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    Question

    Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which of the

    following is not a valid ground for divorce?
    A Desertion for a continuous period of not less than 2 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Conversion to another religion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Irretrievable breakdown of marriage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Cruelty by one spouse to the other Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, the following are valid grounds for divorce under Section 13(1): ā€¢ Desertion for at least two years ā€¢ Conversion to another religion ā€¢ Cruelty, adultery, mental disorder, etc. However, ā€œIrretrievable breakdown of marriageā€ is not explicitly mentioned in the Act as a ground, though the Supreme Court can grant divorce on this ground under Article 142 of the Constitution. Legislative amendments to include this are still pending.

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