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  • Adoption and Maintenance18
  • Classical Hindu Law17
  • Code of Criminal Procedure - Section 125 - Maintenance1
  • Constitutional Family Law14
  • Domestic Violence9
  • Dowry Law5
  • Family Courts5
  • Guardianship and Custody9
  • Hindu Adoption - Shabnam Hashmi case1
  • Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956 - Essentials of Valid Adoption1
  • Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956 - Section 11 - Conditions for Valid Adoption1
  • Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956 - Section 18 - Maintenance of Wife1
  • Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act 1956 - Section 7 - Capacity to Adopt1
  • Hindu Joint Family - Karta's Powers1
  • Hindu Joint Family - Mitakshara vs Dayabhaga1
  • Hindu Joint Family - Partition1
  • Hindu Joint Family - Pious Obligation1
  • Hindu Joint Family - Sole Surviving Coparcener1
  • Hindu Law - Ancestral vs Self-Acquired Property1
  • Hindu Law - Coparcenary after 2005 Amendment1
  • Hindu Law - Customary Law vs Codified Law1
  • Hindu Law - Doctrine of Blending1
  • Hindu Law - Gift (Daan) vs Testamentary Succession1
  • Hindu Law - Live-in Relationship1
  • Hindu Law - Sapinda Relationship1
  • Hindu Marriage19
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Bhaurao Lokhande Case1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Irretrievable Breakdown1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Judicial Separation1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Lily Thomas Case1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 11 - Void Marriage1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 12 - Voidable Marriage1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 13 - Desertion1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 13 - Grounds for Divorce1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 13(2) - Divorce by Wife1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 13B - Mutual Consent Divorce1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 2 - Applicability1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 24 - Maintenance Pendente Lite1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 25 - Permanent Alimony1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 5 - Conditions of Valid Marriage1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 7 - Solemnisation1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 8 - Registration of Marriage1
  • Hindu Marriage Act 1955 - Section 9 - Restitution of Conjugal Rights1
  • Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 - Section 6 - Natural Guardianship1
  • Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 - Welfare of Child1
  • Hindu Property11
  • Hindu Succession19
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Class II Heirs1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Disqualification from Succession1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Half-Blood and Full-Blood Heirs1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 10 - Distribution Among Heirs1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 14 - Stridhan1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 15 - Succession to Property of Hindu Female1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 23 - Dwelling House (Pre-Amendment)1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 30 - Testamentary Succession1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 4 - Overriding Effect1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 6 - Daughter as Coparcener (2005 Amendment)1
  • Hindu Succession Act 1956 - Section 8 - Class I Heirs1
  • Maintenance4
  • Matrimonial Relief18
  • Muslim Law23
  • Muslim Law - Absolute Prohibitions on Marriage1
  • Muslim Law - Agnatic Residuaries (Asaba)1
  • Muslim Law - Application of Muslim Personal Law in India1
  • Muslim Law - Capacity to Marry - Guardianship for Marriage1
  • Muslim Law - Concept of Fasid vs Batil Marriage1
  • Muslim Law - Conditions for Valid Nikah1
  • Muslim Law - Consummation and Dower1
  • Muslim Law - Divorce by Husband - Revocable vs Irrevocable1
  • Muslim Law - Divorce by Husband's Death1
  • Muslim Law - Doctrine of Increase (Aul)1
  • Muslim Law - Doctrine of Return (Radd)1
  • Muslim Law - Faskh (Dissolution by Court)1
  • Muslim Law - Gift (Hiba)1
  • Muslim Law - Guardianship (Wilayat)1
  • Muslim Law - Hiba (Gift) - Conditions for Shia Law1
  • Muslim Law - Iddat1
  • Muslim Law - Ila (Vow of Abstinence)1
  • Muslim Law - Inheritance by Non-Muslims1
  • Muslim Law - Irregular (Fasid) Marriages1
  • Muslim Law - Khul and Mubarat1
  • Muslim Law - Legitimacy and Acknowledgment1
  • Muslim Law - Lian (Mutual Cursing)1
  • Muslim Law - Mahr (Dower)1
  • Muslim Law - Maintenance of Wife During Marriage1
  • Muslim Law - Marriage During Iddat1
  • Muslim Law - Marriage Registration - Nikahnama1
  • Muslim Law - Minor's Marriage and Option of Puberty1
  • Muslim Law - Muslim Marriage Registration1
  • Muslim Law - Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act 19371
  • Muslim Law - Muslim Women's Right to Maintenance under PWDVA1
  • Muslim Law - Mut'a Marriage (Shia)1
  • Muslim Law - Nasab (Legitimacy)1
  • Muslim Law - Nikah - Nature and Definition1
  • Muslim Law - Polygamy1
  • Muslim Law - Position of Illegitimate Child in Muslim Law1
  • Muslim Law - Principle of Awl in Succession1
  • Muslim Law - Priority of Debts in Muslim Succession1
  • Muslim Law - Prohibition on Marrying Two Sisters1
  • Muslim Law - Proper Dower and Specified Dower1
  • Muslim Law - Rights of Muslim Wife After Divorce1
  • Muslim Law - Sada Mehar (Simple Dower)1
  • Muslim Law - Shayara Bano Case - Constitutional Challenge1
  • Muslim Law - Succession - Sharer (Sahib al-Fard) vs Residuaries (Asaba)1
  • Muslim Law - Talaq by Written Communication1
  • Muslim Law - Triple Talaq (Talaq-e-Biddat)1
  • Muslim Law - Valid Forms of Talaq1
  • Muslim Law - Wakf1
  • Muslim Law - Will (Wasiyyat)1
  • Muslim Law - Zihar1
  • Muslim Succession14
  • Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986 - Shah Bano Case1
  • Partition6
  • Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 - Section 3 - Definition1
  • Special Marriage Act9
  • Special Marriage Act 1954 - Application1
Question 126EasySpecial Marriage Act

