Question

Which of the following statements is correct, as per Section 44 of BSA, 2023?

• A. The question is, whether A was the legitimate son of B. The fact that A was always treated as such by members of the family, is not relevant.
• B. The question is, whether A and B were not married. The fact that they were usually received and treated by their friends as husband and wife, is not relevant.
• C. The question is, whether A and B were married. The fact that they were usually received and treated by their friends as husband and wife, is irrelevant.
• D. The question is, whether A was the legitimate son of B. The fact that A was always treated as such by the members of the family, is relevant.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The question is, whether A was the legitimate son of B. The fact that A was always treated as such by the members of the family, is relevant.

Answer 2

- According to Section 44 of the BSA, 2023, family and social treatment can be important in determining legitimacy.
- Option d) is correct as the treatment of A as the legitimate son is a relevant factor in determining his legitimacy.
- Option a) is incorrect because family treatment is indeed relevant to establish legitimacy.
- Option b) is incorrect because the treatment of A and B as husband and wife is indeed relevant in certain legal contexts.
- Option c) is incorrect for the same reasons as option b).