Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 expressly addresses bigamy and states that a marriage…
Section 17 expressly deals with bigamy and the voidness of the later marriage. The living-spouse condition itself is stated in section 5(i).
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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 expressly addresses bigamy and states that a marriage between two Hindus is void if either party had a spouse living when it was solemnized?
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Correct answer B
Section 17 expressly deals with bigamy and the voidness of the later marriage. The living-spouse condition itself is stated in section 5(i).
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Option A
Section 15 concerns when divorced persons may marry again.
Option B
Section 17 is the specific bigamy provision. Section 5(i) states the underlying marriage condition about a living spouse.
Option C
Section 19 identifies the court to which a petition is presented.
Option D
Section 21 concerns application of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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