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With regards to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the following holds true: A. It is very…

On cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 it is settled that cruelty is very difficult to define so as to fit all circumstances and that it may be physical or mental, so…

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With regards to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 the following holds true:
A. It is very difficult to define cruelty which can fit in all circumstances.
B. Cruelty can be physical and mental.
C. Intention plays an important role in cases on cruelty.
D. Cruelty should be aimed at the petitioner.
E. The act complained of must be that of the respondent.

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Correct answer B

On cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 it is settled that cruelty is very difficult to define so as to fit all circumstances and that it may be physical or mental, so the answer is "A and B only". Intention is not an essential element of cruelty.

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