Question

A marriage between a girl of 22 years marries her maternal uncles son of 23 years in accordance with the Special Marriage Act. Such marriage is:

• A. Valid
• B. Voidable
• C. Void
• D. Valid only in north India

Hint:

Under the Special Marriage Act, a marriage between two consenting adults of the required age is always valid.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question.
Under the Special Marriage Act, a marriage between a 22-year-old girl and her 23-year-old maternal uncle’s son is permissible if they meet the conditions of consent and prohibited degrees of relationship, which do not include maternal uncle’s son as a bar.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the marriage is valid, making (a) the correct answer.