Question

When may two persons be said to be related to each other by half-blood in accordance with the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955?

• A. When they are descended from a common ancestor by the same wife.
• B. When they are descended from a common ancestor by different wives.
• C. When they are descended from a common ancestress by different husbands.
• D. When they are not descended from a common ancestor at all.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In Muslim law, a “batil” marriage refers to a void marriage, meaning it is null and has no legal effect from the outset.