Multiple choice

W, a Hindu girl aged 14 years, marries H, a Hindu boy, by exchanging garlands in a temple. Later on, W finds that H is impotent. W leaves the matrimonial home and marries Z.

Give the best assertion to the facts.

  1. W can be punished for bigamy.

  2. W cannot be punished for bigamy.

  3. W cannot be punished for bigamy because her first marriage was not valid on account of improper solemnisation of marriage.

  4. W cannot be punished for bigamy because her first marriage was not valid on account of impotency of H.

  5. Either (3) or (4)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is a valid ground for releasing W from the liability of committing bigamious marriage. 

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