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Hindu Law Question 1:
Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for?
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Hindu Law Question 1 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Permanent alimony and maintenance.
Key Points
- Section 25 of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for Permanent alimony and maintenance.
- It states that —(1) Any court exercising jurisdiction under this Act may, at the time of passing any decree or at any time subsequent thereto, on application made to it for the purpose by either the wife or the husband, as the case may be, order that the respondent shall pay to the applicant for her or his maintenance and support such gross sum or such monthly or periodical sum for a term not exceeding the life of the applicant as, having regard to the respondent’s own income and other property, if any, the income and other property of the applicant the conduct of the parties and other circumstances of the case, it may seem to the court to be just, and any such payment may be secured, if necessary, by a charge on the immovable property of the respondent.
(2) If the court is satisfied that there is a change in the circumstances of either party at any time after it has made an order under sub-section (1), it may, at the instance of either party, vary, modify or rescind any such order in such manner as the court may deem just.
(3) If the court is satisfied that the party in whose favour an order has been made under this section has re-married or, if such party is the wife, that she has not remained chaste, or, if such party is the husband, that he has had sexual intercourse with any woman outside wedlock, it may at the instance of the other party vary, modify or rescind any such order in such manner as the court may deem just.
Hindu Law Question 2:
Fill in the blanks with respect to the Hindu marriage Act, 1955:
The application with respect to the maintenance and education of the minor children, pending the proceeding for obtaining such decree, shall, as far as possible, be disposed of within ___________ from the date of service of notice on the respondent.
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Hindu Law Question 2 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is sixty days.
Key Points
- Section 26 of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for the Custody of children.
- It states that —In any proceeding under this Act, the court may, from time to time, pass such interim orders and make such provisions in the decree as it may deem just and proper with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of minor children, consistently with their wishes, wherever possible, and may, after the decree, upon application by petition for the purpose, make from time to time, all such orders and provisions with respect to the custody, maintenance and education of such children as might have been made by such decree or interim orders in case the proceeding for obtaining such decree were still pending, and the court may also from time to time revoke, suspend or vary any such orders and provisions previously made:
Provided that the application with respect to the maintenance and education of the minor children, pending the proceeding for obtaining such decree, shall, as far as possible, be disposed of within sixty days from the date of service of notice on the respondent.
Hindu Law Question 3:
Which section provides for the special provision relating to the trial and disposal of petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?
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Hindu Law Question 3 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Section 21 B.
Key Points
- Section 21B of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for the Special provision relating to trial and disposal of petitions under the Act.
- It states that —(1) The trial of a petition under this Act shall, so far as is practicable consistently with the interests of justice in respect of the trial, be continued from day to day until its conclusion unless the court finds the adjournment of the trial beyond the following day to be necessary for reasons to be recorded.
(2) Every petition under this Act shall be tried as expeditiously as possible and endeavour shall be made to conclude the trial within six months from the date of service of notice of the petition on the respondent.
(3) Every appeal under this Act shall be heard as expeditiously as possible, and endeavour shall be made to conclude the hearing within three months from the date of service of notice of appeal on the respondent.
Hindu Law Question 4:
Fill in the blanks with respect to the Hindu marriage Act, 1955:
Either party to a marriage, may also present a petition for the dissolution of the marriage by a decree of divorce on the ground that there has been no restitution of conjugal rights as between the parties to the marriage for a period of __________ or upwards after the passing of a decree for the same.
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Hindu Law Question 4 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is one year.
Key Points
- Section 13 of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, provides for Divorce.
- Section 13 (1A) states that: Either party to a marriage, whether solemnized before or after the commencement of this Act, may also present a petition for the dissolution of the marriage by a decree of divorce on the ground—
(i) that there has been no resumption of cohabitation as between the parties to the marriage for a period of one year or upwards after the passing of a decree for judicial separation in a proceeding to which they were parties; or
(ii) that there has been no restitution of conjugal rights as between the parties to the marriage for a period of one year or upwards after the passing of a decree for restitution of conjugal rights in a proceeding to which they were parties.
Hindu Law Question 5:
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Hindu Law Question 5 Detailed Solution
The Correct answer is Option 2
Key Points Revanasiddappa v. Mallikarjun 2023 Rights of Children from Null and Void Marriages.
- The 3-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud has settled the issue as to whether a child, born from a marriage that is null and void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), is entitled to ancestral/coparcenary property or only to the self-earned/separate property of the parents.
- It was held that when an individual falls within the protective ambit of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of Section 16 of the HMA, they would be entitled to rights in or to the absolute property of the parents and no other person.
Hindu Law Question 6:
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Hindu Law Question 6 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
Key Points
- Bigamy is the act of marrying someone while already having been legally married to someone else who is alive. A person cannot legally marry someone when they already have a spouse alive who is still legally married to them and such a second marriage will be declared void ab initio which means null or invalid from the very beginning.
- Legitimacy Despite Nullity:
- Voidable Marriage and Legitimacy:
Hindu Law Question 7:
Match the Following:-
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Hindu Law Question 7 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 Key Points Hindu Law is considered to be about 6000 years old. In span of 6000 years, it passed through various phases. It is said that Hindu Law is product of "Shruti", "Smriti" and "Puranas". One view is that in Ancient times, Hindu Law originated from "Shruti" and "Smritis".
- (1) Ancient Sources
- Shruti
- Smritis
- Commentaries and Digests (Nibandhas)
- Customs and Usages.
- (2) Modern Sources
- Equity, Justice, and Good Conscience
- Precedents
- Legislation
Primarily there are two main schools of Hindu Law :
(1) Mitakshara School: The Mitakshara School owes its name to Vijnaneshwara's commentary on "Yajnavlkya Smiriti" by the name of "Mitakshara". It prevails in whole of India except Bengal and Assam. The Mitakshara is not only a running commentary on Yajnavalkya Smriti but is digest of all leading Smritis and deals with all aspects of Hindu Law
(2) Dayabhaga School: Dayabhaga thought was originated from Jimutavahana's digest on leading samritis. It prevails in Bangal and Assam and dealing with partition and inheritance. It may be noted that the Mitakshara is the orthodox school whereas the Dayabhaga, or the Bengal School, sometimes called, is the reformed school of Hindu Law.
Hindu Law Question 8:
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Hindu Law Question 8 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Prajapatya Marriage
Key Points
- Prajapatya Marriage is where the bride's father plays an active role in searching for a groom and giving his daughter in marriage, treating the groom with respect.
- In contrast to Brahma Marriage, where the boy's family seeks a suitable girl, Prajapatya involves the bride's father taking the initiative.
Hindu Law Question 9:
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Hindu Law Question 9 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Brahma Marriage
Key Points
- Brahma marriage is considered the most superior among the mentioned types.
- It involves the boy getting married after completing his studenthood, with emphasis on knowledge of the Vedas.
- Dowry is not expected or encouraged in Brahma marriage.
Hindu Law Question 10:
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Hindu Law Question 10 Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Smriti
- Ancient Sources
- Sruti,
- Smriti, and
- Custom
- Commentaries and digests(Secondary source)
- Modern Sources:
- Equity, fairness
- Good conscience;
- Precedents and judicial decisions
- Legislation.