Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ordinarily bars a court from entertaining a divorce…
Section 14 sets the ordinary one-year bar. Under its proviso, the court may allow earlier presentation on application in a case of exceptional hardship to the petitioner or…
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Which section of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ordinarily bars a court from entertaining a divorce petition presented before one year has elapsed from the date of marriage?
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Correct answer B
Section 14 sets the ordinary one-year bar. Under its proviso, the court may allow earlier presentation on application in a case of exceptional hardship to the petitioner or exceptional depravity by the respondent.
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Option A
Section 13 provides grounds for divorce.
Option B
Section 14 lays down the one-year filing restriction and its exceptions.
Option C
Section 12 deals with voidable marriages.
Option D
Section 17 concerns bigamy.
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