The question (8 marks)
Write a note on the difference between a void and a voidable marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, and state what a petition for nullity must plead under each head. (8 marks)
MU Module II, 2.5; pack ch. 02, nullity of marriage.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Matrimonial and Family Pleadings of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – II.
Authorities you will need
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 5
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 11
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 12(1) and 12(2)
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 20(1) and section 23(1)(c)
- Hindu Marriage Act 1955, section 25
- Sunder Lal Soni v Namita Jain, Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Babui Panmate v Ram Agya Singh, Patna High Court
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