Which statements reflect the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 definition of degrees of prohibited relationship?…
Section 3(g)(i) covers lineal ascendants. Section 3(g)(ii) covers the specified relationship through a spouse. The explanation to sections 3(f) and 3(g) includes both…
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Which statements reflect the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 definition of degrees of prohibited relationship?
I. The definition covers two persons if one is a lineal ascendant of the other.
II. It covers two persons if one was the spouse of a lineal ascendant or descendant of the other.
III. The term ‘relationship’ for this purpose includes both illegitimate and legitimate blood relationship.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 3(g)(i) covers lineal ascendants. Section 3(g)(ii) covers the specified relationship through a spouse. The explanation to sections 3(f) and 3(g) includes both illegitimate and legitimate blood relationships.
Option feedback
Option A
The two subclauses and the explanation support all three statements.
Option B
The explanation also supports Statement III.
Option C
Section 3(g)(ii) also supports Statement II.
Option D
Section 3(g)(i) also supports Statement I.
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