Family and Marriage Law

Option (3) is correct: Section 112 of the Evidence Act states that if a child is born within 280 days after the dissolution of a valid marriage, it is a conclusive proof of the legitimacy of the child.

Option (2) is correct: A Muslim wife may sue for divorce under the Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939 if the husband has been insane for a period of two years.

Option (3) is correct: If the marriage has not been consummated, Iddat has to be observed in case of both death of husband and divorce.

Option (4) is correct: Section 12(i) of the Hindu Marriage Act provides where marriage is not consummated due to impotency of husband or wife, the marriage will be voidable at the option of petitioner.

Option (1) is correct: Judgements, orders or decrees are irrelevant unless the existence of such judgment, order or decree is a fact in issue, or is relevant under some other provision of this Act. So, judgement against B is irrelevant against C.

Option (2) is correct: Where a Hindu male and Hindu female contract their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, Hindu personal law does not apply.

Option (1) is correct: If a person having a wife living marries another woman, such marriage is void. The condition is defined u/s 5(i) of Hindu Marriage Act called monogamy.

Option (1) is incorrect: Section-12(1) (a) of Hindu Marriage Act deals with impotency of the respondent. Option (2) is incorrect: Section-12(1) (b) of Hindu Marriage Act deals with bigamy. Option (3) is incorrect: Section-12(1) (c) of Hindu Marriage Act deals with unlawful consent for marriage. Option (4) is correct: Section-12(1) (d) of Hindu Marriage Act deals with the fact that if the respondent was, at the time of the marriage, pregnant by some person other than the petitioner, then it is a ground for voidable marriage.

Option (2) is correct: U/s 2(6) of Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act, 1939, a woman married under Muslim law shall be entitled to obtain a decree for the dissolution of her marriage if the husband has been insane for a period of two years.

Option (3) is correct: Khula is a form of divorce by agreement. Under this, the husband agrees to give talaaq on the condition to return back to him the money he gave his wife at the time of marriage as dower.

Traditional religious texts in India typically frame marriage within a hetero-normative and patriarchal structure, defining specific duties (Dharma) and rights that reinforce male-headed family units. This structure has historically dictated the social and legal understanding of the institution.

Agreements that are contrary to public policy are void. Restraint of marriage, restraint of personal liberty, and interference with the course of justice are all recognized categories of agreements opposed to public policy.

Gandharva marriage is based on mutual attraction and love between a man and a woman, often without the formal consent of their families.

Polygamy involves marriage that includes more than two partners. It is an offence punishable under Hindu Marriage act, 1955.

Any two persons irrespective of religion can solemnize a marriage, commonly known as civil marriage under Special Marriage Act, 1954. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to provide a special form of marriage for the people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of the religion or faith followed by either party.