Question
Legal Studies Question on Family Laws
In contravention of the condition of Section 5(iii) of Hindu Marriage Act,1955, {the bridegroom has completed the age of twenty-one years and the bride the age of eighteen years at the time of marriage} the marriage is
A
Valid
B
Voidable
C
Void
D
Valid but punishable
Answer
Valid but punishable
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Valid but punishable.