does not single out the bride’s custom or usage.
Option D
Section 5(v) expressly recognizes a qualifying custom or usage.
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