A marriage under Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 between rsons within Sapinda relationship is:
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Valid
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Voidable
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Void
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Irregular
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Under Section 5(4) of Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, marriages within Sapinda relationship are VOID (not voidable or irregular). Sapinda relations are those within a certain degree of prohibited kinship - essentially close blood relations. A void marriage has no legal effect from inception. This reflects Hindu law's prohibition on marriages between close relatives to maintain genetic and social boundaries.