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Under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, for what duration can maintenance be awarded?

  1. A
    For a fixed term not exceeding ten years
  2. B
    For a term not exceeding the life of the plaintiff
  3. C
    For a period determined solely by the Registrar
  4. D
    For a maximum of five years only

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Under Section 40 of the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, dealing with permanent alimony and maintenance, the court may order the defendant to pay to the plaintiff for her or his maintenance and support, such gross sum or such monthly or periodical sum for a term "not exceeding the life of the plaintiff," having regard to the merits of the case.

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Under the Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act, 1936, for what duration can maintenance be awarded?
A
For a fixed term not exceeding ten years
B
For a term not exceeding the life of the plaintiff
C
For a period determined solely by the Registrar
D
For a maximum of five years only

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