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Is this marriage Sapinda under Hindu Marriage Law? Please explain in


09-Feb-2023 (In Divorce Law)
My friend got married to her mother's first cousin's daughter. Is this marriage legal in India? They both are from North India and Brahmins. My friend's wife is technically her second cousin, but their parents are first cousins. My friend and his wife's grand parents were real brother and sister. They have same great grandparents.
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Answer #1
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As per Hindu Marriage Act, Sapinda relationships are prohibited. A Sapinda can be someone from either the paternal side or maternal side. Hence, one is not eligible under the Hindu Marriage Act to marry someone who is their Sapinda. For further information please feel free to get in touch.

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