Which person is NOT expressly included among the classes covered by Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
Question and options
Which person is NOT expressly included among the classes covered by Section 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956?
A minor child born outside marriage
An infirm parent
A childless stepmother
A stepfather
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - A stepfather
Section 20 includes legitimate and illegitimate children and aged or infirm parents, subject to its conditions. Its explanation includes a childless stepmother within “parent”. It contains no corresponding express inclusion of a stepfather.
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