Bissoy
Login
Get Advice on Live Video Call
Earn $ Cash $ with
consultations on Bissoy App
Where a Muslim couple married under the Muslim law subsequently get their marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954-
A
The husband cannot put the marriage to an end by pronouncing talaq on his wife
B
The husband can put the marriage to an end by pronouncing talaq on his wife
C
The husband can pronounce talaq only if there was a written agreement to that effect between the couple subsequent to the registration of their marriage
D
The husband can bring the marriage to an end by approaching the Shariat court only
Correct Answer:
The husband cannot put the marriage to an end by pronouncing talaq on his wife
Which of the following statements are incorrect regarding the Special Marriage Act, 1954
1. A marriage shall be null and void if one of the parties to the marriage is impotent at the time of marriage and at the time of institution of suit
2. One of the conditions for marrying under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is that the male must have completed the age of 21 years and the female the age of 18 years
3. Any marriage celebrated in other forms may be registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 and both the parties must have completed 21 years of age at the time of registration
4. A divorce petition may be filed if the respondent is undergoing a sentence of imprisonment for seven years or more for an offence under IPC (Indian Penal Code)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
All the above are incorrect
B
All the above are correct
C
B and D are incorrect
D
C and D are incorrect
A man and a woman, both Muslims, get married under the classical Muslim law and then get their marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. A year later, the husband pronounces Talaq on his wife and gets married a second time:
A
The second marriage is valid as it was contracted after talaq
B
The second marriage is valid as the first wife does not file a petition for declaration that the second marriage is void
C
The second marriage is void as the right of talaq is not available to the husband
D
The second marriage is void as it was contracted without the consent of the first wife
Given below are two statements
Statement I: Two Hindus married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 are governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in matters of inheritance.
Statement II: Two Muslims married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 are governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 in matters of inheritance.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
The general rule of change in applicability of succession laws, i.e., from personal law of the parties to that of Indian Succession Act, 1925, in case of their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, was made inapplicable to two Hindus marrying under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, in which year?
A
1954
B
1956
C
1976
D
1980
Where a Muslim male and a Muslim female contract their marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, Muslim personal law-
A
Applies to such marriage
B
Does not apply
C
Applies with some modifications
D
Applies with the Indian Contract Act
Husband in a marriage solemnised under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 subsequently embracing Islam, can dissolve the marriage
A
In Muslim fashion of talaq
B
Under the provisions of Special Marriage Act, 1954 only
C
Either (A) or (B)
D
Both (A) and (B)
Two Hindus who are Sapindas of each other get married under the Special Marriage Act, 1954. The marriage is-
A
Void
B
Voidable
C
Irregular
D
Valid
Assertion (A): Where any special or local law prescribes for any suit appeal or application a period of limitation different from period prescribed by the Schedule, the provisions of Section 3 of Limitation Act, 1963 shall apply as if such period were the period prescribed by the schedule.
Reason (R): Where a Special Law prescribes a period of limitation for filing appeal but there is no provision therefore under Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation provided under the Special Law must be treated to be different from that under the Limitation Act.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true but (R) is false
D
(A) is false but (R) is true
1. A Judicial Magistrate First Class can authorize the detention in custody, of a person accused of an offence triable by Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, for a period not exceeding fifteen years.
2. The Special Court established under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, cannot exercise the power to authorize the detention of accused in custody, as enunciated under Section 167 of Code of Criminal Procedure.
3. The definition of 'use' under Section 2(xxviii-a) of The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, excludes personal consumption of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
4. The High Court, by special order, may constitute as many Special Courts under The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, as necessary.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
1 and c
C
2 and 3
D
3 and 4
Consider the following propositions:
1. A Muslim woman, on her husband's death, need not follow Iddat if her marriage is valid but not consummated.
2. A Muslim woman, on divorce, need not follow Iddat if her marriage is valid but not consummated.
3. A Muslim woman, on divorce, has to observe Iddat if her marriage is irregular but consummated.
4. A Muslim woman, whose marriage is void but consummated, has to observe Iddat till delivery if she is carrying the child in her womb in case of her husband's death.
Choose the correct option from below:
A
2 and 3 are correct
B
Only 4 is correct
C
Only 2 is correct
D
1 and 4 are correct