rajvinder singh (advocate) 15 November 2007

Betrothal

Betrothal
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is a sagai . marriages are preceded by sagai or betrothal .

according to manu girl is promised in marriage to 1 man ,.

father had the right to annul a betrothal to one suitor if a

better suitor presents himself.

under the modern hindu law contract to marriage cannot be specifically

enforced but an action for damages is available.

betrothal of unborn child is void.

a marriage performed in contravention of betrothal aggrement is a valid marriage
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GUARDIAN SHIP IN MARRIAGE
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the question of guardian ship in marriage is irrelevant

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