Two adults from different religions seek marriage without conversion. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    The Act applies only when both parties belong to the same religion.

  2. B

    It is only a divorce statute

  3. C

    It cannot apply to Indian nationals abroad

  4. D

    The Special Marriage Act is the appropriate secular route if statutory conditions are met.

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Correct answer: D. The Special Marriage Act is the appropriate secular route if statutory conditions are met.

The Special Marriage Act is the appropriate secular route if statutory conditions are met. This follows from Special Marriage Act, 1954.

Source note: Special Marriage Act, 1954

Question 127MediumSpecial Marriage Act

In a dispute concerning Conditions of marriage, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Age is irrelevant

  2. B

    A living spouse is permitted

  3. C

    SMA requires monogamy, valid consent and capacity, minimum age, and absence of prohibited relationship unless custom permits.

  4. D

    Any two persons can marry under SMA regardless of existing spouse or capacity.

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Correct answer: C. SMA requires monogamy, valid consent and capacity, minimum age, and absence of prohibited relationship unless custom permits.

SMA requires monogamy, valid consent and capacity, minimum age, and absence of prohibited relationship unless custom permits. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Special Marriage Act, 1954, Section 4

Question 128MediumSpecial Marriage Act

A trial court is examining evidence on Conditions of marriage. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    SMA requires monogamy, valid consent and capacity, minimum age, and absence of prohibited relationship unless custom permits.

  2. B

    Any two persons can marry under SMA regardless of existing spouse or capacity.

  3. C

    Consent may be absent if families agree

  4. D

    Age is irrelevant

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Correct answer: B. Any two persons can marry under SMA regardless of existing spouse or capacity.

Any two persons can marry under SMA regardless of existing spouse or capacity. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: SMA requires monogamy, valid consent and capacity, minimum age, and absence of prohibited relationship unless custom permits.

Source note: Special Marriage Act, 1954, Section 4

Question 129MediumSpecial Marriage Act

One party already has a living spouse and seeks SMA marriage. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    The proposed marriage violates the monogamy condition.

  2. B

    Any two persons can marry under SMA regardless of existing spouse or capacity.

  3. C

    A living spouse is permitted

  4. D

    Consent may be absent if families agree

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. The proposed marriage violates the monogamy condition.

The proposed marriage violates the monogamy condition. This follows from Special Marriage Act, 1954, Section 4.

