Question

Section 112 of Indian Evidence Act, provides that a child would be treated as legitimate if after dissolution of marriage, he/she has been born within

• A. 180 days
• B. 270 days
• C. 280 days
• D. 300 days

Hint:

Law presumes legitimacy of a child if born within 300 days of dissolution of marriage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Legal presumption.
Section 112 Evidence Act creates presumption of legitimacy.

Step 2: Rule.
A child born during a valid marriage or within 300 days after its dissolution is legitimate, unless non-access is proved.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct limit is 300 days.