Question

Consider the following statements relating to Hindu marriage and decide which are correct: A. A void marriage remains valid until a decree annulling it has been passed by the Court B. A void marriage is never a valid marriage and there is no necessity of a decree annulling it C. A voidable marriage subsists until a decree annulling it is passed by the Court D. A voidable marriage remains invalid until a decree approving it is passed by the Court. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B only
• B. B, C only
• C. C, D only
• D. D, A only

Hint:

Void marriage is void from the beginning, while voidable marriage remains valid until annulled by court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Under Hindu marriage law, void and voidable marriages are different. A void marriage is invalid from the beginning, while a voidable marriage remains valid until annulled by court.

Step 1: Check Statement A.
A void marriage does not remain valid until decree. It is void from the beginning. \[ A = \text{Incorrect} \]

Step 2: Check Statement B.
A void marriage is never a valid marriage and no decree is necessary to make it void. \[ B = \text{Correct} \]

Step 3: Check Statement C.
A voidable marriage remains valid until it is annulled by a decree of the court. \[ C = \text{Correct} \]

Step 4: Check Statement D.
A voidable marriage is not invalid from the beginning. It is valid until annulled. \[ D = \text{Incorrect} \] Therefore, the correct answer is B and C only.