Source note: Special Marriage Act, 1954, Section 4

Question 130MediumDomestic Violence

In a dispute concerning Domestic relationship, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    PWDVA applies only to legally wedded wives living in a formal marriage.

  2. B

    Emotional abuse is never domestic violence

  3. C

    Economic abuse is excluded

  4. D

    PWDVA protects women in a domestic relationship, including relationships in the nature of marriage.

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Correct answer: D. PWDVA protects women in a domestic relationship, including relationships in the nature of marriage.

PWDVA protects women in a domestic relationship, including relationships in the nature of marriage. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 2 and 3

Question 131MediumDomestic Violence

A trial court is examining evidence on Domestic relationship. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Emotional abuse is never domestic violence

  2. B

    PWDVA protects women in a domestic relationship, including relationships in the nature of marriage.

  3. C

    PWDVA applies only to legally wedded wives living in a formal marriage.

  4. D

    Residence orders are criminal sentences

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. PWDVA applies only to legally wedded wives living in a formal marriage.

PWDVA applies only to legally wedded wives living in a formal marriage. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: PWDVA protects women in a domestic relationship, including relationships in the nature of marriage.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 2 and 3

Question 132MediumDomestic Violence

A woman in a marriage-like relationship alleges economic and verbal abuse in a shared household. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    Residence orders are criminal sentences

  2. B

    Her claim may fall within PWDVA if the statutory relationship and abuse are proved.

  3. C

    PWDVA applies only to legally wedded wives living in a formal marriage.

  4. D

    Economic abuse is excluded

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Her claim may fall within PWDVA if the statutory relationship and abuse are proved.

Her claim may fall within PWDVA if the statutory relationship and abuse are proved. This follows from Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 2 and 3.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 2 and 3

Question 133HardDomestic Violence

In a dispute concerning Shared household, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    The right to reside in the shared household is a protective remedy and does not depend on ownership by the aggrieved woman.

  2. B

    A woman can claim residence only if she owns the house.

  3. C

    Residence order transfers title

  4. D

    The Magistrate has no power to protect residence

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. The right to reside in the shared household is a protective remedy and does not depend on ownership by the aggrieved woman.

The right to reside in the shared household is a protective remedy and does not depend on ownership by the aggrieved woman. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 17 and 19

Question 134HardDomestic Violence

A trial court is examining evidence on Shared household. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    PWDVA ignores household violence

  2. B

    Residence order transfers title

  3. C

    The right to reside in the shared household is a protective remedy and does not depend on ownership by the aggrieved woman.

  4. D

    A woman can claim residence only if she owns the house.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. A woman can claim residence only if she owns the house.

A woman can claim residence only if she owns the house. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: The right to reside in the shared household is a protective remedy and does not depend on ownership by the aggrieved woman.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 17 and 19

Question 135HardDomestic Violence

A wife is threatened with eviction from the household where she lived after marriage. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    The Magistrate has no power to protect residence

  2. B

    PWDVA ignores household violence

  3. C

    She may seek residence protection under PWDVA subject to facts and applicable case law.

  4. D

    A woman can claim residence only if she owns the house.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. She may seek residence protection under PWDVA subject to facts and applicable case law.

She may seek residence protection under PWDVA subject to facts and applicable case law. This follows from Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 17 and 19.

Source note: Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, Sections 17 and 19

Question 136MediumDowry Law

In a dispute concerning Dowry definition, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Valuable security is excluded

  2. B

    Dowry covers property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with marriage.

  3. C

    Dowry means only cash paid at the exact moment of marriage.

  4. D

    Demand after marriage can never be connected with dowry

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Correct answer: B. Dowry covers property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with marriage.

Dowry covers property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with marriage. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Section 2

Question 137MediumDowry Law

A trial court is examining evidence on Dowry definition. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Dowry means only cash paid at the exact moment of marriage.

  2. B

    The statute legalises dowry if parties consent

  3. C

    Demand after marriage can never be connected with dowry

  4. D

    Dowry covers property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with marriage.

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Correct answer: A. Dowry means only cash paid at the exact moment of marriage.

Dowry means only cash paid at the exact moment of marriage. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: Dowry covers property or valuable security given or agreed to be given in connection with marriage.

