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Delhi High Court Ruling on Sapinda Marriages by Pranit Gorde is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which prohibits sapinda marriages among Hindus unless custom permits. The court found that the petitioner failed to provide sufficient proof of established custom and upheld the regulation of partner choice in marriage. Arguments against the ban included claims of social acceptance and lack of scientific evidence for health risks, while proponents cited genetic concerns and the need to uphold
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- Pranit Gorde
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- EN