Krish patel (Others) 21 February 2023

Marriage query on maternal side (mother's side)

Is is possible to marry, Mother's -->Father's--> Step Brother's--> Daughter's --->Daughter. (Under hindu mairrage act)?

My Grandfather from mother's side, and her grandfather from mother's side are step brothers. (So same greatgrandfather but different greatgrandmother).

Does this falls into sapinda prohibition.

Pls explain and thank you for the time.

Somethign like this:

Greatgrandfather(4th gen) -->

My Grandfather(3rd gen) + Her Grandfather(3rd gen) (step brothers)-->

My mother(2nd gen)--->Me.(1st Gen) / Her mother (2nd gen)-->She(1st gen)

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This discussion delves into the legality of a marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act, specifically concerning a complex maternal lineage. The query questions whether a marriage is permissible between individuals whose maternal grandfathers were step-brothers, sharing the same great-grandfather but different great-grandmothers. The core of the inquiry revolves around understanding the 'sapinda' prohibition rules within Hindu law to determine if this union is permitted.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 21 February 2023

It do not fall in prohibited spinda.

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 21 February 2023

A sapinda is someone who is: within or has a common ancestor relative within three generations above you on your mother's side of the family. within or has a common ancestor relative within five generations above you on your father's side of the family.