Which section of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 provides for the capacity of a female…
Section 8 provides for the capacity of a female Hindu to take a son or daughter in adoption. Its conditions include soundness of mind and attaining majority, and the proviso…
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Which section of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 provides for the capacity of a female Hindu to adopt a child?
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Correct answer D
Section 8 provides for the capacity of a female Hindu to take a son or daughter in adoption. Its conditions include soundness of mind and attaining majority, and the proviso deals with a living husband’s consent.
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Option A
Section 3 defines terms used in the Act.
Option B
Section 4 provides for the Act’s overriding effect.
Option C
Section 7 concerns the capacity of a male Hindu to adopt.
Option D
Section 8 concerns the capacity of a female Hindu to adopt.
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