Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Legitimacy of Children under Hindu Law: A Critique

Dr. Anil Kumar Singh

Abstract :

Prior to enactment of Hindu Marriage act in the year 1955, unlimited polygamy was permitted. However, it was a very rear practice among Hindus to merry more than one wife, sine marriage was a sacrament which every Hindu was supposed perform to have a son, who continues his blood line. After the passing of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 a prohibition was imposed on the Hindus to enter into second marriage during the life time of the spouse. Second marriage during life time of other spouse is void and children born to void marriage or voidable marriage which is annulled by decree of nullity are illegitimate. Children born out of unlawful wedlock were considered void and deprived of their rights available otherwise. Therefore, some provisions are made under the various laws to overcome injustice to such children.

Keywords :

Marriage   Void   Children   Illegitimate.  

Article: Download PDF    DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.36106/paripex  

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Dr. Anil Kumar Singh, Legitimacy of Children under Hindu Law: A Critique, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-4 | April-2018


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