Question
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, sapinda relationship with reference to any person extends as far as
The correct answer is
The third generation (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother and the fifth (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the father.
Definition: Sapinda Relationship
The sapinda relationship, as defined under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, identifies close blood relatives between whom marriage is prohibited.
Generation Limits (Referencing Option B)
The extent of this relationship is determined by the lines of ascent through the mother and father:
- Maternal Line: The relationship extends up to the third generation (inclusive). This count starts from the individual.
- Paternal Line: The relationship extends up to the fifth generation (inclusive). This count also starts from the individual.
The term 'inclusive' indicates that the final generation mentioned in the count is included within the prohibited degree.
Marriages within these defined sapinda limits are prohibited under the Act.
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Important Questions from Hindu Law
- Which of the following is not correct under Section 8 of Hindu Succession Act 1956? The property of a Hindu male dying intestate shall devolve
- Which sections of Hindu Marriage Act 1955 deal with matrimonial remedy of divorce?
(a) Section 13
(b) Section 13 (1-A)
(c) Section 17
(d) Section 13-B
Choose the correct option : - Read the following statement in the light of Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956:
(a) Section 7 deals with capacity of a male Hindu to take in adoption
(b) Section 13 deals with valid adoption not to be cancelled
(c) Section 12 deals with effect of adoption
(d) Section 15 deals with right of adoptive parents to dispose off their properties
Choose the correct option : Match List I and List II
List I
(Section of Hindu Marriage Act 1955)
List II
(Provision)
(a) Section 5 (i) (i) Ceremonies of Hindu Marriage (b) Section 7 (ii) Marriageable age (c) Section 8 (iii) Monogamy (d) Section 5 (iii) (iv) Registration of Marriage
Choose the correct option from those given below :- Arrange the provisions of Hindu Succession Act 1956 in chronological order (Section wise)
(a) Presumption in case of simultaneous death
(b) Failure of heirs
(c) Act not to apply to certain properties
(d) Full blood preferred to half blood
Choose the correct option :
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