Which routes can bring a person within the application of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Hindu…
The Explanation to section 2(1) of each Act covers children who meet the parentage and, where applicable, upbringing requirements, as well as converts and reconverts to the…
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Which routes can bring a person within the application of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The Explanation to section 2(1) of each Act covers children who meet the parentage and, where applicable, upbringing requirements, as well as converts and reconverts to the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain or Sikh religion. Under section 2(2), members of a Scheduled Tribe are outside the Acts unless the Central Government directs otherwise by notification.
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Option A
Explanation (c) also expressly includes reconverts to the listed religions.
Option B
Explanation (c) covers converts as well as reconverts.
Option C
Explanations (a) and (b) also cover children who meet the parentage and, where applicable, upbringing requirements.
Option D
Section 2(1) of each Act covers qualifying children, converts and reconverts.
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