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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 defines “sapinda relationship”?

The definition of sapinda relationship is in section 3(f). The distinct definition of degrees of prohibited relationship is in section 3(g).

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Which provision of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 defines “sapinda relationship”?

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The definition of sapinda relationship is in section 3(f). The distinct definition of degrees of prohibited relationship is in section 3(g).

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Option A

Section 2(1)(a) describes the first group of persons to whom the Act applies.

Option B

Section 2(1)(b) names Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs in the application provision.

Option C

Section 3(f) defines sapinda relationship and gives the rules for counting degrees of ascent.

Option D

Section 3(g) defines degrees of prohibited relationship.

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