Question

As per to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, sapinda relationship with reference to any person extends as far as:

• A. the third generation(inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the fifth (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the father
• B. the fifth generation(inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother and father, both.
• C. the third generation(inclusive) in the line of ascent through the father, and the fifth (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother.
• D. the fifth generation(inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the seventh (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the father.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the term ”sapinda” refers to a relationship in which individuals are related within a certain number of generations. Specifically, it means that individuals within a certain generational limit through both the mother and father cannot marry each other due to their close relationship.
- Option a) is correct as the Act specifies that a sapinda relationship extends to the third generation (inclusive) through the mother and the fifth generation (inclusive) through the father. This is the correct interpretation of the law.
- Option b) is incorrect because the relationship does not extend to the fifth generation through both the mother and father. It only extends to the third generation through the mother.
Option c) is incorrect as it incorrectly switches the number of generations in the line of ascent through the mother and father.
- Option d) is incorrect as the relationship does not extend to the seventh generation through the father.
Thus, the correct answer is a) the third generation (inclusive) in the line of ascent through the mother, and the fifth (inclusive) in the line of ascent
through the father.