Source note: Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Section 2

Question 138MediumDowry Law

A demand for a car is made because of the marriage alliance. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    Dowry means only cash paid at the exact moment of marriage.

  2. B

    Valuable security is excluded

  3. C

    The statute legalises dowry if parties consent

  4. D

    The demand may fall within dowry law if the connection with marriage is established.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. The demand may fall within dowry law if the connection with marriage is established.

The demand may fall within dowry law if the connection with marriage is established. This follows from Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Section 2.

Source note: Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, Section 2

Question 139EasyFamily Courts

In a dispute concerning Jurisdiction and conciliation, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Conciliation is forbidden

  2. B

    Family disputes must always start in Supreme Court

  3. C

    Family Courts are designed for speedy settlement of family disputes with emphasis on conciliation where appropriate.

  4. D

    Family Courts exist only to conduct criminal trials.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Family Courts are designed for speedy settlement of family disputes with emphasis on conciliation where appropriate.

Family Courts are designed for speedy settlement of family disputes with emphasis on conciliation where appropriate. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Family Courts Act, 1984

Question 140EasyFamily Courts

A trial court is examining evidence on Jurisdiction and conciliation. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Family Courts are designed for speedy settlement of family disputes with emphasis on conciliation where appropriate.

  2. B

    Family Courts exist only to conduct criminal trials.

  3. C

    The Act excludes matrimonial proceedings

  4. D

    Conciliation is forbidden

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Family Courts exist only to conduct criminal trials.

Family Courts exist only to conduct criminal trials. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: Family Courts are designed for speedy settlement of family disputes with emphasis on conciliation where appropriate.

Source note: Family Courts Act, 1984

Question 141EasyFamily Courts

A matrimonial dispute involves divorce, maintenance, and custody reliefs. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    A Family Court may have jurisdiction depending on local establishment and statutory allocation.

  2. B

    Family Courts exist only to conduct criminal trials.

  3. C

    Family disputes must always start in Supreme Court

  4. D

    The Act excludes matrimonial proceedings

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. A Family Court may have jurisdiction depending on local establishment and statutory allocation.

A Family Court may have jurisdiction depending on local establishment and statutory allocation. This follows from Family Courts Act, 1984.

Source note: Family Courts Act, 1984

Question 142MediumConstitutional Family Law

In a dispute concerning Choice marriage and autonomy, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Family disapproval can by itself invalidate an adult marriage.

  2. B

    Adult consent has no constitutional value

  3. C

    Courts can annul marriage only because parents object

  4. D

    Adult choice in marriage is protected by personal liberty, dignity, and autonomy under Article 21.

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Correct answer: D. Adult choice in marriage is protected by personal liberty, dignity, and autonomy under Article 21.

Adult choice in marriage is protected by personal liberty, dignity, and autonomy under Article 21. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. / Lata Singh v. State of U.P.

Question 143MediumConstitutional Family Law

A trial court is examining evidence on Choice marriage and autonomy. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Adult consent has no constitutional value

  2. B

    Adult choice in marriage is protected by personal liberty, dignity, and autonomy under Article 21.

  3. C

    Family disapproval can by itself invalidate an adult marriage.

  4. D

    Choice marriage is criminal by default

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. Family disapproval can by itself invalidate an adult marriage.

Family disapproval can by itself invalidate an adult marriage. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: Adult choice in marriage is protected by personal liberty, dignity, and autonomy under Article 21.

Source note: Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. / Lata Singh v. State of U.P.

Question 144MediumConstitutional Family Law

Two consenting adults marry against parental wishes. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    Choice marriage is criminal by default

  2. B

    The marriage choice receives constitutional protection if statutory conditions are satisfied.

  3. C

    Family disapproval can by itself invalidate an adult marriage.

  4. D

    Courts can annul marriage only because parents object

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The marriage choice receives constitutional protection if statutory conditions are satisfied.

The marriage choice receives constitutional protection if statutory conditions are satisfied. This follows from Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. / Lata Singh v. State of U.P..

Source note: Shafin Jahan v. Asokan K.M. / Lata Singh v. State of U.P.

