Multiple choice

As a general rule, a petition for dissolution of Hindu marriage cannot be presented within _____ of marriage.

  1. 2 years

  2. 1 year

  3. six months

  4. two months
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Section 14 Hindu Marriage Act imposes a one-year cooling-off period from marriage before presenting a petition for divorce. This gives parties time to reconcile and prevents h marital breakdown.

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