Which principle does Section 5(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 implement?
Section 5(i) requires that neither party have a spouse living at the time of the marriage. A marriage solemnised in contravention of that condition is void under Section 11.
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Which principle does Section 5(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 implement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 5(i) requires that neither party have a spouse living at the time of the marriage. A marriage solemnised in contravention of that condition is void under Section 11.
Option feedback
Option A
The condition gives effect to monogamy.
Option B
Section 5(i) bars a new marriage while either party has a living spouse from a subsisting marriage.
Option C
The clause permits only one subsisting marriage at a time.
Option D
The same condition applies to either party.
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