Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 did the Supreme Court uphold against a constitutional…
The Supreme Court upheld section 9, on restitution of conjugal rights, in Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan Kumar Chadha. The Court rejected the challenge under Articles 14 and 21.…
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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 did the Supreme Court uphold against a constitutional challenge in Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan Kumar Chadha (1984)?
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Correct answer A
The Supreme Court upheld section 9, on restitution of conjugal rights, in Saroj Rani v. Sudarshan Kumar Chadha.
The Court rejected the challenge under Articles 14 and 21. The question asks for the provision addressed by that 1984 holding.
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Option A
The judgment upheld section 9, on restitution of conjugal rights.
Option B
Section 13 deals with divorce. The constitutional ruling addressed section 9.
Option C
Section 16 concerns the legitimacy of children of void and voidable marriages.
Option D
Section 17 concerns bigamy.
Option E
The case upheld section 9.
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