Q.47
Family Law Medium Knowledge-Based
Bare Act Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 · Section 5(iv), 5(v)

A marriage between a girl of 22 years marries her maternal uncles son of 23 years in accordance with the Special Marriage Act. Such marriage is:

A Valid
B V oidable
V oid Answer
D Valid only in north India
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Explanation & Strategy

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A marriage between a girl and her maternal uncle's son falls within the prohibited/sapinda relationships under HMA unless custom or usage governing both parties permits it. Many communities in South India customarily allow such marriages, making them valid if both parties follow that custom.

At a Glance
Subject Family Law
Difficulty Medium
Act Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Section Section 5(iv), 5(v)
Answer (C) Knowledge-Based
Paper AIBE XV — January 2021
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