Question 145HardConstitutional Family Law

In a dispute concerning Bigamy and conversion, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Conversion to another religion does not dissolve an existing Hindu marriage or permit a second marriage without divorce.

  2. B

    A Hindu spouse can avoid bigamy law by converting and remarrying without dissolving the first marriage.

  3. C

    First marriage disappears automatically on conversion

  4. D

    Divorce decree is unnecessary for remarriage

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Correct answer: A. Conversion to another religion does not dissolve an existing Hindu marriage or permit a second marriage without divorce.

Conversion to another religion does not dissolve an existing Hindu marriage or permit a second marriage without divorce. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India / Lily Thomas v. Union of India

Question 146HardConstitutional Family Law

A trial court is examining evidence on Bigamy and conversion. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Bigamy has no connection with personal law

  2. B

    First marriage disappears automatically on conversion

  3. C

    Conversion to another religion does not dissolve an existing Hindu marriage or permit a second marriage without divorce.

  4. D

    A Hindu spouse can avoid bigamy law by converting and remarrying without dissolving the first marriage.

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Correct answer: D. A Hindu spouse can avoid bigamy law by converting and remarrying without dissolving the first marriage.

A Hindu spouse can avoid bigamy law by converting and remarrying without dissolving the first marriage. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: Conversion to another religion does not dissolve an existing Hindu marriage or permit a second marriage without divorce.

Source note: Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India / Lily Thomas v. Union of India

Question 147HardConstitutional Family Law

A married Hindu converts and immediately contracts a second marriage while the first spouse is alive. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    Divorce decree is unnecessary for remarriage

  2. B

    Bigamy has no connection with personal law

  3. C

    The second marriage may attract bigamy consequences unless the first marriage was legally dissolved.

  4. D

    A Hindu spouse can avoid bigamy law by converting and remarrying without dissolving the first marriage.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. The second marriage may attract bigamy consequences unless the first marriage was legally dissolved.

The second marriage may attract bigamy consequences unless the first marriage was legally dissolved. This follows from Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India / Lily Thomas v. Union of India.

Source note: Sarla Mudgal v. Union of India / Lily Thomas v. Union of India

Question 148MediumConstitutional Family Law

In a dispute concerning Marriage registration, which conclusion is most consistent with the governing rule?

  1. A

    Registration has no evidentiary value

  2. B

    The Supreme Court directed compulsory registration of marriages to protect status proof and reduce matrimonial disputes.

  3. C

    Non-registration always makes an otherwise valid marriage void.

  4. D

    Registration replaces all ceremonies in Hindu law

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The Supreme Court directed compulsory registration of marriages to protect status proof and reduce matrimonial disputes.

The Supreme Court directed compulsory registration of marriages to protect status proof and reduce matrimonial disputes. The other options either overstate the doctrine or confuse it with a neighbouring family-law concept.

Source note: Seema v. Ashwani Kumar

Question 149MediumConstitutional Family Law

A trial court is examining evidence on Marriage registration. Which approach should it avoid?

  1. A

    Non-registration always makes an otherwise valid marriage void.

  2. B

    Only divorce decrees require records

  3. C

    Registration replaces all ceremonies in Hindu law

  4. D

    The Supreme Court directed compulsory registration of marriages to protect status proof and reduce matrimonial disputes.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. Non-registration always makes an otherwise valid marriage void.

Non-registration always makes an otherwise valid marriage void. is unsafe because it converts a qualified rule into an absolute proposition. The correct approach is: The Supreme Court directed compulsory registration of marriages to protect status proof and reduce matrimonial disputes.

Source note: Seema v. Ashwani Kumar

Question 150MediumConstitutional Family Law

A validly solemnised marriage is not registered, and status is later disputed. What is the best legal response?

  1. A

    Non-registration always makes an otherwise valid marriage void.

  2. B

    Registration has no evidentiary value

  3. C

    Only divorce decrees require records

  4. D

    Non-registration does not void the marriage, but registration is strong evidence.

View answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Non-registration does not void the marriage, but registration is strong evidence.

Non-registration does not automatically void the marriage, but registration would provide strong proof. This follows from Seema v. Ashwani Kumar.

Source note: Seema v. Ashwani Kumar

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