Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 does not apply to members of any scheduled tribes, unless the Central Government by notification in the official gazette directs.2. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the right of maintenance extends not only to the wife and dependent children but also to indigent parents and divorced wives.

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Section 2(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 excludes its application to Scheduled Tribes unless the Central Government extends it by notification. Statement 2 is correct: Section 125 of CrPC (1973) provides for maintenance of wife, children, and also indigent parents, and divorced wives can claim maintenance under this provision. Therefore, both statements are correct.

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