Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act declares certain marriages
AVoid ab initio (contravention of clauses (i), (iv) and (v) of Section 5 — bigamy, prohibited relationship, sapinda) on a petition by either party
BSubject to compulsory mediation
CCustomary in nature
DVoidable at the spouse's option
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Void ab initio (contravention of clauses (i), (iv) and (v) of Section 5 — bigamy, prohibited relationship, sapinda) on a petition by either party
Section 11 covers void marriages — those contravening monogamy (s5(i)), prohibited degrees (s5(iv)), or sapinda relationship (s5(v)). The marriage is a nullity; a decree only declares the pre-existing position. Section 12 governs VOIDABLE marriages (impotence, consent vitiated, etc.).
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