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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