Multiple choice

Propositions are (i) A void marriage remains valid until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. (ii) A void marriage is never a valid marriage and there is no necessity of any decree annulling it. (iii) A voidable marriage is regarded as a valid subsisting marriage until a decree annulling it has been passed by a competent court. In respect of the aforesaid propositions which is correct

  1. (i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is incorrect

  2. (ii) and (iii) are correct and (i) is incorrect

  3. (i), (ii) and (iii) all are correct

  4. (i) and (iii) are incorrect but (ii) is correct
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C Correct answer
Explanation

All three propositions are correct: (i) Void marriages remain valid until annulled (for limited purposes like legitimacy of children); (ii) Void marriages are inherently invalid (no decree needed); (iii) Voidable marriages are valid until annulled by court decree.

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