A marriage contracted by the guardian of a girl while she has not attained the puberty is a ........

Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act 1956 Minority and Guardianship

A marriage contracted by the guardian of a girl, while she has not attained the puberty is a -

Valid marriage

The minor girl has a right to repudiate the marriage on attaining majority

Both (a) and (b)

Either (a) or (c)

- Valid marriage:

- Traditionally, a guardian can arrange a marriage for a girl before she reaches puberty.

- Customary practices in some cultures or societies can recognize such marriages as valid initially.

- The minor girl has a right to repudiate the marriage on attaining majority:

- Upon reaching adulthood, or the age of consent, the girl has the legal right to accept or reject the marriage.

- This ensures the girl has autonomy and choice once she's of age.

- Both (a) and (b):

- The marriage is considered valid initially, but the girl can repudiate it upon reaching maturity.

- This combines the elements of validity with the option of repudiation.

- Either (a) or (c):

- This suggests a choice between the first option and another unspecified condition that is not described here.

Correct Answer: Option 3 - Both (a) and (b).

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